He described the customs of the menfolk of his family.

With the menfolk away at war, women got their first crack at the male preserves of employment and sport.

由于男人们都去了战场，女人们第一次在男性专属的职业和运动中一展身手。

a society sending its menfolk off to war

把男人送上战场的社会

He felt too ashamed to go back home to see his elders.

他觉得无颜见家乡父老.

I became somewhat embarrassed , for I was used to being taken for granted by my elders.

我感到有点窘, 因为大人们向来不把我当成一回事.

It was like a child with a toy gun shouting " Freeze! " to his elders.

它那副认真的样儿,能叫你想起举着木头枪冲大人 高喊 “ 不许动 ” 的小孩子.

I was brought up to always respect my elders. ( bring up )

我从小就被教导要尊敬长辈.

Major's elders disliked him because he was such a flagrant nonconformist.

梅杰的长辈不喜欢他,因为他这样公开地违反了他们心目中的生活准则.

They discussed important issues in imitation of their elders.

他们模仿长辈的口气讨论重要问题。

The young have no respect for their elders.

年轻人不尊重他们的长辈。

When the display ended, the elders in the family hall departed.

花炮放完, 堂屋里的人都散去了.

He is respectful to his elders.

他对长辈很尊敬.

You should show greater respect for your elders and betters.

你应该对长辈和上级尊重些.

In some things you must trust to your elders.

有些事情你得依靠长辈.

Listen to the counsel of your elders.

要听从长辈的忠告。

The children in our family are always respectful to their elders.

我们家的孩子对长辈总是恭恭敬敬的。

Sit down and be quiet in front of your elders and betters.

在长辈和上级面前要老老实实地坐着。

Assemble 50 Elder Druids, 30 Silver Unicorns and 10 Green Dragons do defend it.

募集50个德鲁伊长老, 30只银色独角兽和10条绿龙用于防御.

Derek Fisher is the elder statesman of the team, drafted in 1996 by the Lakers.

德里克·费舍尔是球队里的老队员了, 1996选秀进入湖人.

Clare: My elder sister is always in demand at family parties.

克蕾: 亲友开家庭派对,都会找我姐姐.

The elder son is the cook of the walk.

长子是掌权的人.