They survive because they are more dense than their surroundings, but they are being slowly eroded away by a hostile environment. 它们的存在是因为它们比周围环境更致密，但它们正被恶劣的环境慢慢地侵蚀掉。
I can't remember a winter being as cold as this, but I'm sure there were colder days. 我不记得还有哪个冬天是这般寒冷，但我敢肯定有过比这更恶劣的天气。
The world goes ill with the man who takes to drink. 爱喝酒的人将有不幸之后果。
Being ambushed can be devastating. 遭遇伏兵偷袭是很不幸的。
Being out of work causes poverty. 失业导致贫困。
He landed on his feet after being down and out. 经过贫困潦倒以后，他重新站了起来。
Those who are addicted to sexual abuse must be mentally ill. 具有性虐待嗜好的人心理肯定不健康。
Being too skinny can be unhealthy, especially if you are not eating enough. 太瘦可能会不健康，特别是当你吃得不够多时。
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