Game of Thrones · 第 1 季
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trade

/trˈeɪd/A2

行当 / 职业 (n.)

大家熟知它有「贸易」的意思,但熟词偏义指「维持生计的手艺或行业」。瓦里斯说「情报就是我的行当」,意思是他靠贩卖消息吃饭。

To see you again after so many years is a blessing. Your poor hands.
-How did you know I was coming? -Knowledge is my trade, my lady.
Did you bring the dagger with you, by any chance?