They were speaking in low voices.
他們在低聲說話。
Cross could hear him speaking in low tones to Sarah.
克羅斯聽得到他對薩拉低聲說話。
It is widely known that talking with your mouth full is not polite.
大家都知道，滿嘴食物時講話是不禮貌的。
He shows an almost childlike timidity in talking with strangers.
他和生人談話簡直像小孩子一樣面嫩。
He was punctilious about being ready and waiting in the entrance hall exactly on time
他一絲不茍地作好準備并準時地在門廳等候。
He stopped at the door, waiting in vain for her to acknowledge his presence
他在門口停住，徒然地等待她和自己打招呼。
His new job necessitated him/ his getting up at six.
新工作使他不得不六點鐘起床。