I don 't like the job, but the pay is good.
我不喜歡這份工作，不過待遇卻挺不錯的。

Thomas has already paid the bill.
湯瑪斯已經付帳了。

Let me pay for the meal.
這頓飯讓我來付錢。

It pays to study English.
學英文是值得的。

You should pay attention to the coach.
你該注意聽教練說的話。

Plumbers in that country have high incomes.
那個國家的水電工收入很高。

Zoey did a report on butterflies.
柔伊做了一篇有關蝴蝶的報導。

It is reported that the flood claimed 20 lives.
據報導，此次洪水奪走了 20 條人命。

Report to me after you’ve finished the work.
你工作做完後向我報告。

Labor Day is an annual holiday in many countries.
在許多國家，勞動節每年都有放假。

What’s your annual income?
你年收入是多少？

The application of the new data led to the success of the mission.
這些新資訊的運用使得任務順利達成。
 

It seems that this information has no practical application.
這項訊息似乎沒有實際效用。
 

Could you tell me how to fill out this application (form) for admission to that university?
你可以告訴我怎麼填寫那所大學的入學申請表格嗎？

This glue has many applications in both construction and home repair. 這種膠水在建築和居家修繕上用途多多。

The workers went on strike in protest against low wages.
工人發動罷工抗議工資低廉。

The government vowed to wage war on drug trafficking.
政府誓言向販毒宣戰。

How can you live on such a small salary? 
這麼微薄的薪水你如何賴以為生？

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。

A quarter of the population voted for Tony.
有四分之一的人投票給湯尼。

You can easily get there in a quarter of an hour.
你可以很輕易地在 15 分鐘內抵達該地。

The company reaped huge profits in the first quarter of the year.
該公司本年第一季獲利很多。

Tom quartered the sandwiches and gave them to the kids.
湯姆把這些三明治分成四份，然後分給小朋友們。

I suggest you consult a lawyer.
我建議你去請教律師。

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？

I get an hourly wage of $20 at my job.
我做這工作可獲得時薪 20 美元。

Students in our school take a 10-minute break hourly.
我們學校的學生每 1 小時就休息 10 分鐘。

Students in our school take a 10-minute break on an hourly basis.
我們學校的學生每 1 小時就休息 10 分鐘。

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。

This package deal includes transportation, hotels, and meals for a week.
整組行程包含交通、飯店和一週的餐飲。

A package arrived while you were away.
你不在的時候有一個包裹送來了。

All our products are sent here to be packaged.
我們所有的產品都是送來這裡包裝。

The union is seeking compensation for the injured workers.
該工會正為受傷的工人尋求賠償。

The plaintiff was rewarded $10,000 in compensation.
那位原告獲得一萬美元作為賠償。

The plaintiff was rewarded $10,000 in damages.
那位原告獲得一萬美元作為賠償。

The writer was upset because the magazine published her article without compensation.
這位作者很不滿，因為雜誌刊登了她的文章卻沒有給任何報酬。

My trip to the US was a benefit of my job.
我的美國之旅是工作上的一項福利。

The doctor said a long rest would benefit the patient.
醫生說長時間休息將會有益於該病患。

Everyone will benefit from the new road.
那條新路會造福每個人。

Reading every day brings great benefits to students.
每天閱讀會對學生帶來很大的益處。

The authorities promised to compensate the victims of the flood for their injuries and property losses.
當局承諾要補償洪水受災戶的身體損傷及財產損失。

Jessica’s hard work compensates for her lack of experience.
潔西卡的努力彌補了她經驗上的不足。

Wages for unskilled labor are usually not very high.
非技術性勞力的薪資通常不會很高。

Kate was in labor for almost four hours before she gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
凱特分娩了將近四個小時才生下一個健康的男寶寶。

George labored late into the night in order to finish his report.
為了完成他的報告，喬治工作到很晚。

Ed gave me a brief introduction of the four types of life insurance provided by the company.
艾德為我簡略介紹這家公司提供的 4 種人壽保險。

Because the company had a poor year, it was not 
able to give dividends to investors.
該公司由於今年業績不佳，無法給投資者分紅。

You’ll get a 15% commission on everything you sell.
你所賣出的東西都可以抽成 15%。

Alex received a commission to build a memorial park.
艾力克斯被委託建造一座紀念公園。

The museum commissioned the artist to make a sculpture in remembrance of the curator.
博物館委任這名藝術家製作一座雕像紀念該館長。

Dean received a bonus of NT$5,000 last month due to his excellent performance.
迪恩工作上有良好的表現，上個月收到臺幣 5千元的獎金。

Today, we are going to discuss the year-end party.
我們今天會討論年終尾牙的事。

It was a typical summer morning, and I was eating the delicious cereal.
那是個典型的夏日早晨，而我正在吃美味的麥片。

This sunny weather is typical of the Mediterranean climate.
這種有陽光的天氣是典型的地中海型氣候。

It is typical of Ken to be late for school.
肯上學一向都遲到。

The executive committee consists of the directors of the company.
執行委員會由該公司的董事組成。

