floodwaters began receding in some areas of Kentucky.
洪水在肯塔基州的某些区开始退了。
The dam held the floodwaters. Thieves held the stolen painting for ransom.
水库控制着洪水。小偷用偷来的画索取赎金
It was several days before the floodwater sank and life returned to normal.
过了几天, 洪水才退, 生活恢复了正常。
