This, I am sorry to say, is almost entirely wishful thinking.我很遗憾，这几乎完全是一厢情愿的想法。It is wishful thinking to expect deeper change under his leadership.指望在他的领导下发生更深层次的变革简直是痴心妄想。I've got a feeling that Alex likes me, but...
He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant jumper.他是个出色的运动员，弹跳力非常好。In that 2.7-litre form it really was a terrific racing car.其2.7升的车型确实是非常棒的赛车。He had a terrific sense of humour and could be very amusing.他极具幽默感，很会逗人发笑。...
我们坐在莉莉的日光浴室里，我把目前形势的细节情况又补充说明了一下。We sat in Lily's sunroom while I sketched in the situation.他又几乎不假思索地补充说他想念她。Almost as an afterthought he added that he missed her.有人担心人口的补充问题。There is a concern about replenish-ment ...