The amount of rainfall in this area has become dangerously low.
這地區的降雨量已少到令人擔憂。

Don’t exceed the speed limit when driving.
開車時不要超速。

You’d better carry an umbrella with you in case the 
drizzle turns into a pouring rain. 
你最好隨身帶把傘，以免這毛毛雨變成傾盆大雨。

 It was drizzling when we walked to school. 
我們走去上學時，天空正飄著細雨。

 It was raining lightly when we walked to school.
我們走去上學時，天空正飄著細雨。

I like to sprinkle pepper on my steak because 
it tastes better.
我喜歡在牛排上撒胡椒，因為那樣味道比較好。

The weatherman forecast rain for the rest of the week.
氣象員預測，本週結束前還會有雨。

According to the weather forecast, we are going to have snowstorms tomorrow.
根據氣象預測，明天會有暴風雪。

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。

I was taking a shower when the phone rang.
我正在淋浴時電話就響了。

Take an umbrella with you in case of a shower.
帶把傘在身上以防陣雨。

The building collapsed and ashes showered down from everywhere.
建築物倒塌，灰塵從四面八方落下。

It’s best to keep a moderate speed while driving.
開車時最好保持適當的速度。

The mayor is scheduled to make a speech on TV tomorrow.
市長預定明天會在電視上發表演說。

I’m glad that we finished the work ahead of schedule.
真高興我們提前完工。

You should soak beans in cold water overnight before boiling them.
煮豆子前應該要在冷水中浸泡一夜。

In order to relax, I soaked in the tub for a while.
為了放鬆，我在浴缸裡泡了一會兒。

Young children are like sponges because they can soak up information incredibly quickly. 
幼童就像海綿，吸收資訊的速度快得驚人。

Before washing the dishes, Millie decided to let them have a soak in hot, soapy water.
米莉決定洗碗前先把這些碗盤浸在熱泡泡水中。

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。

Below the mountain is a beautiful valley full of lovely flowers.
山下有座美麗的山谷，山谷裡面開滿了嬌媚的花朵。