In addition to the feeling of frustrated boredom, they now began to feel pessimistic about the vicissitudes of life and to itch with the desire for something fresh to give them the excitement they needed.

• 于是在无事可为的寂寞的微闷而外，又添上了人事无常的悲哀，以及热痒痒地渴想新奇刺激的焦灼。