(单词翻译:单击)
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There is a widely read book that tells us everyone is a sinner.
有一本流行的书告诉我们每个人都是罪人。
Of course, not everyone feels guilt over the bad things they do.
当然了,不是每个人看了这书都对他们所做的坏事感到愧疚。
In contrast, there are those who assume more than their share of the blame.
相反的,有些人认为那应该比应受的谴责更多。
There are others, who sooth their consciences with small acts of kindness.
还有些人用他们善意的小事安抚他们的良心。
Or by telling themselves their sins were justified.
或者告诉他们自己他们的罪行是正当的。
Finally, there are the ones who simply vow to do better next time, and pray for forgiveness.
最后,有些人会发誓下一次会做好些,然后为了饶恕而祈祷。
Sometimes, their prayers are answered.
有时他们的祈祷被回应了。
影视精讲
Feel guilt: 感到愧疚
The boys quite like doing nothing, but it makes me feel guilty.
孩子们很喜欢什么也不做,但这让我感到内疚。
in contrast: 相反,相比之下
In contrast, president obama could present a difficult challenge for beijing.
与此相反,奥巴马总统能够给带去中国一些挑战。
In contrast, italy's manufacturing recovery appeared less advanced.
相比之下,意大利制造业的复苏似乎相对滞后。
sooth their consciences 安抚他们的良心
There are others, who sooth their consciences with small acts of kindness. Or by telling themselves their sins werejustified.
还有些人用他们善意的小事安抚他们的良心,或者告诉他们自己他们的罪行是正当的。
pray for: 为...祈祷
Dear lord, I pray for wisdom to understand my man;
万能的主啊,我祈求给我智慧以理解他;