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美国语文第六册 第123期:拉法耶特和罗伯特·莱克斯(5)

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 They would mourn over no common dangers, trials, and calamities1; 他们会为没有共同的危险、考验和灾难而悲哀，

for the road of duty has been to them the path of pleasantness, the way of peace. 因为对他们来说责任这条道路就是获得愉悦与达成和平的必经之路。
Their memory of the past would be rich in gratitude2 to God, and love to man; 他们对过去的回忆在很大程度上就是对上帝的感恩，对人类的大爱；
their enjoyment3 of the present would be a prelude4 to heavenly bliss5; 他们现实的欢乐预示着天国的极乐。
their prospects6 of the future, bright and glorious as faith and hope. 他们对未来、光明和荣耀的憧憬作为信仰和希望。
Such was the reception of Lafayette, the warrior7; such would be that of Robert Raikes, the Howard of the Christian8 church. 这就是拉法耶特这位勇士的欢迎会，也是基督教堂的守护神霍华德——罗伯特·莱克斯的欢迎会。
And which is the nobler benefactor9, patriot10, and philanthropist? 哪一位才是更高尚的捐助者、爱国者和慈善家呢？
Mankind may admire and extol11 Lafayette more than the founder12 of the Sunday schools; 人们也许会钦佩和赞美拉法耶特是主日学校的创始人，
but religion, philanthropy, and enlightened common sense must ever esteem13 Robert Raikes the superior of Lafayette. 但是宗教、博爱和抱有开明常识的人必定认为罗伯特·莱克斯比拉法耶特更高尚。
His are the virtues14, the services, the sacrifices of a more enduring and exalted15 order of being. 他的美德、献身和牺牲精神是人类坚忍和崇高的化身。
His counsels and triumphs belong less to time than to eternity16. 他的忠告和巨大成就与日月同辉。
The fame of Lafayette is of this world; the glory of Robert Raikes is of the Redeemer's everlasting17 kingdom. 拉法耶特的声望是这个世界给予的，罗伯特·莱克斯的荣誉是救世主的永恒王国授予的。
 

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1 calamities 16254f2ca47292404778d1804949fef6     
n.灾祸，灾难( calamity的名词复数 )；不幸之事
参考例句：
  • They will only triumph by persevering in their struggle against natural calamities. 他们只有坚持与自然灾害搏斗，才能取得胜利。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • One moment's false security can bring a century of calamities. 图一时之苟安，贻百年之大患。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2 gratitude p6wyS     
adj.感激，感谢
参考例句：
  • I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
  • She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。
3 enjoyment opaxV     
n.乐趣；享有；享用
参考例句：
  • Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同，我们这次访问更加愉快了。
  • After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话，这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。
4 prelude 61Fz6     
n.序言，前兆，序曲
参考例句：
  • The prelude to the musical composition is very long.这首乐曲的序曲很长。
  • The German invasion of Poland was a prelude to World War II.德国入侵波兰是第二次世界大战的序幕。
5 bliss JtXz4     
n.狂喜，福佑，天赐的福
参考例句：
  • It's sheer bliss to be able to spend the day in bed.整天都可以躺在床上真是幸福。
  • He's in bliss that he's won the Nobel Prize.他非常高兴，因为获得了诺贝尔奖金。
6 prospects fkVzpY     
n.希望，前途(恒为复数)
参考例句：
  • There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
  • They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。
7 warrior YgPww     
n.勇士，武士，斗士
参考例句：
  • The young man is a bold warrior.这个年轻人是个很英勇的武士。
  • A true warrior values glory and honor above life.一个真正的勇士珍视荣誉胜过生命。
8 Christian KVByl     
adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒
参考例句：
  • They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
  • His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。
9 benefactor ZQEy0     
n. 恩人，行善的人，捐助人
参考例句：
  • The chieftain of that country is disguised as a benefactor this time. 那个国家的首领这一次伪装出一副施恩者的姿态。
  • The first thing I did, was to recompense my original benefactor, my good old captain. 我所做的第一件事, 就是报答我那最初的恩人, 那位好心的老船长。
10 patriot a3kzu     
n.爱国者，爱国主义者
参考例句：
  • He avowed himself a patriot.他自称自己是爱国者。
  • He is a patriot who has won the admiration of the French already.他是一个已经赢得法国人敬仰的爱国者。
11 extol ImzxY     
v.赞美，颂扬
参考例句：
  • We of the younger generation extol the wisdom of the great leader and educator.我们年轻一代崇拜那位伟大的引路人和教育家的智慧。
  • Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 我要天天称颂你，也要永永远远赞美你的名。
12 Founder wigxF     
n.创始者，缔造者
参考例句：
  • He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
  • According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。
13 esteem imhyZ     
n.尊敬，尊重；vt.尊重，敬重；把…看作
参考例句：
  • I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
  • The veteran worker ranks high in public love and esteem.那位老工人深受大伙的爱戴。
14 virtues cd5228c842b227ac02d36dd986c5cd53     
美德( virtue的名词复数 )； 德行； 优点； 长处
参考例句：
  • Doctors often extol the virtues of eating less fat. 医生常常宣扬少吃脂肪的好处。
  • She delivered a homily on the virtues of family life. 她进行了一场家庭生活美德方面的说教。
15 exalted ztiz6f     
adj.(地位等)高的，崇高的；尊贵的，高尚的
参考例句：
  • Their loveliness and holiness in accordance with their exalted station.他们的美丽和圣洁也与他们的崇高地位相称。
  • He received respect because he was a person of exalted rank.他因为是个地位崇高的人而受到尊敬。
16 eternity Aiwz7     
n.不朽，来世；永恒，无穷
参考例句：
  • The dull play seemed to last an eternity.这场乏味的剧似乎演个没完没了。
  • Finally,Ying Tai and Shan Bo could be together for all of eternity.英台和山伯终能双宿双飞，永世相随。
17 everlasting Insx7     
adj.永恒的，持久的，无止境的
参考例句：
  • These tyres are advertised as being everlasting.广告上说轮胎持久耐用。
  • He believes in everlasting life after death.他相信死后有不朽的生命。

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