Most youngsters are not interested in politics.
多數的年輕人都不熱衷政治。

If diplomacy failed, we would have no alternative but 
to resort to military force. 
如果外交手段失效，我們就別無選擇，只有走上軍事武力一
途。
 

 To be a leader, the skill of diplomacy is absolutely 
essential. 
要當個領導人，交際手腕絕對很重要。

You can try watching English TV programs to strengthen your listening ability.
你可以試著看英語電視節目來增強聽力。

The election results will be broadcast tomorrow morning.
這次的選舉結果將於明天早上廣播。

The bilateral trade agreement was between the 
United Kingdom and the United States; no other 
country was included in it.
此雙邊貿易協定是英國和美國雙方簽訂的；不包含其他國
家。

There was no recognition in my old friend’s eyes when he saw me.
我的老友見到我時沒有認出我來。

The scholar has won international recognition for his great findings.
這位學者的重大發現獲得了國際認可。
 

The government is seeking new ways to fight against crime.
政府正在尋找新的方法來打擊犯罪。

The government is looking for new ways to fight against crime.
政府正在尋找新的方法來打擊犯罪。

Many countries are seeking to stop global warming.
很多國家正在設法阻止全球暖化。

The woman separated the two fighting dogs.
這名婦女把這 2 隻正在打架的狗分開。

Mother separated the good eggs from the bad ones.
母親把好蛋和壞蛋區分開來。

I got separated from my friends in the big crowd.
我和我的朋友在廣大的人群中被隔開了。

The small store separated from its parent company to become an independent business entity.
這間小商店從它的母公司分離出來，變成一個獨立的企業體。

The UN imposed economic sanctions on the country as a punishment.
聯合國對該國實施經濟制裁做為懲罰。

Severely damaged by a fire, the house is in ruins.
那棟房屋因火災而嚴重受損，已成斷垣殘壁。

The economy of this country seems to be improving.
這個國家的經濟似乎正在好轉。

Several decisions about the economy were made by us in order to save money.
為了節省開支，我們做了好幾樣省錢的決定。

London and New York are financial centers. 
倫敦和紐約都是金融中心。
 

The business closed due to financial problems.
這個企業由於財務問題而關閉了。
 

Each transaction at the ATM is subject to an additional charge.
自動櫃員機的每筆交易都要額外收費。

This country banned the trade in rare animals many years ago.
這國家多年前就已禁止買賣稀有動物了。

Our company has been trading with this French company for several years.
我們公司已和這家法國公司做生意做好幾年了。

Flora traded bracelets with her friend Sarah.
芙蘿拉和朋友莎拉交換手鐲。

Jim traded his favorite comic book for his brother’s new toy car.
吉姆用他最喜歡的漫畫書和弟弟換新的玩具車。

Oil is the major export to Saudi Arabia.
石油是沙烏地阿拉伯主要的出口品。

The U.S. is planning to impose higher tariffs on imported goods.
美國正計劃對進口貨物課徵更高的關稅。

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。

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。

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 was a lot of tension between the two countries after the terrorist attack.
發生恐攻後，兩國之間的關係很緊張。

My brother plans to join the military after senior high school.
我弟弟計劃讀完高中後從軍。

Every male in the country has to serve in the military.
這國家的每個男人都必須在軍中服役。

Larry did his military service on a nice island.
賴瑞在一座美麗的島上服兵役。

Small countries usually protect themselves by forming an alliance with their stronger neighbors.
小國常以跟鄰近強國結盟的方式來自保。

The teacher tried many ways to enhance his students' enthusiasm for studying. 
老師嘗試過很多方法試圖提高學生學習的熱忱。

With his background in Latin, John has the capability to learn Italian quickly.
由於約翰有拉丁文的基礎，因此他可以很快就學會義大利文。

With his background in Latin, John has the capability of learning Italian quickly.
由於約翰有拉丁文的基礎，因此他可以很快就學會義大利文。

I can understand German in daily conversations, but understanding technical discussions is beyond my capability.
我可以聽得懂德文的日常會話，但是若要聽懂專業的對話對我來說就太難了。

It is reported that the nation is trying to develop its nuclear capability.
據報導該國正在發展核子武力。

Several security cameras were installed to deter customers from shoplifting. 
幾臺監視器被安裝來防止顧客偷竊。

Some experience in school administration is necessary for this job.
這份工作要求具有若干學校行政經驗。

The decision of who to hire or fire is the responsibility of administration.
僱用或開除哪些人的決定由管理階層的人作主。

The Bush administration failed to create more job opportunities for the American people.
布希政府未能為美國人民創造更多的工作機會。

This digital camera is the most advanced model on the market.
這臺數位相機是市面上最先進的機種。

This dictionary is for advanced learners of English.
這本字典適用於進階的英文學習者。

Mrs. Anderson died at an advanced age.
安德森太太高齡過世。