表格 1: 核心詞彙表 (Core Vocabulary) - 完整大表

(序號) English (中文) (常用搭配句) (中譯)
1. advocate 倡議者;主張者 She is a strong advocate for environmental protection. 她是環境保護的強力倡議者。
2. defuse a situation 緩解局面;化解危機 The manager's calm explanation helped defuse a situation. 經理冷靜的解釋有助於緩解局面。
3. Karen diffuser 奧客平息者 (網路俚語) A clear refund policy is the best Karen diffuser in retail. 清晰的退款政策是零售業中最好的奧客平息者。
4. aroma diffuser 香氛機;擴香儀 Using an aroma diffuser can help you relax after work. 使用香氛機可以幫助你在下班後放鬆。
5. operational familiarity 操作熟悉度 The pilot needs operational familiarity with this aircraft. 飛行員需要對這款機型有操作熟悉度。
6. freighter 貨輪;貨機 The company purchased a new freighter to expand logistics. 該公司購買了一艘新貨輪以擴展物流。
7. fleet 船隊;機隊;車隊 The airline is upgrading its entire fleet. 該航空公司正升級其整個機隊。
8. terminus 終點站;終點 The bus will remain at the terminus for ten minutes. 公車將在終點站停留十分鐘。
9. entourage 隨行人員;隨從 The CEO arrived accompanied by a large entourage. 執行長在龐大隨行人員的陪同下抵達。
10. allegation 指控;斷言 The company strongly denied the allegations. 該公司堅決否認這些指控。
11. misappropriation 挪用公款;侵吞 He was charged with the misappropriation of corporate funds. 他被控挪用公司資金。
12. embezzlement 貪汙;盜用公款 Audits revealed a complex scheme of embezzlement. 審計揭露了一樁複雜的貪汙案。
13. consecutive 連續的 We achieved our sales targets for five consecutive quarters. 我們連續五個季度達成銷售目標。
14. intraday 日內的;當天的 Intraday trading requires monitoring market fluctuations. 日內交易需要關注市場波動。
15. geopolitical 地緣政治的 Geopolitical tensions led to an increase in oil prices. 地緣政治的緊張局勢導致油價上漲。
16. turnover 成交量;營業額 The retail store reported a high annual turnover. 這家零售店創造了很高的年營業額。
17. subdued 低迷的;被抑制的 Consumer spending has remained relatively subdued. 消費者支出依然相對低迷。
18. rebound 反彈;回升 Economists expect a strong economic rebound. 經濟學家預計經濟將出現強勁反彈。
19. catalyst 催化劑;促成事物 The policy served as a catalyst for industry growth. 該政策成為產業成長的催化劑。
20. consolidation 盤整;合併 The stock market entered a period of near-term consolidation. 股市進入了短期盤整期。
21. facial recognition 人臉辨識 The airport utilizes facial recognition for smoother boarding. 機場利用人臉辨識讓登機更順暢。
22. seamlessly 無縫地;順暢地 The new software integrates seamlessly with our system. 新軟體與我們的系統無縫整合。
23. biometric identification 生物辨識 Passports with biometric identification enhance security. 具備生物辨識功能的護照提升了安全性。
24. self-service kiosk 自助服務機 Passengers can print boarding passes at the self-service kiosks. 旅客可以在自助服務機列印登機證。
25. comply with 遵守;符合 All electronics must strictly comply with local regulations. 所有電子產品必須嚴格遵守當地法規。
26. herbicide 除草劑 Organic farmers avoid using synthetic herbicides. 有機農夫避免使用合成除草劑。
27. hearsay 傳聞;道聽塗說 The testimony was dismissed because it was based on hearsay. 該證詞因基於傳聞而被駁回。
28. legacy 遺產;歷史遺留物 The president leaves behind a legacy of innovation. 總裁留下了創新的典範。
29. multilateral cooperation 多邊合作 Addressing climate change requires multilateral cooperation. 應對氣候變遷需要多邊合作。
30. unintended consequence 意外後果 The ban had the unintended consequence of increasing waste. 該禁令帶來了浪費增加的意外後果。
31. pepper spray 胡椒噴霧 Security personnel are equipped with pepper spray. 警衛人員配備了胡椒噴霧。
32. odor 氣味 (難聞的) Residents complained about a strange odor from the factory. 居民抱怨工廠傳出奇怪的氣味。
33. call on 呼籲某人 (接對象) The group called on the government to take action. 該團體呼籲政府採取行動。
