On a bleak Saturday morning, Leila unlocked the Riverside Textile Centre and switched on the upper row of lights.
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在一个阴沉的周六早晨，莱拉打开河畔纺织中心的大门，并开启了上方一排灯。
Reading 07：The Clothes We Choose to Keep
我们选择留下的衣服：修补、外貌与个人尊严
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第1段
Recently appointed coordinator of its repair programme, she saw it as a local response to the global glut of unwanted apparel.
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她刚被任命为修补项目的协调员，并把这个中心视为本地对全球闲置服装过剩问题的一种回应。
That afternoon the centre would combine a workshop with free job-seeker photographs.
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那天下午，中心将同时举办修补工作坊，并免费为求职者拍摄照片。
Despite its meticulous layout, the room still looked haphazard.
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尽管房间经过了细致布置，看起来仍然有些杂乱无章。
第2段
A heterogeneous heap of clothing covered one table.
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一堆种类各异的衣服铺满了一张桌子。
There was a linen blouse with a torn sleeve, a striped skirt, two pairs of jeans, grey pants, a flannel shirt, a velvet frock, a woollen overcoat, and a waterproof raincoat.
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其中有一件袖子破了的亚麻女衬衫、一条条纹裙、两条牛仔裤、一条灰色长裤、一件法兰绒衬衫、一条天鹅绒连衣裙、一件羊毛大衣和一件防水雨衣。
A silk scarf lay beside a knitted cap, while a wide-brimmed hat rested on top of a costume box.
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一条丝巾放在针织帽旁边，一顶宽边帽则搁在服装箱上面。
Underwear and nightgowns had been washed, wrapped separately, and placed in a locker so that visitors could inspect them without embarrassment.
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内衣和睡衣已经洗净、分别包装并放进储物柜里，方便来访者查看而不感到尴尬。
第3段
The circular rack turned slowly.
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圆形衣架缓慢转动着。
A gown hung beneath a protective cover.
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一件礼服挂在防尘罩下面。
Its yoke was adorned with a modest ornament, but one strap had snapped.
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它的肩轭部分装饰着一个朴素的饰物，但其中一条肩带已经断了。
Nearby, a cord, an elastic loop, and several spare buckles waited in labelled trays.
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附近贴有标签的托盘里，放着一根细绳、一个弹性环和几个备用搭扣。
These were not random decorations; each small part had a practical function.
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这些并不是随意摆放的装饰品；每个小部件都有实际用途。
第4段
Leila’s colleague Arun arrived with a briefcase and a flask of tea.
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莱拉的同事阿伦带着公文包和一壶茶来到中心。
He dragged one rail across the floor while two volunteers hauled a second through the door.
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他在地板上拖动一根挂衣杆，另外两名志愿者则把第二根挂衣杆从门口用力拉进来。
Its wheels made a loud clatter and an unbearable racket.
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挂衣杆的轮子发出响亮的咔嗒声和令人难以忍受的噪声。
The rail slid backward on the slippery floor, struck a chair, made a child gasp, and almost hit the wall before Arun stopped it with his boot.
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挂衣杆在湿滑的地面上向后滑动，撞到一把椅子，吓得一个孩子倒吸一口气，最后阿伦用靴子挡住它，它才没有撞上墙。
第5段
He glanced at the crowded room and raised one eyebrow.
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他看了一眼拥挤的房间，挑起一边眉毛。
“We can hardly mend everything before noon.”
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“我们几乎不可能在中午之前把所有东西都修好。”
第6段
“I would rather we repaired ten garments properly than rushed through twenty,” Leila replied.
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“我宁愿我们认真修好十件衣服，也不愿匆匆忙忙地处理二十件。”莱拉回答道。
“We will cope by working closely and avoiding a blunder.”
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“只要我们密切配合并避免犯大错，就能应付得来。”
第7段
They began with Marcus’s dark blue interview jacket.
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他们先处理马库斯参加面试时要穿的深蓝色夹克。
Its collar had lost its shape, one cuff was frayed, and a pocket flap hung at an awkward angle.
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它的衣领已经变形，一只袖口磨损起毛，一个口袋盖也以别扭的角度垂着。
The zipper would not zip because several teeth were bent.
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由于几个拉链齿弯了，拉链怎么也拉不上。
Arun undid the damaged fastening and sewed a new one beneath the outer cloth.
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阿伦拆下损坏的扣合部件，并在外层布料下面缝上一个新的。
He closed a slit in the lining, reinforced the strained thread, and replaced a dull buckle with a plain black one.
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他缝合里衬上的裂口，加固被拉紧的线，并用一个朴素的黑色搭扣换掉了暗淡的旧搭扣。
第8段
Marcus arrived sleepy and haggard.
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马库斯来到时睡眼惺忪，而且面容憔悴。
He was tall and slender, with curly hair, a short beard, and bare hands that the cold had begun to chap.
