He had foresight, but has less now than formerly, pointing to a moral retrogression, which, when taken with the decline of his fortunes, seems to indicate some evil influence, probably drink, at work upon him.
他过去很有远见,可,非昔比,再加上家道中落,因此,精神日趋颓废,这仿佛说明了他受到某种有害的影响,也许染上了酗酒的恶习。