1·Unfortunately, the Shengfa's telephones, like its hot water taps, were purely for ornamental purposes.
遗憾的是，升发旅馆的电话像它的热水龙头一样，纯粹是个摆设。
2·Subjected to constant water-consciousness campaigns, Singaporeans are obliged to install low-use taps and loos, and expected to be equally thrifty with their showers and washing-machines.
新加坡珍惜水资源的宣传活动十分频繁，受此影响，新加坡市民深感有义务安装节水龙头、节水卫生间，并且淋浴头和洗衣机的使用也同样要做到最大限度地节水。
3·There are automatic-flushing lavatories, foot-operated taps and strange-looking devices that enable you to open door-handles by applying pressure with the forearm.
自动冲洗的马桶，脚控龙头和看起来很奇怪的装置能够让你用前肢的应用压力来开门。
4·One solution was to import Argentine gas. But Argentina first bumped up prices and then, as its own (subsidised) demand grew, unilaterally turned off the taps.
其中一个解决方法是从阿根廷进口天然气，但是，首先是阿根廷迅速把其天然气价格提升到很高的位置，其次是由于阿根廷自身对天然气需求的增长，单方面地关闭了天然气出口的龙头。
5·Dry taps have become a way of life.
不开水龙头已经成为我们的一种生活方式。
1·Michael taps him on the shoulder, but gets no response.
Michael轻拍他的肩膀，但是他并无反应。
2·Saint Nick then taps the adorable girl's arm to get her attention before using hand signals to ask her what she wants for Christmas.
圣诞老人轻拍可爱女孩的手臂，先引起她的注意，然后用手语问她圣诞节想要什么礼物。
3·Unexpectedly, an older, attractive lady taps you on the shoulder, calls you "handsome" and says sheloves your shirt.
出乎意料地，一位年长的有吸引力的女士轻拍你的肩膀，叫你“帅哥”并说喜欢你的衬衫。
4·Usage: Sooner or later after cleaning face, just the right amount of article even daubery in the face and neck taps to the complete absorption behind then.
用法：早晚洁面后，适量本品均匀涂抹于面部及颈部轻拍至完全吸收后即可。