Barnes was resolved to moving on when his contract expired.合同到期以后，巴恩斯决定做点别的。He endured excruciating ago-nies before he finally expired.在最终离世前他经受了极大的痛苦。The period of validity of the agreement has expired.本协议的有效期已过。...
He looked relaxed and elegant and had the patina of success.他神态轻松潇洒，给人成功的印象。The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina.这个奖杯给人印象非常深刻，相当特别，因为它表面有一层漂亮的绿锈。He allowed a fine patin...
The added competition keeps them on their mettle.加赛让他们全力以赴。The school inspection is going to put the teachers on their mettle.对学校的视察将使教师发挥出他们的全部潜力。For both sides, it's the first real test of their mettle this season...
Mediocrities can explain everything, and are surprised at nothing.平庸的人能解释一切, 而且对什么都不会感到意外.They seemed to be a drab assortment of mediocrities.他们看起来像一批毫不起眼的碌碌庸才.Surrounded by mediocrities, he can seem a towering intellect...