Vocabulary
Words for Production
1. aboard adv. 在（船／火車／飛機／巴士）上 on a ship, train, plane, or bus
● I just heard the horn of the
train blowing. We’d
better get aboard as
soon as possible.
我剛聽到火車在鳴笛了。我們最好盡快上火車。
aboard prep. 在（船／火車／飛機／巴士）上
● The couple got married aboard a private yacht①(n. [C] 遊艇). 這對夫妻在私人遊艇上結婚。
字詞搭配
(1) All aboard! 請大家上船／火車／飛機／巴士；乘客都到齊了。
(2) Welcome aboard! 歡迎登機／船！
字詞辨異
(1) board n. [C] 木板；委員會 n. [U] 伙食
1 blackboard 黑板
2 bulletin board 布告欄
3 board game 桌遊
4 on board 在船／火車／飛機／巴士上（=
aboard）
(2) board vt. 登上（船／火車／飛機／巴士）
• The
passengers can’t board the plane yet because there is a technical problem.
(3) broad adj. 寬的
• On the
other side of the mountain is a broad highway.
(4) abroad adv. 在國外
• Eddie
decided to work abroad because the pay was far better.
2. guide n. [C] 導遊 a person whose job is to show a place to tourists
● Samantha is an experienced tour guide. She can answer all your questions about this place.
Samantha是一位很有經驗的導遊。她可以回答你對於這個地方的所有問題。
(p.59)
guide vt. 為……領路；引導 SYN
direct; lead
● Mr. Smith guided
the tourists through Kenting National Park
● One of teachers’ jobs is to guide
students in their studying. 老師的工作之一就是引導學生學習。
詞類變化
guide n. [C] 指南；指導
• Before
going to Italy, I read the guide in detail.
• Ryan
bought a city guide so that he could travel on his own.
字詞搭配
(1) television guide 電視指南
(2) traveler’s guide 旅行指南
(3) guide dog 導盲犬
(4) guided missile 導彈
3. statue n.
[C] （大型）雕像 a human or animal image in stone, metal, etc.
● A statue of
Mozart can be seen at the entrance of the music hall. 在音樂廳的入口可以看見莫札特的雕像。
字詞辨異
(1) state n. [C] （常大寫）美國的州
n. [U] 狀態；情況 vt. 說明；陳述
• Jimmy was in a state of confusion.
• Andrew stated that he had never seen Mr. Chen.
(2) status n. [U]
身分；地位
• David tried hard to gain wealth and status, but he was always in
debt.
4. monument n. [C] 紀念碑 a construction in honor or remembrance of an important
person or event SYN memorial
● The government put up a monument to remind people of
the terrible event and the lesson we learned from it. 政府設置一座紀念碑來提醒人們那件可怕的事件和我們從中所學到的教訓。
補充資料
monument除了指「紀念碑」這種實質物體外，還可比喻人生的「里程碑」，意義類似milestone。
• Roger considered
getting his first car a monument in his teenage life.
5. independence n. [U] 獨立 freedom from political control by other countries;
freedom to make one’s own decisions in
life ANT dependence
● Many British colonies gained their independence after World War II. 許多英國的殖民地在二次世界大戰後獲得獨立。
● Some American teenagers want to move out and live by
themselves so they can have more independence.
一些美國的青少年想要搬出去自己生活，這樣他們才可以更獨立自主。
independent adj. 獨立的 ANT dependent
● Lucy found a job last summer. Since then, she has been financially②(adv. 財務上) independent from her parents.
Lucy去年夏天找到工作。從那之後，她在經濟上就不用依靠父母了。
字詞搭配
(1) the Declaration of Independence 美國獨立宣言
(2) Independence Day 美國獨立紀念日
詞類變化
(1) dependence n. [U]
依賴
• The peace between two nations is based on mutual dependence.
(2) dependent adj.
依靠的；取決於……的
• Whether you succeed or not is dependent on your ability and
efforts.
6. signify vt.
代表著；意味著 to be a symbol of something; to mean something SYN represent, symbolize, stand
for
● The colors of flowers are often associated with different
meanings. For example, red roses signify
love and respect. 花的顏色經常帶有不同的意思。例如紅玫瑰代表愛與尊重。
● A yellow traffic light signifies that you should slow down and stop.
