I owed him a favour so I couldn't say no.我欠他一个人情，所以我没法拒绝。
They played a shameful part in the whole affair.他们在这一事件中扮演了可耻的角色。
John accused me of being selfish. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black! 约翰指责我是个自私的人，真是五十步笑百步！Fortune knocks once at every man's door. 风水轮流转。
We discovered a mutual interest in drama.我们找到了共同的兴趣爱好——戏剧。
They'll need time to think about the situation at leisure.他们需要时间慢慢想下现在的状况。
Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.别兜圈子了，快告诉我实话。
It will work out in the end. 事情终究会好的。
We should head for the cinema early.我们应该早点去电影院。
They went for a stroll in the park.他们在公园里散步。
Don't get nosy, or you'll get into trouble.别多管闲事，否则你会惹麻烦的。
At last it seemed the war might be coming to an end.最终战争看上去是要结束了。
Is it worth all the effort?这值得付出所有的努力吗？I'd like to reserve a table for three.我想要预约3个人的位子。
He is carried away by his achievements.他的成就使他高兴得忘乎所以。
I take your word for it. 我相信你的话。
The darkest hour is that before the dawn.黎明前的时分是最黑暗的。
The team decided to go back to square one after they failed to qualify. 在达标失败后，这支队决心从头再来。
It's not natural for a child of his age to be so quiet.像他这样年纪的孩子不该这么安静。
Opera is not my cup of tea.我觉得这个很无聊。
Would you please take care of this little problem?你能处理下这个小问题吗？The battery of my mobile phone is dead.我的电话快没电了。
Harry's very easy-going, especially when it comes to money.哈利是个非常随意的人，尤其是在钱的问题上。
They are arguing over who should pay the bill.他们为谁该付款而争论不休。
We need to cooperate perfectly to win the game.想要赢得比赛，我们需要密切配合。
The sight of the dead body scared him stiff.看到尸体他都吓僵了。
He bothered me with a great many questions.他对我提了一大堆问题，真烦。
All characters in the book are imaginary.书中所有的人物都是虚构的。
Beyond all questions you are right.毫无疑问你是对的。
A barking dog doesn't bite.吠犬不咬人。
I'm fed up with my work.我对工作感到厌倦了。
You can always count on him for good advice.你总是可以指望他给出好建议。
Birds of a feather flock together.物以类聚。
I know you were only playing possum.我知道你只是假装睡着。
I forgot to prepare the speech I'm supposed to give today. 我忘了准备今天要做的演讲了。
Medical care helps to keep people alive longer.医疗保健使人们活得更长久。
The nurse assisted the doctor in the operating room.护士在手术室协助医生动手术。
It's against the rules to handle the ball in soccer.在足球中以手触球就是犯规。
It doesn't matter whether you get there early or late.你早到晚到都没有关系。
Not only did I know her, but I was her best friend.我不仅认识她，还是她最好的朋友。
I didn't mean to offend you.我不是故意冒犯你。
You rose to the bait.你中圈套了。
Our team gained the upper hand.我们队占上风。
You're still wet behind the ears.你还嫩点儿。
He always likes to play a lone hand.他喜欢单枪匹马地去干。
He really has no guts.他真的太没骨气了。
The man you've just mentioned is but a poor apology for a writer. 你刚才提到的那个作家只不过是个有名无实的人。
That boy never says uncle.那个孩子从不愿认输。
Lucy has a lot on the ball.露西很能干。
He had racked his brain.他已绞尽了脑汁。
Mary and Ann were neck and neck in the spelling contest.玛丽和安在拼写比赛中的表现真是不分上下。
They will stoop to every low-down trick.他们什么卑劣的手段都使得出来。
I wish I could stay longer.我希望可以待更久。
She is the black sheep of this family.她是个败家子。
When he reached his flat, the sun had set.他到达公寓时，太阳已下山了。
I had completely misread his intentions.我完全误解了他的意图。
I found his offer impossible to resist.他的要求我无法拒绝。
The pastry is light and crisp.这点心清淡松脆。
The answer to the problem quickly emerged.问题的答案很快浮出水面。
The fire flamed intensely.火猛烈地燃烧。
An inexplicable longing consumes them.一种无法言喻的渴望吸引着他们。
Your hair is so tangled that I can't comb it.你的头发太乱了，我梳不动。
He is a young player with great potential.他是个年轻有潜力的运动员。
I heard it at second hand.我是间接听到的。
I will greet this day with love in my heart.我要用全身心的爱来迎接今天。
The navy denies shooting refugees.军队否认袭击难民。
I didn't mean any harm: it was just a joke.我并没有伤害你的意思，只是开个玩笑。
We'll have to hide him from the soldiers.我们不得不把他藏起来不让士兵们发现。
She was emotional about everything.她对所有事情都很敏感。
Her friends were shocked to discover how ill she was. 朋友们惊讶地发现她竟病得那么严重。
The ruby sets off the diamond.红宝石把钻石衬托得更美丽。
She had to wear a leg brace for two months.她要戴2个月腿部支架。
People thronged to watch the new movie.人们争相去看新上映的电影。
This dictionary is available in electronic version.这部词典有电子版。
The windows were all nailed shut.窗户都被钉死了。
Mary's eyes shone with happiness.玛丽的眼中闪烁着喜悦的光芒。
I can't walk about in this heat.我不能在这种酷热下走路。
Sorrow is nothing but low passion.忧伤无非是情绪低落。
He was out of his element at the meeting.他在会议上感到格格不入。
He's studied overseas and has a good command of English. 他在国外留学过，英语掌握得很好。
He is optimistic about his chances.他对他所拥有的机会非常乐观。
He is a man of purpose.他是一个意志坚强的人。
She has a distinct gift for drawing.她有很明显的绘画天赋。