搭飛機羞羞臉 搭火車好驕傲(下) Flight Shame and Train Bragging

Vincent played a major role in the play.
文森在這齣戲中扮演一個重要的角色。

I majored in accounting in college.
我大學主修會計。

I chose accounting as my major in college.
我大學主修會計。

Cory found the TV show interesting.

柯瑞認為這檔電視節目很有趣。

The United Nations was founded in 1945.
聯合國創立於西元 1945 年。

Jerry skipped lunch in order to get his work done.
傑瑞略過午餐沒吃以把工作做完。

Tom’s mother gave him a good spanking because he skipped class.
湯姆的媽媽因為他蹺課狠狠打了他的屁股。

The little girl gave a skip of joy when she got her new puppy.
當這個小女孩獲得她的新小狗時，她快樂地跳起來。

The final part of the tour sounded boring so we gave it a skip.
因為這趟旅程最後一段聽起來很無趣，所以我們跳過。

The central government has promised to cut taxes.
中央政府已承諾要減稅。

Which do you prefer―democratic or communist government?
你比較喜歡哪一種 — 民主還是共產政體？

The sails of the boat flapped in the strong wind.
這艘船的帆在強風中擺動著。

As the ship sailed to Europe, it faced heavy waves.
這艘船航向歐洲時遇到了巨浪。

It was a nice day to sail a boat on the lake.
今天在湖泊上開船過得真愉快。

Judy’s father taught her how to sail when she was young.
茱蒂年輕時，她父親有教她如何駕船。

Ms. Brown has a good influence on the students.
布朗老師對學生有正面的影響。

What you do now will greatly influence your future.
你現在的作為會大大影響你的未來。

Adults are responsible for their actions.
成年人要為自己的行為負責。

Wendy is a responsible young woman.
溫蒂是個負責任的女青年。

The animal rights activists protested against the killing of stray animals.
動物權益分子抗議撲殺流浪動物的行為。

The writer's best-selling book made him an instant celebrity. 
那位作家的暢銷書使他一時間成了名人。

Celebrity can be fun and exciting, but it also has its disadvantages, including a lack of privacy.
出名這件事或許既有趣又刺激，但也有缺點，包含缺乏隱私。

A neighbor's protest about the noise ended the party.
有位鄰居抗議太吵，致使派對結束。
 

A large protest was held outside the building.
大樓外面舉行了一次大規模的抗議行動。
 

The farmers launched a demonstration in protest against the new policy.
農民發動示威以抗議該項新政策。

The lottery winner became a millionaire overnight.
這名樂透得主一夕之間成了百萬富翁。

I stayed at my friend’s house overnight doing homework.
我整晚待在我朋友家做功課。

After Phoebe released that song, she became an overnight star.
菲比發行了那首歌之後，一夕之間成了明星。

I am taking the overnight train to Moscow.
我要搭夜班火車去莫斯科。

The boy group's popularity grew overnight after the dance challenge video was posted.
舞蹈挑戰的影片一發布，那個男團的人氣一夜間大增。

Ralph prefers domestic products to imported ones.
與進口產品相比，雷夫更喜歡國產品。

I have many domestic chores to do on weekends.
週末時我有許多家事要做。