表格 1: 核心詞彙表 (Core Vocabulary)

(序號) English (中文) (常用搭配句) (中譯)
unscented deodorant 無香精止汗劑 He prefers using unscented deodorant to avoid clashing with his cologne. 他偏好使用無香精止汗劑以避免與古龍水味道衝突。
engagement party 訂婚派對 The couple invited their close friends to a small engagement party. 這對新人邀請了摯友參加一場小型的訂婚派對。
bachelor party 單身派對 (男性) His best man is responsible for organizing the bachelor party before the wedding. 他的伴郎負責在婚禮前籌劃單身派對。
bachelorette party 單身派對(女性) Her bridesmaids are planning a surprise bachelorette party in Las Vegas. 她的伴娘們正計畫在拉斯維加斯舉辦一場驚喜單身派對。
rehearsal dinner party 婚禮預演晚宴 The rehearsal dinner party is usually held the night before the wedding. 婚禮預演晚宴通常在婚禮前一天晚上舉行。
reincarnation 輪迴;轉世 Some religions believe in reincarnation after death. 某些宗教相信死後有輪迴轉世。
orca 虎鯨 The orca is also known as the killer whale. 虎鯨也被稱為殺人鯨。
karma 因果報應;業障 She believes that helping others will bring her good karma. 她相信幫助他人會為她帶來好報。
investment-oriented insurance 投資型保險 Investment-oriented insurance combines life insurance with investment funds. 投資型保險結合了人壽保險與投資基金。
Financial Supervisory Commission 金融監督管理委員會 The Financial Supervisory Commission regulates the banking industry in Taiwan. 金管會監管台灣的銀行業。
Taiwan dollar notes 台幣紙鈔 You should carry some Taiwan dollar notes for small purchases at local markets. 你應該帶些台幣紙鈔以便在當地市場進行小額購物。
exercise caution 謹慎行事 Investors should exercise caution when the market is highly volatile. 當市場波動劇烈時,投資人應謹慎行事。
policyholders 投保人;保戶 The company sent a formal notice to all policyholders regarding the new terms. 公司向所有保戶發出了關於新條款的正式通知。
consumers 消費者 Many consumers are looking for sustainable products these days. 現今許多消費者都在尋找永續產品。
assume the investment risks 承擔投資風險 Policyholders must be willing to assume the investment risks of their portfolios. 保戶必須願意承擔其投資組合的投資風險。
premiums paid 已繳保費 The total amount of premiums paid will determine the cash value of the policy. 已繳保費的總額將決定保單的現金價值。
beneficiary 受益人 He named his wife as the primary beneficiary of his life insurance. 他指定妻子為其人壽保險的首位受益人。
beneficiaries 受益人(複數) The legal heirs are often listed as beneficiaries in the will. 法定繼承人通常被列為遺囑中的受益人。
annuity insurance 年金保險 Annuity insurance provides a steady stream of income during retirement. 年金保險在退休期間提供穩定的收入流。
retirement pension 退休金 She contributes a portion of her salary to her retirement pension every month. 她每個月將部分薪水撥入她的退休金。
bear the investment risks 承擔投資風險 Investors need to bear the investment risks associated with market fluctuations. 投資人需要承擔與市場波動相關的投資風險。
liquidity issues 流動性問題 The firm faced liquidity issues and could not pay its short-term debts. 該公司面臨流動性問題,無法償還短期債務。
Foreign currency-denominated policies 外幣計價保單 Foreign currency-denominated policies are subject to exchange rate risks. 外幣計價保單受匯率風險影響。
advertise regular payouts or dividends 廣告宣稱定期給付或分紅 Some insurance plans advertise regular payouts or dividends to attract buyers. 某些保險計畫廣告宣稱定期給付或分紅以吸引買家。
be drawn from 提撥自;源自 The monthly payments may be drawn from the principal of the investment. 每月給付金可能提撥自投資本金。
principal 本金 The interest earned is calculated based on the initial principal. 賺取的利息是根據初始本金計算的。
be advised to 被建議 Customers are advised to read the contract carefully before signing. 建議客戶在簽約前仔細閱讀合約。
disclaimers 免責聲明 Please read the disclaimers at the bottom of the page for more information. 請閱讀頁面底部的免責聲明以獲取更多資訊。
