He had short trousers and scabby knees.

他穿着短裤，露出结痂的膝盖。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Short trousers are improper at a dance.

舞会上穿短裤不成体统。

《新英汉大辞典》

Short trousers are not proper at a dance.

舞会上穿短裤不成体统。

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"It showed the prophet Moses with short trousers and among the girls, " Wahid Mujdah, a Supreme Court spokesman, said at the time.

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Leaving Hanwell standing in the blackness in short trousers holding bangers.

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Gambling has been big business since Moses wore short trousers and, in these times of austerity and economic hardship, it is no great surprise that many people are once again turning to the vices that give them a modicum of pleasure at the minimum of cost.

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