1學測真題原句2 句
115 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 4 段
In the latter half of the 20th century, steel frames became cost-effective, and thus affordable for a much wider staircase market.
20 世紀下半葉，鋼架變得划算，因此更多人買得起，樓梯市場也大為擴大。
- latter：「後面的」
- cost-effective：「划算的」
- affordable：「負擔得起的」，afford 是「負擔得起」+ -able
111 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 2 段
Bullard, having witnessed the life-saving power of the metal helmet in the War, decided to produce a head protection device that was affordable for every worker and lightweight enough to be worn all day long.
Bullard 在戰爭中目睹金屬頭盔救命的威力，決定生產一種每個工人都買得起、又輕到能整天戴著的頭部防護裝置。
- having witnessed…：完成式分詞構句，「已經目睹…」
- affordable：「負擔得起的」
- adj + enough to V：「夠…而能…」
- all day long：「一整天」