He was short of cash after the collapse of his business.在公司倒闭后，他手头缺少现金。He stopped a hundred yards short of the building.他在离大楼100码处停下了。The resolution stopped short of an outright declaration of independence.这项决议几乎成为公开的独立宣...
Staples such as bread, rice and tea are already being rationed.面包、大米和茶叶等日常必需品已实行配给。It's one of the globe's most important food staples , said plant geneticist Pamela Ronald.大米是全球最重要的主食之一,植物遗传学家潘梅拉·罗奈尔德如是说.Stapl...
These attacks are seen as an effort to torpedo the talks.人们认为这些袭击是为了故意破坏会谈。Ice could freeze up their torpedo release mechanisms.冰可能会冻死他们的鱼雷发射装置。He was accused of trying to torpedo the talks.他被指责试图破坏会谈....