B4U2 單字片語

 VOCABULARY

I. Words for Production

1. challenge [`tS8l1ndZ] n. [C][U] 挑戰  

(a difficult task that tests one’s ability)

► Wendy took on the challenge of finishing all of the desserts within 20 minutes.

溫蒂接受在20分鐘內吃完所有甜點的挑戰。

2. necessity [n1`sEs1&tI] n. [C] 必需品  ANT luxury

  (something someone needs, particularly in order to live)

► Air, food, water, and clothes are some of the basic necessities of human life.

空氣、食物、水及衣服是人類生活中一些基本必需品。

3. accomplish [1`kAmplIS] vt. 完成  SYN achieve

  (to succeed in doing something)

► The kids accomplished the task of building a rainbow-colored bridge with the LEGO bricks.

孩子們完成任務，用樂高積木蓋出一座彩虹橋。

accomplishment [1`kAmplISm1nt] n. [C] 成就  SYN achievement

► Scoring 81 points in a single game is one of Kobe Bryant’s greatest accomplishments in the NBA.

在單場比賽中贏得81分是柯比•布萊恩在NBA中最偉大的成就之一。

4. mission [`mIS1n] n. [C] 任務

  (an important job given to someone)

► The detection dog is on a mission to find illegal things at the airport.

偵查犬正在執行任務，找出機場內的違法物品。

5. project [`prAdZEkt] n. [C] 計畫  (a planned work with an aim)

► The company is working on a project to encourage the staff to come up with more creative ideas.

公司正在進行一項計畫，鼓勵員工提出更多有創意的想法。

6. whenever [hwEn`Ev2] conj. 每當  (every time that something happens) 

► Frank always thinks of his ex-girlfriend whenever he hears this song.

每當聽到這首歌，法蘭克總是會想起前女友。

7. stressed [strEst] adj. 壓力大的  (too anxious to relax)

► Amy was so stressed that she could not sleep well the night before the big exam.

艾咪壓力很大，以至於大考前一晚睡不好。

stress [strEs] n. [C][U] 壓力

► When Henry is under a lot of stress, he will hold and press a ball in his hand.

當亨利壓力大時，他會握一顆球在手中並壓它。

8. purchase [`p3tS1s] vt. 購買  (to buy something)

► I never purchase tickets from strangers online because it is too risky.

我從不在網路上和陌生人購買門票，因為風險太大了。

purchase [`p3tS1s] n. [U][C] 購買(物)

► The store offered a discount on many items to attract customers to make a big purchase.

這家商店提供許多商品的折扣，以吸引顧客大量購買。

9. awful [`OfL] adj. 極糟的  SYN terrible

► My shoes got wet in the rain, and they smelled awful after I wore them all day long.

我的鞋子因雨濕透了，而且穿了整天之後它們聞起來很糟糕。

10. basis [`besIs] n. [C][sing.] (行動)方式 

(the way things are done or organized)

► Larry exercises on a regular basis. He goes to a gym three to four times a week.

賴瑞會規律運動。他每週去健身房三至四次。

n. [C] 基礎  (the reason why something is done)

► The best dish in the cooking contest will be chosen on the basis of flavor, cooking skills, and creativity.

烹飪比賽中的最佳菜餚會根據味道、烹飪技巧及創意性為基礎來選擇。

base [bes] vt. 基於……

► A healthy relationship between a couple is based on trust and respect.

情侶間的健康關係基於信任及尊重。

11. desire [dI`zaIr] n. [C][U] 慾望，渴望  

(a strong hope to have or do something)

► Angela has a strong desire to become a singer, so she often takes part in singing contests in order to be heard.

安琪拉很渴望能當一名歌手，因此她經常參加歌唱比賽，希望能被人聽到。

desire [dI`zaIr] vt. 渴望

► The Smiths are a newly-married couple who desire to have a house of their own.

