ANTHOLOGY OF MASSACHUSETTS POETS (11)

时间：2007-10-29 01:53:37

（单词翻译:单击）

CHAPTER ROUSSEAU

THAT odd, fantastic ass¹, Rousseau, Declared himself unique. How men persist in doing so, Puzzles me more than Greek.

The sins that tarnish² whore and thief Beset³ me every day. My most ethereal belief Inhabits common clay.

分享到：

点击

收听单词发音

1 ass
n.驴；傻瓜，蠢笨的人
参考例句：
He is not an ass as they make him.他不象大家猜想的那样笨。 An ass endures his burden but not more than his burden.驴能负重但不能超过它能力所负担的。

2 tarnish
n.晦暗，污点；vt.使失去光泽；玷污
参考例句：
The affair could tarnish the reputation of the prime minister.这一事件可能有损首相的名誉。 Stainless steel products won't tarnish.不锈钢产品不会失去光泽。

3 beset
v.镶嵌；困扰，包围
参考例句：
She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。 The plan was beset with difficulties from the beginning.这项计划自开始就困难重重。