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Many people have heard the exaggerated stories of crazed schools of piranhas lurking beneath the waters of the Amazon River. Interestingly, it was US President Theodore Roosevelt who helped popularize these tales. He famously called piranhas “the most ferocious fish in the world,” which cemented their fearsome reputation. However, piranhas are not as violent as Roosevelt’s account, Hollywood movies, and adventure novels portray them.
The shampoo has a light scent of herb extracts.
這種洗髮精有一股淡淡的藥草精油味。
Jason s dog scented the snake before his owner and began barking to warn him.
傑森的狗比主人先聞到蛇的氣味,並吠叫以警告牠的主人。
The banquet hall was scented with candles and flowers before the wedding began.
婚禮開始前,宴會廳裡充滿著蠟燭和花朵的芳香。
We overwhelmed the enemy with superior weapons.
我們用精良的武器大敗敵軍。
Helena was overwhelmed by grief when her puppy died in an accident.
海蓮娜的小狗狗意外喪生之後,她傷心極了。
Grief overwhelmed Helena when her puppy died in an accident.
海蓮娜的小狗狗意外喪生之後,她傷心極了。
The small village was soon overwhelmed by the flood; fortunately, all the local people were evacuated in advance.
小村子很快就被洪水淹沒;幸運的是當地民眾已事先被撤離。
When it comes to negotiation skills, Robert has no rival.
說到談判技巧,沒人比得上羅伯特。
When it comes to negotiation skills, Robert has no match.
說到談判技巧,沒人比得上羅伯特。
When it comes to negotiation skills, Robert has no equal.
說到談判技巧,沒人比得上羅伯特。
For Roy, no other sports can rival basketball for excitement.
對羅伊來說,沒有其他運動能比籃球更刺激。
I was in dispute with my roommate over money.
我跟室友因金錢起了爭執。
It is beyond dispute that there’s no free lunch.
天下沒白吃的午餐是無可爭議的。
Jack’s loyalty to the company has never been disputed.
傑克對公司的忠誠度從未被質疑過。
The two countries disputed for years about where to set the border.
這兩國對該於何處劃分疆界已爭執多年。
The two countries disputed for years over where to set the border.
這兩國對該於何處劃分疆界已爭執多年。
Cattle feed on grass.
牛以草為食。
Artists can be sensitive to subtle shifts in light when creating their work.
藝術家在創作作品時,會對些微的燈光改變很敏感。
Contrary to popular belief, that country is filled with beautiful landscapes.
和一般認知不同的是,那個國家到處都是美景。
Xunzi believed humans are by nature evil and that goodness is acquired by training.
荀子認為人性本惡,而善良是訓練出來的。