As to our City of Dublin, shambles may be appointed for this purpose, in the most convenient parts of it, and butchers we may be assured will not be wanting; although I rather recommend buying the children alive, and dressing them hot from the knife, as we do roasting pigs.英文原著 · 《A Modest Proposal》
"Here, then, I also stay," said Elspat, rising up and speaking with assumed composure. "I have seen my husband's death--my eyelids shall not grieve to look on the fall of my son. But MacTavish Mhor died as became the brave, with his good sword in his right hand; my son will perish like the bullock that is driven to the shambles by the Saxon owner who had bought him for a price."英文原著 · 《Chronicles of the Canongate》
"And you think she would not marry for a title?"
"I don't believe any pure American girl would sell herself, like a sheep in the shambles! And she is pure! A lamb, a lily! cried Perry, growing incoherent in his heat. "She would not if her heart were preoccupied," said Jean thoughtfully. "And you think----" he said breathlessly. But Jean only laughed, and said no more. The guide had been paying profound deference to Prince Wolfburgh, keeping close to his heels.英文原著 · 《Frances Waldeaux》
The inquiring rustic who shambles up erect when we are lying low among the reeds, even he disposes of our fortunes, with whom, as with all men, we must be patient, dwelling ever -英文原著 · 《Introduction to The Compleat Angler》
We are not poor, although we have No roofs of cedar, nor our brave Baiae, nor keep Account of such a flock of sheep; Nor bullocks fed To lard the shambles; barbels bred To kiss our hands; nor do we wish For Pollio's lampreys in our dish.英文原著 · 《Lyrical Poems》
When I look at the shambles my life has become-- from my firing, to my public disgrace, to my election with strings attached, to the destruction of my marriage, to my family falling into disrepair-- ah, did I make mistakes to cause it?美剧 · 《Billions》
When I look at the shambles my life has become from my firing, to my election with strings attached, to the destruction of my marriage, it all tracks back to one source.美剧 · 《Billions》
I cleaned the house, which was in shambles because that bitch that claims to be my older sister has been boycotting her domestic duties.美剧 · 《Shameless》