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The Story of Philosophy《哲学的故事》第1章Plato第5节V. The Political Problem第1段第2句引文第6句:
Justice would be simple matter, says Plato, if men were simple; an anarchist communism would suffice. For a moment he gives his imagination reign:
First, then, let us consider what will be their way of life…. Will they not produce corn, and wine, and clothes, and shoes, and build houses for themselves? And when they are housed they will work in summer commonly stripped and barefoot, but in winter substantially clothed and shod. They will feed on barley and wheat, baking the wheat and kneading the flour, making noble puddings and loaves; these they will serve up on a mat of reed or clean leaves, themselves reclining the while upon beds of yew or myrtle boughs. And they and their children will feast, drinking of the wine which they have made, wearing garlands on their heads, and having praises of the gods on their lips, living in sweet society, and having a care that their families do not exceed their means; for they will have an eye to poverty or war…. Of course they will have a relish — salt, and olives, and cheese, and onions, and cabbages or other country herbs which are fit for boiling; and we shall give them a dessert of figs, and pulse, and beans, and myrtleberries, and beechnuts which they will roast at the fire, drinking in moderation. And with such a diet they may be expected to live in peace to a good old age, and bequeath a similar life to their children after them (273).
浙江大学译本:当然,他们也讲究一些调味品,如盐、橄榄、奶酪、洋葱、卷心菜或其他可以放进锅里煮的香草。无花果、大豆、豌豆、香桃木浆果、山毛榉坚果也被拿来在火上烧烤后制成甜点,就着酒吃。
解析
1、Of course they will have a relish — salt, and olives, and cheese, and onions, and cabbages or other country herbs which are fit for boiling;
当然,他们会有一些调料,如盐、橄榄、奶酪、洋葱、卷心菜或者其它适合煮的野菜;
relish: a seasoned sauce that is used to add flavor to other foods and that is made of chopped fruit or vegetables开胃小菜,调味品
2、and we shall give them a dessert of figs, and pulse, and beans, and myrtleberries, and beechnuts which they will roast at the fire, drinking in moderation.
我们将备上餐后甜点,如无花果、大豆、豌豆、香桃木浆果、以及放在火上烤着吃的山毛榉坚果,配以适量小酒。
fig: a sweet fruit that grows on a tree and that is usually eaten dry 无花果
pulse: 在农业、烹饪、营养学等场景里,表示“豆子;豆科植物”
beechnut: 山毛榉坚果
in moderation: in a way that is reasonable and not excessive适量
I really think everything in moderation and balance. 我真的的认为一切都要适度和平衡。
当然,他们会有一些调料,如盐、橄榄、奶酪、洋葱、卷心菜或者其它适合煮的野菜;我们将备上餐后甜点,如无花果、大豆、豌豆、香桃木浆果、以及放在火上烤着吃的山毛榉坚果,配以适量小酒。
这句写出了他们的调味品及餐后甜点。除了盐、奶酪,全都看到食材本来的样子。