My throat was dry. I was at a loss for words.

Some suppliers were selling at a loss to shift stock.

一些供应商赔本销售存货。

At a low temperature, water turns into ice.

水在低温时就结成冰.

His health is at a low ebb.

他的健康在衰退.

Things were at a low ebb.

一切都处于低谷.

Manufacturing business is now at a low ebb.

制造业现正处于衰落中.

Business is at a low ebb.

生意处于低潮.

Fresh orders for the world's shipyards at a low ebb.

全球船厂获得的新订单处于低谷.

Fresh orders for the world's shipyards are at a low ebb.

全球造船公司的新订单量正处在低谷中.

The economy of the country was at a low ebb.

该国的经济处于衰退阶段.

Public confidence in the President is at a low ebb.

民众对总统的信心在减退.

Christian Europe was at a low ebb.

信仰基督教的欧洲到了低潮期.

I am ready to start at a moment's notice.

我做好了准备,一通知就走.

All our things stayed in our suitcase, as if we had to leave at a moment's notice.

我们的东西都放在手提箱里，好像我们一经通知就得马上离开。

There is a tendency to shut museums or shops at a moment's notice.

现在博物馆或商店有一种说关就关的趋势。

We really need three but we could manage with two at a pinch.

我们确实需要三个,但必要时两个也可以应付.

A penny at a pinch is worth a pound.

紧要关头,小钱当大钱用.

We can put up ten people for the night at a pinch.

必要时我们可以留宿十个人.

Never trust a friend who deserts you at a pinch.

在紧急时舍弃你的朋友不可信赖.

At a pinch this can be used as a weapon.

必要时,这家伙可当武器用.

They can at least 6 people for the night at a pinch.

必要时他们至少可以“留宿”六个人.