B3U7 Vocabulary & Phrases

VOCABULARY

I. Words for Production

1. talented [`t8l1ntId] adj. being good at something naturally　有才能的，有天賦的　SYN gifted

　► Jason is a talented actor and has played various kinds of characters.　傑森是個有天賦的演員，扮演過各式各樣的角色。　

talent [`t8l1nt] n. [C][U] 才能，天賦

　► Tim has an amazing talent for art. His paintings are always very beautiful.　

提姆擁有驚人的藝術天賦。他的畫作一直以來都非常出色。　

2. major [`medZ2] adj. serious, great, or important　嚴重的，主要的　　　ANT minor

　► Our major problem is a lack of money. Without enough money, it’s hard to complete the work.

     我們最主要的問題是缺少資金。沒有足夠的錢，這項工作是很難完成的。

3. character [`k8rIkt2] n. [C] (usu. sing.) the qualities and features that make someone a particular type of person　性格

　► The young man was praised for his good character.

     這位年輕人因其良好的個性而受到讚揚。

4. temper [`tEmp2] n. [C][U] a tendency to get angry easily or suddenly　脾氣

　► Joseph gets angry very easily. He needs to learn how to control his temper.　

喬瑟夫非常容易動怒。他需要學習如何控制他的脾氣。　

5. frustrated [`fr^stretId] adj. feeling upset, impatient, or annoyed

because one cannot do or achieve something　沮喪的

　► The tennis player was frustrated with his poor performance in the game.　

這位網球選手為自己在比賽中的糟糕表現感到沮喪。　

frustrate [`fr^stret] vt. 使沮喪

　► Failing the same exam twice really frustrated Kent.

     同一個測驗兩次都不及格真的讓肯特很沮喪。

frustration [fr^s`treS1n] n. [U] 沮喪

　► Stacy expressed her frustration at not being able to find a job.　

史黛西對於無法找到工作而面露沮喪之情。　

6. concerned [k1n`s3nd]    adj. feeling worried about something　擔心的

　► Elsa’s parents were concerned about her trip to India. They thought it was not safe for her to travel there alone.　

艾莎的父母很擔心她的印度之旅。他們認為她自己獨自去那裡旅行不安全。　

concern [k1n`s3n] vt. 使擔心

　► It concerns me that my friend has not answered my calls for several days.

我的朋友好幾天沒接我的電話讓我很擔心。　

concern [k1n`s3n] n. [U] 擔心

　► The residents expressed concern about the plan to build a chemical factory in their neighborhood.

     居民對於在他們的社區建造化學工廠這項計畫表示擔憂。

7. educate [`EdZ1&ket] vt. to teach someone about something, or to show someone a better way to do something　教導，教育

　► The purpose of this activity is to educate children about road safety.　這項活動的目的是要教育孩童用路安全。　

education [&EdZ1`keS1n] n. [U][sing.] 教育

　► My little sister will complete her elementary education next year.　我的小妹明年將完成小學教育。　

8. whenever [hwEn`Ev2]    conj. every time that something happens　每當

　► Whenever you need help, you can call me.

     每當你需要幫助時，可以打電話給我。

9. nevertheless [&nEv2D1`lEs]    adv. despite what has just been mentioned　儘管如此，然而　SYN nonetheless

　► Gina had a bad headache this morning. Nevertheless, she still went to work.　

吉娜今天早上頭痛得很厲害。儘管如此，她還是去上班。　

10. decrease [dI`kris] vi.; vt. to become or make something smaller in size, amount, number, etc.　(使) 減少，(使) 降低　ANT increase

　 ► The number of students in this school has decreased over the past few years.　

這個學校的學生數量在過去幾年來減少了。　

　 ► Being careful can decrease the chances of making mistakes.　

小心謹慎可以降低犯錯的機率。　

11. rush [r^S] vi. to move quickly in order to get somewhere fast　衝，奔　　　SYN hurry

　 ► Michael rushed to the restroom as soon as the school bell rang.　麥可在學校鐘聲開始響時就衝去廁所。　

12. embrace [Im`bres] vt.; vi. to put your arms around someone in a friendly or loving way　擁抱　SYN hug

　 ► The two good friends embraced each other before they parted.　

這兩位好友在分離前擁抱彼此。　

13. wound [wund] n. [C] mental or emotional pain, or an injury to one’s body　(心靈上的) 創傷，傷口

　 ► Ben’s hurtful words left a deep wound in Rebecca’s heart.　

班傷人的話語在蕾貝卡的心中留下很深的傷口。　

wound [wund] vt. 使受傷，傷害

　 ► Six people were killed in the street fight, and more than ten others were badly wounded.　

有6個人在街頭鬥毆中死亡，還有超過10個人受重傷。　

14. physical [`fIzIkL] adj. relating to one’s body rather than one’s mind or emotions　身體的

　 ► Food, drink, and sleep are people’s basic physical needs.

      飲食和睡眠是人類的基本生理需求。

15. apologize [1`pAl1&dZaIz] vi. to say sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem　道歉

　 ► Jessica apologized to me for using bad language.

      潔西卡對於使用不雅字眼一事而跟我道歉。

apology [1`pAl1dZI] n. [C][U] 道歉

　 ► Chad made an apology to his classmate for stepping on her foot.　查德因踩到他同學的腳而向她道歉。　

16. heal [hil] vi. to become mentally or physically healthy again　痊癒

　 ► The doctor said it might take six months for my broken arm to heal completely.　

醫生說我骨折的手臂可能要六個月的時間才能完全痊癒。　

vt. to make someone or something become healthy again　治癒　　　SYN cure

　 ► It is a doctor’s job to heal the sick.　

醫生的工作就是治癒病人。　

17. promise [`prAmIs] vt.; vi. to tell someone that one will certainly do something, or that something will certainly happen　承諾，答應

　 ► James has promised his daughter a new bicycle if she passes the final exam.　

詹姆士承諾他女兒如果她通過期末考就送她一台新的腳踏車。　

promise [`prAmIs] n. [C] 承諾

　 ► I don’t believe Jack anymore because he never keeps his promises.　我再也不相信傑克了，因為他從不信守承諾。　

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

1. as...as possible    as soon, much, quickly, etc., as one can　盡可能……

　► Once we receive the payment, we’ll send you the product as soon as    

     possible.

     我們一旦收到款項就會儘快將產品寄送給你。

2. over time  gradually　逐漸地

　► As long as you follow the doctor’s advice, your health is sure to   

     improve over time.

     只要你遵從醫生的建議，你的健康情況必定會逐漸改善。

3. in one’s excitement    in a way that someone feels excited　某人興奮 

  之下

　► Grace saw her favorite movie star, and in her excitement, she fell   

     down.　

     葛莉絲看到她最喜愛的電影明星，而她在太興奮的情況下跌倒了。　

4. make (it) up to sb  to do something for someone to show that you are   

  sorry for causing problems or difficulties　補償某人

　► I’m sorry that I broke your cell phone. I will buy you a new one to   

     make it up to you.

     我很抱歉弄壞了你的手機。我會買一支新的賠償你。