...plans to modernize the refinery...使精炼厂现代化的计划Industries unable to modernize have been left to wither.无法实现现代化的行业已经自行衰落。The company is caught in a double bind. If it doesn't modernize it won't make money, but i...
His mother was catty, status-conscious and loud.她母亲为人刻薄，势利眼，嗓门又大。...catty remarks.尖刻的言辞a restaurant catty-corner from the theater斜对着剧院的餐馆Eggs are sold by the catty.鸡蛋论斤出售....
It is a good idea to place your order well in advance.早早就提前下单是个好主意。Clients normally pay fees in advance, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.客户通常按月、季度或年度预付费用。I had asked everyone to submit questions in advance of the meeting.我...
拥挤的人群和喧闹的噪音可能会让游客有些茫然不知所措。Sightseers may be a little overwhelmed by the crowds and noise.在那些拥挤的街道她的穿着并未引起注意。In those crowded streets her attire did not rate a second glance.车里坐了他们5个人，很拥挤。It was a squeeze in the car with ...