The insurer is required to refund the premiums in full. 保險公司須全額退還保費 If the contract is voided, the insurer is required to refund the premiums in full. 若契約無效,保險公司須全額退還保費。
swelled up 腫脹 Her ankle swelled up after she tripped on the stairs. 她在樓梯絆倒後,腳踝腫了起來。
get them drained 引流;抽乾(液體) The doctor suggested he get them drained to reduce the swelling and pain. 醫生建議他進行引流以減輕腫脹和疼痛。
corny 陳腔濫調的;俗氣的 The movie's ending was a bit corny but still very touching. 電影的結局有點陳腔濫調,但還是很感人。
corniest 最俗氣的 That was the corniest joke I have ever heard in my life. 那是我這輩子聽過最老掉牙的笑話。
ribcage 胸腔;肋骨籠 The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any fractures in the ribcage. 醫生檢查了 X 光片以確認胸腔是否有任何骨折。
credit 信用;分期付款 You should maintain a good credit score to apply for a loan. 你應該維持良好的信用評分以申請貸款。
getting into buying out 陷入先買後付 Many young people are getting into buying out without realizing the debt. 許多人在沒意識到債務的情況下陷入先買後付的陷阱。
buy out 現金分期付款 The store offers a buy out option with interest-free installments. 商店提供零利率的現金分期付款選項。
finessed 巧妙地處理;耍手段 He finessed the deal to get a much lower price than expected. 他巧妙地運作這筆交易,以低於預期的價格成交。
declare bankruptcy 宣告破產 The company was forced to declare bankruptcy after the financial crisis. 該公司在金融危機後被迫宣告破產。
illegals 非法移民 The government is implementing new policies regarding illegals. 政府正在執行關於非法移民的新政策。
revolving balance month to month 每月循環餘額 Carrying a revolving balance month to month will lead to high interest charges. 每月留有循環餘額會導致高額的利息支出。
usury 高利貸 The law was created to protect borrowers from usury. 該法律旨在保護借款人免受高利貸之苦。
cap that interest 限制利率上限 The government decided to cap that interest to prevent predatory lending. 政府決定限制利率上限以防止掠奪性貸款。
anecdotal 軼聞的;非正式根據的 Her argument is based on anecdotal evidence rather than hard data. 她的論點是基於個人經驗而非確鑿數據。
treat yourself 犒賞自己 After a long week of work, you should treat yourself to a nice meal. 經過一週辛苦工作,你應該吃頓好料來犒賞自己。
Venn diagram 范恩圖;文氏圖 A Venn diagram is used to show the logical relationships between sets. 范恩圖用於顯示集合間的邏輯關係。
entitled 覺得理所當然的 Some people feel entitled to special treatment without any effort. 有些人覺得自己理所當然應享有特殊待遇,卻不付任何努力。
financial literacy 金融素養 Improving financial literacy is essential for managing personal wealth. 提升金融素養對於管理個人財富至關重要。
obsessed with reclaiming their childhood 執著於找回童年 Many adults are obsessed with reclaiming their childhood by buying old toys. 許多成年人執著於透過購買舊玩具來找回童年。
maxed out credit cards 信用卡刷爆 He maxed out credit cards to pay for his luxury vacation. 他為了支付奢華假期而刷爆了信用卡。
you are groomed into this ideology 你被灌輸此意識形態 From a young age, you are groomed into this ideology of consumerism. 從小你就被灌輸了這種消費主義的意識形態。
indentured servants 債務奴役 High debt can make employees feel like indentured servants to their firms. 高額債務會讓員工覺得自己像是公司的債務奴役。
structural institutional failure 結構性體制失效 The economic crisis was seen as a structural institutional failure. 這場經濟危機被視為一種結構性的體制失效。
selfie 自拍 She took a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower to post on social media. 她在艾菲爾鐵塔前拍了張自拍照並傳到社群媒體。
sweeping the world 席捲全球 This new fashion trend is currently sweeping the world. 這股新時尚潮流目前正席捲全球。
in the era of beanie baby trends 在豆豆娃流行的年代 Back in the era of beanie baby trends, people thought they were investments. 回到豆豆娃流行的年代,人們以為那是種投資。
premise 前提 The whole argument is based on a false premise. 整個論點都建立在一個錯誤的前提之上。
