for some time

After they had haggled for some time, the two men decided to close the bargain.

那两个人经过一番讨价还价以后, 决定成交.

It had been known for some time that chemical reactions can be catalyzed by materials with large surface areas.

人们早已知道，如果材料的表面积足够大，可引起催化反应。

The diver stayed down for some time.

潜水员在水下待了一些时候.

I admit I was foxed for some time.

我承认我一度被难住了。

He was silent for some time, his face working.

他沉默了一会儿, 脸抽搐着.

I lay for some time, watching the bustle which succeeded the attack.

我在地上趴了一会儿, 注视着炮轰结束后海盗们忙碌的样子.

I can make do with this handbag for some time.

我这个提包还可以应付一阵子.

They put their heads together and talked softly for some time.

她们埋着头低声谈了一阵话.

He remained silent for some time.

他沉默了好一阵子。

The pilot managed to circle the balloon for some time.

这位飞行员设法绕气球飞了一阵.

Famine also was staved off for some time.

饥荒也曾经被驱除.

Nobody should be surprised by this. It's been in the works for some time.

不应该有人对此感到惊奇，这事已经张罗了有一阵子了。

She gazed at it for some time, then added. " You don't need bookcases at all. "

她对地毯凝视了一会儿, 然后补充说: “ 你根本不需要书柜 ”.

He lay for some time, without movement, on his side.

他侧着身子 、 一动也不动地躺了一会.

Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke.

南希沉思了一会儿，突然开口说话了。