A miserly father makes a prodigal son.老子守财奴,儿子败家子.Being a student today with miserly grants and limited career prospects is difficult.现今,做一名补助金少得可怜、职业前景渺茫的学生非常不容易。Now, my uncle seemed so miserly that I was struck dumb by...
这条河在此分成两条支流.The river divides into two streams at this point.看问题时, 不要把支流当作主流.In considering a problem, one mustn't mistake the nonessentials for the essentials.那条小溪分成两股窄而弯曲的支流.The stream bifurcates into two narrow w...
A dentist may decide to extract the tooth to prevent recurrent trouble.牙医可能会决定拔掉那颗牙,以免反复发作。When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease.牙斑如果不清除就会导致牙齿蛀蚀和牙龈疾病。He fought tooth and nail to keep his job.他竭尽全力保住...