《绝望的主妇》精讲294

There is a widely read book that tells us everyone is a sinner.

有一本流行的书告诉我们每个人都是罪人。

Of course, not everyone feels guilt¹ over the bad things they do.

当然了，不是每个人看了这书都对他们所做的坏事感到愧疚。

In contrast, there are those who assume more than their share of the blame.

相反的，有些人认为那应该比应受的谴责更多。

There are others, who sooth their consciences with small acts of kindness.

还有些人用他们善意的小事安抚他们的良心。

Or by telling themselves their sins were justified².

或者告诉他们自己他们的罪行是正当的。

Finally, there are the ones who simply vow³ to do better next time, and pray for forgiveness.

最后，有些人会发誓下一次会做好些,然后为了饶恕而祈祷。

Sometimes, their prayers are answered.

有时他们的祈祷被回应了。

1 guilt   

n.犯罪；内疚；过失，罪责

参考例句：

• She tried to cover up her guilt by lying.她企图用谎言掩饰自己的罪行。
• Don't lay a guilt trip on your child about schoolwork.别因为功课责备孩子而使他觉得很内疚。

2 justified   

a.正当的，有理的

参考例句：

• She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. 她认为有充分的理由要求退款。
• The prisoner has certainly justified his claims by his actions. 那个囚犯确实已用自己的行动表明他的要求是正当的。

3 vow   

n.誓(言)，誓约；v.起誓，立誓

参考例句：

• My parents are under a vow to go to church every Sunday.我父母许愿，每星期日都去做礼拜。
• I am under a vow to drink no wine.我已立誓戒酒。