開源節流的四大方法

Plumbers in that country have high incomes.
那個國家的水電工收入很高。

The driver increased speed suddenly.
這位駕駛突然加速行駛。

The number of tourists has increased greatly.
遊客的人數已大量增加了。

People were very angry over the recent increase in taxes.
人們對最近的增稅感到很憤怒。

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。

Make sure our expenditure on research doesn’t 
exceed our budget. 
要確定我們的研究開銷不會超過預算。

We’ve expanded our business by opening two more restaurants lately.
我們最近擴大營業，新開了兩家餐廳。

Thanks to teamwork and sound strategies, our sales expanded by 20% last year.
由於團結合作且策略得當，我們的業績去年增加了20%。

We need to build two more assembly lines to speed up production. 
我們需另外建立 2 條裝配線以加速生產。

Nick thinks buying a bigger car is worth the expense.
尼克認為值得花錢買臺大一點的車。

We took a trip to Spain at my mom’s expense.
我們花我媽媽的錢去西班牙旅行。

Some taxi drivers often drive fast at the expense of safety.
一些計程車司機經常不顧安全在開快車。

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

Although my grandmother is 80 years old, she remains healthy and leads an active life.
雖然我的奶奶已經 80 歲了，但她仍然很健康，過著很忙碌 活躍的生活。

Jimmy has been active in helping to raise money for charity.
吉米一直都很積極主動幫忙慈善機構募款。

Robert is too passive to take action.
羅伯特太被動了，以致於都不採取行動。

Passive smoking is more detrimental to one’s health than first-hand smoking. 
二手菸危害個人健康要比直接吸菸還大。

I wonder what my friends got me for my birthday.
我很想知道我朋友買給我什麼生日禮物。

I was wondering about the proper way to respond to my boss’ message.
我想知道如何恰當地回應老闆的訊息。

Carl had a look of wonder on his face at that moment.
那一刻卡爾臉上帶著驚訝的表情。

Aspirin works wonders for a headache.
阿斯匹靈對治療頭痛很有效。

No wonder the remote doesn’t work. The batteries are dead.
難怪遙控器不能用。電池沒電了。

If you work hard, you will eventually achieve your goals.
如果你努力，最後終將達成目標。

At this time, this project is 95 percent achieved.
目前這項計畫已經完成了 95%。

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。
 

Maria achieved a goal of getting a master’s degree.
瑪麗亞達成了取得碩士學位的目標。

Let's try and get seats behind the goal. 
我們試著弄到在球門後方的座位吧。

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。

Everyone desires happiness. 
每個人都渴望幸福。

The article Nick wrote leaves nothing to be desired.
這篇尼克所寫的文章完美無缺。

Our educational system leaves much to be desired.
我們的教育制度仍有很大的改善空間。

Tom had a great desire for a sports car.
湯姆很渴望擁有一部跑車。

Most of us have a desire to live as long as possible. 我們大部分的人都想活得越久越好。

Jackson needs help with his homework.

傑克森的家庭作業需要協助。 

Your car needs washing.

你的車需要洗了。

Your car needs to be washed.

你的車需要洗了。

Sally's hair is in need of a cut.

莎莉的頭髮需要剪一下了。

Housing and food are basic needs.

吃住是基本需求。

It's only a short test; you needn't worry.

這只是個簡短的考試，你不必擔心。

Jennifer stays slim by exercising regularly.
珍妮佛靠規律的運動維持苗條身材。

The company has a slim chance of earning profits this year.
這家公司今年獲利的希望甚微。

Beating thousands of competitors and getting this job boosted Lauren’s confidence a lot.
打敗上千名對手爭取到這份工作讓蘿倫的自信大增。

The President-elect gave these businessmen a boost in saying that he would devote himself to raising the economic growth.
總統當選人說他會致力於提升經濟成長，讓這些商人信心大增。
 

Dad gave me a leather wallet for my birthday.
老爸送我皮夾子當生日禮物。

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。

Examine the car carefully before you buy it.
要買下那部車以前，你得仔細地檢查一遍。

Our teacher will examine us in English tomorrow morning.
明天早上我們老師會考我們英文。

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。

Our car stalled as we were driving through the tunnel.
我們開車經過隧道時，車子拋錨了。

Tom got that job through his father.
湯姆透過他父親得到那份工作。

Those people sang and danced through the night.
那些人徹夜歌舞狂歡。

For a long time, the artist wandered all through the world.
有很長一段時間，那位藝術家在世界各地流浪。

Could you put me through to Andy?
可以幫我把電話轉接給安迪嗎？

I’ll call you back right after I’m through with my work.
我做完工作後馬上回電給你。

The agent successfully completed his mission and helped the police arrest the gang leader.
那名探員成功完成任務並幫助警方逮捕了幫派首腦。

Make a wish on a falling star.
對流星許個願。

With best wishes, Frank Foster.
把最誠摯的祝福獻給你，法蘭克•福斯特。（書信結尾用語）

I wish to become a doctor one day.
我希望有朝一日能成為醫生。

I hope to become a doctor one day.
我希望有朝一日能成為醫生。

I wish you a Merry Christmas.
祝你聖誕快樂。

I wish that my friend were here now.
但願我的朋友此刻在這裡。

If only my friend were here now.
但願我的朋友此刻在這裡。

I wish that John had been with us last night.
要是約翰昨晚與我們在一起就好了。

Make a list of all the things you want to buy.
把你要買的所有東西列成清單。

They forgot to put my name on the waiting list.
他們忘記把我加進候補名單裡了。

List the names of all of your classmates on this paper.
把你班上所有同學的名字列在這張紙上。

Barbara goes to the supermarket every Friday night.
芭芭拉每週五晚上都會上超市。

Don’t worry. Everything is under control.
別擔心。一切都在掌控中。

The whole situation suddenly went out of control.
整個情況突然失控。

Britney took a deep breath to control the urge to cry.
布蘭妮深吸一口氣，克制住要大哭的衝動。

Bill always does his work quickly and efficiently.
比爾做事一向又快又有效率。