說明/解釋
I think you owe me an explanation.
我想你必須向我解釋。
致命的/嚴重的
The shot was fatal./He made the fatal mistake of believing what they said.
那一槍是致命的一槍。/他犯了聽信他說的話的嚴重錯誤。
贊同的/有利的
Reaction to the plan has been generally favorable./The disease spreads quickly under favorable condition.
民眾對這個計畫的反應普遍是贊同的。/這個疾病因條件有利而散播得很快。
盛宴/宴請
We prepared a feast for the wedding.
我們為婚禮準備了盛宴。
肥沃的
The land is so fertile that three crops a year can grow.
這片土地很肥沃，一年可種三季莊稼。
去拿...來
Please fetch my glasses for me from the other room.
請到另一個房間把我的眼鏡拿來。
例外/除外
Everyone makes mistakes, and I am no exception./A full day's studying exhausts me. Vae me an exception.
每個人都會犯錯，我也不例外。/一整天念書使我精疲力竭。除了例外
展示/陳列/展示（品）
Why don't you exhibit his portrait?/The children's museum has several hands-on exhibits.
你為什麼不展出他的畫像?/兒童博物館裡有好幾個可以動手操作的展示品。
擴大/擴展
Water expands as it freezes./The hotel wants to expand its business by adding a swimming pool.
水結冰時會擴大。/飯店想增建游泳池來拓展生意。
面部的
Her facial expression didn't change.
她的面部表情沒變。
忠實的/忠貞的
He remained faithful to his wife all his life.
他終生對妻子忠貞。
告別
He bid farewell to his colleagues after 15 years' service.
服務十五年後他向同事道別。
繫緊/扣住
Fasten your seat belt.
繫緊安全帶。
傳真（機）/傳真
Can you send your report to me by fax?/Can you fax me your report?
你可以用傳真寄報告給我嗎?/你可以把報告傳真給我嗎?
兇猛的/激烈的
My grandfather became fierce when he lost his temper./There is fierce competition between the two companies.
我的祖父發脾氣時變得很粗暴。/這兩家公司之間競爭激烈。
使...疲累/耗盡/廢氣
A full day's studying exhausts me./We are in danger of exhausting the world's oil supply./Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution.
一整天念書使我精疲力竭。/我們處於耗盡世界油源的險境。/汽車的廢氣是這個都市污染的主因。
擴大/拓展
The rapid expansion of cities can cause social and economic problems./Most regions are enjoying rapid economic expansion.
城市快速擴展會造成社會和經濟問題。/大部分的區域經濟急速拓展中。
實驗性的
The drug is still at the experimental stage.
這個藥還在實驗階段。
爆炸/激增/（情緒）爆發
Several people were injured in a bomb explosion./The country is facing a population explosion./There was an explosion of laughter after his joke.
數個人在一場炸彈爆炸中受傷。/這個國家人口驟增。/他說完笑話以後大家哄堂大笑。
爆炸性的/一觸即發的/炸藥
Certain gases are highly explosive./Unemployment became an explosive issue./Police found explosives hidden in the garage.
有些氣體極易爆炸。/失業成了一觸即發的問題。/警方發現車庫藏有炸藥。
暴露/揭露
The paint came off as a result of exposure to the rain.
油漆因為受雨淋而剝落了。
延長/延伸/伸出
The professor agreed to extend the deadline./We plan to extend the kitchen by six feet./The stranger extended his hand.
教授同意延長截止日期。/我們想把廚房擴大六呎。/陌生人伸出（想要握手）。
渡船/擺渡
They waited for the ferry to return./Many boats ferry passengers from Danshui to Bali.
他們等候渡船返回。/許多船往來淡水與八里之間載客。
使...暴露/揭露
Flowers will develop only if the plants are exposed to sunlight daily./It's almost a crime to expose children to violence and sex on TV.
植物每天曝露於陽光下才會開花。/讓兒童接觸暴力和色情電視節目幾乎是犯罪行為。
程度
We were shocked by the extent of the damage./To what extent did he influence her decision?
受損程度令人震驚。/她對她的決定影響到何程度?
設施/設備
The hotel has its own pool and leisure facilities.
這個旅館有自己的游泳池和遊樂設施。
名氣
The young man set off to find fortune and fame.
青年出發去追求名利。
極好的/奇異的
You look fantastic in that dress.
你穿那件洋裝看起來漂亮極了。
幻想
George lives in a world of fantasy.
喬治整天生活在幻想的世界中。
反應/回饋
Most of the feedback we've received so far has been positive.
到目前為止我們得到的反應大部分是正面的。
小說
I enjoy reading science fiction./*Gattaca* is the best science fiction movie I have ever seen.
我喜歡科幻小說。《千鈞一髮》是我所看過最棒的科幻片。
財政/資金/財務狀況
He got the position on the strength of his skill in finance./The college has had to close due to lack of finance./She refused to answer questions about her personal finances.
他憑著自己的理財本領得到了這個職位。/這所大學因缺乏資金而關門。/她拒絕回答有關她個人財務狀況的問題。