It was a jest rather than a reproach...这与其说是责备,还不如说是句玩笑呢。It was said in jest.那是开开玩笑的。The remark was made half in jest.这话是半开玩笑说的。Don't say that, even in jest.别那么说,即便是开玩笑也不行。Soames, scenting the approach of a jest , c...
人们一直在焦急地等待使形势出现转机的机会。People have been waiting impatiently for a chance to improve the situation.他焦急地等待着体格检查的结果.He is anxiously awaiting the result of the medical tests.告诉我故事的结果吧,别让我焦急地等了.Tell me the end of the story — pu...
洛先生告诫说不能自满。Mr Lowe warned against complacency.这种自满情绪正使公司付出沉重代价。Such complacency is costing the company dear.尽管在经济方面有改善的迹象,但仍不容自满。Despite signs of an improvement in the economy, there is no room for complacency....