黃燈意味著你應該慢下來並停住。
詞類變化
sign n. [C] 標誌；預兆
• The
sign says “No Smoking.”
• The boss’s getting mad in the
meeting is a sign that the company is losing money.
(p.60)
7. exist vi. 存在；生存 to be present in a particular place or situation; to be alive SYN live
● The custom of eating with the hands still exists in many
countries. 用手吃東西的習俗仍然存在於許多國家中。
● Dinosaurs existed tens of millions of years ago. 恐龍生存於幾千萬年前。
existence n. [U] 存在
● Many people deeply believe in the existence of God. 許多人堅信上帝的存在。
existing adj. 現存的；現行的
● The school is planning to expand the existing library in order to house more
books. 學校為了要收藏更多的書，正在計劃擴建現有的圖書館。
補充資料
exist可描寫實體的存在，也可描寫抽象事物的存在。
• Human beings have
existed on the earth for only a relatively short period of time.
•
The problem with product quality has existed in that
factory for a long time.
8. height n. [U,C] 高度 the measure of how high a thing or
how tall a person is
● Susana is growing
so fast. She is almost the same height as her mother. Susana長得很快。她幾乎和她媽媽一樣高了。
● The tree house was
put at a height of six feet above ground. 這間樹屋建於離地面六英尺高的地方。
詞類變化
heighten vi. vt. 增高；提高
• In New York, the holiday spirit has heightened since
Thanksgiving.
• The coming final examinations have heightened the pressure on the
students.
補充資料
(1) width n. [C,U]
寬度
(2) length n. [C,U]
長度
(3) weight n. [C,U]
重量
9. story n. [C] 樓；層 floor
● The Empire State Building③(帝國大廈) has 102 stories. It was the world’s tallest building from 1931 to
1972.帝國大廈有102層樓，它從1931年到1972年是世界上最高的建築物。
詞類變化
story n. [C] 故事；傳說
(1) short story 短篇故事
(2) love story 愛情故事
(3) ghost story 鬼故事
10. inscribe vt. 刻 to write or cut words on the surface of something hard, like a stone or
coin
● James inscribed
his girlfriend’s name on the back of his watch as a way to express his love for her.
James把他女朋友的名字刻在手錶的背面，當作表達對她的愛的一種方式。
inscription
n. [C] 刻文
● The inscription
on my wedding ring reads, “The Answer to
My Prayers.” 在我結婚戒指上的刻文寫著「如願以償」。
字詞辨異
(1) describe vt. 描述
• The victim described the hurricane as the fiercest he had ever
seen.
(2) prescribe vt.
開處方籤
• The doctor prescribed Wayne some medicine, and told him to rest
at home.
(3) subscribe vi.
訂閱
• Jean has subscribed to the sports magazine for two years.
(p.61)
11. enlighten vt. 啟發；指點 to be free from
ignorance; to give someone information or knowledge about something
● This book can enlighten people about the rights that they may not be aware of. 這本書可以啟發人們關於他們可能所不知道的權利。
● I don’t understand the question. Please kindly enlighten me. 我不了解這個問題。麻煩你好心地指點我。
enlightenment n. [U] 教導，啟發；[the E~] 啟蒙運動
● You seem to have discovered all the
answers to the homework. Can you share your enlightenment with me? 你似乎已知道作業的所有答案。可以教我嗎？
● The Enlightenment
took place in Europe in the 18th
century when many thinkers began to seek reason
and scientific proof. 啟蒙運動發生於十八世紀的歐洲，那時許多思想家開始尋找理性和科學的證據。
補充資料
Enlighten me!（請大師開示！）是一種諷刺的口吻，表示對於對方宣稱擁有的資訊、知識抱持懷疑，卻故作大方恭請對方「啟發」自己。
A: There are things you don’t know about this Beatles song.
B: Oh, really? Please enlighten me.
12. crown n. [C] 王冠 a circular object decorated with gold and jewels and
usually worn by kings and queens on their heads
● The crown of
the queen was decorated with jewels, including rubies④(n.[C] 紅寶石), pearls, and diamonds. 女王的王冠上裝飾有珠寶，包括紅寶石、珍珠和鑽石。
詞類變化
(1) crown n. [C] （常大寫）王位；王權
• When the king dies, the Crown will pass to his son.
