这个成语的寓意和汉语削足适履一样是强求一致/不合理的要求按照同一标准办事。This phrasal implied meaning in accordance with the Chinese language procrustean method similar is demand/ the not reasonable request handles affairs according to same standard.在英汉成语的...
The islands lie at the southern end of the Kurile chain.这些岛屿位于千岛群岛的南端。Yemen commands the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea.也门完全控制着红海南端的海峡。Antarctic air brought biting cold to southern Chile on Thursday.周四，南极气流给智利...
They were, by and large, a very wealthy, privileged elite.他们基本上是一些非常有钱有势的精英。By and large, these people are peace-loving, law-abiding citizens.大体上，这些人都是热爱和平、遵纪守法的公民。Taking it by and large, the conditions of employment are...
The education department has earmarked £6m for the new school.教育部为这所新学校划拨了600万英镑的专款。The money had been earmarked for spending on new school buildings.这笔款项已指定用于新校舍建设。One thousand dollars is earmarked to buy books for the ...