【Collocations大集合】#44『save one's bacon』救了某人的培根一命? 來學 save 的 11 個搭配詞及俚語使用時機（全）

Eric has more energy than his younger brother.
艾瑞克比他弟弟有活力。

It takes a lot of energy to move the piano.
要移動這架鋼琴需要花很大的力氣。

As oil supplies are decreasing, many countries have been trying other forms of energy.
由於原油的供應量減少，很多國家正試著用其他種能源。

Solar energy is known as a kind of clean energy.
太陽能被稱為一種乾淨的能源。

They sell all kinds of electrical appliances at the shop, including TV sets, refrigerators, and microwave ovens.
這家店販售各種電器用品，包括電視機、冰箱、微波爐等。

Despite Andy’s pay cut, he won’t reduce his standard of living.
儘管安迪被減薪，他仍不願降低他的生活水準。

Bankruptcy reduced Bruce to begging.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。

Bruce was reduced to begging after he went bankrupt.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。

Our utilities were shut off for repair, so we couldn’t take a bath.
我們的水電瓦斯因為維修而被切斷，所以我們沒辦法洗澡。

I usually receive my utility bills near the end of the month.
我通常在快到月底時收到水電瓦斯的帳單。

Tests have proven the utility of this product.
試驗結果證實了這項產品的效用。

In Western countries, the father of the bride traditionally foots the bill for the wedding.
在西方國家，傳統上婚禮是由新娘的父親付帳。

I need five 100-dollar bills.
我需要 5 張 100 元的鈔票。

Congress passed the new bill to help endangered animals.
國會通過這項幫助瀕危動物的新法案。

A woodpecker has a strong bill.
啄木鳥的喙很硬。

The garage billed William for the repairs to his car.
修車廠給威廉開立修車的帳單。

This tap water is not potable; it’s polluted.
不能飲用這自來水；它被汙染了。

I tapped John on the shoulder to get his attention.
我輕拍約翰的肩膀，想引起他的注意。

Paul tapped on the window of the room to wake up his brother.
保羅輕敲房間的窗戶，要叫醒他弟弟。

While we were having dinner, the phone rang.

我們在吃晚餐時，電話響了。 

Linda likes singing, while Peter enjoys dancing.

琳達喜歡唱歌，而彼得喜歡跳舞。

While Vivian's thin, she can eat a lot.

雖然薇薇安很瘦，但她可以吃很多。

I'll stay here for a while.

我將在這裡停留一會兒。

Aaron whiled his weekend away playing Nintendo Switch games.

艾倫週末玩任天堂的 Switch 遊戲消磨時間。

Dora’s latest novel will soon be in print.
朵拉最新的小說很快就要出版了。

The book is now out of print.
這本書現在絕版了。

The officer found the suspect’s prints on a mug at the crime scene.
警官在犯罪現場的一個馬克杯上發現了嫌疑犯的指紋。

The magazine prints more than 100,000 copies every month.
該雜誌每月印行超過 10 萬份。

The document is printing right now.
正在印那份文件。

Print your name at the bottom of the paper.
請在文件下方用印刷體簽名。

Do not sign your name; please print in block letters.
不要簽你的名字；請書寫正體大寫字母。

Could you help me print this out?
你可以幫我把這列印出來嗎？

I'm in a hurry. Please take a shortcut.
我趕時間。請抄捷徑。

The train was delayed, so we were 10 hours late when we got to our destination.
火車延誤了，因此我們到達目的地時晚了 10 個小時。

Hawaii has always been a hot-spot tourist destination.
夏威夷一直是個熱門的觀光勝地。

I just moved into a new apartment that’s quite compact and cozy; and most importantly, the rent is pretty cheap.
我剛剛搬進一間小巧舒適的新公寓;最重要的是，房租很便宜。

The ground was quite compact, so it was difficult to dig a hole in it.
這片土地十分密實，所以很難在上面挖洞。

All the rubbish will have to be compacted and stored for future disposal.
所有垃圾必須被壓縮並儲存留待日後處理。