(2) crown vt. 為……加冕
• We watched the queen being crowned at the cathedral (大教堂).
13. represent vt.
象徵；作為……代表 to be a sign of something; to speak
officially for a group SYN signify, symbolize, stand for
● The fifty stars on the American flag represent the
fifty states of the United States of America. 美國國旗上的五十顆星星代表美利堅合眾國的五十州。
● Our manager will represent
our company in this meeting. 經理將會是這場會議中本公司的代表。
representative n. [C] 代表
● Jenny was chosen as her school’s representative at the design competition. Jenny被選為設計比賽的學校代表。
詞類變化
representation n. [C,U] 代表
• The dove in the
beginning of the film is a representation of peace.
• Alex had no
representation at the peace talks.
14. freedom
n. [U] 自由 the right
to do anything one wants
● In democratic
countries, people have the freedom
to express their own ideas. 在民主的國家裡，人民有表達自己想法的自由。
字詞搭配
(1) freedom of speech 言論自由
(2) freedom to marry 婚姻自由
詞類變化
(1) free adj. 自由的；免費的；空閒的
• Some countries allow free speech, while others don’t.
• I’m so lucky that I got two free tickets to the show!
• Once I have free time, I will go cycling around
the island.
(2) free vt. 使…自由
• The music frees my mind; I feel as if I were flying in the sky.
(p.62)
15. oppression n. [U] 壓迫 the act of taking away people’s
rights and liberty
● The poor have been struggling under the government’s oppression. 窮人在政府的壓迫下一直不斷掙扎。
oppress vt. 壓迫
● The people in this country are oppressed and do not have the same freedom that we have in Taiwan.這個國家的人民受到壓迫，沒有和我們在臺灣所擁有的同樣自由。
字詞辨異
(1) depress vt. 使沮喪
• Alex was depressed by the news that his ex-girlfriend had married
his best friend.
(2) express vt. 表達
• The child expressed his anger by crying very loud.
(3) impress vt. 使印象深刻
• Doris tries to impress her boss by working day and night.
16. admire vt.
欣賞；敬佩，讚賞 to look at someone or something attractive or impressive;
to regard someone or their actions with respect SYN appreciate
● On our road
trip, we often took breaks to admire
the view. 在開車旅行途中，我們常停下來休息欣賞風景。
● We often fail to see the value of what we have, while at the same time
we admire what others have. 我們常沒有看到我們所擁有的東西的價值，而在同時羨慕其他人所擁有的。
admiration n. [U] 讚賞
● Ms. Kuo’s warmth and kindness has won
her the admiration of others. 郭 女士的親切和仁慈讓她贏得許多人的讚賞。
字詞搭配
admire sb. for sth. 羨慕某人某事
• Many people admire Ted for his excellent English speaking
ability. However, few people know how much effort he has put into acquiring it.
17. spectacular adj. 壯觀的 very impressive and amazing
● You can look over Taipei City
詞類變化
spectacularly adv. 壯觀地
• Due to its spectacularly beautiful scenery, Taroko Gorge
(太魯閣) is a must-see when you visit Taiwan.
Words for
Recognition
1. Lady Liberty n. 自由女神（全名為the Statue of Liberty。）
liberty n. [U] （法律或政府賦予的）自由
字詞搭配
take the liberty of... 自作主張
• I took the liberty of cleaning your refrigerator for you. I hope
you won’t mind.
(p.63)
2. cruise n. [C] 航行
字詞搭配
(1) cruise
ship/liner 遊輪
(2) cruise missile 巡弋飛彈
詞類變化
cruise vi. vt. 航行；航行於
• Several ships cruised from Seattle to Mexico.
• The luxury liner cruised the
Mediterranean Sea (地中海)
for ten days, and arrived in Cairo.
3. the United Kingdom
4. copper n. [U] 銅
字詞搭配
(1) copper wire 銅線 (2) copper mine 銅礦
5. steel n. [U] 鋼
字詞搭配
(1) steel helmet 鋼盔
• Soldiers wear steel helmets to protect their heads during battle.
