Book 2 Unit 7

VOCABULARY

I. Words for Production

1. influence [`Infl51ns] n. [U][C] the effect that a person or a thing has on someone’s ideas or behavior or on the way something happens　影響 (力) flu

► My English teacher had much influence on me. Because of her, I became very interested in English.

我的英文老師對我有很深的影響。因為她的緣故，我對英文變得很有興趣。

influence [`Infl51ns] vt. 影響

► Although the typhoon didn’t hit Taiwan, it still influenced the weather here.

雖然颱風沒有襲擊台灣，它仍然影響這裡的氣候。

2. rest [rEst] n. (the～) the remaining people, things, or part of something　其餘，剩餘部分

► Nancy ate a piece of cake and put the rest of it in the refrigerator.

南茜吃了一片蛋糕並將其餘的放進冰箱裡。freeze

3. product [`prAd1kt] n. [C] something that is produced, usually in order to be sold　產品 lead well

► In summer, the best-selling product in our store is ice cream.

我們店裡夏天最暢銷的商品是冰淇淋。

4. impression [Im`prES1n] n. [C] a feeling or an opinion that you get about someone or something　印象

► Many visitors to Taiwan are left with the impression that the people in Taiwan are warm and friendly.

許多到台灣的觀光客都留下台灣人很溫暖及友善的印象。

impress [Im`prEs] vt. 使留下深刻印象

► We were deeply impressed by the magician’s amazing magic tricks.

我們對於魔術師神奇的魔術戲法留下深刻的印象。

impressive [Im`prEsIv] adj. 令人印象深刻的　ANT unimpressive

► The performance was so impressive that I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

這個表演令人如此印象深刻，以至於它在我的腦海中揮之不去。

5. quality [`kwAl1tI] n. [U][C] how good or bad something is　品質

► It is difficult to grow vegetables in this area because the soil here is of poor quality.

這個區域種植蔬菜很困難是因為這裡的土壤品質很差。

6. consider [k1n`sId2] vt. to think of someone or something as something　認為 sit　SYN regard, think

► Cell phones are considered to be one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century.

手機被認為是二十世紀最偉大的發明之一。

vt. to think about something carefully before making a decision　考慮

► Teresa is considering whether to buy a new car or a second-hand one.

泰瑞莎正在考慮要買新車還是二手車。

consideration [k1n&sId1`reS1n] n. [U] (formal) 考慮

► Patrick took price and location into consideration when he was buying a house. place

派崔克在買房子時將價錢和地點列入考慮。

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

1. nothing more than  only; just　不過是……　SYN nothing but

► The lonely old man wants nothing more than a person to talk to every day.

這個寂寞的老人想要的不過是一個可以每天說話的人。

2. come to mind  to think of something immediately or suddenly　立刻想到，突然記起

► When I think of Chinese New Year, red envelopes immediately come to mind.

當我想到中國新年時，紅包馬上就浮現腦中。

READING

In the years that followed World War II, many people believed that Taiwan was nothing more than a small island in the (peace)Pacific Ocean. Many people also believed that Taiwan had no real influence on the rest of the world. In the past, when people thought of Taiwan, the first thing that came to mind was cheap products. The words “Made in Taiwan” on products, for instance, usually gave the impression that these goods would be of poor quality. Now, however, things are very different. Today, it is considered that Taiwan produces many high-quality products, such as saxophones and bicycles.

VOCABULARY

7. central [`sEntr1l] adj. in the middle of an area or object　中央的，中心的

► Nantou County is located (位於) in central Taiwan.

南投縣位於中台灣。

8. resident [`rEz1d1nt] n. [C] a person who lives in a particular place　居民

► Most of the residents in Lanyu make a living by fishing.

蘭嶼大多數的居民都靠漁業維生。

9. failure [`felj2] n. [C][U] lack of success in doing something　失敗　ANT success

► Andy was upset about his failure to pass the exam.

安迪對於沒有通過考試而感到沮喪。

10. manufacture [&m8nj1`f8ktS2] vt. to make goods in large quantities by using machines　(大量) 製造　SYN produce

► The shoes that are manufactured in this factory are mainly sold in Europe.

在這間工廠製作的鞋子主要銷往歐洲。

manufacturer [&m8nj1`f8ktS1r2] n. [C] 製造商，廠商　SYN maker

► Billy sent his broken computer back to the manufacturer for repair.

