The dispute has scared away potential investors. / She has acting potential, but she needs training.
這一爭端嚇走了潛在的投資者。 / 她有表演潛力，但需要訓練。
He predicted that an earthquake was coming. / The market is predicted to return by the end of the year.
他預言將發生地震。 / 景氣預計在年底前復甦。
The presentation of prizes will begin at 3 o'clock. / Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products. / I'll make a short presentation.
頒獎儀式將在三點開始。 / 產品要賣得出去，呈現的方式是很重要的。 / 我將做個簡短的報告。
Preservation of the environment is vital. / The police are responsible for the preservation of the peace and order of society.
環境保護至關重要。 / 警察負責維持社會的安寧和秩序。
We must preserve the environment for future generations. / It's necessary to preserve the tradition.
我們必須為後代保護環境。 / 這項傳統必須維持。
Our prime concern is the safety of customers. / The building is a prime example of 1960s architecture.
顧客安全至上。 / 這棟建築是 60 年代的經典代表。
Primitive people often lived in caves. / Early settlers had to cope with very primitive living conditions.
原始人常常住在山洞裡。 / 早期開拓者要應付非常簡陋的生活環境。
Mark is a prominent scientist. / A single tree in a field is prominent.
馬克是傑出的科學家。 / 田裡孤零零一棵樹很顯眼。
He got a promotion for his great performance. / They're planning a big promotion for their new products. / He won an essay contest about the promotion of world peace.
他的優良表現使他獲得晉升。 / 他們正籌劃舉辦一次新產品的大促銷活動。 / 他贏得一項有關促進世界和平的作文比賽。
He polished his glasses with a handkerchief before answering. / Your essay is good; you just need to polish it a bit.
回答之前，他用手帕擦拭了一下眼鏡。 / 你的文章很好，只需再稍加修改一下。
We are not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. / Passengers for Tokyo should proceed to gate 50.
我們不確定要不要繼續銷售。 / 前往東京的旅客請至 50 號登機門。
Engineers turned the deserts into fertile and productive land by building an 800-mile canal.
工程師建造了一條 800 哩的運河，將沙漠變成肥沃多產的土地。
That is a highly profitable business. / I had a very profitable conversation with my advisor.
那是一個利潤頗豐的行業。 / 我和指導教授談話很有收穫。
A plot to bomb the palace was uncovered. / The plot was a little confusing. / They plotted to blow up the White House.
炸皇宮的陰謀被發現了。 / 這情節有點令人搞不清楚。 / 他們密謀要炸白宮。
The possession of a degree does not guarantee you a job. / The ring is one of her favorite possessions.
擁有一個學位不能保證你找到工作。 / 這戒指是她其中一項最愛的所有物。
You should seek professional advice. / Kobe signed as a professional when he was only 18.
你應該尋求專業的建議。 / 科比 18 歲就簽約為職業球員。