美国语文第六册 第123期:拉法耶特和罗伯特·莱克斯(5)
时间：2019-03-02 作者：英语课 分类：美国语文第六册
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They would mourn over no common dangers, trials, and calamities 1; 他们会为没有共同的危险、考验和灾难而悲哀，
for the road of duty has been to them the path of pleasantness, the way of peace. 因为对他们来说责任这条道路就是获得愉悦与达成和平的必经之路。
Their memory of the past would be rich in gratitude 2 to God, and love to man; 他们对过去的回忆在很大程度上就是对上帝的感恩，对人类的大爱；
their enjoyment 3 of the present would be a prelude 4 to heavenly bliss 5; 他们现实的欢乐预示着天国的极乐。
their prospects 6 of the future, bright and glorious as faith and hope. 他们对未来、光明和荣耀的憧憬作为信仰和希望。
Such was the reception of Lafayette, the warrior 7; such would be that of Robert Raikes, the Howard of the Christian 8 church. 这就是拉法耶特这位勇士的欢迎会，也是基督教堂的守护神霍华德——罗伯特·莱克斯的欢迎会。
And which is the nobler benefactor 9, patriot 10, and philanthropist? 哪一位才是更高尚的捐助者、爱国者和慈善家呢？
Mankind may admire and extol 11 Lafayette more than the founder 12 of the Sunday schools; 人们也许会钦佩和赞美拉法耶特是主日学校的创始人，
but religion, philanthropy, and enlightened common sense must ever esteem 13 Robert Raikes the superior of Lafayette. 但是宗教、博爱和抱有开明常识的人必定认为罗伯特·莱克斯比拉法耶特更高尚。
His are the virtues 14, the services, the sacrifices of a more enduring and exalted 15 order of being. 他的美德、献身和牺牲精神是人类坚忍和崇高的化身。
His counsels and triumphs belong less to time than to eternity 16. 他的忠告和巨大成就与日月同辉。
The fame of Lafayette is of this world; the glory of Robert Raikes is of the Redeemer's everlasting 17 kingdom. 拉法耶特的声望是这个世界给予的，罗伯特·莱克斯的荣誉是救世主的永恒王国授予的。
n.灾祸，灾难( calamity的名词复数 )；不幸之事
- They will only triumph by persevering in their struggle against natural calamities. 他们只有坚持与自然灾害搏斗，才能取得胜利。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- One moment's false security can bring a century of calamities. 图一时之苟安，贻百年之大患。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
adj.感激，感谢
- I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
- She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。
n.乐趣；享有；享用
- Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同，我们这次访问更加愉快了。
- After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话，这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。
n.序言，前兆，序曲
- The prelude to the musical composition is very long.这首乐曲的序曲很长。
- The German invasion of Poland was a prelude to World War II.德国入侵波兰是第二次世界大战的序幕。
n.狂喜，福佑，天赐的福
- It's sheer bliss to be able to spend the day in bed.整天都可以躺在床上真是幸福。
- He's in bliss that he's won the Nobel Prize.他非常高兴，因为获得了诺贝尔奖金。
n.希望，前途(恒为复数)
- There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
- They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。
n.勇士，武士，斗士
- The young man is a bold warrior.这个年轻人是个很英勇的武士。
- A true warrior values glory and honor above life.一个真正的勇士珍视荣誉胜过生命。
adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒
- They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
- His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。
n. 恩人，行善的人，捐助人
- The chieftain of that country is disguised as a benefactor this time. 那个国家的首领这一次伪装出一副施恩者的姿态。
- The first thing I did, was to recompense my original benefactor, my good old captain. 我所做的第一件事, 就是报答我那最初的恩人, 那位好心的老船长。
n.爱国者，爱国主义者
- He avowed himself a patriot.他自称自己是爱国者。
- He is a patriot who has won the admiration of the French already.他是一个已经赢得法国人敬仰的爱国者。
v.赞美，颂扬
- We of the younger generation extol the wisdom of the great leader and educator.我们年轻一代崇拜那位伟大的引路人和教育家的智慧。
- Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 我要天天称颂你，也要永永远远赞美你的名。
n.创始者，缔造者
- He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
- According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。
n.尊敬，尊重；vt.尊重，敬重；把…看作
- I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
- The veteran worker ranks high in public love and esteem.那位老工人深受大伙的爱戴。
美德( virtue的名词复数 )； 德行； 优点； 长处
- Doctors often extol the virtues of eating less fat. 医生常常宣扬少吃脂肪的好处。
- She delivered a homily on the virtues of family life. 她进行了一场家庭生活美德方面的说教。
adj.(地位等)高的，崇高的；尊贵的，高尚的
- Their loveliness and holiness in accordance with their exalted station.他们的美丽和圣洁也与他们的崇高地位相称。
- He received respect because he was a person of exalted rank.他因为是个地位崇高的人而受到尊敬。
n.不朽，来世；永恒，无穷
- The dull play seemed to last an eternity.这场乏味的剧似乎演个没完没了。
- Finally,Ying Tai and Shan Bo could be together for all of eternity.英台和山伯终能双宿双飞，永世相随。
adj.永恒的，持久的，无止境的
- These tyres are advertised as being everlasting.广告上说轮胎持久耐用。
- He believes in everlasting life after death.他相信死后有不朽的生命。
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