生活場景口語實戰人際篇 第475期:火車晚點(3)

9. Train was late because of the heavy snow.
火車因爲大雪而晚點。
還能這樣說：
The heavy snow caused the train being late.
The heavy snow led to the train arriving late.
諺語：
A light purse is a heavy curse.
爲人無錢處處難。
10. The late train brought lots of trouble to the passengers.
火車晚點給乘客帶來了很多麻煩。
還能這樣說：
It was troublesome for passengers that the train is late.
The train being late caused much trouble for the passengers.
應用解析：
I'll trouble you to 勞駕你，請你……；
make trouble 鬧事，搗亂
11. The bus was half an hour late because of the accident.
公交車因爲交通事故晚了半個小時。
還能這樣說：
The accident delayed the bus for half an hour.
The bus arrived half an hour late for the accident.
12. The late train ruined my business activities.
晚點的火車毀了我的商務活動。
還能這樣說：
The overdue train spoiled my business activities.
My business activities were cancelled because the train was behind time.