2025 March 2

1. This is nothing new. 這不是新鮮事
2. I read news ranging from current events to global issues. 從當時事件到全球問題
3. Take a moment to reflect on what you learned. 反思
4. Make it digestible. 消化
1. Absorb the information.
5. They make up a lot of news. / The spread a lot of fake news.
6. He can't stand losing. He cheats every time.
7. I've had enough of him. / I am done with him.
8. Probably more than 80% of them still haven't been sold.
9. I don't believe they will be able to sell those houses very soon.
10. It's part of the process.
11. I feel out of place.
12. Life experiences have shaped me.
13. It helps me clear my mind.
14. I don't really know what to do next.  
15. She shares her passion with others.  
16. I replaced this with that.  
17. My pants are loose.  
18. Leftovers from last dinner.  
19. Set aside some money to buy stocks.  
20. I probably would have gone to the restaurant earlier.  
21. Things don't get as planned.
22. You look very worried.
23. I am down 我贊同(with it) (for it)
24. I don't want to argue out of pride anymore. 意氣之爭
25. There are so many messages, I don’t know which one you replied to.
26. The real danger is thinking that you can do anything
27. They are right over here.
28. If I sleep too well at night, I won't nap the next day.
29. I cut my finger. 我切到手指
1. I cut off my finger. 我切斷手指
30. How long is your commute to school?
31. I don't know how I could have resolved this issue without you.
32. I can't imagine how I would solve this issue without your help.
33. He is always grumpy in the morning. 脾氣暴躁
34. to retaliate 報復
35. I need to be totally relaxed.
36. At least the interest rates are high for these prices.
37. You are amazing.
38. When it starts hurting, it will hurt for a long time.
39. We can't keep letting people take advantage of us.
40. In my dream, I was having a party with my old high school classmates.
41. The price is still above the price I previously paid.
42. I had plans with someone. (我和他有約)
43. Is it that serious? 有這麼嚴重
1. Is it that bad?
44. It was a beautiful day, the sky was clear.
45. Did it catch your eye?
46. Are you tempted?
47. We should reward someone who goes above and beyond.
48. I'll try to reason with him.
49. What should I say?
50. Just seeing this dish would definitely upset my stomach.
51. surplus/deficit
52. Tell me about it. (省省吧)
53. The USA is going to impose sanctions on this country.
54. He crossed his legs. 翹著腳
55. The door is open. (Opened不可用於被動)
56. I just returned to the real world.
57. Here is a back-and-forth dialogue.
58. Has everything been okay so far during your visit?
1. How long do you plan to stay?
59. I feel for you, but your problem wasn't caused by me.
60. on holiday = on vacation
1. Are you here on holiday?
2. I am here with my family.
61. in particular = special
1. Are you looking for something in particular?
62. It doesn't seem to be ending soon.
63. I won three games in a row.
1. He's been late five days in a row.
64. He is standing in the first row in the row.
65. His dream will soon be reality.
1. The dream turned into reality.
66. He is the third person from the back in the photo.
1. My seat is the second row from the back.
67. Today's prosperity in Europe and Asia is largely due to the support and financing from the USA.
1. The USA's support and funding played a key role in the prosperity we see today in Europe and Asia.
68. think about = reflect on
69. There won't be a deal with China unless the trade deficit gets solved. [ˋdɛfɪsɪt] 赤字
70. 反指標 a negative indicator of sth
1. A sudden drop in sales is often a negative indicator of customer satisfaction.
71. Break it down into pieces, and it can be more manageable.
72. You didn't buy it at a cheaper price; now the price has gone up (gone down). You have to buy it at an expensive price.
73. Have you looked at the stock market? 
1. It was stunning how much it went down.
74. The journey is as important as the destination.
75. I want an honest answer.
76. I've been dealing with some work stress, but I am okay.
77. I can relate to that.
78. I was bullied by a group of kids.
79. I am surprised you said that.
80. The key to learning is to break things down into small pieces.
81. Plan A align with Plan B.
1. Plan A has been aligned with Plan B.
82. That's one task off the list.
1. One less thing to worry about.
83. I used to speak English on and off, and I kept getting stuck.
84. I'm not that into learning English these days.
85. I'm not as active in learning English now.
86. Everything's all over the floor — it's a mess!
87. Not that I know of. 「我知道的話是沒有啦。」
88. This policy is meant to protect the locals.
89. There are all kinds of chemicals in this food.
90. There’s nothing particularly impressive about it. 特別突出
91. It doesn't have any outstanding advantages.
92. Why are you so picky?
93. Why are you such a picky eater?
94. I've had enough of her.
95. I’d only do this if I absolutely had to. (除非我是不得已，我才會這麼做)
96. Only if I had no other option would I do this.

1. Normally you’d say:

   “I would do this only if I had no other option.” ✅ (regular word order)

   But when you put “Only if” at the beginning for emphasis, you invert the subject and auxiliary verb:

   “Only if I had no other option would I do this.” ✅ (inverted)

