火車沒有安全帶　這樣安全嗎？Why Don’t Trains Have Seatbelts?

A man who neglects his duties is not to be trusted.
疏於職責的人是不會被信任的。

A man who overlooks his duties is not to be trusted.
疏於職責的人是不會被信任的。

This problem is the product of years of government neglect.
這個問題是多年來政府怠忽所造成的結果。

Thomas was fired for neglect of his duties at the company.
湯瑪斯因為怠忽公司職責而被解僱。

After beating France, Germany secured a place in the World Cup Finals.
打敗法國隊之後，德國隊取得了進入世界盃決賽的席位。

The tables at this restaurant are all secured firmly to the floor.
這家餐廳的桌子都被緊緊地固定在地板上。

Endangered species should be secure against poachers.
瀕臨絕種的物種應該要避免受到盜獵者所危害。

The climbers tied the ropes to a secure anchor before continuing upward.
登山者在繼續往上攀登之前，把繩子繫在穩固的固定點上。

While driving through the intersection, we heard a loud crash.
當開車經過十字路口時，我們聽到一陣很大的撞擊聲。

At least 100 people were killed in the plane crash.
這場空難中至少有 100 人罹難。

The car crashed into the tree, killing the driver on the spot.
這輛車撞上樹，駕駛當場死亡。

Pauline has a fixed schedule every day, starting work at 8 a.m. and finishing at 5 p.m.
寶琳每日都有固定的行程，早上八點開工、晚上五點結束。

The frame of the window is made of iron.
這扇窗戶的框架是鐵做的。

The frame is prettier than the picture. 
畫框要比畫作漂亮。

I framed my portrait and hung it in my room.
我把我的畫像裝框掛在房間裡。

Tom was framed for Angela's murder. 
湯姆被誣陷謀殺安琪拉。

I was furious upon learning that my best friend had framed me.
一獲知我最好的朋友陷害我時，我氣瘋了。

I was furious upon learning that my best friend had set me up.
一獲知我最好的朋友陷害我時，我氣瘋了。

Despite her small frame, Jane was surprisingly strong.
儘管阿珍身形嬌小，卻出奇地有力氣。

Without a sturdy frame, the tent would simply collapse.
若沒有堅固的框架，帳篷就會倒塌。

Beauty is only skin deep. It is inner beauty that counts.
美貌是膚淺的。重要的是內在美。

They believe the religious faith can bring them inner peace.
他們相信宗教信仰能帶給他們內心的平靜。

One figure in the dictator’s inner circle was executed this morning.
該獨裁者身邊的核心人士其中一位今晨遭到處決了。

You can try watching English TV programs to strengthen your listening ability.
你可以試著看英語電視節目來增強聽力。

My schedule is flexible. In other words, we can meet any time you like.
我的時程很彈性。換句話說，我們可以在任何時間見面。

Leather was chosen because it is strong and flexible.
選擇皮革的原因是它很堅固也有彈性。

Mia watched the goose bend its flexible neck to clean its feathers.
米雅看到那隻鵝彎起靈活的脖子清理羽毛。

Sponges are used to absorb liquids.
海綿可用來吸收液體。

I couldn’t absorb everything I read.
所有讀過的東西我並非都能理解。

I was so absorbed in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.

我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。

I was so buried in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。

The inspectors decided to examine the corpse’s internal organs.
這些探員決定開驗這具屍體的內臟。

Helmets protect your head from impact if you fall off a bike.
如果從腳踏車上摔下來，安全帽會保護頭部免受撞擊。

The writer's style had a deep impact on his literary successors.
這位作家的風格對後世文人有深遠的影響。

Jason studied the social impact of new technology.
傑森研究新科技帶來的社會影響。