Such an intimate, promoted to power, was always lost. His duties and cares absorbed him and affected his balance of mind. Unless his friend served some political purpose, friendship was an effort.

如此知己，晋升为权贵，却总是失之交臂。他的职责和忧虑使他心烦意乱，影响了他的心理平衡。除非他的朋友服务于某种政治目的，否则友谊是一种努力。