catastrophe 災難 The sudden earthquake caused a major catastrophe in the city. 突如其來的地震在城市中造成了重大災難。
astronomically 天文數字般地 The prices of real estate have risen astronomically in recent years. 近年來房地產價格漲到了天文數字。
philosophically 哲學上地 Philosophically speaking, money cannot buy true happiness. 從哲學上來說,金錢無法買到真正的快樂。
irresponsible credit card usage 不負責任的信用卡使用 Irresponsible credit card usage can lead to long-term financial distress. 不負責任的信用卡使用方式會導致長期的財務困窘。
cleaning agent 清潔劑 You should wear gloves when handling a strong chemical cleaning agent. 使用強效化學清潔劑時應戴上手套。
laundry booster 洗衣增效劑(助洗劑) Adding a laundry booster can help remove tough stains from work clothes. 加入洗衣增效劑有助於去除工作服上的頑固污漬。
airtight canister 密封罐 Store the coffee beans in an airtight canister to keep them from going stale. 將咖啡豆存放在密封罐中以防變質。
maintain freshness 保持新鮮 Vacuum packaging is an effective way to maintain freshness of perishable food. 真空包裝是保持易腐壞食物新鮮的有效方法。
peel 剝皮 ; 果皮 Please peel the apples before putting them into the blender. 在將蘋果放入果汁機之前請先削皮。
responsible for this disease 導致此疾病的原因 Scientists are researching the specific virus responsible for this disease. 科學家正在研究導致這種疾病的特定病毒。
flat white 馥芮白 (平白咖啡) A flat white has a higher proportion of coffee to milk compared to a latte. 與拿鐵相比,馥芮白的咖啡對牛奶比例較高。
Caramel Macchiato 焦糖瑪奇朵 She ordered a hot Caramel Macchiato with extra vanilla syrup. 她點了一杯加了額外香草糖漿的熱焦糖瑪奇朵。
Caramel Milk 焦糖牛奶 Caramel milk is a popular caffeine-free drink for children in the evening. 焦糖牛奶是晚上深受孩童歡迎的無咖啡因飲料。
drug ring 販毒集團 The police successfully dismantled a major international drug ring. 警方成功瓦解了一個大型國際販毒集團。
went caroling 去唱聖誕頌歌 The church choir went caroling around the neighborhood on Christmas Eve. 教會唱詩班在平安夜到附近鄰里唱聖誕頌歌。
discriminate against 歧視 It is illegal to discriminate against any employee based on their gender. 根據性別歧視任何員工都是違法的。
dress up in costumes 穿戲服 Children love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. 孩子們喜歡穿上戲服去玩「不給糖就搗蛋」。
unpaid leave 無薪假 He took a month of unpaid leave to travel around Europe. 他請了一個月的無薪假去歐洲旅遊。
furlough 臨時解僱;強迫休假 Many airlines had to furlough their staff during the pandemic. 疫情期間,許多航空公司不得不臨時解僱員工。
dry grass 乾草 The stray sparks from the campfire quickly ignited the dry grass. 營火散出的火星迅速點燃了乾草。
biological cycle 生物循環 Lack of sleep can seriously disrupt your body's biological cycle. 睡眠不足會嚴重擾亂你身體的生物循環。
parrot 鸚鵡 The colorful parrot can mimic many human words and phrases. 那隻色彩繽紛的鸚鵡會模仿許多人類的字詞。
carrot 紅蘿蔔 Eating carrots is beneficial for maintaining good eyesight. 吃紅蘿蔔有助於維持良好視力。
heckled 被騷擾;被起鬨 The speaker was heckled by a group of protesters during his speech. 演講者在演講過程中遭到一群抗議者的騷擾起鬨。
canvassing 拉票;游說 The volunteers are canvassing the neighborhood to gain support for their candidate. 志工們正在鄰里間拉票,為他們的候選人爭取支持。
campaign trail 競選之路 The candidate spent months on the campaign trail visiting local markets. 候選人花了數月在競選之路上走訪當地市場。
New Taipei mayor 新北市長 The New Taipei mayor attended the opening ceremony of the new bridge. 新北市長出席了新大橋的啟用典禮。
mayoral candidate 市長候選人 Each mayoral candidate presented a plan for improving public transportation. 每位市長候選人都提出了改善大眾運輸的計畫。
Xizhi district 汐止區 Xizhi district is known for its frequent rainfall and mountain scenery. 汐止區以其頻繁的降雨和山景聞名。
Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple 烘爐地南山福德宮 Many people visit Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple to pray for wealth. 許多人前往烘爐地南山福德宮祈求財運。
