Since we sent out the invitations, we've received five acceptances and one refusal.
我們發出請帖後，收到的回覆是五位接受，一位推辭。
The museum had just acquired a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. / Children usually acquire a new language faster than adults do.
該美術館剛剛獲得一幅畢卡索的名畫。 / 孩童學習新語言通常比成人快。
The suspect made an admission that he had lied. / Admission to the university is by examination only. / Admission is only $2.
嫌犯坦承他之前說謊。 / 進入該大學只能經由考試。 / 入場費只要兩塊錢。
He adopted a different approach to this problem. / She was adopted when she was four.
他對這個問題採取不同的手段。 / 她四歲時被收養。
We spent a most agreeable evening by the river. / This arrangement is agreeable to both sides.
我們在河邊渡過了愉快的夜晚。 / 這安排雙方都贊同。
Plants absorb water from the soil. / The old man was utterly absorbed in the book.
植物從土壤中吸收水分。 / 老人全神貫注地讀著書。
The only access to their house is that narrow road. / Each student in our school has access to a computer.
只有沿著那條狹窄的路走才能到達他們的房子。 / 學校每個學生都可以使用電腦。
Men tend to be more aggressive than women. / A successful businessman has to be aggressive.
男人通常比女人要來得有攻擊性。 / 成功的生意人要有衝勁。
What alternatives are there to choose from? / There was no alternative route open to her.
還有什麼可選擇的？ / 她沒有其他替代方法可選。
Dropping the vase was purely accidental; she did not mean to break it.
她純粹是偶然失手摔破花瓶，她無意打破它。
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. / The singer is accompanied by a pianist.
14 歲以下的兒童要有成人陪同。 / 這個歌手由鋼琴師伴奏。
It was at the Taylors' party that I first made his acquaintance. / I have a passing acquaintance with Spanish. / She's just a nodding acquaintance, not a close friend.
我是在泰勒家的宴會中認識他的。 / 我懂一點西班牙語。 / 她只是個點頭之交，不是很熟的朋友。
The freshman tried hard to adapt himself to the new conditions. / The best-seller is soon to be adapted for film.
這名新鮮人努力使自己適應新的情況。 / 這本暢銷書很快會被改編成電影。
He adjusted his tie in a mirror. / International students must learn to adjust themselves to their life abroad.
他看著鏡子調整他的領帶。 / 國際學生必須學會適應海外生活。
The female backpacker is alert to every sound and movement in the strange environment. / One fireman alerted the residents and helped them to safety.
這位女性背包客（自助旅行者）對陌生環境中每個聲音和動作都很警覺。 / 一個消防隊員通知居民並協助他們到安全的地方。