品嘗各國筷子的文化 Get a Grip on Chopsticks

When the extension to the subway system is completed, it will stretch to the edge of the city.
地鐵擴建完成後，將會延伸到城市的邊緣地區。

Can I request an extension on the deadline to submit my thesis paper?
我可否要求延長繳交論文報告的截稿期限呢？

Due to his injury, full extension of his left arm was impossible for Mark.
由於馬克受傷，他的左手臂要完全伸展是不太可能的。

Call our main number at 1122-3344, and ask for my office extension, 21.
打我們的主機號碼 1122-3344，並要求轉接我辦公室的分機號碼 21。

Vienna is hosting a classical music festival to celebrate its musical heritage.
維也納目前正舉辦古典音樂季，頌揚其音樂遺產。

Who are you going to dine out with tonight?
你今晚要跟誰一塊兒外出用餐？

We dined at a fancy restaurant by the river.
我們在河畔的一家高級餐廳用餐。

I don’t like Vic because of his dominant personality.
維克老愛支使別人的這種性格讓我很不喜歡他。

John holds a dominant position in our company.
約翰在我們公司的職位很高。

Please don't slam the door but close it gently.
請不要大力甩門，而是輕輕將門帶上。

Nora gently stirred the soup to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
諾拉輕輕地攪拌湯品，避免黏鍋底。

A man in a black suit grasped Paul by the arm and shook him violently, telling him to stay out of their business.
一名黑衣人抓住保羅的手臂大力搖晃，要他別再管他們的事。

Most readers found it hard to grasp the meaning of this poem.
大部分的讀者都覺得難以理解這首詩的意思。

Kelly held her husband’s hand in a tight grasp.
凱莉緊緊握住她先生的手。

At the end of the story, the knight drew his sword and stabbed the villain in the chest.
故事的結尾是騎士亮出劍，刺進惡棍的胸口。

I can’t believe my best friend would stab me in the back.
我真不敢相信我最要好的朋友會在背後中傷我。

The plant grew vertically up the wall.

那株植物沿著牆壁垂直向上生長。

You’re in no position to criticize others. You are at fault, too.
你沒有資格批評他人。你也有錯。

You’re not entitled to criticize others. You are at fault, too.
你沒有資格批評他人。你也有錯。

This position pays a lot of money, but the work is hard.
這個職務待遇不錯，不過工作挺辛苦的。

Position these tomato plants on the right-hand side of the balcony.
將這些番茄植物放在陽臺的右側。

Our hotel is in a superb position overlooking the sea.
本飯店地處絕佳位置，可俯瞰海景。

Just relax and sit in a comfortable position.
只需放鬆並舒服地坐著。

My cousin holds a high position in the government.
我表哥在政府位居要職。

What would you do if you were in my position?
假如你處在我的情況下會怎麼做？

Just give me the overall picture instead of detailed information.
只要告訴我大概的情況就好了，而不是細節資訊。

The principal thought that the overall result of the exams was quite satisfactory.
校長認為考試整體結果是很令人滿意的。

Overall, imports account for half of our economy.
大體而言，進口貿易占了我們一半的經濟。

I thought John was wearing overalls to protect his clothes, but it turns out they were a fashion statement.
我以為約翰穿連身工作褲來保護他的衣服，但結果那只是一種時尚。