Meanwhile, I signon, or else take insecure positions, with all the complexities of working tax credits and benefit claims that accompany low-paid, short-term work.
其间，我做任何签约或不签约的繁杂但免除税收的短期底薪工作。
2
The village seemed deserted, the only sign of life being an ugly-looking black goat on a short length of rope tied to a tree in a field nearby.
村里似乎无人居住，唯一的生命迹象是附近田里一只面目可憎的黑山羊，用一截短绳拴在一棵树上。
3
The signon the second floor reads: "All the men here are short and handsome. " Still, this isn't good enough, so the friends continue on up.