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Chapter eighteen (第十八章)

探索《傲慢与偏见》第18章,包含英文原文、简体中文翻译、详细的雅思词汇解析及英文原声音频。边听边学,提升阅读能力。

英文原文
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雅思词汇 (ZH-CN)

直到伊丽莎白走进尼日斐花园的客厅,在一群穿红色军服的人中间徒然寻找威克姆先生时,她才第一次怀疑他是否在场。她原本确信会见到他,这份信心并未因那些本应合理引起她警觉的回忆而动摇。她比平时更加精心地打扮,兴致勃勃,准备攻克他心中最后的堡垒,相信在晚会上赢得他的心并非难事。但刹那间,她心生可怕的疑虑:为了取悦达西先生,彬格莱家在邀请军官时故意漏掉了他;虽然事实并非如此,但他缺席的确凿消息由他的朋友丹尼先生宣布,莉迪亚急切地向他打听,他告诉他们威克姆前一天因事不得不进城,尚未返回;他还意味深长地笑着说:“我想,如果不是为了避开这里某位先生的话,他的事务本不该在此时叫他离开。”

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drawing-room /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ruːm/
n. 客厅
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in vain /ɪn veɪn/
adv. 徒劳地
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cluster /ˈklʌstər/
n. 群集
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assembled /əˈsɛmbəld/
v. 聚集
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certainty /ˈsɜːrtənti/
n. 确定性
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recollections /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/
n. 回忆
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unreasonably /ʌnˈriːzənəbli/
adv. 不合理地
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conquest /ˈkɒŋkwest/
n. 征服
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unsubdued /ˌʌnsəbˈdjuːd/
adj. 未被征服的
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dreadful /ˈdrɛdfəl/
adj. 可怕的
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suspicion /səˈspɪʃən/
n. 怀疑
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purposely /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
adv. 故意地
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omitted /əˈmɪtɪd/
v. 省略
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absolute /ˈæbsəluːt/
adj. 绝对的
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pronounced /prəˈnaʊnst/
v. 宣布
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eagerly /ˈiːɡərli/
adv. 急切地
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obliged /əˈblaɪdʒd/
v. 被迫
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significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
adj. 意味深长的

这部分消息莉迪亚虽未听见,却被伊丽莎白听去了,这使她确信达西对威克姆的缺席负有同样的责任,仿佛她最初的猜测是对的。由于即刻的失望,她对前者的不满情绪变得更加尖锐,以至于当他随后走近来礼貌问候时,她几乎无法以得体的礼貌回应。任何对达西的留意、忍让和耐心,在她看来,都是对威克姆的伤害。她决心不与他说任何话,带着几分不快转身走开,甚至在和彬格莱先生说话时,她也未能完全克服这种情绪,他的盲目偏爱令她恼火。

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intelligence /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
n. 消息
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unheard /ʌnˈhɜːrd/
adj. 未听见的
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answerable /ˈænsərəbl/
adj. 应负责任的
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surmise /sərˈmaɪz/
n. 猜测
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displeasure /dɪsˈplɛʒər/
n. 不悦
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sharpened /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
v. 加剧
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disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
n. 失望
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tolerable /ˈtɒlərəbl/
adj. 可忍受的
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civility /sɪˈvɪləti/
n. 礼貌
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inquiries /ɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
n. 询问
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forbearance /fɔːrˈbeərəns/
n. 忍耐
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ill humour /ɪl ˈhjuːmər/
n. 坏脾气
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surmount /sərˈmaʊnt/
v. 克服
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partiality /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
n. 偏爱
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provoked /prəˈvoʊkt/
v. 激怒

但伊丽莎白本不是生性忧郁的人;尽管她今晚的所有希望都已破灭,这情绪却无法在她心中久留。她把所有烦恼向一周未见的夏绿蒂·卢卡斯倾诉后,很快便主动转而谈论她那位表兄的古怪之处,并特意指给她看。然而,头两场舞又带来了苦恼;它们是令人屈辱的舞蹈。柯林斯先生笨拙而严肃,只顾道歉而不专心跳舞,常常出错而不自知,让她尝尽了一个讨厌的舞伴在跳两场舞时所能给予的全部羞愧和痛苦。从他身边解脱的那一刻,她欣喜若狂。

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prospect /ˈprɒspɛkt/
n. 前景
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dwell /dwɛl/
v. 停留
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griefs /ɡriːfs/
n. 悲伤
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voluntary /ˈvɒləntəri/
adj. 自愿的
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transition /trænˈzɪʃən/
n. 转变
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oddities /ˈɒdətiz/
n. 古怪之处
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distress /dɪˈstrɛs/
n. 苦恼
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mortification /ˌmɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
n. 屈辱
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awkward /ˈɔːkwərd/
adj. 笨拙的
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solemn /ˈsɒləm/
adj. 严肃的
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apologising /əˈpɒlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
v. 道歉
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misery /ˈmɪzəri/
n. 痛苦
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disagreeable /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/
adj. 令人不快的
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release /rɪˈliːs/
n. 释放
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ecstacy /ˈɛkstəsi/
n. 狂喜

接着她与一位军官跳舞,得以畅谈威克姆,并听说他深受众人喜爱。那两场舞结束后,她回到夏绿蒂·卢卡斯身边,正与她交谈时,突然达西先生过来请她跳舞,这请求让她大为惊讶,竟不自觉地答应了。他随即又走开了,留下她懊恼自己不够镇定;夏绿蒂试图安慰她。

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refreshment /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/
n. 茶点
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universally /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli/
adv. 普遍地
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addressed /əˈdrɛst/
v. 向...说话
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application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
n. 申请
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fret /frɛt/
v. 烦恼
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presence of mind /ˈprɛzəns əv maɪnd/
n. 镇定
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console /kənˈsoʊl/
v. 安慰

“我敢说,你会发现他非常讨人喜欢。”

“天哪,可别这样!--那将是最大的不幸!--发现自己决心憎恨的人竟然讨人喜欢!--可别这样诅咒我。”

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Heaven /ˈhɛvən/
n. 天堂
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forbid /fərˈbɪd/
v. 禁止
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misfortune /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃuːn/
n. 不幸
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evil /ˈiːvəl/
n. 邪恶

然而,当舞蹈重新开始时,达西走过来请她跳舞,夏绿蒂忍不住低声提醒她别犯傻,别因为惦记威克姆,就在一个身份比他高贵十倍的人面前露出不悦之色。伊丽莎白没有回答,站到舞队中,对自己竟能与达西先生相对而立感到惊异,并从邻座的目光中看出他们对此同样惊讶。他们站了一会儿,一言不发;她开始想象这沉默会持续两场舞,起初决心不打破它;直到突然想到,迫使对方说话才是对他更大的惩罚,便对舞蹈略作评论。他回答了,然后又陷入沉默。几分钟停顿后,她第二次对他说道:

