Tickets were selling at twice their face value.这些票以其面值两倍的价钱售出。Don't stop at the face value of the word.不要停留在这个字的表面意思上.Public statements from the various groups involved should not necessarily be taken at face value....
道格拉斯29岁，是个技术不错的拳击手，在以前的比赛中发挥不太稳定。Douglas was a 29-year-old journeyman fighter, erratic in his previous fights.他的球投得极棒，使我们赢下了两场比赛。He bowled so well that we won two matches.他参加过多次比赛，赢得了数枚金牌。He entered for many competitions...
他们想找借口用武力征服这个地区。They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force.他说过他会来，但眼下他又在找借口。He said he'd come but he's looking for a get-out.休想找借口骗我.Don't try to fob me off with excuses....
His playing as a trumpet player was quite revolutionary.他的小号演奏独创一格。The trumpet can be heard all over their house.喇叭声整栋房子都能听见。Jones hasn't touched a trumpet in 10 years.琼斯有10年没吹小号了。...