比利將壞掉的電腦送回製造商維修。

11. instrument [`Instr1m1nt] n. [C] an object that can produce music　樂器

► My sister can play several musical instruments, such as the piano and violin.

我的姊姊會彈奏數種樂器，像是鋼琴和小提琴。

12. shortly [`SOrtlI] adv. happening only a short time after or before something　不久　SYN soon

► The police arrived at the scene shortly after they received the report of the accident.

警方收到事故的報案後很快就抵達現場。

READING

Believe it or not, many of the world’s saxophones are actually made in Houli, a small town in central Taiwan. It all began after World War II, when a young Houli resident, Zhang Lian-chang, received a damaged saxophone and repaired it. While Zhang was repairing the saxophone, he had an idea—he wanted to make his own saxophone. After many failures, he was finally able to manufacture this musical instrument. Then, he opened a saxophone factory. Zhang shared his knowledge with other Houli residents, who then opened their own saxophone factories. Shortly after this, Houli became famous for producing the best saxophones in the world. Today, more than 30,000 saxophones are produced in Houli every year. In fact, each factory there makes about 300 saxophones every month.

VOCABULARY

13. found [fa5nd] vt. to start something such as a company, school, or an organization　創立，創辦　SYN establish

► This private hospital was founded by Dr. Moore in 1925.

這間私人的醫院是由摩爾醫生在1925年所創立的。

   foundation [fa5n`deS1n] n. [U] 創立，創辦　SYN establishment

► Tonight, a big party will be held to celebrate the foundation of the new company.

今晚將會舉辦大型派對來慶祝新公司的創立。

14. overseas [`ov2`siz] adj. being in or coming from a foreign country that is across the sea　海外的，國外的

► The overseas student in my class is from Australia.

我的班上這位外國學生是來自澳洲。

overseas [&ov2`siz] adv. 向海外，向國外　SYN abroad

► Mr. and Mrs. Carter often take a trip overseas during their Christmas holidays.

卡特夫婦通常在耶誕節假期會出國旅遊。

15. brand [br8nd] n. [C] a type of product that is made by a particular company and that usually has its own name　品牌

► My mother only buys a certain brand of milk because it is of good quality.

我媽媽只會買特定品牌的牛奶，因為它的品質良好。

16. attention [1`tEnS1n] n. [U] the act of looking at, listening to, or thinking about someone or something carefully　注意，留心

► Darren was too sleepy to pay attention to the teacher in class.

戴倫太想睡了而無法將注意力放在課堂的老師身上。

17. detail [`ditel] n. [U][C] all the small features or facts of something, or a small fact　細節

► The policeman asked Josh to describe the car accident he had seen in detail.

這名警員要求喬許詳細描述他所看到的車禍。

► Ellen told me everything about her visit to Russia, so I know all the details of her trip.

艾倫鉅細靡遺地告訴我她的俄羅斯之旅，所以我知道她旅遊的所有細節。

18. base [bes] vt. to use an area or a place as the main place for a business, place of work, etc.　將總部設於……

► Although Victor’s business is based in Taiwan, his main factories are located in China.

雖然維克特的事業總部設在台灣，他的主要工廠都位在中國大陸。

19. impact [`Imp8kt] n. [C] the influence that something has on someone or something else　影響

► Today, the Internet is having a powerful impact on people’s shopping habits.

現今網路對人們的購物習慣有著強大的影響力。

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

3. A be named (as) B  to choose someone or something officially for a particular prize or job　選定A為B

► The Four Seasons Hotel was named by Forbes as one of the world’s best hotels.

四季酒店被富比士雜誌選定為世上最棒的飯店之一。

Reading

Taiwan also makes some of the most popular bicycles in the world. Giant was founded in 1972 by King Liu. At first = In the beginning, Giant mostly manufactured products for overseas companies. In 1986, however, it lost its biggest customer. As a result = consequently, Liu decided to make his own brand of bicycle. Thanks to = (Due to) great design work and careful attention to detail, Giant became a success. @ In 2001, Giant, which is based in Taichung, was named by Forbes as one of the best companies in the world. In the years that followed, some of its products were even named “Bike of the Year.” In Shanghai, China, Giant is said to be the most stolen brand of bicycle. (= … it is said that Giant is…)

Taiwan is a small island. However, it is making a big impact (= influence) on the world with its innovative manufacturers and high-quality products.