Name: 金粉世家
Author: 张恨水

🔊 话说金燕西自那日与冷清秋别后,心中懊恼,便去舞榭喝酒解闷。他本已醉意朦胧,又遇着几个朋友,更是喝得烂醉如泥。

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懊恼 ào nǎo

adj. annoyed, vexed, feeling regret or irritation➕

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舞榭 wǔ xiè

n. dance pavilion or stage, often referring to entertainment venues in traditional settings➕

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醉意 zuì yì

n. drunkenness, tipsiness, the state of being drunk➕

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朦胧 méng lóng

adj. dim, blurry, hazy, not clear or distinct➕

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烂醉如泥 làn zuì rú ní

adj. dead drunk, extremely intoxicated to the point of being limp like mud➕

🔊 回到金府时,已是半夜。门房见他东倒西歪,上前搀扶,却被他一把推开,口里胡言乱语,闹得惊动了上下。

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门房 mén fáng

n. gatekeeper, doorman, a person who guards the entrance of a residence or compound➕

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东倒西歪 dōng dǎo xī wāi

adj. reeling, staggering, unsteady and wobbling from side to side➕

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搀扶 chān fú

v. to support by the arm, to help someone walk by holding them➕

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胡言乱语 hú yán luàn yǔ

v. to talk nonsense, to speak irrationally or incoherently➕

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惊动 jīng dòng

v. to alarm, to disturb, to cause a stir or commotion➕

🔊 金铨尚未就寝,听得外面喧哗,出来查看。见燕西如此模样,不禁怒从心头起,喝道:"畜生！你还有半点规矩吗？"

Jin Quan had not yet retired for the night. Hearing the noise outside, he came out to investigate. Seeing Yanxi in such a state, anger welled up in his heart. He shouted, "Beast! Do you have any sense of propriety left?"

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尚未 shàng wèi

adv. not yet, still not, used in formal or written language➕

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就寝 jiù qǐn

v. to go to bed, to retire for the night, formal term for sleeping➕

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喧哗 xuān huá

n. noise, uproar, loud and confused sound➕

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查看 chá kàn

v. to inspect, to check, to examine carefully➕

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不禁 bù jīn

adv. can't help (doing something), unable to refrain from➕

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怒从心头起 nù cóng xīn tóu qǐ

v. anger rises from the heart, a phrase describing sudden intense anger➕

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喝道 hè dào

v. to shout, to yell, to say something loudly and forcefully➕

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畜生 chù sheng

n. beast, animal, often used as an insult meaning someone is brutish or immoral➕

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规矩 guī ju

n. rules, manners, established norms or etiquette➕

🔊 燕西借着酒劲,反唇相讥:"父亲只知责骂,何曾体谅我的心事？"金铨更怒:"你的心事？无非是声色犬马！我金家世代清白,怎出了你这样的不肖子？"

Emboldened by drink, Yanxi retorted, "Father, you only know how to scold. When have you ever considered my troubles?" Jin Quan grew even angrier. "Your troubles? Nothing but wine, women, and song! Our Jin Family has been upright for generations. How could we produce an unworthy son like you?"

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借着 jiè zhe

prep. by means of, using, taking advantage of➕

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酒劲 jiǔ jìn

n. effect of alcohol, the influence or power of alcohol➕

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反唇相讥 fǎn chún xiāng jī

v. to retort sarcastically, to answer back with a sharp or mocking reply➕

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责骂 zé mà

v. to scold, to blame, to rebuke harshly➕

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何曾 hé céng

adv. when ever, used in rhetorical questions to imply 'never' or 'not at all'➕

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体谅 tǐ liàng

v. to show understanding, to sympathize, to consider someone's feelings➕

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心事 xīn shì

n. worry, something on one's mind, personal concerns or troubles➕

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无非 wú fēi

adv. nothing but, merely, only, used to emphasize simplicity or limitation➕

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声色犬马 shēng sè quǎn mǎ

n. sensual pleasures, decadent lifestyle involving music, women, dogs, and horses, referring to hedonistic pursuits➕

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世代 shì dài

n. generation, for generations, a period of time covering multiple generations➕

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清白 qīng bái

adj. innocent, pure, free from guilt or moral blemish➕

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不肖子 bù xiào zǐ

n. unworthy son, unfilial son, a son who does not live up to family expectations➕

🔊 金太太赶来,劝道:"老爷息怒,燕西年轻不懂事,慢慢教导便是。"金铨冷笑道:"教导？他何时听过教导？今日我定要与他分居,让他自生自灭去！"

Mrs. Jin hurried over and tried to calm him. "Sir, please calm your anger. Yanxi is young and inexperienced. We can teach him gradually." Jin Quan sneered, "Teach him? When has he ever listened to teaching? Today, I am determined to separate from him. Let him fend for himself!"

