pottage

It was argued that by joining the Common Market Britain would be giving away her national rights and advantage for a pottage of gentiles.

有人争辩说，加入西欧共同市场英国将失去民族权利和优势，是因小失大。

It was said that by joining the Common Market Britain would be giving away her national rights and advantages for a mess of pottage.

据说英国参加共同市场是为了一碗红豆汤而损害国家的利益。

Do you think I'll depart from my correct stand just for a mess of pottage? No, never.

难道你认为我会因为一点点利益就改变我的立场吗？不，永远不会。

man sacrifices his individuality , his " birthright , " for a pottage of lentils.

人会为了肉汤而牺牲他的个人独立性和生存权。

Casseroles and pottage prevail in the damp winters, while light soups and less oily dishes are preferred during the hot summer months.

潮湿的冬天，瓷器装的浓汤很流行；炎热的夏季，清淡的汤和少油腻的菜是大家喜欢的。

Voters have thrice said no to this mess of pottage.

这已经是第三次选民们对这样的条约说不了。

And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint

有一天，雅各熬汤，以扫从田野回来累昏了。

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles;

于是，雅各把饼和红豆汤给了以扫；

Minced chicken and corn pottage

鸡茸粟米汤

Duck and lotus seeds pottage

莲子鸭羹