He could forget, in a measure , the weariness of the street and his tiresome searches.他可以忘掉一些街上奔波的疲乏和四处找寻的劳累.The number of keystrokes was used as a measure of work.敲击键盘的次数被用作工作量的度量指标.Francis poured a generous measure of ...
The colonies were claiming a larger measure of self-government.殖民地正要求获得更大程度上的自治。The cushions, shown left, measure 20× 12 inches and cost $39.95.展示在左边的垫子，长20英寸宽12英寸，价格是39.95美元。The local administration says the curfew is a...
The skyline of domes and minarets was imprinted on my memory.天空中穹顶与尖塔的轮廓深深刻在了我的记忆中。The village church dominates the skyline.乡村教堂在天空映衬下的轮廓非常醒目。The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline.帝国大厦是...
Little boys, being what they are, might decide to play on it.出于天性，小男孩们可能会决定利用这一点。Every year they put a play on at Saint Holy Cross Church.他们每年在圣十字教堂上演一出剧目。It was considered a sin to work or play on the Sabbath.在安息日工作或消遣都...
首相已委任一位平民为国防部长。The Prime Minister has appointed a civilian as defence minister.新委任此职务者the new appointee to the post这一委任使人欣慰.This appointment was greeted with relief....
军官们打算重新夺回该市的防御区。Officers were going to retake sectors of the city.这次入侵的隐秘和迅速令陆军军官们大为震惊。The secrecy and swiftness of the invasion shocked and amazed army officers.麦金农走下甲板，来到军官们的住处。Mckinnon went down from deck to the offic...
英国人是个航海的民族.The British are a sea - going race.航海的浪漫故事吸引着年轻水手们.The romance of the sea beckoned the young sailors.从航海的观点看, 它们几乎一无所用.From a navigational point of view, they were almost useless....