irrational and emotional 非理性和情緒化 Making decisions when you are irrational and emotional can lead to regrets. 在非理性和情緒化時做決定可能會導致後悔。
shouted insults at him 對他大聲辱罵 A frustrated driver shouted insults at him during the traffic jam. 一位感到挫折的駕駛在塞車期間對他大聲辱罵。
mild and rational 溫和而理性 She maintained a mild and rational tone even during the heated debate. 即使在激烈的辯論中,她仍維持溫和而理性的語調。
intend to 意圖 We intend to expand our business to the overseas market next year. 我們意圖在明年將業務擴展到海外市場。
deeds 行動;作為 He is a man of few words but his noble deeds speak for themselves. 他話不多,但他高尚的作為本身就說明了一切。
combative exchanges 激烈的交鋒 The meeting was marked by several combative exchanges between the board members. 會議的特點是董事會成員之間幾次激烈的交鋒。
political rivals 政治對手 Despite being political rivals, they both agree on the need for education reform. 儘管是政治對手,他們都同意教育改革的必要性。
legislature 立法機關 The new bill is currently being debated in the legislature. 新法案目前正在立法機關進行辯論。
called for 呼籲 The environmental group called for a ban on single-use plastics. 環保團體呼籲禁止使用一次性塑料。
to shove a piece of candy in the man’s mouth 往那人嘴裡塞一塊糖 He tried to shove a piece of candy in the man's mouth to quiet him down. 他試圖往那人嘴裡塞一塊糖好讓他安靜下來。
in an effort to stop him 試圖阻止他 She grabbed his arm in an effort to stop him from leaving the room. 她抓住他的手臂,試圖阻止他離開房間。
sparked controversy 引發爭議 The artist's new installation sparked controversy among the local community. 這位藝術家的新裝置藝術在當地社群中引發了爭議。
substantive 實質的 The two leaders held substantive talks on the regional security issues. 兩位領導人就區域安全問題進行了實質性會談。
confrontation 對抗 The peaceful protest turned into a violent confrontation with the police. 和平抗議演變成了與警方的暴力對抗。
in stages 分階段進行 The construction project will be completed in stages over the next three years. 這項建築工程將在未來三年內分階段完成。
potential joint proposals 潛在的聯合提案 The two parties are discussing potential joint proposals for the infrastructure project. 兩黨正就基礎設施建設項目的潛在聯合提案進行討論。
joint announcement 聯合聲明 The companies made a joint announcement regarding their merger. 這些公司就其合併事宜發表了聯合聲明。
pending an appropriate time 等待適當的時機 The details will be released pending an appropriate time for the public. 詳細資訊將在等待適當的時機後向公眾發布。
media outreach efforts 媒體宣傳工作 The PR department is increasing its media outreach efforts to improve the brand image. 公關部門正在加強媒體宣傳工作以提升品牌形象。
collision report 事故報告 You need to file a collision report with the insurance company immediately. 你需要立即向保險公司提交事故報告。
autograph 簽名 Fans waited for hours outside the theater to get the actor's autograph. 粉絲們在劇院外等了好幾個小時為了得到那位演員的簽名。
powerful yet safe 強效安全 This new detergent is powerful yet safe for delicate fabrics. 這種新洗滌劑強效且對細緻織物安全。
disinfectant 消毒劑 Make sure to use a high-quality disinfectant to clean the hospital surfaces. 確保使用高品質的消毒劑來清潔醫院表面。
disinfect 消毒 It is essential to disinfect the wound to prevent infection. 對傷口進行消毒以防止感染至關重要。
shed 棚子 He keeps all his gardening tools in a small wooden shed in the backyard. 他把所有的園藝工具都放在後院的一個小木棚裡。
soldering iron 電烙鐵 A soldering iron is used to join metal parts together with solder. 電烙鐵用於將金屬零件銲接在一起。
acne 痤瘡;青春痘 Many teenagers suffer from acne due to hormonal changes. 許多青少年因荷爾蒙變化而深受痤瘡之苦。
dermatologist 皮膚科醫生 If your skin rash persists, you should consult a dermatologist. 如果你的皮疹持續存在,你應該諮詢皮膚科醫生。
derma 皮膚科(簡稱) She works at a specialized derma clinic in the city center. 她在市中心的一家專業皮膚科診所工作。
