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Koalas, those adorable, furry, gray, button-nosed creatures hanging on the sides of trees, are only found in Australia. It’s no wonder they’ve become a symbol of the country. Read on to learn five more fascinating and fun facts about koalas!
Koalas are NOT a type of bear.
Despite commonly being referred to as “koala bears,” these tree-huggers are actually members of the marsupial family, making them cousins of kangaroos and wombats.
Baby koalas live in their mother’s pouch♦.
Just like kangaroos and other marsupials, koala babies are born deaf, blind, and hairless. They spend the first half-year of their lives in a warm pouch on the front of their mother’s body. Also like kangaroos, koala babies are called “joeys.”
To conserve electricity, make sure you turn off the lights before you leave the office.
為了要省電,離開辦公室前一定要把燈都關掉。
New laws have been enacted to conserve wildlife in that mountain area.
政府已制定新法規以保護該山區的野生動植物。
I have fond memories of my grandmother making strawberry conserve in her kitchen when I was young.
我有關於我奶奶的美好回憶,我小時候她會在廚房做草莓果醬。
The shampoo has a light scent of herb extracts.
這種洗髮精有一股淡淡的藥草精油味。
Jason s dog scented the snake before his owner and began barking to warn him.
傑森的狗比主人先聞到蛇的氣味,並吠叫以警告牠的主人。
The banquet hall was scented with candles and flowers before the wedding began.
婚禮開始前,宴會廳裡充滿著蠟燭和花朵的芳香。
Juvenile delinquency is a deep-seated problem in almost every country.
幾乎在每一個國家中,青少年犯罪都是根深蒂固的問題。
In most cases, juvenile delinquents come from troubled families.
少年犯大多來自問題家庭。
The number of juveniles arrested for committing crimes has doubled over the last decade.
過去十年內,因犯罪被捕的青少年人數已增加一倍了。
This new shower gel consists of sea salt and other minerals.
這一新款沐浴乳的成分包括海鹽及其他礦物質。
We tend to take natural resources for granted nowadays.
現今,我們往往將自然資源視為理所當然。
My brother tends to stay up late on weekends.
我弟弟週末往往會熬夜。
Al took a detour last time. On the plus side, he now knows where to make the right turn.
艾爾上次繞了遠路。就好的方面來說,他現在知道哪裡該轉彎了。
Kelly lit some incense to ward off those annoying mosquitoes.
凱莉點一些蚊香來驅走那些惱人的蚊子。
You two have so much in common. It's no wonder you're getting married.
你們倆有好多共通點。難怪就要步入禮堂了。
The president of the US is sometimes referred to as the chief executive.
美國總統有時被稱作最高行政首長。