She rose and took a tentative step backward .
她起身试探着退了一步。
He asked a little about my life history .
他简单地问了一下我的履历。
He forced a laugh to his shaking lips .
他颤抖的两唇发出了一声干笑。
Bismarck ruled germany by a strong hand .
俾斯麦用铁腕手段统治德国。
A stormy applause broke out in the hall .
全场响起了暴风雨般的掌声。
I expect it to be quite an ordeal .
可以预料，那将是非常艰苦的磨练。
A number x is called an almost upper bound of a .
数X称为A的殆上界。
We have also tried to set an example for others .
我们为求以身作则。
Would you kindly make an exception for us this time ?
请给通融一下。
The mp moved an amendment to the bill .
那位下院议员动员修订该法案。
