Chapter 3: Moving to Yonville
第3章:搬到永维尔
Charles decided to move his medical practice to the town of Yonville, hoping that a new environment would help Emma overcome her boredom. The family packed their belongings and prepared to leave Tostes behind forever.
查尔斯决定把诊所搬到永维尔镇,希望新环境能帮助艾玛克服她的厌倦。全家打包了行李,准备永远离开托斯特。
On the way to their new home, Emma met a young lawyer named Leon Dupuis. Leon worked at the local court and was immediately fascinated by Emma's beauty and sadness. They talked about literature and music, and Emma felt that she had finally found someone who understood her.
在去新家的路上,艾玛遇到了一位名叫莱昂·杜普伊的年轻律师。莱昂在当地法院工作,立刻被艾玛的美貌和悲伤所吸引。他们谈论文学和音乐,艾玛觉得她终于找到了一个理解她的人。
When they arrived in Yonville, the family moved into a comfortable house near the town center. Charles was hopeful that this change would make Emma happier. However, Emma was secretly dreaming of Leon and the conversations they had shared during their journey.
当他们到达永维尔时,全家搬进了镇中心附近的一所舒适的房子。查尔斯希望这次改变能让艾玛更快乐。然而,艾玛在梦中思念着莱昂以及他们在旅途中分享的对话。
The move to Yonville seemed promising at first, but Emma soon found herself just as bored as before. The town was larger than Tostes, but life there was still quiet and predictable. Only the thought of seeing Leon again gave her any joy.
搬到永维尔起初似乎有希望,但艾玛很快发现自己和以前一样无聊。这个城镇比托斯特大,但那里的生活仍然安静和可预测。只有再次见到莱昂的想法给她带来任何快乐。