Unit
01
activity [æk`tɪvətɪ]
n. 活動
衍生字：act
[ækt] n. 行為；舉動；法案 & vi. 行為；表現 & vt. 扮演 ①
action [`ækʃən]
n. 行動；動作 ①
active [`æktɪv]
a. 精力充沛的；積極的 ②
Do you
participate in extra-curricular activities at school? / 你有沒有參加學校的課外活動？
延伸：an
extra-curricular activity 課外活動
actual [`æktʃʊəl]
a. 真實的，確實的
Are you sure
that this is the actual truth? / 你確定這真的是事實嗎？
actually [`æktʃʊəlɪ]
adv. 事實上，實際上（= in fact）
同義字：really
[`rɪəlɪ] adv. 事實上；實際上 ①
Nick likes to
act like a teenager, but actually he's more than 30 years old. / 尼克喜歡裝作青少年的樣子，但他事實上已經 30 多歲了。
air-conditioner
[`ɛrkən͵dɪʃənɚ] n. 空氣調節機，冷氣機
衍生字：heater
[`hitɚ] n. 暖氣機 ②
Air-conditioners
make hot weather bearable, but they also cause global warming. / 冷氣機固然讓炎熱的天氣變得可以忍受，卻也造成全球升溫。
air-conditioning
[`ɛrkən͵dɪʃənɪŋ] n. 空調，冷氣（不可數）
The auditorium
is well built, but it lacks air-conditioning. / 大禮堂建得不錯，可是卻沒空調。
延伸：the
central air-conditioning system 中央空調系統
available [ə`veləbḷ]
a. 可利用的，可得到的，有空的（= free，以人作主詞）
衍生字：availability
[ə͵velə`bɪlətɪ] n. 易得；可用 ⑤
The church is
available for weddings Monday through Saturday. / 那間教堂星期一到星期六可用來舉行婚禮。
Tickets are still
available at the entrance. / 入口處仍有售票。
Will you be
available this afternoon？ = Will you be free this afternoon? / 你今天下午有空嗎？
比較：Do you
have the time now? / 你是否帶了錶，知道現在是幾點了嗎？
用法：Are you
available now? = Are you free now? = Do you have time now? / 你現在有空嗎？
burden [`bɝdṇ]
n. 負擔 vt. 使⋯負擔
片語：shoulder/bear/carry
the burden of... 負起⋯的重擔；burden
sb with... 給予某人⋯的負擔
Ever since his
father passed away, John has shouldered the burden of raising his family. / 約翰的父親過世後，他就負起養家的重擔。
I don't want to
burden you with these matters; I can take care of them myself. / 我不想讓這些事造成你的負擔；我自己可以處理。
college [`kɑlɪdʒ] n. 大學，學院
同義字：university
[͵junə`vɝsətɪ] n. 大學
片語：go to
college/university 唸大學
Peter started going
to college at age 15. / 彼得 15 歲就開始唸大學了。
Harry studies at
an art college in Los Angeles
concern [kən`sɝn]
vt. 使關心，使擔心，與⋯有關 n. 關心，掛念
衍生字：concerned
[kən`sɝnd] a. 有關的；擔心的
同義字：worry
[`wɝɪ] n. 擔心 & vt. 使擔心 ①
Public safety
concerns all the people of this country. / 公共安全引起全國人民的關切。
A lot of
evidence shows that Peter is concerned in the scandal. / 種種證據顯示彼得涉及這件醜聞。＊be concerned in... 涉入⋯ = be involved in...
Your health is
my concern, dad. / 老爸，我很擔心你的健康。
延伸：be
concerned about... 擔心⋯ = be worried about...
More and more
parents are concerned about school violence. / 愈來愈多的家長擔心校園暴力的問題。
concerning [kən`sɝnɪŋ]
prep. 關於（= about）
同義字：regarding
[rɪ`gɑrdɪŋ] prep. 關於 ④
Mr. Hu mentioned
things concerning his boyhood. / 胡先生提到有關他童年的往事。
condition [kən`dɪʃən]
n. 狀況，條件
片語：be in
good/poor condition 情況不錯／不佳；on condition that... 條件是／如果⋯ = if...
The second-hand
car is still in excellent condition. / 這輛二手車的車況仍相當不錯。
I can lend you
the money on condition that you pay it back on time. / 你若準時還錢，我就借給你。
determination [dɪ͵tɝmə`neʃən]
n. 決心
同義字：willpower
[`wɪl͵paʊɚ] n. 意志力
His
determination to quit smoking turned out to be in vain. / 他戒菸的決心最後宣告失敗。
determine [dɪ`tɝmɪn]
vt. 決定，確定
同義字：resolve
[rɪ`zɑlv] vt. 決定
Lilly determined
to leave for the hospital at once. / 莉莉決定馬上動身去醫院。
The police were finally
able to determine the cause of the accident. / 警方終於能確定這起意外的肇因了。
用法：determine
to V 下定決心要⋯ = resolve to V = make up one's mind to V
determined [dɪ`tɝmɪnd]
a. 有決心的
片語：be
determined to V 決心要⋯
I'm determined
to quit gambling. / 我已下定決心要戒賭。
enjoyable [ɪn`dʒɔɪəbḷ]
a. 愉快的
衍生字：enjoy
[ɪn`dʒɔɪ] vt. 享受（之後接名詞或動名詞作受詞）②；enjoyment [ɪn`dʒɔɪmənt]
n. 享受 ②
同義字：pleasant
[`plɛzənt] a. 愉快的 ②
反義字：boring
[`bɔrɪŋ] a. 無聊的 ③
The party we had
Friday night was really enjoyable. / 我們上星期五晚上那場派對實在愉快極了。
instead [ɪn`stɛd]
adv. 而不是，取代
片語：instead
of... 取代⋯；而非⋯ = rather than...
