棒棒糖: 只融你口不融你手 The Origins of the Lollipop

Many scientists believe the theory that the universe is getting larger.
很多科學家相信宇宙正在變大的這個說法。

Developing a theory and proving it are very different things.
研發一套理論和加以證實是兩碼事。

Well, that sounds good in theory, but I don’t know if it will work in practice.
嗯，那在理論上聽起來不錯，但我不知道它實際上是否可行。

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。

After sitting for a long time in the car, I got out to stretch my legs.
在車內久坐之後，我下車活動一下筋骨。

Be sure to stretch before exercising.
運動前一定要先做伸展。

Tina stretched the rubber band so hard that it broke quickly.
蒂娜很用力拉緊橡皮筋，結果它很快就斷了。

Jerry stretched out his hands to take the award.
傑瑞伸出雙手領取獎品。

You have to stand for 6 hours at a stretch for this job.
這個工作需要連續站 6 小時。

Lena's arm stretched upward as she reached for the fruit. 莉娜的手臂向上伸出，試圖摘那顆果實。

Darren's latest album consists of multiple versions of the same songs.
戴倫的最新專輯收錄了相同歌曲的許多版本。

These books are about the history of Western civilization.
這些書談的是西方文明史。

The local residents want the ancient temple to be preserved for future generations.
當地居民希望能為後代子孫維護這座歷史悠久的寺廟。

The police must preserve public order.
警方必須維持公共秩序

What is the best method of preserving plums?
醃製梅子最好的方法是什麼？

I like peach preserves on toast.
我喜歡吐司抹上桃子果醬吃。

This museum helps preserve indigenous culture and traditions.
這座博物館有助於保存原住民文化與傳統。

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。

You should brush your teeth after eating the lollipop, Johnny.
強尼，吃完棒棒糖後應該要去刷牙。

You cannot just lump every type of student together.
你不能隨便將每一種學生都歸成同一類。

The manufacturer recommended turning the mattress over from time to time to stop it from lumping.
製造商建議不時把床墊翻面，以防止它結塊。

I grabbed a lump of soil as a souvenir at Yellowstone National Park.
在黃石國家公園內，我抓了一把泥土當作紀念。

There is a lump on my head because I fell off the bike and hit the curb.
我的頭腫了一塊，因為我從腳踏車上跌下來撞到人行道路緣。

There was a lump in my throat when I saw those skinny children on TV.
我看到電視上那些骨瘦如柴的孩子們時感到一陣鼻酸。

 The Coca-Cola company registered its trademark to 
prevent it from being copied by the competition. 
可口可樂公司註冊其商標以防止同行仿冒。

Tony played soccer until he got tired.
湯尼踢足球踢到累了為止。

Helen played video games until almost 2 a.m.
海倫玩電玩到接近凌晨 2 點。

Not until she completed the report did Nancy rest.
南希直到完成報告後才休息。

It was not until Ann had a baby that she realized how difficult it was to be a mother.
直到小安有了孩子，她才意識到當母親是多麼難。