97. That's another case 另當別論
98. You can only delay the onset of the condition, but it cannot be completely cured. the oneset->病情發作
99. 你只能延緩病情發生，無法根治
100. You did it wrong" or "You got it reversed. 妳弄反了
101. He’s got a punchable face. 他的臉就是讓人想揍
102. Wrong可當副詞, wrongly一般用較正式上
1. I did it wrong.
2. He was wrongly accused of the crime.
103. I just boiled some water.
104. I'm not a geography person.
1. I'm not good at geography.
105. Smoking is associated with a higher risk of lung cancer.
106. What role does he play in the movie?
107. Seeing Adrian again after such a long time really made my day.
108. What's interesting on your phone? 你在看什麼(手機)
1. What are you looking at on your phone?
109. At my age, I'm too old for this.
110. Taiwan became independent from China a long time ago.
111. I am at a beginner level.
112. I think he is determined to keep fighting with you for the long houl./ˈlɒŋ.hɔːl/ 長久
1. I think he has made up his mind to...
113. I am just a beginner, don't expect too much from me.
114. Please hold the line while I transfer your call." (Stay on the phone while the call is being redirected.)
115. I can't put up with your misbehaviour.
116. She held the line in negotiations and didn't compromise on her demands. 堅守陣地
117. The meeting will take place tomorrow at 10 AM.
118. Which restaurant are you visiting tomorrow?
119. If you leave it too long, it won't taste as good as it did at first.一開始
120. You need to protect her dignity.
1. You should help her save face.
121. Be sure to wash the bananas, or they'll ripen too fast.
1. ripen [ˋraɪpən] v.變成熟
122. We gave in too much and now they want even more.
1. 我們讓步太多
123. The sudden power loss was likely just the power cord coming off.
1. come off 脫落
124. It just happened to be there. 他剛好就在那
125. It can be preserved longer if you put it in the fridge.
1. It will last longer if you put it in the fridge.
2. You can keep it fresh longer by storing it in the fridge.
3. Refrigerating it will help it stay fresh longer.
126. I have a lot of reading to do. 
127. I'd like to remove the bathtub and add a sliding door in our restroom.
128. It doesn't seem appealing to me.
129. I'm usually very serious, and I don't like cramming at the last minute. 臨時抱佛腳
130. He hasn't been online for a long time. 很久沒上線了
1. He hasn't logged in for a while.
131. Put it away and start studying.
132. There aren’t many staff members in the restaurant.
133. She studied both liberal arts and engineering.
134. I am not doing anything else right now. 我現在沒也沒什麼事
135. You may be limited in ability, but you're unlimited in persistence.
136. Do you need some English lessons? I can play some English videos on YouTube for you.
137. We were just playing chess. I was the red side.(red one)
138. I regret what I said.
139. he beginning of the movie was pretty good, but the ending part was really unnecessary.
140. There will definitely be big swings in the stock market next Monday. 震盪
1. go crazy 
2. swings n.
141. She is still in touch with her college friends.
142. It's important to develop good habits from a younger age.
143. You are making progress, but you still have a long way to go.
144. They married Taiwanese men and moved to Taiwan.
145. Was it your call? 這是你做的決定嗎?
146. You've been living here for so long, but you've never walked over here.
147. At your age, you should think about finding someone to marry instead of just feeding the street cats all the time.
148. If they insist on this, they might have to face the consequences of higher prices (price increase).
149. I don't know how to repay your kindness. 回報
1. repay 及物：replay the loan.
150. He won the game with an amazing final shot.
1. They won the game through teamwork.
151. Put sth in somewhere
1. Let's put the mosquito trap in the room.
152. Throw sth to somewhere/ into the sea.
1. Let's throw the ball to that building.
1. You just threw the money into the sea? 太浪費
153. Place sth on top of the shelf
1. Let's place the helmet on top of the shelf.
154. He: Have you finished showering?
     Me: I'm just about to go.       
155. It's too much for me.
156. Learning math at my age doesn't make sense to me.
157. Show this picture to your son to explain why he has to work hard.
158. What are we having for dinner?
159. Take the first step.
1. Don't be afraid to take the first step, even if you don't know exactly where it will lead.
160. Has he started doing his homework?
161. This is not funny at all. What if someone did that to you?
162. Take a leaf out of someone’s book 以某人為榜樣
1. You should take a leaf out of his book and start working more efficiently.
163. When will you be back home? We will eat out downstairs for dinner.
164. Our behavior is better than his.
165. When I was his age, I wouldn't have behaved like this.
166. We stand side by side with you in this.
167. One day, he will thank us for our hard teaching.
168. He wants his political opponent to die in prison.
169. This is how we connect to customers.
170. I'm over the moon. (So happy)
171. I'm swamped. (Too busy!)
172. Do you remember the other day when I was helping you set up the computer for the app? Your table was so messy; everything was stacked together.
173. 永遠都是talk to you, 只有 talk with each other.
