(1) Well-wishers from around the world are opening their wallets to a homeless man who returned a diamond engagement ring to its (2) rightful owner, after she accidentally dropped it in his (3) donation cup
(4) To pour in: 陸續有來 ( to arrive or go somewhere quickly in large amounts)
(1) Well-wisher: 祝福者 (a person who desires happiness or success for another)
He received plenty of advice from well-wishers
His well-wishing supporters
(2) Rightful owner: 真正的主人
She's inherited the money which is rightfully hers...
她繼承了本應屬於她的錢。
(3) Donation cup (= collection cup)
To show their appreciation, Darling and her husband set up an online fundraiser for Harris. The donations and praise (4) have poured in.
(4) To pour in: 陸續有來 ( to arrive or go somewhere quickly in large amounts)
Money now began to pour in.
錢現在源源而來
Election results are beginning to pour in.
"In life (5) what goes around comes around... Billy - your sweet actions, despite being (6) in dire straits yourself, prove that there is humility in the world... you are one shining example. Lots of love from across (7) the pond," wrote Chris and Mel, from Brentwood, England, on the giveforward.com site, which is collecting money. They gave $20.
(6) To be in dire/ desperate straits: 陷入困境 ( in a very difficult situation, usually because they do not have much money)
The company's closure has left many small businessmen in desperate financial straits.
該公司的倒閉讓很多小商戶陷入了經濟困境。
(7) The pond: 大西洋 (美國和英國的中間隔著大西洋)
Tourist numbers from across the pond have dropped dramatically.
來自大西洋彼岸的遊客數量已急劇減少。
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