2.Toadd insult to injuryis to trat someone badly and then do something that makes the situation worse. In this phrase the word ‘injury’ refers to hurt feelings rather than physical harm 雪上加霜,更糟的是 Kevin was drenched from head to toe,to add insult to injury,all his school books...
There was a beggar moaning about the cold in a windy and snowy day. A child of eight saw and pitied him. He gave the beggar some money. Those who saw, praised what a kind child he was. [or “Those who saw, praised the good deed of the child”] Note: It was quite difficult to...
albeit a defective one, and early homosexual rights advocates used this evidence to claim that lesbians should be pitied for their condition rather than oppressed because
If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation (模仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured ...
A. Computers and the Internet are important for a happy home.B. A home is a place where you are willing to stay.C. Sometimes it’s the rich that should be pitied.D. Even the poorest people can have a happy home.According to the passage, which is NOT mentioned as an element (要素...
The type of poor neighbors pitied all the while furtively looking away. My sister and I were surrounded by pedophiles. Father, uncle, neighbor, grandfather, everyone. There was no place safe for us. It was a cesspool of abuse for me and my sister. Something that my mother didn’t ...