He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

英文原文 C2

For three decades, the enigmatic figure known as "Green Boots" has remained entombed in the snow, tucked beneath a projecting rock, not far from the summit of Mount Everest. The faded mountaineering boots, once worn by an Indian climber who perished in 1996, have served as a haunting reminder for countless climbers embarking on their ascent to the world's highest peak. India is now seeking a specialized high-altitude recovery team to embark on a perilous endeavor to retrieve the remains of Dorje Morup, whom they believe to be the most renowned of the hundreds of bodies that have been left frozen on the mountain. The nation hopes to be at the precipice of returning his mortal remains to friends and family who have never abandoned hope that he would return to them. "In those moments before I drift off to sleep, I often found myself imagining a knock on the door, and upon opening it, finding him standing there," Morup's wife recounted to the BBC. "When he finally returns home, I will inquire: 'Where have you been all these years? '"

📄 显示中文翻译

三十年间，神秘人物“绿靴”一直被埋葬在雪中，藏匿在一块突出的岩石下，距离珠穆朗玛峰顶峰不远。这双褪色的登山靴，曾是1996年一位印度登山者遇难时穿着的，它成为了无数攀登世界最高峰的登山者心中挥之不去的警示。

如今，印度正在寻求一支专业的高海拔搜救队，开展一项危险的任务，以找回多吉莫鲁的遗体，他们认为他是数百具被留在山上的遗体中最著名的一位。这个国家希望站在返回他遗体至亲友身边的边缘。

“在我入睡前的那些时刻，我常常想象着门被敲响，打开门时发现他站在那里，”莫鲁的妻子向BBC回忆道。“当他终于回家时，我会问他：‘这些年你去哪儿了？’”

📚 词汇

词	词性	音标	英文释义	中文	例句
enigmatic	adjective	/ɪˈnɛɡ.ə.mæt.ɪk/	having a mysterious or difficult to understand quality	神秘的；难以理解的	The enigmatic smile of the artist was the subject of much speculation.
entombed	verb (past participle)	/ɪnˈtɒm.bɪd/	to place someone in a tomb or grave	安葬	The explorer was entombed in the icy cave after his expedition.
projecting	adjective	/ˈprɒ.dʒ.ɛk.tɪŋ/	extending out from something else	突出的	A large rock projected from the cliff face.
perished	verb (past participle)	/ˈpɜːr.ɪʃ.ɪd/	to die, especially in a violent or tragic way	死亡，尤指暴死或悲剧性死亡	Many climbers have perished in their attempts to reach the summit.
haunting	adjective	/ˈhɔː.tɪŋ/	continuing to trouble someone's mind, especially after they have gone away	挥之不去的；萦绕心头的	The haunting memory of her lost child never left her.

💬 短语

短语	含义	例句
entombed in the snow	被雪覆盖埋葬	The ancient ruins are entombed in the dense jungle.
tucked beneath	藏在...下面	The old book was tucked beneath a pile of papers.
perished in	在...时丧生	Many explorers have perished in the mountains.
a haunting reminder	令人不安的提醒	The old photograph is a haunting reminder of the past.
embarking on	着手，开始	They are embarking on a new adventure.
the precipice of	在...的边缘	The company is on the precipice of bankruptcy.

📝 语法点

Present Perfect Tense

现在完成时表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响或结果，强调动作与现在的关系。

For three decades, the enigmatic figure known as 'Green Boots' has remained entombed in the snow...
The nation hopes to be at the precipice of returning his mortal remains to friends and family...

Present Perfect Continuous Tense

现在完成进行时表示从过去某一时间开始一直持续到现在的动作，并且可能还会继续进行。

The faded mountaineering boots, once worn by an Indian climber who perished in 1996, have served as a haunting reminder...
The nation hopes to be at the precipice of returning his mortal remains to friends and family who have never abandoned hope...

Passive Voice

被动语态表示主语是动作的承受者，强调动作本身，而不是执行者。

The remains of Dorje Morup, whom they believe to be the most renowned of the hundreds of bodies that have been left frozen on the mountain, are now being sought by India...
His mortal remains are hoped to be returned to friends and family...

Conditional Subordinate Clause

条件状语从句表示与现在事实相反或可能发生的情况，通常用if引导。

When he finally returns home, I will inquire: 'Where have you been all these years?'
If he returns home, I will inquire about his whereabouts...

Relative Clause

关系从句用来修饰名词或代词，提供关于该名词或代词的额外信息。

Dorje Morup, whom they believe to be the most renowned of the hundreds of bodies that have been left frozen on the mountain...
The nation hopes to be at the precipice of returning his mortal remains to friends and family who have never abandoned hope...

🎯 测验 (5 题 · 选答案立即判对错)

1. What is the meaning of 'entombed' in the context of the text?

A. Buried B. Frozen C. Clad D. Protected

2. What is the main purpose of India seeking a specialized high-altitude recovery team?

A. To find a new climbing route B. To retrieve the remains of a renowned climber C. To promote tourism D. To study the effects of climate change

3. What can be inferred about Morup's wife's feelings towards her husband's return?

A. She is indifferent B. She is excited C. She is hopeful D. She is angry

4. Which grammar structure is used in the sentence 'The nation hopes to be at the precipice of returning his mortal remains to friends and family who have never abandoned hope that he would return to them.'?

A. Conditional sentence B. Subjunctive mood C. Future perfect tense D. Present perfect tense

5. What is the role of 'Green Boots' in the context of the text?

A. A guide for climbers B. A symbol of Mount Everest C. A reminder of the dangers of climbing D. A tombstone for a climber

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