鮪魚鮪魚水中游 游來游去永不休 Always on the Move: Tuna’s No-Nap Lifestyle

Poverty is a threat to society.
貧困對社會是一種威脅。

Global warming is posing a threat to human survival.
全球暖化對人類的生存正構成威脅。

The dark clouds are a threat of heavy rain.
這些烏雲是大雨將至的前兆。

We’re working on new marketing strategies for the product.
我們正在為這項產品研擬新的行銷策略。

The best defense is offense. 
攻擊是最佳的防禦。—諺語

The lawyer spoke in defense of his client’s innocence.
律師發話為委託訴訟人的無辜做辯護。

The whole city was in great confusion after the earthquake.
地震過後，整座城市陷入了一片混亂。

The confusion of the word “borrow” for “lend” is a common mistake among English 
learners in Taiwan.
把『借入』一字誤以為是『借出』是臺灣學英文的學生常犯的錯。

Carl tried to discourage his daughter from dating boys.
卡爾試圖打消他女兒想和男孩子約會的念頭。

The rapid increase in oil consumption has led scientists to search for alternative energy.
石油消耗量的快速增加促使科學家找尋替代能源。

After my liver operation, Dr. Peterson warned me to stop all alcohol consumption. 
我動完肝臟手術後，彼得森醫師警告我要停止攝取酒精。

When consumption increases, businesses make more money and the economy improves.
消費增加時，企業就賺更多錢，經濟也會改善。

In the past, people used trains to transport coal.
過去人們利用火車運送煤炭。

To save money, we’ll have to transport these goods to Spain by ship.
為了省錢，我們必須以海運將這些貨物運往西班牙。

Not only does energy conservation reduce your energy bills, but it also helps the environment.
能源節約不但能降低電費，也可拯救環境。

The writer's style had a deep impact on his literary successors.
這位作家的風格對後世文人有深遠的影響。

Many experts believe the new policy will greatly impact the society.
許多專家都認為那項新政策會對社會帶來巨大衝擊。

Taiwan has a population of about 23 million.
臺灣的人口約 2,300 萬人。

New Zealand has a small population, while Taiwan has a large population.
紐西蘭人口稀少，而臺灣人口眾多。

The American colonies declared independence in 1776. 
美洲殖民地於 1776 年宣布獨立。

The suspect declared that he was innocent. 
該嫌犯宣稱他是無辜的。

They are going to launch a campaign against corruption.
他們準備要發起肅貪運動。

These groups campaigned against child abuse.
這些團體展開對抗虐童的活動。

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