dross
n[U]
(a) scum of waste matter on melted metals 浮渣(浮在熔化的金属上的废物).
(b) (fig 比喻) least valuable, attractive, etc part of sth 无价值、 无吸引力之处
The best players go off to the big clubs, leaving us the dross. 最好的队员都投奔大俱乐部去了, 就只给我们剩下些不中用的人.
Smoking is addictive, and causes cancer, But the point I most want to emphasize is that it damages the health of those around you.
吸烟会上瘾,会引发癌症。但我最想说的是,吸烟同时也有损你的健康。
How did you like it?
你喜欢那儿吗?
In towns that are near the sea, the tiny lanterns which had been hung in the streets the night before, are placed into the water when the festival is over.