他们的论据经不起一点推敲。Their arguments do not withstand the most superficial scrutiny.这个命题经得起推敲吗？How well does this thesis stand up to close examination?她的观点经不起认真推敲。Her argument doesn't really stand up to scrutiny....
The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister.这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。They said the present system of military conscription should be phased out.他们说，当前的征兵体系应当逐步废除。I pushed the problem aside; at present it was insoluble....