Audiobook Dictation: “The orchard was sparkling and rippling…”

The orchard was sparkling and rippling in the sun.

果园在阳光下闪闪发亮，泛起层层涟漪。

That invitation decided her.

这份邀请让她下定了决心。

She ran into the house, put on a short skirt and a pair of her husband's boots, caught up a tin pail and started for the orchard.

她跑进屋里，换上一条短裙，穿上丈夫的一双靴子，抓起一只铁皮桶，朝果园走去。

Emil had already begun work and was mowing vigorously.

埃米尔已经开始干活了，正使劲地割着草。

When he saw her coming, he stopped and wiped his brow.

看见她走来，他停下手，擦了擦额头。

His yellow canvas leggings and khaki trousers were splashed to the knees.

他那黄色帆布绑腿和卡其裤一直溅湿到膝盖。

"Don't let me disturb you, Emil.

“别让我打扰你，埃米尔。

I'm going to pick cherries. Isn't everything beautiful after the rain?

我来摘樱桃。雨后的一切不是很美吗？

Oh, but I'm glad to get this place mowed!

哦，这地方能割割草，我真高兴！

When I heard it raining in the night, I thought maybe you would come and do it for me to-day.

夜里听见下雨，我就想，你今天说不定会来帮我割。