从前他们在这些峡谷中采煤.At one time they used to mine coal in these valleys.从前用镐和铁锹采煤.Formerly the coal was dug with picks and spades.当大卫到达罗伯特和斯洛格跟前时,他们还在采煤.Robert and Slogger were still cutting coal when David reached them....
He is a spoilt child.他是个惯坏了的孩子。The dignity of the occasion was spoilt when she fell down the steps.她跌倒在台阶上, 破坏了该场合的庄严气氛。The heavy rain has spoilt the flowers in the park.这阵大雨把公园里的花全浇坏了。Only children are sometimes spoilt....