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recommenced /ˌriːkəˈmɛnst/
v. 重新开始
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claim /kleɪm/
v. 要求
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cautioning /ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
v. 警告
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whisper /ˈwɪspər/
n. 低语
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simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/
n. 傻子
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fancy /ˈfænsi/
n. 喜爱
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consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
n. 重要性
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dignity /ˈdɪɡnəti/
n. 尊严
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arrived /əˈraɪvd/
v. 到达
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amazed /əˈmeɪzd/
adj. 惊讶的
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amazement /əˈmeɪzmənt/
n. 惊讶
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beholding /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
v. 看见
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resolved /rɪˈzɒlvd/
v. 决心
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break /breɪk/
v. 打破
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punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
n. 惩罚
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oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/
v. 强迫
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observation /ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/
n. 观察

“现在轮到您说点什么了,达西先生。我谈了舞蹈,您也该对房间的大小或舞伴的数量评论几句。”

他微微一笑,向她保证,无论她希望他说什么,他都会说。

“很好。这个回答暂时够了。或许过会儿我会说,私人舞会比公共舞会愉快得多。但现在我们可以沉默了。”

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by and bye /baɪ ənd baɪ/
adv. 不久以后
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observe /əbˈzɜːrv/
v. 观察
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private /ˈpraɪvət/
adj. 私人的
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public /ˈpʌblɪk/
adj. 公共的

“那么,您跳舞时是按照规则说话的吗?”

“有时如此。您知道,人总得说点儿话。完全沉默半小时会显得古怪,但为了某些人的便利,谈话应当安排得让他们尽可能少开口。”

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advantage /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
n. 优势
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arranged /əˈreɪndʒd/
v. 安排
🔊 'Are you consulting your own feelings in the present case, or do you imagine that you are gratifying mine?'

“您这是在考虑自己的感受,还是以为能迎合我的感受?”

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consulting /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
v. 咨询
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gratifying /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/
adj. 令人满足的
🔊 'Both,' replied Elizabeth archly; 'for I have always seen a great similarity in the turn of our minds. We are each of an unsocial, taciturn disposition, unwilling to speak, unless we expect to say something that will amaze the whole room, and be handed down to posterity with all the éclat of a proverb.'

“两者都有,”伊丽莎白狡黠地回答,“因为我总觉得我们心思的转向极为相似。我们都不善社交、沉默寡言,不愿说话,除非想说些让满座皆惊、能像名言警句般传诵后世的话。”

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archly /ˈɑːrtʃli/
adv. 淘气地
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similarity /ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
n. 相似性
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unsocial /ʌnˈsoʊʃəl/
adj. 不善社交的
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taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
adj. 沉默寡言的
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disposition /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
n. 性情
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amaze /əˈmeɪz/
v. 使惊讶
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posterity /pɒˈsterəti/
n. 后代
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éclat /eɪˈklɑː/
n. 辉煌
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proverb /ˈprɒvɜːrb/
n. 谚语

“我相信,这与您自己的性格并不太像,”他说。“至于是否接近我的性格,我不敢断言。您无疑认为这是一幅忠实的肖像。”

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striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
adj. striking
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resemblance /rɪˈzɛmbləns/
n. 相似
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portrait /ˈpɔːrtrət/
n. 肖像
🔊 'I must not decide on my own performance.'

“我可不能评判自己的作品。”

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performance /pərˈfɔːrməns/
n. 表演;表现

他没有回答,他们又沉默着直到跳完一段舞,这时他问她是否常和姐妹们步行去麦里屯。她肯定地回答,并忍不住补充道:“那天您在那里遇见我们时,我们刚结识了一位新朋友。”

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affirmative /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
adj. 肯定的;同意的
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temptation /tempˈteɪʃən/
n. 诱惑
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acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/
n. 相识;熟人
🔊 The effect was immediate. A deeper shade of hauteur overspread his features, but he said not a word, and Elizabeth, though blaming herself for her own weakness, could not go on. At length Darcy spoke, and in a constrained manner said-

效果立竿见影。他脸上掠过一层更深的傲慢阴影,但他一言不发,而伊丽莎白尽管责怪自己的软弱,也无法继续说下去。最后达西开口了,拘谨地说道:

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immediate /ɪˈmiːdiət/
adj. 立即的;直接的
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hauteur /oʊˈtɜːr/
n. 傲慢;高傲
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overspread /ˌoʊvərˈspred/
v. 覆盖;蔓延
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features /ˈfiːtʃərz/
n. 特征;面貌
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blaming /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
v. 责备;归咎
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weakness /ˈwiːknəs/
n. 弱点;软弱
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constrained /kənˈstreɪnd/
adj. 拘谨的;勉强的
🔊 'Mr. Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may ensure his making friends-whether he may be equally capable of retaining them, is less certain.'

“威克姆先生天生举止愉快,确保他能结交朋友--但他是否同样能留住朋友,就不那么确定了。”

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blessed /blest/
adj. 幸运的;神圣的
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ensure /ɪnˈʃʊr/
v. 确保;保证
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equally /ˈiːkwəli/
adv. 平等地;同样地
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capable /ˈkeɪpəbl/
adj. 有能力的;能干的
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retaining /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
v. 保留;保持

“他很不幸失去了您的友谊,”伊丽莎白强调道,“而且是以一种可能让他终生受苦的方式。”

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unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/
adj. 不幸的;倒霉的
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emphasis /ˈemfəsɪs/
n. 强调;重点
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likely /ˈlaɪkli/
adj. 可能的;很可能
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suffer /ˈsʌfər/
v. 遭受;忍受

达西没有回答,似乎想换个话题。这时威廉·卢卡斯爵士出现在他们附近,打算穿过舞队到房间另一边;但一见到达西先生,他便停下脚步,极其礼貌地鞠躬,恭维他的舞技和舞伴。

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desirous /dɪˈzaɪərəs/
adj. 渴望的;想要的
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appeared /əˈpɪrd/
v. 出现;显得
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perceiving /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
v. 察觉;感知
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superior /suːˈpɪriər/
adj. 优越的;高级的
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courtesy /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
n. 礼貌;谦恭
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compliment /ˈkɑːmplɪment/
v. 称赞;恭维

“我真是荣幸之至,亲爱的先生。这般超凡脱俗的舞技实属罕见。显然您跻身于一流社交圈。不过请容我冒昧说一句,您这位美丽的舞伴并未辱没您,我衷心期盼常能领略此等愉悦,尤其当某桩美事--亲爱的伊丽莎小姐(瞥了一眼她姐姐和彬格莱)--成就之时。届时祝贺必将如潮涌来!我请达西先生作证--但请勿让我打断您,先生。您定不会感激我耽误您与那位年轻女士迷人的交谈,她明亮的眸子也在责备我呢。”

