大半

These ideas held sway for most of the century.

这些思想占支配地位长达个世纪。

For much of his life he suffered from recurrent bouts of depression.

他的辈子反复发作抑郁症。

He got terribly drunk and was throwing up for most of the night.

他喝得烂醉,呕吐夜。

After a lot of umming and aahing, he finally said yes to the plan.

他支，同意这项计划。

This country is largely desert.

这个国家都是沙漠。