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...
I'm quite deaf — you'll have to speak up.我耳背——你得大声说。If you thought that wasn't fair, why didn't you speak up?如果你认为那不公平, 为什么不说出口?If you have any complaint, don't just sulk ; speak up.你有意见提出来, 不要闹 ...
I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.我之所以得到提拔是由于立下了所谓的英勇卓越的功勋。He wrote a meritorious theme about his visit to the cotton mill.他写了一篇关于参观棉纺织厂的有价值的论文.He was praised for his meritorious ser...