donkey
n
(pl ~s)
1 animal of the horse family, with short legs and long ears 驴.
2 stupid or stubborn person 愚蠢或固执的人
He's an absolute donkey. 他是个十足的蠢驴.
3 (idm 习语) `donkey's years (Brit infml 口) a very long time 很长的时间; 很久; 猴年马月
It's donkey's years since we've seen each other. 我们有年头儿没见面了.
The new motorway won't be ready for donkey's years. 要修好新高速公路, 那得等到猴年马月了. talk the hind legs off a donkey => talk2.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
I've recently noticed that one of my work-mates is stealing.
我最近注意到,我的一个工友在行窃。
She didn't visit her step-mother much, though I believe that they used to speak on the phone from time to time.