34. divisive action 分裂行為 The CEO warned that divisive actions would harm the culture. 執行長警告分裂行為將損害文化。
35. appropriation 撥款;挪用 The committee approved a new appropriation for infrastructure. 委員會批准了一項基礎設施的撥款。
36. political persecution 政治迫害 The activist claimed he was a victim of political persecution. 該社運人士聲稱自己是政治迫害的受害者。
37. ice rink 溜冰場 The city center has an outdoor ice rink. 市中心有一個室外溜冰場。
38. cater to the male gaze 迎合男性凝視 The film was criticized for catering to the male gaze. 該電影因迎合男性凝視而受批評。
39. revealing outfit 暴露的服裝 The dress code prohibits wearing revealing outfits. 服裝規定禁止穿著暴露的服裝。
40. perception 認知;市場情緒 Public perception of the brand improved significantly. 公眾對該品牌的認知顯著改善。
41. have lagged in comparison 相對落後 Our sales figures have lagged in comparison to competitors. 我們的銷售數據與競爭對手相比相對落後。
42. low-Earth orbit satellite 低軌道衛星 The firm plans to launch a low-Earth orbit satellite. 該公司計畫發射低軌道衛星。
43. aerospace 航空航太 The city is heavily investing in the aerospace industry. 該市正大量投資航空航太產業。
44. limit-up 漲停 The company's stock hit the limit-up price today. 該公司股票今天觸及漲停價。
45. baggage check-in 行李托運 Please proceed to the baggage check-in counter. 請前往行李托運櫃檯。
46. airport lounge 機場貴賓室 Passengers have access to the exclusive airport lounge. 旅客可使用專屬的機場貴賓室。
47. biometric registration 生物辨識註冊 Passengers must complete biometric registration beforehand. 旅客必須事先完成生物辨識註冊。
48. global trend 全球趨勢 Remote working has become a major global trend. 遠距工作已成為一項全球趨勢。
49. self-check-in kiosk 自助報到亭 Print your boarding pass quickly at the self-check-in kiosk. 在自助報到亭快速列印登機證。
50. cybersecurity regulation 網路安全法規 Companies must comply with the new cybersecurity regulations. 企業必須遵守新的網路安全法規。
51. facelift 翻新;拉皮手術 The historic hotel recently underwent a major facelift. 這家歷史悠久的飯店最近進行了大規模翻新。
52. konjac 蒟蒻 Konjac jelly is a popular low-calorie snack. 蒟蒻果凍是很受歡迎的低熱量零食。
53. leek 韭菜;大蔥 The chef used freshly chopped leeks to enhance flavor. 主廚使用新鮮切碎的韭菜來提升風味。
54. feral hog 野豬 Feral hogs have caused damage to agricultural crops. 野豬對農作物造成了破壞。
55. invasive species 外來入侵物種 The agency launched a program for invasive species management. 該機構啟動了外來物種管理計畫。
56. revoke 撤銷;吊銷 His medical license was revoked due to misconduct. 他的醫師執照因失職而被撤銷。
57. quorum 法定人數 The meeting could not begin until a quorum was present. 會議在達到法定人數之前無法開始。
58. defamation 誹謗 The politician filed a defamation lawsuit against the newspaper. 該政客對報社提起誹謗訴訟。
59. stave off 避開;延緩 The company secured a loan to stave off bankruptcy. 該公司獲得貸款以避免破產。
60. inclement weather 惡劣天氣 The event was postponed due to inclement weather. 活動因天氣惡劣而延期。
61. coyote 郊狼 Farmers reported seeing a coyote near their farm. 農夫回報在農場附近看到郊狼。
62. piglet 小豬 The sow gave birth to a healthy litter of piglets. 母豬產下了一窩健康的小豬。
63. aerial gunning 空中射擊 Aerial gunning is used to control the population of feral hogs. 空中射擊被用來控制野豬數量。
64. issue displacement 議題置換 The politician used issue displacement to avoid questions. 該政客利用議題置換來迴避問題。
65. deception 欺騙;欺詐 The company was sued for consumer deception. 該公司因欺騙消費者而挨告。
66. expel 驅逐;開除 The student was expelled from school for repeated violations. 該學生因屢次違規而被開除。
67. clash 衝突 There was a violent clash between protesters and police. 抗議者與警方之間發生了暴力衝突。
