Gradually the river grows wider, the banks recede, the waters flow more quietly, and in the end, without any visible break, they become merged in the sea, and painlessly lose their individual being.
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visible adj. obvious 明显的
- Any ship that crosses the Pacific is accompanied for many days by the smaller albatross, which may keep company with the vessel for an hour without visible or more than occasional movement of wing.
- There was a visible improvement in her health.
- The most visible sign of the intensity of the crisis is unemployment. 危机加剧的最明显迹象是失业情况。
The man who, in old age, can see his life in this way, will not suffer from the fear of death, since the things he cares for will continue.
suffer (from) 苦于某事
- The man will not suffer from the fear of death.不会遭受对死亡的恐惧
- Dieters suffer from violent mood swings. 节食者们经受剧烈的情绪变化的折磨。
- Many kids suffer from acne and angst.许多孩子深受粉刺和焦虑之苦。
| be afflicted by / with... 苦于某事 | He is afflicted by / with diabetes / a sense of inferiority. |
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| be racked / tormented / tortured + by / with... 痛不欲生（语气更重） | God almighty, where are you when the world is racked / tormented / tortured by war.被战争折磨得痛不欲生 |
since 因为（连词）
- Since the deadline has been extended, we have another week to finalize the report. （既然截止日期已经延长了，我们就有多一周的时间来完成报告。）
- The movie received excellent reviews, since it features two Oscar-winning actors and a renowned director. （这部电影获得了极好的评价，因为它由两位奥斯卡获奖演员和一位著名导演主演。）
- Since we are all here and ready, let's start the meeting immediately. （既然我们都到齐了并准备好了，我们这就开始会议吧。）
since 做介词，表“自从”
- He's been in exile in India since 1959. 他自1959年以来一直流亡印度。
- She's lived there since before the war. 她从战前起就一直住在那里。
- I've done nothing much since this morning. 自从今天上午我什么都没做。
| because of ... 因为...；由于...（最常用，中性） | The flight was delayed because of the heavy fog. 由于大雾，航班延误了。 |
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| by reason of... 由于...；因为...（较正式，常用于法律或官方语境） | He was excused from the duty by reason of his ill health. 他因健康状况不佳而被免除了职责。 |
| due to ... 由于...；归因于...（中性，常用于解释原因） | The accident was due to the driver's carelessness. 这次事故是由于司机的粗心大意。 |
| for 因为 (作介词，用于表示原因的名词后) | He's soon to make a speech explaining his reasons for going. 他很快将会发表讲话说明去的原因。 |
| owing to ... 由于...；因为...（较正式，与 because of 相似，但更正式） | Owing to the cancellation of the train, we had to take a taxi. 由于火车取消了，我们不得不打出租车。 |
| thanks to ... 多亏了...；幸亏有...（强调积极、有利的原因） | We finished the project on time thanks to everyone's hard work. 多亏了大家的努力工作，我们才按时完成了项目。 |
| on account of ... 由于...；因为...（中性，与 because of 意思相近，略正式） | The store closed early on account of the power outage. 由于停电，商店提前关门了。 |
介词 + 名词 + 同位语从句 = 普通从属连词 语法替换（介词改造当连词用）
- People who work in offices are frequently referred to as ‘white-collar workers' for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work.
- I was not surprised to find that the machine still refused to work after I had reassembled it, for the simple reason that I was left with several curiously shaped bits of metal which did not seem to fit anywhere.
- Despite the fact that the bottle is tinted a delicate shade of green, an observant visitor would soon notice that it is filled with what looks like a thick, grayish substance.
| despite the fact that ... 尽管...（正式）tough / although / even though / while ... | Despite the fact that the evidence was insufficient, the jury found him guilty. 尽管证据不足，陪审团仍然裁定他有罪。 |
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| in spite of the fact that ... 尽管...（正式）tough / although / even though / while ... | The event was a great success in spite of the fact that the weather was terrible. 尽管天气很糟糕，这次活动仍然非常成功。 |
| for the reason that ... 因为...；由于...（正式） | The proposal was rejected for the reason that it was too expensive. 该提案被拒绝的原因是它太昂贵了。 |
| because of the fact that ... 因为...；由于...（正式） | The merger was postponed because of the fact that the financial details were incomplete. 由于财务细节不完整，合并被推迟了。 |
| due to the fact that ... 由于...；因为...（正式） | The closure of the road was necessary due to the fact that there were severe floods. 由于发生严重洪水，关闭道路是必要的。 |
| on account of the fact that ... 因为...；由于...（正式）because / since / as ... | Security was heightened on account of the fact that the threat level had been raised. 由于威胁级别提高，安保措施得到了加强。 |
care for 喜欢
- The things he cares for will continue.
- I don't really care for modern art.
- Would you care for a cup of tea?
| care about 关心，在乎，介意 | He doesn't seem to care about his grades. 他似乎不在乎 |
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And if, with the decay of vitality, weariness increases, the thought of rest will be not unwelcome.
decay v./n.腐烂；衰退、衰败
- Old civilization may fall into decay.衰败
- The power of the Roman Empire was decaying at the time of Nero.
- Each civilization is born, it culminates, and it decays.
unwelcome adj. unwanted; undesirable 不想要的
- The mayor delivered the unwelcome news that city employees may have to take unpaid time off. 市长宣布了人们不想听到的消息，所有城市雇员可能不得不进行不带薪休工。
- GIANNI MION'S holiday started with an unwelcome surprise. 詹尼米翁在假期的一开始就遇到了一桩意外事件。
- Hidden and unwelcome impulses from the unconscious from emerging.来自无意识暴露出的隐藏和讨厌的冲动。
I should wish to die while still at work, knowing that others will carry on what I can no longer do, and content in the thought that what was possible has been done.
I should... 我倒是希望这样（表达一种不太成熟的看法、意见）
- I should imagine it will take about 3 hours.
- I should think that's a good idea.
while still at work 状语从句的省略(1.状语从句的主语与主句主语一致。2.状语从句的谓语包含 be 动词。)
- Metals expand when heated and contract when cooled. when (they are) heated 加热时
- Francis Preston Blair Jr., although born in Kentucky, lived and practiced in Missouri. although (he was) born in Kentucky 尽管他出生在肯塔基州
- He is therefore forgiven if late for a dinner party.if (he is) late for a dinner party 如果他参加晚宴迟到
- We’ll resolve the Vladivostok issue with peaceful means when (it is) ever possible, with force when (it is) necessary. （例外）如果状语从句的主语是虚指的主语it，那这个时候就可以把be动词和主语it同时省略，可以不考虑主句主语统一
…, and content in the thought that…
…, and (being) content / satisfied in the thought (=because I think) that …