【自译】星战小说《达斯·普雷格斯》第一章（1）(7)

机器人把脸转向他。“我对此一无所知，先生。但是M-2机器人非常坚持。况且，我的程序确定在靠近科托西斯矿的地方发现大量lethare的情况并不罕见。”
"Query the probe about excavating around the lethane pocket," Plagueis said.
“询问探测器能否在挖掘时避开lethare气井，”普雷格斯命令道。 
"The Em-Two unit recommends employing that very strategy, sir. Shall I order it to proceed?"
“M-2机器人建议执行这个计划，先生。我该命令它继续吗？”
Plagueis looked at Tenebrous, who nodded.
普雷格斯看向泰尼布勒斯，后者点了点头。
"Task the probe to proceed," Plagueis said. When the hammering recommenced, he fixed his gaze on the display screen to monitor the probe's progress. "Tell the probe to stop," he said after only a moment had elapsed.
“让探测器继续，”普雷格斯说。当敲击声再次响起时，他的目光紧盯着用以监察探测器进度的显示屏。“叫探测器停下，”他马上说道。
"Why are you interfering?" Tenebrous said, storming forward.
 “你为什么要干涉?”泰尼布勒斯说着，气冲冲地冲过来。
Plagueis gestured to the display. "The map indicates a more massive concentration of lethane in the area where it's drilling."
普雷格斯冲显示屏打个手势。“地图显示，钻探区的lethare浓度更高。”
"You're correct, sir," the droid said in what amounted to dismay. "I will order the unit to halt all activity."
“你是正确的，先生。”机器人充满了沮丧地说。“我会命令其停止一切活动”
And yet the hammering continued.