174. It's more efficient to use a computer than a phone.
175. I always talk to AI and learn English from it.
176. I talk to him about the failure.
177. I tried, and I failed.
178. When we go out for dinner, I will wake her up.
179. They don't have a car, so they should be looking for places that are accessible by public transportation.
180. Fist clenched 握拳 / Hands clenched into fists.
181. Arm straightened. 手臂伸直
182. Hands extended straight 手指伸直
183. There's nothing exciting / Nothing catches my interest!
184. There are bad memories here, but I don't care about it anymore.
185. I usually go to work on foot.
186. I don't have any feelings for them anymore.
187. I agree with your request.
188. I'm here. I'm in front of the school gate.
189. I'm here, just outside the school gate.
190. I remember I brought a watch.
191. I signed up for the class.
192. You need to register for the conference online.
193. She enrolled in a language course.
194. That was so sudden!
195. I thought it was strange. Why did this happen?
196. They littered all over the place.
197. The mess is all over the table.
198. What do you have planned for today? ← 更口語化
1. Got anything going on today? ← 很輕鬆隨意
2. What are you up to today? ← 也是常見問法，朋友之間常用
199. I praised him in a very exaggerated way. 誇張的讚美
1. I used an exaggerated tone to praise him.
200. The holiday flew by. 假期一下就過完了
201. In the early morning, I study at school.
202. What do you think of the lunch? Is it good?
203. At our age, we depended on ourselves.
204. He acts according to others' reactions 他會看人臉色做事情
205. They do their own thing. → Common and natural. It means each person is focused on their own activity.他們各玩各的
206. I was glad about it.  (happy about it)
207. I think they buy clothes at this store, mark up the price, and then sell the products to you.
208. Why can you do it, but others can't?
209. It looks like rain is in the forecast for tomorrow.
210. Are you worried about his next moves?
211. I will beat him in this match
212. I kind of think that way.
213. I just finished studying English for today, like, just now. just know = 剛剛
214. Sometimes, simplified characters pop up, and that's normal.
215. They’re racing cars.
216. Do you have an extra bag?
217. They used to meet several times in the matches.
1. They've battled it out many times. 他們交手好多次了
2. They've gone head-to-head many times.
218. If you don't scold me, I'd be really grateful. I don’t expect you to say anything nice about me.
219. You should quit the pill.
220. dispose of sth in the can
1. You can dispose of that trash in the can over there.
221. Disposable cups
222. Wow, time flies! Have you tried ChatGPT? It's super helpful for paperwork! 
223. Life would have been so much easier if it had been invented earlier.
224. Before ChatGPT, the method I used was to find references online and modify them to fit my needs.
225. Does that help?
226. He wants to ease the tension.緩和氣氛
227. I am waiting for you to go here.
228. There is no proof that this is true.
229. I am conducting a mission in international airspace in compliance with international law.
1. According to = in compliance with 根據 遵守
230. Does he count? 他算嗎?
231. Please do not interfere with our operations.
1. Do not disturb our operation.
232. I charge by the hour. 我按小時收費
233. I don’t have much of an appetite.
234. What are this store’s business hours?
1. When does this store open and close?
235. When does your class start and end?
1. When is your class time?
236. He's been studying in the UK for so long, he still can't speak basic English? 那麼久了還不會基本英文
237. My legs are itchy. I think there are mosquitoes. Can you turn on the mosquito trap? 抓蚊子
238. When did this store open? I've never seen it before. 什麼時候開始的
239. Did he come to pick up the cleaning fee? 收取(collect亦可)
240. It won’t be quick. It’ll take a lot of time.
241. He always takes advantage of me. 占我便宜
242. I don’t have a good impression of him. 沒有好印象
243. Did you give up on learning English? It seems like you did. 放棄了嗎
244. Step aside 讓開
245. This restaurant is not up to par. 這家餐廳並沒有達到標準。
246. How much food did you give him? 你給他盛多少
1. This is all he left. 他吃剩下這樣
1. he left" — Past tense verb phrase
247. Take a look yourself. 自己看
248. Why does it look so easy when you do it? 怎麼看你做起來這簡單?
249. Other than the clothes I just gave you, do you have any others?
1. Do you have any clothes besides the ones I just gave you?
2. Apart from the clothes I just gave you, do you have any others?
250. I don't want to walk into a trap. 踩雷
251. We have to move the meeting to today at 2:30 PM.
252. 存錢
1. Every week I put aside some money for a new phone.
253. The mirror reflects the sunlight on the wall.
254. high street (main street) 老街 商業街
255. Bad questions shut things down.
256. fingers crossed = hopefully
257. I feel this line is never ending.
258. My baby crosses her legs while drinking milk.
259. You will get better in just a few months.
260. I need to consider what to do in my career.
261. I am not proficient at this; I am new here.
262. If you don't practice, your English won't improve on its own.
1. You can't just do nothing and expect your English to improve magically.
263. Don't preach to me.
264. He has no appetite. He finally came down with the flu.
265. Someone didn't cover their mouth properly when sneezing or coughing. This would cause the sickness to spread.
266. I have to nurse him back to health.照顧
267. I can't barely keep my eyes open.
1. I can hardly keep my eyes open.
268. In the past few years. 過去幾時年
1. In the next few years. 未來幾十年
269. She looks prettier without makeup.
270. If you need to go, just go. Don't hold it in. 不要憋住
271. I have a couple of issues with my room.
1. Of course. What seems to be the problem?
2. Firstly, the sink is clogged and the water isn't draining properly.
3. I apologize for the inconvenience, sir. We'll send someone immediately to your room to fix the issues.
272. Do you have any good restaurants in mind?
1. Can you think of any good restaurants?
273. How many games have you played so far?
1. Which game are you on now?
274. Did anyone take emergency leave today?
275. I will take 3 days off for emergency leave.
276. Another week has passed. How's your day going? We have a four-day holiday starting tomorrow. Maybe I'll just find some restaurants to spend time at—nothing much.
