I thought you were out, um, filing for plumbing permits.我以为你出去办管道许可的事了

file for申请； 报名参加竞选

I need another file for my letters.

我还需要一个存放信件的夹子。

He filed for a civil service job.

他申请公务员的工作。

Where you going all dressed up?你盛装打扮是要去哪

dress up穿上盛装；打扮得漂漂亮亮

Her maid helped her to dress up for the party.

她的女仆帮助她穿上参加晚会的礼服。

They all dressed up to take part in the parade.

他们都穿上盛装去参加游行。

Just that she's generous to a fault.就是她慷慨的快要离谱了

generous to对 ... 慷慨

He was generous to everybody with money.

他在金钱上对每个人都很大方。

I repent having been so generous to that scoundrel.

我后悔不该对那坏家伙如此宽宏大量。