But because it was a dark era, when society was riven by sharp political differences, he adopted a muddled demeanor. When others spoke to him about some matter--whether they described something joyous or tragic, or offered an opinion he shared or opposed--Sima would always say, "Good."
2. 但是，由於當時社會很黑暗，政治鬥爭十分尖銳，他表面上裝得很糊塗，別人和他談什麼事，不管是好是壞，他都回答說「好」。