「北極光」擴建　碳封存作戰開始！Buried for Good: Norway’s Northern Lights Project Gains Steam

The troops of the two countries were exhausted after eight years of fierce combat.
經過八年的激戰，兩國的部隊都已筋疲力竭。

The government took effective measures to combat crime in the city.
政府採取有效措施打擊該市的犯罪。

This pioneering technique could be used to cure lung cancer.
這項開創性的技術可以用於治療肺癌。

We’ve expanded our business by opening two more restaurants lately.
我們最近擴大營業，新開了兩家餐廳。

Thanks to teamwork and sound strategies, our sales expanded by 20% last year.
由於團結合作且策略得當，我們的業績去年增加了20%。

The building’s expansion took two years to complete.
該棟大樓的擴建花了兩年的時間才完成。

Labor Day is an annual holiday in many countries.
在許多國家，勞動節每年都有放假。

What’s your annual income?
你年收入是多少？

These tapes are so securely attached to the wall that it seems impossible to get rid of them.
這些膠帶黏在牆上黏得有夠緊，看起來不可能撕得掉。

The facilities in that building are of the highest quality.
那棟建築物的設備品質棒極了。

The army played a part in the formation of the young man’s character.
這位年輕人性格的形成有一部分受軍中的影響。

The soldiers marched in parade formation.
這些士兵以閱兵隊形行進。

To alleviate her stress, Mary goes jogging every day after work.
瑪麗每天下班後都會去慢跑以紓解壓力。

These drugs may help alleviate your pain.
這些藥或許有助於減輕你的疼痛。

We’re entering a new phase in communication technology.
我們正進入傳播科技的新階段。

Many teachers agreed to phase in this book as a basic textbook for students.
很多老師同意逐步採用此書，作為學生的基本教材。

With new technology, society has generally phased radios out.
隨著新科技的發展，社會逐漸淘汰收音機。

To launch a legal demonstration, you must first obtain permission from the local government.
想要發起合法遊行，你們得先向地方政府申請許可。

The space shuttle exploded soon after it was launched.
太空梭發射不久後便爆炸了。

The troops launched missiles at the battleground, causing heavy casualties.
軍隊朝戰場發射了幾枚飛彈，造成嚴重的傷亡。

Emma plans to launch her new novel next year.
艾瑪計劃在明年推出新的小說。

The author herself will show up at the book launch ceremony.
作家本人會在她的新書發表會上現身。

The astronauts were strapped in before the launch.
太空人在火箭發射前繫好安全帶。

Some people tried to undermine the celebrity’s reputation by spreading rumors about his private life.
有些人想藉由散布關於這個名人私生活的謠言來破壞他的聲望。

Tom’s poor judgment has already damaged his credibility as CEO of this company.
湯姆差勁的判斷力已經損害了他作為公司執行長的信譽。

Steam engines were developed in the 18th century.
蒸氣引擎是在 18 世紀發展出來的。

I have been working so hard for months. Now I’m running out of steam.
我為工作拼了好幾個月了。現在我快精疲力盡了。

After a hard day at the office, Jack went to the gym to let off some steam.
一整天辛苦工作之後，傑克上健身房來紓解壓力。

It is healthy to steam food as no oil is used in the cooking process.
因為蒸煮食物在烹調過程中不使用油，所以是健康的。

Walking into the hot kitchen steamed up my glasses.
走進充滿熱氣的廚房，把我的眼鏡蒙上了一層霧氣。