Instead of
chicken, I'd like to have fish for dinner.
/ 我晚餐不想吃雞肉而想吃魚肉。
Some say that
happiness, instead of working hard, is the key to success. = Some say that
happiness, rather than working hard, is the key to success. / 有人說快樂，而非努力，才是成功的秘訣。
用法：instead
亦可單獨使用，作獨立副詞表『相反地』，等於 on the contrary。
John isn't nice.
Instead, he is bad. / 約翰不是善類。相反地，他很壞。
joyful [`dʒɔɪfəl]
a. 喜悅的
衍生字：joy [dʒɔɪ]
n. 喜悅 ①；joyfully [`dʒɔɪfəlɪ] adv. 喜悅地
We were excited
and joyful, knowing that our team had won the game. / 獲知我隊贏了比賽時，我們既興奮又高興。
major [`medʒɚ]
a. 大部分的，主要的，重要的 vi. 主修（與 in 並用）n.
主修科目
片語：major
in... 主修⋯ = take...as one's major
I have already seen
the major part of the film. / 這部電影的大部分我已經看過了。
He played a
major role in the play. / 他在這齣戲中扮演一個重要的角色。
I majored in
accounting in college. = I took accounting as my major in college. / 我大學主修會計。
majority [mə`dʒɔrətɪ]
n. 大部分
片語：the/a
majority of... 大部分的⋯
The majority of
residents on the island can only speak their own dialect. / 這島上大部分的居民只會說他們自己的方言。＊dialect [`daɪəlɛkt] n. 方言
minor [`maɪnɚ]
a. 輕微的，不重要的 vi. 輔修（與 in 並用）n. 輔修科目
片語：minor
in... 輔修⋯ = take...as one's minor
Sue sustained
only minor injuries in the fall. / 阿秀跌倒時只受到輕傷。＊sustain [sə`sten] vt. 遭受（= suffer）
He got his start
with a minor part in a TV series. / 他先是在某電視連續劇裡飾演一個小角色這樣起家的。
He minored in
French. = He took French as his minor. / 他輔修法文。
minority [mə`nɔrətɪ
/ maɪ`nɔrətɪ] n. 少數，少數民族
片語：the/a
minority of... 少部分的⋯
Only a minority
of the voters approved the tax increase. / 只有少數選民贊同這次的加稅。
The white
minority once ruled over South
Africa
opportunity [͵ɑpɚ`tjunətɪ]
n. 機會，良機
同義字：chance
[tʃæns] n. 機會 ①
This trip is a
great opportunity to broaden your horizons and practice your English. / 這趟旅行是個拓展視野以及練習英文的好機會。＊broaden one's horizons 增廣見識，拓展視野；horizon [hə`raɪzṇ]
n. 地平線（單）；範圍（複）
延伸：a
golden opportunity 千載難逢的良機
political [pə`lɪtɪkḷ]
a. 政治的
衍生字：politically
[pə`lɪtɪkḷɪ] adv. 政治上地
The writer fled
abroad, seeking political asylum. / 這位作家逃到國外尋求政治庇護。＊asylum [ə`saɪləm] n. 庇護
politician [͵pɑlə`tɪʃən]
n. 政客
I'd rather trust
a hungry wolf than a politician. / 我寧願相信一匹餓狼也不願意相信政客。
politics [`pɑlətɪks]
n. 政治
Most youngsters
are not interested in politics. / 多數的年輕人都不熱衷政治。
pressure [`prɛʃɚ]
n. 壓力，壓迫
片語：under
pressure 處於壓力之下
衍生字：press
[prɛs] vt. 壓；燙平；勸說 & vi. 擠；緊迫 & n. 新聞界（之前置定冠詞 the）；燙平 ②
Some people do
very well under pressure. / 有些人在壓力下會表現得非常好。
Running puts
pressure on your feet. / 跑步會對腳造成壓迫。
延伸：peer
pressure 同儕壓力；blood pressure 血壓；a pressure cooker 壓力鍋
probability [͵prɑbə`bɪlətɪ]
n. 可能性
同義字：likelihood
[`laɪklɪ͵hʊd] n. 可能性
The probability
is that the match will be postponed. / 這場比賽很可能會延期。
probable [`prɑbəbḷ] a. 很可能的
同義字：likely
[`laɪklɪ] a. 很可能的 ①
It seems
probable that this accident is the result of his carelessness. / 看來意外很可能是因為他的粗心所致。
用法：It
is/seems probable that... 很可能⋯ = It is/seems likely
that...
probably [`prɑbəbḷɪ]
adv. 很可能
同義字：very
likely 很可能＊likely 作副詞時之前應置 very
或 most，方等於 probably
We'll probably be
there about 30 minutes late. / 我們很可能會晚30分鐘到。
process [`prɑsɛs] n. 過程 vt. 處理
片語：be in
the process of + N/V-ing 正在進行⋯中
We're still in
the process of conducting a market survey. / 我們尚在做市場調查中。
The process of
the contest is lengthy and tedious. / 這場競賽的過程冗長又無趣。＊tedious [`tidɪəs] a. 冗長乏味的
It will take
about 3 weeks to process your application. / 處理您的申請約要 3 星期的時間。
延伸：processed
foods 加工食品；meat processing 肉類加工
processing [`prɑsɛsɪŋ] n.
