梳子文化源遠流長(上) Combs through the Ages【本篇為全程英文講解】

Reading English papers in the morning has become part of my daily routine.
在早上看英文報紙已經成為我日常作息的一部分。

Bill conducts a routine inspection of our copier once a month.
比爾每個月來公司一次做影印機的例行檢查。

Fire drills are a routine part of school safety.
消防演習是學校安全的常規措施。

This drug can slow the progression of your
disease.
此款藥物可以減緩你的疾病發展。

The manufacture of newspapers requires a lot of wood pulp.
製造報紙需要許多木漿。

Our company manufactures electronic devices.
我們公司生產電子儀器。
 

A Chinese version of that novel is going to be published next year.
那本小說的中譯本預計明年出版。

Have you bought the latest version of the software?
你買了這套軟體的最新版本嗎？

I prefer the film version of Little Women .
我比較喜歡電影版的《小婦人》。

Henry tried a lighter version of curry that used yogurt instead of cream.
亨利嘗試了一種較清爽版本的咖哩，其使用優格取代鮮奶油。

We all roared with laughter when Tom mimicked Prof. Usher giving a lecture. 
看見湯姆模仿厄許教授講課，我們全都大笑了起來。

Laura is an excellent mimic. Everyone thinks 
it’s hilarious when she copies the voices and 
mannerisms of our teachers.
蘿拉很會模仿。每個人都認為她學各個老師的聲音舉止都很
好笑。

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。

The toy company's profits reportedly topped US$100 million last year.
據傳那家玩具公司去年的利潤超過了一億美金。

The two companies will reportedly merge next month.
據傳這兩間企業將在下個月合併。

Bad posture can cause spine injury or back problems when you age.
不良的姿勢在你上了年紀時會造成脊椎受傷或背部問題。

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。

We carved the pumpkin for Halloween.
我們雕刻南瓜慶祝萬聖夜。

Work hard, and you will carve out a bright future.
要努力，這樣你就會開創一片光明的前途。

After beating France, Germany secured a place in the World Cup Finals.
打敗法國隊之後，德國隊取得了進入世界盃決賽的席位。

The tables at this restaurant are all secured firmly to the floor.
這家餐廳的桌子都被緊緊地固定在地板上。

Endangered species should be secure against poachers.
瀕臨絕種的物種應該要避免受到盜獵者所危害。

The climbers tied the ropes to a secure anchor before continuing upward.
登山者在繼續往上攀登之前，把繩子繫在穩固的固定點上。

Mandy was dressed in a blue suit with elaborate embroidery on the shoulder.
曼蒂穿著一襲肩上飾有精緻刺繡的藍色套裝。

Just tell us the result. You don't have to elaborate on the process.
只要把結果告訴我們就好了，過程你就不必詳述了。

The scientist attempted to elaborate his theories through a series of experiments.
科學家試圖透過一系列實驗來闡述他的理論。

I removed a coffee stain from the shirt with a special cleanser.
我用一種特別的清潔劑把襯衫上的咖啡漬去掉了。

What’s the date of the next show?
下一場表演的日期是幾號？

Your hairstyle is out of date.
你的髮型過時了。

I went out on a date with Rebecca last night.
我昨晚與蕾貝卡約會。

The handsome guy over there is my sister’s date.
那邊那位英俊的男人是我妹妹的約會對象。

Jack’s dating an American model.
傑克現在正與一位美籍模特兒約會。

The letter is dated March 28th.
這封信上寫的日期是 3 月 28 日。

The museum dates from the 19th century.
這座博物館的歷史可追溯自 19 世紀。

Jason made a coffee table out of wood.

傑森用木頭做了一張咖啡桌。

Emma’s bag was made of plastic.

艾瑪的背包是由塑膠製成的。

Everybody knows that paper is made from wood.

每個人都知道紙是由木頭製成。

The wind made the curtains move back and forth.

風使得窗簾前後擺動。

Rick made Tori angry by being late for their date.

瑞克約會遲到讓托莉很生氣。

Sam made it to the airport in time to catch his flight.

山姆及時趕到機場搭上飛機。

You should pay particular attention to spelling.
你應該特別注意拼字。

It was a good movie―I liked the last scene in particular.
這部電影很精彩 — 我特別喜歡最後一幕。

The little boy is very particular about the food he eats.
那小男孩對他吃的食物很挑剔。

Most people drink around 40 ounces of water per 
day, but experts recommend more than twice that 
amount.
大多數人每天喝大約 40 盎司的水，但專家建議要喝這水量
的兩倍以上。
 

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
一盎司的預防等於一磅的治療。/ 預防勝於治療。── 諺語