...n
outdated, lifeless thing. An antique, Like your grandfather. Well, I may be
old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and
produce audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites.There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent lit...
... that he was driven to an orgy of lust, but
he hated the instincts that robbed him of his self-possession. I think, even,
he hated the inevitable partner in his debauchery. When he had regained command
over himself, he shuddered at the sight of the woman he had enjoyed. His
thoughts floated then ser...
...论2014年江西高考的一道试题：Starting your own business could be a way to achieving financial independence. ________, it could just put you in debt. A. In other words B. All in all C. As a result D. ...
...《韦氏高阶英汉双解词典》p.1325）Midsummer House is one of the best
restaurants in the country , never mind Cambridge. “仲夏客舍”是全国最好的饭店之一，更别说是在剑桥了。（《剑桥高阶英汉双解词典》p.1464）Well, you would have hardly got a bed
in th...
...assed since my friend went away from me, with his
sheep. If I try to describe him here, it is to make sure that I shall not
forget him. To forget a friend is sad. Not every one has had a friend. And if I
forget him, I may become like the grown-ups who are no longer interested in
anything but figures...
...版《实用英语词语搭配词典》
p.1066）（8）The money
can only be spent for those purposes. （摘自外语教学与研究出版社2006年10月第1版《英语搭配大辞典》p.1630）（9）What did you
spend for that lamp ? (摘自Reader’s Digest Family Word Finder
,1978)（转引...
..., observing how
nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after
flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got
older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the
messes people were making. After
studying agricultu...
...版《实用英语词语搭配词典》
p.1066）（8）The
money can only be spent for those purposes . （摘自外语教学与研究出版社2006年10月第1版《英语搭配大辞典》p.1630）（9）What
did you spend for that lamp ? (摘自Reader’s Digest
Family Word Finder ,1978)（转引...
...他人的谈话所吸引。(2021全国卷Ⅰ阅D)That’s
why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street—so I can
focus. 这就是我为什么在街对面的联合办公区办理会员的原因——这样我就可以集中精力工作。(2021全国卷Ⅰ阅D)The
right level of b...
...是不是to do and die的形式主语？ 背景材料1：But the gulf between the mature or adult products and the experience and abilities of the young is so wide that the very situation forbids much active participation by pupils in the development of what is taught. Theirs is to do—and lea...
..., waving goodbye to the Cules, a tear in eye - a trophy in his hand would be nice, too. 经查，这句话来自英国媒体的体育报道。意思大概是：快40岁的的阿根廷奇才（根据上下文指足球明星梅西）告别巴塞罗那俱乐部，略带悲伤，但手握奖杯也是...
...“一代”时，有多层意思：(1) 笼统地指“一代人”：We
belong to the same generation. 我们是同龄人。Our
generation has never known a war. 我们这代人从来没有经历过战争。He
was a hero to generations of students. 他是一代又一代学生眼中的英雄。We
ne...
...on gratefully dwelt upon, and the simplicity of his love for her had a deliberate grace. He remained absurd, but the sincerity of his passion excited one's sympathy. I could understand how his wife must feel for him, and I was glad that her affection was so tender. If she had any sense of humour, it...
...ddenly force me to do something at
which I was sure to fail? His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I
think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to
give it a try.I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul
Revere was a si...
... eyes of hers, which had remained as candid and
as sympathetic as they had been more than twenty years before. I wondered if
she was making a fool of me."Of
course you've given up your business," I said."Oh,
yes," she answered airily. "I ran it more by way of a hobby than for
any other reason, and m...