1. But can we blame those who looked and failed to see what Galileo saw, if we remember that to use a telescope at the limit of its powers calls for long experience and intimate familiarity with one´s instrument? 但是,如果我们想到,便用一架倍数有限的望远镜需要长期的经验和对自己仪器的熟悉程度,那么我们怎么能去责备观察了天空但没有看到伽利略所看到的东西的那些人呢?
2. But the chances are against it, and there is a virtual limit on how long we can hope to remain alive, however lucky and robust we are. 但这种可能性很小。不管我们多么幸运,多么健壮,我们所希望的长寿实际上是有限度的。
3. The speed limit on this road is 70 mph. 这条路的车速限制是每小时70英里.
4. Didn´t you see the speed limit? 难道你没看见限速牌吗?
5. Don't be alarmed by the bells ringing in Singaporean taxis, which are simply a signal warning drivers they have exceeded the speed limit. 坐在新加坡的出租车里,不要被铃声吓着,那只是个信号,警告司机车已经超过限制速度了。