与其说这是本语法书,倒不如说是一本词典.The book seems to be more a dictionary than one on grammar.严格说来; 那不是一本词典, 而是一本语法书.That is not, properly speaking, a dictionary, but a grammar.我在写现代英语的语法书.I'm writing a grammar of modern English....
They garlanded him with roses.他们给他戴上玫瑰花环.Players and officials were garlanded with flowers...运动员和官员们戴着花环。The wagons were decorated with flowers and pulled by garlanded horses.马车都用鲜花装点，由佩戴花环的几匹马拉着。Players and officials we...
Moira looked around and sniffed. "This place badly needs a decorator."莫伊拉环顾四周，抽了抽鼻子。“这个地方太需要有人来装修一下了。”He works as a painter and decorator.他的职业是油漆匠和装潢师傅。He now works as a painter and decorator.现在他是油漆装潢工....
She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.她被要求对叔叔恭敬顺从。The woman's needs are seen as subservient to the group interest.妇女的需求被认为要服从团体的利益。He was subservient and servile.他低声下气、卑躬屈膝。...