There are some tools which realise this kind of artifices.

These pure verbal artifices do not change the essence of the matter.

这些纯粹是文词上的花样,并不能改变问题的实质.

However, we should not go to extremes and claim that all arranged marriages are failures.

然而, 我们不能走极端,而且认为所有的包办婚姻都是失败的.

Even modern arranged marriages can have a large age difference within the couple.

现代的包办婚姻中也有很多年龄差距很大的夫妇.

Descriptions of exchange behavior are reminiscent of the traditional arranged marriages.

对交换行为的阐释使人们想到了传统的包办婚姻.

Do you think marriages based on love are more successful than arranged marriages?

你认为基于爱情的婚姻比他人安排的婚姻更成功 吗 ?

What is your opinion of arranged marriages?

你认为父母安排的婚姻 怎么样 ?

Do you think arranged marriages are a good idea?

你认为父母安排的婚姻是个不错的想法 吗 ?

The plates were all edged with a rich border of gold.

这些盘子都镶有富丽的金边.

The little boat edged away quietly, while no one was looking.

趁没人注意,小船悄悄离岸而去.

A small boat edged down upon the big steamer.

一只小艇缓缓驶近那艘大轮船.

The climber edged slowly down from the summit of the mountain.

那名登山运动员慢慢地从山顶向山下移动.

Fame can be a two-edged sword .

名声是把双刃剑。

a tablecloth edged with lace

镶有花边的桌布

the movie's hard-edged realism

那部电影的逼真的现实主义

the double-edged quality of life in a small town—security and boredom

小城镇生活的双重性—安全但乏味

Even his praise is double-edged.

即使他的赞扬都说得模棱两可。

The ground was strewn with sharp-edged pebbles.

地上铺满了棱角锋利的石子。

But tourism is double-edged, boosting the economy but damaging the environment.

但旅游业具有两面性，既刺激经济增长但又会破坏环境。

The sunlight is white and blinding, throwing hard-edged shadows on the ground.

阳光明亮刺眼，在地上投下轮廓分明的影子。

He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it.

他慢慢挪向电话机，准备抓起听筒。