His ambition was blasted by these repeated failures.
以前，玛丽想和一位有雄心壮志的男人结婚。
Mary wanted to marry a man with ambition.
壮志饥餐胡虏肉，笑谈渴饮匈奴血。待从头、收拾旧山河，朝天阙。
With lofty aspirations, we long to feast on the flesh of the Hu invaders when hungry, and drink the blood of the Xiongnu enemies with laughter when thirsty. Awaiting the day when we can reclaim the lost lands, and present ourselves at the imperial court.