The mayor is scheduled to make a speech on TV tomorrow.
市長預定明天會在電視上發表演說。

I’m glad that we finished the work ahead of schedule.
真高興我們提前完工。

Now that I plan to study abroad, I keep a tight budget.
我既然計劃要出國深造，就要省吃儉用。

Jane asked her husband to make sure the door was shut tight.
珍請她老公確認這扇門有關緊。

Jenny hurt her elbow when playing tennis. 
珍妮打網球時手肘受傷了。

I elbowed my way through the crowd and successfully got on the train.
我用手肘在群眾中殺出一條路，成功地上了火車。

I tried to stop that guy, but he elbowed me out of the way.
我想要制止那個傢伙，但他用手肘把我推開了。

The rapid increase in oil consumption has led scientists to search for alternative energy.
石油消耗量的快速增加促使科學家找尋替代能源。

After my liver operation, Dr. Peterson warned me to stop all alcohol consumption. 
我動完肝臟手術後，彼得森醫師警告我要停止攝取酒精。

When consumption increases, businesses make more money and the economy improves.
消費增加時，企業就賺更多錢，經濟也會改善。

Because of the accident, the safety of the MRT concerns many people in this country.
因為這意外，捷運的安全引起許多國人的關切。

The email concerns important information, so it must be read.
此電子郵件涉及到很重要的資訊，因此必須閱讀。

Your health is my concern, Dad.
老爸，我很擔心你的健康。

We went to our late teacher’s grave to pay tribute to him.
我們到已逝的老師墓前向他致敬。

Thanks to the welfare program, people in that country are taken care of by the government from cradle to grave.
由於這項福利措施，該國百姓一輩子都受政府照顧。

Jim noticed that the boss had a grave expression on his face.
吉姆注意到老闆臉上嚴肅的表情。

Such a rash decision could result in grave consequences.
如此草率的決定會導致嚴重的後果。

Raise your hand if you know the answer.
如果知道答案，請舉手。

The landlord raised the rent by 5%.
房東將租金調漲了 5%。

Irene was raised by her grandfather.
艾琳是由她爺爺撫養長大的。

They raised money for the homeless.
他們為遊民募款。

Ted would like to ask for a pay raise.
泰德想要求加薪。

Throughout her political career, Linda has successfully used her charm to manipulate the media.
琳達在政治生涯中很成功地使用個人魅力去操控媒體。

There are several icons on Kate’s computer screen that she has never even bothered to click on.
凱特的電腦螢幕上有一些她從來沒有點進去過的電腦圖示。

Lionel Messi is a sporting icon, not only in his home country of Argentina but all around the world.
萊奧•梅西不只在他的祖國阿根廷是體育界的指標人物，在全世界也是。

Disney characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse are icons that bring joy to kids around the planet.
迪士尼的卡通人物如米奇和米妮老鼠是帶給全球孩童們歡樂的名角色。

It's very considerate of you to lend me a hand in this time of trouble.
你真體貼，在這困難的時候對我伸出援手。

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。

Drinking this tea after dinner is good for digestion.
飯後喝這種茶有益消化。

Chinese cuisine is internationally recognized.
中華料理是全世界出名的。

 William is weary of doing the same job day after 
day, so he is ready to retire. 
威廉已厭倦了每天一成不變的工作，所以他準備要退休了。

Over a span of just one year, the cellphone market 
has changed dramatically. 
光是一年的時間，手機市場就有了大幅改變。

Women tend to have longer life spans than men.
女人一般比男人長壽。

The Great Depression, a time of tremendous 
difficulty, spanned roughly 10 years. 
經濟大蕭條是個非常艱困的時期，大約持續了 10 年。

William Shakespeare’s plays span many 
themes―everything from revenge to love.
威廉•莎士比亞的戲劇涵蓋了許多主題，從復仇到愛情都
有。

A state banquet will be held this evening in honor of 
the visiting President of the United States. 
今晚將爲來訪的美國總統舉辦國宴。

It is a tradition in our family to banquet on the first 
Saturday of every month.
我們家的傳統是每月的第一個星期六會舉辦宴會。
 

Every evening, the fat king and queen would banquet
until they could physically eat no more.
每天晚上，胖國王和王后都會參加宴會，直到他們再也吃不
下任何東西為止。

The president and first lady will be banqueting their 
guests in the White House.
總統和第一夫人將在白宮宴請賓客。

In America, it is customary to tip the bellboy after he 
takes your baggage to your room. 
在美國，當行李員把行李拿到你房間後，按慣例是要給他小
費的。

 We sat down at the table and were greeted by the 
waiter’s customary smile. 
我們在餐桌前坐下，服務生以他慣有的微笑歡迎我們。

I couldn’t choose between bubble milk tea or ice cream black tea, so ultimately, I bought both.

