I led a very confined life in my village so I suppose that I wanted to spread my wings.我在村里生活很封闭，所以我想出去闯荡一番。Coughs and sneezes spread infections much faster in a warm atmos-phere.在温暖的环境中，咳嗽和喷嚏传播疾病的速度要快得多。Infection can sp...
The conditions are ripe for the spread of disease.这种疾病传播的条件已经成熟。The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease.针对公众对该疾病的不断蔓延日益担忧，从而出台了这一举措。He campaigned for peace and against the spread of nuclear...
There is a backlog of repairs and maintenance in schools.对各学校的修缮和维护工作积压了一堆。We are faced with a backlog of orders we can’t deal with.我们面对一大堆未交付的订单。(在英国指担心订货积压不易脱手，又“无奈”意；在美国指生意兴隆，有“踌躇满志”意)Investment is needed to reduce th...
Bakers bake in huge ovens.面包师用大烤炉烤面包.But there are six or seven Easy - Bake Ovens in the attic.不过我直到有六七个玩具烤箱在阁楼.Anyone else licensed to operate these ovens?其他有人可以操作这些个炉子 吗 ?...
He showed a propensity for violence.他表现出暴力倾向。He has a propensity for drinking too much alcohol.他有酗酒的倾向.She hasn't reckoned on his propensity for violence.她不曾料到他有暴力倾向。...