His progress at school had been unspectacular compared to his brother.和弟弟相比，他在学校里的进步很不起眼。The lane twists and turns between pleasant but unspectacular cottages.小径在令人惬意而又毫不起眼的村舍间迂回曲折。He had a steady but unspectacular caree...
We're that near the gibbet that my neck's stiff with thinking on it.我们离上绞架的日子不远了,我一想到这一点连脖子都会发硬.The criminals were hanged on the gibbet.罪犯被推上绞架吊死.Here you turn, and lo ! a gibbet!您转过来一看呀! 是给您一具绞刑架!...
A thin wisp of smoke straggled up through the trees.一缕轻烟在林间袅袅升起。She smoothed away a wisp of hair from her eyes.她将眼睛上的一缕头发拨开。A wisp of smoke is curling up from a chimney.炊烟旋绕....
Tom admits that playing video games sometimes distracts him from his homework.汤姆承认玩电子游戏有时会使他无心做作业。Before you go near a stockbroker, do your homework.找股票经纪人之前，先要做好必要的准备工作。If you are not careful, children tend to neglect t...
曼德拉先生在华盛顿受到热情的款待。Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington.这是全年都能享受到的款待。It's a treat to be enjoyed all the year round.在私人餐室内款待客户。Clients are entertained within private dining rooms....
Actors go through the motions of different types of labor.演员们假装从事不同的劳动。The sailor went through all the motions smartly.这个水手机灵地走了走过场。He always accompanied his speech with motions.他讲演时总是伴以手势....