68. bullying 霸凌 The school has a strict policy towards cyber bullying. 學校對網路霸凌採取嚴格政策。
69. false statement 虛假陳述 Making a false statement under oath is considered perjury. 宣誓後作虛假陳述被視為偽證罪。
70. pundit 評論員;專家 Political pundits predict a close race in the election. 政治評論員預測選情膠著。
71. legislative caucus leader 立法院黨團總召 The legislative caucus leader coordinates the voting strategy. 黨團總召負責協調投票策略。
72. address allegations 回應指控 The CEO held a press conference to address allegations. 執行長召開記者會回應指控。
73. eligibility 資格;合格性 Review the requirements to ensure your eligibility for the scholarship. 審閱規定以確保您具備獎學金資格。
74. attorney general 檢察總長;法務部長 The attorney general announced a new initiative to combat crime. 檢察總長宣布了打擊犯罪的新計畫。
75. anti-Semitism 反猶太主義 The organization is dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism. 該組織致力於對抗反猶太主義。
76. committee 委員會 The planning committee will meet next Tuesday. 計畫委員會將於下週二開會。
77. Central Election Commission 中央選舉委員會 The Central Election Commission ensures the fairness of voting. 中選會負責確保投票過程公平。
78. check-in counter 報到櫃檯 The airline opened three additional check-in counters. 航空公司增開了三個報到櫃檯。
79. aviation 航空(業) She has worked in the commercial aviation industry for years. 她在商業航空業工作了多年。
80. significant gain 大幅上漲 The technology sector saw significant gains yesterday. 科技類股昨日出現大幅上漲。
81. member 會員;成員 As a gold member, you are entitled to exclusive discounts. 作為金卡會員,您享有專屬折扣。
82. accuse someone of defamation 指控某人誹謗 The celebrity decided to accuse the tabloid of defamation. 名人決定指控該八卦雜誌誹謗。
83. Taipei Songshan Airport 台北松山機場 Taipei Songshan Airport is conveniently located in the city center. 台北松山機場位於市中心,交通便利。
84. ICAO 國際民航組織 The International Civil Aviation Organization sets global standards. 國際民航組織制定全球標準。
85. jointly fund 共同出資 Several airlines agreed to jointly fund the security system. 幾家航空公司同意共同出資建立安檢系統。
86. National Immigration Agency 內政部移民署 Foreign workers apply for residency through the National Immigration Agency. 外籍移工透過移民署申請居留。
87. invasive species management 外來入侵物種管理 The department allocated a budget for invasive species management. 部門編列了外來入侵物種管理的預算。
88. Frankfurt 法蘭克福 Frankfurt is a major financial hub in Europe. 法蘭克福是歐洲主要的金融中心。
89. call for 要求某事發生 The market crash called for immediate intervention. 市場崩盤要求立即介入。
90. Core Pacific City 京華城 Core Pacific City used to be an iconic shopping mall. 京華城曾是具指標性的購物中心。
91. TAIEX 台灣加權股價指數 The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index hit a record high. 台灣加權股價指數創下歷史新高。
92. personalized financial advice 個人化財務建議 This report does not constitute personalized financial advice. 本報告不構成個人化財務建議。
93. hair diffuser 烘罩 She attached a hair diffuser to her blow dryer. 她把烘罩裝在吹風機上。
94. compass 羅盤;指南針 The hikers used a map and a compass to navigate. 登山客利用地圖和羅盤導航。
95. commission 委員會 The government set up a special commission to investigate. 政府成立了特別委員會來調查。
96. commissioner 委員;理事 The election commissioner assured the public of voting security. 選舉委員向大眾保證投票安全。
97. expulsion 驅逐;開除 The board voted for the immediate expulsion of the member. 董事會投票表決立即開除該成員。
98. accuse someone of slander 指控某人誹謗 (口頭) He decided to accuse his rival of slander. 他決定指控對手誹謗。
99. slander 誹謗 (口頭) The politician sued the talk show host for slander. 該政客控告脫口秀主持人誹謗。
