Climbers can strap sharp nails on to help get a foothold on a slippery slope.登山运动员可以在靴子上捆上尖钉,这样有助于在很滑的陡坡上站住脚。The company is eager to gain a foothold in Europe.这家公司急于在欧洲取得一席之地。He found a secure foothold and pulled himself...
He wore sandals and old jeans and his shirt-tails weren't tucked in.他穿着凉鞋、旧仔裤，衬衫下摆也没塞进裤子里。Wear sandals when you paddle.玩水的时候穿上凉鞋。He always wears sandals in the summer.他夏天总是穿凉鞋。There was no conversation. Their soggy ...
Unemployment benefit is paid fortnightly in arrears.失业救济金延后两个星期支付。Meetings take place at fortnightly intervals.每两周开一次会。They are now holding their fortnightly meetings at The New Invention Victory Club.他们现在正在新发明胜利俱乐部开两周一次...
We were canoeing in the lake.我们在湖中划独木舟.His interests ranged from chess to canoeing.他的爱好从下国际象棋到划独木舟,范围很广.The local officials were proud to host rowing, canoeing and kayaking.当地官员对主办划船 、 皮划艇、激流回旋等赛事而颇感自豪....
He accused those who criticized his work of being philistines.他指责那些批评他的作品的人是对艺术一窍不通.And she said unto him , The Philistines be upon thee, Samson.妇人说:[孙哪, 非利士人拿你来了!As an intellectual Goebbels looked down on the crude phil...
Mr Wade answers both questions with a qualified yes.韦德先生对两个问题给出了不完全肯定的回答。Even as a humanitarian mission it has been only a qualified success.即便是作为一次人道主义行动，它也不过是取得了有限的成功。There are problems in recruiting suitably qualified...