處理
We need more
manpower to take care of data processing. / 我們需要更多人力來負責資料處理。
program
[`progræm] n. 節目，（電腦）程式 vt. 為（電腦）設計程式
時態：program,
programmed, programmed
What kind of TV
programs do you enjoy watching? / 你喜歡看哪一種電視節目？
The program
wasn't working, so I had to restart the computer. / 這個程式無效，因此我得將電腦重新開機。
These computers
have been programmed to run the tests once turned on. / 這些電腦程式已經被設計成一開機就能跑這些測試。
用法
a. program 作名詞時，美語中
program 一字保持不變，在英式英語中本字則改為 programme，發音與 program 完全相同。
b. program 作動詞時，英式及美式寫法相同。
programmer
[`progræmɚ] n. 程式設計師
Job vacancies
for programmers are not currently available. / 我們目前不缺程式設計師。＊available [ə`veləbḷ]
a. 現有的
property [`prɑpɚtɪ] n. 財產（不可數），特性（可數）
同義字：possessions
[pə`zɛʃənz] n. 財產（恆用複數）；assets [`æsɛts] n. 資產（恆用複數）；quality [`kwɑlətɪ] n. 特性（可數）
They lost all
their property in the fire. / 他們在這場大火中失去了所有財產。
One property of
diamonds is hardness. / 堅硬是鑽石的一項特性。
rate [ret] n. 比率 vt. 評比為
片語：at any rate 無論如何；rate sth as... 將某物評比為⋯；At any rate,... 無論如何，⋯ = Anyway,... = Anyhow,...
The rate of unemployment has been rising in recent years. / 近年來的失業率逐漸上升。
This resort is rated as the most beautiful place in the country. / 這個觀光勝地被評為該國最美的地方。
At any rate, their performance did not live up to our expectations. / 無論如何，他們的表現並不如我們所預期。＊live up to sb's expectations 符合某人的期望
recognition [͵rɛkəg`nɪʃən]
n. 認出，承認，認可
片語：win
recognition 獲得認可
同義字：credit
[`krɛdɪt] n. 信譽
acknowledgement [ək`nɑlɪdʒmənt] n. 承認
There was no
recognition in my old friend's eyes when he saw me. / 我的老友見到我時沒有認出我來。
The scholar has
won international recognition for his great findings. / 這位學者的重大發現獲得了國際認可。
recognize [`rɛkəg͵naɪz]
vt. 認出，承認，認可
衍生字：recognizable
[`rɛkəg͵naɪzəbḷ] a. 可分辨的，認得出的；unrecognizable [ʌn`rɛkəg
͵naɪzəbḷ] a. 認不出來的；recognizably [`rɛkəg͵naɪzəbḷɪ] adv. 可分辨地；顯著地
After being
separated for twenty years, he cannot recognize his daughter. / 失散 20 年後，他認不出他的女兒來了。
Professor
Rollins is recognized as one of the best educators in the country. / 羅林斯教授是全國公認為最優秀的教育家之一。
remain [rɪ`men]
vi. 繼續存在，仍保持是（之後接名詞或形容詞作補語）
衍生字：remaining
[rɪ`menɪŋ] a. 剩下的
同義字：stay
[ste] vi. 仍保持是
No one remained
in the hall soon after the concert was over. / 音樂會結束沒多久，大廳裡一個人影都不剩了。
It remains to be
seen which team will win. / 哪一隊會贏尚有待觀察。
Though divorced,
Anna and David still remain friends. / 雖然離婚了，安娜和大衛仍是朋友。
The problem
still remains unsolved. / 這個問題仍然一直沒被解決。
用法：a.
remain 作『仍保持是』解時，之後須接名詞或形容詞作主詞補語。remain a puzzle 仍一直是個謎
＊puzzle [`pʌzḷ] n. 不解的事物；remain
healthy 保持健康
b. It remains to
be seen + 疑問詞（when、what、how⋯）引導的名詞子句⋯有待觀察
It remains to be
seen whether John can do it. / 這件事約翰是否做得來仍有待觀察。
remains [rɪ`menz]
n. 遺跡（恆用複數形）
The remains are
the most famous tourist attraction in the country. / 這些遺跡是該國境內最有名的旅遊景點。
延伸：remains
亦可作『遺體』解，是 body（屍體）的委婉語。
The writer's
remains are buried in his hometown. / 這位作家的遺體被埋在他的故鄉。
reunion [ri`junjən]
n. 重聚，團圓
Our high school
reunion is next Tuesday. / 我們高中同學會在下星期二。
延伸：a
family reunion 家庭團聚
seek [sik] vt. 尋找（時態：seek,
sought [sɔt] , sought）
片語：seek to
V 設法要⋯
同義字：search
[sɝtʃ] vt.
