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New research suggests that the battle against malaria, dengue fever , and other diseases spread by mosquitoes is getting tougher. According to an official from Japan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases, mutations have made some species of this annoying pest much more resistant to a chemical called permethrin in insecticides than ever before.
Shinji Kasai, a director at the institute, said some of the insects are virtually immune to chemical control. While it is common for mosquitoes to build up resistance over time, Kasai said some mosquitoes in Cambodia and Vietnam were 1,000 times more resistant to insecticides than before. In the past, researchers only observed mosquitoes with just one-tenth of that level of resistance.
This meat is too tough, Mom. I think you overcooked it.
媽,這塊肉好硬。我想妳把它煮得太老了。
Tom is tough on his son because he thinks his child is a little too naughty.
湯姆對他兒子很嚴厲,因為他覺得他孩子有點太頑皮。
Compared to last month's test, this one wasn't too tough.
跟上個月的考試比起來,這次的考試不算太難。
In comparison with last month's test, this one wasn't too difficult.
跟上個月的考試比起來,這次的考試不算太難。
This kind of leather is extremely tough, making it ideal for crafting durable shoes.
這種皮革非常堅硬,適合用來製作耐用的鞋子。
Mice are everywhere in this place. Let’s call the pest control company right away.
這地方到處是老鼠。快打電話給防蟲公司。
Brandon is a pest because he always interrupts others when they are talking.
布蘭登是個討厭鬼,因為別人說話時他老愛打岔。
Rats are common pests that spread disease and contaminate food.
老鼠是常見的有害動物,會傳播疾病和汙染食物。
This research institute is dedicated to finding cures for AIDS.
這間研究機構致力找尋愛滋病的治療方式。
MIT is short for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT 是麻省理工學院的縮寫。
The new mayor instituted stricter law enforcement as soon as he took office.
新市長一上任就開始更嚴厲執法。
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。
The athlete used a special piece of equipment to increase resistance during training.
這位運動員使用一種特殊裝備以在訓練時加大阻力。
I need to do more exercise to build up my muscles.
我需要多做運動來鍛鍊我的肌肉。
Without regular exercise, fat can build up in the body.
如果不經常運動,脂肪就會在體內堆積。
Snow built up on the roof after the storm.
暴風雪過後,屋頂上積滿了雪。
This week, I have a lot of work to deal with.
這個星期我有很多工作要處理。
Fred had to deal with a difficult customer at work today.
弗瑞德今天上班時必須應付一位難纏的客人。
Ada is still learning to deal with her father's death.
艾達仍在學著面對父親的離世。
Years of civil war have led to an acute shortage of labor in this country.
多年的內戰已造成該國當地勞動人口嚴重短缺。