The Optional Protocol came into force in February 2002.

The agreement was written and signed.

议定书已写好,也签了字.

She was trifling with a string of coral beads which her mother had just given her.

她正在玩耍一串她母亲刚才给她的珊瑚珠琏.

Coral is formed by certain types of polyp.

珊瑚是由某些水螅体构成的.

Kate is wearing a coral necklace.

凯特戴着一条珊瑚项链.

Coral is often used for making jewellery.

珊瑚常用来制作首饰.

'That's coral, that is,'said the old man.

“ 那是珊瑚, ” 老头儿说.

Vibrant coral formations showcase striking colors such as yellow, green, and various shades of blue.

鲜艳的珊瑚群展现出引人注目的色彩，如黄色的、绿色的以及各种深浅的蓝色。

Although the coral appears vibrant, its delicate nature requires careful handling.

珊瑚虽然看起来充满活力，但其脆弱的特性需要小心处理。

It had been the smallest event of all that had unsettled him the most.

使他感到最不安的事情是一件最微不足道的插曲.

It was a very interesting episode at a time when we were dying.

这是正当我们快要倒闭的时候出现的一段很有意思的插曲.

Though they chatted endlessly, Harry sensed their idyll was drawing to a close.

尽管他们无休止地聊天，哈里却感觉到他们的浪漫插曲即将结束。

The radio job he did was merely a sideshow in his career.

他做的电台工作只是他职业生涯中的一个小插曲。

The Kents enjoyed a happy interlude during their family vacation.

肯特一家在家庭度假期间享受了一段幸福的插曲。

Our family's favorite pastime is eating a huge buffet meal together.

我们家人最喜爱的消遣,就是一起去吃顿自助餐大餐.

They had a buffet at the wedding.

婚礼时,他们吃自助餐.

We enjoyed the buffet at the station while drinking tea.

我们在车站享用自助餐时喝茶。

The staff were preparing the lunch buffet in the dining hall.

工作人员正在餐厅准备午餐自助餐。

At lunchtime, you can enjoy either the buffet or order from the menu.

午餐时，你可以享用自助餐或从菜单点餐。

Despite investing 19 million pounds, his team still managed to lose three cup finals and face relegation, showing that wealth certainly isn't everything.

他已投入了1,900万英镑，他的球队却依然输掉了三场杯赛决赛并面临降级，这表明金钱显然不是万能的。

The unexpected collapse of her self-assurance led to consecutive defeats in five games, resulting in the forfeiture of the set.

她自信的意外崩溃导致了连续五场比赛的失利，最终输掉了这一盘。