| English | 中文 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| alcoholic | 酒鬼 | N | He is a recovering alcoholic who hasn't touched a drink in five years. (他是一位五年沒碰過酒的戒酒中的酒鬼。) |
| attention seeker | 關注者 | N | Don't reward his childish behavior; he's just an attention seeker. (別獎勵他幼稚的行為；他只是一個尋求關注者。) |
| bigot | 偏執者 | N | The politician was condemned for making bigoted remarks about immigrants. (這位政治人物因發表對移民有偏見的言論而受到譴責。) |
| Bride and groom | 新娘和新郎 | N | The bride and groom exchanged their vows under the arbor. (新娘和新郎在涼亭下交換了誓言。) |
| cheapskate | 小氣鬼 | N | He's such a cheapskate that he never tips waiters. (他真是個小氣鬼，從來不給服務生小費。) |
| companion | 伴侶 | N | She took her dog as a loyal companion on her hiking trips. (她帶著她的狗作為忠實的伴侶去遠足。) |
| counterparts | 同行 / 對等人物 | N | The CEO met with his foreign counterparts to discuss the merger. (這位執行長與他的國外對等人物會面，討論合併事宜。) |
| criminal | 罪犯 | N | The police are actively searching for the convicted criminal who escaped from prison. (警方正在積極搜捕從監獄逃脫的已定罪罪犯。) |
| dictator | 獨裁者 | N | The country was formerly ruled by a brutal military dictator. (該國以前由一位殘暴的軍事獨裁者統治。) |
| disciples | 門徒 | N | The professor's devoted disciples continued his research after he retired. (這位教授忠實的門徒在他退休後繼續他的研究。) |
| dwarf | 矮人 | N | In mythology, dwarfs are often depicted as skilled metalworkers. (在神話中，矮人通常被描繪成技藝精湛的金屬工匠。) |
| extrovert | 外向的人 | N | As an outgoing extrovert, she thrives in social situations. (作為一個外向的人，她在社交場合中表現出色。) |
| gold digger | 淘金者 (負面意指：愛慕虛榮、只愛錢的人) | N | His family warned him that his new girlfriend might be a gold digger. (他的家人警告他，他的新女友可能是一個愛慕虛榮的人。) |
| grown-up | 成年人 | N | It's time you started acting like a responsible grown-up. (你該開始表現得像個負責任的成年人了。) |
| hobbyist | 愛好者 | N | He started as a simple stamp collecting hobbyist and now owns a valuable collection. (他一開始只是個集郵愛好者，現在擁有一個有價值的收藏。) |
| host | 主持人 | N | The talk show host introduced the musical guest with great enthusiasm. (這位脫口秀主持人熱情洋溢地介紹了音樂嘉賓。) |
| hostage | 人質 | N | The police negotiated with the bank robbers for the release of the hostages. (警方與銀行搶匪談判，要求釋放人質。) |
| immigrant | 移民 | N | She is a first-generation immigrant who moved here for better opportunities. (她是為了更好的機會而搬到這裡的第一代移民。) |
| incels | 非自願獨身者 | N | The phenomenon of incels is a complex social issue studied by sociologists. (非自願獨身者的現象是社會學家研究的一個複雜社會議題。) |
| inmates | 囚犯 / 犯人 | N | The prison warden is responsible for the safety of all inmates. (監獄長負責所有囚犯的安全。) |
| introvert | 內向的人 | N | The introvert preferred a quiet evening reading to a large party. (這位內向的人喜歡安靜的夜晚閱讀，勝過大型派對。) |
| job hopper | 跳槽者 | N | Companies are often wary of serial job hoppers on resumes. (公司通常對履歷上的連續跳槽者持謹慎態度。) |
| legislator | 立法委員 / 立法者 | N | The senior legislator proposed a major amendment to the education bill. (資深立法者對教育法案提出了一項重大修正案。) |
| median voter | 中間選民 | N | Political campaigns often target the concerns of the median voter. (政治競選活動通常針對中間選民的關注點。) |
| moron | 白痴 (口語中指笨蛋) | N | Stop driving like a moron; you almost hit that car! (別像個笨蛋一樣開車了；你差點撞到那輛車！) |
| nephew | 侄子/外甥 | N | My nephew just graduated from college and is starting his first job. (我的侄子/外甥剛大學畢業，開始了他的第一份工作。) |
| niece | 侄女/外甥女 | N | I bought a small toy for my young niece on her birthday. (在我年輕的侄女/外甥女生日時，我給她買了一個小玩具。) |
| novice | 新手 | N | The program is designed to guide computer novices through the basic functions. (這個程式旨在引導電腦新手使用基本功能。) |
| patron | 贊助人 | N | She is a generous patron of the arts and local charities. (她是一位慷慨的藝術贊助人和本地慈善機構的贊助者。) |
| perfectionist | 完美主義者 | N | Being a perfectionist can sometimes slow down the completion of a project. (完美主義者有時會減慢專案的完成速度。) |
| pirate | 海盜 | N | The movie tells the story of a notorious Caribbean pirate. (這部電影講述了一位臭名昭著的加勒比海盜的故事。) |
| proctor | 監考員 | N | The exam proctor carefully checked everyone's ID before distributing the test. (考試監考員在分發試卷前仔細檢查了每個人的身分證件。) |
| prophet | 先知 | N | Many religious texts describe the teachings of a great prophet. (許多宗教文獻描述了一位偉大先知的教導。) |
| Prosecutor | 檢察官 | N | The chief prosecutor presented the compelling evidence to the jury. (首席檢察官向陪審團提供了確鑿的證據。) |
| purveyors | 供應商 | N | They are the leading purveyors of fresh seafood in the city. (他們是這座城市新鮮海鮮的主要供應商。) |
| ranger | 護林員 | N | A park ranger gave us helpful advice on the hiking trails. (公園護林員為我們提供了有關遠足路線的實用建議。) |
| regular employee | 正式員工 | N | After the probation period, he was promoted to a regular employee. (試用期過後，他被晉升為正式員工。) |
| scouts | 偵察兵 | N | The advance scouts reported that the enemy camp was empty. (前鋒偵察兵報告說敵方營地是空的。) |
| shinobi | 忍者 | N | The shinobi of feudal Japan were known for their stealth and espionage. (封建日本的忍者以他們的隱秘和間諜活動而聞名。) |
| siblings | 兄弟姐妹 | N | The three siblings inherited their grandfather's estate equally. (這三位兄弟姐妹平均繼承了他們祖父的遺產。) |
| Sissy | 娘娘腔 (通常指男性的負面詞彙) | N | The coach shouldn't call players a sissy just because they avoid a tackle. (教練不應該只因為球員避開了擒抱就叫他們娘娘腔。) |
| social climber | 社交攀登者 | N | She was criticized for being a social climber, only befriending wealthy people. (她被批評為社交攀登者，只和有錢人交朋友。) |
| spoiler | 劇透/攪局者 | N | Please don't be a spoiler and reveal the ending of the movie! (請不要當劇透者，透露電影的結局！) |
| spouse | 配偶 | N | All employees and their spouses are invited to the company dinner. (所有員工及其配偶都被邀請參加公司晚宴。) |
| subordinate | 下屬 / 下級 | N | She delegated the task to her most trusted subordinate. (她把任務分配給了她最信任的下屬。) |
| surrogate mother | 代孕媽媽 | N | They hired a surrogate mother to carry the pregnancy for them. (他們僱用了一位代孕媽媽來為他們懷孕。) |
| talent | 天賦 / 人才 | N | The company is actively looking to hire new tech talent. (公司正在積極尋找新科技人才。) |
| tenant | 租戶 | N | The tenant is responsible for paying the monthly rent on time. (租戶有責任按時支付月租金。) |
