在某种程度上，那就是召开这次会议的原因。To an extent, that is the reason for the meeting.他对他主持会议的方式并无不满。He was not displeased at the way he had handled the meeting.本次初步会议的目标是澄清这些问题。The aim of this initial meeting is to clarify the issues....
His private demons drove him to drink excessively for many years.他个人的心魔让他多年以来酗酒度日。He became excessively annoyed at〔with〕 newspaper reports.他对报纸上的报道极为恼火。Hardy has often been criticised for an excessively pessimistic view ...
His misfortune preys upon his mind.他的不幸使她心中苦恼.The owl preys on mice.猫头鹰捕食老鼠.Wolf preys on various animals, securing some by craft, some by strength, and some by fleetness.狼捕食各种动物, 有的用狡计, 有的用强力, 有的靠捷速....