We haven't heard from him for weeks but we're still hoping for a letter.
我们已经有几个星期没有他的消息,但仍然盼望着他的来信。
When a dog is drowning everyone offers him drink.
落井下石。
Dressed up as Father Christmas and accompanied by a 'guard of honour' of six pretty girls, he set off down the main street of the city riding a baby elephant called Jumbo.