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Do you remember when being famous meant landing a TV show or signing with a major label? The internet age has redefined what fame means in unexpected ways. While traditional paths to stardom still exist, the digital world has created alternative routes. Today, people with special knowledge or unique ideas can build their own audiences through social media platforms. Welcome to the age of influencers, *where everyone from makeup artists to plant enthusiasts can create their own kingdom. Here is the interesting twist: Bigger is not always better in this world.
A huge typhoon is coming, so we have no alternative but to cancel the trip.
強烈的颱風即將來臨,因此我們只有取消行程別無選擇了。
An alternative way would be to travel by plane.
另一種可供選擇的方式就是搭飛機。
Instead of giving a speech, Paula chose an alternative way to demonstrate her ideas.
寶拉不是用演講,而是選了一種非傳統的方式來呈現自己的想法。
There is no practical alternative to delaying the project.
除了延後專案之外,並沒有實際可行的替代方案。
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。
There was no recognition in my old friend’s eyes when he saw me.
我的老友見到我時沒有認出我來。
The scholar has won international recognition for his great findings.
這位學者的重大發現獲得了國際認可。
The test checks students' word recognition skills.
這項測驗確認學生的單字辨認能力。
The salesman demonstrated how to work the machine to us.
該業務員向我們示範說明如何操作這部機器。
Thousands of people demonstrated against the government this morning.
今天早上有好幾千人示威抗議政府。
The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug through carefully designed studies. 科學家透過精心設計的研究證明了這種新藥有效。
The manager tried to demonstrate his ability to lead the team.
經理試圖展現領導團隊的能力。
Our parents have authority over us when we are young.
小時候,父母可完全支配我們。
My cousin is an authority on photography.
我表哥在攝影方面是個權威。
The authorities concerned should take immediate action to deal with the problem.
有關當局應立刻採取行動處理此問題。
The young writer sought advice from an authority on classical literature.
這位年輕的作家向一位古典文學權威人士尋求建議。
Mom put labels on the medicine bottles so that we could easily distinguish them.
媽媽在藥瓶上貼標籤以利我們辨認。
The doctor labeled the expired bottle of pills as poisonous.
醫生在過期的藥瓶上貼上標籤以示有毒。
The press labeled the politician as a liar.
媒體把這名政客歸類為一個騙子。
The band just signed with a new music label.
這個樂團剛與一家新的唱片公司簽約。
The singer has many fans, ranging from children to grandparents.
這名歌手有許多粉絲,從小孩子到爺爺奶奶都有。
The curry flavors offered at this restaurant range from mild to extremely hot.
這間餐廳供應的咖哩口味從小辣到辛辣都有。
The hit single established the pop artist as a rising star in the music industry.
這首熱門單曲使那位流行音樂藝人成為音樂界正在崛起的明星。
Tom interacts well with other kids at school.
湯姆在學校和其他的小朋友互動良好。