伊索寓言之老 鬣 狗
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原文：
A Hound, who had been excellent one in his time, and had done good service to his master in the field, at length become worn out with the weight of years and trouble. One day, when hunting the wild boar, he seized the creature by the ear, but his teeth giving way, he was forced to let go his hold, and the boar escaped. Upon this the huntsman, coming up, severely rate him. But the feeble Dog replied: "Spare your old servant! it was the power not not the will that failed me. Remember rather what I was, than abuse me for what I am.
詞匯：
in his time 想當年
at length 后來，最后
worn out 累垮了
the weight of years and trouble 長年勞累
seized ... by the ear 咬住 ... 的耳朵
give way 讓步
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