椰棗：歷史悠久又健康的果實 Dates: A Fruit Rooted in History and Health

Our crops are doing poorly because of the drought.
因為乾旱，我們的農產欠收。

A flock of sheep are cropping grass on the prairie.
有一群羊在草原上吃草。

Julie had her hair closely cropped yesterday.
茱莉昨天去剪了超級短髮。

The custom is derived from an ancient story.
這習俗源自於古代的一個故事。

Only a few people survived the flood.
這次洪水只有一些人生還。

After the war, only a few historical buildings survived.
戰後，只有少數歷史建築倖存下來。

Charlie’s wife survived him by ten years.
查理的老婆比他多活 10 年。

The climate on this island is generally very nice in autumn.
一般來說，這島上秋天的氣候非常舒適宜人。

Many countries are working together to combat climate change.
多國正在共同努力對付氣候變遷。

The rumor spread like wildfire.
謠言很快就蔓延開來。

Roger spread the map out on the table and pointed out where we were.
羅傑將地圖攤在桌上，指出我們的所在地。

Kelly spread peanut butter on the toast.
凱莉把花生醬塗在烤麵包片上。

Kelly spread the toast with peanut butter.
凱莉把花生醬塗在烤麵包片上。

After playing with his cellphone for a while, Victor spread his arms out.
玩了一會兒手機後，維克多張開伸展他的雙臂。

The spread of the disease left the whole city in a state of panic.
此疾病蔓延使整座城市陷入一片恐慌。