| Traitor / betrayer | 叛徒 / 背叛者 | N | He was labelled a political traitor after switching parties. (他在轉換政黨後被貼上了政治叛徒的標籤。) |
| travelers | 旅行者 | N | Seasoned international travelers know how to pack light. (經驗豐富的國際旅行者知道如何輕裝旅行。) |
| veterans | 退伍軍人 | N | The organization provides support services for homeless veterans. (該組織為無家可歸的退伍軍人提供支持服務。) |
| youngster | 青少年 | N | The summer camp is designed for youngsters aged 10 to 14. (這個夏令營是為 10 到 14 歲的青少年設計的。) |
| aquarium | 水族館 | N | We spent the afternoon watching the sharks at the local aquarium. (我們在當地水族館看鯊魚度過了一個下午。) |
| balcony | 陽台 | N | The apartment has a small balcony overlooking the park. (這間公寓有一個俯瞰公園的小陽台。) |
| bandcamp | 樂隊夏令營 (此處應指線上音樂平台 Bandcamp) | N | The musician released their new album exclusively on Bandcamp. (這位音樂家只在 Bandcamp 上獨家發行了他們的新專輯。) |
| booth | 攤位/包廂 | N | We sat in a quiet corner booth at the restaurant. (我們坐在餐廳裡一個安靜的角落包廂。) |
| capital | 首都 | N | Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and its economic hub. (台北是台灣的首都及其經濟中心。) |
| chasm | 鴻溝 | N | The debate highlighted the growing political chasm between the two parties. (這場辯論突顯了兩黨之間日益擴大的政治鴻溝。) |
| confinement center | 月子中心 | N | She booked a private room at the confinement center for postpartum recovery. (她為產後恢復在月子中心預訂了一間私人房間。) |
| countryside | 鄉下 / 農村 | N | We drove out to the peaceful countryside for a weekend getaway. (我們開車到寧靜的鄉下度過週末。) |
| court | 法庭 | N | The judge delivered the final verdict in the criminal court. (法官在刑事法庭上宣布了最終判決。) |
| cubicle | 小隔間 | N | Most of the staff work in identical office cubicles. (大多數員工在相同辦公室小隔間裡工作。) |
| dormitory | 宿舍 | N | Living in a college dormitory is a quintessential student experience. (住在大學宿舍是典型的學生體驗。) |
| doorway | 門口 | N | She stood in the doorway, watching the rain fall outside. (她站在門口，看著外面下雨。) |
| downtown | 市中心 | N | Let's meet for lunch at a new restaurant downtown. (我們在市中心的一家新餐廳吃午餐吧。) |
| hometown | 家鄉 | N | He always returns to his small hometown for the Lunar New Year. (他總是在農曆新年回到他的小家鄉。) |
| massage parlor | 按摩店 | N | After a long flight, I looked for a reputable massage parlor. (長途飛行後，我找了一家信譽良好的按摩店。) |
| neighborhood | 鄰里 | N | The community organized a cleanup event for the whole neighborhood. (社區為整個鄰里組織了一次清理活動。) |
| Nude Beach | 裸體海灘 | N | Nude Beach laws vary widely by location. (裸體海灘的法律因地點而異。) |
| outpost | 前哨 | N | The military established a small remote outpost in the desert. (軍隊在沙漠中建立了一個偏遠的小前哨。) |
| playground | 操場 / 遊樂場 | N | The children rushed to the school playground during recess. (孩子們在下課時衝向學校操場。) |
| reservoir | 水庫 | N | The city's water supply comes from this large reservoir. (城市的供水來自這個大型水庫。) |
| rural area | 農村 / 鄉村地區 | N | Broadband internet access is often limited in rural areas. (農村地區的寬頻網路存取通常有限。) |
| sauna | 三溫暖 | N | He enjoys relaxing in the sauna after a hard workout. (他喜歡在劇烈運動後到三溫暖放鬆。) |
| sidewalk | 人行道 | N | Please be careful not to ride your bike on the sidewalk. (請注意不要在人行道上騎自行車。) |
| suburb | 市郊 / 郊區 | N | They moved out of the busy city center to the quiet suburbs. (他們從繁忙的市中心搬到了安靜的郊區。) |
| Tin house | 鐵皮屋 | N | Many unauthorized structures in Taiwan are simple tin houses. (台灣許多未經許可的建築都是簡單的鐵皮屋。) |
| tropical region | 熱帶地區 | N | The climate in the tropical region is characterized by high humidity. (熱帶地區的氣候特點是高濕度。) |
| uncharted Territory | 未知領域 | N | Researching deep-sea life is still largely uncharted territory. (研究深海生物學在很大程度上仍是未知領域。) |
| universe | 宇宙 | N | Astronomers continue to explore the vastness of the observable universe. (天文學家繼續探索可觀測宇宙的浩瀚。) |
| urban area | 市區 | N | The pollution levels are generally higher in the dense urban area. (在人口密集的市區，污染程度通常較高。) |
| Vancouver | 溫哥華 | N | Vancouver is known for its beautiful mountains and coastline. (溫哥華以其美麗的山脈和海岸線而聞名。) |
| water park | 水上樂園 | N | We spent the entire day riding slides at the new water park. (我們一整天都在新水上樂園玩滑梯。) |
| English Word / Antonym | 中文解釋 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| sober (Antonym for alcoholic) | 清醒的 / 沒喝酒的 | ADJ | The driver remained completely sober throughout the evening. (駕駛者整個晚上都保持完全清醒。) |
| humble (Antonym for attention seeker) | 謙遜的 | ADJ | He is a humble and reserved person who avoids the spotlight. (他是一個謙遜且內斂的人，避免成為眾人焦點。) |
| tolerant (Antonym for bigot) | 寬容的 | ADJ | A truly democratic society must be tolerant of diverse views. (一個真正的民主社會必須寬容各種不同的觀點。) |
| fiancé(e) (Related to Bride and groom) | 未婚夫 / 未婚妻 | N | My fiancé and I are planning a destination wedding next year. (我的未婚夫和我正在計劃明年舉辦一場目的地婚禮。) |
| miser (Synonym for cheapskate) | 守財奴 | N | Scrooge is the most famous literary example of a greedy miser. (史古基是文學作品中最著名的貪婪守財奴的例子。) |
| acquaintance (Related to companion) | 熟人 | N | He is merely a casual acquaintance, not a close friend. (他僅僅是一個泛泛之交的熟人，而不是親密的朋友。) |
| subordinates (Antonym for counterparts in a hierarchy) | 下屬 / 次級官員 | N | Managers should empower their junior subordinates to make decisions. (經理應該賦予他們的初級下屬做決定的權力。) |
| offender (Synonym for criminal) | 違法者 | N | The shoplifting first-time offender received a lenient sentence. (這名初次違法的偷竊者獲得了寬大處理的判決。) |
| tyrant (Synonym for dictator) | 暴君 | N | The citizens revolted against the brutal ruling tyrant. (市民反抗殘暴的統治暴君。) |
| followers (Synonym for disciples) | 追隨者 | N | The charismatic leader amassed a large group of loyal followers. (這位富有魅力的領導人聚集了一大批忠實的追隨者。) |
| giant (Antonym for dwarf) | 巨人 | N | Legends tell of a fierce mountain giant protecting the valley. (傳說講述一位兇猛的山地巨人守護著山谷。) |
| ambivert (Related to extrovert/introvert) | 中間性格者 | N | Many people are actually ambiverts, exhibiting both traits depending on the context. (許多人其實是中間性格者，會根據情境表現出兩種特徵。) |
