He is at pains to find facts.
他正在努力了解事实真相。
He was at great pains to point out my mistake.
他极力指出我的错误。
be at the pains of v-ingWe are at the pains of quickening our steps.
我们正努力加快步伐。
He went to great pains to show how horrifying the war was.
他极力指出战争是多么的恐怖。
She went to great pains to see that all her guests were provided with whatever they needed.
她努力确保使每位客人都得到他们各自的需求。
He took pains to make me realize my mistake.
他费了很多力气,让我认识到自己的错误。
They took great pains to build up their influence there.
他们花很大气力在那里培植他们的势力。
take (great) pains with sthMary took great pains with her English lessons and got high marks.
玛丽在英语课方面狠下了工夫,因而考了高分。
I have pain(s)/a pain in the stomach.
Great pains have been taken with her education.
她在教育上作了很大的努力。
I have been at some pains to secure the best available texts.
They are taking great pains in studying English.
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