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他身材高挑纤细，留着卷发和短胡须；裸露的双手已经开始被寒风吹得皲裂。
The bulky jacket concealed his shape; in the mirror, it looked like a disguise.
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宽大的夹克遮住了他的体形；从镜子里看，它就像一件伪装服。
第9段
“It makes me appear as if I had borrowed somebody else’s body,” Marcus said.
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“它让我看起来就好像借用了别人的身体一样。”马库斯说道。
第10段
Arun narrowed the sides and shortened each sleeve.
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阿伦把衣服两侧收窄，并将两只袖子改短。
The aim was fit, not a fashionable transformation.
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目的只是让衣服合身，而不是进行时尚改造。
He tailored the garment to Marcus, who could now bend his arms freely.
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他按照马库斯的身形修改了衣服，现在马库斯可以自由弯曲手臂了。
The overall improvement was apparent: a smooth, harmonious fit, neat rather than tight.
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整体改善显而易见：衣服平整、协调而且合身，显得利落却并不紧绷。
第11段
Gloves and mittens went into one basket; slippers, sneakers, and boots went into another.
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手套和连指手套被放进一个篮子，拖鞋、运动鞋和靴子则被放进另一个篮子。
A shoemaker scraped away dirt, mended a split sole, and threaded a fresh lace through a boot.
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一名鞋匠刮掉污垢，修补裂开的鞋底，并把一根新鞋带穿进靴子的鞋孔。
He had to persevere with one stubborn knot, preventing the lace from becoming a hindrance.
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他不得不耐心处理一个很难解开的结，以免鞋带成为妨碍。
第12段
Nearby, a volunteer polished a necklace, a glass jewel, and inexpensive jewelry.
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附近，一名志愿者擦亮了一条项链、一颗玻璃宝石和一些廉价首饰。
She attached a missing bead to a hairpin and cleaned eyeglasses with a soft handkerchief.
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她给发夹补上一颗缺失的珠子，并用柔软的手帕清洁眼镜。
A cane leaned beside a wallet found in a coat pocket.
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一根手杖靠在从大衣口袋里找到的钱包旁边。
Leila returned it without peeping inside.
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莱拉没有偷看钱包里面，便把它归还了。
第13段
Sorting showed how strongly small objects could alter an outfit.
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分类整理的过程表明，小物件可以对一套衣着产生很大的改变。
A narrow belt changed a robe’s proportion, while a scarlet scarf brightened a sober overcoat.
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一条窄腰带改变了长袍的比例，一条鲜红色围巾则让颜色沉稳的大衣显得明亮起来。
From Leila’s perspective, an accessory should support the wearer rather than dominate the appearance.
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在莱拉看来，配饰应该衬托穿戴者，而不应该支配整体外观。
第14段
At eleven, personal care began.
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十一点时，个人护理环节开始了。
A barber offered a haircut while a beautician explained skin care.
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理发师提供剪发服务，美容师则讲解皮肤护理。
On the counter stood a brush with soft bristles, towels, toothpaste, soap, tweezers, lipstick, and a selection of cosmetics.
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柜台上摆着一把软毛刷、毛巾、牙膏、肥皂、镊子、口红和一些化妆品。
Bubbles gathered in a bowl for washing combs.
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用来清洗梳子的碗里聚起了泡沫。
Two perfume bottles stood nearby, but even a slight scent could bother others.
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附近放着两瓶香水，但即使很淡的香味也可能给别人带来不适。
第15段
Next, bespectacled Rosa requested a haircut.
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接下来，戴眼镜的罗莎要求剪发。
Grey hair curled around her brow and touched her lashes.
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灰白色的头发卷曲在她的额头周围，并碰到了睫毛。
She refused fake lashes and heavy make-up but chose pale lipstick and a drop of perfume.
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她拒绝了假睫毛和浓妆，但选择了浅色口红和一滴香水。
Her complexion warmed when she exchanged a brown shawl for an olive scarf; the subtle blend suited her better than a colorless uniform.
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当她把棕色披肩换成橄榄色围巾后，气色显得更温暖；这种柔和的搭配比毫无色彩的统一装束更适合她。
第16段
Rosa wanted to look awake, comfortable, and recognizably herself—not younger.
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罗莎希望自己看起来精神、舒适，而且仍然明显是她自己——而不是显得更年轻。
The beautician advised a simple routine that avoided irritating cosmetics.
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美容师建议她采用简单的护理程序，并避开有刺激性的化妆品。
Beauty was not a mask over an unacceptable face; care could brighten a countenance and ease discomfort without becoming a duty.
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美丽并不是遮盖所谓“不可接受面孔”的面具；护理可以让人的面容更有光彩、减轻不适，而不必变成一种义务。
第17段
At noon, the first group stood against a white sheet.
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中午，第一组人站在一块白布前面。
One lamp cast a harsh glow that made every texture rough; another threw a dark stripe across Marcus’s cheek.