277. If you follow my way of learning English, you'll surely get better over time.
278. I was overwhelmed by the tasks at work.
279. These things will add up.
280. I usually ignore trolling posts on the internet.
281. Why do I always stay up?
282. I went birdwatching in the park this morning.
1. You recommend a good place for birdwatching
283. Do you have any ideas for the upcoming holidays?
1. upcoming events
2. incoming calls/messages.
284. My career is just like this; it won't get any better.
1. This is probably as far as my career goes;
2. My career is pretty much set;
285. I am passionate about helping others.
286. She walks in a wobbly way.
1. She walks unsteadily.
287. Why are you sighing?
1. Because there's nothing exciting, I guess.
288. You will need to buy some bread eventually.
289. Took action.
290. Be careful what you say.
291. Can we switch the seats?
292. There is a McDonald's there.
293. I think she is on the blacklist. She need to stop embarrassing herself.
294. There is only one day left until vacation.
295. What we mean by that is that we don't speak English in our daily lives.
296. life 單數 - lives 複數
297. It's your signal to go home.
298. How much is the total?
299. I feel ashamed of you.
1. Don't you feel ashamed?
300. go on vacation.
1. go on a trip.
301. I try to set clear boundaries to work time and personal time, I make sure to schedule time for hobbies and personal time. Staying organized and prioritizing my tasks help me manage my time better. It's all about finding a healthy balance.
302. I don't want to stay outside for too long.
303. I am not talented at this, or I will go crazy.
304. I don't want to be overly dedicated to this.
305. I feel compelled to do this. 被強迫
306. Have a backup plan.
1. Have a plan B
307. I get that. 我理解
308. Work part-time.
1. Have a part time job.
309. Take on 戰勝
1. Take on the challenges/tasks/opponents 
310. Handle/ deal with/ the threats.
311. Cover up 掩蓋
1. China covered up the truth about the spread of COVID-10.
312. How do we resolve this problem?
313. If you don't give it a try, how will you know what you are capable of?
314. As always, when I got to the office, she hadn't arrived yet.
315. give in 妥協
1. I didn’t want to buy the toy, but my kids kept begging, so I gave in.
316. You can find all kinds of materials to learn English, and they will keep you engaged.
317. It's about catching the meaning.
318. You can't expect to always have good supervisors. In fact, you'll mostly encounter mean ones.
319. If you were a freshman, you would have to do the messiest tasks at work.
320. You will face the consequences if you continue behaving like this.
321. Money isn’t my only concern. Since I’m already spending it, I want to make sure it’s worth it.
322. I’d like our lessons to be more intensive.
1. The intensity is a bit low. 強度
323. This product is highly competitive.
324. Delete the history from my computer.
325. He has done his best.
326. If I weren’t mean to him, he probably wouldn’t listen to me.
327. By the time he came to his senses, it was already too late.當他回過神,已經來不及了
1. When he realized what was happening, it was already too late.
328. He won this match partly by luck.他有點靠運氣贏得這場比賽
1. He won just because of luck.他能夠贏只是因為運氣好
329. Which brand is this?這是什麼牌子？
330. It has been raining all day.今天下了整天的雨
331. He caused us a lot of trouble.他把我們害得好慘
1. He really messed us up.
332. Have you thought about how others feel? You've been making noise here the whole time. 一直
333. Don't put off things until tomorrow that you can do today. 今日事今日畢
334. You should turn the English you learn into words you commonly use.
335. By the afternoon, my back always hurts.
336. Regularity is the key.
337. Basically, just put everything in the pot.
338. I see it as an opportunity.
339. Just use it as it is. 將就用囉
340. The more you practice, the more ideas you'll get for learning.
341. If it can't go smoothly in the drill, how can you expect it to go smoothly in a real situation.
342. My passion for learning English is fading.
343. Just going through the motions. 只是例行公事
344. Do the bare minimum.
345. Go with the flow. 隨遇而安
346. Live for today. 活在當下
1. We never know what will happen tomorrow, so it's important to live for today.
347. Enjoy yourself.
1. You’ve worked so hard—take a break and enjoy yourself!
348. got encourage
1. I got encouraged after hearing my friend’s success story
349. cover everything
1. This guide should cover everything you need to know about the new software
350. I remember once ...
1. I remember once getting lost in a foreign city—it was both scary and exciting!
351. I take after my mother. 很像
352. break the ice build the connection.
353. Everyone faces difficulties.
354. I was full, so I ate my lunch 20 minutes later than usual.
355. Don't walk out in front of me, or you will get into big trouble.
356. Over time, you can feel the charm of learning.
357. Get into the swing of 開始積極投入
1. You are slowly getting into the swing of it now.
358. Get the hang of it 掌握竅門
1. You are gradually getting the hang of it now.
359. Can you wake me up at 6 am tomorrow morning?
1. tomorrow morning = the next morning
360. I wouldn't be too surprised if he really says so.
361. My phone has three built-in cameras.
362. How long does it take to walk to the city.
363. There is no point in... 沒有必要
1. There's no point in taking leave without letting anyone know.
364. Can you imagine what life would be like if the war started?
365. I don't like the way you laugh at her.
366. The rumor is not true.
367. He will show up in the next few days.
368. the other day = a few days ago.
