崇德文教基金會三重區親德青少年班

「美國習慣用語」第一講
Words & Idioms

991. I'm certain he'll go to see the film, because he's bought a ticket.我肯定他會去看電影的，岡為他把票都買好了。
992. Unfortunately you'll have to pay the fine before you check those books out.在你借書之前你要先付清罰款。

981. If she finds out you spilled ink on her coat, she'll blow her stack.如果她發現你在她上衣上灑了墨水，她會大發脾氣的。
982. I would be very grateful for information about entry to your college.若能寄給我貴校的入學申請材料我將十分感激。

971. Li Bai is one of the greatest poets that have ever lived in China.李白是中國有史以來最偉大的詩人之一。
972. Many people complain that computers are taking over their jobs.許多人抱怨說電腦正在接管人的工作。

961. Walking up and down the stairs would beat any exercise machine.上下樓梯可比什麼健身器都要好。
962. Had it not been for the alarm clock she wouldn't have been late.如果不是因為鬧鐘不響的話，她就不會遲到了。

951. l am vacuuming the floor now and have several shirts to iron.我正在用真空吸塵器清理地板，還有好幾件襯衫要熨。
952. I will love you until the seas run dry and the rocks crumble.我將愛你直到海枯石爛。

941. I forgot to prepare the speech I'm supposed to give today.我忘了準備今天的我該做的演講了。
942. It's supposed to start at 6:30 sharp, but I doubt it will.應該是六點半整的，但是我覺得夠嗆。

931. The brothers differ from each other in their interests.這幾個兄弟各有所好。
932. Although we can't see these atoms, they really do exist.雖然我們看不見原子，但它們的確存在。

921. We are going to have the final examination next week.我們下周舉行期末考試。
922. And now medical care helps to keep people alive longer.現在的醫療保健使得人們活得更長。

911. The nurse assisted the doctor in the operating room.護士在手術室協助醫生動手術。
912. What I do on my own time is nobody else's business.我在自己的時間裏幹什麼根本不關別人的事。

901. Manners are quite different from country to country.各國的禮儀各不相同。
902. Not only did I know her, but I was her best friend.我不僅認識她，還是她最好的朋友。

891. No one knows the location of the hidden treasure.誰也不知道藏寶地點在哪里。
892. The old lady enjoys a quiet life with her family.老太太和她的家人安享寧靜的生活。

881. Most of the earth's surface is covered by water.大部分的地球表面被水覆蓋著。
882. Somebody's knocking at the door. I'll answer it.有人在敲門，我去開。

871. This cellar room is very damp in the rainy season.這間地下室在雨季非常潮濕。
872. Computers are becoming a part of our everyday life.電子電腦正漸漸成為我們日常生活的一部分。

861. If you don't work, you will fail to pass the exam.如果你不學習，你考試就會不及格。
862. I'm thinking of hanging the lamp from the ceiling.我打算把燈吊在天花板上。

851. We are all taking medicine against the disease.我們都服藥治療疾病。
852. Would you please go to a dancing party with me?請你跟我一起去參加一個舞會好嗎?

841. I assure you that you will feel no pain at all.我保證你根本不會覺得疼的。
842. I can't afford to go to a restaurant every day.每天都去餐館吃飯，我真是支付不起。

831. Will you connect this wire to the television ?你把這根電線和電視機連上好嗎?
832. His words are strongly impressed on my memory.他的話深深地銘記在我的心頭。

821. I saw him playing football on the playground.我看見他在操場上踢足球。
822. It is tomorrow that they will have a meeting.就在明天(而不是在別的某一天)他們要開會。

811. Your answer is satisfying. I feel satisfied.你的答案是令人滿意的。我感到很滿意。
812. Betty and Susan are talking on the telephone.貝蒂和蘇珊正在通電話。