crowbar 撬棍 The rescue team used a crowbar to force open the jammed door. 救援隊使用撬棍強行打開卡住的門。
vet 獸醫 We took our cat to the vet for her annual vaccination. 我們帶貓去獸醫那裡進行年度疫苗接種。
circumcision 包皮環切術 Circumcision is a common procedure performed for cultural or medical reasons. 包皮環切術是出於文化或醫療原因進行的常見手術。
mosquito repellent 驅蚊劑 Don't forget to apply mosquito repellent before going on the hike. 健行前別忘了塗抹驅蚊劑。
flock 羊群;群 A large flock of sheep was grazing on the hillside. 一大群羊正在山坡上吃草。
breadcrumb 麵包屑 Coat the chicken in breadcrumbs before frying it for a crunchy texture. 油炸前在雞肉上裹上麵包屑以獲得酥脆口感。
wooden structures 木質結構 Older wooden structures are more vulnerable to termite damage. 較舊的木質結構更容易受到白蟻的侵害。
thyroid gland 甲狀腺 The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism. 甲狀腺在調節新陳代謝方面起著至關重要的作用。
fetus 胎兒 The doctor used an ultrasound to monitor the growth of the fetus. 醫生使用超音波來監測胎兒的生長。
arrogant 傲慢的 Nobody likes him because he is very arrogant and looks down on others. 沒人喜歡他,因為他非常傲慢且輕視他人。
annual 年度地 The company's annual general meeting will be held in June. 公司的年度股東大會將於六月舉行。
annul 廢除;宣告無效 The court decided to annul the contract due to a legal technicality. 法院因法律技術問題決定廢除該合約。
movie adaptation 電影改編 The movie adaptation of the novel was even better than the book itself. 這部小說的電影改編甚至比原著更好。
Contact Cleaner 接點清潔劑 Use a contact cleaner to fix the scratchy noise in the volume knob. 使用接點清潔劑來解決音量旋鈕的雜訊問題。
oxidation 氧化 Rust is a common form of oxidation that occurs on iron surfaces. 生鏽是發生在鐵表面的一種常見氧化形式。
aggressive cancer 侵襲性癌症 He was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that spread quickly. 他被診斷出患有一種擴散迅速的侵襲性癌症。
going stale 變質;不新鮮 If you leave the bread out, it will start going stale by tomorrow. 如果你把麵包留在外面,到明天它就會開始變質。
vanilla syrup 香草糖漿 I'd like a latte with two pumps of vanilla syrup, please. 我想要一杯加兩下香草糖漿的拿鐵。
fall for 上當;愛上 Be careful not to fall for those email scams. 小心不要中了那些電子郵件詐騙的招。
fall for 愛上;迷戀 He tended to fall for anyone who showed him a bit of kindness. 他傾向於愛上任何對他展現出一點善意的人。
substitute A for B 用 A 代替 B The chef had to substitute margarine for butter due to the shortage. 因為短缺,主廚不得不以乳酪代替奶油。
replace A with B 用 B 取代 A We need to replace the old photocopier with a newer model. 我們需要用較新的機型來取代這台舊影印機。
alternative to ...的替代方案 The high-speed rail offers a faster alternative to driving. 高鐵提供了比開車更快速的替代選擇。
tap into 挖掘;開發;利用 The marketing team wants to tap into the potential of social media. 行銷團隊想要開發社群媒體的潛力。
tap into 打入 (市場) It is difficult for foreign companies to tap into the local market. 外資企業很難打入當地市場。
deluxe suite 豪華套房 The hotel offered us a complimentary upgrade to a deluxe suite. 飯店為我們提供了免費升等至豪華套房的服務。
standard room 標準客房 The standard room comes with a queen-sized bed and basic amenities. 標準客房配有一張雙人床和基本設施。
superior room 高級客房 A superior room is generally larger and offers a better view. 高級客房通常空間較大,且景觀較好。
executive suite 行政套房 Business travelers often book an executive suite for its workspace. 商務旅客常因其工作空間而預訂行政套房。
foolproof 萬無一失的;操作簡單的 The instructions are so simple that they are virtually foolproof. 這些指示非常簡單,幾乎不會出錯。
foolproof 極其簡單的;防呆的 We need a foolproof system to prevent data loss. 我們需要一個萬無一失的系統來防止資料流失。
generic medicines 學名藥;通用藥 Generic medicines are usually much cheaper than brand-name drugs. 學名藥通常比原廠藥便宜許多。
