《96分鐘》的挑戰：從華語電影的「嚴以律己」文化談起

The law firm anticipates having dozens of applicants for the job.
那家律師事務所預計將有數十人應徵該職缺。

The law firm expects to have dozens of applicants for the job.
那家律師事務所預計將有數十人應徵該職缺。

What are the features of your new smartphone?
你的新手機有什麼特色？

This book features the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。

This book highlights the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。

The singer’s new album features a song written by a famous Japanese songwriter.
這位歌手的新專輯主打一首知名日本作曲家所寫的歌。

The music festival is held here every summer.
音樂祭每年夏天都在這裡舉辦。

The Dragon Boat Festival is around the corner.
端午節快到了。

Niagara Falls is a real spectacle. 
尼加拉瀑布真是個奇景。

 Wayne made a spectacle of himself after he got 
drunk at a dinner party. 
韋恩在晚宴上喝醉，出了洋相。

We have to carry out the project on a tight budget.
我們必須在有限的預算下完成案子。

We budgeted $3,000 for our month-long trip to Europe.
我們要到歐洲旅遊一個月，預算為 3 千美金。

To get the work done on time, you need to learn how to budget your time.
要準時完工的話，你就得學習如何審慎規劃你的時間。

The collaborations between John Lennon and Paul McCartney produced some of the best songs in rock and roll history.
約翰•藍儂和保羅•麥卡尼間的合作產出了一些搖滾樂史上最棒的歌曲。

The company, in collaboration with many experienced software developers, has created several great apps that have become popular.
這間公司和許多有經驗的軟體開發商合作，已創造出一些很棒且受歡迎的應用程式。

The firm is one of the main producers of laptop computers.
這家公司是筆記型電腦的主要製造商之一。

Tina’s ex-husband is a famous film producer.
提娜的前夫是有名的電影製作人。

Owen was a director of a large software company.
歐文是一家大型軟體公司的董事。

I’m very proud of the Taiwanese director Ang Lee.
我為臺灣導演李安感到很驕傲。

That little girl likes to boast about her brother’s abilities.
那個小女孩喜歡吹噓她哥哥的能力。

The small town boasts the best hotel in the world.
這小鎮以擁有世上最棒的飯店自豪。

When Justin told me how far he could run, I knew it was just an empty boast.
賈斯汀告訴我他可以跑多遠時，我知道他只是在瞎吹牛。

It is Sophie’s proud boast that she has been to every country in Europe.
蘇菲去過歐洲每一個國家這件事讓她引以為傲。

You put up a stellar performance. I've got to hand it to you.
你表現很出色。我不得不佩服你。

James cast the dice to start the game.
詹姆士擲了骰子來開始遊戲。

We will cast a ballot to decide who will lead our team in the future.
我們將投票決定未來由誰來領導我們的團隊。

The students cast a puzzled look at their math teacher.
學生們一臉疑惑地看著數學老師。

This movie has an all-star cast, but the plot is terrible.
這部電影全是大牌卡司，但故事情節卻很糟。

The doctor said the plaster cast would help my broken leg to heal more quickly.
醫生說石膏可以幫助我的斷腿較快復原。

It will deal a devastating blow to the local 
economy if the factory closes. 
這家工廠如果關閉的話，將會重創地方經濟。

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。

The sound of footsteps in the dark and empty hallway was chilling.
黑暗又空蕩蕩的走廊傳來的腳步聲令人毛骨悚然。

On Christmas Eve, the children were on the alert for any sign of Santa Claus.
在耶誕夜，孩子們隨時注意聖誕老人出現的蛛絲馬跡。

Police officers are always alert to possible danger.
警察對可能發生的危險隨時保持警覺。

We should alert everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。

We should awaken everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。

This car is far superior to that one in terms of comfort.
就舒適性而言，這輛車要比那一輛棒多了。

Judy’s winery stored a wide range of superior wines.
茱蒂的釀酒廠貯藏了許多上等好酒。

Larry was fired for being rude to his superiors.
賴瑞因為對長官無禮而被開除。

The Nobel Prize winner used to teach physics at a famous university in California.
這位諾貝爾獎得主曾在加州某知名大學教過物理學。

