A Creaking Tail

时间：2007-12-12 06:04:57

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  AN American Statesman who had twisted the tail of the British Lion
until his arms ached was at last rewarded by a sharp, rasping
sound.

  "I knew your fortitude1 would give out after a while," said the
American Statesman, delighted; "your agony attests2 my political
power."

  "Agony I know not!" said the British Lion, yawning; "the swivel in
my tail needs a few drops of oil, that is all."

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1 fortitude offzz     
n.坚忍不拔；刚毅
参考例句：
  • His dauntless fortitude makes him absolutely fearless.他不屈不挠的坚韧让他绝无恐惧。
  • He bore the pain with great fortitude.他以极大的毅力忍受了痛苦。
2 attests 1ffd6f5b542532611f35e5bc3c2d2185     
v.证明( attest的第三人称单数 )；证实；声称…属实；使宣誓
参考例句：
  • The child's good health attests his mother's care. 这孩子健康的身体证实他母亲照料周到。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • The boy's good health attests to his mother's care. 这个男孩的良好健康就是他母亲细心照顾的明证。 来自辞典例句

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