When he died, his family was left completely destitute.他死时家里一贫如洗。When Mr. Smith died, his wife and childern were left destitute.史密斯先生死后, 他的妻儿变得一贫如洗.They were destitute of necessaries of life.他们缺少生活必需品....
I realized I had to surmount the language barrier.我意识到我不得不克服语言障碍。We laid about to surmount the obstacle.我们努力克服障碍.They surmount one crag after another.他们登上一块又一块的峭壁....
An awful accident has happened.发生了一起可怕的意外事故。That could have happened in transit due to improper stowage.由于装载方式不当很可能在运输途中发生了这样的问题.Presumably this is where the accident happened.这大概就是事故现场。They vowed to stick by one another...