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Switch Your Light Bulbs for Energy-Saving Ones
把你的燈泡換成節能燈
Suffering eco-guilt? A lot of us want to do our bit for the planet –but we don't know where to start.
對環保事業感到內疚?我們很多人都想為地球出一份力,但又不知從何做起。
One of the simplest steps is to switch all your standard light bulbs for energy-saving ones.
一個簡單的辦法就是把你所有的標準燈泡都換成節能型的。
It's not only much better for the environment, it'll also save you money on your electric bill。
這不僅對環境大有益處,也可以在電費單上為你省一筆錢。
If you were put off energy-saving bulbs in the past due to cost or poor light levels, give them another try:the technology has moved on considerably。
如果你因為開銷問題或是微弱的燈光而曾經放棄使用節能燈,再試一次吧,科技已經進步許多了。
【知識點津】
switch 轉換
例句:
Why don't you switch the darn thing off and listen to me!
把那討厭的東西關掉,專心聽我講話好不好!
bulb 燈泡
例句:
That electric bulb is very bright.
那個燈泡很亮。
due to 因為
例句:
His mistake was due to youth and inexperience.
他失誤的原因是年輕沒有經驗。
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