買一支新手機! Buying a New Smartphone

A comparison of the two teams indicates that the game should be close.
兩隊實力相較，可預見那場比賽會勝負難分。

In comparison with my old one, my new motorcycle is really fast.
與我那臺舊摩托車比起來，新的跑得真是快。

What are the features of your new smartphone?
你的新手機有什麼特色？

This book features the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。

This book highlights the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。

The singer’s new album features a song written by a famous Japanese songwriter.
這位歌手的新專輯主打一首知名日本作曲家所寫的歌。

The policy suffered strong resistance from the working class.
該政策遭受勞動階級強力反彈。

Your body’s resistance becomes low if you stay up frequently.
如果你經常熬夜，身體的抵抗力就會變差。

We should take care of the matter now.

我們現在就應處理這件事情。

What's the matter with Leo?

里歐發生什麼麻煩了嗎?

What’s the problem with Leo?

里歐發生什麼麻煩了嗎?

What’s wrong with Leo?

里歐發生什麼麻煩了嗎?

Belle isn't my girlfriend. As a matter of fact, she is my wife.

貝兒不是我女朋友。事實上，她是我老婆。

It doesn't matter when he'll come.

他何時來並不重要。

Although strong, bones will break if placed under enough strain.
骨頭雖然硬，但若拉力夠大骨頭還是會斷掉的。

The rope strained to pull the heavy weight so much that it finally broke.
繩子拉重物拉得過緊，導致它最後斷掉了。

The editors are under great strain because the deadline is approaching.
編輯們因為截稿期限快到了，所以現在很緊張。

Reading in low light can put an uncomfortable strain on a person’s eyes.
在昏暗的燈光下閱讀可能會給人的眼睛造成不舒服的損害。

Jason strained a muscle in his back carrying those heavy boxes.
傑森因為搬了那些很重的箱子而拉傷某塊背肌。

I strained my eyes to read those tiny words on the blackboard.
我竭盡眼力想把黑板上的小字唸出來。

Water and air are essential to us.
水和空氣對我們而言都是不可或缺的。

The teacher taught us the essentials of good health.
老師教導我們健康的要素。
 

We have to carry out the project on a tight budget.
我們必須在有限的預算下完成案子。

We budgeted $3,000 for our month-long trip to Europe.
我們要到歐洲旅遊一個月，預算為 3 千美金。

To get the work done on time, you need to learn how to budget your time.
要準時完工的話，你就得學習如何審慎規劃你的時間。

You’re definitely right. I totally agree with you.
你說的非常對。我完全同意你。

Many of the items Peter bought at the auction are still in storage.
彼得從拍賣會上買來的物品有許多仍堆著。

Fish and meat have to be kept in cold storage so they don’t spoil.
魚與肉類應冷藏以免腐敗。

Stop buying new clothes! There’s no more storage available for them in the closet.
別再買新衣服了！衣櫥內已經沒有空間可放了。

I like this apartment very much because there is a lot of storage space.
我喜歡這間公寓，因為它有很多收納空間。

Our general manager will discuss the agreement 
with his Japanese counterpart tomorrow. 
我們總經理明天將與日方的總經理談論合約事宜。

I can swim with my watch on because it is 
waterproof. 
我可以戴手錶游泳，因為那是防水的。

To protect the wooden furniture from the rain, 
George waterproofed it with an expensive paint he 
ordered online.
喬治為了保護木製家具免受雨淋，他用他在網上訂購的昂貴
油漆對木製家具做了防水處理。

Talking is not allowed during the test.
考試期間不得交談。

My parents wouldn’t allow me to go out alone.
我爸媽不允許我一個人出門。

They are checking Zion’s record.
他們正在核對席恩的紀錄。

Tammy checked her wallet and found it was empty.
譚美確認了一下她的錢包，發現裡面是空的。

You need to check in at the hotel first.
你得先在飯店辦理住房手續。

The waitress gave me the check for dinner.
女服務生把晚餐的帳單交給我。

This is a check for $65,000.
這是一張 6 萬 5 千美元的支票。

Raymond gave the report a quick check for mistakes.
雷蒙德快速檢查這份報告是否有誤。