But after aunt Celia had looked up my family record and given a provisional consent, and papa Schuyler had cabled a reluctant blessing, I did not feel capable of any further self-restraint.英文原著 · 《A Cathedral Courtship》
She sent away the men to rest, calling for others in their places; but leave the bedside herself she would not. 'Twas a strange thing to see her strength and bravery, which could not be beaten down. When the doctor came again he found her there, and changed his surly and reluctant manner in the presence of a duchess, and one who in her close linen gown wore such a mien.英文原著 · 《A Lady of Quality》
"Oh, I know Lascars," Sara said, handing over the reluctant monkey. "I was born in India."英文原著 · 《A Little Princess》
As my sister went on with the story, I could see the waves grow black, and could hear the wind mutter and growl, while the fisherman called for the first, second, and then reluctantly, for the third time:--英文原著 · 《A New England Girlhood》
He did not want to go to San Francesco's Pool with the Marchesino, but he did not wish to seem reluctant to go. And he said to himself now that his interior hesitation was absurd. Night had fallen. By the time they reached the Pool the inmates of the Case del Mare would probably be asleep. Even if they were not, what did it matter? The boat would lie among the vessels of the fishermen. The Marchesino and he would share the fishermen's repose. And even if Hermione and Vere should chance to be out of doors they would not see him, or, if they did, would not recognize him in the night.英文原著 · 《A Spirit in Prison》
The glamour of the magician was upon him. Perhaps behind the stars there were terrors, too. But who, looking upon them, could believe it? Detail might create a picture; its withdrawal let in upon the soul the spirit light of the true magic. It was a mistake to search too much, to draw too near, to seek always to see clearly. The Night taught that in Italy, and many things not to be clothed with words. Reluctantly at last he lifted his arms from the balcony rail and got up to leave the restaurant. He dreaded the bustle of the street.英文原著 · 《A Spirit in Prison》
But I'll grant-- reluctantly-- transmission bugs on Chuck and Rhoades Sr.'s residences.美剧 · 《Billions》
Traditional banks have been reluctant to take on and process this cash.美剧 · 《Billions》
So the guy reluctantly let us in and we sat down on the floor. So the guy reluctantly let us in and we sat down on the floor.演讲 · 《The story of a girl ~ Rick Smolan》