In spite of this, the Italians regarded him as a sort of hero. When he died at the age of 80, the Florentines gave him a state funeral and had a picture painted which was dedicated to the memory of 'the most valiant soldier and most notable leader, Signor Giovanni Haukodue'.

　　10. In spite of this, the Italians regarded him as a sort of hero.

　　尽管如此,意大利人还是把他视作某种英雄。

　　语言点1:句子结构分析:in spite of this为让步状语。As a sort of hero作him的宾语补足语。

　　语言点2:regard…as…的意思是“把…当作”

　　11. When he died at the age of 80, the Florentines gave him a state funeral and had a picture painted which was dedicated to the memory of 'the most valiant soldier and most notable leader, Signor Giovanni Haukodue'.

　　他80岁那年死去时,佛罗伦萨人为他举行了国葬,并为他画像以纪念这位"骁勇无比的战士、杰出的领袖乔凡尼.阿库托先生."

　　语言点1:句子结构分析:when以电脑时间状语从句，说明在什么时候被纪念。主句中的which引导定语从句，说明是什么性质的一幅画。

　　语言点2:短语补充学习:

　　state dinner/banquet 国宴

　　state visit 国事访问

　　state affairs 国事

　　The State Council 国务院

　　The Secretary of State 国务卿