造成某個結果或帶來改變
寫作用途
cause a result or make a change happen
The peer tutoring project brought about steady improvement across our entire class.
同儕輔導計畫為全班帶來了穩定進步。
寫作技巧
Use bring about to connect an action or event with the result it causes. Change bring to brought for the past.
試穿衣物以確認尺寸或外觀
寫作用途
wear clothing briefly to check its fit or appearance
Nora tried on the jacket before choosing a smaller size.
Nora 試穿那件外套後，選了較小的尺寸。
寫作技巧
Use try on for clothing. Put an object pronoun between try and on: try it on.
採取某選擇後情況會更有利
寫作用途
be in a more favorable situation after a choice
We would be better off taking the earlier train tomorrow.
我們明天搭較早的火車會比較有利。
寫作技巧
Use be better off to recommend the more favorable option. Follow it with an -ing form when naming an action.
取消原本計畫好的活動
寫作用途
cancel an event or activity that was already planned
The organizers called off the beach cleanup because of lightning.
主辦方因為閃電取消了淨灘活動。
寫作技巧
Use call off for a planned event that will not happen. Add the reason to make the change clear.
機器或交通工具停止運作
寫作用途
stop working because of a mechanical or technical problem
Our van broke down halfway to the regional science fair.
我們的廂型車在前往區域科展的半路上故障了。
寫作技巧
Here, break down is intransitive: the machine or vehicle is the subject. This lesson does not teach emotional collapse or analysis.
信賴某人會提供協助或履行承諾
寫作用途
trust someone to help or do what was promised
You can count on Leo to bring the emergency supplies.
你可以信賴 Leo 會帶來緊急用品。
寫作技巧
Use count on someone to name a reliable person, then add to plus a verb for the expected action.
用線劃掉不再採用的文字
寫作用途
draw a line through written words to remove them
Mina crossed out the weak claim and added stronger evidence.
Mina 劃掉薄弱的主張，加入了更有力的證據。
寫作技巧
Use cross out for visible written material. Put an object pronoun in the middle: cross it out.