该书描述了4个角色，大致上以我的几个叔叔为原型。The book follows four characters, loosely based on my uncles.金属轮战车是现代战争中坦克的原型.Metal - wheeled chariots are the prototype of the tanks of modern warfare.他将原型空运到西雷纳姆，向一批高级军官作演示。He flew the prototype...
She denied the murder of four children who were in her care.她否认杀害了她所照管的4个孩子。The minister denied there was a direct connection between the two issues.部长否认两者之间有直接的联系。He denied that he'd failed to keep a proper lookout...
Aunt Emilie darned old socks...埃米莉姨妈织补旧袜子。Emilie: I suppose I'll be coming back. I just don't know when.艾米莉: 我想我会回来的. 只是不知道什么时候才回来罢了.Emilie: Well there are always youth hotels, and you can economize there.艾米莉: ...
Her reply about the matter was terse.她对此事的答复简明扼要.An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.与被告的简短交流体现了她独特的办事方式。He had a reputation for long silences and terse comments.他一向以沉...