The cabin was burnt to ashes. / All her hopes and dreams had turned to ashes.
小木屋燒成灰燼。 / 她所有的希望和夢想都化為灰燼。
The government is trying to attract industry to the area. / It is natural for people to be attracted to beautiful things.
政府正設法吸引工業到該區域。 / 人被美麗的事物所吸引是很自然的事情。
The automobile displaced the horse-drawn carriage, causing a revolution in our way of traveling.
汽車取代了馬車,使旅行的方式發生革命性的變化。
I find it difficult to stay awake in English classes. / The thunder awoke me.
我覺得要在英文課保持清醒不容易。 / 雷聲把我驚醒了。
I awakened early because of the noise. / They were awakened by the sound of gunfire.
我因那吵雜聲很早就醒了。 / 他們被槍聲吵醒。
Phil was awarded the top prize for children's books. / My mom won an award in a cooking contest.
菲爾獲得童書的頭獎。 / 我媽媽曾在烹飪比賽得獎。
I am aware that this is a tough job. / The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.
我知道這是件棘手的工作。 / 孩子們知道吸毒的危險。
The exchange student is still awkward with chopsticks. / After he spoke there was an awkward silence.
這交換學生仍不太會用筷子。 / 他發言之後,隨之而來的是一陣令人不自在的沈默。
He slammed the door with a loud bang. / I banged at the door, but nobody came.
他砰的一聲關上了門。 / 我用力敲門但是沒有人來。