That the equipment of modern camping becomes yearly more sophisticated is an entertaining paradox for the cynic
现代露营装备变得一年比一年更讲究,这对那些厌世嫉俗者来说是一件有趣的自相矛盾的事情。
A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
玩世不恭者,是只知一切事物的价钱而不知其价值的人。
Roberts is a real cynic; he won't accept anything or anyone on face value.
罗伯特实在是一个玩世不恭的人;他不会对任何事或任何人信以为真。