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Flaco the Owl’s death touched many animal lovers. In memory of the Eurasian eagle-owl, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal advocated for a law, The Bird Safe Buildings Act, to be renamed The FLACO Act.
Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.
雞孵出來之前先別數 / 如意算盤不要打得太早。 — 諺語
We counted down from ten to one to welcome the new year.
我們從 10 倒數到 1 來迎接新年。
The teacher did a quick count and realized one student was missing.
這名老師快速點了一下,發現少一個學生。
Every dollar counts.
每一塊錢都重要。
We can count on Ivy for help.
我們可以依賴艾薇的幫忙。
Due to the poor weather, there were some major
collisions on the nation’s highways that resulted in
serious injuries.
由於天候惡劣,國道發生了一些嚴重的撞車事故,造成很多
人受傷。
Every time Debbie and her French boyfriend have
a discussion, a collision of cultures occurs, which
usually results in an argument.
每次黛比和她法國男友討論事情時,都會有文化衝突,而通
常這都會讓他們吵架。
Rita sent an email to the council to complain about air pollution.
麗塔寄了封電子郵件給議會,抱怨空氣汙染一事。
The City Council met every day last week to discuss how to cut down on water pollution.
上星期市議會每天都開會討論減少水汙染之道。
The council decided to implement new safety regulations.
委員會決定實施新的安全規定。
In Western countries, the father of the bride traditionally foots the bill for the wedding.
在西方國家,傳統上婚禮是由新娘的父親付帳。
I need five 100-dollar bills.
我需要 5 張 100 元的鈔票。
Congress passed the new bill to help endangered animals.
國會通過這項幫助瀕危動物的新法案。
A woodpecker has a strong bill.
啄木鳥的喙很硬。
The garage billed William for the repairs to his car.
修車廠給威廉開立修車的帳單。
Mice are everywhere in this place. Let’s call the pest control company right away.
這地方到處是老鼠。快打電話給防蟲公司。
Brandon is a pest because he always interrupts others when they are talking.
布蘭登是個討厭鬼,因為別人說話時他老愛打岔。
Rats are common pests that spread disease and contaminate food.
老鼠是常見的有害動物,會傳播疾病和汙染食物。
The bus collided with a few parked cars.
這輛巴士撞上了幾部停放一旁的車輛。
The local government built the park in memory of the soldiers who died in the war.
當地政府建了這座公園,以記念那些在戰爭中陣亡的士兵。
It was a good movie―I liked the last scene in particular.
這部電影很精彩 — 我特別喜歡最後一幕。
Success calls for hard work and some good luck.
成功需要努力和一點好運。
Environmentalists are calling for immediate action to combat global warming.
環保人士呼籲立即採取行動遏止全球暖化。
The situation calls for immediate action.
這種情況需要立即採取行動。
Scientists around the world are calling for water conservation.
世界各地的科學家都在呼籲節約用水。
I'll call for you at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
I'll pick you up at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
Let ’s take action before it is too late.
我們採取行動以免太遲。
The law was passed at the urging of environmental activists.
這項法律是在環保人士的敦促下通過的。