...the grubby business of politics.肮脏的政治活动...kids with grubby faces.脸上脏兮兮的孩子They knock around on weekends in grubby sweaters and pants.他们周末穿着邋遢的毛衫和裤子到处闲逛。His white coat was grubby and stained.他的白色外套污迹斑斑，简直脏透了。Instead, bu...
这本书节奏明快，另外还穿插了一些趣味盎然的文史掌故。The pace of the book is leisurely, with enjoyable literary and historical asides.今天听到不少掌故. ”We're hearing all kinds of anecdotes today. "你想听我给你讲讲纽波特的掌故 吗 ?Do you mind if I tell you a thing ...
I held my breath and sank under the water.我屏住呼吸沉入水底。She sank into an armchair and crossed her legs.她坐到一把扶手椅上，跷起了二郎腿。He sank the spade into the ground, and went at it.他把铁锹插到地里，开始卖力地干了起来。...