He could still recognize nonliving objects, like a flashlight, a compass, a kettle or a canoe.

他可以分辨非生命体，例如：闪光灯、指南针、水壶或者小船。

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"I dunno, though, I think I'm still better-looking, " said Fred, examining his reflection in the kettle.

“难道，我觉得不是我更好看一点。”弗雷德拿起烧水壶当镜子照了照，说道。

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Once upon a time, only grimy pubs catering to those coming off the night shift served alcohol while most of us were still putting the kettle on for a cuppa.

很久以前，只有破烂的酒吧为了迎合下夜班的人才供应酒饮，那时候大多数人还在烧水喝茶。

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The Kettle's rivals, the Happy Gang, called it a day in 2005, while they were still 25 years younger than Artie is now.

BBC: Five reasons the Kettle is still Singing after 30 years