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一盏灯投下刺眼的光，使每种质地都显得粗糙；另一盏灯则在马库斯的脸颊上投下一道黑影。
Its stand was not perpendicular, so Leila turned the base clockwise and moved the lamp upward.
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灯架并不垂直，所以莱拉顺时针转动底座，并把灯向上移动。
The photographer took a test shot with a flash, then adjusted it accurately.
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摄影师用闪光灯拍了一张测试照片，然后对灯光进行了准确调整。
第18段
A color-blind volunteer used written labels rather than guessing between brown, olive, and scarlet fabric.
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一名色盲志愿者使用文字标签，而不是靠猜测来区分棕色、橄榄色和鲜红色布料。
This let him work independently; besides, his judgment of light and shadow was excellent.
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这使他能够独立工作；而且，他对光影的判断非常出色。
The new light showed every feature clearly.
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调整后的灯光清楚地呈现了每个面部特征。
第19段
A stiff brim might cast an unwanted shadow, yet glasses or a veil could express identity.
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硬挺的帽檐可能投下不需要的阴影，但眼镜或面纱也可能表达一个人的身份。
Leila therefore adjusted the light instead of demanding a uniform appearance.
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因此，莱拉选择调整灯光，而不是要求每个人呈现统一的外表。
第20段
A stout woman chose a green blouse and straight skirt; a slim teenager wore baggy jeans and a cosy sweater.
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一名身材丰满的女士选择了绿色衬衫和直筒裙；一名苗条的青少年则穿着宽松牛仔裤和舒适的毛衣。
The camera recorded different bodies, ages, colors, and styles without dividing them into beautiful and ugly categories.
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相机记录下不同的体形、年龄、颜色和风格，却没有把它们划分为美与丑的类别。
第21段
One shirt was linen; another was sheer fabric with a delicate texture.
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一件衬衫由亚麻制成，另一件则采用质地细腻的透明薄料。
Thick cloth might tolerate strong thread, while silk, velvet, and lace required a gentler touch.
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厚布或许能承受结实的线，而丝绸、天鹅绒和蕾丝则需要更加轻柔地处理。
Careless repair could thicken one area or create an obvious blot; scrupulous work preserved the garment.
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粗心的修补可能使某个部位变厚，或者留下明显的污斑；一丝不苟的处理才能保护衣物。
第22段
A costume cloak appealed to children but was impractical.
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一件表演用斗篷很吸引孩子，但并不实用。
By contrast, a plain vest or raincoat suited many outfits.
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相比之下，朴素的背心或雨衣可以搭配许多装束。
Fashion changed quickly, but usefulness depended on material, construction, climate, and daily life.
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时尚变化得很快，但衣物是否实用取决于材料、制作方式、气候和日常生活。
第23段
A box of difficult items contained a broken eyeglass frame, an unmatched mitten, a torn muffler, a buckled cap, and a shoe with a metal spike exposed in its heel.
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一个装着棘手物品的箱子里，有断裂的眼镜框、落单的连指手套、撕破的围巾、变形的帽子，以及一只鞋跟里露出金属尖钉的鞋。
第24段
By mid-afternoon, hubbub had become cheerful chatter.
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到下午三四点时，原本嘈杂的喧闹声已经变成了愉快的交谈声。
The bell clicked as visitors entered.
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来访者进门时，门铃发出咔嗒声。
Children clapped when a velvet curtain became two vests.
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当一幅天鹅绒窗帘被改成两件背心时，孩子们鼓起掌来。
Marcus fastened buttons; Rosa folded scarves; and Leila labelled every basket.
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马库斯扣好纽扣，罗莎折叠围巾，莱拉则给每个篮子贴上标签。
Visitors encircled the tables, watched demonstrations, and exchanged advice.
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来访者围在桌子四周，观看示范，并互相交流建议。
第25段
Marcus gazed at his photograph.
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马库斯凝视着自己的照片。
The jacket fitted; his beard was trim, his eyeglasses clean, and his expression calm.
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夹克很合身；他的胡须修剪整齐，眼镜干净，神情也很平静。
第26段
“Apparently, I needed clothes that let me move, not a transformation,” he said.
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“看来，我需要的是让我能够自在活动的衣服，而不是彻底改变自己。”他说。
第27段
Clothes could influence a first impression but not prove honesty, ability, or worth.
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衣着可以影响第一印象，却不能证明一个人是否诚实、有能力或有价值。
An outfit might ease a morning; it could not face an interview on someone’s behalf.
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一套合适的衣服或许能让一个早晨轻松一些，却不能代替某个人去面对面试。
第28段
After visitors dispersed, Leila locked the cupboards.
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来访者散去后，莱拉锁上了橱柜。
The event produced repaired clothes, practical knowledge, and portraits of ordinary people at ease.
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这次活动带来了修补好的衣服、实用知识，以及普通人自然从容的肖像。
Less dazzling than a fashion show, the result was more useful.
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这样的成果虽然不像时装秀那样耀眼，却更加实用。