This uses a succession of cues to whittle away the alternatives until only one remains.

Do you constantly whittle away at a problem , trying to find a solution?

是否会坚持不懈地寻找方法逐步解决问题?

Your article is too long, try to whittle it away to half its length.

你的文章太长了, 要设法删减到原有长度的一半.

Sarah Whittle: They grow much faster than bamboo. Take care or they'll come after you.

莎拉: 他们长得比竹子还要快. 小心哦要不然他们会追上你的.

We need to whittle down the list of guests for the party.

我们需要缩减聚会的客人名单。

Sarah Whittle: You did just see three monkeys go by on a motorcycle; right?

莎拉: 你刚才正好看见一辆摩托车上有三头驴, 是吧?

Make this plug smaller for me, but do not whittle away too much wood.

帮我把这个塞子弄小一点, 但木头不要削掉太多.

They are trying to whittle down our salaries.

他们正着手削减我们的薪水.

The recent election results have whittle away the government's power.

最近的选举结果削弱了政府的权力.

He whittled the piece of wood into a simple toy.

他把那块木头削成了一个简易的玩具。

I finally managed to whittle down the names on the list to only five.

我最后总算把名单上的名字减少到了只有五个。

He began to whittle away all powers of the government that he did not control.

他开始削弱他所未能控制的一切政府权力.

John teased the dog a steamed stuffed bun.

约翰用包子掷打那条狗.

Even though you kicked me out of your apartment, I still brough the cinnamon buns.

尽管你把我踢出了你们家我还是带来了肉桂卷(北美一种面点)

He turned away several boys who came with more buns.

他打发走了几个卖果子面包的小伙子.

I'd pinch his buns and kiss his neck.

我想掐他的屁股，亲他的脖子。

Half my money goes on buns and tea.

我一半钱花在喝茶吃点心上.

He kept drinking till he got a bun on.

他不停地喝酒,一直到醉.

Her hair, also as usual, had escaped from its bun.

她的头发也象往常一样, 从发髻里松了下来.

He chewed his bun as he hated it.

他狠狠嚼着面包,象是把面包当成冤家似的.

Grace had long straight dark hair which she wore in a bun.

格雷斯把一头长长的黑色直发盘成发髻。