Granada al-Andalus 1389
B1英文60 張卡片
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It is my first trip to Granada.
這是我第一次去格拉納達。
Granada is now the most important city in the land of al-Andalus.
現在，格拉納達是安達盧斯地區最重要的城市。
I arrive at the city through the Gate of Elvira.
我從埃爾維拉門進入城市。
The city wall is tall and strong.
城牆又高又堅固。
The air smells of spices and flowers.
空氣中瀰漫著香料和花香。
The streets are narrow and full of life.
街道狹窄而充滿生機。
I walk along Zacatín Street toward the Alcaicería.
我沿著扎卡廷街走向阿爾卡伊塞里亞。
I see silks, carpets, and ceramics in the markets.
我在市場上看到絲綢、地毯和陶瓷。
I hear voices in Arabic, Castilian, and other languages.
我聽到阿拉伯語、卡斯蒂利亞語和其他語言的聲音。
I am here to pick up a book about trigonometry.
我來這裡是為了取一本關於三角學的書。
My associate from Valencia already paid a large deposit.
我在瓦倫西亞的合夥人已經支付了一大筆定金。
The author of the book is named Al-Tusi.
這本書的作者名叫阿爾-圖西。
I take a walk through Bib-Rambla square.
我在比布-蘭布拉廣場散步。
The buildings are elegant and the fountains gush with fresh water.
建築物優雅，噴泉湧出清水。
I drink mint tea in a cool courtyard.
我在一個涼爽的庭院裡喝薄荷茶。
I go up toward the Albaicín and see the Alhambra from afar.
我向阿爾拜辛走去，從遠處看到阿爾罕布拉宮。
I would love to see what is behind its massive walls.
我很想看看它那巨大的城牆後面有什麼。
Unfortunately, I have no invitation to the sultan’s court.
不幸的是，我沒有蘇丹宮廷的邀請。
I have never seen such a beautiful city.
我從未見過如此美麗的城市。
I arrive at a quiet house in the Albaicín.
我到達阿爾拜辛的一個安靜的房子。
A young man opens the door and guides me inside.
一個年輕人給我開門並引導我進去。
The room is small but elegant.
房間很小但很優雅。
A merchant is waiting for me with a wooden box.
一個商人拿著一個木箱在等我。
We greet each other politely.
我們禮貌地互相問候。
He hands me the box.
他把箱子遞給我。
I open it and take out the manuscript.
我打開它，拿出手稿。
The letters are clear, but something is not right.
字跡清晰，但有些不對勁。
It’s not Catalan. It’s not Castilian either.
這不是加泰羅尼亞語。也不是卡斯蒂利亞語。
The words look familiar, but I don’t understand them well.
這些詞看起來很熟悉，但我不太明白。
Is this Galician? Or Portuguese?
這是加利西亞語嗎？還是葡萄牙語？
I look at the merchant with surprise.
我驚訝地看著商人。
“This is not the language we asked for,” I say.
“這不是我們要求的語言，”我說。
The merchant shrugs.
商人聳聳肩。
“The translation is done. The job is complete.”
“翻譯已經完成。工作已經完成。”
I explain that I need a discount.
我解釋說我需要折扣。
“I must pay for another translation in Toledo.”
“我必須在托萊多支付另一筆翻譯費用。”
The merchant taps his fingers loudly on the table.
商人在桌子上大聲敲擊手指。
Two large men enter the room.
兩個大漢走進房間。
They stop just behind me, one on each side.
他們停在我身後，一邊一個。
The merchant speaks calmly.
商人平靜地說。
“Full payment.”
“全額付款。”
I have no choice.
我別無選擇。
I pay the rest of the money.
我支付了剩餘的錢。
I take the book and leave without a word.
我拿起書，默默離開。
I go down from the Albaicín along the Cuesta del Chapiz.
我沿著查皮斯坡從阿爾拜辛下來。
My business in Granada is not done yet.
我在格拉納達的生意還沒有結束。
First I need to find a place to sleep.
首先我需要找個地方睡覺。
I arrive at the Carrera del Darro, next to the river.
我到達達羅大道，靠近河邊。
I find a quiet and clean inn.
我找到一個安靜而乾淨的旅館。
I leave my things, rest a little, and go out again.
我放下東西，休息了一會兒，然後又出去了。
I want to see the silks of a recommended merchant.
我想看看一個推薦的商人的絲綢。
They told me his shop is on Calderería Street.
他們告訴我他的店在卡爾德雷里亞街。
I walk through alleys with oil lamps and the smell of leather.
我走過有油燈和皮革味的小巷。
I arrive at the shop and greet the merchant.
我到達商店並向商人問好。
He shows me rolls of silk with bright colours.
他給我展示了色彩鮮豔的絲綢卷。
I touch the fabrics carefully. They are soft.
我小心地觸摸這些布料。它們很柔軟。
The colours are red, blue, green, and golden.
顏色是紅色、藍色、綠色和金色。
I like what I see. Maybe I’ll buy something tomorrow.
我喜歡我看到的東西。也許明天我會買點東西。
Today has been a long day. I return to the inn.
今天是漫長的一天。我回到旅館。
From my window, I see the city lights and the shadow of the Alhambra.
從我的窗戶，我看到城市的燈光和阿爾罕布拉宮的影子。