100. steer away 避開;繞開 The advisor told clients to steer away from high-risk investments. 顧問告訴客戶避開高風險投資。
101. accusation 指控;控告 The manager denied the accusation of unfair treatment. 經理否認了不公平待遇的指控。
102. false claim 不實聲明 The company was fined for making false claims about its product. 該公司因對產品做出不實聲明而遭罰。
103. offensive 冒犯的;無禮的 His offensive remarks made several colleagues uncomfortable. 他無禮的言論讓幾位同事感到不適。
104. formality 形式;手續 The contract signing is just a formality. 合約簽署只是一種形式。
105. dire 嚴峻的;可怕的 The refugees are in dire need of food. 難民急需食物。
106. hairnet 髮網 All kitchen staff are required to wear a hairnet. 所有廚房人員都必須戴髮網。
107. symbolic commitment 象徵性的承諾 Planting a tree was a symbolic commitment to their goals. 種樹是對他們目標的一種象徵性承諾。
108. on the brink of default 瀕臨違約 The developer is reportedly on the brink of default. 該開發商據報導正瀕臨違約。
109. sovereign nation 主權國家 Every sovereign nation has the right to determine its policy. 每個主權國家都有權決定其政策。
110. incumbent party 現任政黨 (執政黨) The incumbent party is facing strong challenges. 現任執政黨面臨強烈挑戰。
111. ruling party 執政黨 The ruling party proposed a new tax reform bill. 執政黨提出了新的稅改法案。
112. opposition party 在野黨;反對黨 The opposition party criticized the government's handling. 在野黨批評了政府的處理方式。
113. sold for scrap 當廢品變賣 The old machinery was eventually sold for scrap. 舊機器最終被當作廢鐵賣掉。
114. barista 咖啡師 The barista prepared a perfect cup of latte. 咖啡師準備了一杯完美的拿鐵。
115. faulty sensor 故障的感測器 The machine stopped due to a faulty sensor. 機器因感測器故障而停止。
116. complement 相輔相成;補充物 The white wine is a perfect complement to the seafood. 白酒是這道海鮮料理的完美絕配。
117. compliment 讚美;恭維 The chef received many compliments on the dessert. 主廚收到許多對甜點的讚美。
118. vibrant 充滿活力的 The city is known for its vibrant nightlife. 這座城市以其充滿活力的夜生活聞名。
119. upright piano 直立式鋼琴 They bought a second-hand upright piano. 他們買了一架二手的直立式鋼琴。
120. slum tour 貧民窟導覽 Tourists participate in slum tours to understand local conditions. 遊客參加貧民窟導覽以了解當地狀況。
121. maniac 瘋子;狂熱者 He drives like a maniac, ignoring speed limits. 他開車像個瘋子,無視速限。
122. downfall 統治垮台 The scandal led to the downfall of his reign. 醜聞導致了他的統治垮台。
123. sologamy 獨身婚姻 Sologamy is becoming a recognized concept in some cultures. 獨身婚姻在某些文化中漸被認可。
124. jingle mail 叮噹郵件 Banks received a lot of jingle mail from struggling homeowners. 銀行收到許多陷入困境的屋主寄來的叮噹郵件。
125. underwater (貸款) 資不抵債的 Many homeowners found their mortgages were underwater. 許多屋主發現他們的房貸已經資不抵債。
126. foreclosure 法拍;查封 The bank initiated foreclosure proceedings. 銀行啟動了法拍程序。
127. default 違約 The country is at risk of a sovereign debt default. 該國面臨主權債務違約的風險。
128. in the distance 在遠處 The new factory can be seen in the distance. 我們可以看到遠處的新工廠。
129. tangible evidence 具體證據 We need tangible evidence to support this claim. 我們需要具體證據來支持這項說法。
130. coolant 冷卻劑 Ensure the machine has enough coolant before starting. 啟動前請確保機器有足夠的冷卻劑。
131. persuasion 說服;勸說 It took a lot of persuasion to close the deal. 完成這筆交易花費了許多勸說。
132. monthly basis 按月;每月一次地 We review our sales figures on a monthly basis. 我們每個月審查一次銷售數據。
133. poetic 詩意的 His speech was almost poetic in its description. 他的演講在描述時幾乎充滿了詩意。
134. patent infringement 專利侵權 The competitor was sued for patent infringement. 競爭對手因專利侵權而挨告。
