fall a/sth.falls over,they fall to the ground. b.to fall over sth.:to tumble over He was walking along quite normally and then Chinese suddenly fell over. a.跌倒 Be careful not to fall over the step on your way in. b.被.绊倒 better off:in a more favorable position or financial circumstances They would be better off flying than driving here. They were not rich,but they were better off than most of their neighbors. BACK NEXT
be cross with (infml.)to be rather angry Chinese I was cross with him for being late. 生气 Why is he so cross with you? at this rate means "if what is happening now continues to happen for some time" Where has he got to?At this rate we will miss the train. At this rate they will soon overtake other countries
And somehow,as they embraced,all their irritation and sleepiness left them.And they stood there embracing until at last Martin pushed her from him with pretended roughness and said:"Come,come, girl,it will be sunset before we begin at this rate." (Para.4) 下 progressing at this speed However,all of the unhappiness and drowsiness melted away with their hug.They remained in each other's arms until finally Martin pushed her away,with pretended roughness,to show that he was now the bread-winner of the family and had serious work to do and therefore must stop this sentimental nonsense,otherwise they would not be able to get anything done in the whole day. BACK NEXT
Paragraphi5 as they walked silently.through the little hamlet,there was not a soul about.(Para.5) Here it means a person. When they walked silently through the small village,they saw not a single person around them because they were earlier than everybody else. EXT
And they both looked back at the little cluster of cabins that was the center of their world,with throbbing hearts.For the joy of spring had now taken complete hold of them.(Para.5] the center of their life to gain complete control over sb. Both of them looked back towards their small village,which was the most important place for them.Their hearts were quivering beating with excitement at that moment,for the coming of spring had already filled their hearts with pleasure