全球節慶 |本集 精彩教學影片(講解老師:Stephen & Minnie 老師)
Trace the origins of birthday cakes and explore how different cultures celebrate birthdays beyond the classic cake.
For many people, it’s hard to imagine celebrating a birthday without gathering around a cake, singing a birthday song, and blowing out candles. However, have you ever wondered why people eat cakes on their birthdays? As it turns out, this delicious tradition has a long history.
I twisted my head around to see what was going on.
我轉頭看發生了什麼事。
Be honest. Don't twist the truth.
要老實。別扭曲事實。
I don’t like John because he tends to twist people's words.
我不喜歡約翰,因為他常曲解大家的話。
Terry gave the cap of the jar another twist to open it.
泰瑞又扭轉了罐子的瓶蓋一次,試圖打開它。
When Jerry heard the music, he rushed onto the dance floor to do the twist.
傑瑞一聽到音樂就衝進舞池跳扭扭舞。
The movie had a twist at the end that surprised everyone.
這部電影在結尾有個轉折,讓所有人都感到驚訝。
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。
No one remained in the hall soon after the concert was over.
音樂會結束沒多久,大廳裡一個人影都不剩了。
Though divorced, Anna and David still remain friends.
雖然離婚了,安娜和大衛仍是朋友。
The problem still remains unsolved.
這個問題仍然一直沒被解決。
It remains to be seen which team will win.
哪一隊會贏尚有待觀察。
So many children came to the party that additional tables and chairs were required.
參加派對的孩子真多,以致於需要備用的桌椅。
You have to pay an additional charge for overweight baggage.
超重的行李你必須額外付費。
Completion of this project calls for an additional $500,000.
要完成這項計畫另需 50 萬美元。
As it turns out, our new manager is Amy, not Luke.
結果我們新的經理是艾咪,不是路克。
Researchers say lung cancer is linked to smoking.
研究者指出肺癌與抽菸有關。
Daisy's income doesn't add up to the amount of bills she has to pay.
黛西的收入不及她應繳的帳單。
Helen asked me three questions in one breath.
海倫一口氣問我三個問題。