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They were pining for their homeland in Asia.
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他们思念着在亚洲的故乡。 |
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They were pinioned against the wall by the lorry.
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那辆卡车把他们挤到墙根动弹不得。 |
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They were pioneers in the field of microsurgery.
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他们是显微外科学领域的创始人. |
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They were placed in a small pit and a referee irritated their sensitive antennae to goad them into attacking one and another.
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它们被放在一个小罐子里，裁判逗弄它们敏感的胡须去激怒它们互相攻击。 |
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They were playing chess under the tree.
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他们在树下下棋。 |
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They were pleased to meet after such a long separation.
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久别重逢令他们很高兴。 |
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They were plotting the overthrow of the government.
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他们正在策画推翻政府. |
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They were popping away at the rabbits all afternoon.
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他们一下午都在用枪打兔子. |
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They were powerless to resist.
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他们无力反抗。 |
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They were prancing about (ie jumping or dancing happily) to the music.
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他们跟著音乐欢蹦乱跳. |
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They were prepared for the worst.
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他们已准备好应付最坏的情况。 |
