1. Standley's a wise and salty old bird. 斯坦德莱是个英明干练的老家伙。
2. As usual, Wheeler, a wise old bird, got it right 和往常一样，惠勒——一个非常聪明的人——又做对了。
3. He is a cautious old bird, but as wise as they make'em. 他是一个谨小慎微的老家伙，但是非常精明。