...idled assembly plants.停业的装配厂When they reached his house, Scobie idled a bit, finishing his cigarette.他们到他家后，斯科比闲逛了一会儿，抽完了他的香烟。Beyond a stand of trees a small plane idled.在树林的那一边，一架小飞机停在那里，发动机在空转。The car idled in the d...
a hoary old joke老掉牙的笑话They discussed the hoary old problem.他们讨论老问题.Without a word spoken, he hurried away, with his hoary head bending low.他什么也没说, 低着白发苍苍的头, 匆匆地走了....
You could, alternatively, hang onto it in the hope that it will be worth millions in 10 years time.或者，你也可以留着它，指望10年以后它能值个几百万。Alternatively, a reflective type of adhesive containing aluminium powder may be used.此外, 也可采用含有...
Their price depended almost entirely on their scarcity.它们的价格几乎完全取决于它们的稀有程度。a time of scarcity物资短缺时期The scarcity of fruit was caused by the drought.水果供不应求是由于干旱造成的....
Let this accident be an object lesson in the dangers of drinking and driving.这一事故可以作为醉酒驾驶危害的实际教训.Going out, the same Broadway taught her a sharper lesson.从剧院里出来后, 还是这条百老汇大街给她上了更为深刻的一课.It was an object lesson in how to us...