掌心上的歐洲：國家榮耀，還是口袋煩惱？Europe in Your Palm: National Pride or Pocket Burden?

John gripped the coins tightly in his palm.
約翰把這些錢幣緊緊地握在掌中。

Betty and Tom were strolling under palm trees near the beach.
貝蒂和湯姆在海灘附近的棕櫚樹下散步。

My friend makes a living by practicing astrology and palm reading.
我朋友以占卜及看手相謀生。

Raymond is not consistent in his opinions. 
雷蒙的意見前後不一致。

The author has a consistent style of writing.
這位作者保有一貫的寫作風格。

John’s actions are consistent with his words.

約翰言行一致

John’s actions are in accord with his words.

約翰言行一致

John’s actions correspond with his words.
約翰言行一致

There have been a series of burglaries on the east side of the town.
城鎮的東區發生了一連串的竊盜案件。

A new television series called Charming Betty will be starting next month.
新的電視連續劇《迷人的貝蒂》將於下個月開始播出。

I live next to the bank opposite the train station.
我住在火車站對面的銀行旁邊。

Everyone says that Jane is a nice girl, but I hold the opposite view.
每個人都說珍是好女孩，不過我卻持相反的看法。

I didn't mean to hurt you ― quite the opposite. I was trying to help you.
我並非故意要傷害你 ── 事實正好相反。我一直想幫你。

Ted finally told the woman sitting opposite to put out her cigarette.
泰德最後要坐在對面的女子把菸熄掉。

Emily's calm personality is the complete opposite of Jack's energy.
艾蜜莉冷靜的個性正好與傑克的活力完全相反。

Australia is a continent; New Zealand isn’t.
澳洲是一塊大陸，紐西蘭不是。

There used to be many Native American tribes on the American Continent.
美洲大陸一度曾有許多美國原住民部落。

Our teacher asked us to write an outline before writing our research papers.
老師要求我們先擬大綱再寫研究報告。

Jessie knows the outline of the lecture, but not the details.
潔西知道這堂課的大概，但對細節並不了解。

At the interview, Nancy outlined the requirements for the position.
面試的時候，南西就這個職位的必要條件做了重點說明。

In the report, the problems we faced were clearly outlined.
在報告中，我們所面臨的問題被清楚地概述出來。

This document outlines a plan for developing the coast.
這份文件概述一項沿海開發計畫。

 In the Bible, lambs symbolize people, and a 
shepherd symbolizes Jesus. 
在《聖經》裡，小羊代表人民，牧羊人則代表耶穌。

The representative of the monarch had a close 
relationship with the royal family. 
該君主的代表人與皇室有密切的關係。

How much foreign currency did you take with you when you went abroad?
你出國時帶了多少外幣?

The medical community is sparing no effort to promote human health.
醫學界正不遺餘力提升人類的健康。

Many people in the community joined the festival.
社區裡有許多人參加了這項節慶活動。

Hank is active in the online gaming community.
漢克在網路遊戲社群中非常活躍。

The team remained united despite the challenges.
儘管面臨挑戰，團隊仍然保持團結。

E-sports were included in the recognized events of the 2022 Asian Games.
電子競技被列入 2022 年受亞運會認可的項目中。

If the generation gap between parents and their children could be narrowed, there wouldn’t be so many social problems.
假使父母與子女間的代溝能縮小，就不會有那麼多的社會問題了。