It was a jest rather than a reproach...这与其说是责备，还不如说是句玩笑呢。It was said in jest.那是开开玩笑的。The remark was made half in jest.这话是半开玩笑说的。Don't say that, even in jest.别那么说，即便是开玩笑也不行。Soames, scenting the approach of a jest , c...
Law An annulment acquittal ; dismissal, of a court order.取消, 宣告无罪; 法院命令的撤销....Mr Low's dismissal from his post at the head of the commission.免去洛先生的委员会主任一职He will be particularly discomfited by the minister's di...
The weather was at its worst; bitterly cold, with leaden skies that gave minimum visibility.天气极其恶劣。寒风凛冽，天色晦暗，能见度极低。It is bitterly cold today.今天冷得很。Though Sybbis complained bitterly, Mama would not let up on her.尽管西比斯大发牢骚...