A Swordsman
剑 客
[唐] 贾岛(许渊冲译)
I’ve sharpened my sword for ten years;
I do not know if it will pierce.
I show its blade to you today.
O who has any grievance? say!
十年磨一剑,
霜刃未曾试。
今日把示君,
谁有不平事。
[词汇] sharpen
v. (使)变锋利(尖锐,清晰);(使)改善,提高;(使)加剧
He started to sharpen his knife.
他开始磨刀。