This is a specimen of the new fabric. / It was a specimen of his generosity.
這是新布料的樣品。 / 這是他慷慨大度的一個實例。
She got an uncle in Boston to agree to be her sponsor. / The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts.
她有一位住在波士頓的叔叔同意作她的贊助人。 / 這支球隊是由 JVC 贊助,因此球員球衣上繡著 JVC 字母。
Some lottery winners have confessed that they never told their spouse about their riches.
有些樂透得主承認他們從未告訴配偶有這筆財富。
He squatted down under the tree. / The coach extended one leg in front of him, sat back and down into a squat to demonstrate the correct moves.
他蹲在樹下。 / 教練向前伸出單腿、蹲坐下來,示範正確的動作。
He placed his books in a neat stack. / These plates stack well.
他把書整整齊齊放成一堆。 / 這些盤子疊得很平整。
He put up a stake to support the newly planted tree. / My whole future was at stake. / He staked all his money on the risky business.
他豎了一根樁支撐新種的樹。 / 我的未來吉凶未卜。 / 他將所有的錢都押在這個有風險的生意上。
There were six stalls for horses in the stable. / There are traders' stalls on both sides of the street.
馬廄裡有六個欄。 / 這條街的兩邊都有生意人的貨攤。
During the election, the candidate was asked about her stance on the gun control issue. / The superhero took up a fighting stance, ready to teach the villain a lesson.
選舉期間,候選人被問到了關於槍枝管制的立場。 / 超級英雄做出戰鬥姿勢,準備給壞人一個教訓。
We stewed the tomatoes with peppers. / We had beef stew for lunch.
我們用甜椒燉番茄。 / 中飯我們吃了燉牛肉。
The butcher's shop stank in hot weather. / The stink of vomit reached me instantly.
肉舖熱天散發腥臭味。 / 我馬上就聞到了嘔吐物的酸臭味。
That shirt is completely out of stock now. / The stocks of the company are plunging.
那件襯衫現在完全缺貨。 / 該公司的股票正在暴跌。
He straightened the bent strip. / Let's straighten up the room.
他把那彎曲的金屬片弄直了。 / 我們把房間整理一下吧。