生活快遞|本集 精彩教學影片(講解老師:Chris & Antony 老師)
A study by American psychologist Dr. Lawrence Kutner in the mid-2000s found that as many as 65% of seven-year-olds had an imaginary friend. A similar study in the UK found that 17% of children aged 3 to 10 have imaginary friends. According to the same study, the peak age for having an imaginary friend is four years old.
These and other studies have shown that having imaginary friends can be good for children in many ways. They can help children develop social skills, provide comfort and companionship, and give children greater emotional support. Having imaginary friends can be a sign of intelligence as well, though not all intelligent children will have one.
The young man climbed to the peak of the mountain in record time.
這位年輕人以破紀錄的時間攀上山峰。
Sam’s business was at its peak when he was in his mid-40s.
山姆在 45 歲左右時事業到達顛峰。
Traffic in Taipei reaches its peak at about 8 a.m.
臺北的交通大約在早上 8 點達到巔峰。
The temperature in this area may peak at thirty seven degrees Celsius tomorrow.
明天這地區的溫度可能會達到攝氏 37 度。
December is one of the peak periods for our business.
十二月是我們業務的高峰期之一。
The mistake was ignored and later developed into a major problem.
這錯誤被忽略,後來就演變成一個大問題。
In this class, you can develop your writing skills.
在這門課裡,你可以提高寫作技巧。
I have some film I would like to have developed today.
我今天有一些底片想要沖洗。
Gary tried to develop good habits, such as exercising every day.
蓋瑞試著培養好習慣,例如每天運動。
Despite all the material comforts, the rich man is''t happy.
這個富翁儘管有種種的物質享受,卻仍不快樂。
I find comfort in listening to music whenever I feel troubled.
每當我心煩時就會在聽音樂中找到慰藉。
We comforted the woman when her child was killed in a car accident.
這位婦人的孩子在車禍中喪生,我們便安慰她。
A soft blanket can bring comfort on a cold night.
一條柔軟的毯子能在寒冷的夜晚帶來舒適。
My sister finds comfort in listening to her favorite singer's slow songs.
我妹妹會透過聽最喜歡歌手的慢歌找到安慰。
I live next to the bank opposite the train station.
我住在火車站對面的銀行旁邊。
Everyone says that Jane is a nice girl, but I hold the opposite view.
每個人都說珍是好女孩,不過我卻持相反的看法。
I didn't mean to hurt you ― quite the opposite. I was trying to help you.
我並非故意要傷害你 ── 事實正好相反。我一直想幫你。
Ted finally told the woman sitting opposite to put out her cigarette.
泰德最後要坐在對面的女子把菸熄掉。
Emily's calm personality is the complete opposite of Jack's energy.
艾蜜莉冷靜的個性正好與傑克的活力完全相反。
Rudy always lets his children run wild.
魯迪總是放縱他的孩子。
Too much stress can lead to mental illness.
過多壓力會引發心理疾病。