This piece of furniture Paul bought last week is said to have a long history.
保羅上星期買的這件傢俱據說歷史悠久。

Lilly moved into her new apartment last night.
莉莉昨晚搬進她的新公寓。

Nick thinks buying a bigger car is worth the expense.
尼克認為值得花錢買臺大一點的車。

We took a trip to Spain at my mom’s expense.
我們花我媽媽的錢去西班牙旅行。

Some taxi drivers often drive fast at the expense of safety.
一些計程車司機經常不顧安全在開快車。

I need to pick up some groceries on my way home.
我回家時要順道買些食品雜貨。

Now that I plan to study abroad, I keep a tight budget.
我既然計劃要出國深造，就要省吃儉用。

Jane asked her husband to make sure the door was shut tight.
珍請她老公確認這扇門有關緊。

We have to carry out the project on a tight budget.
我們必須在有限的預算下完成案子。

We budgeted $3,000 for our month-long trip to Europe.
我們要到歐洲旅遊一個月，預算為 3 千美金。

To get the work done on time, you need to learn how to budget your time.
要準時完工的話，你就得學習如何審慎規劃你的時間。

I think Susan has made a wise decision to break up with John.
我認為蘇珊和約翰分手是個明智的決定。

It’s wise of you to prepare in advance.
你提前做好準備真明智。

My grandfather built this house all by himself.
我爺爺一手建造這棟房子。

Peter built up the successful business on his own.
彼得獨自建立起這個成功的事業。

In Taiwan, in case of emergency, please dial 119.
在臺灣，如遇緊急狀況，請撥打 119。

Because of the bad weather, the pilot had to make an emergency landing.
由於天候不佳，飛行員不得不緊急降落。

We contributed to the charity fund.
我們捐款給這個慈善基金。

The hospital is trying to raise funds for research into AIDS.
這家醫院正設法為愛滋病研究籌募資金。

The research was primarily funded by the government.
這項研究計畫大部分是由政府資助。

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

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。

Ryan lost a lot of money by making a poor investment in that lousy company.
萊恩在那家爛公司做了不好的投資，損失了不少錢。

My father is going to buy some gold as an investment.
我爸爸準備購買一些黃金作為投資。

Operating this machine requires skill more 
than physical strength.
操作這臺機器需要的技巧比體力還多。

Please analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this proposal.
請針對這個提案分析它的優缺點。

I’m sorry, but this seat is taken.
很抱歉，但這個位子有人坐了。

Take a seat, please.
請坐。

Have a seat, please.
請坐。

I was seated by the window.
我被安排坐在窗邊。

Let’s take a rest before continuing our hike.
我們休息一下再繼續健行吧。

The man spent the rest of his life in jail.
這名男子在獄中度過餘生。

The rest of the money is to be given to Hanks.
其餘的錢要給漢克斯。

I always rest for an hour after lunch.
我總是在午餐過後休息 1 小時。

May the dead rest in peace!
願該死者安息！

I’m going to take part in the marathon in Osaka, Japan next year. Would you like to join me?
明年我會參加日本大阪的馬拉松比賽。你想加入我嗎？

Last night, I went to the theater to see a new play.
昨晚我到劇場看一齣新話劇。

The theater was packed with moviegoers.
戲院擠滿了看電影的人。

My sister is interested in the theater.
我妹妹對戲劇很感興趣。

A large portion of the money will go to charity.
這筆錢大部分要捐給慈善機構。

The cake had to be portioned out among the large number of guests at the party.
這個蛋糕需要分配給派對上的眾多賓客。

You’re just asking for trouble if you drink and drive.
如果你酒駕就是在自找麻煩。

If you don’t stop talking in class, you’ll get into trouble.
你上課繼續講話的話，就有麻煩了。

I’m having trouble starting my car.
我的車子很難發動。

Don’t trouble yourself with trifles.
不要為小事情煩惱。

I’m sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me how to get to the park?
對不起打擾你，能不能告訴我公園怎麼去？

Dad quietly turned the door handle to see if my little brother was studying in his room.
爸爸悄悄轉動門把，看看我弟弟是不是在房間裡讀書。