135. prestigious 享有聲望的 She graduated from a prestigious university. 她畢業於一所著名大學。
136. inventory taking 盤點 (庫存) The warehouse is closed today for inventory taking. 倉庫今天關閉以進行盤點。
137. deem 認為;視為 The manager deemed it necessary to update the software. 經理認為有必要更新軟體。
138. attire 服裝;衣著 Professional business attire is required. 規定必須穿著專業的商務服裝。
139. youth hostel 青年旅館 The youth hostel offers affordable accommodation. 這家青年旅館提供價格實惠的住宿。
140. legal guardian 法定監護人 The form must be signed by a legal guardian. 表單必須由法定監護人簽名。
141. sidekick 助手;跟班 The detective and his sidekick solved the mystery. 偵探和他的助手解開了謎團。
142. rehab 復健;戒毒中心 He is undergoing physical rehab after the injury. 他在受傷後正在進行物理復健。
143. stem cell 幹細胞 The center specializes in advanced stem cell research. 該中心專精於幹細胞研究。
144. hamstring 腿筋 (膕繩肌) The athlete suffered a hamstring injury. 運動員腿筋受傷。
145. procure 採購;取得 The department needs to procure new office supplies. 部門需要採購新辦公用品。
146. polarity 極性;截然對立 There is a strong polarity of opinions on this strategy. 關於這項策略存在截然對立的意見。
147. vibe coding 氛圍編碼 Vibe coding is a trend in modern software development. 氛圍編碼是現代軟體開發的趨勢。
148. rice paddle 飯勺 Please use the provided rice paddle to serve the meal. 請使用提供的飯勺盛飯。
149. aground 擱淺 The large cargo ship ran aground near the harbor. 大型貨輪在港口附近擱淺了。
150. contraband 違禁品 Customs officers seized a large amount of contraband. 海關人員查獲了大量違禁品。
151. entitled 有資格的 All full-time employees are entitled to paid annual leave. 全職員工有權享有有薪年假。
152. mental 心理的;精神的 The company provides support for employees' mental health. 公司為員工提供心理健康支援。
153. defining 具決定性的 This project will be a defining moment for your career. 這項專案將成為你職業生涯的決定性時刻。
154. outcry 強烈抗議 There was a public outcry over the new tax policy. 民眾對新稅收政策發出強烈抗議。
155. pathetic 差勁的;可悲的 The customer service provided was frankly pathetic. 提供的客服坦白說很差勁。
156. residual 殘留的;剩餘的 The residual value of the equipment is calculated carefully. 設備的殘留價值被仔細計算過。
157. raspberry hibiscus 覆盆子洛神花 She ordered a glass of iced raspberry hibiscus tea. 她點了一杯冰覆盆子洛神花茶。
158. burden 負擔 The new regulations place a heavy burden on small businesses. 新法規對小型企業造成沉重負擔。
159. hermitage 修道院;隱居處 The monk lived in a secluded hermitage. 僧侶住在與世隔絕的修道院。
160. diarrhea 腹瀉 The contaminated food caused severe diarrhea. 受污染的食物導致嚴重腹瀉。
161. strangle 扼殺;勒死 Strict rules might strangle the creativity of our team. 嚴格的規定可能會扼殺團隊的創造力。
162. expecting 預期的;期待的 We are expecting a large shipment next week. 我們預期下週會有一大批貨物抵達。
163. expecting mother 孕婦 The company offers priority parking for expecting mothers. 公司為孕婦提供優先停車位。
164. toddler 幼童 The resort provides a safe play area for toddlers. 渡假村為幼童提供安全的遊戲區。
165. dedicate 致力於;奉獻 We dedicate our resources to improving product quality. 我們致力於將資源投入提升產品品質。
166. complication 併發症;複雜情況 The project faced an unexpected logistical complication. 專案面臨意想不到的物流複雜情況。
167. deterrence 嚇阻 (力量) Security cameras act as an effective deterrence against theft. 監視器對行竊起了有效的嚇阻作用。
168. miscellaneous 雜項的 The budget includes a reserve fund for miscellaneous expenses. 預算包含一筆用於雜項支出的預備金。
169. plaques 獎牌;牌匾 The employee received a commemorative plaque for her service. 員工獲頒紀念獎牌以表彰其服務。
170. galloping 急速發展的;飛奔的 The nation is experiencing galloping inflation. 該國正經歷急速的通貨膨脹。