369. You went looking for trouble, and now you're blaming us for bullying you?
370. Speaking English fluently is something I have always wanted to do.
371. I can always discover new things when learning English.
372. Learning helps me open my mind.
373. My favorite subject in school is English.
374. Learning helps me open my mind. 學習幫助我變得開明
375. Is this written in the constitution?
376. What is your morning routine?
377. What is your favorite part of the day?
378. They use names of mountains to name their products.
379. Don't delay it.
1. Don't put it off.
2. Don't postpone it.
380. I really gate meetings.
1. I can't stand meetings.
381. Even native speakers don't know all the details of English grammar.
382. They all have happy marriages.
1. They all have a happy married life. (life 用單數加a)
383. I ran the script which caused the device to fail.
384. We are right on track. 在正確的路上
385. Don't push it.  別得寸進尺
386. I use the code he provided.
1. I use the code provided by him
387. Don't brush me off.
1. Don't dismiss me.
388. You are holding up the line. Could you ask the front desk later?
389. Put in a little effort each day, and you'll see great improvements.
390. Don't let disappointment control you.
391. Don't expect immediate success.
392. We can't control everything, but we can control how we react.
393. Don't ruin my mood.
1. Don't make me feel down.
2. Don't get me down.
3. Don't bring me down.
394. Why are you taking this? 你拿這個要做什麼
1. What are you doing with this?
395. I can't believe what I just saw
1. I can't believe my eyes.
396. This is out of style, okay?
1. This isn’t trendy anymore, alright?
397. I shouldn't have used bad words in front of the kids.
398. Coffee goes well with cake.
399. I got bitten by a mosquito.
400. This table has been reserved.
401. I kind of look down on him. (kind of = adv.)
402. I look down on him a little bit.
403. This music is for sleeping.
404. Help me hand over the phone.
1. Can you hand me the phone?
405. I forgot to pick up the packages at the store
406. Did you throw away the book?
407. She only takes my words seriously.
408. bite、bit、bitten
409. At this time, I’d normally just be getting off work.平常這個時候我才剛下班
410. There's just a little left.還剩一點點
411. search area / search for sth
412. Even a few minutes of learning can make a difference.
413. Let me get that for you.
414. It's okay to not like me. 不喜歡我也沒關係
415. 收銀台 checkout
1. We are at the checkout.
416. There are too many issues, and they are really holding me back.
417. Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.
1. underprivileged 弱勢的
2. vulnerable groups 弱勢族群
418. He is jealous of my appearance.
1. He is envy of..
419. I've been on my phone all day.
420. I haven't noted the last two items I completed two weeks ago.
421. I sacrificed my sleep to complete my work.
422. In what kind of situation would you cancel this agreement?
423. We are on the deadline.
424. It feels like being trapped.
425. I can relate to that.
426. There is no easy way out. 沒有容易的方法
427. It has been so stressful.
428. If I had worked overtime yesterday, I would have worked until very late. Fortunately, I didn't work overtime yesterday. I spent an hour this morning solving the problem.
429. I prepared lunch for you.
1. I made lunch for you.
430. We had bento yesterday, and today's lunch is the leftovers from yesterday
431. You can think about learning English in a different way.
432. Don't expect to reach the top in one step. 一步登天
433. This is the most boring thing I've every heard.
434. Start with a topic that interests you.
435. Just ignore content that bores you.
436. My parents always restrict me form doing things.
437. Parents always limit what children can do.
1. Parents always set limits on what children can do.
438. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to speak English but couldn't say anything?
439. You can do it if you really want to.
440. Let's take another example.
441. By doing this regularly, your English will improve a lot.
442. It has been going on for 2 years.
443. First, get used to listening to English every day. After a while, it will become something you must do every day.
444. Somewhere in the middle of ..
1. in the middle of nowhere.
445. Who spilled the beans? 洩漏秘密
1. Who leaked the secret?
446. How do you handle stress and pressure?
1. I handle stress by staying organized and maintaining a positive mindset.
447. English is used globally.
448. Everything feels so rushed.
449. Plant trees. Water the plants.
450. It can save your time.
451. You didn't provide details about the price.
452. occasionally = once in a while
453. If I get fired, at least I can use my second skill to look for my next job.
1. That's why I'm in such a hurry to improve my English.
454. My son never takes his homework seriously; he always just gets by.
455. It fulfills me.
456. You need to know when to cut your losses. 及時停損
457. Overusing my brain at work every day affects my sleep at night.
458. I feel burned out after working overtime for weeks. 倦怠as adj.
1. I am experiencing burnout from working to much. 倦怠as n.
459. I always think about quitting every time I am at work.
460. I set up a lamp for you.
461. Introducing yourself is about impressing others.
462. Sometimes you feel it is effortless; that's common.
1. effortless 只能用來形容物
463. You can study cozily tonight.
464. We Share some laughs.
465. This is not my fault. If you don't want this to happen, you shouldn't have done it in the first place.
466. Don't be scared of me.
1. Don't be afraid of me.
467. ...if I am not mistaken.
468. Get work done.
469. She is labeling herself.
470. laziness
471. There is a lot of shame.
472. The key is consistency.
473. Please don't delay.
1. Please don't put it off.
2. Please don't postpone it.
474. I thought your work started at 9 AM.
475. She said some nonsense in her sleep.
476. I feel pretty much the same.
477. Do you have a specific idea in mind?
478. The chair is wobbly.
1. The chair is uneven.
2. The chair is not stable.
479. For the first few months, I struggled with my new job.
480. You don't have to be that way.
481. You can't express your thoughts clearly.
482. wear perfume/ wear makeup
483. How long did you study just now?
484. Let's see how long you can hold on.
1. ..you can last.
