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。
Mr. Cooke gave us some tips on figuring out the answers to those math questions.
庫克先生教我們那些數學題目的一些解題技巧。
After the meal, they tipped the waiter $100.
他們在用餐過後，給那名服務生一百元的小費。
The decline in stock prices may hinder international trade.
股價下跌可能阻礙國際貿易的發展。
Anyone who trades liberty for security deserves neither liberty nor security.
任何以自由換取安全的人，既不值得擁有自由，也不足以獲得安 全。〔美國政治家 Benjamin Franklin〕
The pirates robbed ships of gold, silver, and jewelry; they hid the treasure in a big cave.
那些海盜搶劫船隻、盜取金銀珠寶，並把這些財寶藏在一個大山洞裡。
Vanessa treasures every little thing that her grandmother left her.
凡妮莎珍愛祖母留給她的每一樣小東西。
Gold tends to hold its value well.
黃金很能保值。
Justine has difficulty communicating with her father because of his old-fashioned values.
賈絲汀很難和他爸爸溝通，因為他爸爸的價值觀很老派。
Shelly really values friendship; she thinks having a friend is very important.
雪莉非常重視友誼，她認為擁有朋友是非常重要的。
The antique desk is worth about NT$1 million.
這張骨董桌大約值一百萬新臺幣。
Grizzly Heart, written by Charlie Russell and Maureen Enns, is worth reading.
查理•羅素和瑪琳•安絲合著的《Grizzly Heart》值得一讀。
The champion received $3,000 worth of diamonds.
那名冠軍得到了價值三千元的鑽石。
Richard III was King of England from 1483 until his death.
查理三世從1483年到駕崩之前，一直是英國的國王。
The king ruled his kingdom with kindness.
那位國王以仁心治國。
What animal kingdom does the peacock belong to?
孔雀是屬於動物中的哪一界？
China has become one of the world’s leading industrial nations.
中國已經成為世界主要的工業國家之一。
It seems that the whole nation is talking about the issue.
似乎所有的國民都在討論這個議題。
The huge bribes paid to government officials made the headlines in the national newspapers.
重金賄賂政府官員一事，成為全國性報紙的頭條新聞。
The government will not sign the treaty because it is against the national interest.
該政府不會簽署這個條約，因為那不利於他們國家的利益。
The national museum is owned by the government
這間國立博物館為政府所有。
Harold was once an army officer, but he was imprisoned after he confessed to accepting bribes.
哈洛德以前是位軍官，不過後來因坦承收賄而入獄。
The British prime minister’s official residence is Number 10 Downing Street.
英國首相的官邸在唐寧街十號。
Ms. Morgan was a government official, but she resigned her post two years ago and started a car rental business.
摩根小姐曾經是政府官員，不過她兩年前辭職，開了一家租車公司。
The President holds the highest political position in the country.
總統在這個國家擁有最高的政治地位。
Wallace was elected president of the students’ union.
華勒斯被選為學生會的會長。
When the company president visited this afternoon, everyone in the office was on his or her best behavior.
董事長今天下午來辦公室參觀時，每一個人都表現出自己最好的一面。
The prince came to the throne after his father died.
那個王子在父親去世後登上了王位。
Snow White was a fairy tale princess; she lived with her wicked stepmother, the Queen.
白雪公主是童話故事中的公主，她和邪惡的後母皇后住在一起。
Since 1952, Elizabeth II has been Queen of England.
伊莉莎白二世從1952年開始就是英國的女王。
When meeting a male member of the British Royal Family, you should bow and call him “Your Highness.”
與英國皇室男性成員見面時，你應該要鞠躬，並稱呼對方為「殿下」。
The emperor ruled the country for more than 20 years.
那個皇帝曾經統治該國二十多年。
It’s against school rules to chew gum during class.
上課時嚼口香糖是違反校規的。
My father has made it a rule to take a walk after dinner.
我爸爸已養成了晚飯後散步的習慣。
The police ruled out murder; they proved that the man killed himself.
警方排除了謀殺的可能性，他們證實男子是自殺。
Wilson makes it a rule to swim half an hour before breakfast.
威爾森習慣在早餐前先游泳半個小時。
Alexander was once the ruler of the largest empire in the world.
亞歷山大曾是世界上最大帝國的統治者。
Kathy used a ruler to measure the length and width of the book.
凱西用尺測量書本的長度和寬度。
Mr. Brown voted for a Republican in the last presidential election.
布朗先生在上次總統選舉中投給共和黨黨員。
Holly Hunter was voted Best Actress for her role in The Piano.
荷莉•韓特以《鋼琴師和她的情人》中的角色被票選為最佳女主角。
Where we go on the field trip will be decided by your votes.
