1. at the foot of 在…（山）脚下；在…的下部
The village nestled at the foot of the hill.
那村庄位於山脚下.
2. in the meantime 在此期间；于此际
In the meantime Grief was whispering a few words in Ieremia's ear.
这时，格里菲在耶利米亚的耳朵根嘀咕了几句。
3. out of sight 看不见；在视野之外；在看不见的地方
The carriage whirled out of sight.
马车疾驰而消失在视线之外。
4. be obliged to 不得不；有义务；感谢；被迫做
They are obliged to resort to the most ingenious contortions and combinations.
他们却不能不采取最巧妙的曲解和胡说。