【內有彩蛋】從全球關稅風暴看英文：10 個新聞用語教你掌握時事英語！

John will announce who will play the characters in the play.
約翰會公布該戲劇中的角色由哪些人擔綱。

Their engagement was officially announced last June.
他們訂婚的消息在去年 6 月正式宣布。

Our manager is planning to implement sweeping changes to the company.
我們經理計劃在公司執行全面性的改革。

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。

The American colonies declared independence in 1776. 
美洲殖民地於 1776 年宣布獨立。

The suspect declared that he was innocent. 
該嫌犯宣稱他是無辜的。

Millions of cheap imports from India enter European markets each year.
每年都有大量的廉價進口品從印度進入到歐洲市場。

The central government has promised to cut taxes.
中央政府已承諾要減稅。

Which do you prefer―democratic or communist government?
你比較喜歡哪一種 — 民主還是共產政體？

Vincent played a major role in the play.
文森在這齣戲中扮演一個重要的角色。

I majored in accounting in college.
我大學主修會計。

I chose accounting as my major in college.
我大學主修會計。

The man talking with Megan is my dancing partner.
和梅根說話的那個人是我的舞伴。

Germany is one of our major trading partners in Europe.
德國是我們在歐洲主要貿易夥伴國之一。

Is it true that Julie's partner is a German?
茱莉的老公是德國人，是真的嗎？

Customers can return the items at any partner shop.
顧客可以在任一合作店家退貨。

Honesty is the best policy.
誠實為上策。— 諺語

During the pandemic, the government imposed fines on those who didn’t wear face masks.
在疫情期間，政府對沒戴口罩的人處以罰款。

The development of Korea’s electronics industry should be attributed to supportive government policies.
韓國電子業的發展應該要歸功於政府政策的支持。
 

The store sells a wide range of electronics, from TVs to tablets.
這家店販售各種電子產品，從電視到平板電腦都有。

All staff must obey the new regulations. 
所有同仁都要遵守新規定。

Mother is preparing breakfast.
媽媽正在準備早餐。

Every student is preparing for the test.
每個學生都在準備考試。

Many people think that the import tax on foreign goods is unreasonably high.
很多人認為舶來品的進口稅高到不合理。

All the goods should be taxed before they’re sold.
所有的貨品皆須課稅後才能出售。

There are ten cows in the field.
原野上有 10 頭乳牛。

Bobby and his friends played soccer on the large sports field.
巴比和他朋友在這大型運動場上踢足球。

Mrs. Simpson’s class took a field trip to a chocolate factory.
辛普森老師班級的校外教學去了一家巧克力工廠。

John is an expert in the field of history.
在歷史學的領域裡約翰是專家。

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。

The company had a surplus of five million dollars last year.
這家公司去年盈餘 5 百萬美金。

The company is forecasting a large budget surplus this year.
該公司預測今年會有很多預算盈餘。

Nora invested large sums of surplus cash in the bond market.
諾拉把大筆的剩餘現金投資在債券市場。

Andy owns a huge house in the center of the city.
安迪在市中心擁有一棟大房子。

The ball hit me on the head.
這球打中我的頭。

The ball hit my head.
這球打中我的頭。

Be careful! You almost hit that man.
小心！你幾乎要撞到那個人。

A typhoon hit the small island last night.
昨晚颱風侵襲這座小島。

The man was killed by a hit to the head.
這名男子因腦部的一擊而喪命。

Ricky’s song was a big hit in Japan.
瑞奇的歌在日本紅極一時。

So many children came to the party that additional tables and chairs were required.
參加派對的孩子真多，以致於需要備用的桌椅。

You have to pay an additional charge for overweight baggage.
超重的行李你必須額外付費。

Completion of this project calls for an additional $500,000.
要完成這項計畫另需 50 萬美元。

The announcement of the name of the winner will be made at three o’clock.
這次得獎人的名單將於 3 點鐘發布。

The politician made a formal announcement that he would resign early next year.
這名政治人物正式宣告明年初他將辭職。

Certain answers are not correct.
某些答案有誤。

A certain man called you yesterday.
昨天有某個人打電話找你。

I’m certain that Miley will succeed.
我確信麥莉會成功。

I’m certain of Miley’s success.
我確信麥莉會成功。

Nobody knows for certain when Michael is coming back.
沒有人確知邁可什麼時候會回來。

Certain of the employees take long coffee breaks.
有些員工喝咖啡的休息時間很久。

Most coins are made of copper.
大部分的錢幣都是銅鑄的。

Many homes today still get their water through copper pipes.
現今許多家庭仍使用紅銅水管取水。

The cost of paper went up because lumber was in short supply.
因為木材短缺，所以紙價上漲了。

There are precious minerals deep in the ground around here.
這附近的地底深處有珍貴的礦藏。

This brand of mineral water contains many minerals that are good for our health.
這種牌子的礦泉水含有很多對我們健康有益的礦物質。

The church is available for weddings Monday through Saturday.
那間教堂星期一到星期六可用來舉行婚禮。

