一機在手資訊無窮？專注不再思緒成窮Scrolling Away Memory, Losing Your Mind to the Screen

The government is planning to reduce its dependence on foreign oil.
政府正計劃要減少對外國石油的依賴。

Long-term use of certain painkillers may lead to dependence.
長期使用某些止痛藥可能會導致依賴。

The author of this book is also a famous scholar in his country.
在他的國家裡，本書的作者同時也是一位知名的學者。

All staff must obey the new regulations. 
所有同仁都要遵守新規定。

Plants use water regulation to survive in dry environments.
植物透過水分調節以在乾燥環境中生存。

Our attention spans are overloaded by constant notifications and updates.
我們的專注力會因源源不絕的通知與更新而超過負荷。

Postal workers stayed late to process the unsorted mail after the long weekend.
郵政人員在連假後加班處理未分類的信件。

It’s going to be a difficult performance, but the dancers are mentally prepared for it.
那將會是場困難的表演，但舞者們已做好了心理準備。

After four games of badminton, Tom was exhausted.
打了四場羽毛球後，湯姆筋疲力盡了。

After four games of badminton, Tom was tired out.
打了四場羽毛球後，湯姆筋疲力盡了。

After four games of badminton, Tom was worn out.
打了四場羽毛球後，湯姆筋疲力盡了。

I don't recall seeing that girl before.
我不記得以前曾見過那個女孩子。

I don't remember seeing that girl before.
我不記得以前曾見過那個女孩子。

Toyota has decided to recall all the cars produced in 2004 because of some mechanical problems.
由於若干機械毛病，豐田汽車公司決定召回所有在2004 年生產的車輛。
 

James has total recall of the events of that night.
詹姆士對那晚發生的事記得清清楚楚。
 

The company ordered a recall of the dictionary, as the book contained several errors.
公司命令把那本字典全部收回，因為書裡面有好幾處錯誤。
 

The witness tried to recall every detail of the accident to help with the investigation.
那位目擊者試著回想事故的每個細節，以協助調查。

The doctor advised Grandfather not to climb too many stairs.
醫生建議爺爺別爬太多樓梯。

Travelers have been advised that they should avoid going out alone after dark.
遊客們已被告知天黑後要避免單獨外出。

My parents advised me to save money instead of spending it on unnecessary things.
爸媽建議我存錢，而不是花在不必要的東西上。

Laura has been suffering from constant physical pain.
蘿拉飽受持續不斷的身體病痛。

The Law of Gravity is one of the most basic physical laws you should know.
萬有引力定律是你應該知道的最基本物理定律之一。

You should have a physical (checkup) regularly.
你應該要定期做健康檢查。

Native Americans used smoke signals as means of communication.
美國原住民過去用煙幕訊號作為聯絡的方式。

My sister studied communications at university.
我姊姊念大學時曾修傳播學。

Lack of communication may lead to problems in relationships.
缺乏溝通可能會造成人際關係上的問題。

The teacher encourages open communication in class.
老師鼓勵在課堂上開放式的溝通。

The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。

Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。