1. On the other hand, to be alone on purpose, having rejected company rather than been cast out by it, is one characteristic of an American hero.
    而另一方面，故意选择独处，拒绝别人的陪伴而非为同伴所抛弃，这正美国式英雄的一个特点。

2. I cast a vote for the proposal.
    对那项议案我投了赞成票.