The dean returned in the late afternoon.

系是在傍晚时分回来的。

The dean did not pronounce on that matter.

系没有对那件事发表意见。

The dean assembled the students in the auditorium.

教务长把学生集合在礼堂里。

The dean beckoned to me to come mearer.

系示意要我走近些。

The dean bridled with anger at my request.

系对我提出的要求表示气愤。

Claud's appointment as acting dean put him in the catbird seat.

克劳德被命为代理院长，这使他身价百倍。

The dean's very insistent that they should finish the papers in time.

系非常坚决地要求他们按时完成论文。

The dean made a few introductory remarks before the lecture.

系在讲课前讲了几句开场白。

The dean cautioned him against being late.

系告诫他不要迟到。