1財產
屬於某人的東西，就是財產。
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After years of hard work, Kareem has not only realized his dream but also transformed a piece of deserted property into a beautiful forest.
經過多年努力，Kareem 不但實現了他的夢想，還把一塊荒廢的土地轉變為美麗的森林。
- not only A but also B：「不只 A，也 B」
- realize：這裡是「實現」
- transform A into B：「把 A 轉變為 B」
- deserted：「荒廢的」
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The economic crisis may have also played a role: Homeowners who were not able to pay their bank loans were forced to abandon their properties, sometimes leaving behind swimming pools that made excellent mosquito breeding grounds.
經濟危機可能也有影響：付不出銀行貸款的屋主被迫放棄房產，有時留下游泳池，成了絕佳的蚊子滋生地。
- play a role：「扮演一個角色、有影響」
- be forced to V：「被迫…」
- property：這裡是「房產」
- leaving behind…：分詞構句，表示結果
- breeding ground：「滋生地」
- excellent：「極好的」
2特性
屬於某個東西的性質，就是特性。
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Other researchers believe it was because onions were known for their special curative properties, which would be helpful in the afterlife.
其他研究者則認為，是因為洋蔥以特殊的療效著稱，這在來世會有幫助。
- be known for…：「以…著稱」
- curative：「有療效的」，cure 是「治癒」
- property：這裡是「特性」
- afterlife：「來世」，after + life
- which would be helpful：which 指 curative properties