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Instead of just reading about historical events or psychological conditions, imagine being able to “borrow” a person who has actually experienced them. That is the concept behind the Human Library. Created in 2000 by Ronni Abergel, his brother Dany, and two colleagues, the Human Library has since spread from its origin in Copenhagen, Denmark, to more than 80 other countries.
The second-hand car is still in excellent condition.
這輛二手車的車況仍相當不錯。
I can lend you the money on the condition that you pay it back on time.
你若準時還錢,我就借給你。
Many people have been conditioned to believe that men should not cry.
很多人已經習慣地認為男人不應該哭。
The hospital specializes in treating a rare heart condition that affects young adults.
這家醫院專門治療一種影響年輕成人的罕見心臟疾病。
Scott, who is always casually dressed, doesn't conform to the stereotype of a Wall Street banker.
史考特衣著一向很隨便,不符合一般人心目中華爾街銀行家的形象。
Those who stereotype other people often base their opinions on what they have heard, not actual experience.
那些對他人有刻板印象的人,常以他們所聽到的,而非實際經驗來做評論。
John is quite nervous because he's running the last leg of the relay race tomorrow.
約翰很緊張,因為他明天要跑接力賽的最後一棒。
I was told the news first and relayed it to my friends by phone.
我首先被告知這個消息,接著就用電話轉告我朋友。
Satellites will be used to relay footage of the celebrity wedding to every corner of the globe.
會用衛星將這名人婚禮的影片片段轉播到全球各個角落。
Please relay the details of the meeting to any staff members who could not attend.
請將會議細節傳達給任何未能參加的職員。
The company's rapid growth is evident in the expansion of its overseas offices.
該公司的快速成長明顯表現在海外辦公室的擴張上。
The teacher is willing to offer extra help to students who are struggling with the material.
那位老師願意為在教材上有困難的學生提供額外幫助。
The shop owner is willing to give a discount if customers bring their own bags.
如果顧客自備購物袋,這位店主願意提供折扣。
The car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
這輛車子在荒郊野外拋錨了。
Sally has worked hard to break down the wall of fear and try something new.
莎莉努力打破恐懼之牆並嘗試新事物。
This machine can break down plastic into smaller particles. 這臺機器能夠將塑膠分解成更小的顆粒。
The documentary aims to break down stereotypes about mental health.
那部紀錄片旨在破除對心理健康的刻板印象。
Frank has many hobbies, such as singing, dancing, and painting, to name just a few.
法蘭克有許多嗜好,隨便舉幾個來說,像是唱歌、跳舞和畫畫。
Just when I didn't know whom to turn to, my college friend Jason came to mind.
當我不知向誰求助時,我突然想起了大學時的朋友傑森。
During the interview, Lucas paused because no clear answer came to mind.
在面試過程中,盧卡斯停頓了一下,因為腦中沒有立刻浮現明確的答案。
The man saved the family from the house on fire. In this sense, he deserves a medal.
那名男子從著火的房子中救出了那一家人。就此意義上來說,他值得獲頒一枚勳章。
Sandy is keen on studying abroad someday.
珊蒂巴不得有一天能出國深造。
Emily is keen on documenting daily life through photography.
艾蜜莉熱衷於透過攝影來記錄日常生活。