我之所以得到提拔是由于立下了所谓的英勇卓越的功勋。I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.安东尼肯定会得到提拔，那是板上钉钉的事儿。Anthony was a dead cert for promotion.他们提拔他的时候高估了他的能力。They overestimated his ability when they promote...
Every bus arrives and leaves packed as fully as a sardine tin.每辆开来和开走的公共汽车都塞得像沙丁鱼罐头一样拥挤.Each sardine was hooked through both eyes.每一条沙丁鱼都是穿过眼睛挂在钩子上的.The old man unhooked the fish, rebaited the line with another sardine a...
The interior was shielded from the curious gaze of passersby.屋子内部被挡住了，以防路人好奇地张望。By a curious twist of fate, cricket was also my favourite sport.让人感到惊奇的是，板球碰巧也是我最喜欢的运动。Steve was intensely curious about the world I came fr...