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赶来 gǎn lái

v. to rush over, to come quickly, often in response to an event➕

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劝道 quàn dào

v. to advise, to persuade, to say something in an attempt to convince➕

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息怒 xī nù

v. to calm anger, to pacify someone's rage➕

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不懂事 bù dǒng shì

adj. ignorant, not sensible, lacking understanding or maturity➕

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教导 jiào dǎo

v. to teach, to instruct, to guide morally or intellectually➕

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冷笑 lěng xiào

v. to sneer, to laugh coldly, to express scorn or disdain➕

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分居 fēn jū

v. to live apart, separation, especially of married couples not divorcing but living separately➕

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自生自灭 zì shēng zì miè

v. to fend for oneself, to leave to one's own fate, to survive or perish naturally without help➕

🔊 燕西此时酒醒了一半,见父亲动真怒,心中惶恐,却又不肯低头。金铨当即吩咐下人,为燕西收拾行李,即刻搬出金府。

By now, Yanxi had sobered up somewhat. Seeing his father's genuine anger, he felt terrified but refused to bow his head. Jin Quan immediately ordered the servants to pack Yanxi's luggage and move him out of Jin Residence at once.

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酒醒 jiǔ xǐng

v. to sober up, to recover from drunkenness➕

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动真怒 dòng zhēn nù

v. to get really angry, to show genuine anger➕

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惶恐 huáng kǒng

adj. terrified, fearful, filled with anxiety or dread➕

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不肯 bù kěn

v. unwilling to, refusing to➕

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低头 dī tóu

v. to lower one's head, to yield, to submit or admit defeat➕

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当即 dāng jí

adv. immediately, at once, without delay➕

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吩咐 fēn fù

v. to instruct, to order, to give directions or commands➕

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下人 xià rén

n. servant, subordinate, a person of lower status in a household➕

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收拾 shōu shí

v. to pack, to tidy up, to put things in order➕

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行李 xíng li

n. luggage, baggage, personal belongings for travel➕

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即刻 jí kè

adv. immediately, right away, at this very moment➕

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搬出 bān chū

v. to move out, to vacate a residence➕

🔊 众兄弟姊妹都来求情,金铨执意不从。燕西只得黯然离去,暂住到一处公寓中。

All the brothers and sisters came to plead for mercy, but Jin Quan remained adamant. Yanxi had no choice but to leave dejectedly. He took temporary lodging in an apartment.

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众兄弟姊妹 zhòng xiōng dì zǐ mèi

n. all brothers and sisters, referring to siblings collectively➕

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求情 qiú qíng

v. to plead for mercy, to beg for leniency or forgiveness➕

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执意 zhí yì

adv. insistently, stubbornly, determinedly persisting in an action➕

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不从 bù cóng

v. not to comply, to disobey, to refuse to follow orders or advice➕

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只得 zhǐ dé

adv. have no choice but to, forced to, must➕

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黯然 àn rán

adj. dejected, downcast, feeling sad or dispirited➕

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离去 lí qù

v. to leave, to depart, to go away from a place➕

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暂住 zàn zhù

v. to stay temporarily, to reside for a short period➕

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公寓 gōng yù

n. apartment, flat, a self-contained housing unit in a building➕

🔊 这一夜,燕西独对孤灯,回想父亲言语,心如刀割。又念及冷清秋,更觉前途茫茫,不知如何是好。

That night, Yanxi sat alone by a solitary lamp. Recalling his father's words, his heart felt as if cut by a knife. Thinking of Leng Qingqiu, he felt even more that the future was bleak and uncertain, not knowing what to do.

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独对 dú duì

v. to face alone, to be alone with something or someone➕

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孤灯 gū dēng

n. lonely lamp, a lamp that symbolizes solitude or loneliness➕

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回想 huí xiǎng

v. to recall, to think back, to remember past events➕

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言语 yán yǔ

n. words, speech, verbal expression➕

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心如刀割 xīn rú dāo gē

adj. heart feels as if cut by a knife, extreme emotional pain or grief➕

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念及 niàn jí

v. to think of, to recall, to consider or remember someone or something➕

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前途茫茫 qián tú máng máng

adj. future is bleak or uncertain, feeling lost about what lies ahead➕

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不知如何是好 bù zhī rú hé shì hǎo

v. not know what to do, feel at a loss or helpless➕

第五十八章 情种恨风波醉真拼命 严父嗤豚犬愤欲分居 (Chapter 58: The Lover's Resentment in Drunken Strife; The Stern Father's Scorn and Fury to Separate)

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第五十八章情种恨风波醉真拼命严父嗤豚犬愤欲分居 (Chapter 58: The Lover's Resentment in Drunken Strife; The Stern Father's Scorn and Fury to Separate)