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These days, it’s estimated that around one-third of the average tourist’s travel budget is spent on retail items. However, most souvenirs people buy on vacation probably aren’t even produced in the country they are visiting. Think of all the ball caps, T-shirts, bracelets, bumper stickers, and novelty items on sale at any tourist hotspot. Often, these items are produced on the opposite side of the world and shipped to the local area where they are sold.
In the 21st century, the current model of the souvenir industry just isn’t sustainable. The fuel spent on shipping massive containers of cheap, mass-produced items has a serious environmental impact. In many cases, the people making these inexpensive clothing and plastic items may be working at factories in poor conditions. What’s more, such souvenirs don’t benefit the local community where they are sold in the same way as locally produced items do.
We have to carry out the project on a tight budget.
我們必須在有限的預算下完成案子。
We budgeted $3,000 for our month-long trip to Europe.
我們要到歐洲旅遊一個月,預算為 3 千美金。
To get the work done on time, you need to learn how to budget your time.
要準時完工的話,你就得學習如何審慎規劃你的時間。
Experts doubted that the rapid increase in the stock market was sustainable and warned values would likely decline soon.
專家懷疑股市快速上漲是否能維持,並警告股價可能很快會下跌。
Solar and wind power are two examples of sustainable energy resources that have become more common over the years.
太陽能和風能是兩個這幾年來越見普遍的永續能源例子。
Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merger.
因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上,股價便下跌了。
I’m sorry, but we no longer have that book in stock.
很抱歉,那本書我們現在沒有貨。
We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale.
我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來賣。
We have a good stock of snacks in the cupboard― please help yourself.
我們的櫥櫃裡儲備了很多零食 ⸺ 請自取。
This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment.
這家店備有多種的戶外用品。
There’s a typhoon coming, so we should stock up on bottled water.
颱風要來了,所以我們要多囤積些瓶裝水。
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。
Many young people will gain early work experience in retail or in a restaurant.
許多年輕人會初步在零售業或餐廳獲得工作經驗。
Best Buy is a major chain in the US that retails home electronics and computer products.
百思買是美國主要的連鎖店,零售販賣家電和電腦產品。
This perfume retails at $50 a bottle, but you can buy it here for just $40.
這罐香水零售價是一瓶 50 美元,但在這裡買只要40美元。
Our store buys products from the factory and earns a profit by selling them at a higher retail price.
本店向工廠購買產品,再以較高的零售價出售它們以賺取利潤。
The stereo Trevor bought retail cost US$300, but it is on sale at a cheaper price online.
崔佛買的音響零售價為 300 美元,但現在網路上的特賣價更低。
It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
Ken will buy the laptop when it is on sale.
肯等到筆電特價時就會買。
The social media platform has taken steps to crack down on misinformation.
該社群媒體平臺已採取措施制裁不實資訊。
The majority of residents on the island can only speak their own dialect.
這島上大部分的居民只會說他們自己的方言。
Clear communication among team members contributes to the success of a project.
團隊成員之間的清楚溝通有助於專案的成功。