餐車:街頭行動美食館 The Rise of the Food Truck

It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a parking spot near my company.
要在我公司附近找個停車位真是越來越困難了。

Since the factory was built, the river has become increasingly dirty.
自從這家工廠建成以來，該條河流就越發混濁。

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

Taiwan has a population of about 23 million.
臺灣的人口約 2,300 萬人。

New Zealand has a small population, while Taiwan has a large population.
紐西蘭人口稀少，而臺灣人口眾多。

This job calls for at least five years of practical experience.
這份工作需要至少 5 年的實際經驗。

Tom is a practical person and never does things beyond his ability.
湯姆是很務實的人，超過自己能力的事他從不會去做。

My teacher gave me some practical advice on how to study better.
我的老師給了我一些關於如何更有效學習的實用建議。

Motorcycles give you greater mobility in this city.

在這個城市裡，機車給你較高的機動性。

Under the terms of the lease, we are not allowed to 
have pets in this apartment. 
租約的條約中有規定，我們不得在公寓內養寵物。

The business center contains thirty-five rooms, 
about two-thirds of which are leased to the city 
government. 
這棟商業中心有 35 房，其中大約 3 分之 2 已租借給市政府。

The model sat in a sexy pose.
那個模特兒用性感的姿勢坐著。

Global warming is posing a threat to human survival.
全球暖化正對人類生存構成威脅。

The couple posed for wedding photographs.
這對情侶擺好姿勢要拍婚紗照。

It takes a while to upload these images to my blog.
把這些圖片上傳到我的部落格要花一點時間。

Too much exposure to sunlight can cause skin problems.
過度曝晒於陽光下可能引發皮膚問題。
 

Constant exposure to French is a must if you want to master the language.
多多接觸法文是想要精通這個語言的不二法門。
 

Exercising on a daily basis is beneficial to your health. 
每天運動對你的健康有好處。

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。

The cart was full of fruit and vegetables.
手推車上滿是蔬果。

The horse-drawn cart is loaded with fruit and vegetables.
這輛馬車載滿了蔬果。

Brushing your teeth before eating is putting the cart before the horse.
吃東西前刷牙是本末倒置。

The writer's best-selling book made him an instant celebrity. 
那位作家的暢銷書使他一時間成了名人。

Celebrity can be fun and exciting, but it also has its disadvantages, including a lack of privacy.
出名這件事或許既有趣又刺激，但也有缺點，包含缺乏隱私。

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。

The famous singer once earned a living by singing in nightclubs.
這位著名歌手曾在夜總會唱歌謀生。

Bill’s honesty earned him a lot of respect.
比爾的誠實使他深受敬重。

Paul’s initial effort was a failure, but he kept trying and finally succeeded.
保羅最初的努力失敗了，但他繼續嘗試最後終於成功。

The picture was signed with the initials“J.B.,”which stood for James Brown.
這幅畫落款的姓名縮寫是 J.B.，代表詹姆士•布朗。

Please read the contract carefully and then initial here.
請仔細閱讀合約後，接著在這裡簽下你姓名的開頭字母。