中小型企業也需要做 ESG 規劃嗎？相對大企業來說有哪些優勢？

The greenhouse effect is an important environmental issue.
溫室效應是很重要的環境議題。

We should lay emphasis on the importance of environmental protection.
我們應要強調環保的重要性。

Roger and my father discussed many of today’s social issues.
羅傑和我父親討論了許多當今的社會議題。

That lonely guy doesn’t have any social life.
那孤單的傢伙沒有任何社交生活。

Mark wanted to join a social club to make new friends.
馬克想加入社團來結交新朋友。

The government will offer tax incentives to attract more foreign investors.
政府將提供租稅優惠鼓勵措施以吸引外國的投資者。
 

I’m considering taking a trip to Japan.
我正考慮到日本去旅行。

To my surprise, Judith said she didn’t consider Owen (to be) a friend of hers.
令我很驚訝的是，茱蒂絲說她並沒有把歐文當作是朋友。

In fact, many workers considered the plan (to be) impractical.
實際上，很多工人認為那計畫很不切實際。

Arrogance was a major factor in Nathan’s failure.
傲慢自大是納森失敗的主因。

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。

It is crucial that the doctor (should) perform an immediate operation on the badly injured man.
醫師立即為這名嚴重受傷的人動手術是很重要的。

Your dedication is very crucial to the success of our company. 
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。

Your dedication plays a crucial role in the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。

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

There has been a steady growth in Amber’s business over the past 10 years.
266 過去 10 年來，安柏的事業一直穩定成長。

Innovation is the key to success in the fast-changing business world.
在這個瞬息萬變的商場上，創新是成功的關鍵。

One of the leading causes of heart disease is high blood pressure.
引發心臟病的主因之一是高血壓。

The transition from high school to college can be difficult for students.
從高中到大學的轉變對學生而言可能很難適應。

The country is in transition as it adapts to a new system of government.
這個國家正在轉型，因為它正在適應新的政府體制。

Part of Mike’s problem is that he lacks initiative.
麥克一部分的問題出在他缺乏進取心。

The US took the initiative in repairing relations with Canada.
美國主動與加拿大修復關係。

One of the initiatives that the government began last year was to build more shelters for homeless people.
政府去年開始實施的其中一項措施是建造更多收容所給遊民。

Greenpeace is a famous non-profit organization.
綠色和平組織是一個有名的非營利組織。

We need volunteers to help with the organization of the event.
我們需要志工幫忙籌辦此次活動。

We need some corporate sponsors for our event.我們的活動需要一些企業的贊助。

The greenhouse effect is raising ocean temperatures worldwide.
溫室效應使得全球海洋持續升溫。

It is necessary for you to punch in by eight o’clock every morning.
你每天早上一定要在 8 點前打卡上班。

The country ’s political status has experienced a dramatic transformation in recent years.
這些年來，該國政局經歷了戲劇化的轉變。

Today's topic is India's transformation from poverty to prosperity.
今天的主題是印度從貧窮轉型到富裕的過程。

Hard work plays a significant role in achieving success.
努力在獲致成功方面扮演了重要的角色。

There is a significant difference in personality between the twin sisters.
這對雙胞胎姐妹的個性有明顯的不同。

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。

English is an important international language.
英文是個重要的國際語言。

After studying international trade, Max got a good job as a salesman.
麥克斯學了國貿後，就找到了當推銷員這很好的工作。

Car manufacturing workers assemble parts on a production line.
汽車製造工人在生產線上組裝零件。

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。

Bill wears a gold chain around his neck.
比爾的脖子上掛了條金鍊子。

The ice cream parlor around the corner is part of a 10-location chain in this city.
附近的那家冰淇淋店是本市有 10 家店面的連鎖店的其中一家。

The dog is chained to the tree.
狗被用鍊子拴在那棵樹。

Should you have any operational problems, just let me know.
你若有任何操作上的問題，請告訴我就可以了。

Practicing yoga can improve your flexibility. 
做瑜珈能改善你身體的柔軟度。

The reason I enjoy being my own boss is the flexibility. 
我喜歡做自己的老闆是因為有彈性。

Janet put her artwork in a portfolio and carried it with her to the job interview.
珍妮特把她的藝術作品放進公事包裡，帶著它去工作面試。

