The cabdriver took them on a circuitous route to the police station...出租车司机载着他们绕了个大圈才到警察局。They took a circuitous route to avoid reporters.他们绕道避开了记者.The cabdriver took them on a circuitous route to the police station.出租车司...
In the past, defensive manoeuvres often went unpunished.在过去, 这种防御性的行为经常不受任何惩罚.Don't get defensive, Charlie. I was only joking...别这么大戒心，查理。我只不过是开开玩笑。The government said the moves were purely defensive.政府说这些举措纯粹是出于防御目...
They eke out a bare existence ( ie They scarcely manage ) on his low salary.他们靠他微薄的薪金勉强口.They had to eke out a livinga tiny income.他们不得不靠微薄收入勉强度日.That forced peasant farmers to try to eke a living off steep hillsides .那迫...
"I can't pass this up." She waved the invitation.“我不能错过这个机会，”她挥舞着请帖说。Elizabeth had a standing invitation to stay with her.伊丽莎白受到邀请，可以随时去她家住。Entry to this competition is by invitation only.只有受邀请才能参加本次竞赛。...