porcelain
n.瓷器(集合名詞,不可數)
I bought this porcelain vase at an auction.
我在一場拍賣會上買了這只瓷花瓶。
guardian
n.守護者,捍衛者;(法定)監護人
The US views itself as the guardian of the values of democracy.
美國自許為民主價值的捍衛者。
Nancy's uncle became her guardian after her parents died in an airplane crash.
父母死于空難之后,南西的叔叔成了她的監護人。
vitamin
n.維他命
Vitamin C is crucial for healthy gums.
維他命C對牙齦的健康很重要。
ache
vi. n.疼痛
I'm so tired that I'm aching for a good sleep.
我好累,因此好想要好好睡一下。
My heart ached when I saw images of bony-faced children in refugee camps on TV.
看著電視畫面中難民營里臉頰削瘦的幼童,我很心痛。
I had a toothache and didn't sleep a wink last night.
我牙痛,昨晚都沒睡。
headache
n.疼痛;令人頭痛的事物
Mike called in sick this morning because he had headache.
邁克爾早上因為頭痛請病假。
Heavy traffic is a common headache for Taipei residents.
交通阻塞是臺北居民共同的頭痛問題。
sore
a.酸痛的,刺痛的 n.酸痛,紅腫
My legs were sore after running the marathon.
跑完馬拉松之后,我的雙腳酸痛得要命。
I have a sore throat today and cannot speak.
我今天喉嚨痛沒辦法講話。
To Mr. Smith, seeing his children happily playing when he gets home from work is a sight for sore eyes.
對史密斯先生來說,下班回家看著他的孩子開心地玩耍便是人生一樂。
The detective noticed that the body of the victim was covered with sores and scratches.
那位刑警發現受害者尸體上滿是腫塊與抓傷。
sometime
adv.某個時候(與明確的時間并用)
Let's meet sometime next week to discuss the details of our plan, all right?
我們下星期找個時間見面,討論一下計劃的細節,好嗎?
someday
adv.某天,有朝一日(=some day)
Ryan always believes he'll become a millionaire someday.
雷恩總是認為他有朝一日會成為百萬富翁。
heal
vi. vt.(使身體或心理的)傷口痊愈
My broken leg is gradually healing, but the doctor said it'll take me three more weeks to fully recover.
我斷掉的腿正慢慢在復原,不過醫生說還要再三個禮拜才會完全康復。
Some people claim they can heal the sick by simply touching them with their hands.
有些人宣稱他們借著用手碰觸病患便能使他們復原。