(開放試讀)高市早苗「台灣有事」新聞：12 個關鍵單字讀懂時事英文

It taught me the importance of having contingency plans.
這讓我認識到制定應急計劃的重要性。

The boy needs immediate medical treatment if he is to have any chance of survival.
如果那小男孩要活命的話，就得立即進行治療。

Global warming is threatening the survival of wildlife.
全球暖化正威脅野生動植物的生存。

After Louise received a threatening letter in the mail last night, she called the police.
露易絲昨晚收到恐嚇信後就報警了。

This company's financial situation is getting more and more difficult.
這家公司的財務狀況越來越吃緊。

That nation broke off diplomatic relations with the US last Friday.
那個國家上週五和美國斷絕外交關係。

The government official gave a diplomatic response to the reporter’s questions.
這名政府官員給了個圓滑的答案回應記者的問題。

 Look both ways before you cross the street.

過馬路前注意兩側。

Look both ways before you go across the street.

過馬路前注意兩側。

Highway 14 crosses highway 90 in this area.

14 號公路和 90 號公路在這個區域交會。

Mrs. Reynolds marked the wrong answers with a cross.

雷諾斯老師在錯的答案上以叉號標記

Annie bought a necklace in the shape of a cross.

安妮買了一條十字形的項鍊。

The girl is wearing a silver cross around her neck.

這名女孩脖子上戴了一個銀質的十字架。 

This animal looks something like a cross between a wolf and a dog.
這種動物看起來有點像狼和狗的混合。

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。

Although strong, bones will break if placed under enough strain.
骨頭雖然硬，但若拉力夠大骨頭還是會斷掉的。

The rope strained to pull the heavy weight so much that it finally broke.
繩子拉重物拉得過緊，導致它最後斷掉了。

The editors are under great strain because the deadline is approaching.
編輯們因為截稿期限快到了，所以現在很緊張。

Reading in low light can put an uncomfortable strain on a person's eyes.
在昏暗的燈光下閱讀可能會給人的眼睛造成不舒服的損害。

Jason strained a muscle in his back carrying those heavy boxes.
傑森因為搬了那些很重的箱子而拉傷某塊背肌。

I strained my eyes to read those tiny words on the blackboard.
我竭盡眼力想把黑板上的小字唸出來。

Long hours of computer use can put a strain on your eyes.
長時間使用電腦會造成眼睛疲勞。

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。

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

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。

The government was urged to intervene in the 
currency markets in order to stabilize the exchange 
rate.
政府被要求要介入干預貨幣市場以穩定匯率。