英语沙龙：To Fanny Keats, 20th December 1819

To Fanny Keats, 20th December 1819 Wentworth Place

My dear Fanny;

When I saw you last, you asked me whether you should see me again before Christmas—You would have seen me if I had been quite well.

I have not, though not unwell enough to have prevented me—not indeed at all—but fearful lest the weather should affect my throat which on exertion¹ or cold continually threatens me—by the advise of my doctor I have had a warm great coat made and have ordered some thick shoes—so furnished I shall be with you if it holds a little fine before Christmas day.

I am, ever, my dear Sister 

Yours affectionately 

John Keats

1 exertion   

n.尽力，努力

参考例句：

• We were sweating profusely from the exertion of moving the furniture.我们搬动家具大费气力，累得大汗淋漓。
• She was hot and breathless from the exertion of cycling uphill.由于用力骑车爬坡，她浑身发热。