[14] Lit. "of the chaff," where we should say "corn," the winnowing process separating chaff from grain and grain from chaff.英文原著 · 《The Economist》
Once more the bugle blows a terrific blast. It sends off the boys like chaff before the wind--dark chaff I admit, and in big pieces.英文原著 · 《Hans Brinker》
"And you too, Monsieur," he said to the architect. "Why not pay at once?" said Grindot. "I have my workmen in the faubourg to pay," said Birotteau, who knew not how to lie. He took his hat once more intending to follow them out, but the mason, Thorein, and Chaffaroux stopped him as he was closing the door. "Monsieur," said Chaffaroux, "we are in great need of money."
"Well, I have not the mines of Peru," said Cesar, walking quickly away from them. "There is something beneath all this," he said to himself. "That cursed ball! All the world thinks I am worth millions.英文原著 · 《Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau》
In Syria whilom dwelt a company Of chapmen rich, and thereto sad* and true, *grave, steadfast Clothes of gold, and satins rich of hue. That widewhere* sent their spicery, *to distant parts Their chaffare* was so thriftly** and so new, *wares **advantageous That every wight had dainty* to chaffare** *pleasure **deal With them, and eke to selle them their ware.英文原著 · 《The Canterbury Tales》
[11] Lit. "it is a long space for the chaff to be carried." Al. (1) "It is of great consequence the chaff should be carried beyond the corn." (2) "It often happens that the corn is blown not only on to the corn, but over and beyond it into the empty portion of the threshing-floor." So Breit.英文原著 · 《The Economist》
It is clear the chaff will at once fall into the chaff- receiver.[13]英文原著 · 《The Economist》