英國百年君主制 伊莉莎白女王不凡的一生 The English Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth II (上)

That company publishes a variety of educational books.
那家公司出版各種教育用書。

Don't publish what I said today―it's off the record.
不要公開我今天說的話⸺這是非正式的。

The company published an official statement.
該公司刊登了一則官方聲明。

My friend Ruby always keeps me up to date with the latest gossip about celebrities.
我的朋友露比總是會告訴我最新的名人八卦。

The staff members spent a whole afternoon in the office doing nothing but gossiping about their boss.
這些職員花了一整個下午在辦公室啥都沒做，盡聊老闆的八卦。

Would you like to read the dramatic piece I wrote recently?
你想看我最近寫的這個劇本嗎？

Peter made an impassioned and dramatic speech.
彼得用慷慨激昂且戲劇性的口吻發表了一段話。

Dramatic changes have swept Taiwan in the last twenty years.
臺灣在過去 20 年來經歷了強烈的改變。

Lisa is good at several outdoor activities, most 
notably scuba diving.
麗莎擅長一些戶外活動，特別是潛水。
 

The media’s stance is notably biased against women. 
媒體的立場很明顯地對婦女有偏見。

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。

Dr. Watson is one of the most prominent scientists in the United States.
華生博士是美國最重要的科學家之一。

Richard has large eyes and a prominent nose. 
理查有一對大眼睛及一個引人注目的鼻子。

We feel nostalgic about the days when our last 
emperor reigned. 
我們都很懷念上一位國王統治的日子。

 Many important reforms were carried out during the 
reign of the last emperor. 
許多重要的改革都是上一位國王在位時所實施的。

The writer fled abroad seeking political asylum.
這位作家逃到國外尋求政治庇護。

Irene was charged with forging her husband's signature on a check. 
艾琳在支票上偽造丈夫的簽名，因而遭到起訴。

The slow-cooked beef in chocolate sauce is that restaurant's signature dish.
慢火煮的牛肉佐巧克力醬是這家餐廳的招牌菜。

Known for her signature voice, the singer impresses people with her inspiring music. 那名歌手以其招牌嗓音聞名，她激勵人心的音樂令人印 象深刻。

The board of directors gave Bill final approval of his plan.
董事會最後同意了比爾的計畫。

How many siblings do you have?
你有幾個兄弟姊妹?

In Western countries, the father of the bride traditionally foots the bill for the wedding.
在西方國家，傳統上婚禮是由新娘的父親付帳。

I need five 100-dollar bills.
我需要 5 張 100 元的鈔票。

Congress passed the new bill to help endangered animals.
國會通過這項幫助瀕危動物的新法案。

A woodpecker has a strong bill.
啄木鳥的喙很硬。

The garage billed William for the repairs to his car.
修車廠給威廉開立修車的帳單。