The porch is supported by six immense pillars.

He disillusioned his fans by his sloppy play.

他草率的表演使他的崇拜者大失所望.

The money was raised by the sale of raffle tickets.

这笔款子是通过出售购物彩券筹集的.

They raised their output by more than half in less than three years.

不到三年,他们把产量提高了一半还多.

I had better say a few words by way of explanation.

我最好以解释的方式说几句话.

She was completely taken aback by his anger.

他勃然大怒把她吓了一大跳.

I lost your file by pure mischance.

我把你的文件丢了,纯粹是碰上倒霉事了.

Cross by the subway please.

请走地下人行通道.

He makes a living by doing odd job.

他通过做临时的工作来谋生.

The difference is found by subtraction.

用减法得出差额.

They compromised by going to the cinema.

他们采取折中的办法去看电影.

Party membership has increased by more than 4 , 000, 000 since then.

从那时到现在,党员增加了400多万人.

This book is by John, Jones, et al.

这本书的作者是约翰 、 琼斯等人.

Judging by the direction of the wind, it won't rain today.

根据风向测度, 今天不会下雨.

The plane is flying a contrary direction.

飞机向相反的方向飞去.

The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.

队伍朝西山的方向前进.

In which direction did he go?

他朝哪个方向去了?

He looked in that direction and saw an airplane.

他朝那个方向看,看见了一架飞机.

I was proceeding along the High Street in a northerly direction.

我正在沿着大街向北走去.

He drove away in the direction of London.

他开车向伦敦方向驶去.

She is as yet undecided in which direction she wants to make her future career.

她还没有确定自己事业发展的方向.