Mr. Stryver shouldered his way through the law, like some great engine forcing itself through turbid water, and dragged his useful friend in his wake, like a boat towed astern.

• 斯特莱佛先生像艘在汹涌的急流中破浪前进的大型汽轮在法学界横冲直撞，把他那很有用的朋友拖在身后，像拖了一只小船。