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A Time Zone for the Moon
The European Space Agency has recently proposed setting up a new time zone for the Moon. As dozens of lunar missions organized by different countries are scheduled over the next decade, the agency believes creating a standard time for the Moon will facilitate communication. This time zone could help astronauts with navigation as well.
Under the current system, each lunar mission uses the time zone of the country managing it. However, this is an imprecise method that can create confusion when spacecraft operated from different locations are not in sync. Experts have yet to decide precisely how the new lunar clock would work. However, with more missions to the Moon and beyond planned in the future, standard timekeeping will be imperative.
Native Americans used smoke signals as means of communication.
美國原住民過去用煙幕訊號作為聯絡的方式。
My sister studied communications at university.
我姊姊念大學時曾修傳播學。
Lack of communication may lead to problems in relationships.
缺乏溝通可能會造成人際關係上的問題。
The teacher encourages open communication in class.
老師鼓勵在課堂上開放式的溝通。
The plane will take off at 10 o’clock precisely.
飛機將在十點整起飛。
= The plane will take off at 10 o’clock exactly.
飛機將在十點整起飛。
= The plane will take off at 10 o’clock sharp.
飛機將在十點整起飛。
= The plane will take off at 10 o’clock on the dot.
飛機將在十點整起飛。
It is imperative that the movie star’s itinerary be kept
confidential as he does not want to be spotted by
paparazzi.
這名影星的行程一定要保密,因為他不希望被狗仔隊看到。
It is imperative for us to conduct a market survey to
understand consumer needs before designing a new
product.
在研發新商品之前,我們一定要先做市場調查以了解顧客的
需求。
According to the prime minister, accommodating
the refugees fleeing from that war-torn country is a
moral imperative.
該首相認為,收容那些逃離那飽受戰爭蹂躪的國家的難民,
是道義上的責任。
A Chinese version of that novel is going to be published next year.
那本小說的中譯本預計明年出版。
Have you bought the latest version of the software?
你買了這套軟體的最新版本嗎?
I prefer the film version of Little Women .
我比較喜歡電影版的《小婦人》。
Henry tried a lighter version of curry that used yogurt instead of cream.
亨利嘗試了一種較清爽版本的咖哩,其使用優格取代鮮奶油。
These two machines have to be in sync for the factory to run properly.
這兩臺機器必須同步才能使工廠正常運行。
The artist has yet to finish her painting.
這名藝術家尚未完成她的畫作。
The athletes from African countries won big in the running competitions.
來自非洲國家的運動員在跑步競賽中大獲全勝。
What sets Mike apart from Bill is his willingness to work on a team.
麥克有別於比爾的地方在於他樂於參與團隊工作。