你今天 Say Hi 了嗎? Hugs, Handshakes, and Heartfelt Greetings(下)【本篇為全程英文講解】

As a reflexive action, Sam covered his ears with his hands when hearing the sudden loud noise.
當山姆聽到突然的巨響時，反射動作是用手摀住耳朵。

Many said this book was very inspiring.
許多人表示這本書十分激勵人心。

Automobiles originated in the 19th century.
汽車源自於 19 世紀。

My dance teacher told me that the tango originated in both Argentina and Uruguay.
我的舞蹈老師跟我說探戈起源於阿根廷與烏拉圭

Many Christmas traditions are thought to have originated in Germany.
聖誕節的許多傳統被認為是起源於德國。

Chinese herbal medicines originate from plants and other natural substances.
中藥源自植物以及其他天然物質。

John was fearful of losing his job. 
約翰害怕丟掉工作。

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 mayor advocates building more libraries and schools.
市長主張多蓋圖書館和學校。

Worried about air pollution, the group advocates for greater use of solar and wind energy.
該團體擔心空汙問題，所以提倡多加使用太陽能和風能。

The letter should resolve their doubts.
這封信應能解除他們的疑慮。

We did all we could to resolve the dispute.
我們盡了全力去解決這個紛爭。

It took me five hours to resolve this problem.
我花了 5 個小時解決這個問題。

Kathy has resolved to marry Tony.
凱西已下定決心要嫁給東尼。

The lack of a pay raise strengthened Jason’s resolve to quit the job.
沒加薪加強了傑森辭掉工作的決心。

I love to exchange stamps with my friends.
我喜歡和朋友交換郵票。

Peter exchanged his toy car for a toy gun.
彼得用玩具車換了一把玩具槍。

I gave Allen a pen in exchange for his watch.
我用一支筆和艾倫換一只手錶。

Don’t beat around the bush. Mr. Lin is a very straightforward man. You can talk openly with him.
不要拐彎抹角的。林先生是很直接的人。你可以很坦率地跟他說話。

The installation of this software is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is follow the instructions step by step.
安裝這套軟體很容易。你只要一步步跟著指示就行了。

Tom’s mother urged him to study every day.
湯姆的母親激勵他每天讀書。

Rick felt a sudden urge to call Monica to tell her he was sorry.
瑞克突然很想打電話給莫妮卡，告訴她他很抱歉。