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gratified /ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/
adj. 满意的;喜悦的
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evident /ˈevɪdənt/
adj. 明显的;显然的
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circles /ˈsɜːrklz/
n. 圈子;阶层
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disgrace /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
v. 使丢脸;耻辱
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desirable /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/
adj. 令人向往的;可取的
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event /ɪˈvent/
n. 事件;活动
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congratulations /kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃənz/
n. 祝贺
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appeal /əˈpiːl/
v. 呼吁;上诉
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interrupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
v. 打断;中断
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detaining /dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
v. 耽搁;拘留
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bewitching /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
adj. 迷人的;蛊惑的
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converse /kənˈvɜːrs/
n. 谈话;交谈
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upbraiding /ʌpˈbreɪdɪŋ/
v. 责备;谴责
🔊 The latter part of this address was scarcely heard by Darcy; but Sir Williams allusion to his friend seemed to strike him forcibly, and his eyes were directed with a very serious expression towards Bingley and Jane, who were dancing together. Recovering himself, however, shortly, he turned to his partner, and said-

达西几乎没听到后半段话;但威廉爵士对他朋友的暗示似乎深深触动了他,他目光严肃地转向正在一起跳舞的彬格莱和简。不过,他很快恢复过来,转向舞伴说道:

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latter /ˈlætər/
adj. 后者的;后面的
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address /əˈdres/
n. 演讲;地址
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scarcely /ˈskersli/
adv. 几乎不;刚刚
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allusion /əˈluːʒn/
n. 暗示;提及
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forcibly /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
adv. 强行地;有力地
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directed /dɪˈrektɪd/
v. 指向;指导
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expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/
n. 表情;表达
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recovering /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/
v. 恢复;复原
🔊 'Sir Williams interruption has made me forget what we were talking of.'

“威廉爵士的打扰让我忘了我们刚才在谈什么。”

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interruption /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn/
n. 打断;中断

“我想我们根本没在说话。威廉爵士不可能打断房间里两个话更少的人。我们已经试了两三个话题都没成功,接下来谈什么,我想象不出。”

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subjects /ˈsʌbdʒekts/
n. 主题;科目
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imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
v. 想象;设想
🔊 'What think you of books?' said he, smiling.

“您觉得书怎么样?”他微笑着说。

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books /bʊks/
n. 书籍

“书--哦!不。我确信我们读的不是同一类书,或者感受不同。”

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feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
n. 感觉;情感
🔊 'I am sorry you think so; but if that be the case, there can at least be no want of subject. We may compare our different opinions.'

“很遗憾您这样想;但如果真是这样,至少不会缺少话题。我们可以比较不同的见解。”

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case /keɪs/
n. 情况;案例
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compare /kəmˈper/
v. 比较
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subject /ˈsʌbdʒekt/
n. 主题;科目
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opinions /əˈpɪnjənz/
n. 意见;看法

“不--在舞厅里我不能谈书;我脑子里总是想着别的事。”

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ballroom /ˈbɔːlruːm/
n. 舞厅

“这么说,眼前的景象总是占据您的思绪--是吗?”他说,带着怀疑的神情。

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occupies /ˈɑːkjupaɪz/
v. 占据;占用
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scenes /siːnz/
n. 场景;场面
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doubt /daʊt/
n. 怀疑

“是的,总是如此,”她答道,不知自己在说什么,因为她的思绪已飘远,随后她突然叫道:“我记得听您说过一次,达西先生,您几乎从不原谅别人,您的怨恨一旦产生就无法平息。我想,您对产生怨恨非常谨慎吧。”

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wandered /ˈwɒndəd/
v. 漫步,走神
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exclaiming /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
v. 惊呼,大声说
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forgave /fəˈɡeɪv/
v. 原谅(forgive的过去式)
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resentment /rɪˈzentmənt/
n. 怨恨,愤恨
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unappeasable /ˌʌnəˈpiːzəbl/
adj. 难以平息的,无法满足的
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cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/
adj. 谨慎的,小心的
🔊 'I am,' said he, with a firm voice.

他斩钉截铁地说。

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firm /fɜːm/
adj. 坚定的,坚固的
🔊 'And never allow yourself to be blinded by prejudice?'

“而且从不让自己被偏见蒙蔽?”

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blinded /ˈblaɪndɪd/
v. 使失明,蒙蔽
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prejudice /ˈpredʒədɪs/
n. 偏见,成见
🔊 'I hope not.'

“希望不会。”

🔊 'It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.'

“那些从不改变意见的人,尤其有责任确保一开始就判断正确。”

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particularly /pəˈtɪkjələli/
adv. 特别,尤其
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incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
adj. 有责任的,义不容辞的
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secure /sɪˈkjʊə/
adj. 安全的,有把握的
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judging /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
v. 判断(judge的现在分词)

“我可以问这些问题意图何在吗?”

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tend /tend/
v. 趋向,倾向于
🔊 'Merely to the illustration of your character,' said she, endeavouring to shake off her gravity. 'I am trying to make it out.'

“仅仅为了说明您的性格,”她说,努力摆脱严肃。“我正在试图弄清楚。”

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illustration /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
n. 说明,例证
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endeavouring /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
v. 努力,尽力(endeavour的现在分词)
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gravity /ˈɡrævəti/
n. 严肃,庄重
🔊 'And what is your success?'

“那您成功了吗?”

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success /səkˈses/
n. 成功,成就
🔊 She shook her head. 'I do not get on at all. I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly.'

她摇摇头。“毫无进展。我听到关于您的说法大相径庭,让我困惑极了。”

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accounts /əˈkaʊnts/
n. 描述,叙述
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puzzle /ˈpʌzl/
v. 使困惑,难住
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exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
adv. 非常,极其

“我完全相信,”他严肃地回答,“关于我的传闻可能千差万别;我希望,班纳特小姐,您现在不要勾勒我的性格,因为这描绘恐怕不会给任何一方带来光彩。”

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readily /ˈredɪli/
adv. 乐意地,容易地
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gravely /ˈɡreɪvli/
adv. 严肃地,严重地
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vary /ˈveəri/
v. 变化,不同
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sketch /sketʃ/
v. 描绘,概述
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reflect /rɪˈflekt/
v. 反映,反射
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credit /ˈkredɪt/
n. 信誉,信用
🔊 'But if I do not take your likeness now, I may never have another opportunity.'

“但如果我现在不描摹您的形象,可能再没机会了。”

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likeness /ˈlaɪknəs/
n. 相似,肖像
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opportunity /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
n. 机会,时机
🔊 'I would by no means suspend any pleasure of yours,' he coldly replied. She said no more, and they went down the other dance and parted in silence; on each side dissatisfied, though not to an equal degree, for in Darcys breast there was a tolerable powerful feeling towards her, which soon procured her pardon, and directed all his anger against another.

