掌心上的歐洲：國家榮耀，還是口袋煩惱？Europe in Your Palm: National Pride or Pocket Burden?

The weather here varies between cool and very hot.
這裡的天氣變化很大，忽而涼爽忽而酷熱。

Tom varied the games he played with the children so as not to bore them.
湯姆更換和孩子們玩的遊戲，以免使他們感到無聊。

The idea of beauty can vary from culture to culture.
美的概念可能會隨著文化的不同而變化。

People's reactions to the same situation can vary greatly.
人們對同一種情況的反應可能差異很大。

There is no rule without exceptions.
所有規則皆有例外。

Most boys in that school like football, but my 
son is an exception.
那間學校大部分男孩都喜歡足球，但我兒子卻是個例外。

With the exception of his ill temper, John is quite a nice person.

約翰除了脾氣壞之外，為人倒是挺不錯的。

Except for his ill temper, John is quite a nice person.
約翰除了脾氣壞之外，為人倒是挺不錯的。

It took me months to distinguish my girlfriend's voice from her sister’s on the telephone.
我花了好幾個月才能在電話上分辨出我女友和她姊姊的聲音。

Dolly distinguished herself by her profound scholarship.
多莉因學術造詣很深而揚名。
 

It is sometimes hard to distinguish between fact and opinion.
有時候很難分辨事實與意見。

That singer has now effectively retired from the world of show business.
那名歌手實際上已經退出演藝圈了。

Each transaction at the ATM is subject to an additional charge.
自動櫃員機的每筆交易都要額外收費。

Mint is often used as a seasoning that adds flavor to food.
薄荷常用來做調味料，增添食物風味。

I can't believe that this record is still in mint condition. It’s a real bargain! 
我不敢相信這張唱片還是全新的。真是撿到便宜貨了!

The national bank minted special coins to celebrate the anniversary. 
國家銀行鑄造了紀念幣來慶祝週年。

The flight delay caused great inconvenience to passengers.
航班延誤給旅客帶來極大的不便。

The sudden schedule change inconvenienced all the guests.
行程臨時更動給所有賓客帶來不便。

The authorities concerned have implemented a plan to help control traffic.
有關當局已實施了一項計畫來協助管制交通。

The general manager adopted my proposal without hesitation.
總經理毫不猶豫地採用了我的提案。

Ben's wife is barren, so they've decided to adopt a baby boy.
班的太太不孕，因此他們決定領養一個小男嬰。

As Nicole couldn't have a baby of her own, she decided to adopt.
因為妮可沒辦法懷有自己的小孩，她決定領養一個。

Emma adopted a new religion while studying abroad.
艾瑪在留學期間接受了新的宗教信仰。

I purchased some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

I made a purchase of some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

I bought some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

You need proof of purchase to claim a refund.
你需要購買證明才能要求退款。

Our success is largely due to Kelly’s help.
我們的成功要大大地歸功於凱莉的幫忙。

Those who work in this field are largely women.
在這個領域工作的人大半是女性。

Good blood circulation is essential to good health.
良好的血液循環對健康很重要。

Connie complained that the circulation of air in the room was poor.
康妮抱怨這房間裡的空氣流通不良。

The bank reported that there was a lot of fake money in circulation.
銀行舉報有許多假鈔在流通。

Our two magazines enjoy wide circulation throughout Taiwan.
我們的兩本雜誌在全臺的發行量很大。

Jessica turned on the fan to circulate the air around the room.
潔西卡打開電扇來讓房間內的空氣流通。

Blood circulates through the veins and arteries.
血液循環流過靜脈和動脈。

Rumors began circulating that the mayor would soon step down.
有關市長很快就要下臺的謠言開始四處散播。

The affair quickly circulated around the office.
該事件在辦公室內快速散播。

We're entering a new phase in communication technology.
我們正進入傳播科技的新階段。

Many teachers agreed to phase in this book as a basic textbook for students.
很多老師同意逐步採用此書，作為學生的基本教材。

With new technology, society has generally phased radios out.
隨著新科技的發展，社會逐漸淘汰收音機。

The moon goes through eight distinct phases every month.
月亮每個月會經歷八個明顯的盈虧階段。

Our team was eliminated in the first round.
我們的隊伍在第 1 回合遭到淘汰。

The doctor makes his rounds first thing every morning.
這名醫生每天早上第一件事就是巡房。

The lady has a round face and a double chin.
那位女士有張圓臉及雙下巴。

The Earth moves round the Sun.
地球繞著太陽轉。

The Earth moves around the Sun.
地球繞著太陽轉。

When Sally called my name, I turned round.
莎莉叫我時，我就轉身。

The car rounded the bend at high speed.
這臺車高速過彎。

I removed a coffee stain from the shirt with a special cleanser.
我用一種特別的清潔劑把襯衫上的咖啡漬去掉了。