「破開」迎好運 Cracking Open the World of “Breaking” Customs

The board has reached a collective decision on the matter.
董事會已就該議題做出了共同的決定。

The store is run by a collective, with the profits being shared among all the staff.
這間店由集體企業營運，利潤由所有員工共享。

The makeup of the government does not reflect the ethnic diversity of the country.
該政府的組成結構並未反映出該國的種族多樣性。

A wide diversity of ideas was presented at the meeting as to how to raise funds for the new school.
會議上提出了關於如何募款蓋新學校各種想法。

The use of the color blue in the film is symbolic of the misery and depression of the main character.
這部電影中使用的藍色象徵主角的不幸與憂鬱。

The use of the color blue in the film symbolizes the misery and depression of the main character.
這部電影中使用的藍色象徵主角的不幸與憂鬱。

Participants of the convention include congressmen, retired generals, and senior government officials.
大會的參加者包括國會議員、退休將領及政府高階官員。

The meeting was suspended because of the blackout.
因為停電，會議被中斷了。

Toby was suspended from school because he got caught cheating on a test.
托比因為考試作弊被抓到，所以被停學了。

Peter’s license was suspended for drunk driving.
彼得因為酒駕，駕照被吊銷了。

As part of the exhibition, the museum suspended
dozens of large paintings by wires from the ceiling.
作為展覽的一部分，博物館從天花板上用金屬線懸掛數十幅大型畫作。

The author uses magic as a metaphor for power. 
這位作者用魔法來比喻權力。

The battle ended in triumph for the Greeks.
這場戰役最後由希臘人贏得勝利。

Peter’s horse triumphed in the big race of the day.
彼得的馬在比賽當天獲勝。

I gave Vincent a watch as a reward for his help.
我送文森一只手錶以回報他的幫忙。

The young mom rewards her children with cookies when they do well in school.
孩子在學校表現良好時，這位年輕媽媽會給他們餅乾作為獎勵。

You’re such a cold fish! You have no compassion for the pain I’m suffering.
你真是冷血動物！你對我經歷的痛苦一點都不感到同情。

Martha knew that the children were up to mischief when she saw them giggling.
瑪莎看到小孩們咯咯偷笑時，就知道他們要搗蛋了。

Michael has a fondness for horror movies.
麥可喜歡看恐怖電影。

Have you observed any changes in Sam’s behavior?
你觀察到山姆的行為有所改變嗎？

A good citizen should always observe the law.
好國民應始終守法。

A good citizen should always abide by the law.
好國民應始終守法。

A good citizen should always comply with the law.
好國民應始終守法。