The Dragon of the Sea　鮮豔奪目的海中藍龍

Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
基因決定了每樣生物的種種特徵。

This usage is characteristic of American English.
這種用法是美式英語的特徵。
 

This kind of hot and spicy food is very characteristic of the food in the country.
這種辛辣食物是該國非常典型的食物。

Our bodies consume more energy in winter.
我們身體在冬天會消耗更多的能量。

Helen was consumed by her husband’s sudden death.
丈夫的突然過世令海倫受盡煎熬。

Brad is trying to consume less sugar because it makes him feel tired.
布萊德盡量少吃糖，因為糖會讓他覺得疲倦。

Stay away from the bees. They might sting you.
離那些蜜蜂遠一點。牠們可能會螫你。

The insect may be small, but it has a powerful sting.
這隻昆蟲也許體型很小，不過牠有一根強而有力的螫針。

Robert had several bee stings after his walk in the park.
羅伯特在公園散步後被蜜蜂螫了幾下。

The cop caught the thief stealing a car.
警察當場抓到小偷在偷車。

The best defense is offense. 
攻擊是最佳的防禦。—諺語

The lawyer spoke in defense of his client’s innocence.
律師發話為委託訴訟人的無辜做辯護。

The girl wore a warm coat as a defense against the cold wind.
這個女孩穿著保暖的外套來抵禦寒風。

I was extremely happy upon hearing the good news.
我一聽到這個好消息便高興得不得了。

Street violence is an extremely common problem in big cities.
在各大城市，街頭暴力是非常普遍的問題。