1.The introduction was followed up on his side by a happy readiness of conversation -- a readiness at the same time perfectly correct and unassuming; and the whole party were still standing and talking together very agreeably, when the sound of horses drew their notice, and Darcy and Bingley were seen riding down the street. On distinguishing the ladies of the group, the two gentlemen came directly towards them, and began the usual civilities.
【句子翻譯】一經介紹之后,他就高高興興,懇懇切切地談起話來──既懇切,又顯得非常正派,而且又有分寸。他們正站在那兒談得很投機的時候,忽然聽到一陣得得的馬蹄聲,只見達西和彬格萊騎著馬從街上過來。這新來的兩位紳士看見人堆里有這幾位小姐,便連忙來到她們跟前,照常寒喧了一番。
【難句解析】
follow up vt. 窮追,跟蹤,重復補充
It is a dangerous plan, one you'll have to follow up on your own account.
這是一項危險的計劃,你要繼續干下去,就得自己擔風險。
draw one's notice“引起某人的注意”;
No one can hum him to draw his attention.
沒有人可以用哼歌來吸引他的注意。
on doing sth.“一...就...”;
On seeing her mother, the little began to cry.
一看到媽媽,小姑娘就開始哭起來。
2.Bingley was the principal spokesman, and Miss Bennet the principal object. He was then, he said, on his way to Longbourn on purpose to inquire after her.
【句子翻譯】帶頭說話的是彬格萊,他大部分的話都是對班納特小姐說的。他說他正要趕到浪博恩去拜訪她。
【難句解析】
on one's way to“在去...的路上”;
My dad will drop me off on his way to work.
爸爸上班時順道送我上學。
on purpose to“意在...,準備...”
I came here on purpose to see you.
我特地來這里看你。
I came here on purpose so as to inform you of my intended departure .
我特意來這里告知你我打算離開。