The one thing he didn't have was a son. I think he's felt that a grandson is the next best thing.

他唯一缺的就是个儿子，我想他觉得有个外孙也不错。

柯林斯例句

Borrowing tapes from the library would be the next - best thing.

从资料库借磁带是退而求其次的办法.

辞典例句

'Next best thing to tell the truth,'muttered Captain Smollett.'Load his gun, Hawkins.

“ 能说实话也是件好事, ”斯摩莱特船长喃喃地说, “霍金斯,给他的枪装上弹药.

英汉文学 - 金银岛

A good book is the next best thing to a true friend.

一本好书是仅次于真朋友的最隹东西.

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Before refrigerators were invented the next best thing was an ice box.

在冰箱发明之前最好的东西是冰盒.

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The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?

下个最佳: 谁是最著名的演员?

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It wasn't a cure, but the next best thing - full remission from his cancer.

他并未痊愈, 但却处于除此之外最好的状况,他的癌症病情彻底缓和了.

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Before refrigerators were invented the next best thing was an ice box, but.

在冰箱发明以前,最伟大的发明就是冰盒.

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Before refrigerators bring were invented, the next best thing was an ice box.

在电冰箱发明之前, 储存食物最好的工具是冰箱子.

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