【用「聽」的圖示英文法】Unit 9 分詞 — 要點#3 若干現在分詞作『介系詞』用

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。

My living expenses, excluding rent and utilities, are around 500 dollars.
我的生活開銷，不包含房租跟水電瓦斯費，約 500 美元。

Peter deliberately excluded Edward from the group.
彼得故意不讓艾德華加入這個團體。

All those under twenty years of age are excluded from bar activities.
所有 20 歲以下的人不得參加和酒吧有關的活動。

Labor Day is an annual holiday in many countries.
在許多國家，勞動節每年都有放假。

What’s your annual income?
你年收入是多少？

Ed gave me a brief introduction of the four types of life insurance provided by the company.
艾德為我簡略介紹這家公司提供的 4 種人壽保險。

Considering his young age, Jim is very tall.
考慮到吉姆年紀還小,他的個子算很高了。

Regarding this issue, I'd like to hear your opinions.
針對這件事，我想聽聽諸位的意見。

The story of Amy and Zoe’s friendship is touching.
艾咪和柔伊的友情故事很感人。

The minister refused to disclose details of the agreement to the press.
部長拒絕向媒體透露該協定的細節。

John wants to know the whereabouts of his brother. 
約翰想知道他弟弟的下落。

Ever since Tom left for vacation last month, his whereabouts have been a total mystery.
自湯姆上個月離開去度假後，他的行蹤就成謎了。

Frank turned to the woman and asked her, “Whereabouts in the city do you live?”
法蘭克轉向那名女子並問她:『妳住在城市的哪裡呢?』

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。

Unless you make a reservation today, you won’t get a table at that restaurant this weekend.
除非今天去訂位，要不然這週末在那家餐廳你不會有位子坐的。

If you don’t make a reservation today, you won’t get a table at that restaurant this weekend.
除非今天去訂位，要不然這週末在那家餐廳你不會有位子坐的。

Following the film, there will be an interview with the director.
電影結束之後，將會對導演進行訪談。

The following is a list of common errors found in student compositions.
以下是在學生作文中常發現的錯誤列表。

The following are the winners of this game: Mike, Sue, and Jeff.
以下是這場比賽的優勝者：麥克、蘇和傑夫。

Steve arrived on Thursday and left the following day.
史提夫星期四抵達，隔天就離開了。

Doctors and other health experts worked hard to try to limit the spread of the disease outbreak.
醫生和其他衛生專家努力試圖限制該疾病爆發蔓延開來。

After the war, many refugees had no place to live.
戰爭後，許多難民無家可歸。

The flood ruined hundreds of houses and claimed twenty lives.
這場水災毀了好幾百棟房舍，奪走了二十條人命。

A flood of vehicles congests the streets of downtown at rush hour.
大批車輛在交通尖峰時刻塞爆了市中心的街道。

The storm left the whole area flooded.
暴風雨使整個地區都淹水了。

The area flooded often, so most residents moved out.
這個地區經常淹水，所以居民大多搬走了。

The TV station was flooded with emails after the interview.
那個訪談播出後，電視臺收到如潮水般湧來的電子郵件。

Be careful when you walk across the street.

你過街時要小心。

I live in a building across from the post office.

我住在郵局對面的一棟大樓裡。

We have to swim across. There is no other way.

我們得游泳橫渡過去，沒別的方法了。

With a solid alibi on the night of the crime, the defendant was found innocent by the trial jury.
案發當晚，被告有不在場的鐵證，因此被陪審團判定無罪。

I’ll take you to court if you do not issue a public apology.
如果你不公開道歉，我會告你。

Mandy and Selene are having a friendly game on the tennis court.
蔓蒂和賽琳正在網球場打友誼賽。

Some of Pat’s colleagues started to court him after he was promoted.
派特的幾個同事在他升遷後開始向他獻殷勤。

Tom has been courting Susan for six years.
湯姆追求蘇珊 6 年了。

Sort out your garbage before dumping it.
倒垃圾前要先將垃圾分類。

Garbage in, garbage out.
垃圾進，垃圾出 / 濫入濫出。— 諺語，比喻不好的材料
就會製作出不好的產品出來

The disposal of waste is a serious issue to consider when dealing with pollution.
在處理汙染時，廢物處理是一項要考慮的重要議題。

It will be a lot more convenient for you to get around the city if you have a car at your disposal.
如果你隨時有車可以開的話，在城市裡四處逛逛就會方便得多了。

An incident caused a massive pile-up on East Third Street. 
東三街的一起事故造成了連環車禍。

Zoe has to stay in bed to rest her injured ankle.
柔伊必須躺在床上讓她受傷的腳踝休息。

The patient made a surprising recovery.
這名病患的復原情況令人驚訝。

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

A family friend just rang up and made an inquiry about my father’s health.
一位家族朋友剛剛來電，詢問家父健康。

A family friend just rang up and made a query about my father’s health.
一位家族朋友剛剛來電，詢問家父健康。

The authorities concerned agreed to hold an inquiry / investigation into the plane crash.
有關當局同意對這起墜機事件展開調查。

Please refer to our catalog for a complete list of our products.
我們完整的商品明細請參照我們的型錄。

It was Helen’s job to catalog all of the merchandise.
海倫的職務是替所有的商品編目。

The policy suffered strong resistance from the working class.
該政策遭受勞動階級強力反彈。

Your body’s resistance becomes low if you stay up frequently.
如果你經常熬夜，身體的抵抗力就會變差。

The general decided to negotiate a surrender.
將軍決定做投降的談判。

After days of battle, the enemy troops finally surrendered.
經過連日交戰，敵軍終於投降了。

He who never surrenders to fate stands a better chance of achieving success.
凡是不屈服於命運的人成功的機會都比較大。

After committing a crime, the man decided to surrender himself to the police.
這名男子犯罪後，決定向警方自首。

It’s a miracle that no one was killed or injured in that accident.
那起意外無人傷亡，真是個奇蹟。

Maybe you should try this medicine for your headache―it worked miracles for me.
也許你該試試這種藥來治頭痛⸺它對我蠻有效的。

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。

Sales of computers were up last year.
去年電腦的銷售量上升。

This department store is having a sale on clothes.
這間百貨公司正舉行衣服大拍賣。

Ken will buy the laptop when it is on sale.
肯等到筆電特價時就會買。

I’m sorry―this apartment is not for sale.
我很抱歉，但這間公寓沒要出售。

Visit our website for further information.
如需更多資訊請上我們的網站。

Justin said he didn’t want to talk about it any further.
賈斯汀說他不想再談這件事了

To further his English ability, Simon took more classes.
為了進一步提升他的英語能力，西蒙上了更多課程。

When nuclear war breaks out, humans are doomed.
核子大戰爆發時，人類注定要毀滅。

Don’t waste your time watching TV.
不要浪費時間看電視。

Playing computer games all day is a waste of time.
整天打電腦遊戲很浪費時間。

The disposal of chemical waste is an important issue.
處理化學廢棄物是個很重要的議題。