They suffered an electoral catastrophe, winning a paltry 3 seats.他们在选举中惨败，仅获得微不足道的3个席位。...a paltry fine of £50...50英镑的小额罚款the paltry subterfuge of an anonymous signature.签署假名的卑鄙逃避手段a paltry wage微薄的薪水They believe they...
They suffered an electoral catastrophe, winning a paltry 3 seats.他们在选举中惨败，仅获得微不足道的3个席位。They believe they're playing a zero-sum game, where both must compete for the same paltry resources.他们明白他们正处于一场零和博弈中，双方必须针锋相对，争夺...
The elevator creaked to a halt at the ground floor.电梯嘎吱一声停在了一层。The breeze grew in strength, the flags shook, plastic bunting creaked.微风渐强，旗帜舞动起来，塑料彩纸吱吱作响。The bed-springs creaked.床垫的弹簧嘎吱作响。...
那些人进屋时,布伦希尔德紧张地站了起来.Brunhilde stood up nervously as the men came into the room.布伦达握紧椅子扶手时指关节都变白了。Brenda's knuckles were white as she gripped the arms of the chair.布伦达一副询问的表情看着丹尼尔。Brenda looked questioningly at Danie...