日本新生代動畫大師:新海誠 Makoto Shinkai: Anime Master (下)

We took a direct plane to New York.
我們搭乘一班直達紐約的飛機。

The new manager will take direct control of the failing department.
新經理將直接接掌那已顯衰敗的部門。

This train goes direct to London.
這列火車直達倫敦。

James went direct to the president with his report.
詹姆士帶著他的報告直接去找了總裁。

A security guard directed us to the emergency exit.
一名警衛指引我們去緊急出口。

The manager chose Maggie to direct the part-time staff.
經理選擇了瑪姬來管理那些兼職員工。

The movie was praised for its excellent editing.
這部電影因其卓越的剪輯而受到讚賞。

Emily needs some editing tools to fix the photo.
艾蜜莉需要一些編輯工具來修圖。

Tom edited the manuscripts for publication.
湯姆編輯這些手稿準備出版。

Because of his background, John got the job very easily.
由於他的背景，約翰輕易地就得到了那份工作。

The artist painted flowers against a dark background.
那位藝術家在深色背景上畫了花。

Soft background music played while the guests enjoyed their dinner.
當賓客享用晚餐時，現場播放著輕柔的背景音樂。

Family background influences personal values deeply.
家庭背景深深影響個人價值觀。

After working 20 years in New York, John is planning on going back to his hometown in Minneapolis and staying there forever.
在紐約工作二十年後，約翰計劃要回到明尼亞波里斯老家，永遠待在那裡。

I’ll love you forever and a day.
我會永遠愛你，而且還多愛你一天 ── 我會愛你到海枯石爛。

My teenage daughter loves rock ‘n’ roll.
我正值青春期的女兒熱愛搖滾樂。

Bob and I studied photography together in college.
鮑伯和我大學時一起念攝影。
 

It is not realistic to expect a promotion if you’re not devoted to your work.
你不投入工作卻想升職是很不切實際的。

You have to be realistic about your level of proficiency in English.
你要對自己的英語造詣程度務實一點。

That country is often hit by natural disasters.
該國常遭天災襲擊。

The party last night was really a disaster.
昨晚的派對真是一團亂。

The party last night was really disastrous.
昨晚的派對真是一團亂。

The local residents want the ancient temple to be preserved for future generations.
當地居民希望能為後代子孫維護這座歷史悠久的寺廟。

The police must preserve public order.
警方必須維持公共秩序

What is the best method of preserving plums?
醃製梅子最好的方法是什麼？

I like peach preserves on toast.
我喜歡吐司抹上桃子果醬吃。

This museum helps preserve indigenous culture and traditions.
這座博物館有助於保存原住民文化與傳統。

Laziness is a barrier to success.
懶惰是成功的絆腳石。

Adam's father inspired him to become a writer.
亞當的父親激勵他要當作家。

A simple childhood memory inspired the artist's latest painting.
一段簡單的童年回憶啟發了這位藝術家的最新畫作。

Mix the flour with more water to make a soft dough.
把麵粉混合更多的水，這樣就可做出柔軟的麵團了。

After you add oil and sugar into the bowl, make sure you mix well.
在碗中加入油和糖之後，一定要攪拌均勻。

Becky is always friendly. No wonder she can mix well with everyone.
貝琪總是很友善。難怪她能和大家打成一片。

Chuck thinks life is a mix of misery and sadness.
查克認為人生是摻雜了痛苦與悲傷。