| opportunist (Related to gold digger) | 機會主義者 | N | He was criticized as an unprincipled opportunist in business. (他在商場上被批評為不擇手段的機會主義者。) |
| minor (Antonym for grown-up) | 未成年人 | N | By law, a person under 18 is considered a legal minor. (根據法律，未滿 18 歲的人被視為法律上的未成年人。) |
| enthusiast (Synonym for hobbyist) | 熱衷者 | N | He is a passionate cooking enthusiast who watches every food show. (他是一位熱情的烹飪熱衷者，觀看每一個美食節目。) |
| emcee (Synonym for host, usually for events) | 節目主持人 | N | The veteran emcee did an excellent job keeping the award show running smoothly. (這位資深節目主持人在維持頒獎典禮順利進行方面做得非常出色。) |
| captor (Antonym for hostage) | 劫持者 | N | The police surrounded the building where the kidnapper/captor was holding the victim. (警方包圍了綁架者/劫持者關押受害者的建築物。) |
| emigrant (Related to immigrant) | 移出者 | N | The country saw a large wave of skilled emigrants leave in the 1970s. (該國在 1970 年代看到一大波技術熟練的移出者離開。) |
| celibate (Related to incels, focuses on abstinence) | 獨身主義者 | N | She made a personal choice to live a voluntarily celibate life. (她個人選擇過自願獨身的生活。) |
| warden (Related to inmates) | 監獄長 | N | The prison warden addressed the media about the recent disturbance. (監獄長向媒體談論了最近的騷亂。) |
| recluse (Extreme introvert) | 隱士 / 隱居者 | N | The old author lived as a complete recluse in a remote cabin. (這位老作家作為一個完全的隱居者住在偏遠的小木屋裡。) |
| stayer (Antonym for job hopper) | 久任者 | N | He is a company stayer who has worked at the firm for over 20 years. (他是一個公司久任者，在這家公司工作了超過 20 年。) |
| senator (Related to legislator) | 參議員 (通常在兩院制國家) | N | The leading senator strongly opposed the proposed tax hike. (主要參議員強烈反對擬議的加稅。) |
| extremist (Antonym for median voter) | 極端分子 | N | The candidate's rhetoric was criticized for appealing to political extremists. (這位候選人的言辭因迎合政治極端分子而受到批評。) |
| genius (Antonym for moron) | 天才 | N | She was hailed as a mathematical genius at a very young age. (她在很小的時候就被譽為數學天才。) |
| aunt (Related to nephew/niece) | 姑姑/阿姨/舅媽/嬸嬸 | N | My favorite aunt always brings the best desserts to family gatherings. (我最喜歡的姑姑/阿姨總是在家庭聚會上帶來最棒的甜點。) |
| veteran (Antonym for novice) | 老手 / 退伍軍人 | N | He is a seasoned veteran in the field of investigative journalism. (他是調查新聞領域的經驗豐富的老手。) |
| benefactor (Synonym for patron) | 捐助人 / 恩人 | N | The new wing of the library was funded by an anonymous benefactor. (圖書館的新側翼是由一位匿名捐助人資助的。) |
| slacker (Antonym for perfectionist) | 懶散的人 | N | You can't be a total slacker and expect to succeed in this industry. (你不能做一個徹底懶散的人，還指望在這個行業取得成功。) |
| buccaneer (Synonym for pirate) | 海盜 / 拓荒者 (舊稱) | N | The historical accounts of the buccaneers are often romanticized. (海盜/拓荒者的歷史記載經常被浪漫化。) |
| supervisor (Related to proctor) | 監督人 | N | The site supervisor checked the progress of the construction project. (工地監督人檢查了建設專案的進度。) |
| seer (Synonym for prophet) | 先知 / 預言家 | N | The ancient texts speak of a powerful blind seer. (古代文獻提到了一個強大的盲人預言家。) |
| attorney (Related to Prosecutor) | 律師 | N | You have the right to remain silent and consult with an experienced attorney. (您有權保持沉默並諮詢經驗豐富的律師。) |
| supplier (Synonym for purveyors) | 供應商 | N | We need to find a new reliable supplier for our raw materials. (我們需要為我們的原材料找到一個新的可靠供應商。) |
| warden (Synonym for ranger in some contexts) | 管理員 / 監護人 | N | The game warden strictly enforces hunting regulations. (狩獵管理員嚴格執行狩獵規定。) |
| contract worker (Antonym for regular employee) | 約聘人員 | N | Many companies rely on short-term contract workers for specific projects. (許多公司依靠短期約聘人員來執行特定專案。) |
| reconnaissance (Related to scouts) | 偵察 | N | The unit was sent out on a deep reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines. (該部隊被派往敵後執行深度偵察任務。) |
| ninja (English alternative for shinobi) | 忍者 | N | The film features a mysterious master of martial arts and ninjas. (這部電影以一位神秘的武術和忍者大師為特色。) |
| offspring (Related to siblings) | 子女 / 後代 | N | The study tracked the health of the parents and their offspring. (該研究追蹤了父母及其子女/後代的健康狀況。) |
| macho (Antonym for Sissy) | 大男人主義的 | ADJ | His overly macho attitude often alienates his female colleagues. (他過度的大男人主義態度經常疏遠他的女性同事。) |
| sycophant (Related to social climber) | 馬屁精 | N | Everyone despised the shameless sycophant who constantly praised the boss. (每個人都鄙視那個不斷稱讚老闆的無恥馬屁精。) |
| predictor (Related to spoiler, often in statistics) | 預測因子 | N | High education level is a strong predictor of future income. (高教育程度是未來收入的一個強有力預測因子。) |
| partner (Synonym for spouse) | 伴侶 | N | They have been business partners and life partners for decades. (他們是幾十年的商業夥伴和生活伴侶。) |
| superior (Antonym for subordinate) | 上級 / 優越的 | N/ADJ | You should always seek advice from your immediate superior before taking action. (在採取行動之前，你應該總是尋求你的直屬上級的建議。) |
| womb (Related to surrogate mother) | 子宮 | N | The doctor scanned the mother's womb to check the baby's development. (醫生掃描了母親的子宮以檢查嬰兒的發育情況。) |
| aptitude (Synonym for talent) | 能力 / 天資 | N | She showed a natural aptitude for learning foreign languages. (她在學習外語方面展現出自然的天資。) |
| landlord (Antonym for tenant) | 房東 | N | The landlord is responsible for all major repairs to the property. (房東負責房產的所有主要維修。) |
| defector (Synonym for Traitor / betrayer) | 投誠者 / 叛逃者 | N | The intelligence agency debriefed the recent high-profile defector. (情報機構聽取了最近這位備受矚目叛逃者的簡報。) |
| commuters (Related to travelers) | 通勤者 | N | The rush hour traffic is mainly composed of daily city commuters. (交通尖峰時段的車流主要由每日城市通勤者組成。) |
| recruit (Antonym for veterans) | 新兵 | N | The basic training aims to turn a civilian into a military recruit. (基本訓練旨在將平民轉變為軍隊新兵。) |
| adolescent (Synonym for youngster) | 青少年 | N | Adolescents often face unique challenges in their social development. (青少年在社交發展中經常面臨獨特的挑戰。) |
| terrarium (Related to aquarium) | 陸地動物飼養箱 | N | She keeps several pet snakes in a large glass terrarium. (她在一個大型玻璃陸地動物飼養箱裡養了幾條寵物蛇。) |
