THE `Green Pig' stood in the solitude of the North Road. Its simple front, its neatly balanced windows, curtained with white, gave it an air of comfort and tranquillity. The smoke which curled from its hospitable chimney spoke of warmth and good fare.英文原著 · 《A Book of Scoundrels》
There was no one at the foot of the cliff. Artois got out of the boat and stood for a moment, hesitating whether to keep Giovanni or to dismiss him. "I can stay, Signore," said the man. "You will want some one to row you back."
"No, Giovanni. I can get Gaspare to put me ashore. You had better be off."
"Va bene, Signore," he replied, looking disappointed. The Signora of the Casa del Mare was always very hospitable to such fishermen as she knew. Giovanni wanted to seek out Gaspare, to have a cigarette.英文原著 · 《A Spirit in Prison》
And he made merrier over his loss than any of us could have imagined the minute before; but the reason dawned on me a little later, when we all. trooped down-stairs, leaving the police in possession of the theatre of crime. Lord Thornaby linked arms with Raffles as he led the way. His step was lighter, his gayety no longer sardonic; his very looks had improved. And I divined the load that had been lifted from the hospitable heart of our host.英文原著 · 《A Thief in the Night》
He was not, however, the hero of the Old Boys' Match, and that was expected of him by all. the school. There was a hush when he went in, a groan when he came out. I had no reason to suppose he was not trying; these things happen to the cricketer who plays out of his class; but when the great Raffles went on to bowl, and was hit all. over the field, I was not so sure. It certainly failed to affect his spirits; he was more brilliant than ever at our hospitable board; and after dinner came the meeting at which he and Nasmyth were to speak.英文原著 · 《A Thief in the Night》
"Another woman. Enigmas to you, we are transparent to each other. Sir, will you grant me a favor? Will you persuade Miss Vizard to see me here alone--all alone? It will be a greater trial to me than to her, for I am weak. In this request I am not selfish. She can do nothing for me; but I can do a little for her, to pay the debt of gratitude I owe this hospitable house. May Heaven bless it, from the roof to the foundation stone!"英文原著 · 《A Woman-Hater》
All the servants had been listening on the stairs, and the hospitable old butler plied the boys with sparkling Moselle, which, being himself reared on mighty Port; he thought a light and playful wine--just the thing for women and children. So after luncheon they sung rather wild, and the Klosking told Vizard, dryly, that would do for the present.英文原著 · 《A Woman-Hater》
The success of that mission would determine the viability of his vision: To make the universe hospitable.美剧 · 《Billions》
And you will do me the favor of being most hospitable to my friends.美剧 · 《Billions》
Well, I suppose a room filled with 435 big egos isn't the most hospitable place for oversight.美剧 · 《House of Cards》
I don't think she's paid taxes in 20 years, but very hospitable.美剧 · 《Modern Family》