济慈诗歌和书信选(英文版)49 To Fanny Keats, 5 July 1820 Wednesday

 　　To Fanny Keats, 5 July 1820 Wednesday

　　My dear Fanny;

　　I have had no return of the spitting of blood, and for two or three days have been getting a little stronger. I have no hopes of an entire reestablishment of my health under some months of patience. My physician tells me I must contrive¹ to pass the Winter in Italy. This is all very fortunate for us—we have no recourse but patience, which I am now practicing better than ever I thought it possible for me. I have this moment received a letter from Mr. Brown, dated Dunvegan Castle, Island of Skye. He is very well in health and Spirits. My new publication hyas been out for some days and I have directed a copy to be bound for you, which you will receive shortly.

　　Keep yourself in as good hopes as possible; in case my illness should continue an unreasonable² time many of my friends would I trust for my sake do all in their power to console and amuse you, at the least word from me.

　　Be above all things careful of your health which is the corner stone of all pleasure.

　　Your affectionate Brother

　　John—

1 contrive   

vt.谋划，策划；设法做到；设计，想出

参考例句：

• Can you contrive to be here a little earlier?你能不能早一点来？
• How could you contrive to make such a mess of things?你怎么把事情弄得一团糟呢？

2 unreasonable   

adj.不讲道理的，不合情理的，过度的

参考例句：

• I know that they made the most unreasonable demands on you.我知道他们对你提出了最不合理的要求。
• They spend an unreasonable amount of money on clothes.他们花在衣服上的钱太多了。