Even clever people are not terribly clever when put on the spot.即便是聪明人在面对难题时也未必就能表现得特别聪明。The doctor was on the spot a few minutes after the accident.医生在事故发生几分钟后就赶到现场了.He discussed business and concluded transactions with...
我不在的时候吉姆·库尔特斯会照看店铺的。Jim Coulters will mind the store while I'm away.他似乎十分独立，你不在的时候也并不想念你。He seems completely self-contained and he doesn't miss you when you'renot there.我不在的时候，你打扫一下厨房总该可以吧。And while I'...
The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process.这个行动意味着中东和平进程受挫。The kinked line in chart 1 represents this pattern.图表1中的曲线表现了这一模式。The success of wind power represents a litmus test for renewable energy.风能...
他为人文雅，结交广泛。He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends.这些会议是一种相互结交的途径。The meetings were a way to get acquainted with each other.詹姆斯先生已经结交了两三个豪门朋友。Mr. James had had a scattering of very wealthy friends....
他脸皮厚，不怕她嘲弄。He was thick-skinned enough to cope with her taunts.他有都市人的精明劲儿，不怕在这附近混。He is street smart and is not afraid of this neighborhood.艾维一定是个不怕吃苦的家伙。Ivy must be a glutton for punishment....