史密斯夫婦是渴望擁有一間自己房子的新婚夫妻。

12. depend [dI`pEnd] vi. 依靠  

(to need someone or something to live or succeed)

► The kittens depend on their mother for care and food.

小貓咪們依賴著母貓的照顧與食物。

vi. 取決於……  (used to say one is affected by another)

► Whether to go mountain climbing or go to the movies depends on the weather tomorrow.

要去爬山或看電影取決於明天的天氣。

13. sustainability [s1&sten1`bIl1tI] n. [U] 永續性

   (the ability to continue for a long time or to continue without harming the environment)

► For environmental sustainability, most stores in Taiwan do not provide free plastic bags or straws for customers.

為了環境永續，臺灣許多店家都不提供顧客免費的塑膠袋或吸管。

sustainable [s1`sten1bL] adj. 永續的

► The organization is promoting the use of sustainable energy, such as the power of the sun, wind, and water

這個組織正在推廣永續能源的使用，如太陽能、風力及水力發電。

14. complete [k1m`plit] vt. 完成  (to finish doing something)

► Lucy won’t go picnicking with us tomorrow because she has a lot of work to complete.

露西明天不會跟我們去野餐，因為她還有很多工作要完成。

complete [k1m`plit] adj. 完全的，十足的  SYN total

► Talking with Nick was a complete waste of time because he did not pay attention to what I said.

和尼克說話完全是浪費時間，因為他根本沒注意我說了什麼。

adj. 完整的  SYN whole  ANT incomplete

► As a fan of J.K. Rowling, Anita bought the complete series of Harry Potter.

身為J.K.羅琳的粉絲，安妮塔買了《哈利波特》的全系列小說。

15. recycle [ri`saIkL] vt. 回收利用

   (to change waste materials so that they can be used again)

► The used papers can be recycled into paper bags instead of simply being thrown away.

用過的紙張可以回收利用做成紙袋，而不是直接扔掉。

16. experiment [Ik`spEr1m1nt] n. [C] 實驗

   (a scientific test done to learn about something)

► Many people are against the idea of performing experiments on living animals.

許多人反對在活體動物身上進行實驗的想法。

17. citizen [`sIt1zN] n. [C] 市民；公民

   (someone who lives in a certain place or legally belongs to a country)

► Tom was praised for being a brave citizen after he saved a koala from a deadly Australian wildfire.

湯姆在致命的澳洲野火中救出一隻無尾熊後，被表揚為勇敢市民。

18. launch [lOntS] vt. 發起，開始

   (to start a plan or an activity or introduce something new)

► The police launched a national search for the murderer who had already killed three people.

警察發起全國搜查，追捕已殺害三人的兇手。

vt. 發射(火箭)，使(船)下水

(to send a spacecraft into space or put a ship into the water)

► The captain’s new ship was successfully launched into the sea today.

船長的新船在今日成功下海。

 

II. Words for Recognition

1. outfit [`a5t&fIt] n. [C] (特定場合、活動的)服裝

2. eco­friendly [`iko&frEndlI] adj. 環保的

3. producer [pr1`djus2] n. [C] 製作人

 

PHRASES

1. even though 儘管，雖然  (despite the fact that)

► Even though Patrick set three alarm clocks, he still overslept this morning.

儘管派翠克設了三個鬧鐘，今天早上還是睡過頭。

2. carry out 進行，執行  SYN conduct

  (to do something)

► The researchers are carrying out tests to see if the new drugs are effective.

研究人員正在進行測試，看看新藥物是否有效。

3. get rid of 除去，擺脫

  (to remove something unwanted or unpleasant)

► Debbie put several lemons in the fridge to get rid of the bad smells inside.

黛比放了許多檸檬在冰箱，以去除裡面的臭味。

4. call for 呼籲

   (to ask publicly for something to be done)

► The organization called for the public to donate money to people in need.

那間機構呼籲大眾捐款給需要幫助的人。