番薯?山藥?別傻傻分不清 A Yummy Mystery: Sweet Potatoes vs Yams (下)【本篇為全程英文講解】

The company was established in 1988.
這家公司於 1988 年創立。

The government is determined to take immediate measures to tackle inflation.
政府決心採取立即的行動處理通貨膨脹的問題。

The hungry boy devoured the hamburger in no time. 
那個飢腸轆轆的男孩一下子就把漢堡吃掉了。

In a short time, the wooden building was devoured
by the flames. 
沒多久這座木造建築就被大火吞噬了。

Our bodies consume more energy in winter.
我們身體在冬天會消耗更多的能量。

Helen was consumed by her husband’s sudden death.
丈夫的突然過世令海倫受盡煎熬。

Brad is trying to consume less sugar because it makes him feel tired.
布萊德盡量少吃糖，因為糖會讓他覺得疲倦。

A common misconception is that all snakes are dangerous.
一個普遍的誤解是以為所有蛇都很危險。

In the past, people used trains to transport coal.
過去人們利用火車運送煤炭。

To save money, we’ll have to transport these goods to Spain by ship.
為了省錢，我們必須以海運將這些貨物運往西班牙。

The teacher gave a satisfactory explanation of the process.
這位老師把這程序作了令人滿意的說明。

The police car slowed down and pulled
up alongside the curb.
這輛警車放慢速度，並緊靠路邊停了下來。

The police car slowed down and pulled up alongside of the curb.
這輛警車放慢速度，並緊靠路邊停了下來。

A black limousine drew up alongside, and a man wearing a black suit and a pair of sunglasses stepped out.
一臺黑色禮車靠邊停下，一名身穿黑色西裝、帶著太陽眼鏡的男子走下車來。

One of the aims of the northern states in the American Civil War was to liberate the enslaved black people in the South.
美國南北戰爭時北方各州的目標之一是解放南方被奴役的黑人。

You’ll get a 15% commission on everything you sell.
你所賣出的東西都可以抽成 15%。

Alex received a commission to build a memorial park.
艾力克斯被委託建造一座紀念公園。

The museum commissioned the artist to make a sculpture in remembrance of the curator.
博物館委任這名藝術家製作一座雕像紀念該館長。

The classification of the wild flowers took several days.
這些野花的分類費時好幾天。

In India, there is a strict classification of people based upon the caste system.
在印度，根據種姓制度的階級之分很嚴格。

Professor Wright didn’t like anyone referring to his artificial arm.
萊特教授不喜歡任何人提到他的義肢。

I referred to the dictionary for a definition.
我查字典找一個字的定義。

I consulted the dictionary for a definition.
我查字典找一個字的定義。

The lullaby reminds me of my childhood.
這首搖籃曲使我想起我的童年。

Please remind me to call Jason at seven.
請提醒我 7 點時打電話給傑森。

We all learn by making mistakes.
我們都是從犯錯中學習。

Because of his long hair, I mistook the boy for a girl.
因為那男生留長髮，所以我把他誤認成女生。

It took me months to distinguish my girlfriend's voice from her sister’s on the telephone.
我花了好幾個月才能在電話上分辨出我女友和她姊姊的聲音。

Dolly distinguished herself by her profound scholarship.
多莉因學術造詣很深而揚名。
 

It is sometimes hard to distinguish between fact and opinion.
有時候很難分辨事實與意見。

Tommy is an exceptionally talented boy. He can play any song right after hearing it.
湯米是個非常才華洋溢的男孩。他能在聽到任何歌曲後就馬上彈奏出來。