中英慣用短語:
  • v.  他對是否參加考察隊拿不定主意.   over whether to join the expedition
  • v.  他對那次受辱耿耿於懷.   The insult still rankled in his mind
  • v.  他尚未痊愈, 需吃藥.   He is not yet well enough to dispense with the pills
  • n.  他儘管有許多問題, 但對未來十分樂觀.   He was still full of optimism for the future despite his many problems
  • n.  他已竭盡全力, 但然失敗了.   In spite of all his efforts he failed
  • v.  他度假歸來, 對假日情趣津津樂道.   He hasn't stopped enthusing about his holiday since he returned
  • v.  他心中閃出一綫希望.   A slender hope still flickered within him
  • v.  他怎麽也學不會法語, 可是老師鍥而不捨地幫助他.   He was hopeless at French, but his teacher persevered with him
  • adj.  他是不太可靠, 但我很喜歡他.   He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same
  • adj.  他有魅力無庸置疑, 但我對他沒有信心.   His charm is undeniable, but I still mistrust him
  • adj.  他犯罪的真正動機不清楚.   His real motive for the crime remains obscure
  • adj.  他用過麻藥, 現在眩暈無力.   He's still groggy from the anaesthetic
  • adj.  他病後(腿)有點兒發顫.   after his illness
  • n.  他的書房裏有孤燈獨燃.   A light was still burning in his study
  • v.  他的健康狀況在繼續好轉.   The improvement in his health is being maintained
  • adj.  他雖然有隱隱心搏, 但從身體各方面看已經死亡.   Although there was still a faint heartbeat, he was to all intents and purposes dead