Tickets are still available at the entrance.
入口處仍有售票。

Are you available now?
你現在有空嗎？

Are you free now?
你現在有空嗎？

Do you have time now?
你現在有空嗎？

Our target this month is to produce at least four thousand cars.
我們本月的目標是要生產至少 4,000 輛車子。

Frank missed the target and hit the wall.
法蘭克沒打中靶子而是打到了牆上。

This new store is targeted at wealthy customers.
這家新開的店是以有錢的客戶為目標。

The police came in to handle the potentially dangerous situation.
警方介入處理這個有潛在危險的情況。

The patient is still in critical condition. 
病人的情況仍然危急。

Most environmentalists are critical of building a dam in that area.
大多數環保人士都對在那個地區建造水壩一事嚴加批評。

Interest is a critical factor in learning a language.
興趣是學習語言的一個關鍵因素。

The official explanation of the event is not convincing.
該事件的官方解釋沒有說服力。

The company made an official announcement that they didn’t bribe the policemen.
該公司發表正式聲明，表示他們並未行賄那些警察。

The bill was strongly opposed by the officials.
這項法案遭到官員們強烈反對。

Superman, Batman, and most other superheroes are 
known for fighting against any and every injustice in 
the world.
超人、蝙蝠俠和大多數其他超級英雄都以對抗世界上任何的
不公不義而聞名。
 

 Mary complained that we had done her an injustice 
by firing her. 
瑪麗抱怨說我們把她開除是對她不公。

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

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。

After three years of special training, Amy has become an expert in this field.
經過 3 年特訓，艾咪已成為這一領域的專家。

David is expert in teaching English.
大衛對教英文很有經驗。

Our teacher warned us not to cheat on the test.
老師警告我們考試不可作弊。

Our teacher warned us against cheating on the test.
老師警告我們考試不可作弊。

The sign warns drivers of a closed road ahead.
該標誌警告駕駛前方道路封閉。

Help me measure the length of this table.
幫我量桌子的長度。

We can’t measure a writer’s success in terms of book sales.
我們不能以書籍銷售數字來衡量一個作家的成就。

This room measures 30 square meters.
這個房間的大小為 30 平方公尺。

Without hard work, you can’t measure up to your parents’ expectations.
你若不努力就不能達到你父母的期望。

A yard is a measure of length.
碼是一種長度的度量單位。

Age is not an accurate measure of maturity.
年齡並非衡量成熟度的精確標準。

During a gas leak, any small spark could cause an explosion.
瓦斯漏氣時，一點小火花都會引起爆炸。

Reading that famous writer’s novels can spark my imagination and creativity.
閱讀那位名作家的小說可激發我的想像力及創造力。

The movie sparked an interesting conversation.
這部電影引發了有趣的討論。

Dad was fixing the car when something suddenly started sparking.
老爸正在修車時，某個東西突然冒出火花。

The government carried out several policies to control inflation.
政府實施了幾項政策來控制通貨膨脹。

The Minister of Economic Affairs called for an urgent meeting to discuss inflation.
經濟部長要求召開緊急會議討論通膨問題。

Economists estimate a slow growth in the global economy.
經濟學家預估全球經濟將有緩慢的成長。

We have more than 500 sales outlets nationwide.
= We have more than 500 sales outlets across the nation.
我們在全國各地設有五百多個銷售通路。

The angry protestors broke into the office and disrupted the meeting that was going on at the time.
憤怒的抗議者闖入辦公室，並擾亂了當時正在進行中的會議。

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。

The bad weather affected everyone’s mood.
惡劣的天氣影響了每個人的心情。

This disease mainly affects children under 3.
這種疾病主要是 3 歲以下的小孩容易得到。

The little boy’s miserable life affected us so much that we decided to adopt him.
那個小男孩的可憐身世深深觸動了我們，因此我們決定收養他。

Although Dad affected indifference, he was actually very angry.
雖然老爸裝作若無其事，但他其實很生氣。

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。

Legislation of a new trade agreement will be difficult and will take time.
新貿易協定的立法程序會很困難且耗時。

The new legislation on abortion will be enacted next year.
有關墮胎的新法規將於明年制定。

Since your company failed to meet our needs, we are going to terminate the contract.
由於貴公司無法滿足我們的需求，我們將終止這份合約。

The company has no right to terminate your employment at will.
這間公司沒有權力任意將你解職。

The manager didn’t approve our plan.
經理沒有核准我們的計畫。

I felt very happy when the boss approved my proposal.
老闆核准我的提案時我感到很高興。

Father does not approve of our staying up late at night.
老爸不贊同我們熬夜。

I felt upset when nobody approved of my idea at the meeting.
會議上沒有人贊同我的點子，我感到很難過。

In Western countries, the father of the bride traditionally foots the bill for the wedding.
在西方國家，傳統上婚禮是由新娘的父親付帳。

