Most of the rock in this mountain is shale. 这座山上大部分的岩石都是页岩。
What others think exercises a great influence on most of us. 别人怎样想对我们多半会产生很大影响。
They salted down most of the meat for their later use. 他们将大部分肉用盐腌起来,以备日后用。
Reading occupies most of my free time. 阅读占去了我大部分的闲暇时间。
Most of these new jobs pay less than regular jobs, and few come with good benefits. The standard American job, with a40-hour workweek, medical benefits and a pension at age65, is on the wane. 这些新工作(机会)多半待遇不如正式工作,并且福利优厚的不多。每周40小时,有医疗保险,并且65岁可领退休金的标准美国工作越来越少。
Narrative makes up most of the book. 这本书的大部分篇幅都是叙述性的。
Most of the shore is rocky, but there is a sandy beach. 沿海大部分为岩石,但也有一部分沙滩。