Many teenagers fall victim to drugs.
許多青少年都成了毒品的受害者。

I hope there are no victims of racial discrimination in our company.
我希望我們公司沒有任何種族歧視的受害者。

What would you do if you were confronted with such a problem?
面對這樣一個難題，你將怎麼做？

The brave lady confronted the intruder on her own.
那名勇敢的女子獨自對抗那個侵入者。

The country ’s political status has experienced a dramatic transformation in recent years.
這些年來，該國政局經歷了戲劇化的轉變。

Today's topic is India's transformation from poverty to prosperity.
今天的主題是印度從貧窮轉型到富裕的過程。

That movie portrays the famous writer as a very romantic man.
那部電影把該知名作家描述成一個浪漫的男子。

This artist’s painting vividly portrays what farm life is like in his hometown.
這位畫家的畫作生動地描繪他老家農村生活的模樣。

The weather forecast is not always reliable, so you’d better carry an umbrella with you just in case.
天氣預報並不總是可靠，因此你最好帶把傘以防萬一。

The captain ordered us to drop anchor and prepare to land. 
船長命令我們下錨準備登陸。

 Ron and Vicky are the anchors of a nightly news program.
朗恩和薇琪是晚間新聞的主播。

 Mary’s son has been her anchor since her husband died.
瑪麗自從老公過世後，她兒子就成了她的精神支柱。

The captain of the fishing boat anchored off the coast of Greece, telling his staff to take a rest.
這漁船的船長在希臘海岸附近下錨停船，告訴他的船員去休息一下。

The ship will have to be anchored here due to the coming storm. 
因為有暴風雨要來，船得要在此停泊。

The government handled the financial crisis quite well.
這次金融危機政府處置得相當不錯。

This restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Japanese cuisine ranging from sushi to sukiyaki.
這家餐廳提供各式各樣的正宗日本菜餚，從壽司到壽喜燒都有。

I can tell Eric is happy because his smile is authentic.
我看得出來艾瑞克很開心,因為他露出了真實的笑容。

Max told me that Judith lives in this expensive apartment complex.
麥克斯告訴我茱蒂絲住在這個昂貴的公寓大樓裡。

You need tangible evidence if you want to take legal action.
果你想採取法律行動，就需要實質的證據。

Initially, Andy was nice to Nancy, but eventually he left her.
剛開始安迪對南西蠻好的，但後來卻離開她。

After ten years in prison, the prisoner was released this morning.
坐了 10 年牢後，那名囚犯今早獲釋。

The authorities concerned have released the names of those killed in the crash.
有關當局已發布這次空難的罹難者名單。

Simon’s good behavior earned him early release from prison.
賽門表現良好，因此可以提早出獄。

Marilyn Manson’s latest release again topped the charts.
瑪莉蓮．曼森發行的最新專輯再次橫掃排行榜冠軍。

The bookstore was massive, with five floors, two coffee shops, and thousands of books.
這間書店很大，有五層樓、兩間咖啡店及數千本書。

The typhoon caused a massive increase in vegetable prices.
颱風造成了蔬菜價格暴漲。

You'd better look before you leap. I don’t think you really understand the situation.
你最好三思而後行。我覺得你還沒真正了解狀況。

The dog made a leap for the cat, but it managed to get away.
這隻狗跳向這隻貓，但牠設法逃脫了。

Since I moved to America, my English has improved by leaps and bounds.
我搬到美國後，我的英文就突飛猛進了。

I have faith in your honesty.
我信任你的誠實。

Jack has always been very ambitious, believing that he was born to be a leader.
傑克總是很有野心，覺得自己天生就是領袖的料。

