Unit 2句型強烈展現你的英文實力
多年來，我們所寫的英文句子一直不易擺脫中式英文。即使擺脫了，也並不順遂，因為我們難以自在地寫出俐落而精湛的句子。正因為這種桎梏，我們所寫的英文句子常顯累贅和軟弱，乏論美、力量，當然更缺乏吸引力。
※何謂好句子？
1.文法正確
2.文字細膩
3.語意清晰
4.句子精簡並有力
5.充滿魅力
我將隨後示範幾個初級英文以及高級英文的句子。英文的句型如果要真正脫胎換骨，就需要做大量經過專門設計的練習題。
例1 他們不再活潑，而變的很僵硬。
O基礎英文句 They are not active anymore, and they
have become stiff.
▼變
O高級英文句 Rigidity replaces animation.
例2 他們失去了信心，而變的很畏怯。
O基礎英文句 They have lost their confidence, and
they have become timid.
▼變
O高級英文句 Timidity replaces confidence.
例3 他們不再精明，而變的猶豫不決。
O基礎英文句 They are no longer sure, and they have
become very hesitant.
▼變
O高級英文句 Hesitation replaces shrewdness.
例4 這一堂課，我們能用的語言，僅有英語。
O基礎英文句 In this class, English is the only
language we can use.
▼變
O高級英文句 This class is conducted exclusively in English.
例5 這個孩子不聽大人的話，而且目無尊長。
O基礎英文句 This child neither listens to nor
respects adults.
▼變
O高級英文句 This child acts disobediently and disrespectfully.
例6 從2000年到2010年，因為中國大陸的經濟愈來愈繁榮，人民幣升值了25％。
O基礎英文句 From 2000 to 2010, because of China's
increasing prosperity, the RMB has appreciated 25％.
▼變
O高級英文句 The RMB had appreciated 25% from 2000 to 2010 due to China's
unprecedented economic growth.
例7 如果你今日夠努力力的話，明日必有成功的果實。
O基礎英文句 If you work hard enough today, you'll
reap the fruit of success tomorrow.
▼變
O高級英文句 Your efforts today shall be abundantly rewarded.
例8 他再三地背叛她，這表示他們的婚姻大有問題。
O基礎英文句 He has betrayed her over and over again,
which shows they have serious marital problems.
▼變
O高級英文句 His repetitive betrayals of her have revealed their marital crisis.
例9 在八八水災之時，洪水和土石流滾滾而來，南台灣許多人死了，財產也喪失了
O基礎英文句 During the "August Eighth"
disaster in southern Taiwan, floods and mudslides killed many people. Property
was also lost!
▼變
O高級英文句 Lives and property were taken by the floods and mudslides of
the "August Eighth" catastrophe in southern Taiwan.
例10 無論你有多累，都不該那麼做！
O基礎英文句 No matter how tired you were, you
shouldn't have done that!
▼變
O高級英文句 Fatigue can't justify your behavior.
例11 台灣四季分明，而且各有各的美。
O基礎英文句 The four seasons are all different from
one another, yet each has its own beauty.
▼變
O高級英文句 Distinctive beauty is found in each of the four seasons in Taiwan.
例12 台灣的春天花團錦簇，夏天艷陽高照，秋天秋高氣爽，冬天寒風溧溧，這四個季節也正好述說了大自然的生命。
O基礎英文句 In Taiwan, different flowers bloom in
spring; the sun shines bright in summer; the air is comfortable in autumn; and
the winds are cold in winter. These four seasons describe the life of nature.
▼變
O高級英文句 In Taiwan, the flowery springs, scorching summers, crisp
autumns and freezing winters sound out the rhythm of nature.
Exercise 4
一、請重新寫以下的句子：
1. If we stay honest, we will be trusted by people.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Even though you are angry, you can't just run away!
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
3. It's pathetic for a man/woman to forgive a wife/husband who has had a
love affair.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
4. They fought all the time, and they finally divorced.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
5. They are deeply in love, very considerate to each other, and enjoy a
very happy marriage.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
6. After this accident, he is no longer confident in himself.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
7. There's no reason for you to fail.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
8. Without hope, life is fragile.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
9. I don't mind if you are poor or not --- I like you anyway!
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
10. It was so hot that many children went to the swimming pool to swim.
改為：_________________________________________________________________________________
1. Honesty wins people's trust.
2. Anger can't justify your escape.
3. Forgiven extramarital relations still heartbreak the spouse.
4. Frequent conflicts finally led to their divorce.
5. Their profound mutual love and consideration are blessed with a happy
marriage.
6. This accident has deprived him of his self-confidence.
7. Your failure is inexcusable.
8. Hope strengthens life.
9. Your financial status is not an issue to me.
10. The high temperatures drove children to the swimming pool.
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