圖解世界|本集 精彩教學影片(講解老師:Stevie & Laurie 老師)
L: Louis F: Florist
Louis is visiting a florist to buy flowers for Mother’s Day.
L: Hello, I’d like to buy some flowers for my mother.
F: That’s wonderful. What kind would you like?
L: Honestly, I’m not sure. I could use a little advice. Should I give her roses?
F: Roses usually express romantic interest. Another flower might be better.
L: I see. What flowers are most popular for Mother’s Day?
F: Well, carnations are the official Mother’s Day flower, but there are plenty of other options.

He can express himself fluently in English.
他能用流利的英文表達自己的意思。
I’ll send the package by express mail.
我會用快遞寄送這份包裹。
We took the first express to Tainan.
我們搭乘到臺南的頭班快車。
The manager said we had to send this mail by express.
經理說這封信我們必須寄快遞。
It cost more to send the package express.
用快遞寄包裹的費用更高。
George represented his company at the press conference.
喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring, though inexpensive, represents my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
This ring, though inexpensive, stands for my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
It took me about four hours to mow the lawn and trim the hedges.
鋤草和修剪籬笆花了我大約 4 個小時的時間。
My hair is not too long, so just give it a trim, please.
我的頭髮並不會太長,因此請稍加修剪就行了。
Unlike his brother, who is a very messy person, Jasper likes to maintain a trim appearance.
賈斯柏喜歡維持整潔的外表,這點和他髒亂的弟弟不一樣。
Franklin keeps trim by jogging three times a week and occasionally going to the gym near his home.
法蘭克林一週慢跑三次、偶爾去家附近的健身房來保持精瘦的身材。
The government should stem the rising crime rate.
政府應該阻止日益攀升的犯罪率。
The riot that took place over the weekend stemmed from some immigration controversies.
週末的暴動起因於某些有爭議性的移民問題。
The roses were too tall for the vase so Mary shortened the stems.
這些玫瑰花長度超過花瓶,所以瑪莉把它們的莖剪短。
You look as if you could use a drink.
你看起來好像很想喝點東西似的。
There are plenty of activities to do on the beach during the summertime.
夏天在海灘可做很多的活動。
Everyone is going hiking today. As for me, I will stay home and listen to some music.
今天大家都會去健行。至於我,我會待在家裡聽一些音樂。