城市因河而盛　歷史隨水而續The Lifeblood of European Cities(全程英文講解)

The new policy is intended to mold the company's culture toward innovation.
這項新政策旨在塑造公司朝向創新的文化。

The patient regained consciousness shortly after treatment.
這個病人經過治療後不久就恢復了意識。

My consciousness of their suffering urged me to offer help.
我知道他們的痛苦遭遇後，就有一股伸出援手的衝動。

South and Central Asia are regions of great strategic importance.
南亞和中亞是戰略上極為重要的區域。

After beating France, Germany secured a place in the World Cup Finals.
打敗法國隊之後，德國隊取得了進入世界盃決賽的席位。

The tables at this restaurant are all secured firmly to the floor.
這家餐廳的桌子都被緊緊地固定在地板上。

Endangered species should be secure against poachers.
瀕臨絕種的物種應該要避免受到盜獵者所危害。

The climbers tied the ropes to a secure anchor before continuing upward.
登山者在繼續往上攀登之前，把繩子繫在穩固的固定點上。

That cram school is a highly profitable business.
那間補習班是間高利潤的事業。

Mom spent a profitable day studying French.
媽媽善用一天的時間學法文。

The troops of the two countries were exhausted after eight years of fierce combat.
經過八年的激戰，兩國的部隊都已筋疲力竭。

The government took effective measures to combat crime in the city.
政府採取有效措施打擊該市的犯罪。

The city planted more trees to combat the effects of rising temperatures.
這座城市種植更多樹木來對抗氣溫上升的影響。

Some of the commercial laws have been amended.
商業法有部分已有所修訂。

The company’s new product was a commercial success.
該公司的新產品取得了商業上的成功。

I don’t watch much TV because the commercials drive me crazy.
我很少看電視因為廣告會令我抓狂。

Mary's description of the party was so vivid that I felt as though I had been there.
瑪莉把派對描述得那麼生動，讓我覺得我也曾在現場似的。

Miniskirts used to be in fashion, but they’re out of fashion now.
迷你裙以前很流行，但現在退燒了。

Austin always does things in that fashion.
奧斯汀總是以那種方式行事。

The old man fashioned a pipe out of clay.
這老人用陶土捏出一根菸管。

Our goal is to unite the labor unions to oppose the new policy.
我們的目標是聯合這些勞工團體反對這項新政策。

We should unite, or we’ll be defeated by the enemy.
我們要團結，否則會被敵人擊潰。

The store prospered under new management.
這家店在新的經營策略下生意興隆。

The tourism industry prospered after the new airport opened.
新機場啟用後，觀光業蓬勃發展。

The loud alarm caused me to have a rude awakening.
大響的鬧鐘讓我驚醒。

The protest marked an awakening of political awareness among students.
這場抗議標誌著學生政治意識的覺醒。

To Carter's amazement, he was elevated to manager due to his outstanding performance at work. 
令卡特驚訝的是，他因為工作表現很傑出而被晉升爲經理。

The travelers took refuge from the rain in the deserted hut.
旅人在廢棄的小屋裡躲雨。

This part of the mountain was declared by the government as a site of wildlife refuge. 這塊山地被政府公告為野生動物保護區。