From two blocks over he could hear the thin wail.

条街以外就能听到那微弱哭泣声。

He confessed where he had hidden the money.

供出了藏钱。

Local hardware stores can't compete with discount outlets.

五金商店不能与那些削价商行相竞争。

I found a refreshing absence of industrial sprawl.

我发现了一处全无杂乱工业区踪影、令人心旷神怡。

They collectively abstained (from voting) in the elections for local councilors.

们在议会议员选举中集体弃权。

His action is accusable in many respects.

行为有许多可非难。

Soon afterwards five explosions were heard from the area.

后不久那个传来五次爆炸声。

Medicine should not be kept where it is accessible to children.

药物不应放在容易被小孩拿到。

Surely there is nothing in the canaille to recommend it to your aesthetic soul.

那些身合之众肯定不会有什么能打动你审美灵魂。”

At high altitudes it is difficult to breathe.

在海拔高会感到呼吸困难。

Put this lotion on the insect bites to stop them hurting.

在虫子叮抹点这种水儿止痛。

The dirty pub is a beastly place.

那个肮脏小酒馆是一个叫人恶心。

More powers are gradually being devolved to the regions.

正逐步向下放更多权力。

This is a fine and cool place.

这是一个极妙。

This picture appears in the exhibition by courtesy of the local government.

这幅画蒙政府允许在画展上展出。

His darts trophy takes pride of place on the mantelpiece.

将掷镖奖杯放在壁炉顶上最显著。

The place was recently visited by a serious volcanic eruption.

这最近发生了一次严重火山爆发。

Just think of the money we spend renting this place.

想想吧，我们租这个花了多少钱。

They ran to safety, away from the fire.

们跑到安全，远离了大火。

I've been resident in this place for five years.

我已经在这个住了五年。