我選不出要買珍奶或冰淇淋紅茶，所以最後兩個都買。

Do not translate this article literally. 
別照字面翻譯這篇文章。
 

Do not translate this article word for word.
別照字面翻譯這篇文章。
 

The auditorium was literally packed with people. 
大禮堂真的是人滿為患。

The house survived the fire with only minimal damage.
這棟房子逃過這場火災，只受到極小的損害。

I feel so refreshed after swimming a few laps of breaststroke.
用蛙式游了幾趟之後我會覺得為之一振。

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。
 

The warm spring rain helped to boost the growth of crops. 溫暖的春雨有助於促進作物的生長。

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。

Sam crammed his school books into a small 
backpack and went home.
山姆把課本都塞進一個小背包，然後就回家了。

By cramming for a test, you might get a high score, 
but it doesn’t mean you have learned what you’ve 
been taught. 
考試臨時抱佛腳也許可讓你得高分，不過這並不表示老師教
過的東西你都學會了。

 Kelly’s parents send her to a cram school so that she 
can improve her English.
凱莉的父母送她去補習班，這樣她的英文就能進步。

It’s usually autumn when farmers begin to reap their 
harvest. 
通常秋天是農夫開始收成的季節。

It was Luke again who reaped all the profits while we 
did all the hard work. 
又是路克獲得好處，而我們卻得做所有困難的活。

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
辛勤工作方能歡樂收成。 / 先苦後甘。── 諺語

I’m going to try the seafood paella because Josie highly recommended it.
我要去吃吃看西班牙海鮮燉飯，因為喬西超推薦它。

The teacher recommends us to read the questions twice before answering them.
老師建議我們在回答問題前要把問題先看兩遍。

The manager recommended that the meeting (should) be put off.
經理建議將會議時間延期

John was pale with fatigue after working all night with only one hour of sleep.
約翰工作了一整晚只睡了一個小時，累得臉色發白。

The tough climbing fatigued Meg, and thus she had to take a break.
費力地登山讓梅格累極了，所以她得休息一下。

Any distraction you encounter while driving might 
result in serious accidents. 
開車時一分心就可能引起嚴重事故。

This novel depicts the extravagant life of the upper class.
這本小說描繪了上流社會奢侈浪費的生活。

Some Hollywood movies depict dark-skinned people as dangerous and violent, but this is not the case at all.
一些好萊塢電影把深色皮膚的人描繪成危險暴力分子，不過 實際上根本就不是這麼一回事。

I didn’t enjoy the trip very much partly because of the bad weather.
我不太喜歡這次旅行，部分是因為壞天氣。

If you have dental problems, you should go to see a 
dentist. 
如果你有牙齒方面的問題，應該去看牙醫。

The experienced dentist works at a dental clinic and 
also sometimes lectures at a national university.
此經驗豐富的牙醫在某間牙科診所工作，有時也會到在國立
大學講課。

Since Kent didn’t look after his teeth properly when 
he was younger, he suffered a lot of dental decay.
由於肯特在他年輕時就沒有好好地顧好自己的牙齒，所以他
有很多蛀牙。

Tim's personal hygiene is terrible. He seldom 
brushes his teeth and never likes to take a shower.
提姆的個人衛生很糟糕。他很少刷牙，也不喜歡洗澡。

Weak food hygiene standards were the main reasons 
for the restaurant’s closure.
食物衛生標準很差是這家餐廳關門大吉的主因。

The mother perceived a subtle change in her daughter's behavior.
這位母親察覺到女兒的行為有微妙的變化。

This kind of gossip magazine is often perceived as superficial.
這種八卦雜誌通常被認為很膚淺。

I’m not very good at parking the car because I have a poor sense of perception.
我不太擅長停車，因為我的感知力很差。

Rachel has excellent powers of perception for such a young girl.
對這麼年輕的女孩來說，瑞秋有極佳的洞察力。

My perception of the meaning of life is different from yours.
我對生命意義的觀點和你的不同。

Molly said this dance was an interpretation of a poem by Frost.
茉莉說這支舞蹈是對佛洛斯特一首詩的詮釋。

Simultaneous interpretation is an art that takes years of practice.
同步口譯是需要多年的練習才能成就的一門本領。

One’s health should take precedence over earning money. 
一個人的健康應該比賺錢重要。

Don’t beat around the bush. Mr. Lin is a very straightforward man. You can talk openly with him.
不要拐彎抹角的。林先生是很直接的人。你可以很坦率地跟他說話。

