But the explanation was really very simple.The van had previously been the property of the knacker, and had been bought by the veterinary surgeon, who had not yet painted the old name out.

• 其实，答案十分简单，那辆车以前曾归一个屠马商所有，但兽医院已买下了它，不过他们还没有来得及把旧名字涂掉。