The Hound of the Baskervilles — Page 10
Recognizing, as I do, that you are the second highest expert in Europe—"
我承认，您是欧洲第二高的专家——"
"Indeed, sir! May I inquire who has the honour to be the first?" asked Holmes with some asperity.
"哦，真的吗，先生！我可以冒昧地问一下，谁有幸位居第一？"福尔摩斯带着几分尖锐地问道。
"To the man of precisely scientific mind the work of Monsieur Bertillon must always appeal strongly."
"对于思维精确科学的人来说，贝尔蒂永先生的工作必定始终具有强烈的吸引力。"
"Then had you not better consult him?"
"那您何不去请教他呢？"
"I said, sir, to the precisely scientific mind. But as a practical man of affairs it is acknowledged that you stand alone.
"我说的是，先生，对于思维精确科学的人而言。但作为一个务实的实干家，公认您是无与伦比的。
I trust, sir, that I have not inadvertently—"
我相信，先生，我并非有意冒犯——"
"Just a little," said Holmes.
"略有一点，"福尔摩斯说道。
"I think, Dr. Mortimer, you would do wisely if without more ado you would kindly tell me plainly what the exact nature of the problem is in which you demand my assistance.
"我认为，莫蒂默医生，如果您能不再绕弯子，直接告诉我您所寻求我帮助的问题究竟是什么性质，那将是明智之举。
Vocabulary
- 我
- wǒ — I, me; first-person singular pronoun
- 承认
- chéngrèn — To admit, acknowledge, or recognize something
- 您
- nín — Polite form of 'you', showing respect
- 是
- shì — To be; linking verb indicating identity or state
- 欧洲
- Ōuzhōu — Europe; the European continent
- 第二
- dì èr — Second; ranking number two in order
- 高
- gāo — High, tall; of great level or degree
- 的
- de — Structural particle indicating possession or modification
- 专家
- zhuānjiā — Expert, specialist in a particular field
- 哦
- ó / ò — Interjection expressing surprise or realization
- 真的
- zhēn de — Really, truly; used to express genuineness
- 吗
- ma — Question particle forming yes/no questions
- 先生
- xiānsheng — Mister, sir; respectful address for a man
- 可以
- kěyǐ — Can, may; expressing permission or possibility
- 冒昧
- màomèi — To take the liberty; presumptuous or bold
- 地
- de — Adverbial particle linking adverb to verb
- 问
- wèn — To ask, inquire; posing a question
- 一下
- yīxià — Once, briefly; softens the tone of a request
- 谁
- shéi / shuí — Who; interrogative pronoun for a person
- 有幸
- yǒuxìng — To have the honor or good fortune
- 位居
- wèijū — To rank, occupy a particular position or place
- 第一
- dì yī — First; ranking number one in order
- 带着
- dàizhe — Carrying, bearing; doing something with a quality
- 几分
- jǐ fēn — A bit of, somewhat; an indefinite small amount
- 尖锐
- jiānruì — Sharp, keen, incisive; penetrating in tone
- 问道
- wèn dào — Asked, inquired; said in the form of a question
- 对于
- duìyú — For, regarding, with respect to something
- 思维
- sīwéi — Thinking, thought process, cognitive activity
- 精确
- jīngquè — Precise, exact, accurate in detail
- 科学
- kēxué — Science; systematic study of the natural world
- 人
- rén — Person, people; human being
- 来说
- lái shuō — Speaking from a perspective; as for, in terms of
- 工作
- gōngzuò — Work, job; to work or labor
- 必定
- bìdìng — Certainly, definitely; bound to be the case
- 始终
- shǐzhōng — Always, from beginning to end, consistently
- 具有
- jùyǒu — To possess, have; to be characterized by
- 强烈
- qiángliè — Strong, intense, powerful in effect or feeling
- 吸引力
- xīyǐnlì — Attraction, appeal; power to draw interest
- 那
- nà — Then, in that case; that (demonstrative)
- 何不
- hébù — Why not; suggesting an obvious course of action
- 去
- qù — To go; moving toward a destination
- 请教
- qǐngjiào — To seek advice, consult someone respectfully
- 他
- tā — He, him; third-person singular male pronoun
- 呢
- ne — Particle indicating a question or mild suggestion
- 说的
- shuō de — What is being said; referring to someone's words
- 而言
- éryán — As far as... is concerned; speaking in terms of
- 但
- dàn — But, however; introduces a contrasting statement
- 作为
- zuòwéi — As, in the capacity of; acting in a role
- 一个
- yī gè — One, a; measure word for general objects
- 务实
- wùshí — Pragmatic, practical; focused on real results
- 实干家
- shígànjiā — Doer, practical worker; person of action
- 公认
- gōngrèn — Universally acknowledged, generally recognized
- 无与伦比
- wú yǔ lún bǐ — Unparalleled, incomparable; without equal
- 相信
- xiāngxìn — To believe, trust; have confidence in something
- 并非
- bìng fēi — Not at all, by no means; emphatic negation
- 有意
- yǒuyì — Intentionally, on purpose; deliberate action
- 冒犯
- màofàn — To offend, give offense; disrespectful action
- 略有
- lüè yǒu — Slightly having; possessing a small degree of
- 一点
- yīdiǎn — A little, a bit; small amount of something
- 说道
- shuō dào — Said; narrative verb introducing direct speech
- 认为
- rènwéi — To think, believe, consider; holding an opinion
- 医生
- yīshēng — Doctor, physician; medical professional
- 如果
- rúguǒ — If, supposing; introduces a conditional clause
- 能
- néng — Can, be able to; expressing capability
- 不再
- bù zài — No longer, not anymore; cessation of action
- 绕弯子
- rào wānzi — To beat around the bush; avoid speaking directly
- 直接
- zhíjiē — Direct, straightforward; without detour or delay
- 告诉
- gàosu — To tell, inform; communicate information to someone
- 所
- suǒ — Particle indicating the object of a verb phrase
- 寻求
- xúnqiú — To seek, look for; searching for something needed
- 帮助
- bāngzhù — Help, assistance; to aid or support someone
- 问题
- wèntí — Problem, question, issue; matter needing attention
- 究竟
- jiūjìng — Exactly, after all; used for emphasis in questions
- 什么
- shénme — What; interrogative pronoun for things or matters
- 性质
- xìngzhì — Nature, character, quality of something
- 那将
- nà jiāng — That would; introducing a future hypothetical result
- 明智
- míngzhì — Wise, sensible; showing good judgment
- 之举
- zhī jǔ — An act, a move; referring to a course of action
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