【Collocations大集合】#27『call the kettle black』= 五十步笑百步！來學 call 的 12 個搭配詞及俚語（下）

Rick doesn’t want a cake. Instead, he wants a pizza.
瑞克不想要蛋糕，而是想要披薩。

Instead of chicken, I’d like to have fish for dinner.
我晚餐不想吃雞肉而想吃魚肉。

Some say that happiness, instead of working hard, is the key to success.
296 有人說快樂，而非努力，才是成功的祕訣。

Some say that happiness, rather than working hard, is the key to success.
296 有人說快樂，而非努力，才是成功的祕訣。

Jason dug a deep hole with a spade.
傑森用鏟子挖了個很深的洞。

Let’s call a spade a spade. This song is absolutely terrible.
我們就實話實說吧。這首歌爛透了。

I was happy when Bill played a spade because I was able to win the game.
我看到比爾出了一張黑桃時真開心，因為這樣一來我就穩贏了。

The famous actress gave a great performance in the play last night.
那位知名的女演員昨晚在舞臺劇中有精彩的演出。

I'm pleased that my son's academic performance is very good.
我兒子的功課很好，這令我滿意。

The mechanic checked the car's engine performance before the trip.
在出發旅行前，技師檢查了汽車的引擎性能。

There has been a great improvement in Debbie’s writing skills.
黛比的寫作技巧已有了顯著的改善。

David needs to make some improvements to his plan.
大衛需要對他的計畫進行一些改善。

Paula announced that she will quit show business next year.
寶拉宣布明年將退出演藝圈。

The old man quit smoking at last.
這位老先生終於戒菸了。

I quit my job because I have to take care of my sick father.
為了照顧生病的父親，我把工作辭掉了。

John no longer works here. He quit two years ago.
約翰已不在這兒工作了。他兩年前就辭職了。

Peter was unanimously elected as chairperson of the 
committee. 
彼得獲得全體一致投票通過，獲選為委員會主席。

How many members are there on your committee?
你的委員會有多少人？

The proposal to close the hospital was rejected.
關閉這家醫院的提議被否決了。

Eve was thinking how to decline David’s marriage proposal.
伊芙在想該怎麼婉拒大衛的求婚。

Is the kettle boiling, darling? Would you please take a look?
親愛的，水壺的水煮開了嗎？你能看一下嗎？

You call him a fatty, but you’re not exactly slim yourself. That’s like the pot calling the kettle black.
你叫他小胖，但你自己也沒多瘦。那不過是五十步笑百步。

It would be hypocritical of you to have a church 
wedding if you don’t believe in God. 
如果你不信神卻在教會結婚，這麼做是很虛偽的。

When did Tom become a baseball coach?
湯姆何時當起棒球教練的？

We toured around the US by coach.
我們搭長途巴士在美國境內旅行。

Kim coaches a basketball team in her leisure time.
小金利用閒暇時間指導籃球隊。

I’ll find a top-notch trainer to coach me.
我要找一位一流的訓練員來指導我。

I’ll find a top-notch trainer to instruct me.
我要找一位一流的訓練員來指導我。

Anna tricked Tim into carrying drugs for her.
安娜欺騙提姆替她攜帶毒品。

Billy was playing tricks on his little brother.
比利在戲弄他弟弟。

The soup tastes a bit plain, but maybe a little more pepper will do the trick.
這湯喝起來有點無味，但也許再加一點胡椒就會很美味了。

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
老狗學不會新把戲。— 諺語

The teacher showed us a trick for solving this math question.
老師向我們展示解這道數學題目的技巧。

The boxer knocked his opponent out in the second round.
拳擊手在第二回將他的對手擊倒。

The guard stopped us from going inside.
警衛不讓我們進去。

George was on guard at the front gate last night.
喬治昨晚在大門口守衛。

Bill kept a dog to guard his house.
比爾養了一隻狗看家。

Guard against pickpockets when you are shopping
in the mall.
在商場購物時，要謹防扒手。

If you work hard, you will eventually achieve your goals.
如果你努力，最後終將達成目標。

At this time, this project is 95 percent achieved.
目前這項計畫已經完成了 95%。

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。

After a lengthy discussion, the board denied Andy’s request.
經過漫長的討論後，董事會駁回安迪的請求。

The plan is still under discussion.
這計畫還在討論中。

If you have any questions, please raise your hands. 
如果你們有任何問題，請舉手。  

There is no question about the CEO's ability.
執行長的能力是不用懷疑的。

The police questioned Robert for nearly four hours.
警方訊問羅伯特將近4小時。

Danny felt bad when his boss questioned his honesty.
丹尼的老闆質疑他的誠實時，他覺得很難受。

Soldiers are required to follow orders without questioning them.
軍人必須服從命令，不能對其有所質疑。

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。

Jerome has always been regarded as a man of integrity.
傑若姆向來被大家視為正人君子。

The police started the investigation into the murder three years ago, but nothing has been found yet.
警方 3 年前展開這宗謀殺案的調查，不過迄今仍一無所獲。

