Contrary to all our expectations, he's found a well-paid job. / It wasn't a good thing; on the contrary, it was a huge mistake.
與我們預期相反的是，他找到高薪工作。 / 這不但不是件好事，相反的，是個大錯誤。
The doctor made outstanding contributions to children's medicine. / All contributions, big or small, will be much appreciated.
這位醫師對兒童醫學有傑出貢獻。 / 感謝您的捐款，多寡隨意。
I asked them to turn down the volume of their music, but they were not very cooperative.
我請他們將音樂關小聲，但他們不是很配合。
He is content with his current job. / My explanation seemed to content him.
他對現在的工作很滿意。 / 我的解釋似乎令他滿意。
The novel shows a sharp contrast between social classes. / The birth rate for older women has declined, but by contrast, births to teenage mothers have increased. / The book compares and contrasts the various methods used in language teaching.
這本小說中可以看出強烈的社會階級對比。 / 年紀較大的女性生育率降低，相較之下，未成年生育率則是增加。 / 這本書比較對照了不同的語言教學的方法。
He contributed half of his savings to the relief fund. / Alcohol contributes to 100,000 deaths a year in the US. / Stress is a contributing factor in many illnesses.
他將積蓄的一半捐獻給救濟基金。 / 飲酒每年在美國造成 10 萬人死亡。 / 壓力是許多疾病的成因。
People were amazed at the little boy's ability to cope with the difficult situation.
小男孩處理困境的能力使眾人驚訝。
The annoyed resident sent a letter to the council to complain about the noise.
一位憤怒的居民寄信到委員會檢舉噪音。
I picked up some candy at the checkout counter. / Rebels act counter to old conventions.
我在結帳櫃檯順手拿了些糖果。 / 叛逆者的行為與舊習俗相悖。
The contents of his bag spilled all over the floor. / The stories in the book can be found in the table of contents.
他袋子裡的東西灑了滿地。 / 書中的故事可以在目錄中找到。
These events are meaningless outside their historical context. / We can often tell the meaning of a word from its context.
這些事抽離了歷史背景就顯得毫無意義。 / 我們往往可以從一個字的上下文判斷它的意思。
Ads often convey the message that being thin is beautiful. / If you see him, do convey my apologies to him.
廣告常傳達「瘦就是美」的訊息。 / 如果你看到他，務必代我向他致歉。
Make sure the container is microwavable. / A container truck overturned on the highway.
確定此容器是可微波的。 / 貨櫃車在公路上翻覆。
The hotel has a restaurant for the convenience of the guests. / There's a convenience store around the corner.
為方便顧客，這家旅館設有餐廳。 / 街角有個便利商店。
In many countries, it is a convention to wear black at funerals. / The Republican national convention was held in Houston that year.
很多國家都有穿黑衣參加喪禮的習俗。 / 那年共和黨全國代表大會在休斯頓舉行。
The newlyweds didn't want a conventional wedding, so they got married while bungee jumping.
那對新婚夫妻不想要傳統的婚禮，因此以高空彈跳形式進行婚禮。
The success of the project relies on the cooperation of all involved parties.
這個企劃案的成功有賴所有參與團隊的合作。
I assure you that my actions will correspond to my words. / He hasn't seen or corresponded with his ex-wife for many years.
我向你保證，我將言行一致。 / 他多年沒有和前妻見面或通信。
Don't put boiling water in the glass or it will crack. / Cracks appeared in the dry ground.
玻璃杯中不要放入沸水，不然會裂開。 / 乾掉的地上出現裂縫。