1、branch
(企業或組織的)分支機構,分部,分店
The local branch of Bank of America is handling the accounts.
美國銀行在當地的分行正在處理這些賬目。
National is Britain's leading autocare service with over 400 branches nationwide.
英國輪胎與車輛養護公司是英國最有名的汽車養護企業,在全英國有400多家分店。
(政府或公安機關等的)部門,機構
Senate employees could take their employment grievances to another branch of government.
參議院的雇員可以向別的政府部門申訴工作問題。
He had a fascination for submarines and joined this branch of the service
他對潛艇非常著迷,因此加入了潛艇部隊。
(某學科的)分支,分科
Whole branches of science may not receive any grants.
各自然科學學科可能都得不到任何撥款。
Oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with tumors.
腫瘤學是研究腫瘤的醫學分支。
2、strength
體力;力氣;力量
She has always been encouraged to swim to build up the strength of her muscles.
一直有人鼓勵她去游泳以強健體魄。
He threw it forward with all his strength.
他使盡全力把它扔向前方。
(面對困境的)信心,勇氣
Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty.
有些事給了我克服困難的勇氣。
His strength is an inspiration to me in my life.
他的自信是對我人生的一種鼓舞。
I think she showed great strength of character in turning down what must have been a very lucrative offer.
她拒絕了那個絕對誘人的提議,我認為這顯示出了她性格中非凡的意志力。