“我绝不想打断您的任何乐趣,”他冷冷地回答。她没再说话,他们跳完另一段舞,沉默地分开;双方都不满,尽管程度不同,因为在达西心中对她有一种相当强烈的好感,这很快让他原谅了她,并将所有怒气转向另一个人。

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suspend /səˈspend/
v. 暂停,悬挂
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coldly /ˈkəʊldli/
adv. 冷淡地,冷漠地
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parted /ˈpɑːtɪd/
v. 分开,分离(part的过去式)
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silence /ˈsaɪləns/
n. 沉默,寂静
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dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/
adj. 不满意的,不满足的
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equal /ˈiːkwəl/
adj. 平等的,相等的
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degree /dɪˈɡriː/
n. 程度,度数
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breast /brest/
n. 胸膛,胸部
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powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/
adj. 强大的,有力的
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procured /prəˈkjʊəd/
v. 获得,取得(procure的过去式)
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pardon /ˈpɑːdn/
n. 原谅,宽恕
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anger /ˈæŋɡə/
n. 愤怒,怒气
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against /əˈɡenst/
prep. 反对,对抗
🔊 They had not long separated when Miss Bingley came towards her, and with an expression of civil disdain thus accosted her-

他们分开不久,彬格莱小姐朝她走来,带着礼貌的轻蔑表情对她说道:

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separated /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
v. 分开,分离(separate的过去式)
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civil /ˈsɪvl/
adj. 礼貌的,公民的
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disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/
n. 蔑视,轻视
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accosted /əˈkɒstɪd/
v. 搭讪,走近搭话(accost的过去式)
🔊 'So, Miss Eliza, I hear you are quite delighted with George Wickham!-Your sister has been talking to me about him, and asking me a thousand questions; and I find that the young man forgot to tell you, among his other communications, that he was the son of old Wickham, the late Mr. Darcys steward. Let me recommend you, however, as a friend, not to give implicit confidence to all his assertions; for as to Mr. Darcys using him ill, it is perfectly false; for, on the contrary, he has been always remarkably kind to him, though George Wickham has treated Mr. Darcy in a most infamous manner. I do not know the particulars, but I know very well that Mr. Darcy is not in the least to blame, that he cannot bear to hear George Wickham mentioned, and that though my brother thought he could not well avoid including him in his invitation to the officers, he was excessively glad to find that he had taken himself out of the way. His coming into the country at all, is a most insolent thing indeed, and I wonder how he could presume to do it. I pity you, Miss Eliza, for this discovery of your favourites guilt; but really considering his descent, one could not expect much better.'

“那么,伊丽莎小姐,我听说您对乔治·威克姆相当着迷!--您姐姐一直在跟我谈他,问了我无数问题;我发现那年轻人忘了告诉您,在他的其他话里,他是老威克姆的儿子,已故达西先生的管家。不过,作为朋友,我劝您不要盲目相信他所有的话;至于达西先生待他不好,那是完全错误的;相反,他一直对他格外仁慈,尽管乔治·威克姆以最可耻的方式对待达西先生。我不知道详情,但我很清楚达西先生一点没错,他听不得乔治·威克姆的名字,尽管我哥哥觉得在邀请军官时,不便不把他包括在内,但他发现他自行离开时,真是高兴极了。他竟敢来乡下,实在是无礼之极,我奇怪他怎么敢这样做。我同情您,伊丽莎小姐,发现了您心上人的罪过;但考虑到他的出身,实在不能指望更好。”

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delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
adj. 高兴的,欣喜的
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communications /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/
n. 通讯,交流
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steward /ˈstjuːəd/
n. 管家,乘务员
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recommend /ˌrekəˈmend/
v. 推荐,建议
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implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
adj. 含蓄的,隐含的
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confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
n. 信心,信任
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assertions /əˈsɜːʃənz/
n. 断言,主张
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ill /ɪl/
adv. 恶劣地,不友好地
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perfectly /ˈpɜːfɪktli/
adv. 完全地,完美地
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contrary /ˈkɒntrəri/
n. 相反,对立面
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remarkably /rɪˈmɑːkəbli/
adv. 显著地,非凡地
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infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/
adj. 声名狼藉的,臭名昭著的
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particulars /pəˈtɪkjələz/
n. 细节,详情
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blame /bleɪm/
v. 责备,归咎于
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bear /beə/
v. 忍受,承担
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mentioned /ˈmenʃənd/
v. 提到,提及(mention的过去式)
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excessively /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
adv. 过度地,过分地
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avoid /əˈvɔɪd/
v. 避免,避开
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including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
v. 包括(include的现在分词)
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invitation /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
n. 邀请,请柬
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officers /ˈɒfɪsəz/
n. 军官,官员
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insolent /ˈɪnsələnt/
adj. 傲慢的,无礼的
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presume /prɪˈzjuːm/
v. 假定,冒昧
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pity /ˈpɪti/
v. 同情,怜悯
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discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəri/
n. 发现,发觉
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favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
n. 最喜爱的人或物
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guilt /ɡɪlt/
n. 罪行,内疚
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descent /dɪˈsent/
n. 血统,下降

“照您的说法,他的罪过和出身似乎是一回事,”伊丽莎白愤怒地说,“因为我听您指责他的不过是他是达西先生管家的儿子,这一点,我可以向您保证,他亲自告诉过我。”

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angrily /ˈæŋɡrɪli/
adv. 愤怒地,生气地
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accuse /əˈkjuːz/
v. 指控,指责
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assure /əˈʃʊə/
v. 保证,确保
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informed /ɪnˈfɔːmd/
v. 通知,告知(inform的过去式)

“请原谅,”彬格莱小姐讥笑着转身说。“请原谅我多管闲事。我是好意。”

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sneer /snɪər/
n./v. 嘲笑,讥笑
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interference /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/
n. 干涉,干扰

“傲慢的丫头!”伊丽莎白心想。“如果您指望用这种卑鄙的攻击影响我,那就大错特错了。我看这不过是您自己的固执无知和达西先生的恶意。”然后她去找大姐,她已向彬格莱打听同一件事。简面带甜蜜满足的微笑迎接她,神情愉悦,充分表明她对晚会上的事很满意。伊丽莎白立刻明白了她的感受,此刻对威克姆的关切、对他敌人的怨恨,一切都让位于简可能获得幸福的希望。

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paltry /ˈpɔːltri/
adj. 微不足道的,琐碎的
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wilful /ˈwɪlfʊl/
adj. 故意的,任性的
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ignorance /ˈɪɡnərəns/
n. 无知
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malice /ˈmælɪs/
n. 恶意
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undertaken /ˌʌndərˈteɪkən/
v. 承担,着手做(过去分词)
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complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
n. 自满,满足
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solicitude /səˈlɪsɪtjuːd/
n. 关怀,担心
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occurrences /əˈkʌrənsɪz/
n. 事件(复数)
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fairest /ˈfeərɪst/
adj. 最公平的;最顺利的(最高级)

“我想知道,”她说,脸上笑容不输姐姐,“您打听到了关于威克姆先生的什么。但也许您太愉快了,没空想第三者;那样的话,我肯定会原谅您。”

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countenance /ˈkaʊntənəns/
n. 面容,表情
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engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
adj. 忙碌的,从事的

“不,”简回答,“我没忘了他;但我没有什么满意的消息告诉您。彬格莱先生不知道他的全部历史,也不清楚主要冒犯达西先生的情况;但他担保他朋友品行良好、正直高尚,并完全相信威克姆先生从达西先生那里得到的关注远少于他应得的;我很遗憾地说,据他和他姐姐的说法,威克姆先生绝不是一个可敬的年轻人。恐怕他很不谨慎,活该失去达西先生的器重。”

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satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
adj. 令人满意的
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ignorant /ˈɪɡnərənt/
adj. 无知的
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principally /ˈprɪnsəpəli/
adv. 主要地
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offended /əˈfendɪd/
v. 冒犯(过去分词)
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vouch /vaʊtʃ/
v. 担保,保证
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probity /ˈprəʊbɪti/
n. 正直,诚实
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convinced /kənˈvɪnst/
adj. 确信的
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by no means /baɪ nəʊ miːnz/
phrase. 绝不,一点也不
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respectable /rɪˈspektəbl/
adj. 值得尊敬的
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imprudent /ɪmˈpruːdnt/
adj. 轻率的,不谨慎的
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regard /rɪˈɡɑːd/
n. 尊重,关注

“彬格莱先生本人不认识威克姆先生吗?”

