bate

not bate a penny of it

一分钱也不能(让)

The cruel landlord would bate him no rent.

那个狠心地主不肯给租。

Bates went public with the news at a press conference.

贝茨在记者招待会上消息公开。

He waited for the announcement of the result of the competition with bated breath.

屏息静气地等待宣布竞赛结果。

We waited for the judge's decision with bated breath.

我们屏息等待着法官裁决。

For fear of disturbing others she spoke with bated breath.

因为怕打扰别人, 她低声说话。

he anticipated Bates's theories on mimicry and protective coloration.

先于贝茨出关于动物拟态和保护色理论。

he waited for a reply to his offer with bated breath.

焦虑地等待着对议回复。

We watched with bated breath as the lion moved slowly towards him.

我们屏住呼吸看着狮子慢慢接近。

I was dismayed when I recongnized the voice of Mrs Bates.

"当我听出是贝茨夫人声音时,我感到丧气。"

The Chairman's remarks were so astounding that the audience listened to him with bated breath.

主席说话令人吃惊, 所以听众都屏息听说。

He is best remembered for his chilling portrayal of Norman Bates in ‘Psycho’.

因在《惊魂记》中扮演了吓人诺曼·贝茨而为人所熟知。