At the first large crosstown artery of travel he took an eastbound car that deposited him in a decaying avenue, whose ancient structures once sheltered the pride and glory of the town.
在第一条横贯城市的大动脉上, 他乘坐了一辆向东驶的汽车, 将他停在一条破旧的大街上,这条古老的建筑曾经庇护着这座城镇的骄傲和荣耀。