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威廉姆·莎士比亚生辰
参考文本
William Shakespeare
The (1)bard of Stratford-on-Avon, known to the world as William Shakespeare, was born on April 23, 1564. At any (2)rate , so we say.
Actually, it's impossible to be certain when he was born, just as it is impossible to be certain that the William Shakespeare who lived in Stratford is (3)indeed the very same (4)fellow who wrote all those plays.
But it is certain that no plays have ever been (5)performed so often, (6)translated so much, or (7)analyzed so deeply as the 38 (8)ascribed to William Shakespeare.
The plays, the thing he wrote, no matter how well or badly they are put on, or how often, or by whom, are (9)fascination holds.
Shakespeare's is one birthday well worth (10)celebrating, especially on Stratford-on-Avon.
重点分析
- bard n. 诗人，尤指古代诗人或抒情诗人
1. One of an ancient Celtic order of minstrel poets who composed and recited verses celebrating the legendary exploits of chieftains and heroes.
2. A poet, especially a lyric poet. - at any rate 即便，至少
In any event, whatever the case may be; also, at least.
i.e. At any rate, I promise to be there even if I'm asa little late, or It may not pay well, but at any rate it's a job. - fellow n. 男人，同时代的人，伙伴
1. a. A man or boy.
b. Informal. A boyfriend.
2. A comrade or associate.
3. a. A person of equal rank, position, or background; a peer.
b. One of a pair; a mate: found the lost shoe and its fellow.
4. A member of a learned society.
5. A graduate student appointed to a position granting financial aid and providing for further study. - ascribe to 归因于
1. To attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin. See synonyms at attribute.
2. To assign as a quality or characteristic: was quick to ascribe jealousy to her critics. - fascination n. 魅力，吸引力
1. The capability of eliciting intense interest or of being very attractive.
2. The state of being intensely interested or attracted: listened in fascination.
3. An intensely interesting, attractive quality or trait.
