Chrysanthème, Yves, and little Oyouki have struck up a friendship so intimate that it amuses me. I even think that in my home life this
intimacy1 is what affords me the greatest entertainment. They form a contrast which gives rise to the most absurd jokes, and unexpected situations. He brings into this fragile little paper house his
nautical2 freedom and ease of manner, and his Breton accent; and these tiny mousmes, with
affected3 manners and bird-like voices, small as they are, rule the big fellow as they please; make him eat with chop-sticks; teach him Japanese pigeon-vole, cheat him, and quarrel, and almost die of laughter over it all.
Certainly he and Chrysanthème take a pleasure in each other’s society. But I remain
serenely4 undisturbed, and can not imagine that this little doll, with whom I play at married life, could possibly occasion any serious trouble between this “brother” and me.
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intimacy
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| n.熟悉，亲密，密切关系，亲昵的言行 |
参考例句： |
- His claims to an intimacy with the President are somewhat exaggerated.他声称自己与总统关系密切，这有点言过其实。
- I wish there were a rule book for intimacy.我希望能有个关于亲密的规则。
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nautical
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| adj.海上的，航海的，船员的 |
参考例句： |
- A nautical mile is 1,852 meters.一海里等于1852米。
- It is 206 nautical miles from our present location.距离我们现在的位置有206海里。
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affected
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| adj.不自然的，假装的 |
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- She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
- His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
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serenely
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| adv.安详地，宁静地，平静地 |
参考例句： |
- The boat sailed serenely on towards the horizon.小船平稳地向着天水交接处驶去。
- It was a serenely beautiful night.那是一个宁静美丽的夜晚。
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