Kelly handled the emergency calmly and quickly.
凱莉冷靜快速地處理這起緊急事件。

The marked boxes must be handled with care.
那些做了記號的箱子搬動時要小心。

Secretarial work involves a lot of paperwork.
祕書工作牽涉到許多文書作業。

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。

The relationship between this powerful country and some Arab countries deepened.
該強國與一些阿拉伯國家之間的關係加深了。

According to the study, there is a relationship between healthy diets and weight loss.
據研究，健康飲食和減重彼此之間是有關係的。

Cathy is in a relationship. Didn’t you know that?
凱西有穩定交往的對象了。難道你不知道嗎？

I must apologize to you for not answering your letter immediately.
我必須為未立即回信給你而向你道歉。

I’m sorry for not answering your letter immediately.
我必須為未立即回信給你而向你道歉。

We all learn by making mistakes.
我們都是從犯錯中學習。

Because of his long hair, I mistook the boy for a girl.
因為那男生留長髮，所以我把他誤認成女生。

The musician’s behavior during the live performance caused a scandal for the television network.
該音樂家在現場表演的行為成了電視網絡上的醜聞。

News of the political scandal broke at the beginning of the election campaign.
這樁政治醜聞的新聞在選舉活動一開始時爆發開來。

Matt was eager to have a conversation with the pretty girl.
麥特非常想和那漂亮的女孩聊天。

You can strike up a conversation with people by talking about the weather.
你可以從談論天氣與人開始攀談起來。

People cannot live long without water.

沒有水的話，人活不了多久。

Susan lives next door to me.

蘇珊住在我隔壁。

Gail lives a happy life with her husband.

蓋兒和她老公過著快樂的生活。

Who’s that man wearing a blue cap?
戴著藍色棒球帽的那個男人是誰？

Santa Claus wears a white beard.
聖誕老公公留著白鬍子。

Jerry wears his hair long.
傑瑞留長髮。

You’ve worn a hole in your sock.
你的襪子磨破了一個洞。

David’s back was seriously injured in a car accident.
大衛在一場車禍中背部受到重傷。

Jerry hit the woman by accident and apologized to her.
傑瑞不小心撞到了那女子，就向她道歉。

Three lifeguards are on duty at the pool at all times.
泳池邊隨時都有 3 名救生員執勤。

That man is strong because he exercises every day.
那名男子天天運動，所以身體很強壯。

The wall is too strong to break.
這牆太堅固了，打不破。

A man with a strong will is more likely to succeed.
意志堅強的人比較可能成功。

My father likes strong coffee.
我爸爸喜歡濃咖啡。

Have you bought this dictionary’s current edition?
你買了這字典的最新版本了嗎？

Strong ocean currents often cause rapid and high waves.
強勁的洋流時常引起快速又很高的浪潮。

Learning things is like sailing a boat against the current; it either advances or retreats.
學如逆水行舟，不進則退。

John is serious about everything he does.
約翰做什麼事都認真看待。

Mandy looks very serious but has a great sense of humor.
曼蒂看似很嚴肅，卻很有幽默感。

The strong earthquake caused serious damage to several buildings in the city.
這起強烈地震對本市幾棟建築物造成嚴重損害。

