第20课 Pioneer Pilots
1、 Over a year passed before the firstattempt was made.
然而一年多过去了才有人出来尝试。
Make attempt:作出尝试。
2、 The ‘Antoinette’ floated on thewater until was picked up by a ship.
“安特瓦特”号飞机在海上漂浮，后来有船经过，Latham方才获救。
3、 A week before, he had completeda successful overland flight during which he covered twenty-sixmiles.
一周以前，他曾成功地进行了一次26英里的陆上飞行.