2. ..you can keep going.
3. ..you can stick with it.
485. I didn't know to do it from the start; I got better through constant practice.
486. be used to Ving / get used to Ving
1. I am used to playing English YouTube videos in the background.
2. I usually have English YouTube videos on in the background.
487. There is a lot of downtime at my work; I have to wait for others before I can continue.
488. Lucky for us,
489. What are you gossiping about?
490. It is pretty mind blowing. 好的難以置信
491. She never admits she is wrong. 他死不認錯
1. he refuses to admit she’s wrong.
492. I'm sweeping up the dust.
493. I was forced to agree.
1. I had no choice but to leave.
494. I arrived in Taipei yesterday.
495. Asking follow up questions.
1. Try using open-ended questions to encourage discussion.
2. This keep the conversation going.
3. Talk about What's going on around you.
496. (Have you finished = Are you done) for today?
497. It takes time and practice to reach fluency in a new language.
1. I am working hard to reach fluency in English.
498. Don't Rush.
1. Don't rush to eat dinner.
499. My favorite part of my job is helping people and providing useful information.
1. It's rewarding to see someone get the help they need.
500. The dog is wagging his tail and enjoying the weather with me.
501. Reading books can help expand your vocabulary.
1. Practicing new words daily can help build up your vocabulary.
502. classical 古典 / classic 經典
503. You learning by doing, and you're having fun at the same time.
504. Don't be afraid to talk to people.
505. Although you said this post is boring, you still clicked to view it.
506. It's not time yet. 時間沒到
507. The less serious you are, the happier you'll be. That's the conclusion I've drawn from 15 years of work.
508. I think when you enter society, being a good communicator is very important.
509. Work is never easy, especially when you have to deal with people.
510. Being sore is a reminder of what your body has been through.
511. It is more than just a gift; it carries my care.
512. It's hard to imagine it until you are actually involved.
513. He just took out his frustration at work on this matter.
1. He just reflected his frustration from work onto this matter.
2. His bad mood is a reflection of his frustration at work.
514. The classroom is full of bacteria and viruses. Did the doctor prescribe you antibiotics last time you had a cold?
515. If I hadn't..., I would have...
1. If I hadn’t met you, I really don’t know what kind of person I would have become. I’d probably be worse off than I am now.
2. Worse" alone sounds incomplete. It’s usually followed by something (e.g., worse at math, worse than before).
516. If you were the injured person, how much would you accept for your loss?
517. Those who succeed in their careers probably come from wealthy families, and they must listen to what their parents say.
518. My hair is black.
519. "A piece of poop" / "A few pieces of poop"
520. It sounds more polite and less demanding.
521. When meeting new people, being polite(courteous) is the first step.
522. Things happen(occur) unexpectedly.
523. I didn't know the answer;I just happened to get it right.
524. China cannot credibly claim to be a 'force for stability in a turbulent world' while issuing brazen and irresponsible threats toward Taiwan," a unnamed State Department spokesperson told CNA in an email on Tuesday U.S. time.
brazen 無恥 KK[ˋbrezən], V. / adj.
• I saw the boy stealing money; but he is so brazen that he tried to say that I had stolen it.
• Although his deception had been discovered, he decided to brazen it out.厚臉皮的賴下去
525. It's undisputed. 這沒有爭議 (There's no doubt that..)
526. It's better to say nothing.
527. We can only get back to the table when you stop verbally attack me.
1. get back to = return to
528. It has different meanings in cases A and B.
1. It means different things in case A and Case B.
529. It has meaning in both scenarios.
1. holds meaning
530. China is strong now. It believes whatever it says counts.
531. I did some experiments on this failed device.
532. He treats people badly.
533. Why does this kind of news happen over and over again?
1. news 不可數
534. I don't feel like drinking this.
1. I am not in the mood for this drink.
2. I don't want to...
535. We have plenty of time/food. 
1. plenty 足夠: We have plenty of eggs.
536. Most of the time, I am just waiting for the time to pass.
537. Nothing special, just like any other day.
538. I have already done all I can do.
539. China claims to seek peace on one hand, yet on the other, it continues to threaten Taiwan with military drills.
540. This decision was made by our team.
541. Most of the time, I am just waiting for the time to pass.
542. 本該這樣
1. I was supposed to be like this.
543. Don't let the food expire.
1. Don't let the food go bad.
544. They are similar in meaning.
545. 歡迎他 (greet/welcome/receive)
1. We are here to greet him.
2. We are here to welcome him.
546. Police 只有複數
547. troll (v.) 在網路上刻意發言激怒他人/釣魚. He is just trolling. 