The government
is seeking new ways to fight against crimes. = The government is looking for
new ways to fight against crimes. / 政府正在尋找新的方法來打擊犯罪。
situation [͵sɪtʃʊ`eʃən]
n. 處境，情勢
This company's
financial situation is getting more and more difficult. / 這家公司的財務狀況越來越吃緊。
用法：本字常與介詞
in 並用。
What would you
do in such a situation? / 在那種情況下你會怎麼做？
suggest [sə(g)`dʒɛst]
vt. 建議，暗示
衍生字：suggestive
[sə(g)`dʒɛstɪv] a. 引起聯想的
同義字：advise
[əd`vaɪz] vt. 建議；勸告 ③
recommend [͵rɛkə`mɛnd] vt. 建議 ⑤
Frank suggested
that we (should) leave early. / 法蘭克建議我們應該早點離開。
用法：suggest
表『建議』時，屬意志動詞，之後 that 子句應使用助動詞
should，而 should 可予省略。
suggestion [sə(g)`dʒɛstʃən]
n. 建議，提議
They accepted
our suggestion and changed their plan. / 他們接受我們的提議而改變計劃。
用法：本字常與動詞並用，形成下列固定用法：make a suggestion 提出建議
suppose [sə`poz]
vt. 想，認為，假定
片語：be
supposed to V 理應⋯（語氣比
should 委婉）
衍生字：supposed
[sə`pozd] a. 假定的；被認為的；supposedly [sə`pozɪdlɪ] adv. 一般認為上；推想上
It's late, so I
suppose you must go home. / 時間很晚了，所以我想你必須回家。
Suppose you are
walking on a hot and dusty road. / 想像你正走在一條又熱、風沙又大的路上。
You are not
supposed to wear jeans at such a formal meeting. / 在這麼正式的會議上你不應該穿牛仔褲的。
system [`sɪstəm]
n. 系統，制度
同義字：structure
[`strʌktʃɚ] n. 結構；process [`prɑsɛs]
n. 過程
You'll have to
learn the operating system before you can use this machine. / 使用機器前，你要先學習它的操作系統。
Few parents are
in favor of the recent changes to the education system. / 贊成最近教育制度改革的家長寥寥可數。
延伸：the
operating system （機器）操作系統；the educational/education
system 教育制度
systematic [͵sɪstə`mætɪk]
a. 有系統的
衍生字：systematically
[͵sɪstə`mætɪkḷɪ] adv. 有系統地
同義字：orderly
[`ɔrdɚlɪ] a. 有次序的
In an assembly
line, everything must be done in a systematic way. / 在生產線上，一切都必須以有系統的方式作業。
union [`junjən]
n. 工會，聯合
The union
decided to go on strike due to the low wages. / 由於薪資偏低，因此該工會決定罷工。
This car is a
perfect union of beauty and technology. / 這輛車子是美與科技的完美結合。
延伸：a labor
union 工會，勞工聯盟 a
trade union 商會
unite [ju`naɪt]
vt. 使聯合 vi. 團結
衍生字：unit
[`junɪt] n. 單位 ①；unify [`junə͵faɪ] vt. 統整、統一 ⑥
Our goal is to
unite the labor unions to oppose the new policy. / 我們的目標是聯合這些勞工團體反對這項新政策。
We should unite,
or we'll be defeated by the enemy. / 我們要團結，否則會被敵人擊潰。＊defeat [dɪ`fit] vt. 擊敗
用法：過去分詞可作形容詞，表『團結的』。
If we remain
united, there will be nothing we can't achieve. / 我們若團結，什麼事都做得了。
unity [`junətɪ]
n. 一致，團結（不可數）
同義字：teamwork
[`tim͵wɝk] n. 團隊合作
The plot of the
drama lacks unity. / 這齣戲的劇情缺乏一致性。
The political
party lost the election due to lack of unity. / 該政黨選舉失敗是因為不團結。
用法：unity 可與介詞 with 及 in 並用，形成下列很好的句子：
Without unity,
we'll face failure. / 我們若不團結，就會面臨失敗。
In unity there
is strength. / 團結就是力量。
university [͵junə`vɝsətɪ]
n. 大學
He was admitted
to the university of his choice. / 他獲准進入他理想中的大學。
延伸：a
university student 大學生 = a college student；a university of one's choice 某人理想中的大學
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account [ə`kaʊnt]
vi. 說明，解釋（與介詞for並用）n. 帳戶，理由，報導，考慮
衍生字：accountable
[ə`kaʊntəbḷ] a. 應負責的 ⑥
片語：account
for sth 說明⋯ =
explain sth
on account of...
因為⋯ = because of... = due to...
= owing to...；open an account 開立帳戶；take...into account 考慮⋯ = take...into
consideration
Hard work
accounts for his success. / 努力是他成功的原因。
I'd like to open
a savings account at the bank. / 我想在銀行開一個儲蓄帳戶。
He failed on
account of laziness. / 他因懶惰而失敗了。
I read an
account of the plane crash in the newspaper. / 我在報紙上讀到一篇有關墜機事件的報導。
Before asking
him to handle this huge mission, you should take his physical condition into
account. / 你要他處理此一艱鉅的任務之前應先考慮他的身體狀況。
achieve [ə`tʃiv]
vt. 達成，達到
同義字：accomplish
[ə`kʌmplɪʃ] vt. 達成，完成 ④
attain [ə`ten] 獲得；到達 ⑥；obtain
[əb`ten] vt. 獲得 ④
If you work
hard, you will eventually achieve your goals. / 如果你努力，最後終將達成目標。
At this time,
this project is 95 percent achieved. / 目前這項計畫已經完成了 95%。
achievement [ə`tʃivmənt]
n. 成就
同義字：accomplishment
[ə`kʌmplɪʃmənt] n. 成就 ④
The achievements
of computer technology have been incredible. / 電腦科技的成就令人難以置信。
You've made it
into Harvard, Jim. That's quite an achievement. / 吉姆，你成功進入哈佛大學。這真是了不起的一項成就。
apparent [ə`pærənt]
a. 明顯的，表面的
同義字：obvious
[`ɑbvɪəs] a. 明顯的 ③；evident [`ɛvədənt]
adv. 明顯的 ④
It is apparent
that the fìtness center has serious fìnancial problems.