patent expiration 專利到期 After the patent expiration, other companies can produce the drug. 專利到期後,其他公司即可生產該藥物。
complimentary upgrade 免費升等 He received a complimentary upgrade because his room was not ready. 因為房間還沒準備好,他獲得了免費升等。
amenities 便利設施 The hotel amenities include a gym and a swimming pool. 飯店設施包括健身房和游泳池。
occupancy 入住人數;住房率 The maximum occupancy for this room is two adults. 這間房的最大入住人數為兩位成人。
over-the-counter 成藥;非處方藥 You can buy mild painkillers over-the-counter. 你可以不經處方購買輕微的止痛藥。
bioequivalent 生物等效的 The generic version is bioequivalent to the original drug. 該學名藥在生物活性上與原藥等效。
blood clots 血栓 Sitting for long periods during a flight can increase the risk of blood clots. 在飛行中久坐會增加血栓的風險。
extremist 極端分子 The government is taking measures to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies. 政府正採取措施防止極端主義思想的傳播。
youth 青年;青少年時期 The program aims to provide more job opportunities for the local youth. 該計畫旨在為當地青年提供更多就業機會。
petition 請願書 Residents signed a petition to protest against the construction of the factory. 居民們簽署了一份請願書,抗議工廠的建設。
fall for 愛上;上當 Be careful not to fall for those online investment scams. 當心不要落入那些網路投資詐騙的陷阱。
substitute for 替代品 Margarine is often used as a substitute for butter in baking. 在烘焙中,人造奶油常用作奶油的替代品。
tropical plants 熱帶植物 The botanical garden features a wide variety of exotic tropical plants. 植物園展出了多種異國熱帶植物。
spoiled seafood 變質的海鮮 Eating spoiled seafood can lead to severe food poisoning. 食用變質的海鮮會導致嚴重的食物中毒。
caught a whiff of fresh coffee 聞到新鮮咖啡的香味 As I walked past the cafe, I caught a whiff of fresh coffee. 當我走過咖啡館時,我聞到了一陣新鮮咖啡的香味。
acquainted with 熟悉;認識 Are you acquainted with the new safety regulations in the office? 你熟悉辦公室的新安全規定嗎?
aerial shots 空拍鏡頭 The documentary features stunning aerial shots of the mountain range. 這部紀錄片包含了令人驚嘆的山脈空拍鏡頭。
office politics 辦公室政治 He decided to leave the company because he was tired of office politics. 他決定離開公司,因為他厭倦了辦公室政治。
run amok 橫衝直撞;失控 The protesters ran amok through the streets, damaging public property. 抗議者在街道上橫衝直撞,破壞公共財物。
come out as bisexual 公開雙性戀身份 It took a lot of courage for the actor to come out as bisexual. 這位演員花了很大的勇氣才公開自己的雙性戀身份。
cognitive development 認知發展 Reading to children is essential for their early cognitive development. 為孩子讀書對其早期的認知發展至關重要。
deluxe suite 豪華套房 We decided to treat ourselves and book a deluxe suite for our anniversary. 我們決定犒賞自己,預訂了一間豪華套房慶祝週年紀念。
declare all dutiable goods 申報所有應稅商品 Travelers must declare all dutiable goods upon arrival at the airport. 旅客抵達機場時必須申報所有應稅商品。
make the police suspicious 引起警方懷疑 His nervous behavior at the border made the police suspicious. 他在邊境緊張的行為引起了警方的懷疑。
exclusive to 專屬於 This membership discount is exclusive to our premium subscribers. 此會員折扣專屬於我們的進階訂閱者。
evolves 演化;發展 The language evolves over time as new words are created. 隨著新詞彙的創造,語言會隨著時間演化。
be proficient in 精通 Candidates must be proficient in both English and Mandarin. 應徵者必須精通英文和中文。
breeding ground 繁殖地;滋生地 Stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 積水可能成為蚊子的滋生地。
strenuous exercise 劇烈運動 You should avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a heavy meal. 大餐後應避免立即進行劇烈運動。
ulterior motive 別有用心;隱藏動機 I suspect he has an ulterior motive for offering us such a high price. 我懷疑他給我們開出這麼高的價格是別有用心。
volatile 易變的;不穩定的 The stock market is highly volatile due to the recent economic news. 由於最近的經濟消息,股市波動非常大。
