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Stingrays strike both a sense of wonder and fear in humans. These fascinating creatures have been swimming in oceans for over 150 million years, which means they existed during the Late Jurassic period, when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth. Currently, there are about 220 different species of stingrays on the planet, with more than 25 species endangered.
Stingrays are commonly found in the shallow coastal waters of temperate seas. While the venom in the stingers, or barbs, on their long tails is for a form of self-defense, these sea creatures are usually non-aggressive. However, swimmers and divers can get stung by accidentally stepping on them. Although most injuries are not severe, immense pain or even death can result.
My father always says that the best way to experience a new city is to simply roam.
我父親總是說,體驗一座新城市最好的方式就是去漫遊。
Every afternoon, the philosopher would roam about the lake, contemplating life.
每天下午,這位哲學家會在湖邊散步,思考人生。
Betty and her friends roamed the streets of the new city, wondering where they should go next.
貝蒂和她的朋友在新城市的街道上漫步,在想他們下個地方要去哪裡。
I'm going for a roam around the village before dinner. Would you like to join me?
晚餐前我要在村子裡晃晃。你想一起去嗎?
The murder mystery novel is full of intrigue and
suspense, which makes it appealing to readers.
這部謀殺懸疑小說充滿了陰謀和懸疑,這些都很吸引讀者。
The man’s story intrigued me, and I couldn’t wait for
him to tell me more interesting details.
這人的故事引起了我的好奇心,我迫不及待要他告訴我更多
有趣的細節。
Kim started to get aggressive and shouted at the policeman.
金開始凶起來並對警察大吼。
Tyler is an aggressive young man who aspires to achieve a lot.
泰勒是個積極進取的年輕人,他渴望有所成就。
The more aggressive monkeys get the best feeding spots.
較好鬥的猴子會占到最佳覓食地點。
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
基因決定了每樣生物的種種特徵。
This usage is characteristic of American English.
這種用法是美式英語的特徵。
This kind of hot and spicy food is very characteristic of the food in the country.
這種辛辣食物是該國非常典型的食物。
My schedule is flexible. In other words, we can meet any time you like.
我的時程很彈性。換句話說,我們可以在任何時間見面。
Leather was chosen because it is strong and flexible.
選擇皮革的原因是它很堅固也有彈性。
Mia watched the goose bend its flexible neck to clean its feathers.
米雅看到那隻鵝彎起靈活的脖子清理羽毛。
The hen is sitting on the eggs waiting for them to hatch.
母雞正坐在蛋上孵這些蛋。
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
勿打如意算盤。⸺諺語
Those people hatched a plan to overthrow the government.
那些人策劃要推翻政府。
The bad guy in the movie opened the hatch and jumped out of the plane.
電影裡的歹徒打開艙門,然後跳出了飛機。
To conserve electricity, make sure you turn off the lights before you leave the office.
為了要省電,離開辦公室前一定要把燈都關掉。
New laws have been enacted to conserve wildlife in that mountain area.
政府已制定新法規以保護該山區的野生動植物。
I have fond memories of my grandmother making strawberry conserve in her kitchen when I was young.
我有關於我奶奶的美好回憶,我小時候她會在廚房做草莓果醬。
The band is composed of amateur musicians.
該樂團是由業餘樂手組成的。
Nancy gave birth to a baby boy last night.
南西昨晚產下一名男嬰。
With both parents killed in a car crash, the two brothers had to fend for themselves.
由於雙親在一場車禍中身亡,那對兄弟只得自食其力。
What's that sticking out of your bag?
你袋子裡露出來的是什麼東西?
The firefighters saved as many people as they could at risk of their own lives.
那些消防員冒著生命危險盡其所能拯救多一點人。