Older people often try to ignore their infirmities.年纪大的人常常试图忽视自己年迈体衰的事实。He had no patience with the infirmities of human nature.他对人性的软弱毫无耐心.Deafness and failing eyesight are among the infirmities of old age.耳聋眼花是年老体衰的现象....
The Monsignor turned his gaze from the flames to meet the Colonel's.这位大人凝视的目光离开火苗，与上校的目光相遇。Looking through the cabin window I saw the flicker of flames.透过船舱的窗户我看到了闪烁的火光。His brother beat out the flames with a blanket...