東西方龍大比拼 Dragons of the East and West

I admire Justin for his proficiency in English.
賈斯汀的英文造詣令我折服。

I think highly of Justin for his proficiency in English.
賈斯汀的英文造詣令我折服。

Operating this machine requires skill more than physical strength.
操作這臺機器需要的技巧比體力還多。

Please analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this proposal.
請針對這個提案分析它的優缺點。

The mirror reflects sunlight.
鏡子會反射陽光。

The polls have reflected that welfare is the top issue with voters.
這些民調反應出福利制度才是選民關注的首要議題。

We took a moment to reflect on what we were about to do.
我們花了片刻時間思考我們要怎麼做。

People's actions often reflect their inner thoughts.
人們的行動往往反映出他們內心的想法。

In times of prosperity, it is easy to find a job.
景氣好的時候找工作很容易。

Trade brought great prosperity to the ancient city.
貿易為這座古城帶來了極大的繁盛。

The man was arrested for possessing drugs when he arrived in the country.
這名男子抵達該國時，因持有毒品而被捕。

Peter’s father is possessed of a good sense of humor.
彼得的父親很有幽默感。

Peter’s father possesses a good sense of humor.
彼得的父親很有幽默感。

The boy seemed to be possessed by evil spirits.
這男孩似乎被邪靈附身了。

That busy corner is a desirable place for a restaurant.
那個車水馬龍的角落很適合開一家餐廳。

Ted tried to seek a desirable alternative to make up for his wrongdoing.
泰德試圖尋求好方法來彌補他的過錯。

It is desirable that the report (should) be finished today.
這份報告最好今天就完成。

Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
基因決定了每樣生物的種種特徵。

This usage is characteristic of American English.
這種用法是美式英語的特徵。
 

This kind of hot and spicy food is very characteristic of the food in the country.
這種辛辣食物是該國非常典型的食物。

Modern women are energetic, ambitious and, most of all, persistent in the pursuit of their goals.
現代女性有活力，有雄心，而且最重要的是，有毅力追求自己的目標。

London and New York are financial centers. 
倫敦和紐約都是金融中心。
 

The business closed due to financial problems.
這個企業由於財務問題而關閉了。
 

There is little similarity between the two sisters.
這兩姊妹長得不太像。

This city bears some similarity to San Francisco.
這個城市和舊金山有點相似。

Mary's description of the party was so vivid that I felt as though I had been there.
瑪莉把派對描述得那麼生動，讓我覺得我也曾在現場似的。

The movie's tragic ending left me with a vivid sense of deep sorrow.
這部電影的悲劇結尾讓我留下鮮明的深切悲痛感受。

Rebecca has very distinct handwriting. 
蕾貝卡的字跡非常清晰。

Taiwanese is a dialect which is completely distinct from Mandarin.
臺語是完全不同於國語的一種方言。
 

Charles tasted three distinct flavors in the soup.
查爾斯嚐出了湯裡三種明顯不同的味道。

The students felt a distinct sense of relief after the exam was over.
考試結束後，這些學生明顯感到輕鬆許多。

Our stay in Paris was certainly the highlight of our trip.
我們在巴黎停留的期間絕對是此行最精彩的部分。

You should highlight your work experience in the resume.
你應該在履歷表中突顯你的工作經驗。

We decided to set up an association of photography lovers.
我們決定成立一個攝影愛好者協會。

The exhibition was sponsored by the government in association with local businesses.
這場展覽是由政府聯合當地企業贊助舉辦的。

The smell of fresh bread has a strong association with home for me.
對我來說，新鮮麵包的香味和家有深刻的連結。

Contrary to the general myth, pigs are actually animals that love to be clean.
與一般傳統想法不同的是，豬其實是愛乾淨的動物。

The story in the magazine is just a myth. There’s not a single grain of truth in it.
雜誌裡的這則報導不過是無稽之談。毫無事實根據。

The furniture maker has been studying his craft for years.
該傢俱製造者研究這門工藝已好幾年了。

I brought some traditional crafts home as souvenirs.
我帶了一些傳統手工藝品回家當作紀念品。

A Chinese version of that novel is going to be published next year.
那本小說的中譯本預計明年出版。

Have you bought the latest version of the software?
你買了這套軟體的最新版本嗎？

I prefer the film version of Little Women .
我比較喜歡電影版的《小婦人》。

Henry tried a lighter version of curry that used yogurt instead of cream.
亨利嘗試了一種較清爽版本的咖哩，其使用優格取代鮮奶油。

Pollution has caused changes to weather patterns on a large scale.
汙染已經大幅造成天氣型態的改變。

We should start out testing on a small scale before we move on to a larger one.
我們應該先做小規模的測試，再做較大型的實驗。

Nuclear weapons cause destruction on a massive scale.
核武造成大規模的破壞。

The scale determined the weight of the package.
磅秤測出包裹的重量。

The dragon in the story has hard scales that protect its body.
那則故事中的龍有堅硬的鱗片來保護身體。

The party was small in scale, with only a few close friends attending.
這場派對規模小，僅有幾位密友參加。

In folklore, foxes often represent cunning and evil. 
民間傳說裡，狐狸通常象徵狡猾與邪惡。