Looking through the cabin window I saw the flicker of flames.透过船舱的窗户我看到了闪烁的火光。He looked at me, a flicker of amusement in his cold eyes.他看着我，冷酷的眼神里闪过一丝嘲笑。He felt a flicker of regret.他突然感到一丝悔意。...
...the irksome regulations.令人厌烦的规章条例irksome restrictions烦人的限制It is irksome to listen to his constant complaints.听他无休无止地抱怨真使人心烦.And then all ties were irksome, all earthly attachments unnecessary.于是,一切联系都是讨厌的, 所有尘世的依附都无必要...
The slightest little bit of inattention can let something slip through.稍不留神就会让某些东西蒙混过关。The accident was the result of a moment's inattention.这次事故是一时不小心造成的。One moment of inattention when driving could be fatal.开车时稍一疏...
Eugene was concocting Rossini Cocktails from champagne and pureed raspberries.尤金当时正在用香槟和覆盆子酱调配罗西尼鸡尾酒。I judged that he was concocting a particularly knotty editorial.我估计他是在拼凑一篇特别伤脑筋的社论.He was scowling fearfully, and I jud...
Hollywood cameramen have good reason to blow their own trumpets.好莱坞的摄影师们有足够的理由可以自我吹嘘。A wreath was laid on the monument to a fanfare of trumpets.在响亮的号角声中花圈被献在纪念碑前.A fanfare of trumpets heralded the arrival of the King.嘹亮的...
手头的生意似乎快到紧要关头了。The business in hand was approaching some kind of climax.在考虑承担更多责任之前一定要先料理完手头的事。Clear the decks before you think of taking on any more responsibilities.马尔科姆的合同将与他手头的合同同时生效。Malcolm's contract will run ...