✶ 破除流言:睜眼打噴嚏眼球 會飛出去嗎? Myth-Busting: Can Your Eyes Pop Out If You Keep Them Open While Sneezing?

Statistics is a complicated science that may take years to master.
統計學是門複雜的學問，要花好幾年才能學通。

These confidential documents must be kept in a safe place instead of just lying on your desk.
這些機密文件得放在安全的地方，而不是放你桌上。

This movie documented the disaster in detail.
這部電影詳細記錄了這場災難。

I wouldn’t demand proof of loyalty from a friend.
我不會向朋友要求忠誠的證明。

The judge required proof of what the defendant said.
法官要求被告提出說辭的證據。

Most banks’ safes are proof against fire.
大部份銀行的保險箱都是防火的。

Most banks’ safes are fireproof.
大部份銀行的保險箱都是防火的。

The light was not on because I forgot to put the plug into the socket.
這盞燈不亮，因為我忘了把插頭插入插座。

The political analyst refused to speculate about why the finance minister stepped down.
這位政治分析師拒絕臆測財政部長下臺的原因。

Some people have speculated that this Hollywood couple will break up within a year.
有些人臆測這對好萊塢情侶一年之內會分手。

After sneezing several times, I realized I was allergic to my friend’s cat. 
打了幾次噴嚏後，我才發現我對朋友的貓過敏。

 Coughs and sneezes spread flu viruses.
咳嗽和噴嚏會散播流感病毒。

For Jane, a weekly wage of five hundred bucks is nothing to sneeze at.
對珍而言，每週 500 美金的工資是一筆不可輕忽的收入。

For Jane, a weekly wage of five hundred bucks is not to be sneezed at. 
對珍而言，每週 500 美金的工資是一筆不可輕忽的收入。

Following the car accident, Rose lost the sensation in two fingers on her left hand.
車禍後，蘿絲左手的兩根手指失去了知覺。

The news that the famous Korean band would play a concert in Taipei caused a big sensation.
該知名韓國樂團會在臺北辦演唱會的消息造成了一場大轟動。

 I have an itch on the left side of my back. Can you 
scratch it for me? 
我左背在癢。你可以幫我抓一下嗎？

 I have an itch for a good vacation. 
我好想度個愉快的假期。

I have an itch to go to Kenting for a visit. 
我好想到墾丁去玩一趟。

 The fabric of the vest itches me. 
這件背心的布料讓我很癢。

My nose itches, and I can’t concentrate. 
我的鼻子很癢，所以我無法專心。

After the protest, the police feared that a riot would erupt anytime.
那場抗議之後，警方擔心暴動隨時會一觸即發。

After the protest, the police feared that a riot would break out anytime.
那場抗議之後，警方擔心暴動隨時會一觸即發。

After a pause, the entire room erupted into laughter and applause.
停頓了一下後，整個房間的人突然大笑並且鼓掌叫好。

A sudden blast of wind blew my hat away and I had to run after it.
突然一陣強風把我的帽子吹走，讓我得追著它跑。

It is reported that there were 20 people killed in the blast.
據報導，有 20 人在此爆炸中喪生。

We blasted the door open with a bomb.
我們用炸彈把門炸開了。

The workmen tried to blast away at the road surface, but to no avail.
工人們試圖爆破路面，但徒勞無功。

We watched the spaceship blast off on TV.
我們在電視上看見太空船升空。

The sudden explosion blasted out many windows in the buildings.
那場突然的爆炸使許多建築物的窗戶被噴飛。

Jane tickled the baby’s feet to make her laugh. 
珍搔小寶寶的腳，想逗她笑。

These tapes are so securely attached to the wall that it seems impossible to get rid of them.
這些膠帶黏在牆上黏得有夠緊，看起來不可能撕得掉。

When a horse is startled, it will have upright ears and 
flared nostrils.
當馬受到驚嚇時，牠的耳朵會豎起，鼻孔會放大。

The soldiers succeeded in sinking the enemy’s supply vessel.
這些士兵成功地擊沉敵方的補給艦。

Empty vessels make the most sound.
整瓶不響，半瓶響叮噹。⸺諺語，喻自我吹噓

Blood vessels transport blood throughout the body.

血管將血液傳送到全身。

According to the data, we are able to make the 
inference that global warming is endangering the 
habitat of polar bears. 
根據這些資料，我們可以推論全球暖化正威脅到北極熊的棲
息地。

he team played well but still lost the game.

這隊打得很好，卻還是輸了那場比賽。 

Adrian has lost his new phone.

亞德里安弄丟了他的新手機。

Jack has lost interest in his job.

傑克對工作失去了興趣。

Stay calm. Don't lose your temper.

保持冷靜，別發脾氣。

Seth won’t lose any sleep over tomorrow’s
test since he is well-prepared.
賽斯一點也不擔心明天的考試，因為他準備充足。

My skin gets so itchy whenever I play with
furry dogs.
每當我跟毛茸茸的狗狗玩的時候，我的皮膚都會發癢。