《臺灣漫遊錄》奪國際布克獎/蘇門答臘紅毛猩猩首度踏上「保命樹冠橋」(全英文講解)

Mary majored in Western literature while in college.
瑪莉念大學時主修西洋文學。

Paul didn’t have time to read all the available literature on the subject.
保羅沒有時間看完有關這主題所有的現存文獻。

Let me accompany you to your house.
讓我陪你回家吧。

Fever is often accompanied by chills.
發燒常常會伴隨發冷。

In most cafés, this pastry is accompanied by a side of whipped cream.
在多數咖啡館，這款點心的一旁會附上鮮奶油。

Rapid economic growth is sometimes accompanied by environmental problems.
快速的經濟成長有時會伴隨著環境問題。

I’d like to eat some local delicacies. 
我想要嚐點在地美食。

Just feel the delicacy of this fabric.
摸摸看這塊布料細緻的質感。

Todd talked to the patient with great delicacy.
陶德非常謹慎地與病人說話。
 

The boundaries between countries are commonly known as international borders.
國與國之間的分界線通常被稱作國界。

Prior to the interview, the mayor tried to establish the boundaries of the topics to be discussed.
在訪談前，市長試圖訂定討論主題的範圍。

Readers can cross the boundary of time by reading works from different periods.
讀者能透過閱讀不同時期的作品來跨越時間的界線。

It took the country almost fifty years to rid itself of colonial rule.
該國花了幾乎 50 年才擺脫殖民統治。

Before the American War of Independence, the colonials were forced to pay taxes to the British government.
在美國獨立戰爭之前，殖民地居民被迫納稅給英國政府。

The local residents want the ancient temple to be preserved for future generations.
當地居民希望能為後代子孫維護這座歷史悠久的寺廟。

The police must preserve public order.
警方必須維持公共秩序

What is the best method of preserving plums?
醃製梅子最好的方法是什麼？

I like peach preserves on toast.
我喜歡吐司抹上桃子果醬吃。

This museum helps preserve indigenous culture and traditions.
這座博物館有助於保存原住民文化與傳統。

A young girl presented the singer with flowers.
一名年輕小姐獻花給這位歌手。

A young girl presented flowers to the singer.
一名年輕小姐獻花給這位歌手。

No good ideas were presented at the meeting.
這次會議上沒提出什麼好點子。

Let me present Mr. White, one of today’s greatest artists.
容我介紹懷特先生，他是當今最偉大的藝術家之一。

The University Theater will present Death of a Salesman tonight.
大學劇場今晚將上演《推銷員之死》。

This story unfolds against the backdrop of a war torn country.
這個故事以一個戰火紛飛的國家為背景而展開。

The captain navigated his ship through the rough 
waters during the storm. 
船長引領船隻駛過暴風雨中驚濤駭浪的海域。

 The equipment is used to help sailors navigate, 
especially during foggy conditions when it is difficult 
to see.
這設備是用來協助船員確定航行方向的，特別是在有霧的時
候，此時視線並不佳。

Clear signage helps visitors navigate public spaces more easily.
清楚的標示能幫助訪客更容易在公共空間中行動。

The delivery robot can navigate narrow hallways. 
這臺送貨機器人能在狹窄的走廊上四處行動。

The delivery robot can navigate narrow hallways. 
這臺送貨機器人能在狹窄的走廊上四處行動。

A new highway is being constructed.
一條新的高速公路正在興建中。

This story is constructed out of several legends.
這個故事由好幾個傳說創造而成。

No gas station can be found in such a remote town.
在如此偏遠的小鎮，一間加油站都找不到。

Aunt Susan is a remote relative of mine.
蘇珊姑媽是我的遠親。

There’s not even a remote chance that Porter will pass the driving test. He’s color-blind.
波特要考到駕照根本是機會渺茫。他是個色盲。

The team used a remote system to control the machine.
團隊使用遠端系統來控制那臺機器。

The lumberjack’s cottage is rather isolated.
這名伐木工人的小屋位於相當偏僻的地方。

The virus was found in an isolated case, with no evidence of further spread.
該病毒在單一病例中被發現，無進一步擴散的跡象。

A cautious person thinks twice before making an important decision.
謹慎的人做重要的決定之前都會三思。

Andy is very cautious about making commitments.
安迪對於做承諾這件事非常謹慎。

This pioneering technique could be used to cure lung cancer.
這項開創性的技術可以用於治療肺癌。

The railway connects Paris and Nice.
這條鐵路連接巴黎和尼斯。

Whenever I see that handsome young man, I connect him with my ex-boyfriend.
我每次見到那位大帥哥就聯想到我前男友。

There is no evidence to connect David to the murder.
沒有證據顯示大衛和這樁謀殺案有關。

Divide the pizza into eight slices, please.
請把披薩分成 8 片。

These books divide into three categories.
這些書分成 3 個種類。

If you divide 8 by 4, you get 2.
8 除以 4 得 2。

There is a political divide between the two families.
這 2 個家庭之間在政治方面的看法分歧。