董贝父子中董贝的形象 双语小说连载:《董贝父子》第9章 Part 5

双语小说连载:《董贝父子》第9章 Part 5  

Mr Brogley himself was a moist-eyed
pink-plexioned
crisp-haired man
of a bulky figure and an easy temper - for that class of Caius Marius who sits upon the ruins of other people's Carthages
can keep up his spirits well enough. He had looked in at Solomon's shop sometimes
to ask a question about articles in Solomon's way of business; and Walter knew him sufficiently to give him good day when they met in the street. But as that was the extent of the broker's acquaintance with Solomon Gills also
Walter was not a little surprised when he came back in the course of the forenoon
agreeably to his promise
to find Mr Brogley sitting in the back parlour with his hands in his pockets
and his hat hanging up behind the door.
'Well
Uncle Sol!' said Walter. The old man was sitting ruefully on the opposite side of the table
with his spectacles over his eyes
for a wonder
instead of on his forehead. 'How are you now?'
Solomon shook his head
and waved one hand towards the broker
as introducing him.
所罗门摇摇头，一只手向经纪人挥了挥，作为介绍他。
'Is there anything the matter?' asked Walter
with a catching in his breath.
'No
no. There's nothing the matter
said Mr Brogley. 'Don't let it put you out of the way.' Walter looked from the broker to his Uncle in mute amazement. 'The fact is
' said Mr Brogley
'there's a little payment on a bond debt - three hundred and seventy odd
overdue: and I'm in possession.'
'In possession!' cried Walter
looking round at the shop.
'Ah!' said Mr Brogley
in confidential assent
and nodding his head as if he would urge the advisability of their all being fortable together. 'It's an execution. That's what it is. Don't let it put you out of the way. I e myself
because of keeping it quiet and sociable. You know me. It's quite private.'
'Uncle Sol!' faltered Walter.
'Wally
my boy
' returned his uncle. 'It's the first time. Such a calamity never happened to me before. I'm an old man to begin.' Pushing up his spectacles again (for they were useless any longer to conceal his emotion)
he covered his face with his hand
and sobbed aloud
and his tears fell down upon his coffee-coloured waistcoat.
'Uncle Sol! Pray! oh don't!' exclaimed Walter
who really felt a thrill of terror in seeing the old man weep. 'For God's sake don't do that. Mr Brogley
what shall I do?'
注释：acquaintance 1. (对某人的)相识
认识;熟(with someone)
2. 熟悉；了解；知道(with)
3. 相识的人(或人们)；[总称]熟人
词组：
acquaintance with 相识
acquaintance with someone 对某人的相识，熟
nodding acquaintance 相识不深的人；不完整或肤浅的知识
make the acquaintance of vt. 和…相识，结识
例句：
(1) Ours is a recent acquaintance .
我们是最近才认识的。
(2) He is an old journalistic acquaintance.
他是我在新闻界的一位旧交。
(3) He is not a friend
only an acquaintance.
他不是朋友，只是相识。
(4) My acquaintance with his works is slight.
我对他的作品了解甚少。
(5) It was then that I made his acquaintance.
我是在那时认识的他。
(6) I had some acquaintance with this subject.
对这一课题我曾有所了解。
(7) I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance.
能认识您，真是很高兴。
(8) I must go and bid wele to the new acquaintance.
我该过去向那位新朋友表示欢迎。
exclaim vi. 呼喊，惊叫；大声叫嚷
vt. 大声说出
vi.呼喊，惊叫；大声叫嚷
例句：
(1) Why exclaim for a piece of fallen flower?
何必为一瓣花朵的凋零而叹息?。
(2) You exclaim
as you cuddle
hug
and kiss.
你惊叹，当你拥抱，拥抱，亲吻。
(3) Glory to you! We exclaim with a joyful soul.
到你的光荣﹗我们与欢乐的灵魂呼喊。
(4) When people exclaim
"the world's gone mad! ""
当人们惊呼，“世界已经疯了！”
(5) So then let us exclaim
'In this season delight.
所以，让我们欢呼，“在这欢快的季节里。
(6) I can not help but exclaim
how terrible figures!
我不禁惊叹，多么可怕的数字！
(7) You might exclaim "I can't believe what I hear! ""
你可能感叹，这真是难以置信！
(8) He can not help exclaim at how much his son have grow.
他的儿子已长那么高了，他不禁惊叫起来。
(9) A closer look
you might exclaim that she is half-breed!
再仔细看看，或许你会惊叹原来她也是混血儿！