He is seeking redress for what he alleges was an unfair demotion.他要求纠正他所声称的不公正的降级这一错误。The team now almost certainly faces demotion.这支球队目前几乎肯定要面临降级的命运。Demotion often results in employee dissatisfaction, poor subsequent pe...
The slum is to be dynamited.贫民窟要被炸掉了。What a wretched existence the people in the slum lead!这个贫民窟里的人们过着多么令人悲惨的生活啊!Our record of slum - clearance cast other cities in the shade.我们清理贫民窟的政绩使其他城市黯然失色....
Do not permit children to indulge in superfluities until esqsentials are met.在孩子们未抓住要点之前别让他们过于注意细节.Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.多余的财富只能买来多余的东西....
这个小女孩眼睛一直紧盯着他身后的那堵墙。The child kept her eyes fixed on the wall behind him.他把便条递给了桌旁的女孩。He gave the girl at the desk the message.这个女孩已经发现了工厂里的勾当。The girl had found out about the goings-on in the factory....
我的钱也就够搞一间鸡窝大的办公室。I couldn't afford more than a broom cupboard to set up office in.那狐狸在围栏下面掘 ( 一条路 ) 到鸡窝处.The fox burrowed ( its way ) under the fence to reach the chickens.你知道你的鸡窝里有两只狐狸, 对 吧 ?You know you got a coup...