《成为简•奥斯汀》精彩词句

1. You and your kind are a canker on the body social.

你和你的同伙是社会的毒瘤。

 

2. I was born rich, certainly, but I remain rich by virtue¹ of exceptional conduct. I have shown restraint.

我出身富贵，但是我能一直这样富贵，是因为我的高尚品行。我很克制自己。

 

3. If you aspire² to inherit my property, you must prove yourself more worthy³.

如果你想要继承我的财产，那么你必须证明你的价值。

 

4. His addresses were offered in a manner violent enough to be flattering.

他的求爱炽热而近乎谄媚。

 

5. Her taste was refined, her sentiments noble, her person lovely, her figure elegant.

她拥有高雅的品味，高尚的情操，可爱的性格还有曼妙的身躯。

 

6. He does, with his preening⁴, prancing⁵, Irish-cum-Bond-Street airs.

当然，你看他油头粉面、昂首阔步的样子，还混合着爱尔兰和伦敦邦德街的装腔作势。

 

7. I would regard it as a mark of extreme favour if you would stoop to honour me with this next dance.

如果您愿意与我共舞下一支曲子。我会感到无上光荣。

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