128后出塞五首其一

Going out the Passes: Second Series I When a man-child is born into the world, he should be ennobled when reaching his prime. In battle one can accumulate deeds of merit, so how could I keep the hills of home? Called for the muster[1], we set out for Ji Gate, when the army moves, I cannot stay. I buy a horse-whip for a thousand in silver, adorn my sword-hilt for a hundred. The neighborhood sees me on my way, kinfolk crowd all around the road. Those with white-streaked hair take their places in front, tipsy from ale, they offer me delicacies. The young men have a different gift— with a smile I examine a Wu scimitar[2]. 单词释义 [1] muster [ˈmʌstə(r)] n. 聚集的人群; (尤指) 集结的兵力; [2] scimitar [ˈsɪmɪtə(r)] n. 短弯刀;