used to

The medicine is used to assuage pain.

种药用来止痛。

John used to divert himself with billiards.

约翰去总打台球自娱。

It used to be a crystal stream.

那曾是条清澈见底的小溪。

Wood is used to deaden the noise.

木头可以用来消音。

She used to carol cheerfully every morning.

她去经常每天早上欢乐地歌唱。

The islanders used to live in darkness.

岛上的居民去一直生活在愚昧之中。

An instrument used to measure tactile sensitivity.

触觉测量计用来测量触觉的一种装。

I used to just sommer sit there.

去只是坐在那里。

Huge tankers are used to transport oil.

用巨型油轮来运输石油。

This used to be a shabby house.

此房年久失修。

He used to lead an outdoor life.

他以前习惯野外生活。

Metropolitan residents are used to fast rhythm.

大都市的居民习惯于快节奏。

I used to pal around with Brad.

以前常和布拉德一起玩儿。

He is used to the tropical weather.

他习惯了炎热的天气。

The Greeks used to worship several gods.

去,希腊人崇奉好几种神。

Chemicals are used to keep the insects down.

化学药品用于阻止昆虫滋生。

Cosmetics are often used to conceal facial blemishes.

化妆品常用来遮盖脸部色斑。

Counsellors are used to dealing with suicidal people.

心理问题咨询人员惯于同有自杀倾向的人打交道。

He used to be a dunce at school.

他上学时曾是个笨学生。

He used to be an executioner for government.

他以前是政府的行刑人。