He was in a state of irritation natural to a gentleman of fine parts who had been snubbed in a benevolent attempt to confer a distinction upon a young woman of inferior characteristics.

• 一个才华横溢的男子在向一个品格次等的女子慷慨垂情受到冷遇时往往会觉得愤愤不平，他这几天来一直怀有这种情绪。