網路時代充斥著各種資訊,讓人眼花撩亂,無所適從。以「我們都知道健康很重要」來說,一上網查,就有一大堆We all know that health is important. 的例句,讓人以為這是正確的英文,真是誤人子弟,莫此為甚。期盼讀者諸君慎思明辨:這種表達法口說尚無妨,書寫時一定要避免,因為不合乎慣用法。--簡清國
1.在得來速餐廳,可在車上取餐,不必下車。
People do not need to get off their vehicles when they buy food at a drive-in restaurant.
2.上下班尖峰時刻,駕駛人要多花時間等紅燈。
During rush hour, drivers have to wait for red lights longer.
3.我們可以在網上搜尋很多資訊。
We can search a lot of information from the Internet.
4.他為了自衛而殺死強盜。
He killed the robber for self-defense.
5.搭乘捷運有許多優點。
There are many advantages for you to take the MRT.
6.醫師每天要面對痛苦的病人。
Doctors have to face many patients in pain every day.
7.坐公車最大的優點是便宜。
The greatest advantage of riding the bus is low cost.
8.雞肉比其他肉類要有營養。
Chicken has more nutrition than other meats.
9.雖然他才35歲,健康狀況卻不好。
Although he is only 35 years old, he has poor health.
10.夜間未好好休息,第二天我就無法專注學業。
Without a good rest at night, I will not be able to focus on my studies the next day.