他们不想改变现状。They have no wish for any change in the status quo.那算是对现状的赞同。That adds up to an endorsement of the status quo.现状是他们很贫穷。The reality is that they are poor....
The path goes under the river by way of the tunnel.这条通道经隧道从河下经过。"It's my ulcer," he added by way of explanation.“那是因为我得了溃疡，”他补充解释说。I had better say a few words by way of explanation.我最好以解释的方式说几句话....
Glasses of Madeira wine were brought to us. We declared it delicious.端来了几杯马德拉白葡萄酒，我们一致认为它的味道好极了。In November 1844 swarms of locusts visited the island of Madeira.1844年11月曾有大群飞蝗飞临马德拉岛.Port and madeira are fortified wines.波...