Ben suddenly emerged from behind the door, which frightened me.
班突然從門後冒出來，嚇了我一跳。
 

The startup quickly emerged as a serious competitor in the AI industry.
那間新創公司迅速成為人工智慧產業中的強大競爭者。

A rainbow emerged after the heavy rain stopped.
大雨停後出現了一道彩虹。

We should take preventive measures to stop another pandemic from breaking out. 我們應當採取預防措施以防止另一起流行病爆發。

The company has been in business for three decades.
這間公司已經營運 30 年了。

Steven startled me when he broke into my room without knocking on the door first.
史提芬沒先敲門就闖進我房裡，嚇了我一大跳。

Steven took me by surprise when he broke into my room without knocking on the door first.
史提芬沒先敲門就闖進我房裡，嚇了我一大跳。

Steven took me aback when he broke into my room without knocking on the door first.
史提芬沒先敲門就闖進我房裡，嚇了我一大跳。

Martin is a very nervous guy; he startles easily.
馬丁是個神經兮兮的傢伙，他容易受驚。

How did you manage to get rid of that persistent
salesman?
你是怎麼擺脫那糾纏不休的推銷員的？
 

There’s been a persistent rumor about the singer’s 
sexual orientation.
關於那位歌手性取向的謠言持續不斷。
 

Todd threatened his wife with divorce. 
陶德以離婚威脅他老婆。

These clouds threaten rain.
這些雲是下雨的前兆。

Some people tried to undermine the celebrity’s reputation by spreading rumors about his private life.
有些人想藉由散布關於這個名人私生活的謠言來破壞他的聲望。

Mr. Anderson helped the police in the recovery of the stolen goods.
安德森先生協助警方找回贓物

The doctor said that after careful treatment, the patient had a good chance of recovery.
醫生說經過仔細治療後，該病患復元的機會很大。

Mar's economic problems started when she got divorced.
瑪莉離婚時，經濟方面的問題就產生了。

The high unemployment rate is a clear sign of serious economic problems.
高失業率是嚴重經濟問題的明確徵兆。

The politician is facing the biggest challenge of her career.
這位政治人物正面臨她職涯中最大的挑戰。

To our surprise, the little boy met the challenge of taking care of his younger sister.
令我們驚訝的是，那小男孩成功地完成了照顧妹妹的挑戰。

The young chess player challenged the world champion to a game of chess.
這年輕的西洋棋手向世界冠軍挑戰比一回棋賽。

The scientist's discovery challenged what people had long believed about space.
這位科學家的發現挑戰了人們長久以來對太空的觀點。

Joe Biden was elected to the presidency of the United States.
喬•拜登當選美國的總統。

During the Trump presidency, the unemployment rate surged after the outbreak of COVID-19.
在川普總統任內，新冠肺炎爆發後，失業率激增。

The government carried out several policies to control inflation.
政府實施了幾項政策來控制通貨膨脹。

The Minister of Economic Affairs called for an urgent meeting to discuss inflation.
經濟部長要求召開緊急會議討論通膨問題。

Stanley sleeps with a soft pillow under his head.
史丹利睡覺時頭底下都會墊一個軟的枕頭。

The couple enjoyed some pillow talk before falling
asleep.　這對夫妻在入睡前很喜歡先枕邊細語一下。

These balloons will be used for decoration.
這些氣球將用來做裝飾。

There is a hot-air balloon festival in Taitung every year.
臺東每年都有熱氣球節。

Despite the blackout, the baseball game continued.
儘管停電了，棒球比賽依舊繼續進行。

Although it started to rain, Dennis continued jogging.
雖然開始下雨了，丹尼斯還是繼續在慢跑。

Although it started to rain, Dennis continued to jog.
雖然開始下雨了，丹尼斯還是繼續在慢跑。

Although it started to rain, Dennis continued jogging.
雖然開始下雨了，丹尼斯還是繼續在慢跑。

Being poor, I can’t afford to take a trip to Thailand.
因為很窮，所以到泰國旅遊我玩不起。

I can’t imagine how such a poor man could afford such an expensive car.
我無法想像那樣窮的人竟買得起那麼貴的車。

My grandmother’s house is old and shabby.

我奶奶的房子已經老舊不堪了。

Dinosaurs ruled the earth millions of years ago.
恐龍幾百萬年前曾主宰地球。

Johnny is a dinosaur! He doesn’t even know how to take the MRT.
強尼真是老古板！他甚至不會搭捷運。

Be careful with that knife because it's very sharp.
小心那把刀，因為它很利。

Jenny is very sharp and can answer all the questions right away.
珍妮很機靈，可以馬上回答所有問題。

When the policeman was shot, he felt a sharp pain in his arm.
那名員警中彈時，手臂傳來一陣劇烈的痛。

Meet me at the corner at three o'clock sharp.
3 點整在轉角處等我。

Meet me at the corner at three o'clock exactly.
3 點整在轉角處等我。

This phone can take sharp photos even at night.
這臺手機即使在夜晚也能拍出清晰的照片。

The dog was chasing its own tail.
那隻狗正在追自己的尾巴。

I can’t make head nor tail of this math problem.
我實在搞不懂這道數學題。

Johnny always tails his sister when she goes out on a date.
每次他姊姊出去約會時，強尼都會跟蹤她。

With the enemy army hard on his heels, the soldier had no choice but to jump off the cliff.
由於後頭敵軍窮追不捨，這名士兵別無選擇，只好跳下懸崖。