The installation of this software is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is follow the instructions step by step.
安裝這套軟體很容易。你只要一步步跟著指示就行了。

We're looking for a faithful and trustworthy employee.
我們在找的是既忠誠、又值得信賴的員工。

It is crucial that the doctor (should) perform an immediate operation on the badly injured man.
醫師立即為這名嚴重受傷的人動手術是很重要的。

Your dedication is very crucial to the success of our company. 
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。

Your dedication plays a crucial role in the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。

I can tell from Gina's face that she is in distress and badly in need of help. 
我從吉娜臉上看出她萬分痛苦，急需援助。

 Elizabeth played the role of a damsel in distress in the film. 
依莉莎白在該片中扮演一名處於困境而急需援助的少女。

Sean isn't in a good mood because what the teacher said yesterday deeply distressed him. 
尚恩心情不好，因為老師昨天說的話讓他很難過。

Abby's voice was filled with distress after she heard the bad news.
艾比在聽到壞消息後聲音充滿了悲痛。

One of Robert’s favorite proverbs is “better safe than 
sorry,” which advises people to be careful.
羅伯特最喜歡的諺語之一是『有備無患』，此諺語建議人們
要謹慎小心。

Polar bears live in the North Pole, whereas most 
penguins live in the South Pole. 
北極熊棲息於北極，而企鵝則住在南極。

A fairy tale is a legendary story involving some imaginative characters and is often passed down from one generation to the next.
童話故事是包含一些虛幻角色的傳奇故事，通常會代代相傳。

In Jason's eyes, Diane is a girl of extraordinary beauty.
在傑森眼中，黛安是個非常美的女孩。

Ned always shows great perseverance in the face 
of difficulty. 
奈德面對困難時總是展現出堅強的毅力。

The best seller is worthy of reading.
這本暢銷書值得一讀。

The best seller is worth reading.
這本暢銷書值得一讀。

This article I found in the magazine is worthy of your attention.
我在雜誌上看到的這篇文章值得你留意。

The manager abandoned the plan to set up a new factory in Mexico.
經理放棄在墨西哥建立新廠的計畫。

After his girlfriend left him, Peter abandoned himself to eating.
彼得的女友離他而去後，他就沉溺於暴食。

Miscommunication can hinder collaboration between team members.
溝通不良可能會阻礙組員之間的合作。

We went on an expedition to the North Pole to take photos of the icebergs.
我們遠征到北極拍攝冰山。

Five members of the expedition were killed in an avalanche.
這支遠征隊的 5 名成員在雪崩時喪生。

This diplomat is renowned for his negotiation skills. 
這名外交官以談判技巧而聞名。

 George is renowned as a top pastry chef. 
喬治是個著名的頂級糕餅師傅。

Since John retired, his health has been in a 
downward spiral. 
自從約翰退休後，他的健康情況就持續惡化。

 In art class, Heather learned how to make 
complicated spiral shapes and created such a 
beautiful painting.
在美術課上，希瑟學會了如何畫複雜的螺旋形狀，並創作出
了這樣一幅美麗的畫。

The large staircase spiraled to the top floor, with so 
many steps that people became tired and dizzy.
大樓梯盤旋到樓頂，而臺階太多了，多到令人頭昏眼花。

Vienna is hosting a classical music festival to celebrate its musical heritage.
維也納目前正舉辦古典音樂季，頌揚其音樂遺產。

Baroque architecture is characterized by grandeur and magnificence.
巴洛克式建築的特色就是雄偉壯麗。

The teacher told Benny that because of his good drawing skills and love of design, he should study architecture.
老師告訴班尼，由於他良好的繪畫技巧及對設計的熱愛，他應該研讀建築學。

There is a long flight of stairs ascending to the main gate of the cathedral. 
有條很長的階梯向上通往大教堂的正門。

The air became thinner as we ascended the mountain.
我們爬上山時，空氣變得稀薄了起來。

The prince ascended the throne after the death of his father. 
王子在父親過世後就登上了王位。

The captain announced that the plane would start to descend in a few minutes.
機長宣布幾分鐘後飛機就要開始下降。

John's family is said to be descended from a great emperor.
約翰的家族據說是一位偉大皇帝的後代。

Turn the screw in a clockwise direction to fasten the 
shelf to the wall. 
把螺絲按順時針方向轉動，好把架子固定在牆上。

Turn the key clockwise to lock the door. 
把鑰匙順時針轉好把門鎖上。

The kid accidentally let go of the balloon, and it floated upwards into the sky.
那個小孩不小心鬆手放開氣球，氣球便往上飄向天空。

