B5U7 Vocabulary & Phrases

 

VOCABULARY

I. Words for Production

1. contest [`kAntEst] n. [C] a competition in which people try to win　比賽，競賽

► William won the dance contest and was awarded NT$50,000.

威廉贏得舞蹈比賽並獲頒新台幣五萬元獎金。

2. gather [`G8D2] vi.; vt. to come together in a group or bring people together in one place to do something　聚集

► My family gathered around the TV to watch the baseball game.

我的家人聚集在電視旁觀看棒球比賽。

3. intelligent [In`tEl1dZ1nt] adj. showing the ability of being good at learning, thinking, and understanding something difficult　
聰明的，有才智的　SYN smart, clever　ANT unintelligent

► The intelligent girl started going to college at the age of fifteen.

那個聰明的女孩15歲就上大學了。

intelligence [In`tEl1dZ1ns] n. [U] 智力

► Although the boy is not a person of high intelligence, he works very hard.

雖然那個男孩智力不高，但是他很努力。

4. propose [pr1`poz] vt. (formal) to suggest a plan or an idea for others to think about　提議，建議　SYN suggest

► Since Mr. Smith would be busy today, he proposed that we meet tomorrow morning.

由於史密斯先生今天會很忙，所以他提議我們明早再見面。

proposal [pr1`pozL] n. [C] 提議，建議

► My boss turned down my proposal to replace the old machines.

老闆否決了我提出要更換舊機器的提議。

5. luxury [`l^kS1rI] n. [C][U] something expensive that a person enjoys but does not really need, or the enjoyment one gets out of that thing　奢侈 (品)，奢華

► A sports car is a luxury that I am not able to afford right now.

跑車是個奢侈品，我現在還負擔不起。

► After winning a considerable amount of money, Diana started to live a life of luxury.

贏得了大筆金錢後，黛安娜開始過著奢華的生活。

6. contrast [`kAntr8st] n. [U][C] a clear difference between people or things　對比，差異

► Carl’s rude behavior is in sharp contrast to his sister’s politeness.

卡爾粗魯的行為和他姊姊的彬彬有禮形成強烈的對比。

contrast [k1n`tr8st] vi. 形成對比

► Gina’s pale skin contrasts sharply with her dark hair.

吉娜蒼白的膚色和她的黑髮形成強烈的對比。

7. reputation [&rEpj1`teS1n] n. [C][U] the general opinion that people have about someone or something　名聲，名譽

► This hotel has earned a reputation as the best hotel in the city.

這間飯店博得了這座城市中最佳飯店的名聲。

8. bet [bEt] (bet—bet—bet) vi.; vt. to risk money or something else on a race, game, or an event by trying to predict its result　(以錢、物等) 打賭

► Soccer fever has spread over the country, and many people are betting on the result of the big match.

足球熱遍佈全國，許多人都在打賭那場大型比賽的結果。

9. assume [1`sum]  vt. to think that something is true without having proof of it　認為，假設

► Since the exchange student speaks English, I assume that she is from the United States.

因為那個交換學生說英文，所以我認為她來自美國。

assumption [1`s^mpS1n] n. [C] 假設

► Before the students met their new teacher, they had made some assumptions about him, such as his age or interests.

那群學生見到新老師之前，對他做了許多假設，例如他的年齡或興趣。

10. motivate [`mot1&vet] vt. to make someone willing to do something and feel enthusiastic about it　激勵，激發

► Nicole’s parents have been trying different ways to motivate her to learn.

妮可的父母嘗試各種方法激勵她學習。

motivation [&mot1`veS1n] n. [U][C] 動力，積極性

► The student lacks motivation and seldom involves himself in school activities.

那位學生缺乏動力並且甚少參與學校活動。

11. announce [1`na5ns] vt. to tell people something, such as a plan or a decision, in an official way　宣布，宣告

► The famous filmmaker suddenly announced his retirement on TV.

那位知名導演突然在電視上宣布退休。

announcement [1`na5nsm1nt] n. [C] 公告

► The government just made an official announcement about the tax increases this morning.

