美国语文第六册 第78期:三个警告(1)
时间：2019-02-11 作者：英语课 分类：美国语文第六册
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The tree of deepest root is found least willing still to quit the ground; 人们发现根最深的那棵树最不情愿的就是离开那块土地；
T was therefore said by ancient sages 1, that love of life increased with years 这是古代智者说的话，对生活的爱与日俱增
So much, that in our latter stages, 以至于在我们今后的人生舞台上，
When pains grow sharp, and sickness rages, 当痛苦加深，疾病肆虐时，
The greatest love of life appears. 愈发显出对生活的挚爱。
This great affection to believe, 我们相信存在这种大爱，
Which all confess, but few perceive, 所有人都承认，但很少有人认识到，
If old assertions can't prevail, 如果旧有的断言无法将人说服，
Be pleased to hear a modern tale. 那就欣然聆听一个同时代的故事吧。
When sports went round, and all were gay, 体育场坐满了人，所有人都那么快乐，
On neighbor Dodson's wedding day, 在邻居多德森大婚那天，
Death called aside the jocund 2 groom 3 死神悄然闯入欢乐的新房
With him into another room; 将他叫到另一个房间；
And looking grave, "You must," says he, “你必须，”他目光悲戚地说，
"Quit your sweet bride, and come with me." “离开你可爱的新娘，随我而去。”
"With you! and quit my Susan's side? “跟你走！撇下我的苏珊？”
With you!" the hapless bridegroom cried: “跟你走！”无助的新郎喊道：
"Young as I am, 't is monstrous 4 hard! “同我一样年轻，这是魔鬼的铁石心肠！
Besides, in truth, I'm not prepared." 而且，说实话，我没有任何准备。”
What more he urged, I have not heard; 他又说了些什么，我没听到；
His reasons could not well be stronger: 他的理由不那么有说服力；
So Death the poor delinquent 5 spared, 于是死神饶恕了这个可怜的有过失的人，
And left to live a little longer. 让他再苟延残喘几时。
n.圣人( sage的名词复数 )；智者；哲人；鼠尾草（可用作调料）
- Homage was paid to the great sages buried in the city. 向安葬在此城市的圣哲们表示敬意。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Confucius is considered the greatest of the ancient Chinese sages. 孔子被认为是古代中国最伟大的圣人。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
adj.快乐的，高兴的
- A poet could not but be gay in such a jocund company.一个诗人在这种兴高采烈的同伴中自然而然地会快乐。
- Her jocund character made her the most popular girl in the county.她快乐的个性使她成为这个郡最受欢迎的女孩。
vt.给（马、狗等）梳毛，照料，使...整洁
- His father was a groom.他父亲曾是个马夫。
- George was already being groomed for the top job.为承担这份高级工作，乔治已在接受专门的培训。
adj.巨大的；恐怖的；可耻的，丢脸的
- The smoke began to whirl and grew into a monstrous column.浓烟开始盘旋上升，形成了一个巨大的烟柱。
- Your behaviour in class is monstrous!你在课堂上的行为真是丢人！
adj.犯法的，有过失的；n.违法者
- Most delinquent children have deprived backgrounds.多数少年犯都有未受教育的背景。
- He is delinquent in paying his rent.他拖欠房租。
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