The City's reputation has been sullied by scandals like those at Lloyd's.类似劳埃德保险公司的那些丑闻令伦敦名声扫地。The immaculate is easily sullied.皎皎者易污.Her reputation is sullied by crimes.她的名誉被许多罪行所玷污....
Having spent a lifetime avidly courting publicity, Paul has suddenly become secretive.保罗一生都在想方设法出风头，现在却突然行事低调了。He has been courting her.他一直在向她求爱.There were several courting couples in the park.公园里有几对谈情说爱的男女....
Generally, Scarlett would not have cared whether she received at Melly's piddling parties or not.在通常情况下, 思嘉并不在意是否在媚兰举办的家宴上参加接待客人....arguing over piddling amounts of money.为一点小钱争吵They are arguing over piddling amount...