The prisoners rioted against mistreatment by sadistic guards.囚犯因不堪忍受狱警施虐而发动了暴乱。There was a sadistic streak in him.他有虐待狂的倾向。A behavior is sadistic only if it produces or reinforces sexual excitement.一种施虐行为只有当产生或增强性兴奋的时候,才...
The motorboat put on speed as soon as it left the pier.汽船一离开码头就加快了速度.He measured the speed at which ultrasonic waves travel along the bone.他测出了超声波穿过骨头的速度。In the late 1850s the speed of technological change quickened...19...
He has never exhibited the self-confidence, bordering on arrogance, of his predecessor.他从未表现出他前任的那种近乎傲慢的自信。Naivety bordering on obtuseness helped sustain his faith.近乎鲁钝的天真使他坚守自己的信仰。Her fear of flying is bordering on obse...