They can't even say "good morning" or pass the time of day.
他们甚至不会说“早上好”或打声招呼。
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Although I spoke to him a number of times, it was only to pass the time of day.
我虽然和他说过许多次话, 但都是寒喧而已.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
Every morning they pass the time of day by saying " Good morning. "
每天早晨他们都互道 “ 早安 ”.
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We often pass the time of day each other.
我们经常互相打招呼.
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He stopped to pass the time of day with Roland.
他停下来与罗兰寒暄(了一会)
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They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day.
他们在街角遇到一起,停下来说了几句.
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People who live in towns are often too busy to pass the time of day.
在城里生活的人往往忙碌得连寒暄都顾不上.
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