9. The gloves were designed for extremely cold climates.
這些手套是為抵御嚴寒天氣制造的。
還能這樣說：
The gloves were made for cold days.
The gloves are made to prevent against the coldness.
應用解析：
design sth. as 打算把……作……用；
design on 計劃進攻；
design an attack on 圖謀攻擊……；
design sth. for 打算用作

10. This is your size; it's a lovely dress and looks very smart.
這是您的要的尺寸，這件衣服很漂亮，非常時髦。
還能這樣說：
This is the size you want. It is very beautiful and fashionable.
The lovely and fashionable dress which has the right size is yours.
應用解析：
That's about the size of it.
就是這么一回事，真實情況就是這樣。

11. The distinction of our product is its light weight.
我們產品的特點就是它很輕。
還能這樣說：
The characteristic of our product is that it is very light.
The distinguishing feature of our product lies in its light weight.
應用解析：
a distinction without a difference 名義上的區別；人為的區別；
confer a distinction on sb. 授予某人榮譽、勛章

12. You will get a 40% increase in production upon using this machine.
一旦使用該機器，你們將會增產40%。
還能這樣說：
Your products will increase 40% once you use this machine.
You can increase your production at 40% upon using this machine.
應用解析：
go into production 投產；
make a production out of 對……做不必要的發揮；令人討厭地對……小題大做