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進入中英對照讀新聞》Cicada blamed for causing car crash in Ohio 蟬在俄亥俄州引發車禍受到指責
一隻蟬六日在美國俄亥俄州繆菲德高爾夫鄉村俱樂部破蛹而出。圖僅供示意，與此報導內容無直接關聯。 （法新社檔案照）
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An amorous cicada was blamed for causing a car crash in Ohio.
一隻求愛的蟬導致俄亥俄州一場車禍而被責怪。
The insect flew through an open window, striking the driver in the face on Monday night, Cincinnati police said. The motorist drove off Riverside Drive and crashed into a utility pole, damaging the vehicle.
辛辛那提警方說，這隻昆蟲週一晚間飛進了一扇打開的車窗，撲上司機的臉。這名駕駛駛離河濱路、撞上一根電線桿，把車子毀了。
The motorist sustained minor injuries, but police tweeted photos showing the car was heavily damaged.
這名駕駛受到輕傷，但警方放上推特的照片顯示，那輛車嚴重毀損。
Cicadas are swarming across the Cincinnati area. They’re part of Brood X, which emerge from the ground every 17 years to mate.
蟬正蜂擁而至辛辛那提地區。它們是布魯德X蟬，每17年破土交配。
Police advised motorists to keep their windows closed for the time being. （AP）
警方建議駕駛目前暫時把車窗緊閉。（美聯社）
新聞辭典
amorous：形容詞，指性愛的、色情的、含情脈脈的、戀愛的。例句：He gave her an amorous look.（他含情脈脈地看了她一眼。）
drive off：片語動詞，指擊退、把車開走。例句：They thought such ceremonies would drive off the disease.（他們認為這種儀式可驅離病魔。）
mate：名詞，指夥伴、老兄；動詞，指使成配偶、使配對、使交配、使一致。例句：She mated words with deeds.（她言行一致。）
