It was a jest rather than a reproach...这与其说是责备，还不如说是句玩笑呢。It was said in jest.那是开开玩笑的。The remark was made half in jest.这话是半开玩笑说的。Don't say that, even in jest.别那么说，即便是开玩笑也不行。Soames, scenting the approach of a jest , c...
He replaced the boiler when the last one began to spout flames.原来的锅炉开始往外喷火苗后他便换了个新的。the spout of a teapot茶壶嘴Rain from the roof goes down a long spout.屋顶上的雨水从一条漏水的管子中流出来....
There were ducks quacking on the lawn.草地上有几只鸭子在嘎嘎叫。For the rest it was just a noise, a quack - quack - quacking.除此之外,便是一片噪声, 一片嘎嘎嘎的叫嚣.The eyeless creature with the quacking voice would never be vaporized.那没眼睛的鸭子嗓也不会给蒸发....
I've even seen her shake Zara when she's been naughty.我甚至见过她在扎拉淘气的时候使劲摇晃她。You know what little boys are like with naughty words.你知道小男孩们说下流话是什么样子。You naughty boy, you gave me such a fright.你这调皮鬼，吓了我一跳。...