我們校外教學的地點會由你們票選決定。
Let’s take a vote to choose a representative.
讓我們投票來選出代表。
The politician won the election with 60% of the vote.
那個政治人物以60%的得票率贏得了那場選舉。
More than 72% of the voters cast ballots for wind-powered generators.
超過72%的投票人將票投給風力發電機。
The drug dealer was arrested for selling cocaine to a high school student.
那名毒販因販賣古柯鹼給一位高中生而被捕。U41
The man is under arrest because the detectives have evidence that he committed the murder.
那名男子遭到逮捕，因為刑警握有他犯了謀殺案的證據。
The suspect and his lawyer waited outside the court.
那名嫌犯和他的律師在法庭外面等候。
This case will be heard in court next Wednesday.
這件案子將在下星期三開庭審理。
There are five basketball courts in our school.
我們學校有五個籃球場。
We should put more emphasis on crime prevention.
我們應該更加重視犯罪預防。
Kidnapping is a serious crime in this country; the punishment can be death.
「綁架」在這個國家是很嚴重的罪行，有可能被處以死刑。
It would be a crime to waste this food.
把這種食物浪費掉的話會是一種罪過。
Those who break the law should be punished.
違法的人都應受到處罰。
Last week the Legislative Yuan passed a new tax law.
上個星期，立法院通過了一項新的稅法。
Isaac Newton developed the law of gravity to explain how the universe worked.
牛頓發展「萬有引力定律」來解釋宇宙運作的方式。
Doreen is majoring in law; she wants to be an attorney.
多琳主修法律，她想當律師。
Albert wants to be a lawyer when he grows up.
艾伯特希望長大後能成為一位律師。
What the company has done is legal.
這家公司的行為沒有違法。
The man called his lawyer to obtain legal advice.
男子打電話給他的律師尋求法律上的建議。
Mike reported the accident to the police when he saw it.
麥克告訴警方他所目睹的車禍經過。
The robber was arrested by a policeman.
那名搶匪被一名警員逮捕。
Neil was sent to prison for child abuse.
尼爾因虐待兒童被關進監獄。
Prisoners who are sentenced to death will never be released.
被判死刑的犯人永遠不會被釋放。
Lynn’s motorcycle was stolen while she shopped at the supermarket two days ago.
兩天前，琳恩在超級市場購物時，她的腳踏車被偷了。
Do you remember what the thief looked like?
你還記得小偷長得什麼樣子嗎？
Hugo is facing robbery charges; his trial will be held in June.
雨果正面臨搶劫的指控，將在六月接受審判。
Results of the clinical trial showed that this new drug harms people.
新藥的臨床試驗結果顯示，此藥對人體有害。
Yesterday Rose taught her students a song about the English alphabet.
昨天羅絲教學生唱英文字母歌。U42
In an elementary Chinese language course, students learn the basics such as common phrases.
在小學的國語課程中，學生會學基礎的中文，像是常用語詞。
Do you know what time the next class begins?
你知道下一堂課幾點開始嗎？
Beth and her twin sister are in the same class; sometimes the other students cannot tell them apart.
貝絲和她的雙胞胎姐姐同班，有時候她們的同學會分不清楚她們兩個誰是誰。
The so-called “middle class” is a social group consisting of people who are well educated and who hold professional jobs such as a doctor or a teacher.
所謂的「中產階級」，是一種社會階層，由
受過良好教育、擁有專門職業的人們所組成，像是醫生或老師。
The rich man always travels in first class; he never buys economy class tickets.
這位有錢的男士總是搭乘頭等艙旅行，他從不坐經濟艙。
Jessica took a course in flower arrangement last semester.
潔西卡上學期修了一門插花課。
The flight is off course; it is not going in the right direction.
這架班機偏離路線，飛行方向不對。
When I asked Patty to open the window for me, she said, “Of course.”
我請派蒂幫我開門的時候，她對我說：「沒問題。」
During the course of a month, at least 15 bicycles were reported stolen in our neighborhood.
在過去的一個月中，我們這個社區至少有15輛腳踏車通報失竊。
After graduating 什om university, Jimmy went abroad in pursuit of additional education.
吉米大學畢業後，到國外深造。
This year, Maria will complete her high school education in Paris.
瑪麗亞今年會在巴黎完成高中教育。
My favorite subject is English; the subject I like least is math.
我最喜歡的科目是英文，最不喜歡數學。
Scott can speak three languages—English, French, and Italian.
史考特會講三種語言：英語、法語和義大利語。
Is he English?
他是英國人嗎？
Our English teacher taught us how to pronounce the word chameleon.
我們的英文老師教我們如何發「chameleon」的音。
The teacher will give the students a math examination.