171. festive 節慶的;歡樂的 The lobby was decorated to create a festive atmosphere. 大廳被裝飾以營造歡樂的節慶氣氛。
172. methane 甲烷 The company plans to reduce its methane emissions. 公司計畫減少其甲烷排放量。
173. belittle 貶低;輕視 A manager should never belittle their team members. 經理絕不應該貶低團隊成員。
174. hash brown 薯餅 I would like to order a sandwich and a side of hash browns. 我想點三明治和附餐薯餅。
175. scramble 匆忙行動;爭奪 The gate change caused passengers to scramble to their flight. 登機門變更導致旅客匆忙趕飛機。
176. scrambled eggs 炒蛋 The breakfast buffet includes bacon and scrambled eggs. 自助早餐包含培根和炒蛋。
177. early departures 提早退房;早退 Early departures will incur a penalty fee. 提早退房將收取違約金。
178. churn 流失率;攪拌 The team aims to reduce customer churn. 團隊旨在降低客戶流失率。
179. claypot 砂鍋;煲 The restaurant is famous for its claypot chicken rice. 這家餐廳以砂鍋雞肉飯聞名。
180. strain 壓力;拉傷 Long hours can put a severe strain on your mental health. 長時間工作會對心理健康造成沉重壓力。
181. apprehend 逮捕;理解 The police managed to apprehend the suspect within 24 hours. 警方成功在24小時內逮捕嫌犯。
182. field trip 校外教學;實地考察 The museum is a popular destination for school field trips. 博物館是學校校外教學的熱門景點。
183. acquired 收購的;習得的 Our corporation recently acquired a promising startup. 我們企業最近收購了一家潛力新創。
184. congee Many people prefer eating warm congee for breakfast. 許多人喜歡吃溫熱的粥當早餐。
185. gastric ulcer 胃潰瘍 Chronic stress can eventually lead to a gastric ulcer. 慢性壓力最終可能導致胃潰瘍。
186. ulcer 潰瘍 He is taking medication to treat his stomach ulcer. 他正在服藥治療胃潰瘍。
187. badger 糾纏;煩擾 The salesman continued to badger the customer into signing. 推銷員繼續糾纏顧客簽約。
188. badge 識別證;徽章 All visitors must wear a guest ID badge at all times. 所有訪客必須隨時配戴識別證。
189. rabies 狂犬病 Make sure your pet dog is vaccinated against rabies. 確保您的狗已接種狂犬病疫苗。
190. neutral 中立的 The mediator remained entirely neutral during the negotiation. 調解員在談判中保持完全中立。
191. neutrality 中立 The organization maintains strict political neutrality. 該組織保持嚴格的政治中立。
192. impair 損害;削弱 Working in dim lighting can impair your vision. 在昏暗燈光下工作會損害視力。
193. excessive 過度的 The equipment broke down due to excessive wear and tear. 設備因過度磨損而故障。
194. deprivation 缺乏;剝奪 Sleep deprivation can severely affect an employee's productivity. 睡眠不足會嚴重影響員工生產力。
195. decompose 分解;腐爛 Plastic bags can take hundreds of years to fully decompose. 塑膠袋可能需要數百年才能完全分解。
196. decomposing 正在分解的 The smell was caused by decomposing organic matter. 氣味是由正在腐爛的有機物引起的。
197. muster up 鼓起 (勇氣);聚集 He had to muster up the courage to ask for a raise. 他必須鼓起勇氣要求加薪。
198. tummy 肚子 (口語) The child complained of a tummy ache. 孩子抱怨肚子痛。
199. easterly 來自東方的;向東的 The schedule was delayed by a strong easterly wind. 行程被強烈的東風延誤了。
200. mountainous 多山的 Taiwan's central region features a mountainous terrain. 台灣中部地形多山。
201. affix 貼上;附上 Please affix your signature to the bottom of the contract. 請在合約底部簽名。
202. glitches 小故障;技術問題 The app experienced a few minor technical glitches. 該應用程式遇到了一些小故障。
203. shove 推擠 The impatient crowd began to push and shove. 不耐煩的人群開始推擠。
204. furlough 無薪假 The airline had to place several employees on furlough. 航空公司不得不讓幾名員工放無薪假。
205. dismantle 拆除;解散 The team will safely dismantle the outdated machinery. 團隊將安全拆除過時機器。
206. perishable 易腐壞的 Ensure perishable goods are stored in the refrigerator. 確保易腐壞貨物存放在冰箱中。
