日本：愛麵族的天堂 Japan: A Paradise for Noodle-Lovers【本篇為全程英文講解】

Remember to remove the staples from the papers before you photocopy them. 
在影印文件前，記得要把釘書針拿起來。

Pasta is the staple of Italian cooking. 
義大利麵食是義大利菜的主食。

When you turn in your application pack, please do not staple the pages together.
當你繳交你的申請文件包時，請不要將頁面裝釘在一起。

Fireworks are a staple of New Year's Eve celebrations.
煙火是跨年慶祝活動中不可或缺的重要習俗。

The widespread use of computers has made it more convenient to communicate.
電腦的廣泛使用讓溝通更加方便了。

The new policy has received widespread support.
新的政策受到廣泛支持。

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。

To make a cake, you need flour and eggs.
做蛋糕需要麵粉和雞蛋。

Flour the bottom of the bowl before you put in the meat.
先將麵粉撒在碗底再把肉放進去。

After being separated for twenty years, Jack cannot recognize his daughter.
失散 20 年後，傑克認不出他的女兒來了。

Professor Rollins is recognized as one of the best educators in the country.
羅林斯教授是該國公認為最優秀的教育家之一。

Adam's father inspired him to become a writer.
亞當的父親激勵他要當作家。

A simple childhood memory inspired the artist's latest painting.
一段簡單的童年回憶啟發了這位藝術家的最新畫作。

The drug had to be thoroughly tested before being put on the market.
這種藥物上市前必須經過徹底檢驗。

Mix the flour with more water to make a soft dough.
把麵粉混合更多的水，這樣就可做出柔軟的麵團了。

After you add oil and sugar into the bowl, make sure you mix well.
在碗中加入油和糖之後，一定要攪拌均勻。

Becky is always friendly. No wonder she can mix well with everyone.
貝琪總是很友善。難怪她能和大家打成一片。

Chuck thinks life is a mix of misery and sadness.
查克認為人生是摻雜了痛苦與悲傷。

Mary dipped her handkerchief in soapy water and gently washed it.
瑪莉把手帕浸在肥皂水裡，輕柔地洗滌。

The price of airline tickets dips between September and November.
九月到十一月間，機票價格會下跌。

Fiona decided to take a dip in the swimming pool before dinner.
費歐娜決定在吃晚餐前先在游泳池裡游一會兒。

There was a dip in sales towards the end of the year.
銷售量接近年底時下滑了。

Helen's favorite dip is made from tomatoes and onions.
海倫最喜歡的沾醬是用番茄和洋蔥調製成的。

The thickness of the book surprised me. I think it’s going to take the whole summer to finish it.
這本書的厚度讓我感到驚訝。我覺得要花整個夏天才能讀完。

That little girl likes to boast about her brother’s abilities.
那個小女孩喜歡吹噓她哥哥的能力。

The small town boasts the best hotel in the world.
這小鎮以擁有世上最棒的飯店自豪。

When Justin told me how far he could run, I knew it was just an empty boast.
賈斯汀告訴我他可以跑多遠時，我知道他只是在瞎吹牛。

It is Sophie’s proud boast that she has been to every country in Europe.
蘇菲去過歐洲每一個國家這件事讓她引以為傲。

This scarf is made of 100 percent cashmere and has a very smooth texture.
這條圍巾是 100% 喀什米爾毛料做成，觸感非常柔軟。

The baker used a knife to texture the icing on the cake into an unusual pattern.
烘焙師傅用刀子將蛋糕上的糖霜刷成不尋常的紋路。

The cake has a dry texture, so I don't like it.
這塊蛋糕的口感很乾，所以我不喜歡。

Iris stirred the pot slowly so the rice could absorb liquid and develop a creamy texture.
艾莉絲慢慢攪拌鍋子，這樣米就可以吸收湯汁並形成濃稠質地。

Truffle risotto is the chef's specialty.
松露燉飯是這位廚師的專長。

Pineapple cake is a Taiwanese specialty.
鳳梨酥是臺灣名產。

Liam discovered a specialty ramen shop that serves only two dishes but does them perfectly.
連恩發現一家拉麵專賣店，只賣兩款料理卻做得完美。

Chinese cuisine is internationally recognized.
中華料理是全世界出名的。