电影公司垮了，克里斯没了工作，也失去了他一生的积蓄。The film company collapsed, leaving Chris jobless and minus his life savings.存些积蓄以备不时之需。Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs.我和菲利普把积蓄凑到一起开办了我的公司。Philip and I pooled our savings...
那是肯特一家的生活中一段幸福的插曲。It was a happy interlude in the Kents' life.肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes.两个公司的总部都设在肯特市。Both firms are based in Kent....
My body was on autopilot as I trailed through passport control, baggage reclaim and customs.我机械性地跟着通过了过境检查、行李认领和海关。She talked and he dozed and my mind went on autopilot.她在高谈阔论,他在昏昏沉沉地打盹,而我的思绪却在自由飞翔.The aircraft engines, ...
Edwin H. Conger was envoy extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.埃德温·H.康格是特命全权公使。The President's envoy set off on another diplomatic trip.总统的使节开始了又一次外交之旅。The President sent a special envoy to the peace talks.总统派...
The museum is in a financially precarious position.这家博物馆的财政状况不稳定。...the Government's precarious position.政府的危险处境They looked rather comical as they crawled up precarious ladders.他们顺着摇摇晃晃的梯子往上爬，看起来非常滑稽。The financial c...