小丑是搞笑的還是可怕的? Are Clowns Funny or Frightening? (上)

This wedding is a great occasion.
這場婚禮是一件大事。

On occasion, I go to see a movie alone.
我偶爾會一個人去看電影。

Occasionally, I go to see a movie alone.
我偶爾會一個人去看電影。

Behave yourself on formal occasions.
在正式場合你要守規矩。

Laughter is the best medicine.
笑是最好的良藥。⸺諺語

Linda burst into laughter after hearing Michael’s joke.
琳達聽完麥可的笑話後大笑出聲。

Linda burst out laughing after hearing Michael’s joke.
琳達聽完麥可的笑話後大笑出聲。

Barbara was born into a humble family.
芭芭拉出生在一個清寒的家庭。

Though Jackson is very famous, he is humble.
雖然傑克森很有名，他為人卻很謙虛。

Behind the grand theater, a humble workshop produced costumes for every performance.
在華麗劇院後方，一間不起眼的小工坊製作每場演出的服裝。

Not only is the singer a talented musician, but she is also an excellent performer that audiences love.
這名歌手不僅是位才華洋溢的音樂家，也是一位備受觀眾喜愛、超棒的表演者。

The surgeon has performed this operation before.
該外科醫生以前動過這種手術。

The teacher told us to perform our civic duties.
老師告訴我們要盡市民的義務。

The young actor performed with such zest that there is no doubt that he will be awarded the prize for the most outstanding actor in the play.
這名年輕男演員的演出如此賣力，他將獲頒此劇的最佳男演員獎是無庸置疑的。

Much to my surprise, most of the students performed very well on the exam.
很讓我驚訝的是，大部分的學生這次考試表現得很好。

I’m not in the mood to go to the movies with you.
Just leave me alone.
我沒有心情跟你去看電影。不管我就行了。

Don’t talk to Eric―he’s in a bad mood.
不要和艾瑞克說話 — 他心情不好。

Annie discovered that her grandmother was a member of the royalty. 
安妮發現她外婆是皇室成員。

The author received 5% royalties on each copy sold. 
這名作家每賣出一本書，就可抽 5% 的版稅。

There have been a series of burglaries on the east side of the town.
城鎮的東區發生了一連串的竊盜案件。

A new television series called Charming Betty will be starting next month.
新的電視連續劇《迷人的貝蒂》將於下個月開始播出。