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Extreme heat conditions have exacerbated wildfire risks across the state, prompting evacuations.
極端高溫條件加劇了整個州的野火風險，促使疏散。

The new government has vowed to protect the indigenous culture of the island.
新政府誓言保護該島的本土文化。

There are some very interesting animals that are indigenous to Australia and not found in any other country.
澳洲當地有一些很有趣的動物，在任何其他國家都找不到。

The scientists are observing the crater for possible volcanic activity. 
科學家們在觀察火山口有無可能會有火山活動。

A huge rock from space cratered the earth 66 million years ago, and many believe this event killed the dinosaurs.
6,600 萬年前，從太空來的一顆巨大岩石把地球撞了個大凹洞，很多人認為此一事件使恐龍滅絕。

The eye is a rather delicate organ.
眼睛是很脆弱的器官。
 

Jonathan gave me a set of delicate china teacups for my birthday.
喬納森送了我一組精緻的陶瓷茶杯作為生日禮物。
 

After visiting Canada, Tim hoped that one day he could become a resident of that country.
提姆到訪加拿大後，希望有一天能成為該國的居民。

Julia is a first-year resident in pediatrics at Boston Hospital.
茱莉亞是在波士頓醫院服務第一年的小兒科住院醫生。

Susan has been resident in Germany since she was a teenager.
蘇珊自青少年時就一直居住在德國。

The US views itself as the guardian of the values of democracy.
美國自許為民主價值的捍衛者。

Nancy’s uncle became her guardian after her parents died in an airplane crash.
父母死於空難之後，南希的叔叔成了她的監護人。

Using cloth diapers is better for the environment than disposable diapers.
使用布尿布要比免洗尿布環保。

Help me diaper the baby, will you?
幫我替寶寶包尿布，好嗎？

Severely damaged by a fire, the house is in ruins.
那棟房屋因火災而嚴重受損，已成斷垣殘壁。

We carved the pumpkin for Halloween.
我們雕刻南瓜慶祝萬聖夜。

Work hard, and you will carve out a bright future.
要努力，這樣你就會開創一片光明的前途。

The wooden carving of a bird looks as if it were flying.
那座木製的小鳥雕像看起來像是正在飛翔一樣。

You can scatter some sand on the ice so you don’t slip.
在冰上撒點沙子，這樣你就不會滑倒了。

The strong wind scattered the leaves all around.
一陣強風把葉子吹得四散。

The mob began to scatter in all directions after riot police fired tear gas.
鎮暴警察發射催淚瓦斯後，暴民開始四散離開。

There were no people in the square; just a scatter of birds.
廣場上沒有人，只有零星的鳥兒。

Born in Italy more than four centuries ago, opera is one of the most recognizable and influential art forms in the world.
歌劇創於義大利已超過四個世紀之久，它是世界上最具辨識性且最具影響力的藝術類型之一。

The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark in New York City. 
自由女神像是紐約市著名的地標。

The government made a landmark decision 
to build an industrial park in this area. 
政府做出重大決定要在該區興建一座工業園區。

There was a lot of tension between the two countries after the terrorist attack.
發生恐攻後，兩國之間的關係很緊張。

Mar's economic problems started when she got divorced.
瑪莉離婚時，經濟方面的問題就產生了。

The high unemployment rate is a clear sign of serious economic problems.
高失業率是嚴重經濟問題的明確徵兆。

Martha entertained all the kids with interesting stories.
瑪莎用有趣的故事把全部的小朋友都逗得很開心。

Jack is delighted with his new iPad. 
傑克很喜歡他的新 iPad。

The boy was delighted that his father gave him a bike.
男孩非常高興父親送他一輛腳踏車。

The boy was glad that his father gave him a bike.
男孩非常高興父親送他一輛腳踏車。

Parents always do whatever it takes to ensure their children’s welfare.
父母總是盡力確保孩子的幸福。

Let me accompany you to your house.
讓我陪你回家吧。

Fever is often accompanied by chills.
發燒常常會伴隨發冷。

In most cafés, this pastry is accompanied by a side of whipped cream.
在多數咖啡館，這款點心的一旁會附上鮮奶油。