/ 很顯然地，該健身中心有嚴重的財務問題。
The girl's apparent
innocence was just an act. / 這女孩表面的天真不過是裝模作樣。
apparently [ə`pærəntlɪ]
adv. 顯然地
衍生字：appear
[ə`pɪr] vi. 出現；似乎 ①
appearance [ə`pɪrəns] n. 出現；外表 ②
同義字：evidently
[`ɛvədəntlɪ] adv. 明顯地 ④； obviously [`ɑbvɪəslɪ] adv.顯然地 ③
Apparently, the
general manager's wife knew nothing about the scandal. / 很明顯地，總經理夫人對該醜聞全然不知。
approach [ə`protʃ]
vt. vi. 接近 n. 方法，通路（與介詞 to 並用）
片語：an
approach to + N/V-ing 做⋯的方法／管道；be
fast approaching 即將來臨 = be around the corner = be near
at hand = be coming soon
They approached
the ferocious animal with caution. / 他們小心翼翼地接近這隻兇猛的動物。＊ferocious [fə`roʃəs] a. 兇猛的；caution [`kɔʃən]
n. 謹慎；with caution 小心翼翼地 =
cautiously [`kɔʃəslɪ] adv. = carefully [`kɛrfəlɪ] adv.
According to the
weather forecast, a hurricane is fast approaching. / 根據氣象預報，有一個颶風快速接近中。
The best
approach to learning English is to read English articles out loud and watch
English TV programs. / 學習英語的最佳途徑是大聲的朗誦英文文章及看英語電視節目。＊read sth out loud 大聲唸某物
attitude [`ætətjud]
n. 態度
He has a positive
attitude towards life. / 他對人生持積極的態度。
用法：本字之後多接介詞 to/toward/towards。 an attitude
to/toward/towards sth對某事物的態度
committee [kə`mɪtɪ]
n. 委員會
How many members
are there on your committee? / 你的委員會有多少人？
用法：該字及
team（隊伍）通常與介詞 on 並用。
detail [`ditel]
n. 細節 vt. 詳細列出
衍生字：detailed
[`diteld / dɪ`teld] a. 詳細的
片語：in
detail 詳細地 = at length
I haven't had
time to review the proposal in detail yet. / 我還沒有時間詳細審閱這個提案。
I need the
report detailing your travel expenses by this Friday. / 星期五以前我需要一份詳列你們旅行支出的報告。
factor [`fæktɚ]
n. 因素（與介詞 in 並用）
同義字：cause
[kɔz] n. 原因 ①
Arrogance was a
major factor in his failure. / 傲慢自大是他失敗的主因。＊arrogance [`ærəgəns] n. 傲慢
fake [fek] a. 假的 n. 贗品 vt. 偽造，假裝
反義字：genuine
[`dʒɛnjʊɪn] a. 真正的 ④
Brian was caught
using fake money. / 布萊恩因為使用假鈔被抓。
After careful
examination, the experts revealed that the painting was a fake. / 經過詳細檢驗，專家指出這幅畫是假畫。
The teacher was
angry when he found Gary
Ruth didn't want
to go out with Tim, so she faked a stomachache. / 茹絲不想和提姆約會，所以假裝胃痛。
用法：fake 可作形容詞或名詞，有下列用法：This is a fake painting.（fake 是形容詞）（這是一幅假畫。） This painting is a fake.（fake 是名詞）（這幅畫是贗品／假畫。）
fax [fæks] n. 傳真 vt. 傳真
Did you get the
fax from Mr. Wilson? / 你收到威爾遜先生傳來的傳真了嗎？
Could you fax me
a copy of your report? / 可以把你報告的副本傳真一份給我嗎？
延伸：fax是facsimile [fæk`sɪməlɪ]的簡寫，由於 facsimile過長，現均以fax取代。
image [`ɪmɪdʒ]
n. 形象，意象，影像，圖像
衍生字：self-image
[͵sɛlf`ɪmɪdʒ] n. 自我形象
imagine [ɪ`mædʒɪn] vt. 想像 ②；imaginative [ɪ`mædʒə͵netɪv]
a. 有想像力的 ④；imaginary [ɪ`mædʒə͵nɛrɪ] a. 想像出來的，虛構的
④
The aim of this
activity is to improve the public image of the politician. / 這個活動的目的就是要改善這位政治人物的形象。
You can fìnd images
of the spring everywhere in the poem. / 你在這首詩裡到處可以看到春天的意象。
The images of
people at war make me feel uncomfortable. / 那些處於戰爭時期人們的圖像讓我感到很不舒服。
imagination [ɪ͵mædʒə`neʃən]
n. 想像力
衍生字：imaginable
[ɪ`mædʒɪnəbḷ] a. 可想得到的 ④
Use your
imagination and see if you can come up with a better idea. / 運用你的想像力，看看你能不能想出更好的辦法。
immediate [ɪ`midɪɪt]
a. 立刻的，最接近的，直接的
片語：in the
immediate future 在不久的將來 = in the near future
There was an immediate
response to her request. / 她的要求立刻得到回應。
The man's
immediate heir was his son. / 這位男子的直接繼承人就是他兒子。＊heir [ɛr] n. 繼承人（h 不發音）
immediately [ɪ`midɪɪtlɪ]
adv. 立刻，馬上
片語：immediately
after... ⋯之後沒多久
= shortly after... = instantly after...
