An electrical pulse in a wire travels close to the speed of light.

She understood the importance of establishing a close rapport with clients.

她懂得与客户建立密切和谐的关系的重要性。

a close ally and friend of the prime minister

首相的一个亲密盟友和伙伴

He died regretted by all.

他死了,大家深感痛惜.

By conciliation, cooperation is established.

通过调解, 友好合作关系得以确立.

The porch is supported by six immense pillars.

门廊由六根大柱子支撑着.

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.