The retired often feel that they are useless and unproductive.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

They pulled themselves through the ever‐changing and turbulent times.

Nothing less than drastic measures are going to alleviate the depression.

I put aside all those too worn to be of use.

The jettison of waste wasn't always so cautiously handled.

Many facilities have not resumed operations.

At first they found it very difficult to adjust to life in zero gravity.

Campers are usually thought to be expensive.

Excessive adherence to form can render a work lifeless.

There can be no extenuating circumstances for [Nothing can excuse] the cruelties committed by the accused.

Since that time the company has never looked back.

Desperate men often do desperate things.

The lazy man frequently neglects his duties.

To say his place can never be filled is putting it mildly [understating the case].

tending to consume or use often wastefully

The argument that poverty is a blessing has often been put forward.

People in power often criticize education for being ideologically prejudiced.

Those who use forks or chopsticks often think people who don't are uncivilized.

Of its former glory not a trace [vestige] remains.

Once you get into this habit, you will find it hard to break [get out of] it.

the blind are too often objects of pity

The situation admits of no delay.

Nothing relieved the boredom.

I don't want to be promoted if it involves fawning on [buttering up] my superiors.

Actually, there are many cases where 'have [object] done' is not causative.

The editor regrets that he is unable to make use of your contribution.

Farmers often moonlight to supplement their incomes.

Sometimes first offenders are in need of help.

Actually there are many cases where it isn't 'have=object, done=causative verb'.

lose out on the chance of a lifetime

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment