The instrument was bought by my grandfather many years ago.

是我祖父在很多年以前买的。

My teacher never spoke English like that! The porter and I looked at each other and smiled.

我的老师从来不那样讲英语！我和搬运工相视一笑。

The temptation to steal is greater than ever before -- especially in large shops.

偷窃的诱惑力比以往任何时候都更强烈 -- 特别是在大的商店里。

I love travelling in the country, but I don't like losing my way.

我喜欢在乡间旅行，但却不愿意迷路。

Many of the cars broke down on the course and some drivers spent more time under their cars than in them!

很多汽车在途中就抛了锚，而有些驾驶员花在汽车底下的时间比坐在汽车里面的时间还长。

'Would you mind my coming with you?' he asked, before I had finished speaking.

“我跟你一道去行吗？”没等我说完话他就问道。