The government has made some highly ambitious plans to end poverty.
政府擬了一些野心十足的計畫以解決貧困。
 

Mom put labels on the medicine bottles so that we could easily distinguish them.
媽媽在藥瓶上貼標籤以利我們辨認。

The doctor labeled the expired bottle of pills as poisonous.
醫生在過期的藥瓶上貼上標籤以示有毒。

The press labeled the politician as a liar.
媒體把這名政客歸類為一個騙子。

Roland found himself under scrutiny by the police 
after he visited a friend who died mysteriously the 
next day.
羅蘭曾探訪了一位朋友，這位朋友第二天卻離奇死亡，之後
羅蘭發現他遭到了警方密切關注。

Our general manager will discuss the agreement 
with his Japanese counterpart tomorrow. 
我們總經理明天將與日方的總經理談論合約事宜。

The boundaries between countries are commonly known as international borders.
國與國之間的分界線通常被稱作國界。

Prior to the interview, the mayor tried to establish the boundaries of the topics to be discussed.
在訪談前，市長試圖訂定討論主題的範圍。

Larry prefers to focus on the realism of their financial situation while his wife considers it to be no big deal.
賴瑞想要就他們財務狀況的實際面來考量，但他老婆覺得事情沒那麼嚴重。

Picasso was famous for his abstract paintings, which feature little or no sense of realism.
畢卡索因抽象畫而為人熟知，他的畫幾無或完全沒有現實主義風格的特色。

Mr. Warren dismissed the reports as ridiculous.
華倫先生將這些報導斥為無稽之談。

The general manager dismissed Rachel from her job for incompetence.
總經理因瑞秋不適任而開除她。

Without creativity, one can’t be a successful artist.
一個人若是缺乏創意，就沒辦法成為成功的藝術家。
 

Innovation is the key to success in the fast-changing business world.
在這個瞬息萬變的商場上，創新是成功的關鍵。

The Ford company has invested a huge sum of money in a joint venture.
福特公司投資了一大筆金額在合資事業上。

Although he was nervous, Mark walked into the boss’s office and ventured to ask for a raise.
儘管馬克很緊張，他還是走進老闆的辦公室冒險問看看是否能加薪。

Harry packed his food and gear, ready to venture into the unknown.
哈利打包好他的食物和裝備，準備好要往未知的地方探險。

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
不入虎穴，焉得虎子。⸺ 諺語

Your hard work has been of immense value to this company. I hereby promote you to general manager.
你的辛勤工作對本公司極有價值。所以我在此拔擢你為總經理。

The defendant persisted in his innocence before the judge.
被告在法官面前堅稱自己的無辜。

The defendant insisted on his innocence before the judge.
被告在法官面前堅稱自己的無辜。

Go find a doctor if your headache persists.
如果你頭痛一直持續，還是去找個醫生吧。

The members of the royal family conducted themselves with grace and dignity.
皇室成員的行事作風優雅尊貴。

John took my advice with good grace.
約翰欣然地接受我的建言。

John hurt Mary’s feelings by calling her an alien. And what’s even worse, he didn’t have the grace to apologize to her.
約翰叫瑪莉外星人而使她傷心。更糟的是，他甚至連向她道歉的風度都沒有。

Thank you for gracing us with your presence.
感謝您大駕光臨，使我們蓬蓽生輝。

Peter’s face has graced the cover of several men’s magazines.
彼得在好幾本男性雜誌的封面露臉，讓雜誌更有看頭。

I'd like to extend my stay another two days.
我想多待兩天。

We have decided to extend our house by adding a dining room.
我們已決定增加飯廳擴建房子。

John is a disciplined student who always finishes his homework on time.
約翰是一位守紀律的學生,他總是準時完成回家作業。

Barbara was born into a humble family.
芭芭拉出生在一個清寒的家庭。

Though Jackson is very famous, he is humble.
雖然傑克森很有名，他為人卻很謙虛。