"forsooth" in Chinese (Traditional)
的確(古語/文學用語)- 果真如此
Definition
Forsooth 是一個古老或文學用語,意思是「的確」或「事實上」,常用於諷刺或歷史語境。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'Forsooth' 是古英語單詞,現在幾乎不用,只在模仿古英語、幽默或諷刺時使用,常見於莎士比亞和聖經文本。
Examples
Forsooth, he was late again.
**的確**,他又遲到了。
The king said, 'Forsooth, you speak wisely.'
國王說:「**的確**,你說得很有道理。」
Forsooth, this is a difficult task.
**的確**,這是一項艱鉅的任務。
You think that's impressive? Forsooth, it's just a small favor.
你覺得那很了不起?**的確**,不過是個小忙罷了。
She laughed and said, 'Forsooth, I never thought I'd see the day!'
她笑著說:「**的確**,我從沒想過會有這一天!」
'You have finished already?' 'Forsooth, I have,' he replied, grinning.
「你已經完成了?」「**的確**,我完成了。」他笑著回答道。