Pride and Prejudice - Chapter 10
傲慢与偏见 - 第十章
After the Netherfield ball, Mr. Collins decided that he would propose to Elizabeth. He had been staying with the Bennets for some time, and he believed that Elizabeth would make him an excellent wife.
内瑟菲尔德舞会后,柯林斯先生决定向伊丽莎白求婚。他和贝内特家住了一段时间,他相信伊丽莎白会让他成为极好的妻子。
He asked Mrs. Bennet for permission to speak to Elizabeth alone, and she was delighted by the request. She was certain that Elizabeth would accept him.
他请求贝内特太太允许单独与伊丽莎白谈话,她对这个请求很高兴。她确定伊丽莎白会接受他。
Mr. Collins found Elizabeth in the garden, reading a book. He approached her with great formality, and began to speak.
柯林斯先生在花园找到伊丽莎白,在看书。他很正式地接近她,开始说话。
"My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances to set the example of matrimony in his parish. Secondly, that I am convinced it will add very greatly to my happiness. And thirdly—which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier—that it is the particular advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness."
"我结婚的理由是,首先,我认为每个处境容易的牧师在他的教区树立婚姻榜样是正确的事。其次,我确信这将大大增加我的幸福。第三——也许我应该早提到——这是我有荣幸称呼女恩人的非常贵族夫人的特别建议和推荐。"
Elizabeth was amused by his speech but tried to listen politely.
伊丽莎白对他的讲话觉得好笑,但试图礼貌倾听。
"Almost as soon as I entered the house," Mr. Collins continued, "I singled you out as the companion of my future life. But before I am run away with by my feelings on this subject, perhaps it would be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying—and moreover for coming into Hertfordshire with the design of selecting a wife."
"几乎一进房子,"柯林斯先生继续,"我就选你为我的未来生活伴侣。但在我对这个话题的感情跑走之前,也许我应该说明我结婚的理由——此外,带着选择妻子的设计来赫特福德shire。"
He went on to explain that he wanted to reconcile with the Bennet family by marrying one of the daughters, and that he was certain Elizabeth would accept him.
他继续解释他想通过娶一个女儿与贝内特家和好,他确定伊丽莎白会接受他。
"But you must know," Elizabeth said, trying not to laugh, "that I cannot accept your proposal."
"但你知道,"伊丽莎白说,试图不笑,"我不能接受你的求婚。"
Mr. Collins was shocked. "I beg your pardon! This is a most unexpected answer."
柯林斯先生震惊。"我请求你原谅!这是最意外的答案。"
"I am serious," Elizabeth said. "I cannot marry you. I do not love you, and I would not be happy as your wife."
"我是认真的,"伊丽莎白说,"我不能嫁给你。我不爱你,我不会作为你的妻子快乐。"
Mrs. Bennet, who had been listening from behind the bushes, was furious. She entered the garden and scolded Elizabeth for refusing such a good match.
贝内特太太,在灌木丛后听,很生气。她进花园责骂伊丽莎白拒绝如此好的匹配。
But Elizabeth remained firm. She would not marry a man she did not love, no matter what her mother said.
但伊丽莎白保持坚定。她不会嫁她不爱的人,无论母亲说什么。