1. Sir James Clark Ross had obtained a sounding of over 2,400 fathoms in 1839.
    詹姆斯.克拉克.罗斯爵士在1839年就测得一个2400多尺的深度.

2. Sir James Clark Ross had obtained a sounding of over 2,400 fathoms in 1839, but it was not until 1869, when H. M. S. Porcupine was put at the disposal of the Royal Society for several cruises,
    1839年，詹姆斯.克拉克.罗斯爵士曾测得海水深度超过2，400英尺；但直到1869年，皇家学会用英国"豪猪"号舰艇进行了几次巡航后，

3. So was born the echo-sounding apparatus, now in general use in ships.
    这样就产生了目前各种船舶上普遍应用的回声探测仪。

4. She stood three feet high and her hands rested on her hips.
    她身高3英尺，双手叉腰。

5. She knew she was near the shore because the light was high up on the cliffs.
    知道自己已经接近岸边了，因为那灯光是在高高的峭壁上。

6. She snatched the astonished Nicky up and held him high in the air.
    她一把抓起受到惊吓的尼克，把他高高举起来。

7. Standing in high heels inevitably hurts after an hour on foot. This results in aches and pains.
    穿高跟鞋站一个小时会不可避免地对人造成伤害，并会引起疼痛。

8. Second, the work of governments, organizations, and businesses has been followed by the very high activity of people — as singles, families, and communities.
    第二，除政府、组织和企业的努力之外,普通人民也积极参与其中--从个人、家庭到社区。

9. She said, 'Who are you to say what goes? You're nothing but a trashman.' I told her, 'Listen, lady, I've got an I.Q. of 137, and I graduated near the top of my high school class.
    她说，“我倒什么你管得着么，你算什么东西？你不过是个垃圾工罢了。”我说，‘听着，太太，我的智商是137，高中毕业时是班上的尖子学生。

10. Some customers say the high quality of the roses makes them look as if they spent a fortune.
    有些顾客说，上乘的玫瑰使他们看上去像是花了大价钱。