I need five 100-dollar bills.
我需要 5 張 100 元的鈔票。

Congress passed the new bill to help endangered animals.
國會通過這項幫助瀕危動物的新法案。

A woodpecker has a strong bill.
啄木鳥的喙很硬。

The garage billed William for the repairs to his car.
修車廠給威廉開立修車的帳單。

The dove is representative of peace. 
鴿子代表和平。

The union sent a representative to negotiate with management.
工會派出一位代表和資方談判。

Don’t forget to clear your shelf when you move out.
你搬走時別忘了把你架子清空。

That philosophy book has been left on the shelf for years.
那本哲學書乏人問津，已經放在架上好幾年了。

This kind of cookie usually has a shelf life of six months.
這種餅乾的保存期通常是 6 個月。

As the election drew near, Republicans were worried about the decline in voter support.
選舉將至，選民支持度的下滑讓共和黨員很憂心。

A republican system of government requires upright representatives to maintain the trust of the public.
共和政體制度的政府需要正直的代表來維持公眾的信任。

The government has put a lot of effort to advance research on computer science.
政府花了很多心力促進電腦科學的研究。

The officer told the soldiers to advance.
那名軍官下令士兵前進。

We have not made great advances in the fight against AIDS.
我們在對抗愛滋病方面，並沒有很大的進步。

The boss gave me an advance on my next month’s salary.
老闆讓我預支下個月的薪水。

Sean booked the hotel six months in advance.
尚恩提前 6 個月訂飯店。

We erected a monument to honor the martyrs.
我們建立一座紀念碑，以記念這些烈士。

We set up a monument to honor the martyrs.
我們建立一座紀念碑，以記念這些烈士。

We established a monument to honor the martyrs.
我們建立一座紀念碑，以記念這些烈士。

The organizers are erecting a tent to protect people
from the rain.
籌辦者們正搭起帳篷來供人們避雨。

Jane sat erect, nervously waiting for her test results.
珍坐得直挺挺的，緊張地等待她的檢查結果。

The statue stood erect in the middle of the square. 那座雕像筆直地矗立在廣場中央。

Laziness is a barrier to success.
懶惰是成功的絆腳石。

The company has been in business for three decades.
這間公司已經營運 30 年了。

The host asked the singer how she came up with the song, and she responded that it all just came out naturally.
主持人問那位歌手她是怎麼想出這首歌的，她回答說這一切都是自然而然寫出來的。

I asked Katie a math question and she responded to it quickly.
我問凱蒂一個數學問題，她很快便回答我。

The patient responded well to the new medicine.
病人對新藥的反應良好。

The teacher responded with a smile when the students waved at her.
當學生們向那位老師揮手時，她報以微笑。

Lisa’s life was altered dramatically when she was fired from her high-paying job.
麗莎從高薪工作被炒魷魚之後，她的生活大大改變了。

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。

Be careful. Don’t drop the vase.
小心。別讓花瓶掉下來。

Stock prices dropped sharply in Asia yesterday.
昨天亞洲的股價劇烈下跌。

Ken dropped by to see me this morning.
肯今早順道來拜訪我。

I dropped in on Stacey on my way home.
我回家途中順便去看史黛西。

Drop me a line if you can.
可以的話，寫信給我。

A drop of sweat ran down Harry’s forehead.
一滴汗珠從哈利的額頭流下來。

There was a sudden drop in temperature last night.
昨晚氣溫驟降。

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。

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。
 

The political analyst refused to speculate about why the finance minister stepped down.
這位政治分析師拒絕臆測財政部長下臺的原因。

Some people have speculated that this Hollywood couple will break up within a year.
有些人臆測這對好萊塢情侶一年之內會分手。

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

Thanks to our successful marketing strategies, our company’s earnings increased by 20% last quarter.
由於我們的行銷策略奏效，本公司上一季的收入增加了 20%。

Several students missed the exam and had to do a make-up.

有幾個學生缺考，所以必須補考。

Several of the cars were damaged in the accident.

有幾輛車在這起事故中毀壞了。

The dust in the air triggered David ’s allergy. 
空氣中的灰塵引發大衛過敏。

The policeman negotiating with the gunman asked him to remove his finger from the trigger.
警察和持槍者談判，要求他把手指從板機上移開。

Fireworks displays and thunder are common triggers for anxiety among combat veterans.
煙火和雷聲是引起老兵們焦慮的常見因素。

Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merger.
因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上，股價便下跌了。

I’m sorry, but we no longer have that book in stock.
很抱歉，那本書我們現在沒有貨。

We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale.
我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來賣。

We have a good stock of snacks in the cupboard― please help yourself.
我們的櫥櫃裡儲備了很多零食 ⸺ 請自取。

This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment.
這家店備有多種的戶外用品。

There’s a typhoon coming, so we should stock up on bottled water.
颱風要來了，所以我們要多囤積些瓶裝水。

John helped his teacher erase the blackboard after class.
約翰下課後幫老師擦黑板。

Years have gone by, but I still can’t erase the image of my first girlfriend from my mind.
事隔多年，不過我第一任女友在我心中的影像仍然揮之不去。

Mike was nearly hit by a car when he ran across the street toward the school bus.
麥克跑向對街的校車時差一點被車撞到。

The universe is a vast place where distance is measured in light-years and stars are counted in their trillions. 宇宙是一個很大的地方，在那裡距離是以光年來測量的，而 恒星是以兆來計算的。