His mother was catty, status-conscious and loud.她母亲为人刻薄,势利眼,嗓门又大。a restaurant catty-corner from the theater斜对着剧院的餐馆Eggs are sold by the catty.鸡蛋论斤出售....
Opportunities will improve as the company expands domestically and internationally.随着国内业务和国际业务的扩展,该公司将获得更好的机会。The factory expands to the foot of the mountain.这个工厂的地界扩展到了山脚下.When matter is heated, it expands.物体受热则膨胀....
I dare say he did as he was bidden.我敢说他按照要求做了。I was bidden to enter.我被叫进去.Annie: Of course. Since it is walking, running is definitely for - bidden.安妮: 那当然了, 既然是竞走, 就坚决禁止跑....