舒適飛長途小撇步 Getting Comfortable on Long-Haul Flights

This meat is too tough, Mom. I think you overcooked it.
媽，這塊肉好硬。我想妳把它煮得太老了。

Tom is tough on his son because he thinks his child is a little too naughty.
湯姆對他兒子很嚴厲，因為他覺得他孩子有點太頑皮。

Compared to last month’s test, this one wasn’t too tough.
跟上個月的考試比起來，這次的考試不算太難。

In comparison with last month’s test, this one wasn’t too difficult.
跟上個月的考試比起來，這次的考試不算太難。

My brother likes to wear loose clothes and pants.
我弟弟喜歡穿寬鬆的衣褲。

The air crash took place because a screw on the plane’s wing came loose.
空難發生的原因是機翼上的一支螺絲鬆脫了。

Minnie’s dog is running loose in the park.
米妮的狗在公園裡四處亂跑。

I’d like to reserve a room for three nights.
我要訂房住三晚。

I’d like to make a reservation for three nights.
我要訂房住三晚。

I’d like to book a room for three nights.
我要訂房住三晚。

You should keep some money in reserve for a rainy day.
你應儲備一些錢以備不時之需。

This area is a wildlife reserve and hunting is strictly prohibited.
這裡是野生動物保護區，嚴禁打獵。

After sitting for a long time in the car, I got out to stretch my legs.
在車內久坐之後，我下車活動一下筋骨。

Be sure to stretch before exercising.
運動前一定要先做伸展。

Tina stretched the rubber band so hard that it broke quickly.
蒂娜很用力拉緊橡皮筋，結果它很快就斷了。

Jerry stretched out his hands to take the award.
傑瑞伸出雙手領取獎品。

You have to stand for 6 hours at a stretch for this job.
這個工作需要連續站 6 小時。

Linda is barely 18 years old and yet has two children.
琳達只有 18 歲，卻已經有 2 個小孩了。

With such a meager income, John is barely able to make ends meet.
約翰的收入很少，收支勉強過得去。

Education should be a preparation for life after graduation.
教育應是為畢業後的人生做準備。

Many students are studying in the library in preparation for the upcoming finals.
許多學生正在圖書館念書以準備即將來臨的期末考。

They’re making preparations for the prince’s birthday party.
他們正在為王子生日派對的事宜做準備。

Despite all the material comforts, the rich man isn’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。