双语小说连载:《董贝父子》第14章 Part 4

Dombey didn't seem to be absolutely blinded by the light let in upon his intellect, but he made Miss Blimber a little bow.

董贝似乎没有被照到他才智上的亮光完全夺去了目力，但他向布林伯小姐稍稍鞠了个躬。

'"Analysis,"' resumed Miss Blimber, casting her eye over the paper, '"of the character of P. Dombey." I find that the natural capacity of Dombey is extremely good; and that his general disposition to study may be stated in an equal ratio. Thus, taking eight as our standard and highest number, I find these qualities in Dombey stated each at six three-fourths!'

“‘对保·董贝性格的分析’。”布林伯小姐把眼光投到纸上，“我发现董贝的天赋才能是非常好的；他爱好学习的性格也可以给予相同的评价。因此，把八作为我们的标准和最高数字，我认为董贝的这些品质每种可以评定为六又四分之三！”

Miss Blimber paused to see how Paul received this news. Being undecided whether six three-fourths meant six pounds fifteen, or sixpence three farthings, or six foot three, or three quarters past six, or six somethings that he hadn't learnt yet, with three unknown something elses over, Paul rubbed his hands and looked straight at Miss Blimber. It happened to answer as well as anything else he could have done; and Cornelia proceeded.

布林伯小姐停了一下，看看保罗是怎样接受这个消息的。保罗不知道六又四分之三是指六镑十五先令还是六便士三法新①，还是六英尺三英寸，还是六点三刻，还是六个他还没有学习到的什么东西以及三个另外不知道的东西，所以就搓搓手，直望着布林伯小姐。看来他这样的回答不比他所能作出的其他任何回答坏；科妮莉亚就继续说下去。

'"Violence two. Selfishness two. Inclination to low company, as evinced in the case of a person named Glubb, originally seven, but since reduced. Gentlemanly demeanour four, and improving with advancing years." Now what I particularly wish to call your attention to, Dombey, is the general observation at the close of this analysis.'

“‘粗暴二。自私二。喜欢跟粗野的人交往，就像在一位名叫格拉布的人的情况中所表现的，原先是七，但以后减少了。上流人士的举止四，并逐渐进步’。现在，董贝，我特别希望促请您注意的是这一分析末尾的总的评语。”

Paul set himself to follow it with great care.

保罗做好准备，极为注意地听这个评语。

'"It may be generally observed of Dombey,"' said Miss Blimber, reading in a loud voice, and at every second word directing her spectacles towards the little figure before her: '"that his abilities and inclinations are good, and that he has made as much progress as under the circumstances could have been expected. But it is to be lamented of this young gentleman that he is singular (what is usually termed old-fashioned) in his character and conduct, and that, without presenting anything in either which distinctly calls for reprobation, he is often very unlike other young gentlemen of his age and social position." Now, Dombey,' said Miss Blimber, laying down the paper, 'do you understand that?'

“对董贝可以作出总的评语如下，”布林伯小姐说道；她高声朗读，每念完两个词的时候，都要把眼镜转向她前面的小人儿：“‘他的才能与嗜好是好的；他取得了在现有情况下所能期望的进步；但这位年轻的先生值得惋惜的是，他的性格与行为怪僻（通常称为老气）；虽然并没有任何显然需要加以责备的表现，但他常常跟其他和他的年龄与社会地位相近的年轻的先生们很不相同。’好了，董贝，”布林伯小姐放下那张纸，说道，“您听懂了吗？”

'I think I do, Ma'am,' said Paul.

“我想听懂了，夫人，”保罗说道。

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①法新（farthing）：旧时英国铜币，等于1A4便士。

注释：disposition n. 处置；[心理] 性情；[军] 部署；倾向
词根：dispose
adj. disposable 可任意处理的；可自由使用的；用完即可丢弃的
disposed 有…倾向的；打算做…的；有某种健康状态的

n. disposal 处理；支配；清理；安排
dispose 处置；性情

v. disposed 处理；配置；使适应（dispose的过去分词）；使有倾向

vi. dispose 处理；安排；（能够）决定

vt. dispose 处理；处置；安排
词组：
disposition effect处置效应；处分效果；错位效应；处分效应
foreclosure disposition扣押抵债处置
psychological disposition心理倾向
Plant disposition植物配置
disposition flaw性格缺陷
personal disposition个人秉赋；人倾向
file disposition文件安置
secondary disposition次要性格
mental disposition心理倾向
例句：
(1) She has a good disposition.
她的性情好。
(2) She has shown no abnormality in intelligence or in disposition.
她在智力或性情上都未显示出任何反常。
(3) The twin brothers are alike in appearance but differ greatly in disposition.
这对孪生兄弟外貌很相像， 但性格却相差很大。
(4) We have hardly a trait, desire or disposition that is the same across all circumstances.
我们几乎没有哪种特质、欲望或性情在所有情况下都是相同的。
(5) We hold the goods at your disposition.
我们保留货物等候你们处置。
(6) Seek out those with an upbeat disposition – you’ll find it is infectious.
寻找那些性格积极向上的人——你会发现乐观是可以传染的。
(7) Methodology of withdrawal, including disposition of assets.
撤离的方法，包括财产的处置；


spectacle n. 精彩的表演；奇特的现象；出人意外的情况
词根：spectacle
tacled 戴了眼镜的；有眼镜状斑纹的
adv. spectacularly 壮观地；引人注目地

词组：spectacle stone透石膏
spectacle plate双孔板；双孔钣；吊柱眼板
Spectacle cases眼镜盒
spectacle screw眼镜螺丝
protecting spectacle防护眼镜
Spectacle Mechanisms眼镜构造
natural spectacle自然奇观
例句：
(1) A curious spectacle was witnessed.
目击了这一奇异的景象。
(2) It was really an absurd spectacle.
这真是一个荒唐的场面。
(3) The crowd was dazzled by the spectacle.
人群被这一奇观弄得眼花缭乱。
(4) The city after the earthquake was a terrible spectacle.
地震过后的城市一派可怕的景象。
(5) It is a spectacle, for everyone. I do not care about that.
这对所有人都是个场面，我不在乎。
(6) Many of the new projects, however, actually skip the spectacle of doomsday.
不过，眼下的许多新片实际上都跳过了有关世界末日的壮观景象。
(7) The marvelous spectacle being famed for steep valley would be lost forever.
由陡峭峡谷而闻名的三峡奇观将永远失去了。
(8) I need to buy new spectacle frames but I will keep the old lenses.
我需要买新的眼镜框, 不过我会留着旧镜片。
(9) The woman serving tea in the conference room almost fainted at the spectacle.
房间里倒茶的女服务生看到这一景象几乎昏厥过去。