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People traveling by ferry between New Zealand’s North and South Islands are treated to the stunning views of the Cook Strait . Those who make the journey with Interislander, one of the two ferry services __1__, will notice that the company’s logo is a large white dolphin. In 1989, Interislander chose this symbol to __2__ its brand in honor of a legendary Risso’s dolphin named Pelorus Jack that began guiding ships in the strait a century earlier.
The first sighting of Pelorus Jack __3__ in 1888. The marine creature would join ships as they entered Pelorus Sound, which is how he got his name. He would swim __4__ the vessels as they traveled north. Once the ships reached a narrow channel called French Pass, Pelorus Jack would swim away, never entering the channel. When ships were on the return voyage, they would again meet the dolphin just beyond the channel. He would then __5__ vessels back through the strait.
George represented his company at the press conference.
喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring, though inexpensive, represents my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
This ring, though inexpensive, stands for my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
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。
The movie’s greatest attraction for me is the all-star cast.
這部電影對我最大的吸引力是全明星的演員陣容。
Wealth and fame hold no attraction for Tom.
名利對湯姆毫無吸引力。
Chris could barely conceal his attraction to Melody.
克里斯很難隱藏自己對美樂蒂的愛戀。
Our main attraction tonight is the lucky draw.
我們今晚的重頭戲是摸彩。
The prison was turned into a tourist attraction after the government shut it down.
政府關閉了這座監獄後,它就變成了一個觀光景點。
Pat treated Nancy to dinner last night.
派特昨晚請南西吃飯。
The activity host treated the Nobel Prize winner with respect.
活動的主辦人對這位諾貝爾獎得主很尊敬。
Depression can be treated with medicine or counseling.
憂鬱症可以用藥物或心理諮商來治療。
It’s my treat today.
今天我請客。
It’s a real treat to go swimming on a hot summer day.
炎熱的夏天去游泳真是一大樂事。
The Taiwan Strait lies between Taiwan and Mainland
China and is also named Formosa Strait by many
Westerners.
臺灣海峽位於臺灣和中國大陸之間,也被許多西方人稱為福
爾摩沙海峽。
Not long after losing his job, Hank was in dire straits
and didn’t know what to do.
漢克丟掉工作不久,就處境很窘迫而不知道該怎麼辦才好。
There was a weird sound coming from the kitchen.
廚房裡傳來一個奇怪的聲音。
Your idea sounds good to me.
我覺得你的想法聽起來很好。
That sounds like a good idea!
那聽起來是個好主意!
A sound mind is in a sound body.
健全的精神寓於健康的身體。— 諺語
Thank you for your sound idea.
謝謝你的好點子。
Though the composer is dead, his music lives on forever.
雖然那名作曲家已過世,他的音樂會永存。
Hostels came about because of the need for affordable places to stay while traveling.
青年旅社的出現是因為在旅行時需要有負擔得起的落腳處。
The movie theater treats children to free movies on Children's Day.
那間電影院在兒童節招待孩童免費看電影。
Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honor of the leader.
為了紀念這位領袖,西貢被改名為胡志明市。
Fanny was born poor, so she had to start from scratch and became a successful entrepreneur in her own right.
芬妮出身寒微,所以她得白手起家,後來依靠自己的能力成了成功的企業家。
The girl died from head injuries.
這女孩死於腦部創傷。
The poor young man died of lung cancer.
這個可憐的年輕人死於肺癌。