墙上插座的电线短路烧断了保险丝，电灯跟着灭了。The wire snapped at the wall plug and the light fused.电灯布线要安全稳妥。Lamps should be safely wired.她在黑暗的房间里摸索电灯开关。She groped blindly for the light switch in the dark room....
The treaty is awaiting ratification.条约正等待批准.The treaty is subject to ratification.此条约经批准后才能生效.Opinion polls indicated a two - thirds majority in favour of ratification of the treaty.民意调查表明2/3的多数票赞成批准这个条约....