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end one's life 結束某人的生命
life n. 生命 (複數形為lives [ la vz ])
例:The man tried to end his life by taking poison.
(那個人試圖服毒自殺。) |
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exception n. 例外
except prep. 除……之外
with the exception of... 除……之外
=except...
例:With the exception of Molly, everyone's going to the party.
(除了莫莉之外，每個人都會去參加那個派對。) |
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be known to + 人 為某人所熟知
be known for + 事物 以某事物而聞名/為人所知
be known as + 身分 以某身分聞名/為人所知
known a. 聞名的
例:It is known to everyone that Sue lied about her age.
(蘇謊報年齡是人盡皆知的事。)
The old man is known for his generosity.
(那個老人以慷慨聞名。)
Mr. Chen is known as a smart politician.
(眾所周知陳先生是位精明的政治人物。) |
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immoral a. 不道德的
moral a. 道德的
例:It's immoral to be unfaithful to your girlfriend.
(對女友不忠實是不道德的。)
Different countries have different moral standards.
(不同的國家有不同的道德標準。) |
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merciful a. 仁慈的
例:The merciful judge was very lenient with the accused.
(那位仁慈的法官對被告非常寬大。)
＊lenient a. 寬大的 |
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mercy killing 安樂死(一般口語)
=euthanasia n. (醫學術語)
mercy n. 仁慈 |
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argument n. 爭論
argue vi. 爭論
argue over... 為……爭論
例:Their argument turned into a fight.
(他們的爭辯演變成打鬥。)
The old couple argued over trivial matters all day long.
(那對老夫婦成天為一些芝麻蒜皮的小事爭吵。) |
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本文:
There seem to be two sides to the argument.
=It seems that there are two sides to the argument.
這項爭議似乎正反兩面都有人支持。 |
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Which side are you on? 你站在哪一邊呢？
=Which side do you support? |
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