“不;他直到前几天早上在麦里屯才第一次见他。”

“那么,这说法是他从达西先生那里听来的。我完全满意了。但他对那份牧师职位怎么说?”

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satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
adj. 满意的
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living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
n. 生计;牧师的俸禄

“他记不清具体情况,尽管从达西先生那里听过不止一次,但他相信那是有条件留给他的。”

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recollect /ˌrekəˈlekt/
v. 回忆,想起
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conditionally /kənˈdɪʃənəli/
adv. 有条件地

“我毫不怀疑彬格莱先生的诚意,”伊丽莎白热切地说,“但您必须原谅我不只凭保证就信服。彬格莱先生为他朋友的辩护很巧妙,我敢说,但既然他对故事的好几部分不了解,其余又是从那朋友本人那里听来的,我仍要冒险按原先的想法看待这两位先生。”

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sincerity /sɪnˈserəti/
n. 真诚
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assurances /əˈʃʊərənsɪz/
n. 保证(复数)
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defence /dɪˈfens/
n. 辩护(英式拼写)
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unacquainted /ˌʌnəˈkweɪntɪd/
adj. 不熟悉的,不了解的
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venture /ˈventʃər/
v. 冒险,敢于

然后她换了更愉快的话题,双方没有分歧。伊丽莎白高兴地听着简对彬格莱关注的幸福而谦逊的期望,并尽力增强她的信心。彬格莱先生本人加入她们时,伊丽莎白退到卢卡斯小姐那里;她刚回答完对方关于她上一个舞伴是否愉快的询问,柯林斯先生就走过来,得意地告诉她他刚幸运地发现了一件重要的事。

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discourse /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
n. 谈话,论述
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sentiment /ˈsentɪmənt/
n. 情感,观点
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delight /dɪˈlaɪt/
n. 快乐
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entertained /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
v. 怀抱,持有(希望等)(过去分词)
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heighten /ˈhaɪtn/
v. 提高,增强
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withdrew /wɪðˈdruː/
v. 撤退,离开(过去式)
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inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
n. 询问
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exultation /ˌeɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/
n. 狂喜,欢欣

“我发现,”他说,“碰巧得知,现在房间里有一位我恩主的近亲。我无意中听到那位先生本人向主持这房子的年轻女士提到他表妹德·包尔小姐和她母亲咖苔琳夫人的名字。这种事发生得多么奇妙!谁会想到我竟在这聚会上遇见--或许是咖苔琳·德·包尔夫人的侄子!--我很庆幸及时发现,好去向他致敬,我现在就去,相信他会原谅我之前没这么做。我对这层关系一无所知,必须以此道歉。”

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singular /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
adj. 奇特的,单一的
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accident /ˈæksɪdənt/
n. 事故,偶然事件
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patroness /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
n. 女赞助人,女保护人
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overhear /ˌəʊvəˈhɪər/
v. 无意中听到
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assembly /əˈsembli/
n. 集会,聚会
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thankful /ˈθæŋkfʊl/
adj. 感激的
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connection /kəˈnekʃən/
n. 联系,关系
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plead /pliːd/
v. 恳求,辩护
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apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/
n. 道歉

“您不是要去向达西先生自我介绍吧?”

“正是。我要恳请他原谅我没早些这么做。我相信他是咖苔琳夫人的侄子。我可以向他保证,夫人上星期身体很好。”

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entreat /ɪnˈtriːt/
v. 恳求,请求
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ladyship /ˈleɪdiʃɪp/
n. 夫人(尊称)
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se’night /ˈseɪnaɪt/
n. 一周(古语,从“seven night”)

伊丽莎白竭力劝他放弃这个计划;向他保证达西先生会认为他不经引荐就上前攀谈是一种冒昧无礼的举动,而非对他姨母的恭维;双方根本无需任何招呼,即使需要,也应由地位更高的达西先生先开始相识。柯林斯先生听她说时一副决心按自己意愿行事的样子,等她说完,这样回答:

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dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/
v. 劝阻
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scheme /skiːm/
n. 计划,方案
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addressing /əˈdresɪŋ/
v. 称呼, addressing(动名词)
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impertinent /ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt/
adj. 无礼的,鲁莽的
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freedom /ˈfriːdəm/
n. 自由;放肆
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in the least /ɪn ðə liːst/
phrase. 一点也不,绝不
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determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
adj. 坚决的
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inclination /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
n. 倾向,意愿
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ceased /siːst/
v. 停止(过去式)
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introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
n. 介绍,引言
🔊 'My dear Miss Elizabeth, I have the highest opinion in the world of your excellent judgment in all matters within the scope of your understanding, but permit me to say that there must be a wide difference between the established forms of ceremony amongst the laity, and those which regulate the clergy; for give me leave to observe that I consider the clerical office as equal in point of dignity with the highest rank in the kingdom-provided that a proper humility of behaviour is at the same time maintained. You must therefore allow me to follow the dictates of my conscience on this occasion, which leads me to perform what I look on as a point of duty. Pardon me for neglecting to profit by your advice, which on every other subject shall be my constant guide, though in the case before us I consider myself more fitted by education and habitual study to decide on what is right than a young lady like yourself.' And with a low bow he left her to attack Mr. Darcy, whose reception of his advances she eagerly watched, and whose astonishment at being so addressed was very evident. Her cousin prefaced his speech with a solemn bow, and though she could not hear a word of it, she felt as if hearing it all, and saw in the motion of his lips the words 'apology,' 'Hunsford,' and 'Lady Catherine de Bourgh.'-It vexed her to see him expose himself to such a man. Mr. Darcy was eyeing him with unrestrained wonder, and when at last Mr. Collins allowed him time to speak, replied with an air of distant civility. Mr. Collins, however, was not discouraged from speaking again, and Mr. Darcys contempt seemed abundantly increasing with the length of his second speech, and at the end of it he only made him a slight bow, and moved another way. Mr. Collins then returned to Elizabeth.

