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It goes by many names: “Tube Man,” “Air Dancer,” “Tall Boy,” or “Fly Guy.” Whatever you choose to call this dancing, air-filled nylon tube, it attracts attention. In a world filled with a barrage of marketing messages, the giant tube with arms stretching out from its main cylinder definitely turns heads. Not surprisingly, Tube Man has become a popular advertising gimmick, especially at auto dealerships and gas stations.
After sitting for a long time in the car, I got out to stretch my legs.
在車內久坐之後,我下車活動一下筋骨。
Be sure to stretch before exercising.
運動前一定要先做伸展。
Tina stretched the rubber band so hard that it broke quickly.
蒂娜很用力拉緊橡皮筋,結果它很快就斷了。
Jerry stretched out his hands to take the award.
傑瑞伸出雙手領取獎品。
You have to stand for 6 hours at a stretch for this job.
這個工作需要連續站 6 小時。
Lena's arm stretched upward as she reached for the fruit. 莉娜的手臂向上伸出,試圖摘那顆果實。
We erected a monument to honor the martyrs.
我們建立一座紀念碑,以記念這些烈士。
We set up a monument to honor the martyrs.
我們建立一座紀念碑,以記念這些烈士。
We established a monument to honor the martyrs.
我們建立一座紀念碑,以記念這些烈士。
The organizers are erecting a tent to protect people
from the rain.
籌辦者們正搭起帳篷來供人們避雨。
Jane sat erect, nervously waiting for her test results.
珍坐得直挺挺的,緊張地等待她的檢查結果。
The statue stood erect in the middle of the square. 那座雕像筆直地矗立在廣場中央。
There are several curves on this road, so drive carefully.
這條路上有很多轉彎,小心駕駛。
The sudden shower threw us a curve, and we had to cancel our outdoor party.
突然的大雨讓我們措手不及,不得不取消戶外派對。
A sidewalk curves around the park.
人行步道沿著公園轉彎。
The river curves through the valley like a silver ribbon.
那條河如同銀色絲帶一般蜿蜒穿過山谷。
The car slowed down before reaching the sharp curve.
汽車在進入急轉彎前放慢了速度。
Stacey is so dynamic that she is able to work during the day and moonlight at night.
史黛西精力充沛,因此能白天工作晚上兼差。
The dynamic between temperature and humidity determines how clouds form. 溫度與溼度之間的動態關係影響雲的形成。
The market is dynamic and constantly changing.
市場是動態的,且不斷在變化。
The palm trees are swaying back and forth in the wind.
棕櫚樹在風中來回搖擺。
Don’t let that politician’s speech sway your decision.
別讓那政治人物的演講動搖你的決定。
Mary has dated that handsome boy only three times, and she is completely under his sway now.
瑪莉跟那帥哥約會才 3 次,現在卻已完全受他擺布了。
The trees swayed gently in the breeze. 樹木在微風中輕輕搖曳。
The plane is landing. Please return your seats to an
upright position.
飛機要降落了,請將您的座椅調正。
We like Walter because he is upright and dependable.
我們喜歡華特,因為他正直又可靠。
Louise sat upright as soon as she heard a scream
coming from the kitchen.
一聽到廚房傳來尖叫聲,露易絲就馬上坐直了起來。
Judy wanted to buy the nice bed, but she thought
the uprights were a bit too large.
茱蒂想買那張好床,但她認為這張床的床柱有點太大了。
Because upright pianos take up less space than
grand pianos, they are good for homes and schools.
因為直立式鋼琴會比平臺鋼琴用到較少的空間,所以適合住
家和學校。
The new sports car turns heads everywhere it goes.
這輛新跑車開到哪都引人注目。
I need to do more exercise to build up my muscles.
我需要多做運動來鍛鍊我的肌肉。
Without regular exercise, fat can build up in the body.
如果不經常運動,脂肪就會在體內堆積。