It was all a far cry from those halcyon days in 1990, when he won three tournaments on the European tour.

Their lives are a far cry from his own poor childhood.

他们的生活与他那贫苦的童年生活相比大相径庭。

The story became a favorite topic and has been handed down to the present day.

这个故事成为佳话,一直留传至今.

For a few minutes she sat on her bed watching the clock.

她坐在床上盯着时钟看了几分钟。

Here are a few pointers to help you make a choice.

这儿有几条帮助作出选择的建议。

He saw the Major's face a few inches from his own.

他看见少校的脸离他自己的只有几英寸.

A few years ago they toured the country in a roadshow.

几年前他们在全国作了巡回演出。

The London Evening Standard moved offices a few years ago.

《伦敦标准晚报》报址几年前迁走了。

I've got to rush. Got a meeting in a few minutes.

我得赶紧走了。几分钟后要开个会。

A few days after his collapse he was sitting up in bed.

他病倒后没过几天就又能在床上坐起来了。

I can lose a few pounds without resorting to daft diets.

我不用疯狂地节食也能减轻几磅。

He sweeps up and does a few odds and ends.

他扫完地，又干了几样杂活儿。

These are only a few of the possibilities.

这些仅仅是其中几种可能。

After a few words of courtesy, they got down to business.

双方客气了一番, 就开始谈正事.

Feeling embarrassed, he muttered a few words and walked off.

他很尴尬, 搭讪着走开了.

He had not spoken a few words when he got heated.

没说上几句话他就急了.

I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few words.

我想趁这个机会讲几句话.

Will you please say a few words about your personal understanding [ experience ] ?

请你谈一点个人 体会 好 吗 ?

She whispered a few words weakly before she fell down.

她虚弱地低声说了几句便昏倒了.

She intimated that she had a few words to say.

她示意有几句话要说.

I should like to exchange a few words with you in confidence.

我想私下和你交换点意见。