While running on the beach, I stumbled over a log and sprained my ankle.
在沙灘上跑步時，我被一塊木頭絆倒，扭傷了腳踝。

While running on the beach, I tripped over a log and sprained my ankle.
在沙灘上跑步時，我被一塊木頭絆倒，扭傷了腳踝。

That guy who is stumbling down the street must be drunk.
那個沿街踉蹌而行的傢伙一定是喝醉了。

Dianne stumbled over her words a few times, finding it hard to make a speech in front of the class.
黛安講話結巴了幾次，她發現要在全班面前演講是件困難的事。

The marathon runner took a stumble but managed to keep going.
那名馬拉松跑者絆了一下但繼續跑步。

The poet s name became known far outside the confines of his hometown.
這位詩人的名氣從他的家鄉遠播四方。

The problem is beyond the confines of our understanding.
這個問題超出我們所能理解的範圍。

The concept of personal hygiene nowadays is very 
different from that in medieval times. 
中世紀的個人衛生概念和現在差很多。

The classic black dress is a timeless fashion choice.
經典的黑色禮服是個永恆的時尚選擇。

A good business letter should contain information given in a logical sequence.
一封好的商業書信內容陳述應有邏輯順序。

These documents are out of sequence.
這些文件並沒有按照順序排放。

Those foreign laborers launched a sequence of campaigns against racial discrimination.
那些外籍勞工發起了一連串抗議種族歧視的運動。

At her manager's request, Chloe sequenced the speeches from shortest to longest.
克羅伊按經理的要求，把這些演講依最短到最長排序。

William was disappointed to find the non-profit organization has a commercial 
orientation.
威廉發現這間非營利組織是有商業導向時感到很失望。

The orientation ceremony will be held a week 
before school officially starts. 
新生訓練將於正式開學前一個星期舉行。

These confidential documents must be kept in a safe place instead of just lying on your desk.
這些機密文件得放在安全的地方，而不是放你桌上。

This movie documented the disaster in detail.
這部電影詳細記錄了這場災難。

The school handbook will help you orient yourself to 
university life. 
這本學校手冊能助你適應大學生活。

Marco Polo first set off to explore the Orient in the 
13th century. 
13 世紀，馬可波羅第一次前往東方探索。

There is ample evidence that sea levels around the world are rising.
有充分的證據顯示，全球的海平面正在上升。

Automobiles originated in the 19th century.
汽車源自於 19 世紀。

My dance teacher told me that the tango originated in both Argentina and Uruguay.
我的舞蹈老師跟我說探戈起源於阿根廷與烏拉圭

Many Christmas traditions are thought to have originated in Germany.
聖誕節的許多傳統被認為是起源於德國。

Chinese herbal medicines originate from plants and other natural substances.
中藥源自植物以及其他天然物質。

Farmers are worried that the downward trend of vegetable prices will continue for a long time to come.
農民們很擔心菜價下跌的趨勢會持續好一陣子。

Gary's gaze shifts downward when he feels embarrassed.
蓋瑞感到尷尬時視線會向下移。

Fewer parents these days have a preference for baby boys over baby girls.
現今偏好生男寶寶而非女寶寶的父母越來越少了。

Space exploration has taught us how insignificant our planet is in the universe.
太空探測讓我們知道我們的地球在宇宙中多麼渺小。

This documentary is an exploration into the human mind.
這部紀錄片深入探討了人腦。

The accident gave me a whole new perspective on life.
這場意外讓我對生命有全新的觀點。

This novel is written from a blind person's perspective.
這本小說是從一位盲人的觀點寫的。

This novel is written from the perspective of a blind person.
這本小說是從一位盲人的觀點寫的。

The art teacher told Heather that she needed to learn more about perspective drawing.
美術老師告訴海瑟她需要多加學習透視畫。

This ring cost me NT$100,000. To put it in perspective, that equals to three months of my salary.
這枚戒指花了我新臺幣十萬元。客觀來看，那等於我三個月的薪水。

This problem needs to be looked at from a legal perspective.
這個問題需要從法律的角度來看待。

 A few more sofas will improve the layout of your living 
room. 再加上一些沙發的話，你客廳的擺設會更好。

I’m quite satisfied with the new layout for the 
magazine cover. 
新的雜誌封面版面編排讓我很滿意。

The train was delayed, so we were 10 hours late when we got to our destination.
火車延誤了，因此我們到達目的地時晚了 10 個小時。

Hawaii has always been a hot-spot tourist destination.
夏威夷一直是個熱門的觀光勝地。

Education is not a final destination but a journey of growth and discovery.
教育並非最後的終點，而是一場成長與探索之旅。

