I can play the piano after a fashion.

In the street it was usually possible to talk, after a fashion.

一般在街上,总能马马虎虎说点话儿.

He can speak English, after a fashion.

他能讲英语, 讲得马马虎虎.

He knew the way, after a fashion.

他勉强认路。

After a little, she came back with a bright skirt.

过了一会儿, 她穿了一件鲜艳的裙子回来了.

He bega to flatter himself after a little achievement.

只取得了一点点成绩他就开始矜功自伐.

After a little while, he got on the car.

过了一会儿, 他上了小汽车.

Please go on playing cards after a little rest.

稍作休息后,请继续打牌.

After a little gentle persuasion, he agreed to come.

耐心劝说一下, 他就同意来了.

Do after a little while your prepare to have a meal still now late to eat?

你准备现在吃饭还是晚一会儿吃?

After a little while of silence, he said he thought somebody might read a prayer.

沉默了片刻后, 他说他想要人给他念一段祷文.

She submitted, after a little hesitation, " I should not be the worse. "

她迟疑了一会, 就让步说: “ 我也不会得到坏处吧. ”

At last Jack began to hanker after a little excitement.

后来,杰克又渴望找点儿刺激了.

After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop.

过了一会儿之后, 她从店里最昂贵的衣裙中挑了一件.

He came back after a little.

过了一会儿他就回来了.

After a little while she joined the dancing.

过了一会儿她参加了跳舞.

After a little while, the English teacher turned off an epigram.

过了一会儿, 英文老师作出了一首讽刺诗.

After a little pause, he went on with his speech.

稍停一会儿后, 他又继续讲演.

I asked after a minute.

我过了一分钟才问道.

After a minute's thought , he said, " What about dinner tonight? "

他思忖了一会儿, 问道: “ 今晚上的饭呢? ”

After a minute or two I left them there jabbering away.

没几分钟，我就走开了，留下他们在那儿叽里咕噜地说个不停。