同義字：instantly
[`ɪnstəntlɪ] adv. 立刻 ② = shortly = right away = at once
I went over
immediately after I fìnished writing the letter. = I went over shortly after I
fìnished writing the letter. / 我一寫完信就立刻過去。
indeed [ɪn`did]
adv. 真正地
衍生字：really
[`rɪəlɪ] adv. 真正地 ①；truly [`trulɪ] adv. 真正地 ①
A friend in need
is a friend indeed. / 患難見真情／困境中的朋友才是真正的朋友。──諺語
individual [͵ɪndə`vɪdʒʊəl]
a. 個別的，個人的 n. 個人，個體
衍生字：individualism
[͵ɪndə`vɪdʒʊəl͵ɪsəm] n. 個人主義；individuality [͵ɪndə͵vɪdʒʊ`ælətɪ]
n. 個性
She couldn't
give the students individual attention because the class was too large. / 由於這個班太大，她無法個別去照料學生。
They discussed
the rights of the individual versus the rights of the group. / 他們討論個人權益和團體權益的衝突。＊versus [`vɝsəs] prep. 對抗
individually [͵ɪndə`vɪdʒʊəlɪ]
adv. 個別地
同義字：separately
[`sɛpərɪtlɪ] adv. 分別地 ②
People differ
individually. / 人各有不同。
magical [`mædʒɪkḷ]
a. 魔術的，神奇的
衍生字：magically
[`mædʒɪkḷɪ] adv. 魔術般地，神奇地；magic [`mædʒɪk] n. 魔術 ②；magician [mə`dʒɪʃən] n. 魔術師 ②
No medicine is
so magical that it can cure all illnesses. / 沒有一種藥神奇到什麼病都能治。
medical [`mɛdɪkḷ]
a. 醫療的，內科的（『外科的』則為 surgical [`sɝdʒɪkḷ]）
衍生字：medicine
[`mɛdəsṇ] n. 藥；醫學 ②；medical school 醫學院
You need a medical
checkup before the surgery. / 手術前你須要做一次醫療檢查。
The hospital has
both medical and surgical wards. / 這家醫院內科病房和外科病房都有。
mention [`mɛnʃən]
vt. 提及 n. 提及
片語：not to
mention... 更不用說⋯ = to say nothing of... = not to speak
of...；make no mention of... 未提及⋯
No one mentioned
the fact that Harry failed the test again. / 沒有人提到哈利考試又不及格了。
She is good at
playing many musical instruments, not to mention the piano. / 她會演奏很多種樂器，鋼琴就更不必提了。
In public, Alex
made no mention of his private life. / 公眾場合上，亞利克斯不提及他的私生活。
normal [`nɔrmḷ]
a. 正常的
反義字：abnormal
[æb`nɔrmḷ] a. 反常的；不規則的 ⑥
It's normal to
feel nervous before a test. / 考前會感到緊張是正常的。
normally [`nɔrmḷɪ]
adv. 正常地，平常
同義字：usually
[`juʒʊəlɪ] adv. 通常 ②
Henry hasn't
been behaving normally recently. / 亨利最近行為不大正常。
I normally leave
home at 7:30 a .m. / 我平常早上 7 點半出門。
perform [pɚ`fɔrm]
vt. 執行，履行 vi. 表演，表現
同義字：carry
out... 執行⋯
The surgeon has
performed this operation before. / 該外科醫生以前動過這種手術。
The teacher told
us to perform our civic duties. /
老師告訴我們要盡市民的義務。＊civic [`sɪvɪk] a. 市民的
The young actor
performed with such zest that there is no doubt that he will be awarded the
prize for the most outstanding actor in the play. /
這名年輕男演員的演出如此賣力，他將獲頒此劇的最佳男演員獎是無庸置疑的。＊zest [zɛst] n. 熱忱
Much to my
surprise, most of the students performed very well on the exam. / 很讓我驚訝的是，大部分的學生這次考試表現得很好。
用法：perform
a mission 執行某任務 = carry out a mission；perform one's duties 履行某人的義務 = carry out
one's duties
performance [pɚ`fɔrməns]
n. 表演，表現
The famous
actress gave a great performance in the play last night. / 那位知名的女演員昨晚在舞台劇中有精彩的演出。
I'm pleased that
my son's academic performance is very good. = I'm pleased that my son does well
in school. / 我兒子的功課很好，這令我滿意。
用法：表某人在校成績優良，有下列說法：
John does well
in school. = John's academic performance is good. / 約翰在校成績優良。＊academic
[͵ækə`dɛmɪk] a. 學術的
permission [pɚ`mɪʃən]
n. 許可，准許
片語：without
sb's permission 未經某人的允許
= without sb's
consent/agreement 未經某人的同意
You are not
allowed to use the machine without my permission. / 沒有我的許可，你不能使用這台機器。
permit [pɚ`mɪt]/[`pɝmɪt] vt. vi. 准許，允許 n. 許可證
片語：permit sb to V 准許某人做⋯；permit +V-ing 允許從事⋯
衍生字：permissive [pɚ`mɪsɪv] a. 許可的
同義字：allow [ə`laʊ] vt. 准許 ①；alow sb to V 准許某人做⋯；allow + V-ing 允許從事⋯
反義字：ban [bæn] vt. 禁止（以名詞或動名詞作受詞）& n. 禁令 ⑤；prohibit [prə`hɪbɪt] vt. 禁止（以名詞或動名詞作受詞）⑥