政府剛於今早發出有關增稅的正式公告。

12. congratulate [k1n`Gr8tS1&let] vt. to tell someone that you are pleased about his or her success or happiness　恭喜，祝賀

► Dr. Wu’s friends congratulated her for winning the Nobel Prize.

吳博士的朋友恭喜她獲得諾貝爾獎。

13. wisdom [`wIzd1m] n. [U] the ability to make sensible decisions based on experience and knowledge　智慧，明智

► The leader was praised for her wisdom and kindness.

那名領袖因她的智慧與親切而受到讚揚。

14. sigh [saI] vt.; vi. to breathe out making a long sound, or to say something with this sound, usually because of disappointment, sadness, or tiredness　嘆氣 (說)，嘆息

► “We lost the basketball game by one point,” the boy sighed.

「我們以一分之差輸了籃球比賽。」男孩嘆氣地說。

15. envy [`EnvI] (envy—envied—envied) vt. to wish that you had the same qualities or possessions as someone else　羨慕，嫉妒

► Seeing Joseph’s beautiful bride, his friends began to envy him for his good fortune.

看到喬瑟夫的美麗新娘，他的朋友們開始羨慕他的好運。

16. investment [In`vEstm1nt] n. [C][U] the act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result　投資

► This country has made a large investment in space travel.

這個國家在太空旅行上做了大量投資。

invest [In`vEst] vt.; vi. 投資

► Don’t invest all your money in one place. It is too risky.

不要將你的錢投資在同一個地方。這太冒險了。

17. gifted [`GIftId] adj. having an impressive natural ability　有天賦的　SYN talented

► Maggie is a gifted cook. She is naturally good at using different ingredients to make delicious dishes.

瑪姬是個很有天賦的廚師。她天生善於運用各種食材烹煮出美味的佳餚。

gift [GIft] n. [C] 天賦，才能　SYN talent

► Albert has a gift for languages. Learning a foreign language is always easy for him.

艾伯特很有語言天賦。學習外語對他來說總是很簡單。

18. outstanding [`a5t`st8ndI9] adj. extremely good　傑出的，出色的　SYN excellent

► The outstanding actress won several awards during her acting career.

那名傑出的女演員在她的演戲生涯中贏得許多獎項。

19. loan [lon] vt. to lend something to someone, especially money　借出　SYN lend

► It was kind of Roger to loan me some money so that I could pay my phone bill.

羅傑好心地借我一些錢，好讓我支付電話費。

loan [lon] n. [C] 貸款，借款

► Most people need to take out a loan from a bank to buy a house.

大多數人需要向銀行貸款去買房子。

20. fulfill [f5l`fIl] vt. to do or achieve something that was hoped for　實現，達到

► This trip to Paris fulfilled Howard’s lifelong dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower in person.

這趟巴黎之旅圓了霍華想親眼看見艾菲爾鐵塔的畢生夢想。

 

II. Words for Recognition

1. teenage [`tin&edZ] adj. 十幾歲的，青少年的

2. accessory [8k`sEs1rI] n. [C] (usu. pl.) 飾品

3. gadget [`G8dZIt] n. [C] (小巧的) 裝置，器具

4. accumulate [1`kjumj1&let] vt. 累積

5. violinist [&vaI1`lInIst]n. [C] 小提琴手

 

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

1. make use of　to use something available for a particular purpose or to achieve a certain result　利用，使用

► Since Holly always makes good use of her time, she is able to get everything done on time.

因為荷莉總是妥善利用她的時間，所以她能準時做完所有事情。

2. needless to say　used for saying that something is obvious or already known　不用說，不必說

► Sam totally forgot about the meeting. Needless to say, he didn’t show up for it.

山姆完全忘記要開會。不用說，他沒有出席那場會議。

3. run out　to have no more of something　用完，耗盡

► The traveler had no choice but to return home when his money ran out.

當那名旅人的錢用完時，他別無選擇只好返家。

 

Word Smart

字尾 “-ist” 加於某些名詞後可構成新的名詞，表示「從事……者，使用……的人」之意。 art → artist　藝術家                                novel → novelist　小說家 guitar → guitarist　吉他手                    tour → tourist　遊客 journal → journalist　新聞記者           violin → violinist　小提琴手