第 10 课 · Not for Jazz

We have an old musical instrument.

我们有一件旧乐器。

It is called a clavichord.

它叫作击弦古钢琴。

It was made in Germany in 1681.

它是1681年在德国制造的。

Our clavichord is kept in the living room.

我们的击弦古钢琴保存在客厅里。

It has belonged to our family for a long time.

长久以来，它一直属于我们家。

The instrument was bought by my grandfather many years ago.

这件乐器是我祖父许多年前买下的。

Recently it was damaged by a visitor.

最近，它被一位客人弄坏了。

She tried to play jazz on it!

她竟想在上面弹爵士乐！

She struck the keys too hard and two of the strings were broken.

她按键太用力，两根琴弦断了。

My father was shocked.

我父亲大为震惊。

Now we are not allowed to touch it.

现在我们不许碰它了。

It is being repaired by a friend of my father's.

它目前正在由我父亲的一位朋友修理。