英语笑话

341　There was no arriving general 没有将军要来

Our band at Air Force Base was required to play for all generals who arrived on base. One morning, when our commanding officer heard on the radio that a General Frost was expected just afternoon, he sent us scrambling to the flight line with our instruments. One of the musicians had also heard the radio announcement. He took the C.O. aside for a whispered conference. When they returned, the officer told us the performance was canceled. There was no arriving general.

每一次有将军到我们空军基地来的时候，我们基地的乐队都要演奏。一天早上，我们的司令官在收音机里听到弗罗斯特将军当天下午要到达，他就让我们带着乐器紧急赶到飞行线。我们这些音乐家当中有一个人也听到了这条消息。他把司令官悄悄叫到一边，耳语起来。当他们回来的时候，长官告诉我们这次演奏取消了。没有将军要来。（General Frost：严霜，弗罗斯特将军）