| patio (Synonym for balcony, usually ground-level) | 露臺 / 庭院 | N | We enjoyed a barbecue dinner on the spacious back patio. (我們在寬敞的後露臺享用了燒烤晚餐。) |
| iTunes (Related to bandcamp) | iTunes (音樂平台) | N | Older listeners still prefer to download music from iTunes rather than stream. (年長的聽眾仍然喜歡從 iTunes 下載音樂而不是串流播放。) |
| kiosk (Related to booth) | 亭子 / 小賣部 | N | A small information kiosk is located near the main entrance. (一個小型資訊亭位於主入口附近。) |
| metropolis (Synonym for capital/downtown) | 大都市 | N | Living in a major global metropolis offers countless opportunities. (居住在一個主要的全球大都市提供了無數的機會。) |
| divide (Synonym for chasm) | 隔閡 / 分歧 | N | The widening generational divide on social media is a concern. (社交媒體上日益擴大的代溝/世代隔閡是一個令人擔憂的問題。) |
| hospice (Related to confinement center, but for end-of-life care) | 安寧療護中心 | N | She volunteered at a local hospice to help patients and their families. (她在一個地方安寧療護中心當志工，幫助病患及其家屬。) |
| suburbs (Antonym for countryside) | 郊區 | N | The family decided to move from the countryside to the closer suburbs. (這家人決定從鄉下搬到較近的郊區。) |
| jury (Related to court) | 陪審團 | N | The jury deliberated for three days before reaching a verdict. (陪審團在達成判決前審議了三天。) |
| open-plan office (Antonym for cubicle) | 開放式辦公室 | N | The company switched to an open-plan office to encourage communication. (公司改為開放式辦公室以鼓勵溝通。) |
| apartment (Related to dormitory) | 公寓 | N | She rented a small furnished apartment near the university campus. (她在大學校園附近租了一間帶家具的小公寓。) |
| threshold (Synonym for doorway) | 門檻 | N | They paused on the doorway threshold before entering the ancient temple. (他們在進入古老寺廟前，在門口門檻上停頓了一下。) |
| periphery (Antonym for downtown) | 外圍 / 周邊 | N | The warehouse is located on the city periphery, far from the center. (倉庫位於城市外圍，遠離中心。) |
| birthplace (Synonym for hometown) | 出生地 | N | His official documents list London as his legal birthplace. (他的官方文件將倫敦列為他的法定出生地。) |
| spa (Related to massage parlor) | 療養中心 / 溫泉會館 | N | They booked a weekend getaway at a luxury health spa. (他們預訂了一個豪華健康療養中心的週末假期。) |
| community (Synonym for neighborhood) | 社區 | N | The local community organized a block party for the summer. (當地社區為夏天組織了一場街區派對。) |
| public beach (Antonym for Nude Beach if it's private) | 公共海灘 | N | The local council decided to close the public beach due to high tides. (當地議會決定因潮水過高而關閉公共海灘。) |
| headquarters (Antonym for outpost) | 總部 | N | The company's global headquarters is located in New York City. (該公司的全球總部位於紐約市。) |
| amusement park (Related to playground/water park) | 遊樂園 | N | We spent the day riding roller coasters at the major amusement park. (我們一整天都在大型遊樂園玩雲霄飛車。) |
| dam (Synonym for reservoir) | 水壩 | N | The government is planning to build a new hydroelectric dam on the river. (政府計劃在河上建造一座新的水力發電水壩。) |
| metropolitan area (Related to rural area) | 大都會區 | N | Housing prices are much higher in the metropolitan area than in the countryside. (大都會區的房價比鄉下高得多。) |
| steam room (Related to sauna) | 蒸汽室 | N | Some gyms offer both a sauna and a steam room for post-workout recovery. (一些健身房提供三溫暖和蒸汽室供運動後恢復。) |
| crosswalk (Related to sidewalk) | 斑馬線 / 行人穿越道 | N | Always look both ways before stepping onto the marked crosswalk. (在踏上標記的斑馬線/行人穿越道之前，務必往兩邊看。) |
| exurbs (Outer suburbs) | 遠郊 | N | Many wealthy families are moving to the far-flung exurbs for larger homes. (許多富裕家庭正在搬到遙遠的遠郊以獲得更大的房屋。) |
| shack (Related to Tin house, generally simple structure) | 簡陋小屋 | N | They lived in a small wooden shack near the beach. (他們住在海灘附近的一間小木屋裡。) |
| temperate zone (Antonym for tropical region) | 溫帶地區 | N | The four distinct seasons are characteristic of the temperate zone. (溫帶地區的特點是四季分明。) |
| frontier (Synonym for uncharted Territory) | 邊疆 / 尚未開發的領域 | N | Space exploration represents the final human frontier. (太空探索代表著人類最終的邊疆。) |
| cosmos (Synonym for universe) | 宇宙 (更詩意或哲學的說法) | N | The study of the cosmos has fascinated philosophers for centuries. (宇宙的研究幾個世紀以來一直吸引著哲學家。) |
| suburban area (Antonym for urban area) | 郊區 | N | The new shopping mall is planned for the less-developed suburban area. (新的購物中心計劃在發展較少的郊區興建。) |
| Toronto (Another major Canadian city) | 多倫多 | N | Toronto is Canada's largest city and a major financial center. (多倫多是加拿大最大的城市和一個主要的金融中心。) |
| theme park (Synonym for water park/amusement park) | 主題樂園 | N | They opened a new section dedicated to fantasy films in the theme park. (他們在主題樂園開放了一個專門用於奇幻電影的新區域。) |
| English | 中文 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| blouse | 女式襯衫 | N | The silk blouse paired nicely with the black skirt. |
| bow tie | 領結 | N | He wore a sophisticated black bow tie to the gala. |
| costume | 服裝 | N | She dressed in a vibrant traditional costume for the festival. |
| frame | 框架 - 眼鏡 | N | I need to choose new glasses frames that suit my face shape. |
| headband | 頭巾 | N | The athlete secured his hair with a sweat-wicking sports headband. |
| lens | 鏡片 | N | The photographer cleaned the camera lens carefully before the shoot. |
| mustache | 鬍子 | N | He decided to grow a thick, well-groomed handlebar mustache. |
| necklace | 項鍊 | N | She received a beautiful diamond necklace as an anniversary gift. |
| scarf | 圍巾 | N | He wrapped a warm woolen scarf around his neck in winter. |
| sweaters | 毛衣 | N | I have a collection of cozy cashmere sweaters for the cold weather. |
| titanium | 鈦 - 材質 | N | The surgical instruments are made of lightweight titanium alloy. |
| toupee | 假髮 | N | He was conscious about his receding hairline and wore a subtle hair toupee. |
| wool | 羊毛 | N | This coat is made from 100% pure new wool. |
| basil | 羅勒 | N | We added fresh basil leaves to the homemade pasta sauce. |
| caffeine | 咖啡因 | N | I try to limit my caffeine intake in the late afternoon. |
