这家俱乐部靠一点小钱艰难度日。The club exists on a shoestring budget.能用的那点儿小钱被繁文缛节拖得遥遥无期。The little money that was available was tied up in bureaucratic red tape.他们在为一点小钱争吵。They are arguing over piddling amounts of money....
She was too tired to take a shower.她累得连澡都懒得冲。The weather was good except for an occasional shower.除下了一阵大雨外, 天气还是很好的。A Shower of rain drove down upon us, each drop stinging like a hailstone.一阵倾盆大雨直泻到我们的身上, 每一雨点打来都象冰雹般刺痛.M...
The council recently drew fire for its intervention in the dispute.委员会最近因为介入该起争端而遭到批评。He had timed his intervention well.他选择介入的时机恰到好处。The incident was used as a pretext for intervention in the area.这次事件成了干涉那个地区的借口。...
抽签选出了两个名字。Two names were selected by drawing lots.现在该抽签决定大奖了!Now it's time to draw for the big prize!他们抽签决定谁是他们的发言人.They drew lots to decide who should be their spokesman....