“亲爱的伊丽莎白小姐,我对您在您理解范围内所有事务上的卓越判断力推崇备至,但请允许我指出,俗人既定的礼仪形式与神职人员的规范准则之间,存在着天壤之别;因为容我冒昧陈述,我认为牧师一职在尊严上可与王国最高等级相媲美--前提是同时保持适当的谦卑举止。因此,您必须允许我在此事上遵从良知的指引,这促使我履行视为职责所在之举。请原谅我未能采纳您的建议,在其他所有事务上,您的意见将是我永恒的指南,然而在眼前这件事上,我认为自己凭借教育和素日的研读,比您这样的年轻女士更适于判断何为正确。”说完,他低低一鞠躬,留下她去接近达西先生,她急切地观察他如何接待他的上前攀谈,而他对此显然非常惊讶。她的表兄以严肃的鞠躬开场,她虽听不到一个字,却仿佛全听到了,从他嘴唇的动作看出‘道歉’、‘汉斯福’和‘咖苔琳·德·包尔夫人’这些词。看到他向这样一个人暴露自己,她十分烦恼。达西先生以毫不掩饰的惊奇看着他,最后当柯林斯先生给他时间说话时,他以疏远的礼貌回应。然而,柯林斯先生并未气馁,继续说话,达西先生的轻蔑似乎随着他第二段话的长度而大增,结束时只微微鞠躬,转向别处。柯林斯先生然后回到伊丽莎白身边。

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judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
n. 判断力
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scope /skəʊp/
n. 范围
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established /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
adj. 已建立的,既定的
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ceremony /ˈserəməni/
n. 仪式,礼节
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laity /ˈleɪəti/
n. 平信徒,外行
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clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/
n. 神职人员
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clerical /ˈklerɪkl/
adj. 牧师的,文书的
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provided /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
conj. 假如,只要
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humility /hjuːˈmɪləti/
n. 谦逊
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dictates /dɪkˈteɪts/
n. 命令,指示(复数)
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conscience /ˈkɒnʃəns/
n. 良心
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neglecting /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
v. 忽视(动名词)
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profit /ˈprɒfɪt/
v. 获益
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fitted /ˈfɪtɪd/
adj. 适合的
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habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/
adj. 习惯的
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advances /ədˈvɑːnsɪz/
n. 接近,示好(复数)
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reception /rɪˈsepʃən/
n. 接待
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astonishment /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/
n. 惊讶
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prefaced /ˈprefəst/
v. 以...开始(过去式)
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vexed /vekst/
adj. 烦恼的
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expose /ɪkˈspəʊz/
v. 暴露
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unrestrained /ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd/
adj. 不受限制的
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discouraged /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
adj. 气馁的
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contempt /kənˈtempt/
n. 轻视
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abundantly /əˈbʌndəntli/
adv. 丰富地,非常

“我向您保证,”他说,“没有理由对我的接待不满意。达西先生似乎对我的关注很高兴。他以极大的礼貌回答我,甚至恭维我说,他深信咖苔琳夫人的明辨,确信她绝不会施恩不当。这真是非常得体的想法。总的来说,我对他很满意。”

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utmost /ˈʌt.məʊst/
adj. 极度的,最大的
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discernment /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/
n. 洞察力,识别力
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bestow /bɪˈstəʊ/
v. 给予,授予
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unworthily /ʌnˈwɜː.ðɪ.li/
adv. 不值得地,不配地
🔊 As Elizabeth had no longer any interest of her own to pursue, she turned her attention almost entirely on her sister and Mr. Bingley, and the train of agreeable reflections which her observations gave birth to, made her perhaps almost as happy as Jane. She saw her in idea settled in that very house in all the felicity which a marriage of true affection could bestow; and she felt capable under such circumstances, of endeavouring even to like Bingleys two sisters. Her mothers thoughts she plainly saw were bent the same way, and she determined not to venture near her, lest she might hear too much. When they sat down to supper, therefore, she considered it a most unlucky perverseness which placed them within one of each other; and deeply was she vexed to find that her mother was talking to that one person (Lady Lucas) freely, openly, and of nothing else but of her expectation that Jane would be soon married to Mr. Bingley. It was an animating subject, and Mrs. Bennet seemed incapable of fatigue while enumerating the advantages of the match. His being such a charming young man, and so rich, and living but three miles from them, were the first points of self-gratulation; and then it was such a comfort to think how fond the two sisters were of Jane, and to be certain that they must desire the connection as much as she could do. It was, moreover, such a promising thing for her younger daughters, as Janes marrying so greatly must throw them in the way of other rich men; and lastly, it was so pleasant at her time of life to be able to consign her single daughters to the care of their sister, that she might not be obliged to go into company more than she liked. It was necessary to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, because on such occasions it is the etiquette; but no one was less likely than Mrs. Bennet to find comfort in staying at home at any period of her life. She concluded with many good wishes that Lady Lucas might soon be equally fortunate, though evidently and triumphantly believing there was no chance of it.

由于伊丽莎白不再有自己的兴趣追求,她几乎全神贯注于姐姐和彬格莱先生,观察带来的愉快联想让她几乎和简一样幸福。她在想象中看到姐姐在那所房子里安顿下来,享受真爱婚姻所能赐予的一切幸福;她觉得在此情况下,自己甚至能努力喜欢彬格莱的两个姐妹。她清楚地看到母亲的心思也朝着同一方向,便决定不靠近她,以免听到太多。因此,当大家坐下来吃晚饭时,她认为很不幸,她们被安排得彼此相邻;她懊恼地发现母亲正自由公开地与那人(卢卡斯夫人)交谈,只谈她期望简很快嫁给彬格莱先生。这是个令人振奋的话题,班纳特太太在列举这门亲事的好处时似乎不知疲倦。他是如此迷人的年轻人,这么富有,住得离她们只有三英里,这是她首先自庆的几点;然后想到他那两个姐妹多么喜欢简,确信她们和她一样渴望这门亲事,真是莫大安慰。此外,这对她的小女儿们也是大有希望的事,因为简嫁得这么好,必将让她们接触其他富人;最后,在她这个年纪,能把单身女儿们托付给姐姐照顾,自己不必过多交际,真是愉快。有必要把这情况当作乐事,因为在这种场合这是礼节;但班纳特太太一生中任何时候都不太可能从待在家里得到安慰。她以许多美好祝愿结束,希望卢卡斯夫人很快同样幸运,虽然她显然得意地相信这不可能。

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agreeable /əˈɡriː.ə.bl̩/
adj. 令人愉快的,惬意的
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felicity /fəˈlɪs.ə.ti/
n. 幸福,快乐
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perverseness /pəˈvɜːs.nəs/
n. 任性,固执
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animating /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪŋ/
adj. 鼓舞人心的,使有活力的
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enumerating /ɪˈnjuː.mə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
v. 列举,枚举(enumerate的现在分词)
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self-gratulation /ˌself.ɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
n. 自我庆幸,自满
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consign /kənˈsaɪn/
v. 托付,交付
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etiquette /ˈet.ɪ.ket/
n. 礼仪,礼节
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triumphantly /traɪˈʌm.fənt.li/
adv. 得意洋洋地,胜利地