The artist's idea for the masterpiece evolved from a casual conversation with a neighbor.
這名藝術家對這傑作的構想是從他和鄰居一段隨興的對話演變來的。

Through months of teamwork, our idea finally evolved into a feasible plan.
藉由數個月的團隊合作，我們的想法終於化為可行的計畫。

Our understanding of technology continues to evolve as new innovations emerge.
隨著創新技術的出現，我們對科技的理解持續演變。

Jenny's sparkling ring attracted my attention.
珍妮閃閃發亮的戒指吸引了我的注意。

 We went for a beautiful scenic drive along the 
coastline.
我們沿著海岸線開車，欣賞沿途美麗的景色。
 

The new government has vowed to protect the indigenous culture of the island.
新政府誓言保護該島的本土文化。

There are some very interesting animals that are indigenous to Australia and not found in any other country.
澳洲當地有一些很有趣的動物，在任何其他國家都找不到。

Truffle risotto is the chef’s specialty.
松露燉飯是這位廚師的專長。

Pineapple cake is a Taiwanese specialty.
鳳梨酥是臺灣名產。

If we can learn to rejoice in others’ success, our 
own happiness will increase. 
我們若能學習為他人的成功感到開心，自己也會更快樂。

My goal is to become the most prestigious gourmet in the world.
我的目標是要成為全世界最權威的美食家。

I like the fragrance of jasmine. 
我喜歡茉莉的香味。

The shampoo has a light scent of herb extracts. 
這種洗髮精有一股淡淡的藥草精油味。

Jason s dog scented the snake before his owner and began barking to warn him.
傑森的狗比主人先聞到蛇的氣味，並吠叫以警告牠的主人。

The banquet hall was scented with candles and flowers before the wedding began.
婚禮開始前，宴會廳裡充滿著蠟燭和花朵的芳香。

That valuable piece of artwork is an antique. 
那件值錢的藝術品是件古董。

This store deals in antique furniture. 
這家商店從事古董傢俱的買賣。

Gina's accessories matched her purple silk gown perfectly. 
吉娜的配件和她的紫色絲質禮服極為相襯。

The boutique around the corner sells jewelry and other fashion accessories. 
街角那家精品店販售珠寶和其他的流行時尚配件。

Liver, a kind of accessory organ, helps the digestive system work properly, but doesn't get access to food.
肝臟是一種輔助器官，它可以幫助消化系統正常運作，但並沒有接觸到食物。

These small flowers on the cake are
decorative, not edible.
蛋糕上的這些小花是裝飾性的，並不能吃。

The book had a dull name, but after I read it,
I found it quite fascinating.
這本書的書名很無趣，可是在我讀過之後，我發現它很吸引人。

The manager has come up with an innovative way to cut costs.
經理想到了一種可以降低成本的創新辦法。

Scenes of rural life characterized the painter’s early works.
該畫家早期畫作的特徵是農村生活景象。

The author characterized his protagonist as confident and ambitious.
作者把他的主角描繪成一位有自信且野心勃勃的人。

This dictionary is characterized as being reader-friendly and comprehensive.
這本字典的特色是易讀與內容豐富。

Mom and Dad brought back several souvenirs from their trip to Spain.
爸媽西班牙之行回來時帶了幾項紀念品。

I kept the pen my tour guide gave me as a souvenir.
我把導遊送給我的筆留作紀念。

In the past, the government did not treat the 
Aboriginals with the fairness that they deserved.
過去，該政府並沒有公平對待澳洲原住民，而公平對待是他
們應得的。
 

When she visited Australia, Katherine enjoyed seeing 
all the Aboriginal art there and bought some to take 
home with her.
當凱薩琳去澳洲玩時，她很喜歡看那裡澳洲原住民的藝術
品，就買了一些帶回家。

 The mayor decided to build a museum to preserve 
aboriginal culture. 
市長決定要蓋一座博物館以保存原住民文化。

Pat treated Nancy to dinner last night.
派特昨晚請南西吃飯。

The activity host treated the Nobel Prize winner with respect.
活動的主辦人對這位諾貝爾獎得主很尊敬。

Depression can be treated with medicine or counseling.
憂鬱症可以用藥物或心理諮商來治療。

It’s my treat today.
今天我請客。

It’s a real treat to go swimming on a hot summer day.
炎熱的夏天去游泳真是一大樂事。

This neighborhood is populated by a lot of 
celebrities.
這社區住很多名人。

 Taipei is one of the most densely populated cities in 
the world. 
臺北是世界人口密度最高的城市之一。（populated 為過去
分詞作形容詞用）