藍色背後的祕密(上) The Meaning of Blue

Karen gazed at Johnson in amazement when he said that he would marry his elementary schoolmate, Joan.
強森說他要娶小學同學瓊安時，凱倫驚訝地盯著他看。

When the woman looked over at him, Ben averted his gaze.
當女子看著班時，他移開視線。

I met Judy’s gaze across the crowded dance floor.
我和茱蒂在擁擠的舞池中目光相會。

Ross is an expert on social psychology.
羅斯是社會心理學專家。

The country had enjoyed many years of stability, but all that changed when enemy forces attacked the government.
該國穩定地度過好幾年，但一切在敵軍攻擊政府後全變了。

It is John's stability that makes him such a reliable friend.
正是約翰穩重的個性使他成為值得信賴的朋友。

All bosses like productive employees.
所有的老闆都喜歡有生產力的員工。

Nick had a productive day at work, so he treated himself to a beer.
尼克因工作富有成效，所以他請自己喝一杯啤酒。

Mornings are usually my most productive time.
早晨通常是我最有生產力的時候。

I didn't take sides during their fight. I tried to remain neutral.
他們爭吵時我沒偏袒任何一方。我試著保持中立。

Make sure you put the car in neutral before you start the engine.
你啟動引擎時要確定把車子打到空檔。

David can't help feeling depressed after failing the exam.
大衛考試不及格後，不禁感到沮喪。

Greta has been depressed for weeks and refuses to go out. 葛瑞塔已經沮喪了好幾個禮拜且拒絕出門。

Not all mushrooms are edible; some are poisonous.
並非所有的菇類都可食用；有些是有毒的。

The smell of rotten food disgusts me. 
腐敗的食物味道令我作嘔。

The rotten official was sentenced to five years in prison.
該貪腐官員被判處五年徒刑。