伊丽莎白徒劳地试图阻止母亲滔滔不绝的话,或劝她小声描述自己的幸福;因为令她说不出的烦恼,她觉察到大部分话被坐在对面的达西先生听去了。她母亲只骂她胡说。

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rapidity /rəˈpɪd.ə.ti/
n. 迅速,快速
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audible /ˈɔː.də.bl̩/
adj. 听得见的
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inexpressible /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspres.ə.bl̩/
adj. 无法表达的
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vexation /vekˈseɪ.ʃən/
n. 烦恼,恼火
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perceive /pəˈsiːv/
v. 察觉,感知
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nonsensical /nɒnˈsen.sɪ.kəl/
adj. 荒谬的,无意义的

“请问,达西先生跟我有什么关系,我要怕他?我确信我们对他没有特别的礼貌义务,非得说些他不爱听的话。”

“看在老天份上,妈妈,小声点儿。得罪达西先生对您有什么好处?--您这样做绝不会让他朋友对您有好感。”

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offend /əˈfend/
v. 冒犯,得罪

然而,她说什么都没用。母亲会以同样清晰的语调谈论她的看法。伊丽莎白羞愧烦恼得一再脸红。她忍不住频频瞥向达西先生,尽管每一瞥都证实了她的恐惧;因为虽然他并不总看着她母亲,但她确信他的注意力始终固定在她身上。他脸上的表情逐渐从愤慨的轻蔑变为镇静而严肃的庄重。

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intelligible /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩/
adj. 可理解的,清晰的
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dreaded /ˈdred.ɪd/
adj. 令人恐惧的,害怕的
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invariably /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bli/
adv. 总是,不变地
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indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
adj. 愤慨的,义愤的
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composed /kəmˈpəʊzd/
adj. 镇静的,沉着的
🔊 At length, however, Mrs. Bennet had no more to say; and Lady Lucas, who had been long yawning at the repetition of delights which she saw no likelihood of sharing, was left to the comforts of cold ham and chicken. Elizabeth now began to revive. But not long was the interval of tranquillity; for when supper was over, singing was talked of, and she had the mortification of seeing Mary, after very little entreaty, preparing to oblige the company. By many significant looks and silent entreaties, did she endeavour to prevent such a proof of complaisance-but in vain; Mary would not understand them; such an opportunity of exhibiting was delightful to her, and she began her song. Elizabeths eyes were fixed on her with most painful sensations; and she watched her progress through the several stanzas with an impatience which was very ill rewarded at their close; for Mary, on receiving amongst the thanks of the table, the hint of a hope that she might be prevailed on to favour them again, after the pause of half a minute began another. Marys powers were by no means fitted for such a display; her voice was weak, and her manner affected. Elizabeth was in agonies. She looked at Jane, to see how she bore it; but Jane was very composedly talking to Bingley. She looked at his two sisters, and saw them making signs of derision at each other, and at Darcy, who continued however impenetrably grave. She looked at her father to entreat his interference, lest Mary should be singing all night. He took the hint, and when Mary had finished her second song, said aloud-

最后,班纳特太太无话可说了;而卢卡斯夫人早已对重复的乐事打哈欠,她看不到分享的可能,便转向冷火腿和鸡肉寻求安慰。伊丽莎白开始恢复精神。但宁静的间歇不长;因为晚饭后,大家谈起唱歌,她羞愧难堪地看到玛丽经不起多少恳求,就准备为大家表演。她以许多意味深长的眼神和无声的恳求试图阻止这种讨好之举--但徒劳;玛丽不理解;能有此机会一展歌喉,她可是求之不得,她开始唱歌。伊丽莎白的眼睛痛苦地盯在她身上;她不耐烦地听她唱完几段,结束时回报甚微;因为玛丽在得到桌边的感谢和希望她再唱一曲的暗示后,停了半分钟,又唱起另一首。玛丽的才艺绝不适合这种展示;她的声音微弱,姿态做作。伊丽莎白痛苦不堪。她看向简,看她如何忍受;但简正镇定地与彬格莱交谈。她看向他那两个姐妹,看到她们互相使眼色嘲笑,也看向达西,他却始终严肃不为所动。她看向父亲,恳求他干预,以免玛丽唱一整晚。他会意,当玛丽唱完第二首歌时,大声说道:

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likelihood /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/
n. 可能性
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revive /rɪˈvaɪv/
v. 恢复精神,苏醒
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tranquillity /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.ti/
n. 平静,安宁
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entreaty /ɪnˈtriː.ti/
n. 恳求,请求
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complaisance /kəmˈpleɪ.zəns/
n. 讨好,顺从
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stanzas /ˈstæn.zəz/
n. 诗节(stanza的复数)
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impatience /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃəns/
n. 不耐烦,急躁
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prevailed /prɪˈveɪld/
v. 说服,盛行(prevail的过去式)
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affected /əˈfekt.ɪd/
adj. 做作的,不自然的
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agonies /ˈæɡ.ə.niz/
n. 极度痛苦(agony的复数)
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composedly /kəmˈpəʊ.zɪd.li/
adv. 镇静地,沉着地
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derision /dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
n. 嘲笑,嘲弄
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impenetrably /ɪmˈpen.ɪ.trə.bli/
adv. 难以渗透地;无法理解地

“唱得够好了,孩子。你让我们高兴得够久了。让其他年轻女士有时间表演吧。”

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exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/
v. 展示,展览

玛丽虽假装没听见,却有些窘迫;伊丽莎白为她难过,也为父亲的话难过,担心自己的焦急无济于事。现在大家请别人表演。

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disconcerted /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜː.tɪd/
adj. 不安的,慌乱的
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anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
n. 焦虑,忧虑
🔊 'If I,' said Mr. Collins, 'were so fortunate as to be able to sing, I should have great pleasure, I am sure, in obliging the company with an air; for I consider music as a very innocent diversion, and perfectly compatible with the profession of a clergyman. I do not mean however to assert that we can be justified in devoting too much of our time to music, for there are certainly other things to be attended to. The rector of a parish has much to do. In the first place, he must make such an agreement for tythes as may be beneficial to himself and not offensive to his patron. He must write his own sermons; and the time that remains will not be too much for his parish duties, and the care and improvement of his dwelling, which he cannot be excused from making as comfortable as possible. And I do not think it of light importance that he should have attentive and conciliatory manners towards everybody, especially towards those to whom he owes his preferment. I cannot acquit him of that duty; nor could I think well of the man who should omit an occasion of testifying his respect towards anybody connected with the family.' And with a bow to Mr. Darcy, he concluded his speech, which had been spoken so loud as to be heard by half the room. Many stared. Many smiled; but no one looked more amused than Mr. Bennet himself, while his wife seriously commended Mr. Collins for having spoken so sensibly, and observed in a half-whisper to Lady Lucas, that he was a remarkably clever, good kind of young man.