Marian is working as senior executive in a computer firm now.
瑪麗安現在正在一家電腦公司擔任資深主管。

Did you receive the email that I sent you?
我寄給你的電子郵件收到了嗎？

Luke received his guests as they arrived at the dinner party.
客人來到晚宴時，路克去迎接他們。

A state banquet will be held this evening in honor of 
the visiting President of the United States. 
今晚將爲來訪的美國總統舉辦國宴。

It is a tradition in our family to banquet on the first 
Saturday of every month.
我們家的傳統是每月的第一個星期六會舉辦宴會。
 

Every evening, the fat king and queen would banquet
until they could physically eat no more.
每天晚上，胖國王和王后都會參加宴會，直到他們再也吃不
下任何東西為止。

The president and first lady will be banqueting their 
guests in the White House.
總統和第一夫人將在白宮宴請賓客。

I’m drawing a picture of a dog, not a pig.
我畫的是一隻狗，不是豬。

I’d like to draw your attention to page ten.
我想請大家注意看第 10 頁。

Paul drew a stool in the fireplace.
保羅拉了一張凳子到壁爐邊。

This famous actress will be the big draw at the film festival.
這位知名女星會是這次影展的一大看頭。

The soccer match ended in a draw.
這場足球賽打成平手。

Susan took a picture in front of the grand palace.
蘇珊在那座雄偉的宮殿前拍了張照片。

Our team won the grand prize in the competition.
我們的團隊在比賽中贏得了大獎。

Dolly won a big prize for her science experiment.
朵莉所做的科學實驗為她贏得了大獎。

I prize the watch my girlfriend gave me for my birthday.
我珍惜生日時女友送我的手錶。

Review the first five lessons before the exam.
考試前要複習前 5 課。

Go over the first five lessons before the exam.
考試前要複習前 5 課。

I have to review for the math exam tomorrow.
我得為明天的數學考試進行複習才行。

I have to do the review for the math exam tomorrow.
我得為明天的數學考試進行複習才行。

The famous writer’s latest novel was reviewed in this weekly magazine.
這週刊有評論這位著名作家最新的小說。

This book has had mixed reviews.
這本書的評論褒貶不一。

We hired a consultant to devise a new system for our company.
我們僱用一位顧問來幫公司設計一套新制度。

Tina and her friends hired a limousine to drive them to the prom.
蒂娜和她朋友租了一臺加長型禮車載她們去學校舞會。

The cabins over there are for hire.
那邊的小木屋可供租用。

A forest fire broke out last night.
昨晚發生了一場森林火災。

Paper catches fire easily.
紙張很容易著火。

Let’s make a fire to keep us warm.
我們生火來保暖吧！

Andrew was fired from his job last week.
上星期安德魯被開除了。

The hunter fired a shot at a tiger.
獵人朝著老虎開了一槍。

Those who violate traffic laws will get a ticket.
違反交通規則的人將會接到罰單。

Becky said her mother violated her privacy in reading her diary.
貝琪說她媽媽看她的日記是侵犯了她的隱私。

The singer has signed a five-year contract with the record company.
這位歌手和唱片公司簽了 5 年的合約。

The report claimed that three hostages had been killed.
該報導聲稱有 3 名人質已經遇害。

Connie should claim her money back because the painting is a fake.
康妮應該把錢要回來，因為這幅畫是贋品。

Go over there to claim your luggage.
到那邊去領取你的行李。

The flood claimed twenty lives.
這場洪水奪走了 20 條人命。

The mayor rejected the claim that he had received bribes.
市長否認了他收賄的這種說法。

Three tribes lay claim to this land.
有 3 個部落聲稱擁有這片土地。

Having been an editor for nearly ten years, Stan has decided to resign and try teaching for a change. 
史坦做編輯快 10 年了，決定辭職並換跑道試試教書。

My car broke down in the middle of nowhere, so I resigned myself to a long walk home. 
我的車子在荒郊野外拋錨，因此我只好接受長途走路回家的命運了。

Jack retired from the military after 30 years of service.
在軍中服役 30 年後，傑克退休了。

When did you retire last night?
你昨晚幾點睡覺？

When did you go to bed last night?
你昨晚幾點睡覺？

The museum had to retire the damaged artwork from display.
博物館不得不將受損的藝術品從展示中撤下。

The product will be retired next year.
這款商品將在明年停產。

We said our last farewell to our good friend at her funeral.
我們在好友的喪禮中向她做最後一次的告別。

We threw a farewell party for David, who is retiring tomorrow.
我們為大衛舉辦歡送會，他明天就要退休了。

Once I retire, I ’ll have to live on my pension. 
一旦我退休後，就靠養老金過活了。

Each month, Tom pays six percent of his salary into a pension plan.
湯姆每個月將薪資的 6% 存起來做為退休金。

Because the company needed to cut salary costs, several long-term employees were pensioned off at the beginning of the year.
因為這間公司要縮減薪資支出，幾位久任員工在今年初被支付退休金退休了。