couldn't

couldn't help laughing.

忍俊不禁

couldn't leap the brook.

无法跃小溪

couldn't reach the shelf.

没法书架

couldn't restrain the tears.

禁不住掉眼泪

couldn't unstick the window.

无法把窗户扯下来

couldn't get the problem into focus.

不能很清楚地理解这个问题

he couldn't be found anywhere.

哪儿也找不到他。

she couldn't concentrate on the film.

她无法全神贯注地看这部电影。

couldn't hack a second job.

做不了它工作

couldn't hit the jump shot.

跳投未得分

couldn't articulate my fears.

不能用语言表达我的恐惧

she couldn't read or write.

她读或写都不会。

She couldn't stand it.

她无法容忍

he couldn't have a shave.

他当时没法刮脸。

he couldn't read or write.

他既不识字也不会写字。

couldn't extenuate the malfeasance;

不能掩；

couldn't rescue the poor fellow.

无法搭救那个可怜的小伙子

She couldn't abide fools.

她最不能与蠢人打交道。

They couldn't break my alibi.

他们不能证明我案发时不在现场的辩解不实