The Sick Kite

时间：2007-04-27 01:33:57

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A KITE, sick unto death, said to his mother:  "O Mother! do not
mourn, but at once invoke1 the gods that my life may be
prolonged."  She replied, "Alas2! my son, which of the gods do you
think will pity you? Is there one whom you have not outraged3 by
filching from their very altars a part of the sacrifice offered
up to them?' 


We must make friends in prosperity if we would have
their help in adversity.

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1 invoke G4sxB     
v.求助于(神、法律)；恳求，乞求
参考例句：
  • Let us invoke the blessings of peace.让我们祈求和平之福。
  • I hope I'll never have to invoke this clause and lodge a claim with you.我希望我永远不会使用这个条款向你们索赔。
2 alas Rx8z1     
int.唉(表示悲伤、忧愁、恐惧等)
参考例句：
  • Alas!The window is broken!哎呀！窗子破了！
  • Alas,the truth is less romantic.然而，真理很少带有浪漫色彩。
3 outraged VmHz8n     
a.震惊的，义愤填膺的
参考例句：
  • Members of Parliament were outraged by the news of the assassination. 议会议员们被这暗杀的消息激怒了。
  • He was outraged by their behavior. 他们的行为使他感到愤慨。

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