The rate of unemployment has been rising in recent years.
近年來的失業率逐漸上升。

This resort is rated as the most beautiful place in the country.
這個觀光勝地被評為該國最美的地方。

At any rate, their performance did not live up to our expectations.
無論如何，他們的表現並不如我們所預期。

The country's population is growing at a slow rate.
該國的人口以緩慢的速度成長。

The doctor checked Gary's heart rate.
醫生檢查了蓋瑞的心率。

Is Sue going to judge the singing contest again?
蘇將再次擔任這次歌唱比賽的裁判嗎？

We should judge a man by his deeds rather than by his words.
我們應根據一個人的所為，而非他的所言，來評斷他。

Do not judge a book by its cover.
勿憑書皮評斷一本書 / 勿以貌取人。— 諺語

The judge ordered us to remain silent.
法官命令我們保持肅靜。

I’m not a very good judge of character.
我不太會判斷別人的人品。

The court wouldn’t judge the case until all the evidence was collected.
法庭要等到所有證據蒐齊後才會審判該案。

Two contestants dropped out of the race for personal 
reasons. 
兩名參賽者因個人因素而退賽了。

Pollution has caused changes to weather patterns on a large scale.
汙染已經大幅造成天氣型態的改變。

We should start out testing on a small scale before we move on to a larger one.
我們應該先做小規模的測試，再做較大型的實驗。

Nuclear weapons cause destruction on a massive scale.
核武造成大規模的破壞。

The scale determined the weight of the package.
磅秤測出包裹的重量。

The glacier is moving at a rate of one meter a year.
這座冰川正以每年一公尺的速度移動。

When it comes to the 100-meter race, my friend Kathy is second to none.
說到百米賽跑，沒人可以跑贏我朋友凱西。

Where is the water meter for this apartment?
這棟公寓的水表在哪裡？

This country banned the trade in rare animals many years ago.
這國家多年前就已禁止買賣稀有動物了。

Our company has been trading with this French company for several years.
我們公司已和這家法國公司做生意做好幾年了。

Flora traded bracelets with her friend Sarah.
芙蘿拉和朋友莎拉交換手鐲。

Jim traded his favorite comic book for his brother’s new toy car.
吉姆用他最喜歡的漫畫書和弟弟換新的玩具車。

The mayor ’s death made all the citizens sad.

市長的離世讓所有市民都感到很難過。

The place was all strange to the boy, and he lost his way.
這地方對那男孩而言是全然陌生的，所以他迷路了。

After trying the soup, Paul had a strange look on his face.
嚐過湯後，保羅的臉上出現奇怪的表情。

Mosquitoes spread diseases such as dengue fever.
蚊子會傳染像登革熱這樣的疾病。

The driver increased speed suddenly.
這位駕駛突然加速行駛。

The number of tourists has increased greatly.
遊客的人數已大量增加了。

People were very angry over the recent increase in taxes.
人們對最近的增稅感到很憤怒。

The unemployment rate has increased over the past year since the outbreak of COVID-19.
自新冠肺炎爆發後，過去一年來失業率已增加。

The game is projected to take place at the new gym.
這場比賽預計在新體育館舉行。

Julie projected the map onto the wall.
茱莉把地圖投射到牆上。

The old woman fell down and hurt her leg.
老婆婆跌倒，傷了腿。

The temperature has been falling for the past week.
過去一週氣溫持續下降。

There has been a fall in house prices.
房價已下跌了。

Last fall, I went to visit my aunt in Spain.
去年秋天，我到西班牙看我阿姨。

How many national parks are there in your country?
你們國家有多少座國家公園？

The program was broadcast on a national network.
這個節目在全國聯播網播出。

Mark went to the bank to open an account.
馬克到銀行開戶。

Kelly likes to take a walk along the bank of the river.
凱莉喜歡沿著河岸散步。

Sarah usually banks at the one nearest her company.
莎拉通常把錢存在離她公司最近的那家銀行。

The company charged me NT$500 for fixing the television.
那家公司向我索取新臺幣 500 元的電視修理費。

Stores in this country all charge for plastic bags.
此國商店的塑膠袋都要收費。

Did you charge the battery for the digital camera?
數位相機的電池你充電了嗎？

Your cellphone went dead. You should let your battery charge.
你手機沒電了。你電池應該要充電了。

The police charged the man with robbery.
警方以強盜罪起訴該名男子。

The booklet is free of charge.
這本小冊子是免費的。

Luke was arrested on a charge of car theft.
路克因被控偷車罪而被捕。

Who takes charge of this department?
誰負責這個部門？

Do you know how to fix the copier?
你知道如何修理這部影印機嗎？

My dad tried to fix the mirror to the wall.
我爸設法要把那面鏡子固定在牆上。

It’s time to fix dinner now.
現在該準備晚飯了。

Rudy’s suggestion isn’t a fix; something else must be done.
魯迪的建議並不是個能解決問題的辦法；我們得做些別的事才行。

Each transaction at the ATM is subject to an additional charge.
自動櫃員機的每筆交易都要額外收費。

Lance did all he could to win Jill’s favor.
蘭斯盡全力要博得吉兒的好感。

The manager was in favor of the proposal.
經理贊成這提案。

The manager favored the proposal.
經理贊成這提案。

Could you do me a favor and open the window?
可以幫我開窗戶嗎？

I hate asking people for favors.
我不喜歡請別人幫忙。

I favor Heather’s plan over the other.
我贊成海瑟的計畫，不贊成另一個計畫。

The university didn’t favor me with a quick reply.
那間大學並沒有馬上給我回覆。

David’s mother favors him over all her other children.
大衛的媽媽在她的所有小孩中最疼他。

Tell me whether Kyle will come.

告訴我凱爾是否會來。

Tell me if Kyle will come.

告訴我凱爾是否會來。

Carmen couldn't decide whether to buy the blue dress.

卡門無法決定是否買那件藍色洋裝。

I don't mind whether we go to France or Spain.

不論我們去法國或西班牙，我都不介意。

Those poor children do not have sufficient food for the winter.
那些窮孩子沒有足夠的食物過冬。

This sum will be sufficient for our living expenses.
這筆金額將足夠應付我們的生活開銷。

Tom made a handsome profit from the sale. 
湯姆從這次買賣中得到可觀的利潤。

It will not profit you at all to do such a thing.
做這樣的事將對你毫無益處。

A wise person profits from his mistakes.
聰明的人會從錯誤中獲益。-諺語

Profits fluctuated during March due to lack of consumer confidence.
由於消費者信心不足，3 月期間利潤有所浮動。

The price of vegetables fluctuates according to the season.
蔬菜的價格依照季節而有波動。