You can vary the relative proportions of things in a picture very simply.

The thing approached the proportions of a scandal -- then died away.

事情几乎要成为一桩丑闻 —— 后来平息了下去.

Steps must be taken to reduce the problem to manageable proportions.

必须采取措施将问题缩小到可控制的范围.

A simple mistake in judgment was often magnified to the proportions of a major crime.

在审判时,小过失常常被夸大成滔天大罪.

a hangover of Wagnerian proportions

强烈的宿醉反应

The problem is beginning to assume mammoth proportions.

这个问题开始显得十分重大.

In a worst-case scenario, the disease will reach epidemic proportions.

最坏的情况是这种病流行开来.

Being a hospital Sister had its uses.

在医院当护士有它的好处。

The evidence she uses is usually highly authoritative.

她采用的证据通常都具有很高的可信度。

This engine uses all the most modern technology.

这个发动机汇集了现代最顶尖的科技。

The system uses an impressive graphical interface.

这一系统采用了特别好的图形界面。

The report outlined possible uses for the new weapon.

该报告概述了这种新式武器的可能用途。

They used strings previously treated with powdered glass.

他们使用了事前用玻璃粉末处理过的绳子.

The medicine is used to assuage pain.

这种药用来止痛.

The new weapon was too inhumane to be used.

这种新式武器太惨无人道而不宜使用.

He used his job as a screen for his spying activities.

他利用他的工作作掩护进行间谍活动.

Using a whisk, mix the yolks and sugar to a smooth paste.

用打蛋器将蛋黄和糖打成均匀的糊状。

She is very good at using her charm to get her way.

她非常善于利用自己的魅力随心所欲。

This would be a recipe for still-greater panics.

这种承诺还将导致更大规模的恐慌.

The Joker: You see, nobody panics when things go according to plan.

小丑: 你看,如果一切按照计画在走, 大家就不会惊慌.

Jackson's actions helped precipitate the sharp business panics that occurred in 1834 and 1837.

杰克逊的做法加速了1834年和1837年发生的经济恐慌.