versatile 多才多藝的;多功能的 This tool is very versatile and can be used for various repair jobs. 這個工具非常多功能,可以用於各種維修工作。
least favorite 最不喜歡的 Broccoli is my least favorite vegetable, but I eat it for my health. 花椰菜是我最不喜歡的蔬菜,但為了健康我還是會吃。
gender equity 性別平等 The company is committed to promoting gender equity in the workplace. 公司致力於在職場推動性別平等。
drunken 醉酒的 (形容詞) He was arrested for his aggressive and drunken behavior at the party. 他因在派對上具有攻擊性的醉酒行為而被捕。
drunk 醉酒的 (補語/形容詞) She had too much wine and got quite drunk last night. 她昨晚喝了太多酒,變得相當醉。
varieties / variety 品種 There are many different varieties of apples available in this market. 這個市場有許多不同品種的蘋果。
new strains 新品種 (常指菌株/病毒) Scientists are developing new strains of wheat that are more heat-resistant. 科學家正在研發更耐熱的小麥新品種。
withstand 耐受;承受 This building was designed to withstand strong earthquakes. 這棟建築的設計是為了承受強震。
to address climate change 應對氣候變遷 Global cooperation is necessary to address climate change effectively. 全球合作對於有效應對氣候變遷是必要的。
Agricultural Research and Extension Station 農業研究推廣站 The Agricultural Research and Extension Station provides technical support to farmers. 農業研究推廣站為農民提供技術支持。
be suited to uneven rainfall 適應降雨不均 This crop is particularly well suited to uneven rainfall in tropical regions. 這種作物特別適合熱帶地區降雨不均的情況。
sustainable agriculture 永續農業 Organic farming is a key component of sustainable agriculture. 有機耕作是永續農業的關鍵組成部分。
chalky rice grains 白堊質稻米 High temperatures during the ripening period can increase chalky rice grains. 成熟期間的高溫會增加白堊質稻米的比例。
opaque 不透明的 The bathroom window is made of opaque glass for privacy. 浴室窗戶由不透明玻璃製成以保護隱私。
powdery 粉狀的 The medicine is available in both liquid and powdery forms. 這種藥有液體和粉狀兩種形式。
starch 澱粉 Potatoes and corn are both rich in starch. 馬鈴薯和玉米都富含澱粉。
irrigation system 灌溉系統 The farm installed a modern irrigation system to save water. 農場安裝了現代化的灌溉系統以節省用水。
pest 害蟲 Aphids are a common pest that can damage garden flowers. 蚜蟲是常見的害蟲,會破壞花園裡的花卉。
pesticide 殺蟲劑 Farmers are encouraged to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. 鼓勵農民減少化學殺蟲劑的使用。
nitrogen fertilizer 氮肥 Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizer can lead to soil degradation. 過度使用氮肥會導致土壤退化。
susceptibility to rice blast 易感稻瘟病 This variety was phased out due to its high susceptibility to rice blast. 由於該品種極易感染稻瘟病,已逐漸被淘汰。
rice blast-resistant 抗稻瘟病的 Researchers are looking for genes that make plants rice blast-resistant. 研究人員正在尋找能讓植物抗稻瘟病的基因。
aroma 香氣 I love the rich aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning. 我喜歡早晨現烤麵包的濃郁香氣。
fungicides 殺菌劑 Fungicides are used to prevent the growth of mold on crops. 殺菌劑用於防止農作物上黴菌的生長。
vulnerable 易受影響的;脆弱的 The elderly are often the most vulnerable during extreme heatwaves. 在極端熱浪期間,老年人往往是最脆弱的群體。
dodge bullet 躲避子彈 (幸運躲過一劫) I really dodged a bullet by not investing in that company before it crashed. 我在那家公司倒閉前沒投資,真是躲過了一劫。
cultivation 種植;耕作 The cultivation of blueberries requires acidic soil and plenty of water. 藍莓的種植需要酸性土壤和大量的水。
cut reliance on imports 減少對進口的依賴 The initiative aims to cut reliance on imports by increasing domestic production. 該倡議旨在透過增加產量來減少對進口的依賴。
Ministry of Agriculture 農業部 The Ministry of Agriculture announced a new subsidy for young farmers. 農業部宣布了一項針對青年農民的新補助。
initiative 倡議;主動行動 The city launched a new initiative to encourage recycling. 該城市發起了一項鼓勵回收的新倡議。
