時尚與安全兼具！挑對太陽眼鏡，保護眼睛更有型Shades of Safety: Choosing the Right Sunglasses

After five breakdowns in two months, Ralph decided he would be better off just buying a new car. 
兩個月內發生 5 次故障後，雷夫決定買輛新車會比較好。

Joe had a nervous breakdown in his late twenties. 
喬年近三十時變得精神衰弱。

This draft budget shows the breakdown of the various expenditures and revenues for that period.
本預算草案顯示那段期間的各項支出及收入明細。

The report gives a detailed breakdown of the company's expenses.
這份報告提供了公司支出的詳細細目分析。

The teacher tried many ways to enhance his students' enthusiasm for studying. 
老師嘗試過很多方法試圖提高學生學習的熱忱。

Tom is introverted. By contrast, his brother John is extroverted.
湯姆很內向。相對之下，他哥哥約翰就很外向。

The puppy appears small in contrast to its mother.
這隻小狗和母狗比起來模樣小多了。

When you contrast Edward with Henry, you’ll find a big difference between them in terms of personality.
你將愛德華與亨利對比時，會發現兩人的個性有很大的差異。

The ozone layer filters harmful UV rays from the sun.
臭氧層過濾掉陽光中有害的紫外線。

Water filters must be replaced regularly.
濾水器要定時更換。

Although strong, bones will break if placed under enough strain.
骨頭雖然硬，但若拉力夠大骨頭還是會斷掉的。

The rope strained to pull the heavy weight so much that it finally broke.
繩子拉重物拉得過緊，導致它最後斷掉了。

The editors are under great strain because the deadline is approaching.
編輯們因為截稿期限快到了，所以現在很緊張。

Reading in low light can put an uncomfortable strain on a person's eyes.
在昏暗的燈光下閱讀可能會給人的眼睛造成不舒服的損害。

Jason strained a muscle in his back carrying those heavy boxes.
傑森因為搬了那些很重的箱子而拉傷某塊背肌。

I strained my eyes to read those tiny words on the blackboard.
我竭盡眼力想把黑板上的小字唸出來。

Long hours of computer use can put a strain on your eyes.
長時間使用電腦會造成眼睛疲勞。

I didn't take sides during their fight. I tried to remain neutral.
他們爭吵時我沒偏袒任何一方。我試著保持中立。

Make sure you put the car in neutral before you start the engine.
你啟動引擎時要確定把車子打到空檔。

The funhouse mirror distorted Pete's face.
哈哈鏡把彼特的臉扭曲了。

The loudspeaker caused sound distortion.
擴音器造成了聲音失真。

John was pale with fatigue after working all night with only one hour of sleep.
約翰工作了一整晚只睡了一個小時，累得臉色發白。

The tough climbing fatigued Meg, and thus she had to take a break.
費力地登山讓梅格累極了，所以她得休息一下。

It took me a couple of days to get used to my new surroundings.
我花了好幾天才習慣新的環境。

Always be aware of your surroundings when walking alone at night. 夜間獨自行走時，請時刻注意四周。

A low sodium and low fat diet can lessen the risk of high blood pressure. 
低鈉低脂的飲食可以減少罹患高血壓的風險。

The deafening noise lessened as the train got farther away. 
火車漸漸遠離時，震耳欲聾的噪音就變小了。

The artist sharpened his pencil and then started drawing. 
這位藝術家把鉛筆削尖，接著開始畫畫。

I enrolled in the class in the hope that it would sharpen my writing ability. 
我報名這堂課為了想要加強我的寫作能力。