The Kings Brother 国王的兄弟
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A poor man, presenting himself before the King of Spain, asked his charity, telling him that he was his brother.

Thinking desiring to know how he claimed kindred(家族,亲属关系) to him, the poor fellow replied, We are all descended1 from one common father and mother viz., Adam and Eve. Upon which the king gave him a little copper2 piece of money.

The poor man began to be moan himself, saying, Is it possible that your Majesty3 should give no more than this to your brother? Away, away, replies the king: if all the brothers you have in the world give you as much as I have done, you'll be richer than I am.

一个穷汉去见西班牙国王,说自己是他的兄弟,求他施恩周济。

国王想知道他何以攀认亲戚,穷汉回答说,我们有共同的祖先亚当和夏娃。听了这话,国王就给了他一个小铜子儿。

于是穷人开始叫屈,说:难道您国王陛下就给兄弟这么一点点钱吗?走开,快走,国王回答,如果世界上你所有的兄弟们都像我这样给你一个铜板,你就比我还有钱了。



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1 descended guQzoy     
a.为...后裔的,出身于...的
参考例句:
  • A mood of melancholy descended on us. 一种悲伤的情绪袭上我们的心头。
  • The path descended the hill in a series of zigzags. 小路呈连续的之字形顺着山坡蜿蜒而下。
2 copper HZXyU     
n.铜;铜币;铜器;adj.铜(制)的;(紫)铜色的
参考例句:
  • The students are asked to prove the purity of copper.要求学生们检验铜的纯度。
  • Copper is a good medium for the conduction of heat and electricity.铜是热和电的良导体。
3 majesty MAExL     
n.雄伟,壮丽,庄严,威严;最高权威,王权
参考例句:
  • The king had unspeakable majesty.国王有无法形容的威严。
  • Your Majesty must make up your mind quickly!尊贵的陛下,您必须赶快做出决定!
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