好書俱樂部
Be kind. For everyone is fighting a hard battle.
In the novel Wonder , Author R.J. Palacio tells the story of a boy named August, or Auggie, who has a facial deformity because of a genetic condition. Published in 2012, Wonder explores how people who stand out must deal with unwanted attention, teasing, and bullying.
At the start of the book, Auggie has been homeschooled for many years. This is because his family worries about how people will treat him in public. However, Auggie wants to experience school with other children. Therefore, he is enrolled in a private elementary school. The book follows Auggie as he struggles to make friends and be accepted at his new school.
Sue had a strange facial expression when she tasted this dish.
蘇吃這道菜時臉上有奇怪的表情。
To keep young and beautiful, the lady goes to the beauty parlor for a facial massage every week.
為了永保青春美麗,這位女士每週都到美容院做臉部按摩。
My wife does a facial every now and then.
我太太偶爾會做臉。
There was an elementary error on the first page of the book.
這本書的第一頁出現很基本的錯誤。
I took a course in elementary physics last semester.
我上學期修了一門初級物理學的課。
Jacob and his family immigrated to Germany soon after he graduated from elementary school.
雅各小學畢業後沒多久便和家人移民德國。
The old horse looked sad under its heavy burden.
老馬馱著重物看起來很哀傷。
Ever since his father passed away, Stanley has shouldered the burden of raising his family.
史丹利的父親過世後,他就負起養家的重擔。
Tom’s illness placed a huge burden on his parents.
湯姆生病讓他的雙親背負沉重的負擔。
I don’t want to burden you with these matters; I can take care of them myself.
我不想讓這些事造成你的負擔;我自己可以處理。
With purple hair, Dan stands out in a crowd.
頂著紫色的頭髮,阿丹在人群中很顯眼。
The basketball star hasn't been seen in public for years.
這名籃球明星好幾年沒公開出現了。
David never sings in public because he is too shy.
大衛從來不在公開場合唱歌,因為他太害羞了。
Jacob and his family immigrated to Germany soon after he graduated from elementary school.
雅各小學畢業後沒多久便和家人移民德國。