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The pastor always has a kind word or look for everyone in his congregation. He is as gentle as a lamb by nature.
區牧對它的信眾時刻都是好言或慈顏以待。他生性純如羔羊。
When the athlete was awarded the gold medal, she was happy as a lark!
健兒獲金牌時,開心雀躍不已!
Nothing can move him for his as hard as nails.
他是心如鐵石之人,無事能令他感動。
烈日炎炎 猶如地獄
Whew, recent temperatures have been so high that really it is as hot as hell.
嘩,近日氣溫之高,實在炎熱,有如地獄。
When I passed my open exams, my heart was as light as air.
公開考試合格了,我心花怒放,心情極之輕鬆。
The ballerina was dancing as light as a feather.
芭蕾舞蹈家的舞姿輕盈如羽毛。
Poor as a church mouse, the labourer hardly has enough money for food each day.
身處極度貧困中的苦工每日幾乎沒有足夠的錢買糧。
如夢如幻 美麗如畫
Hong Kong has many places as pretty as a picture.
香港有很多美麗如畫的景點。
Proud as a peacock, he is always showing off.
驕傲自信的他,經常自我炫耀。
On hearing the police siren, the burglar disappeared as quick as a flash.
警號一響,賊人極速閃避,快如電光。
The teacher found the student very intelligent, as sharp as a needle.
老師察覺學生很聰明,敏銳精靈。
至此,小休吧(take a break),自修求進步為要! ■余黎青萍 前教育署署長
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