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8.When Sinclair joined in 1959, membership was falling, and the society was on its last legs.(P35 L46-47) 当辛科莱于1959年入会的时候，会员人数正在不断减少，协会正面临瓦解。 on its last legs意思是“奄奄一息” 该公司在经理退休后到了快要解体的地步。 The company was on its last legs after the manager retired. 金融危机之中美国一些银行倒闭，剩下的现在也已奄奄一息。 During the financial crisis, some banks in America have folded and the rest are on their last legs. 9.He was honoured in 1983 with a knighthood from the Queen of England in recognition of his efforts and achievements.(P35 L54-55)作为对他努力和成就的认可，1983年他被英国女王授予爵士头衔。 recognition n. 认出，认识，识别；承认，认可 He glanced briefly at her but