他的统治乃是天命。His rule was ordained by heaven.天命不慆久矣.Long has there been no doubt of Heaven's mandate.言下大有以人力挽回天命之意.Implying that human endeavor could turn back the tides of fate....
The herdsmen camped themselves on the grasslands.牧民们在草原上扎营住宿.Few woodcutters or herdsmen cared to show up in this remote valley.砍柴的、放牛的.The young herdsmen all rode over to attend the rally.年轻的牧民都骑马来参加大会....
He gave us his solemn word, then he welshed on us.他向我们郑重承诺然后又对我们食言了。She welshed on ( the bargain she made with ) us.她与我们洽谈成交后又翻悔了.He often welshed on his promises.他过去经常逃避义务,不履行诺言....