| chili oil | 辣椒油 | N | A spoonful of fragrant chili oil adds a kick to the noodles. |
| corn | 玉米 | N | Sweet corn on the cob is a classic summer side dish. |
| dairy | 奶製品 | N | People with lactose intolerance should avoid dairy products. |
| deli meat | 熟食肉 | N | We bought some sliced deli meat and cheese for sandwiches. |
| dried fish | 魚乾 | N | In coastal areas, dried fish is a common snack or cooking ingredient. |
| litchi | 荔枝 | N | Fresh litchis are sweet and juicy, but their season is short. |
| muffin | 鬆餅 | N | I prefer whole-wheat blueberry muffins for breakfast. |
| normal saline | 生理食鹽水 | N | Nurses use normal saline solution for intravenous fluid replacement. |
| placebo | 安慰劑 | N | The control group in the trial was given a sugar placebo. |
| serum | 血清 | N | The doctor ordered a blood test to check her serum cholesterol levels. |
| sweet potato | 甘藷 / 紅薯 | N | Roasted sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to regular fries. |
| topping | 配料 | N | The pizza came with generous cheese toppings. |
| viand | 食物 / 菜肴 | N | The table was laden with a variety of delicious festive viands. |
| aluminum | 鋁 | N | Soda cans are typically made from recyclable aluminum metal. |
| ammonia | 氨 | N | Ammonia solution is often used as a common household cleaner. |
| binoculars | 雙筒望遠鏡 | N | We used the powerful binoculars to watch the birds in the distance. |
| blueprint | 藍圖 | N | The architect reviewed the detailed building blueprint before starting construction. |
| borax | 硼砂 | N | Borax powder can be used as a natural laundry booster. |
| boric acid | 硼酸 | N | Boric acid solution is sometimes used as a mild antiseptic. |
| cage nut | 鎖緊螺母 | N | A cage nut is used to provide a threaded hole in thin materials. |
| canister | 罐 | N | The flour is stored in a large metal canister to keep it fresh. |
| chalk | 粉筆 | N | The teacher wrote the math problem on the blackboard with white chalk. |
| chlorine | 氯 | N | Chlorine gas is added to pool water to keep it sanitary. |
| electric fan | 電扇 | N | We bought an oscillating electric fan to circulate the air in the room. |
| element | 元素 | N | Oxygen is a key chemical element essential for human life. |
| fascia piece | 筋膜片 - 特定零件 | N | The technician replaced the damaged car fascia piece near the headlight. |
| fertilizer | 肥料 | N | Farmers apply organic fertilizer to enrich the soil for better crop yields. |
| fixture | 夾具 | N | The manufacturer uses a specialized clamping fixture for precision assembly. |
| gadget | 小工具 | N | He loves buying the latest electronic gadgets, like smartwatches. |
| Gene | 基因 | N | Scientists are studying a specific disease gene to find a cure. |
| hardwire | 硬連線 | V | The system needs to be hardwired into the main electrical panel. |
| hemoglobin | 血紅蛋白 | N | Low hemoglobin levels can be an indicator of anemia. |
| homing beacon | 尋的信標 | N | The ship activated its emergency homing beacon after the incident. |
| hypochlorous acid | 次氯酸 | N | Hypochlorous acid is used as a gentle, yet effective disinfectant. |
| ingredient | 成分 | N | Please read the label to check all the product ingredients. |
| iron sheet | 鐵皮 | N | They used a corrugated iron sheet to repair the shed roof. |
| lipid | 脂質 | N | The cell membrane is primarily composed of a lipid bilayer. |
| Magnet | 磁鐵 | N | A strong neodymium magnet can lift many times its own weight. |
| medication | 藥物 | N | She takes her prescribed blood pressure medication every morning. |
| oxygen | 氧 | N | Deep-sea divers carry tanks of compressed breathing oxygen. |
| patent | 專利 | N | The company filed for a utility patent to protect its new invention. |
| pencil lead | 鉛筆芯 | N | I need to buy extra HB pencil lead for my mechanical pencil. |
| pesticide | 農藥 | N | Farmers are moving towards using less toxic natural pesticides. |
| potentiometer | 電位器 | N | A rotary potentiometer is used to control the volume on the radio. |
| Proviron iodine | Proviron 碘 - 藥物 | N | (Note: This is a specific or potential miscombination. Consult a specialist for exact usage.) |
| pull tab | 易拉環 | N | Don't forget to recycle the aluminum pull tabs from the cans. |
| scales | 秤 | N | She stepped onto the bathroom scales to check her weight. |
| sodium percarbonate | 過碳酸鈉 | N | Sodium percarbonate is a common component in oxygen-based bleaches. |
| solder | 焊接 / 焊料 | V/N | We need to solder the wires to the circuit board. (V) / Use lead-free solder for electronics. (N) |
| soldier | 士兵 | N | The infantry soldier was highly trained in combat survival. |
| spool of wire | 一卷電線 | N | I bought a spool of copper wire for the electrical repairs. |
| sticker | 貼紙 | N | The product has a "Made in Taiwan" country sticker on the back. |
| thermostat | 恆溫器 | N | The digital thermostat keeps the room temperature constant. |
| warhead | 彈頭 | N | The military confirmed the missile carried a conventional explosive warhead. |
| whetstone | 磨刀石 / 磨石 | N | He used a fine-grit whetstone to sharpen his kitchen knife. |
| artwork | 藝術品 | N | The museum is showcasing some incredible modern artwork. |
| ink refill | 補充筆芯 | N | I ran out of ink and need to purchase an ink refill cartridge. |
| blanket | 毯子 | N | The baby was wrapped snugly in a soft receiving blanket. |
| carpet | 地毯 | N | They installed a new plush wool carpet in the living room. |
| casino chips | 賭場的籌碼 | N | The high-roller stacked a pile of red casino chips on the table. |
| Commemorative coin | 紀念幣 | N | The bank issued a special commemorative coin to mark the anniversary. |
| conforter | 安慰者 / 棉被 | N | (More commonly comforter for 棉被) We purchased a thick down comforter for the winter. |
