我所在的公司经历了一段困难时期。The company I work for went through a rough patch.股票的价值在某一特定的时期内会有涨跌。Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.1998年对所有人来说都是重要的一年：那是个变革的时期。1998 was an important year for everyone: a time...
His voice was scornful in the extreme.他的声音听起来极端地轻蔑.He opened the door with a scornful look on his face.他面带轻蔑地开了门....a scornful simile.讽喻She flung him a scornful look.她轻蔑地看了他一眼.He is deeply scornful of politicians.他非常看不起政...
The British driver was unable to hang on to his lead.英国车手没能保住自己的领先地位。John did not like his job, but he decided to hang on to it until he found a better one.约翰不喜欢他的工作, 但他决定干下去,直到找到更好的工作.Hang on to the strap. The bus is st...
这群人都浑身湿透，现在谢天谢地快晾干了。The crowds had been soaked and were now nicely drying out.我双脚湿透，感觉都冻到骨头里了。I've gotten my feet thoroughly soaked and feel frozen through and through.他湿透的裤子紧贴小腿，鞋子吧唧作响。His sodden trousers were clin...
他是个大块头，结实得像棵橡树。He was a huge man, built like an oak tree.这也是张很不错的桌子，榆木的，很结实。It was a good table too, sturdily constructed of elm.如果土壤过干，植株可能会过早结实。If the soil dries out the plants may bolt....
Art is long , and time is fleeting.时光飞逝, 学艺无穷.The world is like a fleeting show.人世如白驹过隙.She wondered for a fleeting moment if he would put his arm around her.他会不会搂住自己，这个念头在她脑子里一闪而过。...
我们感觉我们可能会获得第三名，要是能比这个名次更好那就是意外的惊喜了。We felt we might finish third. Any better would be a bonus.这份意外的礼物是为了感谢我们给予的帮助。The surprise gift is a thankyou for our help.意外的粉尘吸入可能有害。Accidental inhalation of the powder can be harmfu...