Comic：Napoleon and his Waterloo
【明報專訊】The Smarties and Eason were in a competition.
“ Dr Panda: Today's champion goes to... ”
“ Dr Panda: ...the Smarties! Let's give it up for them! ”
“ MoMo: Thank you everyone for your continuous support. ”
“ Pat: It seems that Eason has finally met his Waterloo. ”
“ Eason: My Waterloo? What's that? ”
“ MoMo: It means you've lost to us. ”
“ Bill: Stop! Eason! ”
◆Know more
Napoleon Bonaparte (拿破崙, 1769-1821) was the first emperor of France and one of the world's greatest military leaders. In 1804, he crowned himself emperor. He successfully expanded his empire and conquered most of Europe in a series of wars called the Napoleonic Wars.
He introduced a set of laws called the Napoleonic Code. It allowed freedom of religion but did not grant privileges based on birth. It encouraged science and arts as well as promoted education and economy. Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and was exiled.
■English highway﹕
To meet one's Waterloo
''To meet one's Waterloo'' is an idiom which means ''to suffer a great defeat'', usually after being successful at something.
e.g. After winning numerous games, the tennis player met his Waterloo in the final.
■Glossary
conquer (v) 征服
grant (v) 給予
privilege (n) 特權
exile (v) 放逐
[Smarties' Power English 第287期]
