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Beluga whales are one of the most recognizable cetaceans—an order of marine mammals that includes all whales and dolphins. Like their close cousin, the tusk-bearing narwhal , belugas inhabit the chilly waters of the Arctic Ocean, especially around the northern coasts of North America. What really sets them apart is their unique white color and bulb-shaped forehead. Read on to learn some other surprising facts about beluga whales!
John is quite incapable of adaptation to any new environment, in part because his parents spoiled him too much in childhood.
約翰完全不能適應任何新環境,部分原因是他父母在他小時候寵壞他了。
The director is working on a film adaptation of this short novel.
導演正在拍攝這部短篇小說改編的電影。
After visiting Canada, Tim hoped that one day he could become a resident of that country.
提姆到訪加拿大後,希望有一天能成為該國的居民。
Julia is a first-year resident in pediatrics at Boston Hospital.
茱莉亞是在波士頓醫院服務第一年的小兒科住院醫生。
Susan has been resident in Germany since she was a teenager.
蘇珊自青少年時就一直居住在德國。
Don ’t order me to do this or that.
別命令我做這做那的。
Everyone on this team should obey the leader s orders.
這隊伍裡的每個人都應聽從組長的命令。
The shoes I ordered still haven t arrived yet.
我訂的鞋子還沒有送達。
Carl told the manager he wanted to cancel his order.
卡爾告訴經理他想取消他的訂單。
I'd like to order some cold drinks.
我想點一些冷飲。
The waiter came to take my order.
服務生過來幫我點餐。
We learned those words in order of importance.
我們是依重要性的順序來學那些字。
Peter always keeps his room in order.
彼得總是把房間整理得井然有序。
Fred leaves home at 7 a.m. in order to get to work on time.
為了能準時上班,佛萊德早上 7 點離開家裡。
The telephone is out of order again!
這電話又壞了。
Then, set the pan on the stove.
接著,將平底鍋放在爐子上。
Set the table for dinner.
擺碗筷準備吃晚餐。
Don't forget to set the alarm.
別忘了設鬧鐘。
The film is set in Spain in the 1930s.
這部電影以 1930 年代的西班牙為背景。
We set up a statue in memory of the hero.
我們建立一座雕像記念這位英雄。
They set out for Seoul last night.
他們昨晚出發去首爾了。
We bought a set of coffee cups.
我們買了一組咖啡杯。
The director asked me to come to the movie set tomorrow.
導演請我明天到電影場景來。
What sets this movie apart is its realistic and touching plot.
這部電影與眾不同的地方在於其真實且感人的劇情。
For the sake of your health, you should break the habit of smoking immediately.
為了你的健康著想,你應立刻戒掉抽菸的習慣。
For your health’s sake, you should break the habit of smoking immediately.
為了你的健康著想,你應立刻戒掉抽菸的習慣。
I hope Jerry has taken your advice for his own sake.
我希望傑瑞能為自己著想,接受你的建議。
Joy's favorite day of the week is Saturday.
喬伊一週中最喜歡的一天是星期六。
Carol bought a car the other day.
卡蘿前幾天買了一輛車。
Jamie would like to be rich some day.
傑米未來想要變得有錢。
Tori's English is getting better day by day.
托莉的英文漸漸變得更好了。
During the day, Boris likes to play outside.
白天的時候,包里斯喜歡在外面玩耍。
I attended three weddings in as many weeks.
在三星期內我參加了三場婚禮。
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。
I’m sure David is capable of doing it by himself.
我確定大衛有能力獨自做這件事。
Ben is capable of any act when he’s angry.
班生氣時什麼事都做得出來。
What sets this restaurant apart is its highquality food.
讓這家餐廳與眾不同的是其高品質的食物。
For health's sake, Josh quit sugary drinks.
為了健康,喬許戒掉含糖飲料。
This ring cost me NT$100,000. To put it in perspective, that equals to three months ofmy 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。
Though many people think the chameleon can blend into any background, they cannot do this at will.
雖然很多人以為變色龍可以融入任何背景,但牠們卻不能隨心所欲這麼做。
I hope Jerry has taken your advice for his own sake.
我希望傑瑞能為自己著想,接受你的建議。
I attended three weddings in as many weeks.
在三星期內我參加了三場婚禮。