9. Train was late because of the heavy snow.
火车因为大雪而晚点。
还能这样说:
The heavy snow caused the train being late.
The heavy snow led to the train arriving late.
谚语:
A light purse is a heavy curse.
为人无钱处处难。
10. The late train brought lots of trouble to the passengers.
火车晚点给乘客带来了很多麻烦。
还能这样说:
It was troublesome for passengers that the train is late.
The train being late caused much trouble for the passengers.
应用解析:
I'll trouble you to 劳驾你,请你……;
make trouble 闹事,捣乱
11. The bus was half an hour late because of the accident.
公交车因为交通事故晚了半个小时。
还能这样说:
The accident delayed the bus for half an hour.
The bus arrived half an hour late for the accident.
12. The late train ruined my business activities.
晚点的火车毁了我的商务活动。
还能这样说:
The overdue train spoiled my business activities.
My business activities were cancelled because the train was behind time.
adj. 过期的,未兑的,迟到的