He was too Buoyant, too full of ruddy life, too assured. He succeeded with many who were not quite schooled in the art of love. He failed dismally where the woman was slightly experienced and possessed innate refinement.

• 他太轻浮快活,太爱寻欢作乐,又太自信了。他在勾引那些初出茅庐,缺乏爱情经验的姑娘时往往成功。但是碰到稍有经验,情感高雅的女子时,他就一筹莫展,不能得手了。