207. predatory 掠奪性的 The central bank is cracking down on predatory lending. 央行正打擊掠奪性貸款。
208. fracture 骨折;斷裂 The x-ray revealed a minor fracture in the worker's arm. X光顯示工人手臂有輕微骨折。
209. denominate 以...為面額;命名 All transactions will be denominated in US dollars. 所有交易將以美元為面額。
210. delicate 脆弱的;精緻的 Handle these delicate laboratory instruments with extreme care. 請極度小心處理這些精密儀器。
211. hormonal 荷爾蒙的 Her sudden mood swings were likely hormonal. 她突然的情緒波動可能是荷爾蒙引起的。
212. attrition war 消耗戰 The dispute turned into a costly war of attrition. 糾紛演變成代價高昂的消耗戰。
213. discreetly 謹慎地 The manager handled the sensitive complaint very discreetly. 經理非常謹慎地處理了這起敏感投訴。
214. plum 優差;李子 She managed to land a plum job at an international bank. 她成功在國際銀行獲得了一份優差。
215. degradation 退化;降級 Environmental degradation has become a pressing global issue. 環境退化已成為迫切的全球問題。
216. broccoli 青花菜 The menu includes grilled chicken with steamed broccoli. 菜單包括烤雞配清蒸青花菜。
217. ulterior motive 別有用心;隱藏動機 He suspected the competitor had an ulterior motive. 他懷疑競爭對手別有用心。
218. upon 一...就...;在...之上 Payment is due immediately upon receipt of this invoice. 一收到發票應立即付款。
219. diagnose with 診斷出患有... He took leave after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. 他在被診斷患有慢性病後請假。
220. technicality 技術細節 The lawsuit was dismissed purely on a legal technicality. 訴訟純粹基於法律技術細節被駁回。
221. styrofoam 保麗龍 The warehouse uses styrofoam packaging to protect components. 倉庫使用保麗龍包裝保護零件。
222. napkin 餐巾紙 Could you bring an extra napkin to our table? 能不能多拿一張餐巾紙到我們桌上?
223. cassava 木薯 Cassava is considered a major staple crop in tropical regions. 木薯被視為熱帶地區的主要糧食作物。
224. platinum 白金;鉑 The bank offered her an upgrade to a platinum credit card. 銀行為她升級為白金信用卡。
225. debase 貶低價值 Printing too much money can quickly debase the currency. 印過多鈔票會迅速貶低貨幣價值。
226. surge 激增;湧升 The platform experienced a surge in online sales. 該平台線上銷售額出現激增。
227. dermatologist 皮膚科醫生 She consulted a dermatologist for her skin condition. 她因皮膚狀況諮詢了皮膚科醫生。
228. karate 空手道 The community center offers free karate classes. 社區活動中心提供免費空手道課程。
229. installment 分期付款 Customers can pay for the laptop in monthly installments. 顧客可以分期付款購買筆記型電腦。
230. tabloid 小報 The celebrity sued the tabloid for publishing false rumors. 該名人因這家小報散布不實謠言而提告。
231. defamation 誹謗 The company filed a defamation lawsuit against the magazine. 該公司對雜誌社提起誹謗訴訟。
232. fame 名聲 The designer achieved international fame after winning the award. 該名設計師在獲獎後獲得了國際聲譽。
233. allocate a budget 分配預算 The board of directors decided to allocate a budget for the new project. 董事會決定為新專案分配預算。
234. iconic shopping mall 標誌性購物中心 Taipei 101 is considered an iconic shopping mall and financial center in Taiwan. 台北101被視為台灣具標誌性的購物中心與金融中心。
235. reserve fund 儲備基金 The committee agreed to set up a reserve fund for emergency repairs. 委員會同意設立一筆儲備基金以備緊急維修之用。
236. miscellaneous expenses 雜項開支 Employees must submit receipts for all miscellaneous expenses incurred during business trips. 員工必須提交出差期間產生的所有雜項開支收據。
237. commemorative plaque 紀念牌匾 A commemorative plaque was installed in the lobby to honor the founder. 大廳內安裝了一塊紀念牌匾以向創辦人致敬。
238. a side of hash browns 附餐薯餅 The breakfast combo includes a black coffee and a side of hash browns. 這份早餐套餐包含一杯黑咖啡與一份附餐薯餅。
