Why, then, this great hue and cry about it now? The entire uproar sprang solely from the fear of Mr. Stener at this juncture, the fear of the politicians at this juncture, of public exposure. No city treasurer had ever been exposed before. It was a new thing to face exposure, to face the risk of having the public's attention called to a rather nefarious practice of which Mr. Stener was taking advantage, that was all. A great fire and a panic were endangering the security and well-being of many a financial organization in the city--Mr. Cowperwood's among others.英文原著 · 《The Financier》
"And I had intended doing the same thing," said Mr. Copley. "That is, I hoped to finish off my previous sketches, which are in a frightful state of incompletion, and spend a good deal of time on the interior of this cathedral, which is unusually beautiful." (At this juncture aunt Celia disappeared for a moment to ask the barmaid if, in her opinion, the constant consumption of malt liquors prevents a more dangerous indulgence in brandy and whiskey. She is gathering statistics, but as the barmaids can never collect their thoughts while they are drawing ale, aunt Celia proceeds slowly.)英文原著 · 《A Cathedral Courtship》
Peter Stockmann. And all this at this juncture--just as the Baths are beginning to be known. There are other towns in the neighbourhood with qualifications to attract visitors for bathing purposes. Don't you suppose they would immediately strain every nerve to divert the entire stream of strangers to themselves? Unquestionably they would; and then where should we be? We should probably have to abandon the whole thing, which has cost us so much money-and then you would have ruined your native town.英文原著 · 《An Enemy of the People》
And yet--it would be the easiest and wealthiest way out of the impasse, now that Jolyon was gone. The juncture of two Forsyte fortunes had a kind of conservative charm. And she--Irene-would be linked to him once more. Nonsense! Absurd! He put the notion from his head. On arriving home he heard the click of billiard-balls, and through the window saw young Mont sprawling over the table. Fleur, with her cue akimbo, was watching with a smile.英文原著 · 《Awakening & To Let》
"Oh, well, I don't care," she finally said. The color in her cheeks had heightened noticeably. "Very well. If you do not care, I will say nothing more," said Col. At this juncture Annie called them to supper. Later, when Col. Zane sat on the doorstep smoking, Betty came and sat beside him with her head resting against his shoulder. The Colonel smoked on in silence.英文原著 · 《Betty Zane》
The train left at this juncture. We entreated the railway officials to let us stop and see the show out. The play was becoming quite interesting. It was so full of movement. But they said that we were half-an-hour late as it was, and that they dared not.英文原著 · 《Diary of a Pilgrimage》
Counselor, at this juncture, I am going to need to take miss channing美剧 · 《2 Broke Girls》
Patriot Trust Bank can't extend you leverage at this juncture.美剧 · 《Billions》
And if you don't think that we're at a critical juncture in the road, you are pathetically mistaken.美剧 · 《House of Cards》
Russ, we're at a pretty critical juncture right now, so-- What's that?美剧 · 《Sillicon Valley》