12 Flashcards
The battery has run down; it needs to be charged.
這顆電池沒電了，需要充電。U38P36
There is no admission charge at this gallery on Sundays.
這間畫廊每個星期天都可以免費入場。
Tomorrow morning, the young man will appear in court to face a charge of attempted murder.
這名年輕人明早將會出庭，面對蓄意謀殺的指控。
The experienced climber will be in charge of the rescue team.
這位經驗豐富的登山者將負責這支救援隊。
The dress is cheap; the price is less than I thought.
這件洋裝很便宜，價錢比我想像中來得低。
This purse may be expensive, but it looks cheap.
這款手提包也許價值不菲，但看起來很廉價。
Philip collected various coins from the countries he visited.
菲利普收集他去過的各個國家的錢幣。
The term “couch potato” was coined to describe a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television.
「couch
potato」（沙發馬鈴薯）一詞被創造來形容花很多時間坐著看電視的人。
How much does the pink sweater cost?
這件粉紅色的毛衣多少錢？
The driver’s negligence nearly cost him his life.
那名司機的一時疏忽差點讓自己賠上性命。
We spent NT$15,000 on the trip, including the cost of accommodations.
那趟旅行我們花了新臺幣一萬五千元，其中包括了住宿費用。
We must save the child’s life at all costs.
我們必須不惜一切代價搶救那名孩子。
Purchasing a brand new car will be extremely costly; however, we can afford a used car.
買一臺全新的車非常昂貴，不過我們負擔得起一部二手車。
The man’s decision to invest heavily in real estate turned out to be a costly mistake, as he lost half of his money.
那名男子將鉅資投入房地產，結果是個嚴重的錯誤，他賠上了一半的積蓄。
The store owners deal in coffee; they also buy and sell tea.
這家店的主人經營咖啡的生意，他們也買賣茶葉。
All of the online orders, letters, and complaints are dealt with immediately.
網路上所有的訂單、信件和投訴都會被立即處理。
Will you deal the cards for the next game while I get us some snacks?
我去拿點心給大家的時候，你可以發下一局的牌嗎？
The company has struck a deal with an advertising agency to promote its new products.
這家公司已經和一家廣告商達成交易，要來宣傳他們的新產品。
We have spent a great deal of time on the project; it has been very time-consuming.
我們花了非常多的時間在這項計畫上，它實在很耗時。
Olivia ran up a credit card debt of NT$1 million; she will be paying it off for many years.
奧莉菲亞積欠了一百萬新臺幣的卡債，她會分多年來還清。
The actress owed a debt of gratitude to the director, who gave her a hand when she was in trouble.
那個女演員欠導演一個人情，他在她有麻煩的時候幫了她一把。
Frances was deep in debt because she spent lots of money on illegal drugs.
法蘭西絲欠了一屁股債，因為她花了很多錢買毒品。
She spent one hundred dollars on the book.
她花了 100元買那本書。
Fiona earns her living as a part-time piano teacher.
費歐娜兼職當鋼琴老師以賺取生活費。
Professor Charles Kao is recognized internationally as the “Father of Fiber Optic Communications.” His achievements have earned him respect.
高錕教授在國際上被公認是「光纖通訊之父」，他的成就臝得人們的尊敬。
Rachel earns a living as a beautician.
雷契爾以美容師這個工作維持生計。
Ted can’t afford to stay in that expensive hotel in London.
泰德住不起倫敦那間昂貴的飯店。
Last Thursday, the college students demonstrated against the high tuition fees.
上星期四，大學生們示威抗議高學費。
Lydia worked for a real estate firm a year ago, but now she works for an insurance company.
莉蒂亞一年前在房地產公司上班，不過現在她在保險公司服務。
My mother has the firm belief that exercising regularly is good for your health.
我媽媽堅信規律的運動有益健康。
Before Diana climbed up the ladder, she made sure it was firm and wouldn’t move.
黛安娜爬上梯子之前，先確定梯子是固定不動的。
His ongoing rude behavior has firmed up my dislike for him.
他持續粗魯的行為更加讓我確定我不喜歡他。
Laura told them firmly that she wouldn’t change her mind.
蘿拉堅決地告訴他們，她不會改變心意。
Denise and Jackie hired a guide to take them on a tour of Paris.
丹尼斯和潔琪僱了一位導遊帶他們遊覽巴黎。
One-third of Kim’s income goes toward her house mortgage and car payments.
金三分之一的收入都用來付房貸和車子的分期付款。
The tourist industry in Japan has grown sharply in recent years.
近幾年來曰本的旅遊業急遽發展。U39
So-called “heavy industry” includes mining, electricity, petroleum, chemicals, building materials, and machinery.
所謂的「重工業」包含了採礦、電力、石油、化學、建築材料以及機械。
Kevin is a man of great industry; he always works hard.
凱文是一個很勤勉的人，他工作一向很賣力。
That new sports car cost Scott a lot of money.