My son is allergic to pollen. 
我的兒子對花粉過敏。

What’s Tom’s reaction to my proposal? 
湯姆對我的提議有什麼表示？

This building has been here for more than 40 years.
這棟大樓屋齡已有 40 多年了。

Liz hides her diaries on the top shelf of her closet.
麗茲把日記藏在衣櫥的最上層。

The soldier hid behind a tree until the danger was over.
那名士兵藏匿在一棵樹後面，直到危險過去為止。

Jonas’ mother senses he is hiding something from her.
喬納斯的媽媽察覺到他向她隱瞞了什麼。

Oliver feels like lying in his bed all day.
奧利佛想躺在床上一整天。

Debra was tired, so she lay down on the sofa.
黛珀拉感到疲憊，所以在沙發上躺下。

My hometown lies on the west coast of Norway.
我的家鄉位於挪威的西海岸。

The strength of the movie lies in its plot.
這部電影的優點在於它的情節。

Our teacher warned us not to cheat on the test.
老師警告我們考試不可作弊。

Our teacher warned us against cheating on the test.
老師警告我們考試不可作弊。

The sign warns drivers of a closed road ahead.
該標誌警告駕駛前方道路封閉。

I was scammed. 
我被詐騙了。

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。

Linda is barely 18 years old and yet has two children.
琳達只有 18 歲，卻已經有 2 個小孩了。

With such a meager income, John is barely able to make ends meet.
約翰的收入很少，收支勉強過得去。

Wendy ate a lot of popcorn during the movie.
溫蒂在看電影時吃了很多爆米花。

Don’t blame me for your misery.
不要把你的痛苦怪罪到我身上。

Don’t blame your misery on me.
不要把你的痛苦怪罪到我身上。

The authorities concerned believe that more than one person is to blame for the fire.
有關當局認為要為這場火災負責的人不只 1 個。

Jason felt upset to get the blame for the mistake.
傑森因為那個錯誤而被責備覺得很難過。

The train is very quick and convenient.
火車既快速又方便。

The boy is quick and understands things very easily.
這男孩反應伶俐，事情很容易就懂了。

Jason runs as quick as a horse.
傑森跑得跟馬一樣快。

Please accept my apologies for keeping you waiting so long. 
讓您等候那麼久，請接受我的道歉。

You’re so impolite. You should make an apology to the teacher. 
你太沒禮貌了。你應該要向老師道歉。

Gwen has a pearl necklace around her neck.
小關脖子上有一串珍珠項鍊。

So far, the two main parties are still neck and neck.
到目前為止，這兩大黨還是不分上下。

Stop being a pain in the neck!
別做個討厭鬼！

A typical English breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, and a cup of tea.
典型的英式早餐包括蛋、培根、香腸、烤豆跟一杯茶。

Who brings home the bacon in your house?
你們家是誰負責維持生計的？

Who is responsible for the livelihood of your family?
你們家是誰負責維持生計的？

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。

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。

Catherine pleaded her innocence; however, nobody believed her.
凱薩琳為自己的清白辯解，但是沒有人相信她。

The innocence of children should never be taken advantage of.
孩子的純真不應被拿來利用。

Drunk driving is always dangerous.
酒駕一向是很危險的。

Staying outdoors when it is very cold is dangerous for an old person.
對年長者來說，天氣很冷的時候待在室外是很危險的。

It is dangerous for you to accept rides from strangers.
你隨便搭陌生人的便車是很危險的。

This company’s financial situation is getting more and more difficult.
這家公司的財務狀況越來越吃緊。

Kate is unwilling to lend money to me.
凱特不太願意借錢給我。

Kate is unwilling to lend me money.
凱特不太願意借錢給我。

This extra money should lend you a helping hand.
這筆額外的錢應該可以幫到你。

LINE is a useful means of communication.
LINE 是一種很好用的通訊方法。

Thoughts are usually expressed by means of language.
思想通常經由語言來表達。

I am by no means happy to see Michael.
看到邁可我絕對不會覺得高興。

I am not happy to see Michael by any means.
看到邁可我絕對不會覺得高興。

It was raining, but Mary went out anyway.
那時候在下雨，但瑪麗還是出門了。

Vincent played a major role in the play.
文森在這齣戲中扮演一個重要的角色。

I majored in accounting in college.
我大學主修會計。

I chose accounting as my major in college.
我大學主修會計。

Although Tim has suffered several setbacks in 
business, he’s always managed to bounce back. 
雖然提姆在事業上屢遭挫折，但他總能成功重新出發。

This commuter train runs on electricity. 
這班通勤列車是以電驅動的。

How can I convince Ted of the dangers of running a red light?
我要怎樣才能讓泰德相信闖紅燈的危險性呢？

It seems I can do nothing to convince my husband to quit smoking.
我似乎拿不出辦法說服我老公戒菸。