He was afflicted with a ravenous appetite, which he had never been able to satisfy, and not earning enough to afford any extras, he cut himself huge chunks of bread, and bolted even the least savoury platefuls, with a gormandizing air.

他胃口大开，一直无法满足，而且收入不足以支付任何额外费用，他给自己切了大块面包，甚至连最不好吃的一盘都狼吞虎咽起来，带着一种令人垂涎欲滴的气氛。