这本书节奏明快，另外还穿插了一些趣味盎然的文史掌故。The pace of the book is leisurely, with enjoyable literary and historical asides.今天听到不少掌故. ”We're hearing all kinds of anecdotes today. "你想听我给你讲讲纽波特的掌故 吗 ?Do you mind if I tell you a thing ...
I held my breath and sank under the water.我屏住呼吸沉入水底。She sank into an armchair and crossed her legs.她坐到一把扶手椅上，跷起了二郎腿。He sank the spade into the ground, and went at it.他把铁锹插到地里，开始卖力地干了起来。...