英语词源
- arms-length (n.)
- 1650s, from arm (n.1) + length. At arm's end is recorded from 1570s.
权威例句
- 1. He had twined his chubby arms around Vincent's neck.
- 他胖乎乎的双臂搂住文森特的脖子。
- 2. He was waving his arms to draw their attention.
- 他正挥手以引起他们的注意。
- 3. There is a plentiful supply of arms on the black market.
- 黑市上有大量武器出售。
- 4. Their talks are expected to focus on arms control.
- 他们的会谈预计会集中讨论军备控制问题。
- 5. They sprawl at ease across the sofa, arms draped over the back.
- 他们惬意地躺在沙发上，胳膊搭在后面。