548. What is your (opinion on) this matter?
549. You should (be careful with) your cellphone settings when you are abroad.
550. Thinking about the prosperity of the past and now seeing this scene of ruin, it truly fills one with sorrow.不勝唏噓[ˋsɑro]
551. Time waits for no one. 時間不等人
552. It doesn't seem convincing.
553. Sometimes it acts up/ malfunctions. 有時候它會不太正常
554. China is again accused of having been blackmailing the United States economically. 敲詐
555. Even though = Although = 連接詞
1. Even though/Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
556. Even if 連接詞, 用於假設的情況
1. I will go for a walk even if it rains.
557. Despite 介係詞, 後面只能接名詞or動名詞
1. Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
558. They want to reduce expenses.(中文所謂的cost down)
1. They want to lower costs.
559. I paid too much for it. (買貴了)
560. It comes with a condition.這是有前提的/條件的
561. I had a bad experience with it. 我有不好的經驗在這件事上
562. The portions are huge. 份量很大
563. We haven't met for a long time; we are catching up.
564. Your package got delivered to my place by mistake.
565. have Ever 用在疑問句, have never 用在句子
566. If it comes from him, it's not convincing.
567. He mentioned two interesting points.
1. He brought up two interesting points.
568. We need to sync this code with our branch.
569. The code is out of sync.
1. The code isn't in sync.
570. We are on the same page.
571. My whole life, I have been working hard, and I rarely thought about myself.
572. Find a way to make learning sustainable and manageable.
573. I'm just browsing, not really looking for anything in particular.
1. in particular = specific = special
574. I saw her earlier today.
575. I got paid early in the month.
576. We have a meeting in the middle of the month.
577. The deadline is at the end of the month.
578. They have a similar meaning.
1. They have similar meanings.
579. It never gets boring.
580. I had been working past 8 p.m. for a long time.
581. It's a good start to the day.
582. She is picking out some books.
583. I am doing my best to keep up with my daily English practice.
1. stay consistent with my daily English practice.
584. I am off to work. 我要出門上班了
1. I leaving for work now.
585. I forgot to shave. 我忘了刮鬍子
586. Your pants are too long;they're dragging on the ground.在地上拖
587. How did you not notice that?
588. I am not surprised. He always tells me off like that.指責
589. I've been suffering from constipation lately. 便祕
590. I have  a stuffy nose. 鼻塞
1. My nasal congestion gets worse at night.
591. She has decided that she won't listen to you.
1. She made up her mind that..
592. I thought if we treated him nicely, he would treat me nicely in return. But the truth is, he didn't.
593. It's cold, let's warm up with some tea.
594. This restaurant offers great value for money.(CP值)
595. This hotel seems like a great deal.
1. It has great value for the price.(CP高)
596. I need to find some shade and stay in the shade.
597. It's too sunny. I feel like I am in a desert .
598. My shirt is already sticking to my skin. Staying hydrated is important in this heat.
599. The storm is coming, I hope it won't rain too much.
600. Cloudy day makes me sleepy.
601. I don't want to get wet.
602. It's raining so much outside.  
603. Stay indoors.  
604. I've gotten completely soaked.  
605. Let's hurry before the rain gets too much.
606. It's raining so much outside.  
607. Stay indoors.  
608. I've gotten completely soaked.  
609. Let's hurry before the rain gets even stronger.
610. Stay warm and cozy.
611. The temperature drops so much.
612. I try to avoid. (avoid it.)
613. Looking back, it's still scary.
614. You might find it surprising. 
615. What he just said matters to me a lot. 
616. It's not easy to defend ourselves on this kind of island.
617. Its material is better and it is less likely to cause allergies when used. 材質比較好
618. I didn't do much today; basically, I was just looking around on the internet, watching the news, something like that.
619. He wears a hoodie .
620. This is the worst ending.
621. It doesn't always work.
Sometimes, it is not functional.
622. They caught committing a crime, and now they're turning on each other(互咬)and distancing themselves(互相切割).
623. You are in my blind spot.死角
1. There are many blind spots here.
624. I am on the front line.
625. He is a psycho.
1. He looks like a mentally ill person.
2. He seems mentally unstable.
626. They considered you one of their own, but you betrayed them.
1. 自己人 one of their own
627. That was what he said, but it is not necessarily true.
628. Whatever your questions are, they have already been discussed.
629. We need to merge these commits from that repository.
630. McDonald's doesn't count as a date.
631. Let's split up. 平分
1. Let's split the bill.
2. Let's separate the bill.
632. indoor adj. indoors adv.
1. outdoor adj. outdoors adv.
633. friends with benefits 砲友
634. It doesn't have to be a 50-50.
635. Everyone grows old.
636. Why is that?
637. I think it is 50 dollars if I'm not mistaken.
638. What is your favorite country and your least favorite country? 
639. The country is a dictatorship.
640. There are some cracks in my teeth.
641. If you don't like being treated that way, then don't treat others like that.
642. 這不是你說得算=你沒決定權
1. You don't get to decide this.
643. Later that day,...
644. Let it slide. =  Let it go. 放過他
645. rip me off 敲詐我
646. wig 假髮 
647. bat 球棒
648. He is a crackhead. 吸毒者
649. 藏在外套裡 Put this under his coat.
650. Let's follow this by the letter of the law. 我們就按制度辦事吧
651. Does all those things look up to date?
1. = up to date
652. Faulty wires. That is against code.
653. I see about 20000 dollars in fines so far.
654. He has a misunderstanding about this.
655. We are all patriotic except for her. [͵petrɪˋɑtɪk]
656. Can I pet your dog? 我可以摸你的狗嗎?
657. What's his breed? 他的品種是?
658. Let's start today.
659. You can accompany him while he is studying.
660. She is sleeping with her hand holding the pen.
661. I have to charge my phone; it's running out of battery.
662. I am worried about this.
1. I have concerns about this.
663. This worries me.
664. This even will end by 10 a.m.
1. The event won't go past 10 a.m.
665. The event won't start earlier than 10 AM.
1. start earlier = start before
666. You can give it away. 送人
667. We can start by speaking English in daily conversations. Once your're comfortable with that, you can try taking some English proficiency tests.