The photographer’s portfolio contained photos from all over the world, including the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
這名攝影師的作品集裡含有在世界各地拍攝的照片，包括伊拉克和阿富汗的戰區。

The financial advisor told his client to make sure to include some energy stocks in his portfolio.
該理財顧問告訴他的客戶務必在他的投資組合中包含一些能源股。

That brand of soap is my favorite.
那個牌子的肥皂是我的最愛。

Sean’s brand new car was stolen two days after he bought it.
尚恩的新車買了 2 天後就被偷了。

Ken wanted to start his own business and asked me to give him advice on the brand name.
肯想自己創業，請我給他有關品牌名稱的建議。

Only a few people survived the flood.
這次洪水只有一些人生還。

After the war, only a few historical buildings survived.
戰後，只有少數歷史建築倖存下來。

Charlie’s wife survived him by ten years.
查理的老婆比他多活 10 年。

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

Before the interview, the candidate spent several minutes adjusting his tie.
面試前，這位應徵者花了幾分鐘調整他的領帶。

I’ll adjust the window blinds because the sunlight is too bright.
我來調整卷簾，因為陽光太亮了。

I’m having a hard time adjusting to the climate of this place.
我很難適應此地的氣候。

Billy finds it very hard to adjust to the hustle and bustle of city life.

比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。

Billy finds it very hard to adapt to the hustle and bustle of city life.

比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。

Billy finds it very hard to accustom himself to the hustle and bustle of city life.
比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。

Do you think this medicine is effective?
你認為這藥有效嗎？

They are going to launch a campaign against corruption.
他們準備要發起肅貪運動。

These groups campaigned against child abuse.
這些團體展開對抗虐童的活動。

I bought a cake in the shape of a star.
我買了一個星形的蛋糕。

Though he is eighty, my grandfather is still in good shape.
我爺爺已 80 歲，但他身體仍然很硬朗。

Kane shaped the clay into the form of a dog.
坎恩把泥土捏成狗的模樣。

Going to college will really help me shape my future.
上大學對我塑造未來很有幫助。

If the generation gap between parents and their children could be narrowed, there wouldn’t be so many social problems.
假使父母與子女間的代溝能縮小，就不會有那麼多的社會問題了。

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。

No one remained in the hall soon after the concert was over.
音樂會結束沒多久，大廳裡一個人影都不剩了。

Though divorced, Anna and David still remain friends.
雖然離婚了，安娜和大衛仍是朋友。

The problem still remains unsolved.
這個問題仍然一直沒被解決。

It remains to be seen which team will win.
哪一隊會贏尚有待觀察。

The boss admired Brian’s competitive spirit. 
老闆很賞識布萊恩的競爭精神。

John became a college student through the highly competitive entrance examination.
約翰通過競爭激烈的入學考試成為大學生。

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。

I gave my wife a ruby ring as her birthday present.
我送我太太一枚紅寶石戒指當作生日禮物。

Mr. Lai is away on business at present.
賴先生目前出差中。

My present English teacher is from Seattle.
我目前的英文老師來自西雅圖。

Now that the whole class is present, let’s begin the lesson.
既然全班都在場，我們開始上課吧。

After several days of negotiations, we finally reached a compromise with our business partners on certain issues.
經過幾天的談判，我們終於就若干事項與我們的生意夥伴達成協議。

We all have to make compromises in life despite ourselves.
我們在生活中都必須不得不做出妥協。

Management refused to compromise with the union members.
資方拒絕跟勞方妥協。

Dylan would rather be shot than compromise his principles.
狄倫是寧死也不肯違背自己的原則。

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。

Shareholders will hold a meeting to vote on the proposed merger with KGM Co.

股東將召開會議投票表決與 KGM 公司的合併案。

Peter collaborated with his friend in writing the book.
彼得與他的友人合作寫了這本書。

That singer has now effectively retired from the world of show business.
那名歌手實際上已經退出演藝圈了。

The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。

Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。