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VOA慢速英语:American History: 'Roaring Twenties' a Time of Economic and Social Change

2010-12-30来源:和谐英语
1.They no longer wore dresses that hid the shape of their bodies.

no longer不再, 已不, 不复, 再也不

例句:He was long a famous musician, but he plays no longer.
      他成为有名的音乐家已很久了, 但他现在不演奏了。

      The city's water supply is no longer adequate for its need.
      这个城市的供水已不敷需求。

2.Many people had extra money to spend on things other than food, housing, and other basic needs.

other than绝不是

例句:I have never known him behave other than selfishly.
      我知道他一向自私自利。

      He can hardly be other than annoyed about it.
      他当然只会对此感到烦恼。

3.His flight set off wild celebrations across the United States.

set off出发, 动身

例句:He proposed to set off immediately.
      他建议立即动身。