【Collocations大集合】#25『carry weight』跟體重沒關? 來學 carry 的 8 個俚語搭配詞用法（下）

David tuned his guitar before the performance.
大衛在表演前替吉他調音。

The girl was singing out of tune because of stage fright.
由於怯場，這女孩唱歌走音了。

Don’t forget to tune in to our program every day.
別忘了每天收聽本節目。

The athlete carried the torch into the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony.
這名運動員在開幕典禮時帶著聖火進奧林匹克體育場。

Andrew has carried a torch for Doreen for many years, but she hasn’t seemed to notice.
安德魯單戀朵琳多年，但她似乎還沒注意到。

The burglars took what they wanted and then torched the building.
盜竊者拿走他們要的東西後就放火燒了那棟建築。

The fan was about ten pounds in weight.
這臺風扇重量大約是 10 磅。

I put on some weight during the vacation, so I need to go on a diet now.
我放假時變胖了，所以現在需要開始節食。

Jamie has lost a lot of weight recently.
傑米最近瘦了很多。

Industry in this small country has been developing quickly in recent years.
近年來，這小國工業的發展很迅速。

The fashion industry would be an interesting one to get into.
從事時裝業會很有意思。

I'm not sure what to do. What's your recommendation?
我不知道該怎麼做，你有什麼建議嗎？

Could you write me a recommendation for my university application?
你可以為我的大學入學申請寫一封推薦信嗎？

Gina gave me a great book recommendation last week.
吉娜上週推薦我一本很棒的書籍。

I'm afraid getting things changed will be a slow process.
事情要改變恐怕會是一個緩慢的過程。

We're still in the process of conducting a market survey.
我們尚在做市場調查中。

It will take about 3 weeks to process your application.
處理您的申請約要 3 星期的時間。

We need more boards to build the bookshelf.
我們需要更多木板來做這個書架。

Every decision is made by the school board.
每一項決策都由學校董事會決定。

Does the price include room and board?
這價錢包含膳宿在內嗎？

All passengers must board the plane at Gate 77.
所有旅客一律必須於 77 號門登機。

An announcement told passengers it was time to board.
廣播通知乘客現在該登機了。

We’ve decided that we would change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。

We’ve decided to change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。

We’ve made a decision to change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。

Has the company decided on the color of the uniform?
公司已選定制服的顏色了嗎？

We were walking in the direction of the park.
我們正朝著公園的方向走去。

Katie asked a local woman for directions to the museum.
凱蒂向一位當地婦女詢問去博物館的路線。

The choral group performed under the direction of the music teacher.
該合唱團在音樂老師的指導下表演。

What are you planning to do in the future?
你未來計劃要做什麼？

I’m planning to go on a working holiday in the near future.
我計劃要在不久後去打工度假。

It is our duty to preserve the environment for future generations.
替未來的世代保護環境是我們的責任。

We voted against the admission of new club members.
我們投票否決了俱樂部新會員的入會申請。

Henry is applying for admission to Yale University.
亨利正在申請就讀耶魯大學。

Admission to that zoo gets more expensive each year.
那家動物園的入場費一年比一年貴。

The doctor’s admission of his guilt surprised everyone.
那位醫生坦承罪行令每個人很驚訝。

Emily’s father is a police officer.

艾蜜莉的父親是警察。

Can you speak French?

你會說法文嗎?

You can't talk loudly in the library.

在圖書館內不能大聲喧嘩。

You cannot talk loudly in the library.

在圖書館內不能大聲喧嘩。

Matthew drank ten cans of soda at the party.

馬修在派對上喝了 10 罐汽水。

My mother always cans fruit at the end of the summer.

每年夏末，我母親總是把水果製成罐頭。

It is best if you apologize to your father directly for lying to him.
針對你對你爸說謊這件事，你最好直接向他道歉。

The evidence shows that Paul is involved in that murder.

證據顯示保羅涉入那起謀殺案。

Kyle's plan involves some creative ideas.
凱爾的計畫中內包含一些有創意的點子。

The update will involve several tests before it goes public.
這次更新在正式上線前會需要多項測試。

I’d rather trust a hungry wolf than a politician.
我寧願相信一匹餓狼也不願意相信政客。

Religion and politics are highly controversial subjects and, if possible, shouldn’t be talked about in public.
宗教和政治是極具爭議的話題，如有可能就不要公開談論。

Honesty is the best policy.
誠實為上策。— 諺語

Smoking will do you great harm. Why don't you just quit?
抽菸對你傷害很大。你幹嘛不乾脆戒掉？

Mary wouldn't even harm a fly. How could she commit such a crime?
瑪莉心地非常善良。她怎麼可能會犯下這起案子呢？

The sex scandal has ruined the reputation of the politician.
這樁性醜聞毀了這位政治人物的名聲。

This meat is too tough, Mom. I think you overcooked it.
媽，這塊肉好硬。我想妳把它煮得太老了。

Tom is tough on his son because he thinks his child is a little too naughty.
湯姆對他兒子很嚴厲，因為他覺得他孩子有點太頑皮。

Compared to last month's test, this one wasn't too tough.
跟上個月的考試比起來，這次的考試不算太難。

In comparison with last month's test, this one wasn't too difficult.
跟上個月的考試比起來，這次的考試不算太難。

This kind of leather is extremely tough, making it ideal for crafting durable shoes.
這種皮革非常堅硬，適合用來製作耐用的鞋子。

Thirty students are in competition with each other for the tennis championship.
30 名學生競相爭奪網球比賽冠軍。

Connie is the youngest contestant in the swimming competition.
康妮是游泳比賽中最年輕的參賽者。

Our prices are always lower than those of the competition.
我們的價格總是比同行來得低。

Ted’s determination to quit smoking turned out to be in vain.
泰德戒菸的決心最後宣告失敗。
 

Judging from Leo's performance, many of us think he will surely win the championship.
從利歐的表現看來，我們很多人都認為他一定會贏得冠軍。

The team won the basketball championship last year.
這支隊伍去年贏得了籃球錦標賽。

John made a powerful and persuasive speech at the meeting.
會議中約翰發表了一篇措詞有力且具說服力的演講。

Allen was having an argument with his wife about their children.
亞倫正為了孩子們的事和太太起爭執。

We have found a lot of evidence against John. 
我們發現很多不利於約翰的證據。

The king loves the queen very much, as evidenced by a large palace he built for her.
國王非常愛皇后，他為她建造的這座大皇宮可以作證。

After lengthy debate, the committee finally reached
a conclusion.
經過冗長的爭論，委員會終於得出結論。

Daisy and I debated whether abortion should be
made legal.
黛西和我為墮胎是否應該合法化而辯論。

Danny and Brandon debated over who was to blame
for the mistake.
丹尼和布蘭登針對誰該為這個錯誤負責而辯論。

That young actress is popular with teenagers.

那名年輕的女演員很受青少年歡迎。

For the most part, the work is challenging and very exciting.
大體上來說，這份工作很具有挑戰性，而且非常刺激。

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。

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。

I was deeply impressed with the city’s boulevard.
我對該市的林蔭大道印象極為深刻。

The teacher impressed the importance of honesty upon the class.
老師讓班上的同學銘記誠實的重要。