We were reluctant to start the long trudge home.我们很不愿意踏上如此漫长艰辛的回家之路。Scientific institutions have been reluctant to take corrective action.科学机构一直不愿作出更正。I am reluctant to trust anyone totally, Your Excellency.我不想完全相信任何人，阁下...
The gambler sponged a cigarette from the man sitting next to him.那个赌徒向坐在他旁边的人讨支烟抽.The nurse sponged up the blood from the wound.护士用海绵把伤口的血吸掉.The pedlar sponged money off us.那个小商贩骗了我们的钱....
He is unpredictable, weeping one moment, laughing the next.他喜怒无常，一会儿哭，一会儿笑。I never, ever sit around thinking, 'What shall I do next?'...我从不闲坐着琢磨：“我接下来做什么呢？”The calls for reform come as intense debate continues ...