隱藏著隱形力量的「效應」Hidden Forces behind Our Thinking

Tommy is an exceptionally talented boy. He can play any song right after hearing it.
湯米是個非常才華洋溢的男孩。他能在聽到任何歌曲後就馬上彈奏出來。

First impressions are often lasting impressions.
第一印象通常會持續很久。

What’s your impression of Penny’s new boyfriend?
你對潘妮的新男友印象如何？

After talking to the principal, I was left with the impression that it was a very good school.
和校長談過話後，我印象覺得這是一所很好的學校。
 

Kent made a bad impression on Nelly’s parents because he brought her home too late.
肯特給娜莉的父母留了壞印象，因為他太晚送她回家。

I have the impression that you’re not happy.
我覺得你並不快樂。

I was under the impression that Emma was marrying Robert.
我還以為艾瑪要嫁給羅伯特。

The kids left the impression of their hands in the wet cement.
這群小鬼在未乾的水泥上留下手印。

The firm was not capable of handling such a large order.
那家公司沒有能力處理如此龐大的訂單。

The firm was unable to handle such a large order.
那家公司沒有能力處理如此龐大的訂單。

Ben is capable of any act when he’s angry. 
班生氣時什麼事都做得出來。

Jenny believes things will get better under the new manager’s leadership.
珍妮相信在新任經理的領導下，情況將會有所改善。

Patrick was known for his courage and leadership.
派翠克以他的勇氣和領導能力聞名。

I changed my major in college. In hindsight, it turned out to be a very good decision.
我大學時換了主修。事後看來，那是個很好的決定。

I’m convinced of John’s innocence. 

我相信約翰是無辜的。

I’m sure of John’s innocence.

我相信約翰是無辜的。

I’m convinced that John is innocent.
我相信約翰是無辜的。

The architects will have to do a thorough evaluation of the land before the project begins.
在這項案子開始之前，這些建築師要對這塊土地做一次完整的評估。

Paul’s initial effort was a failure, but he kept trying and finally succeeded.
保羅最初的努力失敗了，但他繼續嘗試最後終於成功。

The picture was signed with the initials“J.B.,”which stood for James Brown.
這幅畫落款的姓名縮寫是 J.B.，代表詹姆士•布朗。

Please read the contract carefully and then initial here.
請仔細閱讀合約後，接著在這裡簽下你姓名的開頭字母。

Since I was a regular customer at this fashion boutique, they gave me a 30% discount on that dress.
因為我是這家精品店的老顧客，所以那套洋裝他們幫我打了七折。

Unlike her sister, Liz was extremely attractive.
和她姊姊不同的是，莉絲十分嫵媚動人。

I find the idea of rail travel attractive.
我發覺鐵道旅遊的構想頗具吸引力。