“倘若我,”柯林斯先生说,“有幸能歌善唱,我定会乐意为诸位献上一曲;因为我认为音乐是一种极为无害的消遣,与牧师职业完全相容。然而,我并非断言我们可以将过多时间倾注于音乐,因为显然还有其他事务亟待处理。一个教区的牧师职责繁多。首先,他必须就什一税达成协议,既要对自己有利,又不冒犯恩主。他必须亲自撰写讲道稿;剩余时间用于履行教区职责、照料并改善住所,他责无旁贷要让它尽可能舒适。此外,我认为他以留意和安抚的态度对待每个人,尤其是那些提拔他的人,绝非小事。我不能免除他这项责任;我也不能看好一个忽略向与这家庭有关的人表示敬意的人。”说完,他向达西先生一鞠躬,结束了他的演讲,声音洪亮得半个房间都听到了。许多人瞪着眼。许多人微笑;但没人比班纳特先生自己看起来更觉得有趣,而他妻子认真称赞柯林斯先生说得很有道理,并半低声对卢卡斯夫人说,他是个非常聪明善良的年轻人。

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diversion /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/
n. 消遣,娱乐;转移
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compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bl̩/
adj. 兼容的,可共存的
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clergyman /ˈklɜː.dʒi.mən/
n. 牧师,神职人员
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assert /əˈsɜːt/
v. 断言,主张
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justified /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd/
adj. 合理的,有理由的
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devoting /dɪˈvəʊ.tɪŋ/
v. 奉献,投入(devote的现在分词)
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rector /ˈrek.tər/
n. 教区长,校长
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parish /ˈpær.ɪʃ/
n. 教区
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tythes /taɪðz/
n. 什一税(tithe的复数,旧时教区税)
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beneficial /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
adj. 有益的,有利的
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offensive /əˈfen.sɪv/
adj. 冒犯的,攻击性的
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sermons /ˈsɜː.mənz/
n. 布道,讲道(sermon的复数)
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excused /ɪkˈskjuːzd/
v. 免除,原谅(excuse的过去分词)
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conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.ə.tər.i/
adj. 安抚的,调和的
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preferment /prɪˈfɜː.mənt/
n. 晋升,优先权
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acquit /əˈkwɪt/
v. 宣判无罪,免除责任
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omit /əˈmɪt/
v. 省略,遗漏
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testifying /ˈtes.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
v. 证明,作证(testify的现在分词)
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commended /kəˈmend.ɪd/
v. 赞扬,推荐(commend的过去式)
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sensibly /ˈsen.sə.bli/
adv. 明智地,合理地

在伊丽莎白看来,如果她家人约定在晚会上尽可能暴露自己,他们也不可能演得更起劲或更成功了;她认为彬格莱和她姐姐幸好没注意到某些表演,他的性情也不至于因目睹的蠢事而太烦恼。然而,他那两个姐妹和达西先生竟有机会嘲笑她的亲戚,这已够糟了,她无法确定是那位先生的沉默轻蔑,还是那两位女士的傲慢微笑,更难以忍受。

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exhibition /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
n. 展览,展示
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distressed /dɪˈstrest/
adj. 痛苦的,忧虑的
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folly /ˈfɒl.i/
n. 愚蠢,蠢事
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ridiculing /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuː.lɪŋ/
v. 嘲笑,嘲弄(ridicule的现在分词)
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intolerable /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bl̩/
adj. 无法忍受的

晚会余下的时间没给她带来什么乐趣。她被柯林斯先生纠缠,他坚持不懈地待在她身边,虽然没能说服她再与他跳舞,却让她无法与别人跳。她徒劳地恳求他与别人跳,并愿意介绍他给房间里任何年轻女士。他向她保证,至于跳舞,他完全不在意;他的主要目标是以细腻的关注赢得她的好感,因此他决心整晚紧跟着她。这种计划无法争辩。她最大的解脱来自朋友卢卡斯小姐,她常加入他们,好心地与柯林斯先生交谈。

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amusement /əˈmjuːz.mənt/
n. 娱乐,消遣
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perseveringly /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rɪŋ.li/
adv. 坚持不懈地
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indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/
adj. 漠不关心的,冷淡的
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delicate /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/
adj. 微妙的,精致的
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attentions /əˈten.ʃənz/
n. 关注,殷勤(attention的复数)
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relief /rɪˈliːf/
n. 缓解,宽慰
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good-naturedly /ˌɡʊd ˈneɪ.tʃəd.li/
adv. 友善地,好脾气地

她至少免受达西先生进一步注意的冒犯;尽管他常站在离她很近的地方,闲着无事,却从未走近说话。她觉得这可能是她提到威克姆先生的结果,并为此高兴。

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offence /əˈfens/
n. 冒犯, offense的美式拼写,但这里用英式
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disengaged /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
adj. 空闲的,脱离的
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allusions /əˈluː.ʒənz/
n. 暗示,间接提及(allusion的复数)
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rejoiced /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
v. 欣喜,高兴(rejoice的过去式)

浪搏恩一家是最后离开的客人;由于班纳特太太的计策,他们不得不在所有人走后多等了一刻钟马车,这让他们有时间看到这家人多么真心希望他们离开。赫斯脱太太和她妹妹除了抱怨疲劳几乎不开口,显然急于独占房子。她们回绝班纳特太太每次交谈的尝试,使整个聚会气氛沉闷,柯林斯先生的长篇大论也未能缓解多少,他正恭维彬格莱先生和他姐妹们款待的优雅,以及他们对客人的殷勤礼貌。达西一言不发。班纳特先生同样沉默,欣赏着这场景。彬格莱先生和简站在一起,稍离众人,只彼此交谈。伊丽莎白保持与赫斯脱太太或彬格莱小姐一样稳定的沉默;甚至莉迪亚也累得除了偶尔惊呼“天哪,我累死了!”伴以大声哈欠外,说不出更多。

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manoeuvre /məˈnuː.vər/
n. 策略,操纵
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depart /dɪˈpɑːt/
v. 离开,出发
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heartily /ˈhɑː.tɪ.li/
adv. 热烈地,尽情地
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repulsed /rɪˈpʌlst/
v. 拒绝,击退(repulse的过去式)
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languor /ˈlæŋ.ɡər/
n. 倦怠,慵懒
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elegance /ˈel.ɪ.ɡəns/
n. 优雅,高雅
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hospitality /ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/
n. 好客,款待
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politeness /pəˈlaɪt.nəs/
n. 礼貌,客气
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detached /dɪˈtætʃt/
adj. 分离的,超然的
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utter /ˈʌt.ər/
v. 说出,发声
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exclamation /ˌek.skləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
n. 惊呼,感叹

当他们终于起身告辞时,班纳特太太极其恳切地礼貌表示希望很快在浪搏恩见到全家;并特别对彬格莱先生说,保证他任何时候来吃顿家常便饭,无需正式邀请,都会让他们非常高兴。彬格莱感激而愉快,欣然答应从伦敦回来后尽早拜访她,他第二天必须去那里短暂停留。

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pressingly /ˈpres.ɪŋ.li/
adv. 迫切地,紧急地
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formal /ˈfɔː.məl/
adj. 正式的,形式的
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grateful /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/
adj. 感激的,感谢的
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whither /ˈwɪð.ər/
adv. 到哪里,去何处(古语或文学用语)
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