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"It sounds the most fearful hard work," Sybil said later.

“这听起来是极为令人生畏的艰苦工作。”西比尔后来说。

Sound travels better in water than in air.

声音在水中比在空气中传播得快。

The book is not as morbid as it sounds.

这本书并不像听起来那么可怕。

Their ears were still attuned to the sounds of the London suburb.

他们依然很熟悉伦敦市郊的喧闹声。

This gives the design team a sound basis for their work.

这为设计组开展工作提供了坚实的基础。

It sounds like a wonderful idea to me, does it really work?

听起来这个主意很不错，真的能行吗？

I wanted to sound him out about a job.

我想就一项工作探探他的口风。

It sounds as if he's just angling for sympathy.

听起来好像他只是在博取同情。

The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.

第一年为学生以后的学习奠定坚实的理论基础。

That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult.

那听来简单，但实际上很难。

I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you.

我知道我向你提出这个问题似乎很不可理喻。

They decided to sound out her interest in the project.

他们决定试探一下她对那个项目的兴趣。

From the sound of things you were lucky to find him.

看起来你能找到他真是幸运。

He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping.

他开始注意到轻微的水滴声。

The ersatz spontaneity of "Sunday Love" sounds especially hollow.

对《星期天的爱情》这首歌的即兴模仿听起来尤其空洞。

They had a wonderful time by the sound of it.

听起来他们好像过得很愉快。

Sounds of voices and commotion could be heard downstairs now.

现在能听见楼下人声鼎沸。

I can hear the sound of running water.

我能听到流水的声音。

The house needs attention but the roof is sound.

房子需要修葺，不过屋顶还完好无损。

All we could hear was the sound of roaring water.

我们只能听到汹涌澎湃的涛声。

Animals are able to hear high-pitched sounds that are inaudible to humans.

动物可以听到人类所听不到的高频声音。

This sounds like a barrage of accusation—I don'tintend it to be.

这听起来像是接二连三的指责——这并非我的本意。

She sounds just the person we need for the job.

看来她正是我们要找的干这份工作的人。

The street was alive with the sounds of the soldiers.

这条街道上到处都是士兵的声音。

The play had excellent sound and lighting effects.

这次戏剧演出的音响和灯光效果极佳。

I know it sounds crazy but it just might work.

我知道这事听起来很蠢，然而也许就会奏效。

In my opinion, it's a very sound investment.

依我看，这是十分可靠的投资。

Cool summer dance sounds are drifting from the stereo indoors.

清凉的夏日舞曲的声音从室内音响中传了出来。

I know it sounds corny, but I'm really not motivated by money.

我知道这听起来像是老生常谈，但我真的不是为了钱。

All she could hear was the sound of the waves.

她听得到的只有海浪声。