數學不會就是不會？計數符號你一定會！More Than Just Lines: The Silent Power of Tally Marks

Nowadays many firms are seeking vertical integration to increase productivity.
現今有很多公司正在尋求垂直整合，以提升生產力。

The artist said that the verticals in his paintings represent people’s connection to Heaven.
這位藝術家說他畫中的垂直線代表人們和天堂之間的連結。

Although prices had already been slashed
significantly for the sale, many prospective buyers 
still thought the items were too expensive.
雖然這次拍賣的價格已大幅調降，但很多潛在買家仍覺得這
些東西太貴了。
 

Rick has several part-time jobs, but mostly he is an 
editor-slash-teacher at a couple of companies.
瑞克有幾個兼職工作，但通常他是幾家公司的編輯兼老師。

During the fight with the robber, Greg suffered a 
long, painful slash on one of his arms.
葛瑞格在與強匪搏鬥的時候，他一隻手臂遭劃傷，傷口很長
又很痛。

The road and the canal run parallel to each other for about 40 miles.
這條道路和運河彼此平行約 40 英里。

Parallel concerts took place in London, Tokyo, and New York.
類似的演唱會同時在倫敦、東京和紐約舉辦。

There are several parallels between the lives of the two celebrities. For instance, both were child stars who quit acting as adults.
這兩位名人的生平有一些相似處。例如，他們倆都是童星， 但長大後就不再演戲了。

The breakthrough is without parallel in medical history.
這項突破性進展在醫學史上是舉世無雙的。

The breakthrough has no parallel in medical history.
這項突破性進展在醫學史上是舉世無雙的。

The two roads parallel each other for several kilometers before turning in different directions.
這兩條路並列好幾公里後才分開往不同的方向。

To many performers, nothing parallels the excitement of performing on stage in front of an audience.對許多表演者來說，沒有什麼比上臺在觀眾面前表演來得更令人激動了。

My uncle's behavior changed after he suffered a stroke.
我叔叔中風之後，行為舉止都變了。

With a stroke of his pen, Simon signed his name.
賽門一筆簽下他的名字。

The champion swimmer's best stroke is definitely backstroke.
這名冠軍泳將最擅長的游法非仰式莫屬。

The player hit a home run with one stroke of his bat.
這名球員用球棒一揮就擊出全壘打。

Scientists say that stroking your pet can improve your mood.
科學家說撫摸寵物可以改善心情。

The party ended at the stroke of midnight.
派對在午夜十二點整時結束。

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。

Management decided to initiate a new marketing strategy.
管理階層決定展開一套新的行銷策略。

My father initiated me into the art of diplomacy.
父親帶領我初步認識了外交上的藝術。

Carl was initiated into a fraternity right after entering college.
卡爾進大學後馬上就加入了一個兄弟會。

Only the initiates of the organization really knew its deep, dark secrets.
只有這個組織的新成員知道該組織深沉、黑暗的祕密。

E-sports were included in the recognized events of the 2022 Asian Games.
電子競技被列入 2022 年受亞運會認可的項目中。

By convention, it’s usually the man who proposes to the woman.
按傳統，通常都是男人向女人求婚。

Business people wear suits according to social convention.
生意人根據社會習俗穿西裝。
 

Issues concerning the use of mercy killings are raised and discussed in the medical convention.
關於使用安樂死的數個議題在醫學會議上被提及與討論。

Draw a horizontal line at the bottom of the page and sign your name above it.
在這一頁的底部畫一條橫線，並在線上簽署你的名字。

Most of the paintings of this painter are full of horizontals. 
這名畫家大部分的畫作都充滿水平線。

The new undersea tunnel will be completed soon.
那座新的海底隧道很快就會完工。

You need a complete change of diet.
你必須完全改變飲食。

No trip to Taiwan is complete without a visit to the night markets.
沒去過夜市，臺灣之行就不算完整。

Finally, the work on the opera house is complete.
歌劇院的工程終於完成了。

Convicted of credit card fraud, the American was sentenced to three years in prison.
信用卡詐欺罪名成立後，這位美國人被判刑 3 年。

Brendan claimed to be a psychic, but most people recognized him as a fraud.
布蘭登自稱是通靈者，但大部分的人都覺得他是個騙子。

The little girl answered her teacher’s question in a confident manner.
小女孩很有自信地回答了老師的問題。

Jill has changed her manner toward Michael.
吉兒已經改變了她對邁可的態度。

Why don’t the couple sitting at the table over there teach their children good manners?
坐那桌的夫妻怎麼不教他們的小孩要懂禮貌呢？

Those media companies have formed a combine.
這些媒體公司組成了一個聯盟。

With the help of the combine, harvesting became more efficient.
在聯合收割機的幫助下，收割作物變得更有效率。