preservation processes required 所需的保鮮工藝 Foreign fruits often involve complex preservation processes required for transport. 外國水果通常涉及運輸所需的複雜保鮮工藝。
compromise flavor and texture 影響/損害風味和口感 Overcooking the vegetables will compromise their flavor and texture. 蔬菜煮得太久會損害其風味和口感。
hectares 公頃 The farmer owns over fifty hectares of land in Miaoli County. 這位農民在苗栗縣擁有超過五十公頃的土地。
natural bloom 自然果粉 (水果表面的粉狀物) The natural bloom on the blueberries indicates that they are fresh. 藍莓上的自然果粉表示它們非常新鮮。
fully ripen 完全成熟 Plums will fully ripen if you leave them on the counter for a few days. 如果你把李子在櫃檯上放幾天,它們就會完全成熟。
pull up leggings 把緊身褲往上提 She had to stop running to pull up her leggings. 她不得不停下跑步來把緊身褲往上提。
wedgie 內褲卡進屁股縫 He tried to discreetly fix his wedgie while walking. 他試圖在走路時悄悄調整卡住的內褲。
caucasian 高加索人 (白人) The suspect was described as a tall Caucasian male in his late twenties. 嫌疑人被描述為一名二十多歲、身材高大的高加索男性。
hypocritical 虛偽的 It is hypocritical of him to criticize others for being late when he is never on time. 他自己從不準時卻批評別人遲到,真是虛偽。
deceptive 欺騙性的;虛假的 The advertisement was criticized for its deceptive claims about the product. 該廣告因其對產品的欺騙性聲稱而受到批評。
grim reaper 死神 In many cultures, the grim reaper is a personification of death. 在許多文化中,死神是死亡的化身。
cringe 尷尬;畏縮 I always cringe when I see my old high school photos. 當我看到自己高中時的照片,總是感到非常尷尬。
comrades 同志;夥伴 The soldiers fought bravely alongside their comrades. 士兵們與他們的戰友肩並肩英勇作戰。
cost fallacy 成本謬誤 (通常指沈沒成本謬誤) Don't let the sunk cost fallacy stop you from quitting a failing project. 不要讓沈沒成本謬誤阻止你放棄一個失敗的計畫。
intergalactic 星際的 The sci-fi movie tells a story of an intergalactic war. 這部科幻電影講述了一個星際戰爭的故事。
protagonist 主角 The protagonist of the novel faces many challenges on her journey. 小說的主角在旅途中面臨許多挑戰。
flops out 失敗;(突然)掉出 The new product launch completely flopped out due to poor marketing. 由於行銷不力,新產品發表完全失敗了。
be the wet blanket 掃興的人 I don't want to be the wet blanket, but I think we should start heading home. 我不想當掃興的人,但我想我們該回家了。
one in three 三分之一 One in three small businesses fails within the first year of operation. 三分之一的小型企業在營運的第一年內就會失敗。
slip up 失誤;疏忽 Even experts can slip up occasionally when they are under pressure. 即使是專家在壓力下偶爾也會出錯。
residual effects 殘留影響 The medication may have some residual effects, such as drowsiness. 該藥物可能會有一些殘留影響,例如嗜睡。
narrative decisions 敘事決策 The director's narrative decisions gave the film a unique perspective. 導演的敘事決策為電影賦予了獨特的視角。
sequel 續集 Fans are eagerly waiting for the sequel to the blockbuster movie. 粉絲們正焦急地等待這部大片的續集。
mercy mythic 神話般的憐憫 (遊戲用語/情境) The player used a mercy mythic skin during the championship. 玩家在錦標賽中使用了慈悲的神話皮膚。
scrambling 爭搶;倉促行動 Companies are scrambling to adapt to the new government regulations. 各大公司正倉促適應新的政府規定。
solidified 鞏固;凝固 The success of this project solidified his position as the department head. 這個計畫的成功鞏固了他作為部門主管的地位。
detergent 洗滌劑 Use a mild detergent to wash your silk scarves. 使用溫和的洗滌劑清洗你的絲巾。
delicate fabrics 精緻布料 These delicate fabrics should be hand-washed in cold water. 這些精緻布料應在冷水中手洗。
hormonal 荷爾蒙的 Teenagers often experience mood swings due to hormonal changes. 青少年常因荷爾蒙變化而經歷情緒波動。
ultrasound 超音波 An ultrasound scan is a safe way to check the health of the baby. 超音波掃描是檢查嬰兒健康的安全方式。
Attrition War 消耗戰 The conflict turned into a long attrition war with no clear winner. 這場衝突演變成了一場漫長的消耗戰,沒有明顯的勝者。