As new facts became known, the Government was forced to climb down over its handling of the spy scandal. 新的事实已众所周知,政府被迫承认处理间谍丑事失当。
I'll just sew up that tear, and the coat will be as good as new. 我把大衣的破处缝好,就会完好如新了。
The old machine is well maintained and looks as good as new. 这台旧机器维护得很好,看起来像新的一样。
He had been lucky enough to pick up a sofa in a secondhand shop which was as good as new and cost him under£50. 他很幸运,在一家旧货店里买到了一个像新的一样的沙发,用的钱连50镑还不到。
British writer best known for his novels about poverty and hardship, such as New Grub Street(1891). 吉辛,乔治·罗伯特1857-1903英国作家,以其关于贫穷和艰辛的小说最出名,比如新穷人街(1891年)
He had been lucky enough to pick up a sofa at the auction which was as good as new and cost him under£50. 他在拍卖行买到了一个完好如新的沙发,花了还不到50英镑。他真是走运。