這輛新跑車花了史考特一大筆錢。
They operated the company efficiently and thus made a lot of money.
他們將這家公司經營得有聲有色，因而為公司賺進了很多錢。
The worker is operating the machine; he is highly skilled at controlling it.
這名工人正在操作那臺機器，他控制那臺機器的技巧很高超。
The washing machine is not operating properly; we have to find someone to fix it.
洗衣機的運轉不正常，我們得找人來修理。
Mr. Tate’s software company operates in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
泰特先生的軟體公司在臺灣、香港和泰國都設有據點。
If the patient doesn’t get any better, the doctors will have to operate on her.
如果該病患的情況沒有好轉，醫生們將會為她開刀。
Would you like to pay in cash or by credit card?
請問您要用現金還是信用卡支付？
Martin has decided to take the job because it pays well.
馬丁已經決定接受這份工作，因為薪資優渥。
Although the criminals are still at large, people believe that someday they will pay for what they have done.
雖然罪犯們仍逍遙
法外，人們相信有朝一日罪犯們會為自己所做出的一切付出代價。
The elderly woman paid the boy $10 to mow the lawn.
那個老婦人付給男孩十元，要他清除草坪上的雜草。
The man refused to pay them the money he owed.
男子拒絕還錢給他們。
The workers asked for higher pay; they thought their salaries were too low.
工人們要求加薪，他們認為他們的薪資太低了。
What method of payment do you prefer? We accept credit cards, cash, or checks.
您想要以何種方式付款？我們接受信用卡、現金和支票。
Catalina receives a large royalty payment each month for her publications.
卡特琳娜每個月都會收到一大筆出書的版稅。
Mrs. Firestone is too poor to buy a new dress for her daughter.
費爾史東太太實在太窮了，連一件給女兒的新洋裝都買不起。
The country is poor in natural resources and has tried to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
這個國家的自然資源貧乏，已嘗試減少對化石燃料的依賴。
After the operation, the patient was still in poor health, and he was put on a respirator.
那個病人在術後的健康狀況依然不好，仍戴著呼吸器。
Poor John! His wife passed away last week, and we feel very sorry for him.
可憐的約翰！他的妻子在上個星期去世了，我們為他感到很難過。
Mother Teresa devoted her life to helping the poor, the sick, and the orphaned in India.
德蕾莎修女將她的一生奉獻給印度的窮人、病人和孤兒。
The price of airline tickets usually rises during summer and winter holidays.
寒暑假的機票價格通常會上漲。
The country has paid a heavy price for industrialization —most of its rivers are polluted.
這個國家已經為工業化付出沉重的代價，大部分的河流都被汙染了。
Tickets are expected to be priced at NT$200 for adults and NT$100 for children.
票價預計會訂在成人新臺幣200元、孩童100元。
Dr. Walker got his present position at the price of his family life.
沃克先生犧牲了家庭生活，才得到現在的地位。
If I were rich, I would buy an airplane, a fancy house, and a sports car.
如果我很富有，我會買一架飛機、一間豪華的房子和一輛跑車。
Many countries in the Middle East are rich in oil.
許多中東國家盛產石油。
Raul has amassed enough riches to last the rest of his life.
勞爾已積累了足夠養老的錢財。
The sale of alcohol and tobacco products to people under the age of 18 is illegal.
販賣菸酒給未滿18歲的青少年是違法的。
The man moved into his new flat and put his old house up for sale.
那個男子搬進他的新公寓，出售他的舊房子。
Twenty thousand copies of Dr. Wu’s new book have been sold in the last month.
吳博士的新書上個月賣出了兩萬本。
Thomas is not the kind of person who sells his friends for money.
湯瑪士決不是那種會為了錢而出賣朋友的人。
This novel sells well and has been reprinted six times.
這本小說很暢銷，已經再刷六次了。
The concert tickets were very popular and sold out within an hour.
演唱會的門票很受歡迎，一小時之內便銷售一空。
Elaine is going to the shop on the corner to get some milk.
伊蓮要去轉角的商店買一些牛奶。
Daisy spent NT$3,500 on cosmetics at the department store last night.
昨晚黛西在百貨公司花了新臺幣3,500元買化妝品。
We spent two days finishing the work.
我們花了兩天的時間完成那份工作。
Leo will spend the holiday with his parents.
李奧會和他的父母一起度假。
The big shoe store on Oxford Street is having a clearance sale.
牛津街上那家大型鞋店正舉辦出清拍賣。
They stored some cabbage for the winter.
他們儲存了一些包心菜以備冬天食用。
Mick bought two tickets because he invited Daisy to the show.
米克買了兩張票，因為他邀了黛西去看表演。
Isabel goes to the supermarket once a month to buy the necessities.
伊莎貝拉每個月都會到超市一趟，採購生活必需品。
We gave the waitress a big tip because the service was very good.
我們給了那個女服務生很多小費，因為她的服務很好。
The basketball player spun the ball on the tip of his finger.
那個籃球員用指尖轉球。
