was

Viewed from the top of Mount Tai, the sunrise was indeed a spectacle.

从泰山顶上看去，日出真是个奇观。

Her grandfather had returned, and was busily engaged in pouring some gallons of newly arrived rum into the square bottles of his square cellaret.

她外公回到家来，就忙着把刚送来的几加仑朗姆酒倒进方形酒柜里的方酒瓶里。

The meadow was covered in a gentle mist at dawn.

清晨，草柔的雾气覆盖。

The massive crack was a sign of the recent quake.

巨大的裂缝是近期震的标志。

The hospital ward, filled with beds and medical equipment, was quiet and clean.

院病房里摆满了床和疗设备，安静而整洁。

Her smile was misunderstood as agreement, causing confusion.

她的微笑误解为同意，引起了混乱。

Her bright orange scarf was noticeable among the muted crowd.

她那条鲜亮的巾在灰暗的人群中格外显眼。

A stockpile of military arms was stored in the warehouse.

仓库里储存着一批军用武器。

A stockpile of military arms, including rifles and ammunition, was stored in the warehouse.

仓库里储存着包括步枪和弹药在内的一批军用武器。

The light grey sky was a very neutral color before the rain.

下雨前，浅灰的天空是一种非常中性的颜。

The kitchen counter was a mess after the dinner party.

晚宴后，厨房的台面一片混乱。

The lemon was so sour it made his eyes water.

柠檬酸得让他眼泪直流。

The teacher's stern look was enough to discourage the boy from skating in class.

老师严厉的目光足以打消这个男孩在教室里玩滑板的念头。

The bread in the cupboard was stale and hard to eat.

橱柜里的面包不新鲜，很难吃。

The old rope was tied tight to the pole.

这条旧绳子紧紧系在柱子上。

The rope was too tight around the knot, nearly cutting through.

绳子在结处绷得太紧，几乎要勒断了。

The conference was lengthy, lasting well beyond the scheduled time.

会议很漫长，远超预定时长。

Through the intercession of him, my request was granted.

通过他的求情, 我的要求如愿以偿。

The slight change in the taste was imperceptible to most people.

这种味道的细微变化对大多数人而言是无法觉察的。

The Son of God Himself was sent to plead with the impenitent city.

上帝的儿子亲自奉差遣来到这个顽梗的城邑，发出恳切的劝告。