Walking gracefully in high heels is never an easy task.
穿著高跟鞋優雅地行走絕非易事。

Jack took his old shoes to the shop to get them heeled.
傑克把他的一雙舊鞋拿去鞋店修理鞋跟。

When you tell your dog to heel, you are telling it to come close to you.
你叫你的狗緊跟上來時，你是在告訴牠要跟到你身邊。

Nobody will buy it at that price.
沒有人會以那種價錢去買它。

David paid a high price for his success.
大衛為他的成功付出了很高的代價。

The tickets are priced at NT$250 each.
門票每張定價是新臺幣 250 元。

We went on a hike to Sun Moon Lake last weekend.
我們上週末健行到日月潭。

I go hiking simply because I enjoy the lush countryside.
我健行純粹是因為我很喜歡綠意盎然的鄉間景色。

I hiked up my pants to wade across the river.
我把褲管拉起好涉水過這條河。

Ivy’s grades have improved in recent months.
最近幾個月來，艾薇的成績已有進步。

Over 10,000 commuters were affected by the strike.
超過 1 萬名通勤者受到該起罷工事件的影響。

The company is a leading retailer of electronics.
該間公司是電子產品零售業的龍頭。

These men work underground for six hours at a time, mining coal.
這些人在地底下開採煤礦，一次工作 6 小時。

The coal mine on the mountain is depleted.
那座山上的煤礦已經開採殆盡了。

The soldier was killed when he accidentally stepped on a mine.
那名士兵不小心踩到地雷被炸死了。

The small apartment on the 6th floor is mine.
那間位在 6 樓的小公寓是我的。

The new tax law has been the subject of criticism recently.
這條新稅法最近成為爭議的話題。

This magazine is famous for its literary criticism.

這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。

This magazine is famous for its literary comments.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。

Flora tries to view criticism as an opportunity for growth, not as a personal attack.
芙蘿拉試著將批評視為成長的機會，而不是人身攻擊。

We have confidence in the new product.
我們對這項新產品有信心。

According to the report, many consumers have lost confidence in online shopping.
根據這項報告，許多消費者已對線上購物失去信心。

This is in the strictest confidence. 
這事切勿外傳。

My teacher gave me the confidence to try new things.
我的老師給了我自信心去嘗試新事物。

I got lost and ended up in an unfamiliar part of town.
我迷路了，結果到了鎮上一處陌生的地方。

This year has seen a boom in car sales in India. 
今年印度的汽車銷售量大增。

Our business is booming this year because of the rising demand for our products in the market.
我們今年生意興隆，因為市場對我們產品的需求量升高。

Finding out what the consumer really needs is the first step in marketing.
行銷的第一步就是要發現消費者真正的需求。

The teacher demands that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。

The teacher requires that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。

The teacher requests that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。

The firm does all it can to meet its customers’demands.
這家公司盡其所能以達到顧客的需求。

Good software engineers are in great demand these days.
這年頭需要大量優秀的軟體工程師。

We have a lot of free pamphlets on demand.
我們有很多免費小冊子備索。

Would you like to read the dramatic piece I wrote recently?
你想看我最近寫的這個劇本嗎？

Peter made an impassioned and dramatic speech.
彼得用慷慨激昂且戲劇性的口吻發表了一段話。

Dramatic changes have swept Taiwan in the last twenty years.
臺灣在過去 20 年來經歷了強烈的改變。

Despite water rationing, the large water tank can supply the residents with the water they need.
儘管有限水，大型水塔仍可為住戶提供用水。

There is a lack of medical supplies in the refugee camp.
這難民營缺乏醫療用品。

In the Middle East, there is a plentiful supply of cheap natural gas.
在中東，廉價天然氣供應充足。

Maybe we should combine the plan with Jeff’s idea.
也許我們應該將這計畫與傑夫的想法結合起來。

The three tribes combined against the invaders.
這 3 個部落聯合起來對抗入侵者。

Necessity is the mother of invention.
需要為發明之母。── 諺語

Water is a basic necessity of life.
水是生命中不可或缺的基本要素。

Most families ran out of basic necessities during the natural disaster.
在這場天災期間，多數家庭耗盡了他們的生活必需品。

Our bodies consume more energy in winter.
我們身體在冬天會消耗更多的能量。

Helen was consumed by her husband’s sudden death.
丈夫的突然過世令海倫受盡煎熬。

Brad is trying to consume less sugar because it makes him feel tired.
布萊德盡量少吃糖，因為糖會讓他覺得疲倦。

The rapid increase in oil consumption has led scientists to search for alternative energy.
石油消耗量的快速增加促使科學家找尋替代能源。

After my liver operation, Dr. Peterson warned me to stop all alcohol consumption. 
我動完肝臟手術後，彼得森醫師警告我要停止攝取酒精。

When consumption increases, businesses make more money and the economy improves.
消費增加時，企業就賺更多錢，經濟也會改善。

The demanding boss frightens all his employees.
這位苛求的老闆令他所有的員工害怕。

After hearing such a horrifying story, Tommy was afraid to go to sleep.
聽完如此驚悚的故事後，湯米怕得不敢去睡覺。

The teacher gave a satisfactory explanation of the process.
這位老師把這程序作了令人滿意的說明。

Lisa’s life was altered dramatically when she was fired from her high-paying job.
麗莎從高薪工作被炒魷魚之後，她的生活大大改變了。

Mary’s fear decreased as she calmed down.
瑪莉鎮定下來時，就不那麼害怕了。

The company has decreased the number of its staff members because of the recession.
因為經濟不景氣，公司已裁減了員工人數。

The company used to be a leading supplier of educational software.
這間公司過去是教學軟體的主供應商。