Uncle Bill told John to wait outside for a minute while he went into the cafe to wet his whistle.

比尔叔叔叫约翰在外面等一会儿，他进酒店去喝一杯。

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Dad wants to stop at the next pub and wet his whistle.

爸爸想在下一家酒店停下喝点酒。

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Now, I'll tell you what, young Copperfield, " said he, "the wine shall be kept to wet your whistle when you're story-telling. "

“现在，小科波菲尔，你听我说好啦，”他说，“这个酒留着你说故事的时候给你润嗓子吧。”

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