| curtain | 窗簾 | N | She drew the heavy velvet curtains to block out the morning light. |
| diary | 日記 | N | She writes down her thoughts and experiences in a personal daily diary. |
| Faucet | 龍頭 | N | The plumber fixed the leaky kitchen faucet. |
| folding umbrella | 折疊傘 | N | I always keep a small folding umbrella in my backpack just in case. |
| French windows | 落地窗 | N | The living room has beautiful French windows overlooking the garden. |
| medicated soap | 藥皂 | N | He uses medicated soap to treat his mild skin irritation. |
| pen refill | 筆芯 | N | I need a blue ballpoint pen refill for this specific model. |
| quilt | 被子 | N | My grandmother made a lovely handmade patchwork cotton quilt. |
| rag | 抹布 | N | Grab a clean dish rag and wipe the counter clean. |
| receipt | 收據 | N | Always keep the purchase receipt in case you need to return the item. |
| shelf | 架子 | N | We installed a new floating shelf to display books and trinkets. |
| slide | 滑梯 | N | The children were excited to play on the new playground slide. |
| stool | 凳子 | N | He sat on a tall wooden bar stool at the kitchen counter. |
| water dispenser | 飲水機 | N | The office has a hot and cold bottled water dispenser. |
| aquatic plants | 水生植物 | N | The pond is home to various beautiful aquatic plants. |
| asterisk | 星號 | N | The instruction page has an asterisk next to the important notes. |
| birthmark | 胎記 | N | She has a small, distinct port-wine birthmark on her arm. |
| bracket | 括號 / 支架 | N | Please put the optional information in square brackets. |
| centipede | 蜈蚣 | N | Be careful of the large, venomous tropical centipede. |
| diameter | 直徑 | N | The technician measured the pipe diameter with a caliper. |
| flea | 跳蚤 | N | The dog was scratching a lot because it had a bad flea infestation. |
| foam | 泡沫 | N | Shake the can well to get a thick layer of shaving cream foam. |
| foreskin | 包皮 | N | Foreskin is the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. |
| mosquito | 蚊子 | N | We need a net to protect us from the biting tropical mosquitoes. |
| Pigeon / dove | 鴿子 | N | A white dove is often used as a symbol of peace. |
| pimple / acne | 疙瘩 / 粉刺 / 痤瘡 | N | Teenage skin is often prone to severe acne outbreaks. |
| termite | 白蟻 | N | We called the exterminator to deal with the subterranean termites. |
| thickness | 厚度 | N | The glass thickness must be at least $10$mm for safety. |
| thyroid | 甲狀腺 | N | The doctor ordered a blood test to check her thyroid function. |
| Uterus | 子宮 | N | The baby develops inside the mother's uterus during pregnancy. |
| wound | 傷口 | N | The nurse cleaned and dressed the deep laceration wound. |
| absorb | 吸收 | V | Plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots. |
| accommodate | 容納 / 適應 | V | The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests at a time. |
| accredit | 認可 | V | The university is fully accredited by the national board. |
| acquire | 獲得 | V | The company is looking to acquire a smaller startup. |
| adapt | 適應 | V | It took him a while to adapt to the new working environment. |
| adorn | 裝飾 | V | The walls were adorned with paintings and historical photographs. |
| alienate | 離間 / 疏遠 | V | His aggressive attitude threatens to alienate his colleagues. |
| alleviate | 減輕 | V | Taking painkillers can help alleviate the symptoms of a headache. |
| annul | 廢除 | V | The court decided to annul the contract due to fraud. |
| annoy | 惹惱 | V | The constant tapping noise began to annoy everyone in the room. |
| Assume | 認為 / 假設 | V | I assume you've finished the report by now. |
| attract | 吸引 | V | The new marketing campaign aims to attract younger customers. |
| average | 平均 - 作動詞 | V | You should average the scores from all three tests. |
| ban | 禁止 | V | The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks. |
| Barter | 物物交換 | V | Early traders used to barter goods instead of using currency. |
| bastardize | 使...不正宗 / 私生子化 | V | The director was accused of bastardizing the original story with too many changes. |
| blame | 責備 | V | Don't try to blame others for your own mistakes. |
| bleach | 漂白 | V | We need to bleach the white laundry to remove the stains. |
| bloat | 臃腫 / 使膨脹 | V | Eating too much salty food can make you feel bloated. |
| boast | 吹噓 | V | She likes to boast about her expensive new car. |
| brag | 吹牛 | V | Stop bragging about your achievements and just get back to work. |
| breach | 違反 | V | The company was sued for breaching the terms of the agreement. |
| bust | 摔碎 / 破產 | V | The police were ready to bust the illegal gambling ring. |
| caricaturing | 漫畫化 | V | The artist made a living by caricaturing tourists' faces. |
| caroling | 頌歌 | V | A group of children went caroling door-to-door during the holidays. |
| check | 控制 / 檢查 | V | You must check the engine oil level regularly. |
| circumnavigate | 環球航行 | V | Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe. |
| circumcise | 割禮 | V | The religious tradition requires that all male infants be circumcised. |
| clear | 清除 | V | Please clear your desk before the inspector arrives. |
| compensate | 補償 | V | The airline offered to compensate passengers for the long delay. |
| conform | 符合 / 遵從 | V | All new products must conform to strict safety standards. |
| confront | 面對 | V | It's time to confront the issue head-on instead of avoiding it. |
| consult | 諮詢 | V | You should consult a doctor if the symptoms persist. |
| convey | 傳達 | V | I struggled to convey my feelings in a foreign language. |
| court | 求愛 | V | In the spring, male birds often court females with elaborate displays. |
| cringe | 畏縮 | V | I always cringe when I watch my old audition tapes. |
