cycle
n.循環 vi.騎自行車
The cycle of seasons is not obvious in Taiwan.
四季的循環在臺灣并不明顯
By cycling to and from work every day,I not only save money,but I get a chance to exercise.
我每天騎自行車上下班,這樣做我不僅省錢,也有機會運動。
doubtful
a.起疑的;可疑的
I was doubtful about the old man's good intentions.
這個老頭的好意令我起疑。
It is doubtful whether Ted will keep his promise.
泰德會不會履行承諾令人起疑。
doubtless
adv.無疑的,必定地
Bill has been studying so hard that he will doubtless pass the exam.=Bill has been studying so hard that he will doubtlessly pass the exam.
比爾一直是那么用功,所以他必定會通過這次考試。
tax
n.稅金 vt.向……課稅
Many people think that the import tax on foreign goods is unreasonably high.
很多人認為外國貨的進口稅高到不合理。
All the goods should be taxed before they're sold.
所有的貨品皆須經過打稅后才能出售。
taxpayer
n.納稅人
Why waste taxpayers' money on the project?
為什么要浪費納稅人的錢在這上面?
repair
vt. n.修理
It took the mechanic almost a week to repair the engine.
技師花了將近一星期才修好引擎。
The truck is badly in need of repair.
這輛卡車極需修理。
The car is beyond repair. You should buy a new one.
那輛車不能再修了。你應買新車了。
The bridge is under repair. Please take a detour.
橋正在維修中。請繞道行駛。
My car broke down yesterday,so I'm going to have it repaired today.
我的車子昨天拋錨了,因此我今天要把它拿去送修。
stuff
n.東西(不可數) vt.塞滿
This closet is stuffed with clothes I don't wear anymore.
這個衣櫥塞滿我再也不穿著的衣服。
It's stuffy in here because all the windows are closed.
這里很悶,因為所有的窗戶都是關著的。
renew
vt.更新
The boss decided to renew my contract for another year.
老板決定和我再簽一年的合約。
rebuild
vt.重建
They rebuilt the bridge soon after the earthquake.
地震后他們很快又重新搭起了那座橋。
knob
n.門把
I didn't find the door was locked until I tried to turn the door knob.
我試著轉動門把時才發現門鎖上了。