It appeared to be only a matter of time before they were caught.

It may be a matter of time before we hear the results of the elections.

我们听说选举的结果只是迟早的问题.

It is only a matter of time before everything is settled.

现在万事俱全只是时机未到.

Lawsuits from outraged secular employees are probably only a matter of time.

如此看来,来自气愤的不信仰宗教的雇员的诉讼可能仅仅是早或晚的问题.

It's a matter of time.

这是迟早的问题.

But grammar is only a means to an end , not an end in itself.

但是语法本身不是我们的目的.

So, to that extent, it can be seen as a means to an end.

所以, 在某种程度上, 我们可以把介绍当作达到目的的一种手段.

Goals are a means to an end , not the ultimate purpose of our lives.

目标是阶段性的成果, 而不是我们生命的追求.

We use special offers to attract bigger orders-in other words, as a means to an end.

为了吸引更大的订单,我们提供特殊的优惠方案,换句话说, 这是作为达到目标的一种手段.

But the truth is that money is nothing but a means to an end.

而事实上金钱只不过是达到目的的工具.

Education is not an end, but a means to an end.

教育不是目的, 而是达到目的的一种手段.

Aducation is not an end, but a means to an end.

教育不是目的, 而是达到目的的手段.

For Tom, the job was simply a means to an end.

对汤姆来说, 这个工作仅仅是他达到目的的方法.

It is all a means to an end.

这只是达到目的的一种手段.

There must be a meeting of minds.

双方当事人必须意思表示一致.

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a mess of pottage.

以扫为了一碗红豆汤儿把长子的财产继承权卖给了雅各.

I don't want to make a mess of you here, because I eat and sleep here.

我不愿意在这儿把你打得稀烂, 因为我在这儿吃饭,睡觉.

You're sure to make a mess of things and come back, the Leys always do.

你肯定会干出一番大事业返回家园; 莱伊家族的人总是这样.

He managed to make a mess of it.

他真不错,把事情弄得糟透了.

He made a mess of his essay, and received very low marks.

他把文章写得很糟, 得了很低的分数.

He contrived to make a mess of the whole thing.

他挖空心思反而把事情全盘弄糟了.