| defame | 誹謗 | V | The politician threatened to sue the newspaper for defaming his character. |
| deem | 認為 | V | The committee did not deem the proposal to be practical. |
| despawn | 消失 - 遊戲術語 | V | The enemies will automatically despawn if you leave the area. |
| dictate | 命令 / 口述 | V | The manager tried to dictate exactly how the work should be done. |
| dilution | 稀釋 | N | The pharmacist prepared the medication by proper drug dilution. |
| discriminate | 辨析 / 歧視 | V | We must learn to discriminate between fact and opinion. |
| disguise | 偽裝 | V | He tried to disguise his voice on the phone so she wouldn't recognize him. |
| dislocate | 脫臼 / 使混亂 | V | He accidentally dislocated his shoulder playing rugby. |
| disturb | 打擾 | V | Please don't disturb me when I am working on this report. |
| dive into | 投身於 | V | He decided to dive into the world of software development. |
| doze | 瞌睡 | V | My grandfather likes to doze in his armchair after lunch. |
| drain | 排幹 / 耗盡 | V | We need to drain the water out of the bathtub completely. |
| dress up | 打扮 | V | She decided to dress up in a formal gown for the wedding reception. |
| drizzle | 下毛毛雨 | V | It started to drizzle just as we were leaving the park. |
| elaborate | 精心製作 / 闡述 | V | Could you please elaborate on your reasons for leaving the company? |
| endorse | 背書 / 贊同 | V | A celebrity was paid to publicly endorse the new brand of coffee. |
| engage | 參與 / 從事 | V | I will engage in some volunteer work during my time off. |
| enroll | 註冊 | V | She decided to enroll in a part-time master's program. |
| entice | 誘惑 | V | The store uses appealing window displays to entice customers inside. |
| evaluate | 評價 | V | The manager will evaluate the performance of all employees next month. |
| evade | 迴避 | V | The politician skillfully evaded the direct question from the reporter. |
| execute | 執行 | V | The team was able to execute the plan flawlessly. |
| excrete | 排泄 | V | The kidneys help the body excrete waste products. |
| exile | 流亡 | V | The former president was exiled from his country after the coup. |
| experiment | 實驗 | V | Scientists will experiment with different methods to find the best solution. |
| fade | 褪色 | V | The intense sunlight caused the color of the curtains to fade quickly. |
| favor | 青睞 / 偏愛 | V | The boss seems to favor the younger members of the team. |
| file a leave | 請假 | V | You must file a leave request at least two days in advance. |
| fluctuate | 波動 | V | The stock market prices tend to fluctuate wildly on a daily basis. |
| fold | 折疊 | V | Please fold the clean laundry neatly and put it away. |
| forfeit | 沒收 | V | If you miss the deadline, you will have to forfeit your deposit. |
| fumble | 摸索 | V | He nervously fumbled for the keys in his pocket. |
| furlough | 休假 | V | Due to the budget cuts, many employees were furloughed without pay. |
| get moldy/mouldy | 發霉 | V | The bread will get moldy if you leave it out in the humidity. |
| go abroad | 出國 | V | She is planning to go abroad for her study exchange program. |
| go bankrupt | 破產 | V | The small business was forced to go bankrupt after the pandemic. |
| go viral | 病毒式傳播 | V | The funny cat video managed to go viral overnight. |
| hardwire | 硬連線 | V | The electrician will hardwire the smoke detector directly to the power source. |
| hiccup | 打嗝 | V | He couldn't stop hiccupping for almost five minutes straight. |
| hinder | 阻礙 | V | Lack of funding will significantly hinder the progress of the research. |
| host | 主持 | V | She was invited to host the prestigious international conference. |
| hustle | 喧囂 / 忙碌 | V | He has to hustle every day to make enough money to pay the bills. |
| ignite | 點燃 | V | A single spark was enough to ignite the dry paper. |
| improvise | 即興創作 | V | When his speech notes were lost, he had to completely improvise. |
| inherit | 繼承 | V | He will inherit a large fortune when his grandmother passes away. |
| infuriate | 激怒 | V | The constant delays in the project began to infuriate the clients. |
| inquire | 詢問 | V | I need to inquire about the status of my visa application. |
| inspire | 鼓舞 / 賦予靈感 | V | His rags-to-riches story continues to inspire millions of young people. |
| irritate | 刺激 / 惹惱 | V | The constant noise from the construction site started to irritate my ears. |
| laugh at | 嘲笑 | V | It's unkind to laugh at someone who is struggling with a new task. |
| legislate | 立法 | V | The government plans to legislate stricter environmental protection laws. |
| lunge | 弓箭步 / 猛衝 | V | The fencer had to lunge forward to score the winning point. |
| lure | 引誘 | V | The promise of a high salary was enough to lure him away from his old job. |
| malign | 誹謗 | V | The competitors tried to malign the company's reputation with false rumors. |
| march | 行進 | V | The protesters plan to march peacefully to the city hall. |
| matchmake | 匹配 / 做媒 | V | His friends are trying to matchmake him with a woman they know. |
| mechanize | 機械化 | V | The farm successfully mechanized most of its harvesting processes. |
| median | 取中位數 | V | You must median the data set before calculating the deviation. |
| medicate | 用藥治療 | V | The doctor decided to medicate the patient for severe anxiety. |
| menstruate | 月經來潮 | V | Most women typically menstruate for a few days each month. |
| mimic | 模仿 | V | Parrots are able to mimic human speech with surprising accuracy. |
| mingle | 交融 / 混合 | V | Guests were encouraged to mingle and network during the reception. |
| misconstrue | 誤解 | V | Don't misconstrue my silence as a lack of interest; I'm just listening carefully. |
| misinterpret | 曲解 | V | He misinterpreted the subtle change in her tone as anger. |
