The process of making a cake is not hard. Just do it step by step. / It took longer than we expected to process all the information and make a decision.
製作蛋糕的過程不難，只要一步一步來。 / 資料處理及決策費時比預期的還要久。
He worked hard and was promoted to manager. / The singer appeared in many TV programs to promote her new album.
他因工作努力而被升為經理。 / 這位歌手上很多電視節目目促銷她的新專輯。
These textbooks don't belong to the students. They are the property of the school.
這些教科書不歸學生所有，而是學校的財產。
We have a pump for drawing water from the well. / The fire-brigade pumped water out of the flooded house.
我們用一個水泵從井裡抽水。 / 消防隊將水從被淹的房子裡抽出去。
She plans to pursue a career in politics. / He really likes her, but he's afraid to pursue her.
她計劃要在政界追求闖出一番事業。 / 他真的很喜歡她，但卻不敢追她。
Americans have been trying for decades to overcome the racial conflicts between whites and blacks.
美國人數十年來一直要解決黑白之間的種族衝突。
I polished my bicycle with this old rag. / He likes to tell people of his rise from rags to riches.
我用這塊舊抹布擦腳踏車。 / 他喜歡告訴別人他從赤貧到富有的奮鬥故事。
The student ranked first in the speech contest. / He has just been promoted to the rank of captain.
這名學生在演講比賽得到第一。 / 他剛剛被升為上尉的官階。
The unemployment rate is rising. / The company seems to rate him very highly.
失業率正在上升。 / 公司似乎對他評價很高。
He had no reaction when he found out his girlfriend was dating someone else.
發現女友在跟別人交往，他沒什麼反應。
I didn't recognize you—you've had your hair cut! / This book is now recognized as a classic.
我沒認出是妳，妳頭髮剪短了！ / 這本書現在被公認是經典之作。
I really regret yelling at my best friend. / Much to my regret, I lost touch with her.
我真後悔對我最好的朋友吼叫。 / 很遺憾的，我和她失去了聯絡。
He was just released from prison yesterday. / The singer has just released a new album.
他昨天才從監獄被放出來。 / 這歌手剛發行了一張新專輯。