Conquered nations had to pay tribute to the rulers of ancient Rome. / We must give tribute to all those who helped make this nation a free country.
被征服的國家要向古羅馬的統治者納貢。 / 我們必須稱頌出力使這個國家成為自由之邦的人。
He pulled the trigger, and the bottle was shot to pieces. / Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.
他扣動扳機，瓶子當即被打得粉碎。 / 堅果會引發嚴重的過敏反應。
The hairdresser trimmed my hair carefully. / The government is going to trim welfare programs.
美髮師仔細修剪我的頭髮。 / 政府將削減福利項目。
He received triple pay for extra work. / Twelve is the triple of four.
他超額工作得到三倍報酬。 / 十二是四的三倍。
You may have to undergo disappointment and failure before experiencing success.
你在嚐到成功的滋味之前，也許得忍受失望與失敗。
The key words are underlined. / The recent shootings underlined the need for more security.
關鍵字底下劃了線。 / 最近的槍擊事件突顯出我們需要更多的安全措施。
The baby liked to sit underneath the table. / She searched through the pile of papers and found his letter underneath.
這嬰兒喜歡坐在桌子底下。 / 她在一堆文件裡搜尋，終於在底下找到了他的信。
The store deals in objects of domestic utility. / Besides the rent, I also have to pay for utilities.
那家商店出售家庭用品。 / 除了房租，我還得付水電瓦斯等 (公用事業服務)。
Scientists are trying to find more efficient ways of utilizing solar energy.
科學家正在尋找更有效地利用太陽能的方法。
All tickets are valid for two month. / Her argument is valid.
所有票券有效期為兩個月。 / 她的論點是站得住腳的。
The weather here is variable. / We should take all the variables into account when we make a plan.
這裡天氣反覆無常。 / 我們制訂計劃時應該把所有的可變因素考慮進去。
Vendors are busy attracting the attention of children. / The vendor (vending machine) is out of order again.
小販們正忙於吸引孩子們的注意力。 / 這臺自動販賣機又壞了。
Venture capital is money provided by investors to startup firms. / He is too timid to venture upon/on a new undertaking. / Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
創業投資 (創投) 是投資人提供給新創公司的資金。 / 他太膽小，不敢從事新的事業。 / 不入虎穴，焉得虎子。