(2) steelmaker 鋼鐵製造商
• China Steel Corp. is the largest steelmaker in Taiwan
6. reddish-brown adj. 紅褐色
SYN copper-colored,
reddish-tan
補充資料
(1) amber 琥珀色
(2) cream 米色
(3) olive 橄欖色
(4) ivory 象牙白
(5) maroon 棗紅色
（美國有個樂團叫魔力紅 Maroon 5）
7. oxidize vi. 氧化
詞類變化
(1) anti-oxidized adj. 抗氧化的
(2) antioxidant n. [C] 抗氧化劑
• People who eat fruit and vegetables with antioxidants have a
lower risk of cancer.
8. exile n. [C] 流亡者
字詞搭配
(1) political exile
政治流亡者
(2) religious exile
宗教流亡者
(3) life-long exile
終身流放
詞類變化
(1) exile n. [U] 流亡；流放
• After leaving her country, Rebecca has lived in exile for five
years.
(2) exile vt. 流放
• Napoleon was exiled after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
9. sculptor n. [C] 雕刻家
詞類變化
sculpture n. [C] 雕刻品
• The Thinker (沉思者)
is one of the most famous sculptures by Rodin.
10. Libertas n. 利伯塔斯（拉丁文，為古羅馬神話中的一個女神，代表自由。）
11. Lower Manhattan
(p.64)
Phrases
1. more or less 幾乎；大約 SYN almost; somewhat, nearly
● Ian has more or less
finished the homework assigned by his English
teacher.
Ian快完成英文老師指派的功課了。
● I have already saved a million dollars, more or less.
我已經存了大約一百萬元。
片語辨異
(1) for better or worse 不管如何
• I’ll spend the rest of my life taking care of you, for better or
worse.
(2) rain or shine 不論晴雨
• Rain or shine, the game will be held on time.
2. be made of 以…製成
● Many items that we use every day are made of plastic.
許多我們每天所使用的東西是由塑膠製成的。
片語辨異
(1) be
made from 以…製成
（製造過程中涉及化學轉變或本質上的改變）
• Paper is made from wood.
• Wine is made from grapes.
(2) be
made up of 由…組成
SYN
be composed of, consist of
• The committee is made up of seven members from different
countries.
• How many parts is the car composed of?
3. with age 隨著時間、年紀增長而……
● A person’s wisdom and peace
of mind usually increase with
age.
一個人的智慧和心靈的平靜通常會隨著年紀而增長。
詞類變化
(1) aging n. [U] 老化
• Being hard of hearing is often a part of aging.
(2) aged adj. 年老的；有…歲數的
• Besides his little sister, Anderson has an aged grandfather to
take care of.
• People aged 18 and above are allowed to watch this movie.
(3) middle-aged 中年的
(4) the aged 老年人 SYN the elderly
片語辨異
at the age of... 在……歲時
• W.A. Mozart began to compose music at the age of five.
補充資料
An idle youth, a needy age.
【諺】少壯不努力，老大徒傷悲。
4. be exposed to 暴露於
● Parents often try to keep their children from
being exposed to danger.
父母通常會儘量不讓自己的小孩接觸到危險。
詞類變化
expose vt. 揭露；揭發；使暴露於
• The reporter exposed the truth about the political oppression.
• Don’t expose your skin to acid rain.
5. figure out 想出；理解
● It took me quite a few hours to figure out the math
question.
解開這個數學題目花了我好幾個小時。
詞類變化
(1) figure vt. 認為；料到
• I figured that you would ask me out on Saturday night.
• How do you figure that Patty will show up at the party?
(2) figure n. [C]
人物；體型；數字
• Ellie has become a public figure since she saved a drowning boy.
• Laney has a slender figure because she exercises almost every
day.
• The real figure of people affected by the earthquake will be
higher.
6. watch one’s step 留心腳步；走路小心 SYN mind one’s step
● Watch your step!
The floor is wet.
留心你的腳步！地板是溼的。
片語辨異
(1) mind one’s step 留心腳步；走路小心
• The mountain road is narrow and slippery. Mind your step.
(2) step by step 逐步地
• You have to follow the instructions and finish the puzzle step by
step.
(3) watch out for... 小心……
• People living in lower areas should watch out for the approaching
typhoon.
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