He's had no success in finding a job, though not for lack of trying.

Everything that could grow was running wild for lack of attention.

凡是能长的都因为缺乏照管而疯长一气。

He had a great zest for life .

他对生命有着极大的热情。

He was appointed professor in the university for life.

他被任为那所大学的终身教授.

Are you sure you want him as your partner for life?

你决定要他做你的终生伴侣 吗 ?

His testimony could put Drago away for life.

他的证词足以使德拉戈被判终身监禁。

I think humor is a great lubricant for life.

我认为幽默是人生的上好润滑剂。

If you kept your nose clean, you had a job for life.

如果你规规矩矩，就可以一辈子都捧着这个饭碗。

He had an unquenchable thirst for life.

他有着极其强烈的求生欲。

His chosen field was unlikely to be a meal ticket for life.

他选的这一行是不可能赖以为生的。

She may have been scarred for life.

她可能会留下永久的创伤。

Nothing stays the same for long.

任何事情都不会长期保持不变。

I could never lose myself for long among impersonal things.

我绝不会在与个人无关的事物中迷失很久.

Airline tickets for long-distance flights were favourite buys by credit card thieves.

偷窃信用卡的人喜欢去买长途旅行的飞机票.

I won't be here for long.

我不打算在这里耽搁多久.

The pace was too severe to be kept up for long.

跟上这步伐太难了,无法持久.

It could change its color and go for long periods without food.

它可以改变颜色,并可以长期不吃东西.

"Did you live there?"— 'Not for long.'

“你在那儿住过？”——“没住多久。”

A bad leg ruled him off for long distance running.

他的腿痛使他不能参加长跑.

They can't keep away from their regular work for long.

他们不能长期离开他们的本职工作.

Horses used for long-distance riding tend to wear their shoes out more quickly.

用于长途跋涉的马更容易磨破铁掌。