We are not permitted to smoke here. / 我們不得在此地抽煙。
I'll contact you after the meeting if time permits. / 如果時間許可的話，開完會後我會跟你聯絡。
You need a permit to go fìshing here. / 你要有許可證才可以在這裡釣魚。
prevent [prɪ`vɛnt] vt. 阻止，預防，避免
片語：prevent
sb from N/V-ing/being p.p. 阻止某人⋯；使某人無法⋯
衍生字：preventive
[prɪ`vɛntɪv] a. 預防的 ⑥
同義字：avoid
[ə`vɔɪd] vt. 避免 ②；stop [stɑp]
vt.阻止 ①
Robert's sore
legs prevented him from joining the marathon. / 羅勃特腿痠使他無法參加馬拉松比賽。
Taking necessary
precautions will prevent many accidents from happening. / 採取必要的預防措施能防止許多意外的發生。
prevention [prɪ`vɛnʃən]
n. 阻止，預防，避免
They organized
an association for the prevention of child abuse. / 他們組織了一個防止虐童的協會。
Prevention is
better than cure. = An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. / 預防勝於治療。──諺語
延伸：crime
prevention 犯罪預防；disaster prevention 災難預防＊disaster [dɪ`zæstɚ] n. 災難
product [`prɑdʌkt] n. 產品，成果，結果
衍生字：produce
[`prodjus] n. 農產品（集合名詞，不可數）& [prə`djus] vt. 生產；出版
②；producer [prə`djusɚ] n. 生產者；製片人 ②；productivity
[͵prɑdʌk`tɪvətɪ] n. 生產力 ⑥；by-product
[`baɪ͵prɑdəkt] n. 副產品
Most of the
produce on the island is exported to Japan
The country's
main product is timber. / 該國的主要產物是木材。＊timber [`tɪmbɚ] n. 木材（集合名詞，不可數）= lumber [`lʌmbɚ]
n.
延伸：produce
作名詞當『農產品』解時，許多字典所注的發音為 [`prɑdjus]，老外（尤其是美、加人士）卻唸成 [`prodjus]。因此要學好真正正確的發音就應多接觸英語廣播節目，而不要盡信字典。
reduce [rɪ`djus]
vt. 使減少，使淪為
片語：reduce
sb to + V-ing 使某人淪為⋯
同義字：decrease
[dɪ`kris] vt. & vi. 減少 ④
反義字：increase
[ɪn`kris] vt. & vi. 增加 ②
Despite his pay
cut, he won't reduce his standard of living. / 儘管他被減薪，他仍不願降低他的生活水準。
Bankruptcy
reduced him to begging. = He was reduced to begging after he went bankrupt. / 破產後他淪為乞丐。＊bankruptcy
[`bæŋkrʌptsɪ] n. 破產；bankrupt [`bæŋkrʌpt] a. 破產的；go bankrupt 破產
reduction [rɪ`dʌkʃən]
n. 減少，折扣
同義字：decrease
[`dikris] n. 減少（本字亦可作 動詞，唸成 [dɪ`kris]）④
discount [`dɪskaʊnt]
n. 折扣 ④
反義字：increase
[`ɪnkris] n. 增加 ②（本字亦可 作動詞，念成 [ɪn`kris]）
There has been a
reduction in the birth rate of this country ever since war broke out. / 戰爭爆發後，該國的出生率已經降低了。
The supermarket
advertised many price reductions. / 該超市做了許多優惠活動的廣告。
religion [rɪ`lɪdʒən]
n. 宗教（可數／不可數）
Freedom of
religion is a fundamental human right. / 宗教信仰自由是一項基本人權。
延伸：freedom
of religion 宗教自由；freedom of speech 言論自由
religious [rɪ`lɪdʒəs]
a. 虔誠的，宗教的
The rational
scientist is very religious. / 這位理性的科學家對宗教非常虔誠。
Never talk about
religious or political issues at social gatherings. / 社交聚會千萬不要談論宗教或政治議題。
延伸：a
religious belief 某宗教信仰；different religious beliefs 不同的宗教信仰
remove [rɪ`muv]
vt. 移開，除去
片語：remove
A from B 將 A 從 B 中除去
衍生字：removal
[rɪ`muvḷ] n. 移開；除去 ⑥
I removed an ink
stain from a shirt with the special cleanser. / 我用這種特別的清潔劑把襯衫上的墨漬洗掉了。＊cleanser
[`klɛnzɚ] n. 清潔劑
represent [͵rɛprɪ`zɛnt]
vt. 代表，象徵
衍生字：representation
[͵rɛprɪzɛn`teʃən] n. 代表 ③
同義字：symbolize
[`sɪmbḷ͵aɪz] vt. 象徵 ⑥
George
represented his company at the press conference. / 喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring,
though inexpensive, represents my love for you. = This ring, though
inexpensive, stands for my love for you. / 這只戒指雖然不貴，卻代表著我對妳的愛。
用法：represent
sth 代表某事物 = stand for sth = be a representation of sth
representation
[͵rɛprɪzɛn`teʃən] n. 代表權，呈現
Our company has
sufficient representation in Europe . / 我們公司在歐洲有足夠的代表權。
用法：representation
亦可表『代表』，用於下列片語：be a representation of... 代表⋯
representative
[͵rɛprɪ`zɛntətɪv] a. 代表性的 n. 代表者
片語：be
representative of ... 代表⋯ = stand for... = represent... = be a representation of...
