见解独到的人士要么被调往次要的岗位，要么就不被提升。Independent thinkers are shunted into minor jobs or refused promotion.那只不过是次要的因素。That is just a secondary consideration .上司把她降到较次要的职位.The boss demoted her to a less responsible position....
火苗象闪电一样迅速地向草垛里钻着.The flames darted into a rick of straw with lightning swiftness.草垛里找针(大海捞针).To look for a needle in a haystack.梯牧草成熟了, 就割下来堆成草垛.When the timothy is in full head it is cut, and the hay - cock erected....
The colour will not be evenly fixed unless the cloth is first properly wetted out.如果不把布用水浸透,那么就不会均匀地着色.My feet were thoroughly wetted; I was cross and low.我的脚全湿了; 我心境不好,无精打采.The baby has wetted the bed.孩子把床尿湿了.All wetted...
They interceded with the authorities on behalf of the detainees.他们为被拘留者向当局求情。He interceded with the teacher for me.他为我向老师求情.He interceded in my behalf.他替我说情....
Duncan Campbell is nationally known for his investigative work.邓肯·坎贝尔因其调查工作闻名全国。The president's popularity nationally is at an all-time low.总统在全国的人气目前正处于历史最低点。The programme was broadcast nationally.这个节目曾在全国播放过。...