【用「聽」的圖示英文法】Unit 11 被動語態 — 要點#1 （一般）主動語態 → 被動語態（限及物動詞）

Some people claim that Bell didn’t invent the telephone.
某些人主張電話不是貝爾發明的。

Al invented many stories to cover his lies.
艾爾編造出許多故事來掩飾謊言。

Al made up many stories to cover his lies.
艾爾編造出許多故事來掩飾謊言。

The criminal invented an alibi to deceive the judge.
那名犯人捏造了不在場證明欺騙法官。

The laboratory must be kept at a steady temperature.
這間實驗室必須保持恆溫。

The nurse took sally’s temperature and gave her a shot.
護士量完莎莉的體溫後，為她打了一針。

The president is planning to visit some diplomatic allies next month.
總統計劃下個月去拜訪一些邦交國家。

It is said that Stan Smith will be the new president of this company.
據說史坦•史密斯將成為這家公司的新總裁。

Paul was quite sad after his dog died.
保羅的狗狗死了之後，他相當難過。

Why are you so jealous of David’s promotion?
為什麼大衛升遷你會那麼嫉妒？

The cop caught the thief stealing a car.
警察當場抓到小偷在偷車。

I believe somewhere in the universe there are aliens.
我相信宇宙某處有外星人存在。

I wonder what my friends got me for my birthday.
我很想知道我朋友買給我什麼生日禮物。

I was wondering about the proper way to respond to my boss’ message.
我想知道如何恰當地回應老闆的訊息。

Carl had a look of wonder on his face at that moment.
那一刻卡爾臉上帶著驚訝的表情。

Aspirin works wonders for a headache.
阿斯匹靈對治療頭痛很有效。

No wonder the remote doesn’t work. The batteries are dead.
難怪遙控器不能用。電池沒電了。

The space shuttle is a wonder of modern technology. 
太空梭是現代科技的一項奇蹟。

People throughout the country are against war.
全國人民都反對戰爭。

Those kids were all excited throughout the performance.
那群孩子在整個表演過程中全都興奮不已。

Jill’s room was painted green throughout.
吉兒的房間全被漆成綠色。

Despite the criticism, the writer’s family supported her throughout.
儘管那位作家遭受批評，其家人自始至終都支持她。

The reasons behind Dr. Todd’s murder have remained a mystery for many years.
陶德醫師命案的犯罪動機多年來一直成謎。

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。

The Earth is a planet, while the Sun is a star.
地球是行星，而太陽是恆星。

Mr. Anderson helped the police in the recovery of the stolen goods.
安德森先生協助警方找回贓物

The doctor said that after careful treatment, the patient had a good chance of recovery.
醫生說經過仔細治療後，該病患復元的機會很大。

Please excuse me for not coming to the wedding last week.
我上星期沒有去參加婚禮，請見諒。

Can I be excused from doing the chores today?
我今天可以不做這些雜務嗎？

Excuse me, does this train go south or north?
打擾一下，請問這列火車是往南還是往北的？

Oh! Excuse me. I didn’t know this pen was yours.
喔！對不起。我不知道這支筆是你的。

Excuse me, I need to get off at this station.
不好意思借過一下，我得在這站下車。

The principal awarded five outstanding students
during the ceremony.
校長在典禮上頒獎給 5 位優秀學生。

Don’t stand on ceremony; please make yourself at home.
不要拘束，自己來別客氣。

This wedding is a great occasion.
這場婚禮是一件大事。

On occasion, I go to see a movie alone.
我偶爾會一個人去看電影。

Occasionally, I go to see a movie alone.
我偶爾會一個人去看電影。

Behave yourself on formal occasions.
在正式場合你要守規矩。

Paul has made a lot of money as an antique dealer.
保羅是古董商，賺了不少錢。

A used car dealer is one who deals in used cars.
中古汽車商就是從事中古汽車買賣的人。

Cocaine trafficking in this country is punishable by death.
在該國走私古柯鹼可判處死刑。

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。

The tennis coach gave us a demonstration of basic strokes.
該網球教練向我們示範了一些基本打法。
 

The teachers held a demonstration for a pay increase.
這些老師舉行示威要求加薪。

All transportation came to a halt during the strike.
這次罷工期間，所有交通運輸都停擺了。

Many tourists choose bicycles as their main form of transportation in the city center.
許多觀光客在市中心選擇自行車作為主要交通方式。

Liam will play almost any sport.

連恩幾乎會做任何一種運動。

The waitress asked Ralph“, How would you like your steak done?”
女服務生問雷夫：『你的牛排要幾分熟？』

I’d like my steak well done.
我的牛排要全熟。

I’d like my steak medium.
我的牛排要 5 分熟。

I’d like my steak rare.
我的牛排要 1 分熟。

After running for 50 minutes, Dianne stopped to take a rest.

黛安跑了50分鐘後停下來休息。

Tony said he could only talk to Phil for a minute.

東尼說他只能跟菲爾講一下話而已。

Please wait a minute. I ’ll take your order soon.

請稍等一下。我晚點會來幫您點餐。 

We don't know who took the minutes of the last meeting.

我們不清楚上次做會議紀錄的人是誰。

We’ve been having nice weather over the past two weeks.
過去 2 個星期以來，我們這裡的天氣一直都不錯。

It’s fine weather today.
今天天氣很好。

The jet lag made me feel under the weather for several days.
時差感讓我不舒服了好幾天。

The outside walls of the house have been weathered by the sun.
房子外面的牆壁因日晒而褪色了。

Tell me whether Kyle will come.

告訴我凱爾是否會來。

Tell me if Kyle will come.

告訴我凱爾是否會來。

Carmen couldn't decide whether to buy the blue dress.

卡門無法決定是否買那件藍色洋裝。

I don't mind whether we go to France or Spain.

不論我們去法國或西班牙，我都不介意。