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They never cottoned onto the idea that there had to be running maintenance if machinery and equipment were going to last.

要使机器和设备持久，必须经常保养。这种想法他们总是觉得格格不入。

After decades of warnings by environmentalists, the scientific and political establishments of most countries had finally cottoned on.

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What was interesting was how quickly the pupils cottoned on to how the interplay of rights and responsibilities could affect their lives, and so became active and engaged participants in the classroom debates.

有意思的是，通过讲述可能发生在身边与自己息息相关的例子，学生们很快地理解了权利与责任间的相互作用是怎样影响他们的生活，然后更积极主动地参加课堂讨论。

Having cottoned on that it is not easy to deliver medals in popular and globally competitive Olympic sports, the authorities have focused on events such as sailing, in which international competition is minimal.

政府很清楚，在普及程度高而全球竞争激烈的奥运项目中夺金是难上加难；于是政府就集中力量扶持例如帆船这种几乎没有国际竞争的项目。

Fortunately, car part manufacturers have cottoned on to our love of display, and designed a range of car parts and accessories than combine functionality with looking good.

所幸部分汽车厂商属意于我们热爱汇演而设计的一系列功能结合汽车零配件比同被看好。

Alerted to the holdup, the manager comes outside, but the boyfriend has already cottoned on and he rides his bike into position.

经理觉察到外面的嘈杂声走了出来，但那个女孩子的男朋友已经明白了事情的原委，就骑着摩托车回到位置上排队等候了。

What was interesting was how quickly, by using relevant and local examples where possible, the pupils cottoned on to how the interplay of rights and responsibilities could affect their lives, and so became active and engaged participants in the classroom debates. The Guardian Sep.

在我所见到的同年龄段的孩子们中，在我和他们的老师只给了一点儿提示的情况下，见证他们如何快速地领会人权的整体观念，如何认识到人权与他们的生活密切相关，这一点是非常让人兴奋的。

It is to Schumpeter's eternal credit that, at a time when mediocrity often cottoned to mediocrity in Harvard economics, he stood always for intellectual quality and energy, regardless of ideology, ethnicity, or social position.

这是熊彼特永久的信誉，当哈佛大学经济系充斥着平庸之辈，那时熊彼特代表知识分子的水准和活力，不考虑意识形态、种族或社会立场。

It is to Schumpeter's eternal credit that, at a time when mediocrity often cottoned to mediocrity in Harvard economics, he stood always for intellectual quality and energy, regardless of ideology, ethnicity, or social position.

这是熊彼特永久的信誉，当哈佛大学经济系充斥着平庸之辈，不考虑意识形态、种族或社会立场，那时熊彼特代表知识分子的水准和活力。

When investors cottoned on to the subdued outlook for profits, as they did in Japan, the effect on share prices was dramatic.

当投资人明白盈利前景黯淡，像日本投资人那样，股价便受到剧烈影响。

I am accused of being overreligious," she said in her quiet, frank manner,"but that does not prevent me thinking the children very cruel who obstinately commit such suicide.""

客人们在卡罗利娜·埃凯家里，举止就文雅一些，因为卡罗利娜的母亲治家很严厉。

Designed by French fashion house Herm è s, this elegant uniform was manufactured in our home, Hong Kong, and was the first without a hat.

由著名品牌 Herm è s 设计，这件高贵的制服是香港本土制造，是我们第一套不配帽子的制服。