Are there any non-alcoholic beverages to order at the bar? / His childhood was traumatized by his father, who was an alcoholic.
這家酒吧有不含酒精的飲料可以點嗎?/ 他童年精神創傷,由於有個酒鬼父親。
I acknowledge that her criticism is just. / The candidate waved to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd.
我承認她的批評是公正的。/ 候選人揮手對大眾的歡呼表示感謝。
The administration of a big business requires people skills. / The last administration did a lot to curb inflation.
管理一個大企業需要人際關係的處理技巧。/ 上屆政府做了大量工作以抑制通貨膨脹。
People adore him for his noble character. / We adore our sisters and brothers.
人們因他人格高貴而敬重他。/ 我們愛自己的兄弟姊妹。
What's the next item on the agenda? / What's on your agenda today?
議程上下一個項目是什麼?/ 你今天有哪些工作要做?
I bowed my head in acknowledgement of guilt. / A small sum of money is sent in acknowledgement of your help.
我低下頭來承認過失。/ 為感謝您的幫助我們寄上一小筆錢。
I cannot abide the loud noise anymore. / If you join the club, you must abide by its rules.
我再也無法忍受這麼大的噪音。/ 如果你參加這個俱樂部,你就必須遵守它的規則。
He abused his power while in office. / Child abuse is widespread in this country.
他在職時濫用權力。/ 這個國家虐待兒童的情況很普遍。
His words are in complete accord with his deeds. / The mayor tried to accord the controversy over the housing scheme.
他說的話與他的行為完全一致。/ 市長試圖調解住房建築規劃的爭議。
He is a man of acute intelligence. / She complained of acute pains in her chest.
他非常聰穎。/ 她自訴胸部劇痛。
It is absurd to go out in such terrible weather. / That absurd idea won't work.
在這麼惡劣的天氣裡出去太荒謬。/ 那個愚蠢的點子是行不通的。
As Greenpeace activists, they volunteer to clean the mountains on every other weekends.
身為綠色和平組織活躍分子,他們自願隔週末淨山。
A law was passed to protect alien property. / Enemy aliens were imprisoned during the war.
通過了一項法律保護外國僑民的財產。/ 戰爭期間敵國僑民遭到監禁。
He aims to be an accountant in one of the big accounting firms after graduation.
畢業後,他目標成為大會計公司的會計師。
England and Russia were allies in the World War II. / The three sisters allied against their elder brother.
英國和俄國在二次世界大戰中是盟國。/ 三姊妹聯合起來反對哥哥。
There is a great demand for agricultural machinery in this country. / He studies in an agricultural college.
這個國家十分需要農用機器。/ 他就讀農學院。