Everybody knew that something awful was afoot.大家都知道可怕的事近在眼前。There are plans afoot to increase taxation.正在拟订增税方案。There's something afoot here, but I don't know what it is.这里有什么东西不对劲, 但我不知道到底是什么....
a preacher famous for her inspiring sermons以发人深省的讲道出名的传道者The preacher asked God to forgive us our sins and wash away our iniquities.牧师乞求上帝赦免我们的罪过,涤荡我们的罪孽.The preacher was circuiting about the state.这位布道者正在该州巡回布道.The prea...
灯塔的光束在渐浓的暮色中清晰可见。The lighthouse beam was quite distinct in the gathering dusk.整个地区点起了一系列灯塔.A chain of beacons was lit across the region.灯塔的光亮在数英里之外都能看见.The blink of beacon could be seen for miles....
在现代威尔士语中,glas意为“蓝色”。In modern Welsh, "glas" means "blue"喂猪只需要用猪食(意为不作不必要的浪费).Draff is good enough for swine.你真是个好家伙(意为讨厌的家伙).You are a nice fellow , I must say....