The dove is
representative of peace. / 鴿子代表和平。
The union sent a
representative to negotiate with management. / 工會派出一位代表和資方談判。＊此處 management 表資方或公司管理高層，之前通常不置任何冠詞。
respond [rɪ`spɑnd] vi. 回答，回應，反應（均與介詞 to 並用）
片語：respond
to sth 對某事做出反應
She responded to
my questions quickly. / 她很快回答了我的問題。
They waved and I
responded with a smile. / 他們揮手，而我則報以微笑。
The patient
responded well to the new medicine. / 病人對新藥的反應良好。
response [rɪ`spɑns] n. 回應，回答，反應（亦均與介詞 to 並用）
片語：in
response to... 對⋯做出回應
同義字：feedback
[`fid͵bæk] n. 反應；回饋 ⑥
reply [rɪ`plaɪ] n. & vt. 回覆 ②
衍生字：responsive
[rɪ`spɑnsɪv] a. 有反應的；敏感的
Has there been
any response to your letter? / 你的信有回音了嗎？
In response to
your letter dated July 1, we regret to say that we'll have to cancel the deal.
/ 茲回覆台端 7 月 1
日的來信，我們很遺憾表示，我們不得不取消這個交易。
His response to
my proposal was discouraging. / 他對我的提議反應很令人沮喪。
responsibility
[rɪ͵spɑnsə`bɪlətɪ] n. 責任
片語：take
responsibility for N/V-ing 對⋯負責
衍生字：responsible
[rɪ`spɑnsəbḷ] a. 負責的（與介詞 for 並用）②
irresponsible [͵ɪrɪ`spɑnsəbḷ] a.
沒責任感的 ②
You should take
responsibility for what you've done. = You should be responsible for what you've
done. / 你應該對自己做過的事負責。
strength [strɛŋθ]
n. 力量，優點
衍生字：strong
[strɔŋ] a. 強壯的 ①；strengthen [`strɛŋθən] vt. & vi. 加強
④；strengthen one's muscles by exercising 藉由運動加強肌力
Operating this
machine requires skill more t，han physical strength. / 操作這台機器需要的技巧比體力還多。
Please analyze
the strengths and weaknesses of this proposal. / 請針對這個提案分析它的優缺點。＊analyze [`ænḷ͵aɪz]
vt. 分析
technical [`tɛknɪkḷ]
a. 技術的，專門的
衍生字：a
technical term 專業術語
Frank studied
auto repair at a technical school. / 法蘭克在一所技術學校學汽車修護。
An architect
must have technical skills as well as knowledge. / 建築師必須有專門的技術和知識。
technique [tɛk`nik] n. 技巧，手法
同義字：method
[`mɛθəd] n. 方法 ②
The artist was
highly acclaimed for his painting techniques.該藝術家的繪畫技巧受到高度讚揚。＊acclaim [ə`klem]
vt. 稱讚 = praise [prez] vt.
technology [tɛk`nɑlədʒɪ] n.
科技
Perhaps we have
put too much faith in the power of technology. / 或許我們太過相信科技的力量了。
variety [və`raɪətɪ]
n. 變化，種類
片語：a
variety of... 各式各樣的⋯
Peter is a
workaholic; his life lacks variety. / 彼得是個工作狂；他的生活缺乏變化。＊workaholic [͵wɝkə`hɔlɪk] a. 工作狂
The library
offers a wide variety of books to choose from. / 圖書館有各類書可供選擇。
various [`vɛrɪəs]
a. 各式各樣的
衍生字：variation
[͵vɛrɪ`eʃən] n. 變化 ⑥
variable [`vɛrɪəbḷ] a. 易變的 & n. 變數 ⑥
invariably [ɪn`vɛrɪəblɪ]
adv. 不變地 ⑥
There have been
various solutions to the problem. / 這個問題有各式各樣的解決辦法。＊solution [sə`luʃən] n. 解決之道（與介詞 to 並用）a solution to a problem 某問題的解決之道
vary [`vɛrɪ] vi.
變化 vt. 改變
片語：vary
in... 在⋯方面有所不同
同義字：differ
[`dɪfɚ] vi. 變化，不同 ④；change [tʃendʒ] vt. 變化；改變 ②
The weather here
varies between cool and very hot. / 這裡的天氣變化很大，忽而涼爽忽而酷熱。
He varied the
games he played with the children so as not to bore them. / 他更換和孩子們玩的遊戲，以免使他們感到無聊。＊bore [bɔr] vt. 使無聊
volume [`vɑljəm] n. 量，容量，冊，音量
片語：turn
the volume up/down 把音量開大／關小
a large volume
of + 不可數名詞 大量的⋯ = a large amount of + 不可數名詞
We need a large
volume of money and manpower for this project. / 我們需要大量的財力及人力才能推動這個 計劃。
The volume of
traffic reaches its peak during rush hour. / 交通流量在上下班尖峰時間會達到高峰。
The history of
the Roman Empire is in volumes 3 and 4. / 羅馬的歷史收錄在第 3、4 冊中。
Would you mind
turning the volume down? I'm studying. / 你介意把音量關小嗎？我正在唸書。
weakness [`wiknɪs]
n. 虛弱，弱點
衍生字：weak
[wik] a. 虛弱的 ①
weaken [`wikən] vt. 使虛弱 ④
You're not
suitable for the job because of your physical weakness. / 你身體虛弱，因此不適合這個工作。
Math is my
weakness but music is my forte.
數學是我的弱項，不過音樂卻是我的強項。＊forte [`fɔr͵te] n. 強處，優勢
用法：表『優點』、『缺點』有下列說法：
優點／強項：advantage、strong point、strength、forte；缺點／弱項：disadvantage、weak point、weakness
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