這個教師將要讓學生進行數學考試。
You should have a medical examination every year to make sure you are healthy.
你應該一年做一次健康檢查，以確保自己的健康。
At first, the boy thought it was a butterfly; on closer examination, he realized it was a moth.
男孩起初以為那是一隻蝴蝶，仔細地察看後他才知道那是一隻蛾。
The teacher will examine the students’ math skills by giving them a test.
老師要讓學生進行數學測驗，看他們學習的成效如何。
The doctor examined Joy’s body carefully and found several bruises.
醫生仔細檢查喬伊的身體，發現好幾處淤傷。
Olive studies geography every Wednesday morning.
奧利佛每個星期三上午都要上地理課。
The scientist is studying the area’s geography, primarily the arrangement of the mountains and rivers.
這位科學家正在研究這個地區的地形，主要是研究山川的排列。
Ms. Hess teaches history at the high school.
赫絲小姐是這所中學的歷史老師。
The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.
黑死病曾是人類史上最致命的一種流行性疾病。
The article describes the history of baseball and how it has developed into one of the most popular sports in the world.
這篇文章敘述棒球史以及棒球是如何發展成世界上最受歡迎的運動之一。
Ian often helps Jason with his math homework.
伊恩常指導傑森寫數學作業。
Ms. Diesel has taught kindergarten for 10 years.
狄塞爾小姐在幼稚園教書已經十年了。
The astronomer has an insatiable thirst for knowledge about Mars.
這位天文學家對於和火星有關的知識總是求知若渴。
Carol can speak five languages: Mandarin, English, French, German, and Japanese.
卡蘿會說五國語言，包括中文、英文、法文、德文和曰文。
We try to communicate with each other using body language.
我們試著用肢體語言彼此溝通。
Vickie is learning how to play the violin.
薇琪正在學小提琴。
After the incident, the boy learned that honesty is the best policy.
在該事件過後，男孩學習到「誠實為上策」的道理。
The students have to learn the poem by heart for homework and recite it from memory in class tomorrow.
這些學生的回家功課是背這首詩，明天上課時要背出來。
They learned from Darlene’s e-mail that she was ill.
他們從達蓮娜的電子郵件中得知她生病了。
Over the years, I have learned from my mistakes; for example, I always think before I leap.
多年來我一直從錯誤中學習，舉例來說，我現在都會三思而行。
We learned of Stanley’s marriage from a friend.
我們從朋友那裡獲悉史丹利結婚的消息。
The teacher is preparing a science lesson for his students.
這名老師正在為學生準備自然課的內容。
The college student has one lesson in the morning and three in the afternoon.
這個大學生早上有一堂課，下午有三堂課。
The teacher asked the students to review Lesson 4 over the weekend.
老師要學生利用週末複習第四課。
Oliver hasn’t learned his lesson from the car accident and the month he spent in jail.
奧利佛並沒有從車禍和一個月的牢獄之災中學到教訓。
Mandarin is the official language of China.
漢語是中國的官方語言。
Kevin always takes careful notes during his teachers’ lectures.
凱文總是很仔細地做筆記，把老師們在課堂上教的記下來。
Before going out, Mom left a note for me on the dining room table, telling me she would be back soon.
我媽出門之前在餐桌上留了一張便條給我，告訴我她很快就會回家。
The police officer carefully noted every word the witness said.
那名警官一五一十地記下目擊者所說的話。
During the performance last night, people began to take note of Sally’s talent.
昨晚的表演過程中，大家開始注意到莎莉的才能。
Nancy always jots down in her notebook the new vocabulary words she is trying to learn.
南西總是迅速地把她要學的生字抄在筆記本裡。
Unlike a desktop computer, a notebook (computer) is much smaller so you can carry it with you and use it anywhere.
筆記型電腦比桌上型電腦小多了，因此你可以隨身攜帶使用。
Mrs. Gould uttered only one phrase, but it was the most powerful statement at the meeting.
古德爾女士只說了一個片語，但那卻是會議中最有影響力的話。
The man tried to phrase his disappointment in a polite way.
那個男子禮貌地用言詞表達出他的失望之情。
那個男子禮貌地用言詞表達出他的失望之情。
Our school principal, Ms. Waters, is running for mayor next year.
我們的校長沃特斯女士明年打算參選市長。U43
“How do you pronounce phenomena?” “It’s pronounced phenomena?
「請問『phenomena』這個字怎麼唸？」「它唸作『phenomena』。」
Ms. Reddy often gives us a quiz at the beginning of English class.
瑞蒂老師常在英文課的一開始給我們小考。
Before the final exam, the students have to review everything they learned during the semester.
在期末考之前，學生們得複習這學期所學過的所有東西。
