✶ 溫室效應影響睡眠 Hot Nights Can Equal Trouble

The two people were equal in ability.
這 2 人在能力方面相當。

Four plus four is equal to eight.
4 加 4 等於 8。

Four plus four equals eight.
4 加 4 等於 8。

I equal Andrew in strength.
我和安德魯的力氣不相上下。

When it comes to singing, Kent has no equal.
說到唱歌，肯特沒有勢均力敵的對手。

When it comes to singing, Kent is second to none.
說到唱歌，肯特沒有勢均力敵的對手。

This could become a global problem.
這可能成為全球的問題。

Global warming is an issue which we can’t pay too much attention to.
全球暖化是個我們再注意也不為過的議題。

Mary’s fear decreased as she calmed down.
瑪莉鎮定下來時，就不那麼害怕了。

The company has decreased the number of its staff members because of the recession.
因為經濟不景氣，公司已裁減了員工人數。

Parents shouldn't run the risk of leaving their children alone.
父母不應冒讓小孩獨處的風險。

The soldier risked his life trying to save his friend.
那位士兵冒著生命危險，企圖拯救他的朋友。

Jane's father warns her not to risk traveling alone.
珍的爸爸警告她不要冒險獨自去旅行。

Rita's mistake put her children at risk.
莉塔犯的錯使她的孩子遭受危險。

This machinery operates night and day.
這個機械裝置日夜運轉。

The doctors decided to operate on the man who just had a serious car accident.
醫生決定要替那剛發生嚴重車禍的男子動手術。

It takes practice to operate this machine.
要操作這部機器需要練習才行。

The company operates several stores across Asia.
這家公司在亞洲各地營運多間商店。

Please give your seat to elderly passengers on the bus.
在公車上請讓座給年長的乘客。

We should learn to respect the elderly.
我們應學習尊重長者。

Generally, it's considered rude to stare at people.
通常，瞪著別人看是被認為很無禮的。

The only means of access to the building is along a muddy track.
沿著一條泥濘小路是到那棟大樓的唯一途徑。

Students in this school have easy access to the lab.
該校的學生可隨時使用實驗室。

You need a card to access the building at night.
晚上時，你需要用一張卡來進入那棟建築。

Every time I access this file, my computer crashes.
每當我要讀取這個檔案時，我的電腦就會當機。

Tony’s failure arose from laziness.

東尼的失敗起因於懶惰。

After you receive this vaccine, you will be immune to the contagious disease.
你打過這劑疫苗後就會對這個傳染病免疫。