Most readernever get over this habit, but like a bus stopping at every corner, it slowsdown your progress.
绝大多数阅读者都有这种习惯，但类似公交在每个转弯处停站一样，它明显降低了阅读的速度。
And he's pleasant in a real way, not like a waitress paid to be bubbly, but like a friend in high spirits.
他总是发自内心地快乐，如同一个兴高采烈的朋友，不像那些为了工资强装笑容的女招待。
But like a phoenix, the Alley has risen again, humming with startups focused on social networking, smart phones and mobile apps.
但就像一只凤凰一样，硅巷再次升起，与以社交网络、智能手机及移动应用软件为重点的初创企业一起哼唱。
But like a melting ice cube, the bank’s franchise value would rapidly shrink as depositors, counterparties and staff all left.
但此举无异于融化的冰块，在存款人，结算对手和员工都离去的情况下，该银行的特许权价值将跌到谷底。
It was one of the best games I've ever seen, but like a lot of people, I had some questions about Phoenix's strategy throughout the afternoon.
尽管这是我看过的最好的比赛之一，但我也跟大多数人一样，用一下午时间总结出了太阳队的战术策略上的问题。
It was supposed to become visible from the Northern Hemisphere, too, by last May, but like a fickle blind date, it stood up those awaiting it.
预计到去年五月，它同样能映入北半球人的眼帘。但正如变化无常的初次约会一样，它造就了一批苦苦守望的人。
An eagle swept through the air in wide circles, and on it hung a serpent, not like a prey, but like a friend: for it kept itself coiled round the eagle's neck.
一只老鹰正在空中快速打着大圈盘旋，它身上挂着一条大蛇，不像是猎物，倒像是朋友，因为蛇盘绕在鹰的脖子上。
He dashed his head against the knotted trunk; and, lifting up his eyes, howled, not like a man, but like a savage beast getting goaded to death with knives and spears.
他把头朝着那多节疤的树干撞；抬起眼睛，吼叫着，不像一个人，却像一头野兽被刀和矛刺得快死了。
But like a doctor facing a patient with a new disease and strange symptoms, they often acted in ways that, with the benefit of hindsight, appeared counterproductive.
然而，就好比医生面对一位患了新病、症状奇特的病人一样，他们的行动在事后看来，似乎经常招致相反的效果。
The traps helped my dog-wanting considerably, but like a new toy, the newness wore off and I was right back where I started from. Only this time it was worse, much worse.
捕兽夹一度缓解了我的恋狗症，但这个新玩具玩腻以后，我的老毛病又犯了，而且比以前更加严重。
I really didn't like New York, but I wanted to stick it out a little bit longer.
我真的不喜欢纽约，但我想再稍稍坚持一段时间。
If you don't like it, fair enough, but that's hardly a justification to attack the whole thing.
如果你不喜欢它，可以，但把它说得一无是处就没什么道理了。
I didn't like lying but I consoled myself that it was for a good cause.
我不愿意撒谎，但我安慰自己那是出于好意。
He doesn't like to name-drop, but he has made a guitar for Jackson Browne.
他不喜欢搬出名人名字来抬高自己，但他给杰克逊·布朗做过一把吉他。
He doesn't particularly like the work but he sees it as a means to an end.
他不怎么喜欢这项工作，只是把它看作达到目的的手段而已。
It sounds like a commercial: easy on the ear but bland and forgettable.
它听起来像句广告语：顺耳却平淡易忘。
It looks like a bear but it is not a bear with a white and black coat.
它看着像只熊，但它不是皮毛黑白相间的熊。
I may look like a tenderfoot, but I think I can follow a trail or carry a pack if necessary.
我也许看起来像个新手，不过有必要的话我认为我也能跟着上路或扛包。
David had been dancing about like a child, but suddenly he stood still and looked at Brad.
戴维一直像孩子那样蹦蹦跳跳，但突然打住，瞧着布拉德。
It seems like a good idea on the surface but there are sure to be problems.
这主意乍一看不错，但肯定存在问题。
I'd like a friendship that might lead to something deeper, but I wouldn't want to commit myself too soon.
我想要可能发展到更深层关系的友谊，但我不想太快做出承诺。
Financing your studies may seem like a tall order, but there is plenty of help available.
资助你的学业似乎是一件难办的事，但有很多可利用的帮助。
A DVD music system plays discs that look like CDs, but blows them out of the water.
DVD音乐播放机里放的碟片看似CD，却要比CD强多了。
I might a been good, like Sid, if I'd a tried—but no, I wouldn't, of course.
要是我肯努力，我也会像希德一样乖乖的——可是，不，我当然不肯。
I mean it might be slightly curvy, but roughly, it looks like a parallelogram in space.
我的意思是它可能有点弯曲，但大致上，它看起来像空间中的平行四边形。
I like bananas, but I hate bananas as a snack.
我喜欢香蕉，但是我讨厌想香蕉当作点心。
Oh, there is another strange sea life, you know, the sea horse. It is a fish, but it does not look like a fish.
噢，还有一种怪异的海洋生物，那就是海马。海马是鱼，但是它长得又不像鱼。
Oh, there is another strange sea life, you know, the sea horse. It is a fish, but it does not look like a fish.
噢，还有一种怪异的海洋生物，那就是海马。海马是鱼，但是它长得又不像鱼。
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