There is no one thing that attracts more birds about the house that a drinking-dish -- large enough for a bathtub as well; and certainly no bird delights in sprinkling the water over his back more than a robin, often aided in his ablutions by the spattering of the sparrows. But see to it that this drinking-dish is well raised above the reach of lurking cats.英文原著 · 《Bird Neighbors》
"Raoul is jealous," said he. "Now let me give you a word of advice. In this place," he added, pointing to a secret door, "are the oils and superfine perfumes of the queen; in this other little closet she performs her ablutions and little feminine offices. I know by much experience that each one of you gentle creatures has her own special perfume, by which she is smelt and recognised. So if, as you say, Raoul is overwhelmingly jealous with the worst of all jealousies, you will use these fast hussies' scents, because your danger approaches fast."英文原著 · 《Droll Stories-2》
With a sigh he went to his room to perform his ablutions, remembering with a slight pang how his wife always had a basin and towel ready for him in the kitchen. In the breaking up of just such homely customs, he was continually reminded of his loss.英文原著 · 《He Fell In Love With His Wife》
IPHIGENIA And that my father lives, by fortune bless'd. THOAS But on the goddess well thy thoughts are turn'd. IPHIGENIA I hate all Greece; for it hath ruin'd me. THOAS What with the strangers, say then, should be done? IPHIGENIA The law ordain'd in reverence we must hold. THOAS Are then thy lavers ready, and the sword? IPHIGENIA First I would cleanse them with ablutions pure. THOAS In fountain waters, or the ocean wave?英文原著 · 《Iphigenia in Tauris》