We-ell, I s'pose I'd have to rescue a girl. It seems they always do that. But it would be nicer, I think, to rescue some real rich man. He'd say: "My noble preserver! How can I sufficiently reward you?" and take out his pocketbook. And wouldn't say: "Take back your proffered gold," and make like I was pushing it away, "take back your proffered gold. I but did my duty." And then wouldn't forget all about it. And one day, after I'd forgotten all about, it, the man would die, and will me a million dollars, or a thousand, I don't know.英文原著 · 《Back Home》
Miss ------ marries Mr.------- next week. WHO PROFFERS LOVE, PROFFERS DEATH, says Weller to a dwarf: in my opinion, the conclusion must instantly choak the little lady. Admiral marries Lady; there the danger, if danger is, will be on the other side. The lady has wanted a man so long, that she now compounds for half a one. Half a loaf----英文原著 · 《Letters to His Son, 1756-58》
"But natheless I see your true intent, And trust upon your wit, and have done aye: Wherefore of my free will I will assent To wedde me, as soon as e'er I may. But whereas ye have proffer'd me to-day To choose me a wife, I you release That choice, and pray you of that proffer cease.英文原著 · 《The Canterbury Tales》
"No, Douglas!" quoth Earl Piercy then, "Thy proffer I do scorn; I will not yield to any Scot That ever yet was born!"英文原著 · 《A Bundle of Ballads》
He proffered her at last his arm, and she, having strangely taken courage, let him lead her through the rooms and persuade her to some refreshment. Seeing her so wondrously emerge from her chrysalis, and under the protection of so distinguished a companion, all looked at her as she passed with curious amazement, and indeed Mistress Anne was all but overpowered by the reverence shown them as they made their way.英文原著 · 《A Lady of Quality》
Your Honor, two years ago, Illinois legislature, in a 109 to-0 vote, passed the Peterson Law which makes us the only state in the union which allows hearsay evidence such as this proffer evidence such as this proffer when the accused benefits from the death.美剧 · 《The Good Wife》
You acted like my rabbi, proffering wisdom when you were working me, fucking with my head, undermining my sense of purpose.美剧 · 《Billions》
- Again, no explanation was proffered. - Curiouser and curiouser.美剧 · 《Downton Abbey》