從船纜到文件守護者 馬尼拉麻蕉的故事The Golden History of Manila Hemp

Our olive oil is extracted from fine olives and 
processed in our own factory. 
我們的橄欖油是由精選的橄欖中所提煉出來，然後在我們自
己的工廠內加工的。

The following paragraph was extracted from the 
writer’s latest book. 
下面這段話摘錄自該作者最新的書。
 

 The gangsters may torture Tommy in order to extract
information about the whereabouts of his brother, 
who owed them a fortune. 
這些黑幫成員可能會對湯米進行刑求，以得知他哥哥的下
落，而他哥哥欠了這幫人一大筆錢。
 

 This facial cream is made from natural plant extracts
and is suitable for sensitive skin. 
這面霜是由天然植物萃取物做的，適合敏感性肌膚。

The policy suffered strong resistance from the working class.
該政策遭受勞動階級強力反彈。

Your body's resistance becomes low if you stay up frequently.
如果你經常熬夜，身體的抵抗力就會變差。

The athlete used a special piece of equipment to increase resistance during training.
這位運動員使用一種特殊裝備以在訓練時加大阻力。

The punishment for such a young student was too harsh. 
這懲罰對這麼年輕的學生來說太嚴苛了些。

Don't you think you're a little too harsh on your children? 
你難道不覺得你對孩子太過嚴厲了嗎？

Terry was confronted with the harsh realities of job hunting after he graduated from college.
泰瑞大學畢業後便面臨找工作的殘酷現實。

The desert has a harsh climate with little rain.
沙漠的氣候十分惡劣，幾乎沒有雨水。

Ethan found the harsh contrast between black text and a bright background uncomfortable.
伊森覺得黑字配上亮底形成的刺眼對比讓人不適。

The region faces harsh living conditions.
該地區面臨艱苦的生活條件。

Practicing yoga can improve your flexibility. 
做瑜珈能改善你身體的柔軟度。

The reason I enjoy being my own boss is the flexibility. 
我喜歡做自己的老闆是因為有彈性。

The application of the new data led to the success of the mission.
這些新資訊的運用使得任務順利達成。
 

It seems that this information has no practical application.
這項訊息似乎沒有實際效用。
 

Could you tell me how to fill out this application (form) for admission to that university?
你可以告訴我怎麼填寫那所大學的入學申請表格嗎？

This glue has many applications in both construction and home repair. 這種膠水在建築和居家修繕上用途多多。

Manufacturers often introduce new products to keep their business booming.
廠商為了讓生意興隆，常推出新產品。
 

A huge typhoon is coming, so we have no alternative but to cancel the trip.
強烈的颱風即將來臨，因此我們只有取消行程別無選擇了。

An alternative way would be to travel by plane.
另一種可供選擇的方式就是搭飛機。

Instead of giving a speech, Paula chose an alternative way to demonstrate her ideas.
寶拉不是用演講，而是選了一種非傳統的方式來呈現自己的想法。

There is no practical alternative to delaying the project.
除了延後專案之外，並沒有實際可行的替代方案。

The policemen of this city wear a distinctive uniform, so they are easily recognized.
該市的警察穿的制服很特別，因此很容易認出來。

You’d better retain copies of the documents for at least one year.
這幾份文件的副本你最好留著至少一年別丟。

The boxer succeeded in retaining his title as the heavyweight champion.
那位拳擊手成功地衛冕重量級冠軍。

The legacy that Milly was left by her father was enough for her to pay all her debts.
米莉的父親留給她的遺產夠她還清所有債務。

The presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt left a legacy of social programs for the American people.
富蘭克林•德拉諾•羅斯福任職總統期間為美國人民留下了社會福利的制度。

The band’s music has an enduring appeal.
那個樂團的音樂擁有歷久不衰的吸引力。

A good dictionary is indispensable to anyone who wants to have a good command of English.
若你想要把英文學好，一本好的字典是不可或缺的。