アンの青春 第十七章

CHAPTER XVII A Chapter of Accidents(38)

原文
"I know I'm too much inclined that, way" agreed Anne ruefully. "When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part IS glorious as long as it lasts . . . it's like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost pays for the thud."

語彙など
  • inclined:〜の傾向がある
  • ruefully:悲しそうに,しょげて
  • wing:翼
  • anticipation:期待
  • with a thud:ドサッと
  • glorious:素晴らしい,素晴らしく愉快な
  • as long as:〜である限りは
  • last:続く
  • soar:舞い上がる
  • pay for:代価を払う