It’s my duty to walk the dog after dinner.
晚餐後遛狗是我的責任。

Dad is on duty today, so he won’t be back for dinner.
今天爸爸值班，所以不會回來吃晚飯。

I love nature, which is why I enjoy country life.
我熱愛大自然，這正是我喜歡鄉村生活的原因。

Elaine explained the nature of this material.
伊蓮解釋了這個材料的性質。

It is just part of John’s nature to be friendly with people.
待人親切正是約翰的天性之一。

I’ll provide you with everything you need for the mission.
我會提供你這項任務中所需的一切。

I bought a lot of canned food to provide against the coming typhoon.
我買了很多罐頭食物，為即將來襲的颱風做準備。

It’s important that you have a medical checkup once a year.
每年做一次醫療檢查是很重要的。

Sadie is hoping to attend medical school.
莎蒂希望能上醫學院。

Go straight ahead three blocks, and you’ll see the store on your right.
往前直走 3 個街區，你就會看到商店在你的右手邊。

Henry was so tired yesterday that he went straight up to bed.
亨利昨天累到一回家就立刻上床睡覺。

Draw a straight line on the paper.
在紙上畫一條直線。

John’s such a straight arrow. He always follows the rules.
約翰真是個一板一眼的人。他始終按規則走。

I knew my boyfriend was not completely straight with me.
我知道我男友沒有對我完全坦誠。

It has rained for two straight months.
已經連續下雨 2 個月了。

The matter will be discussed at the upcoming meeting.
這件事會在即將召開的會議中討論。

I really appreciate this opportunity to speak to you.
我很感激能有機會跟諸位說幾句話。

I really appreciate having this opportunity to speak
to you.
我很感激能有機會跟諸位說幾句話。

I really appreciate your help.
我很感激你的幫忙。

I’m thankful for your help.
我很感激你的幫忙。

I’m grateful for your help.
我很感激你的幫忙。

John’s abilities were not fully appreciated by his
employer.
約翰的能力並未受到僱主充分賞識。

The US dollar keeps depreciating, while the Euro
keeps appreciating.
美元持續貶值，而歐元則持續升值。

Wally didn’t go to school because he was sick.
瓦利生病了，所以沒去上學。

The milk tasted strange and made Betty feel sick.
牛奶嚐起來怪怪的，讓貝蒂想吐。

Tilly was sick of her boring job.
提莉厭倦了她無趣的工作。

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。

I'd like to open a savings account at the bank.
我想在銀行開一個儲蓄帳戶。

I read an account of the plane crash in the newspaper.
我在報紙上讀到一篇有關墜機事件的報導。

Larry failed the exam on account of laziness.
賴瑞因懶惰而沒通過考試。

Before asking Bob to handle this huge mission, you should take his physical condition into account.
你要鮑伯處理此一艱鉅的任務之前，應要先考慮他的身體狀況。

Hard work accounts for Daisy's success.
努力是黛西成功的原因。

Before using the service, you need to set up an account.
在使用這項服務之前，你需要建立帳號。

Mr. Peterson lectures on British literature at Oxford University.
彼得森先生在牛津大學教授英國文學。

Our boss often lectures us about the importance of being punctual.
老闆經常告誡我們準時的重要性。

A good student always pays attention to his teachers’lectures.
好學生總是專心聽老師講課。

Joseph was lectured by his manager for arriving late to the meeting.
喬瑟夫因開會遲到而被經理訓斥。

All employees are covered under the insurance plan.
這項保險計畫涵蓋了所有的員工。

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。

I saw some birds flying above the tower.
我看見幾隻鳥兒在塔的上方翱翔。

I see a bird above.
我看見上面有隻鳥。

As I mentioned above, there have been a lot of changes lately.
如上所述，近來有許多改變。

If you agree to the above rules, please sign here.
如果你同意上述規定，請在這裡簽名。

The situation is beyond my control.
情況超過我能控制的範圍。

The situation is out of my control.
情況超過我能控制的範圍。

Clara’s beauty is beyond description.
克萊拉的美非筆墨所能形容。

The company reached its sales goal of $10 million, and beyond.
公司達到了超過 1,000 萬美元的銷售目標。

I could see a vast field of tulips beyond the hill.
我能看到山丘遠處有一大片的鬱金香。

I can throw the ball all the way to the house and even beyond.
我可以把球丟到房子那邊，甚至更遠。

Erica spent a lot of money on her trip.
艾瑞卡花了一大筆錢在旅行上。

Donna spends an hour every day studying French.
唐娜每天花 1 小時念法文。

Barry dropped his phone but then caught it.
貝瑞弄掉他的電話但是抓住了。

The chocolate cake really caught Lucy’s eye.
巧克力蛋糕吸引了露西的目光。

Joe caught a bee in a glass jar.
喬用玻璃罐逮到了一隻蜜蜂。

Every day, Steve catches a bus to work.
史蒂夫每天搭公車去上班。

Ronnie ran to catch up with his big brother.
羅尼奔跑以追趕上他哥哥。

The wood was too wet to catch on fire.
木頭太溼了，很難起火。

Troy made the catch by jumping into the air.
特洛伊跳到空中接住那顆球。