Unit1 Paraphra:
1. We’re elevated 23 feet.
We’re 23 feet above a level.
2. The place has been here since 1915, and no hurricane has bothered it.
The hou has been here since 1915, and no hurricane has ever caud any damage to it.
3. We can batten down and ride it out.
We can make the necessary preparations and survive the hurricane without much damage.
4. The generator was doud, and the lights went out.
Water got into the generator and put it out. It stopped producing electricity, so the lights also went out.
5.Everybody out the back door to the cars!
Everybody goes out through the back door and runs to the cars!
6. The electrical systems had been killed by water.
The electrical systems in the car (the battery for the starter) had been put out by water.
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7. John watched the water lap at the steps, and felt a crushing guilt.
As John watched the water inch its way up the steps, he felt a strong n of guilt becau he blamed himlf for endangering the whole family by deciding not to flee inland.
大无畏的意思8. Get us through this mess, will you?
Oh God, plea help us to get through this storm safely
9. She carried on alone for a few bars; then her voice trailed away.
Grandmother Koshak sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and finally stopped.
10. Janis had just one delayed reaction.
Janis displayed the fear caud by the hurricane rather late.
Unit2 Paraphra:爱你说谎的方式
1. Serious-looking men spoke to one another as if they were oblivious of the crowds about them.
They were so absorbed in their conversation that they emed not to pay any attention to the people around them.
2. At last this intermezzo came to an end, and I found mylf in front of the gigantic City Hall.
At last the taxi trip came to an end and I suddenly found that I was in front of the gigantic
City Hall.
over there
3. The rather arresting spectacle of little old Japan adrift amid beige concrete skyscrapers is the very symbol of the incessant struggle between the kimono and the miniskirt.
周一到周日的英文
The traditional floating hous among high modern buildings reprent the constant struggle between old tradition and new development.
4. …experiencing a twinge of embarrassment at the prospect of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima in my socks.
I suffered from a strong feeling of shame when I thought of the scene of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima wearing my socks only.
5.The few Americans and Germans emed just as inhibited as I was.
The few Americans and Germans emed just as restrained as I was
6.After three days in Japan, the spinal column becomes extraordinarily flexible.
After three days in Japan one gets quite ud to bowing to people as a ritual to show gratitude.
jms是什么意思7.I was about to make my little bow of asnt, when the meaning of the last words sank in, jolting me out of my sad reverie.
I was about to show my agreement by nodding when I suddenly realized what the meaning of his words. His words shocked me out my sad dreamy thinking.
sale是什么意思8….and nurs walked by carrying nickel-plated instruments, the very sight of which would nd shivers down the spine of any healthy visitor.
...and nurs walked by carrying surgical instruments which were nickel plated and even healthy visitors when they e tho instruments could not help shivering.
art9. Becau, thanks to it, I have the opportunity to improve my character.
gymsI have the chance to rai my moral standard thanks to the illness.
1. The words spat forth with sudden savagery, all preten of blandness gone.
Ogilvie said the words suddenly and rudely, throwing away his pretended politeness.
2. When they find who done that last night, who killed that kid an ‘its mother, then high-tailed it, they’ll throw the book, and never mind who it hits, or whether they got fancy titles neither.
When they find who killed the mother and the kid and then ran away, they'll carry out the maximum punishment no matter who will be punished in this ca or what their social position is.yellow歌词翻译
3. The Duchess of Croydon- three centuries and a half of inbred arrogance behind her- did not yield easily.
The Duchess was supported by her arrogance coming from parents of noble families with a history of three centuries and a half. She wouldn’t give up easily.
