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The issue of sexual discrimination in the office was widely discussed during the meeting.
會議中辦公室性別歧視的議題被廣泛討論。

Susan took issue with Peter over who should be responsible for the mistake.
針對誰應對這個錯負責，蘇珊與彼得有所爭論。

What is at issue now is when we should deal with the problem.
現在受爭議的問題是，我們應要何時處理這個問題。

The latest issue of Vogue magazine featured an interview with Gal Gadot.
最新一期的《時尚》雜誌特刊出蓋兒•加朵的專訪。

The government has issued a large number of booklets to explain its new policies.
政府發行很多手冊來解釋它的新政策。

You should soak beans in cold water overnight before boiling them.
煮豆子前應該要在冷水中浸泡一夜。

In order to relax, I soaked in the tub for a while.
為了放鬆，我在浴缸裡泡了一會兒。

Young children are like sponges because they can soak up information incredibly quickly. 
幼童就像海綿，吸收資訊的速度快得驚人。

Before washing the dishes, Millie decided to let them have a soak in hot, soapy water.
米莉決定洗碗前先把這些碗盤浸在熱泡泡水中。

Peter brushed a strand of hair from his forehead, cleared his throat, and began to speak.
彼得撥開前額上的一撮頭髮，清了清喉嚨，開始演講。

The ship was stranded by a typhoon; fortunately, all the crew members were rescued.
這艘船因颱風而擱淺，所幸所有船員都獲救了。

Please pour water into the jug and then place it on the table.
請把水倒到罐子裡，然後把罐子放在桌上。

It's pouring now. You may as well stay here for the night.
現在正在下大雨，你不妨留下來過夜。

It's raining hard now. You may as well stay here for the night.
現在正在下大雨，你不妨留下來過夜。

It's raining cats and dogs. You may as well stay here for the night.
現在正在下大雨，你不妨留下來過夜。

When it rains, it pours.
每次下雨，就會下傾盆大雨。/ 禍不單行。

It never rains but it pours.
每次下雨，就會下傾盆大雨。/ 禍不單行。

Bob often pours out his problems to me and expects me to give him some advice.
鮑伯經常向我傾訴他的問題,希望我給他一些建議。

The police inspected the bloodstains at the crime scene.
警方檢查犯罪現場中的血跡。

The fire department inspects all pubs and KTVs in the city on a monthly basis.
消防局每個月視察該市所有的酒吧和 KTV。

The water in the bathtub should be drained first.
浴缸的水應該先放掉。

Many African countries have had a problem with brain drain over the years.
多年來，非洲許多國家一直都有人才外流的問題。

The dirty water drained out of the washing machine.
髒水從洗衣機中排出。

The war drained the country's resources.
這場戰爭耗盡了該國的資源。

I poured cleaner into the drain to remove the clog.
我把清潔劑倒進排水管來清掉堵塞。

After the fair, litter was everywhere.
展覽會之後，到處都是垃圾。

On hearing a strange sound, I walked over to the bushes and found a litter of puppies.
我聽到奇怪的聲音，走到樹叢去，發現了一窩小狗。

Some people litter by throwing garbage out of their car windows.
有些人會亂丟垃圾，把它們直接丟出車窗外。

Don’t litter, or you’ll be fined.
別亂丟垃圾，否則你會被罰款。

John is sloppy, and his room is always littered with old newspapers.
約翰很邋遢，他的房間到處都是舊報紙。

The waiter swiftly got me a glass of water after I sat down.
那名服務生在我坐下後迅速地為我送上一杯水。

The authorities concerned agreed to set up a research center in our neighborhood.
有關當局同意在我們的社區設立一座研究中心。

Haley frequently goes hiking because she loves being outdoors.
因為海莉很喜歡行在戶外，所以她經常去健行。