面面「具」到(下) Behind the Mask

My ancestors came from Germany.
我的祖先們來自德國。

This instrument is the ancestor of the modern guitar.
這種樂器是現代吉他的原型。

Digestion is a vital function.
消化是維持生命必需的功能。
 

Police officers play a vital role in maintaining social stability.
在維持社會治安方面，警察扮演了至為重要的角色。
 

This job calls for at least five years of practical experience.
這份工作需要至少 5 年的實際經驗。

Tom is a practical person and never does things beyond his ability.
湯姆是很務實的人，超過自己能力的事他從不會去做。

My teacher gave me some practical advice on how to study better.
我的老師給了我一些關於如何更有效學習的實用建議。

You look very charming when you wear that straw hat.
妳戴著那頂草帽時模樣真迷人。

The little boy used a straw to drink his juice.
小男孩用一根吸管來喝果汁。

When the boss asked him to work overtime again, John said, “That’s the last straw! I quit!”
老闆要他再加班時，約翰便說：『我已到了忍無可忍的地步了！老子不幹了！』

After hearing such a horrifying story, Tommy was afraid to go to sleep.
聽完如此驚悚的故事後，湯米怕得不敢去睡覺。

Sometimes I get a creepy feeling as if someone is looking at me.
有時我會感到毛骨悚然，覺得好像有人在看著我。

Tom was called to the principal’s office for misbehaving at school.
湯姆因為在學校行為不端而被叫到校長辦公室。

Police discovered several skulls and bones in Jim ’s backyard that belonged to the victims.
警方在吉姆家後院找到幾片受害者的頭骨跟骨頭。

When will Eddie get it into his thick skull that Ellie has a crush on him? He’s hopeless!
艾迪幾時才會開竅，知道艾莉對他有好感呢?他真是沒救了!

We will display our new range of fabrics at the exhibition.
我們將在展覽中陳列出我們各式的新款布料。

Our social fabric is being threatened by crime and a bad economy.
我們的社會結構正遭受犯罪和經濟蕭條的威脅。