小词详解

一些高级官员受到这一裙带关系丑闻的牵连。
Senior officials were implicated in the scandal of nepotism.

那个妖妇的脸上掠过一丝得意的冷笑。
A faint sneer of satisfaction crossed the siren's face.

那个低声下气的女孩找到了一个轻松舒服的工作。
The abject girl found a snug berth.

不敢腐的目标初步实现，不能腐的笼子越扎越牢，不想腐的堤坝正在构筑，反腐败斗争压倒性态势已经形成并巩固发展。
The goal of creating a deterrent against corruption has been initially attained; the cage of institutions that prevents corruption has been strengthened; and moral defenses against corruption are in the making.

穿这件光鲜靓丽的新连衣裙，你显得更有身段了。
The smart new dress is fitted to give you a flattering silhouette.

He sounded avid. ‘Is it? Is it Harry Potter?’
他听起来充满渴望。“是他吗？是哈利波特吗？”

Birth vs Berth

他徐缓从容的声音和友好的举止使她产生了一种虚假的安全感。
His  languid voice and friendly manner lulled her into a false sense of security.

There was a ripple of laughter, instantly quelled by the look Snape gave the class.
教室里发出一片笑声，但立刻被斯内普的眼色压了下去。