考研英语

在此期间，整座楼都散发着变质啤酒的臭味。
In the interim, a foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building.

但是，在过渡期间，我们得抱团取暖。
But, in the interim, we have to huddle together for warmth.

A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K., I'll be part of this world."
人有的时候不得不出卖自己的灵魂。他不得不说：“好吧， 我会适应这个世界的”。

Earmark vs Hallmark

Erode vs Corrode

They crammed their pockets with the last of the sweets and joined the crowd thronging the corridor.
他们把剩下的糖果塞进衣袋，就随着过道上的人流朝前涌去。

"Yeah, but apart from that," said Ron, sounding aggravated. "I mean, he's a grouchy git, isn't he?"
“可除了这个之外，”罗恩似乎很恼火，“我说，他不就是个暴躁的饭桶吗？”

英语以吸收外来语著称。
English has been notorious as a word borrower.

Appal vs Apple

Oust vs Out

Attend → Attendant