CHAPTER XVI

They knew the way and went to seek you along the narrow lane, but I wandered abroad into the night for I was ignorant.

 

I was not schooled enough to be afraid of you in the dark, therefore I came upon your doorstep unaware¹.

 

The wise rebuked² me and bade me be gone, for I had not come by the lane.

 

I turned away in doubt, but you held me fast, and their scolding became louder every day.

1 unaware   

a.不知道的，未意识到的

参考例句：

• They were unaware that war was near. 他们不知道战争即将爆发。
• I was unaware of the man's presence. 我没有察觉到那人在场。

2 rebuked   

责难或指责( rebuke的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• The company was publicly rebuked for having neglected safety procedures. 公司因忽略了安全规程而受到公开批评。
• The teacher rebuked the boy for throwing paper on the floor. 老师指责这个男孩将纸丢在地板上。