239. penalty fee 罰款 A penalty fee will be charged for early withdrawal of the fixed deposit. 提前解約定存將會被收取罰款。
240. mediator 調解員 A certified mediator was hired to help resolve the labor dispute. 勞資雙方聘請了一位合格的調解員來協助解決爭端。
241. impair one's vision 損害視力 Staring at a computer screen for too long can impair one's vision. 長時間盯著電腦螢幕會損害視力。
242. plum job 肥缺;肥差 Being the regional director is considered a plum job in this industry. 擔任區域總監在這個業界被認為是一個肥缺。
243. chronic illness 慢性病 The new health insurance provides better coverage for patients with a chronic illness. 新的健康保險為慢性病患者提供更好的理賠範圍。
244. mercury 汞;水銀 The factory was heavily fined for illegally dumping wastewater containing mercury. 該工廠因非法傾倒含汞廢水而面臨巨額罰款。
245. staple crop 主糧;主要農作物 Rice has been the staple crop in this region for centuries. 幾個世紀以來,稻米一直是該地區的主要農作物。
246. seismic activity 地震活動 Building regulations require structures to withstand high levels of seismic activity. 建築法規要求建築物必須能抵禦強烈的地震活動。
247. puzzle game 益智遊戲 The marketing team launched a new puzzle game app last week to engage younger users. 行銷團隊上週推出了一款新的益智遊戲應用程式以吸引年輕使用者。
248. cradle 搖籃 The ancient city is widely regarded as the cradle of modern democracy. 這座古城被廣泛認為是現代民主的搖籃。
249. dodge 躲避;閃避 The spokesperson skillfully managed to dodge the difficult questions during the press conference. 發言人在記者會上巧妙地閃避了那些尖銳的問題。
250. misconduct 不當行為 The manager was dismissed immediately due to serious professional misconduct. 該名經理因嚴重的專業不當行為被立即解僱。
251. a healthy litter of 一窩健康的(幼崽) The stray dog gave birth to a healthy litter of puppies at the shelter. 那隻流浪狗在收容所生下了一窩健康的小狗。
252. perjury 偽證 The key witness was accused of perjury after lying under oath in court. 關鍵證人在法庭上宣誓後說謊,被控犯下偽證罪。
253. be objectified 被物化 The advertising campaign was criticized by the public because women seemed to be objectified. 該廣告活動受到大眾批評,因為女性似乎在其中被物化。
254. absorb 吸收 The innovative material is designed to absorb moisture quickly. 這種創新材質的設計是為了能快速吸收水分。
255. faint 微弱的;頭暈的 The patient felt faint and was immediately taken to the emergency room. 病人感到頭暈,隨即被送往急診室。
256. cult 邪教;狂熱崇拜 The documentary investigates the psychological manipulation used by the cult leader. 這部紀錄片調查了該邪教領袖所使用的心理操縱手法。
257. get distracted 分心 It is easy to get distracted when you work in an open-plan office. 在開放式辦公室工作很容易讓人分心。
258. gigantic 巨大的 The logistics company plans to build a gigantic warehouse near the international airport. 物流公司計畫在國際機場附近建造一座巨大的倉庫。
259. leave out 省略;遺漏 Please review the contract carefully to ensure no important clauses are left out. 請仔細審閱合約,確保沒有遺漏任何重要條款。
260. afterwards 之後 The seminar will end at noon, and a networking lunch will be held afterwards. 研討會將於中午結束,之後將舉辦交流午餐會。
261. qualifier 限定詞 In grammar, a qualifier is a word or phrase that limits the meaning of another word. 在文法中,限定詞是用來限制另一個字義的詞或片語。
262. scarce 稀少的;缺乏的 Highly skilled software engineers are becoming increasingly scarce in the current job market. 在當前的就業市場中,高階軟體工程師變得越來越稀少。
263. with complementary strength 具有互補優勢 The two technology firms merged, combining their resources with complementary strengths. 這兩家科技公司合併,結合了彼此具有互補優勢的資源。
264. sentence structure 句子結構 They never left out the sentence after the qualifier. 他們從未省略限定詞之後的句子。