1. Let's start learning with this book
668. You eat very heavy-flavored food too much.
669. I have demonstrated it for you.
1. I have shown you how to do it.
670. I am not passionate about my work.
1. I don't feel passionate about my job.
671. How long is the afternoon break?
672. I knew this day would come. 我就知道這一天會來
673. This pill can help with constipation.
1. This pill can relief constipation.
674. tooth extraction 拔牙
1. Remove a tooth
675. Did I get it right?  我有記錯嗎?
676. He kicked the door open.
677. Why does YouTube always give me this kind of negative content.
1. Why does YouTube keep showing me all this negative stuff?
678. I am worried that he might bite into a broken bone.
679. I stepped on a landmine.
680. I can't find satisfaction in my job/ in my work.
681. You shouldn't worry so much.
1. You don't need to worry so much.
2. You shouldn't have so many worries.
682. The stickers stick to the wall.
683. The noodles will stick together.黏在一起
684. I'm good at table tennis, and my English is getting better. That gives me satisfaction.
685. She has already done it.
1. She has already finished it.
686. Is it still within the pickup time? 還沒超過取貨時間
1. Is it past the pickup time?
687. If you keep wearing too few clothes, you will catch the flu.
688. I don't have a clear picture of what I'm going to do in the future, but it will definitely involve English skills.
689. There's no perfect time; the best time is now.
690. You can start changing now.
1. You can start making changes now.
691. They are looking for trouble with us.
692. Let's take turns.
693. We shall check them at once.我們應該馬上確認一下
694. There will be a traffic jam tomorrow. Please be mindful.
695. No one was looking for trouble with you
1. No one was trying to cause trouble for you.
2. Nobody was trying to mess with you.
3. you brought it on yourself.你自找的
4. You asked for it.你自找的
5. You had it coming.你自找的
696. The price is higher than its value.
1. It's overpriced.
697. They only sell cheap merchandise.[ˋmɝtʃən͵daɪz]
698. You didn't get what I meant.
699. I feel annoyed.
700. They should give him an award.頒獎
701. I'm not curious about what he thinks.
702. This rule has a gray area. 
703. Don't buy something for more than it's worth.
1. Don't pay more than it's worth.
2. The price is more than it's worth.
704. What are you going to do with him?
1. What are you going to do to him?
705. It is stricter than before.
706. This is a small matter.
707. Don't let it ruin your mood.
1. Don't let it get to you.
2. Don't let it bother you.
708. This is a fake.
709. The room is only warm in some areas.
710. Happy weekends always go by so quickly.
711. I have a feeling that happy weekends always go by too quickly.
712. He did it out of conscience. [ˋkɑnʃəns] 他這麼做是出於良心
713. Listen to your conscience. 聽從你的良知
714. Don't treat yourself badly. 不要對自己太糟
1. Don't be too hard on yourself. 
715. I was going to ask him his question, but I figured I'd better not.
1. But, then I thought I'd better not.
2. But I held back. 
716. I have an impression of this place.
1. I remember this place.
2. This place looks familiar to me.
717. Half of an apple = Half an apple
718. Have you made up your mind about taking the GEPT?
719. I got two packages for you. 我幫你拿包裹
1. I picked up two packages for you.
720. 想法 idea
1. You’d better give up that idea.
2. I’ve already given up on that idea.
721. 過節 bad blood with/ history with
1. Do you have bad blood with him?
2. Do you have history with him?
722. stay consistent in
1. I stay consistent in everything I do.
723. Why has the population declined?
724. Not many people like to eat sandwiches for breakfast.
1. Not many people prefer eat sandwiches for breakfast.
725. There are ten lessons left in the course. 十堂課 
1. lessons/classes -> course
2. I have ten classes left.
3. I still have ten classes to go.
726. I don't have a good impression of it. 印項目好
727. I don't have any memories of this. 我沒有印象
728. 新聞不可數
1. We have three pieces of news today.
2. We have three news stories today.
729. What are you aiming for?
730. I won't shed a tear. 眼淚可數, 滴下一滴眼淚
1. I won't shed tears.
2. shed - shed - shed
731. Let's cut the crap and get to the point. （廢話少說，講重點。）
1. You got the point. 你講到重點了
732. The code gets stuck here.
1. The code hangs here.
733. Everything feels so uncertain to me.
1. Everything is so uncertain.
734. Sometimes I feel like I have trouble understanding people. I always seem to get it wrong.
735. Have you ever felt like crying but couldn't shed a tear?
736. If I could go back to my student days, I would work harder on English.
737. If I could go back to the age of 6, I would tell myself to be braver.
738. Having one or two hours of English lessons a week is far from enough for you to communicate in English.
739. I've hung up the clothes, so you have one less thing to worry about.
740. Practice makes perfect.
741. That's why he became this way.
1. That's why he ended up like this.
2. That's why he turned out like this.
742. What date does the English class start?
1. What time does the class start and end?
743. I feel like I'ma at a disadvantage.
1. I feel like I'me on the losing side.
2. I feel like I'm falling behind.
3. I feel like I don't have the upper hand.
744.