before it began to rain
下雨之前
a four-roomed apartment
有四个房间的一套公寓
sentences
句子
It's a rare opportunity.
这是个难得的机会。
The bookstore is just around the corner.
书店就在拐角的地方。
The time has arrived for departure.
出发的时间到了。
You are Mr. Richard, if I remember right.
如果我记得不错的话，你是理查德先生。
Economic recovery is just around the corner.
经济复苏就在眼前。
One of the essential requirements of good news writing is accuracy.
优秀新闻报道的必要条件之一是准确。
People came from the four corners of the world to attend grand meeting.
人们从世界各个角落前来参加这次盛会。
self exercise
自我练习
Surrender your arms!
放下武器！
He did not return before three o' clock.
他直到三点钟才回来。
We were all surprised at seeing her there.
我们见她在那儿都很吃惊。
I'll rewrite the first four chapters.
我要重写前四章。
All roads lead to Rome.
条条大路通罗马（殊途同归）。
He read until very late last night, or rather, early this morning.
他昨晚读书一直到深夜，或者更确切地说，到今天凌晨。