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Scientists are not completely sure why Indian giant squirrels have such vibrant coloring. At first glance, you might assume the bright colors would be a serious disadvantage, especially since the squirrels are most active during the day and could be easily spotted by potential predators.
Paul assumed that his girlfriend was joking when she said he was ugly.
保羅的女友說他很醜時,他認定她一定是在開玩笑。
After his parents passed away, the boy assumed the burden of raising the family.
男孩的父母雙亡後,他便負起養家的責任。
I assumed you had already eaten, so I didn't prepare extra food.
我以為你已經吃過了,所以就沒多準備食物。
We all roared with laughter when Tom mimicked Prof. Usher giving a lecture.
看見湯姆模仿厄許教授講課,我們全都大笑了起來。
Laura is an excellent mimic. Everyone thinks
it’s hilarious when she copies the voices and
mannerisms of our teachers.
蘿拉很會模仿。每個人都認為她學各個老師的聲音舉止都很
好笑。
I found Professor Johnson’s lecture on modern art very obscure.
我覺得強森教授針對現代藝術所做的演講很難理解。
This year s national literary award was given to an obscure writer.
今年全國性的文學獎頒給了一名沒沒無聞的作家。
The airport and runways were obscured by the heavy fog, so our plane could not land.
機場與跑道被濃霧遮住了,所以我們的班機無法降落。
The recent increase in stock prices has obscured the fact that the company is going through financial difficulties.
最近股價上漲掩蓋了這家公司正有財務困難的事實。
When it comes to negotiation skills, Robert has no rival.
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。
The rival school won the championship this year.
對手學校今年贏得了冠軍。
Nancy gripped my hand unconsciously when we were watching the horror movie.
我們看恐怖片的時候南希不由自主地抓緊我的手。
The novel failed to grip Brian’s attention; in fact, he found it a bit boring.
這本小說沒有吸引到布萊恩,事實上,他覺得這本小說有點無聊。
The girl escaped when the kidnapper loosened his grip.
那女孩趁綁架犯手一鬆的時候逃走了。
I just couldn’t get a grip on what Gary said.
我真是搞不懂蓋瑞在講什麼。
With the number of cars increasing on a constant basis, the police are having a hard time regulating traffic in the city.
由於車輛數目不斷在增加,警方在管理市區交通上遇到很大的麻煩。
Your health will be ruined if you do not regulate your life.
你生活再不規律點,健康都要給毀了。
This machine can automatically regulate the room temperature. 這臺機器可以自動調節室內的溫度。
At first glance, the painting was average. But the more I looked at it, the more I liked it.
乍看之下,這幅畫沒啥了不起。不過,我越看則越愛。
Are you free this evening? If so, let’s go out for dinner.
你今天晚上有空嗎?如果有的話,我們出去吃晚餐吧。
This TV show will serve the function of educating the public.
這個電視節目的功能是要教化大眾。
My motorcycle makes it easier for me to travel between school and my home.
機車讓我往返學校和家裡變得更容易。