鯨鯊：海洋中的溫柔巨人Whale Sharks: Gentle Giants of the Sea

We found a strange species of bird on the island.
我們在這座島上發現了一種怪鳥。

Many species of wild animals are endangered.
許多種野生動物都快要瀕臨絕種了。

John has an enormous amount of money. 
約翰有一大筆錢。

Even though Penny is already 30, she lacks any maturity.
雖然潘妮已經 30 歲了，她卻一點也不成熟。

The last time I saw Mary was only three years ago. Now, she has reached her maturity as a beautiful woman.
我上回見到瑪莉不過是三年前的事。如今她已成熟成為一位美麗的女人。

The distinguishing feature of this smartphone is its foldable screen.
這款智慧型手機的顯著特點是其可折疊的螢幕。

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。

Kelly closely resembles her mother.

凱莉長得很像她媽媽。

Kelly bears a close resemblance to her mother.

凱莉長得很像她媽媽。

Kelly looks very much like her mother.

凱莉長得很像她媽媽。

The two cars resemble each other.
這兩輛車彼此很相像。

Your writing resembles your father’s.
你的寫作和你父親的很像。

Annie resembled her father when she was little but looks like her mother now.
安妮小時候和爸爸很像，但現在像媽媽。

Rebecca has very distinct handwriting. 
蕾貝卡的字跡非常清晰。

Taiwanese is a dialect which is completely distinct from Mandarin.
臺語是完全不同於國語的一種方言。
 

Occasionally, I go to see a movie alone.
我偶爾會一個人去看電影。

Our bodies consume more energy in winter.
我們身體在冬天會消耗更多的能量。

Helen was consumed by her husband’s sudden death.
丈夫的突然過世令海倫受盡煎熬。

The hungry boy devoured the hamburger in no time. 
那個飢腸轆轆的男孩一下子就把漢堡吃掉了。

In a short time, the wooden building was devoured
by the flames. 
沒多久這座木造建築就被大火吞噬了。

The house survived the fire with only minimal damage.
這棟房子逃過這場火災，只受到極小的損害。

Humans are creatures of habit. 
人類是慣性動物。