| mislead | 誤導 | V | The advertisement was criticized for being intentionally misleading. |
| mispronounce | 發音錯誤 | V | I often mispronounce foreign names, so I apologize in advance. |
| mitigate | 緩解 | V | The government introduced measures to mitigate the effects of the drought. |
| modify | 修改 | V | The architect had to modify the original design based on the client's feedback. |
| navigate | 導航 / 應對 | V | The captain was able to safely navigate the ship through the storm. |
| obsess | 迷戀 / 困擾 | V | He tends to obsess over every small detail of his work. |
| offend | 冒犯 | V | His insensitive remark was sure to offend someone in the audience. |
| oppose | 反對 | V | Most citizens oppose the construction of the new power plant. |
| overestimate | 高估 | V | We significantly overestimated the number of people who would attend the event. |
| palpitate | 心悸 / 悸動 | V | After running up the stairs, his heart began to palpitate rapidly. |
| patronize | 贊助 / 光顧 | V | Please patronize our local bookstores instead of large chains. |
| penetrate | 穿透 | V | The heavy rainfall managed to penetrate the old roof. |
| perceive | 感知 / 察覺 | V | We perceive the world around us through our five senses. |
| perspire | 出汗 | V | Athletes tend to perspire heavily during intense training sessions. |
| photosynthesis | 光合作用 | N | Plant photosynthesis is the process that produces oxygen. |
| pinch | 捏 | V | She had to pinch herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming. |
| ponder | 思考 | V | He took a moment to seriously ponder the difficult question. |
| portray | 描繪 | V | The film attempts to accurately portray life in the 1950s. |
| possess | 擁有 | V | He is said to possess exceptional leadership skills. |
| predict | 預測 | V | Economists predict that the inflation rate will slow down next year. |
| prevail | 佔上風 / 盛行 | V | Justice will ultimately prevail over evil. |
| prioritize | 優先考慮 | V | You must learn to prioritize your most important tasks first. |
| procure | 採購 | V | The company needs to procure new raw materials for production. |
| prosper | 繁榮 | V | We hope that the new business will quickly prosper in the market. |
| prove | 證明 | V | The evidence was enough to prove his innocence beyond a doubt. |
| purge | 清除 | V | The new leader decided to purge the organization of corrupt officials. |
| pursue | 追求 | V | She plans to pursue a career in investigative journalism. |
| purchase | 購買 | V | Customers can purchase goods directly from our website. |
| quantify | 量化 | V | We need to quantify the extent of the damage before making repairs. |
| radicalize | 激進化 | V | Exposure to extreme views can quickly radicalize young people. |
| rampage | 橫衝直撞 / 狂暴 | V | A herd of elephants suddenly went on a destructive rampage through the village. |
| recall | 罷免 / 回憶 | V | The company issued a safety recall on all affected car models. |
| reimburse | 報銷 / 補償 | V | The company agreed to fully reimburse me for my travel expenses. |
| rejuvenate | 恢復活力 | V | A short vacation can truly rejuvenate both the mind and body. |
| rely | 依賴 | V | We must rely on accurate data for making critical decisions. |
| reminisce | 回憶 | V | They spent the evening reminiscing about their college days. |
| restrict | 限制 | V | The new rules will severely restrict access to classified information. |
| retain | 保留 | V | It is hard to retain information if you don't use it regularly. |
| review | 審查 / 複習 | V | The committee will thoroughly review all applications next week. |
| roll up | 捲起 | V | Please roll up the sleeves of your shirt before starting work. |
| rule | 統治 / 裁決 | V | The King was set to rule the kingdom for over four decades. |
| run | 運行 | V | Please make sure the software is running smoothly on your computer. |
| scam | 騙局 / 詐騙 | V | Be cautious of emails trying to scam you into revealing your personal details. |
| scavenge | 拾荒 | V | The homeless man would often scavenge for food in the trash bins. |
| scream | 尖叫 | V | She let out a loud scream of terror when she saw the mouse. |
| sculpt | 塑造 / 雕刻 | V | The artist used clay to sculpt a bust of the famous writer. |
| seduce | 誘惑 | V | The advertisement tried to seduce consumers with images of luxury. |
| shoulder | 承擔 - 作動詞 | V | She had to shoulder the responsibility for the entire project's failure. |
| show off | 炫耀 | V | He likes to show off his expensive new electronic devices. |
| skyrocket | 飆升 | V | The cost of fuel is expected to skyrocket next month. |
| specialize | 專攻 | V | The law firm specializes in corporate mergers and acquisitions. |
| stagger | 交錯 / 蹣跚 | V | The tired hiker began to stagger along the mountain path. |
| stagnate | 停滯 | V | Economic growth is likely to stagnate unless new policies are introduced. |
| startle | 驚嚇 | V | The sudden loud noise caused me to jump and startle everyone. |
| stomp out | 跺腳 / 根除 | V | The government promised to stomp out corruption in all departments. |
| stride | 大步走 | V | She watched him confidently stride across the stage to accept the award. |
| strive | 努力 | V | We must strive for excellence in everything we do. |
| substitute | 代替 | V | A vegetarian chef might substitute tofu for meat in the recipe. |
| sustain | 維持 | V | The bridge structure is designed to sustain heavy vehicle traffic. |
| sympathize | 同情 | V | I truly sympathize with anyone going through such a difficult time. |
| symbolize | 象徵 | V | The white dove is often used to symbolize peace and innocence. |
| taint | 污染 / 玷污 | V | The scandal threatens to taint the reputation of the entire organization. |
| tap | 輕拍 / 利用 | V | We must learn to tap into our inner creativity to solve the problem. |
| tempt | 誘惑 | V | The smell of freshly baked cookies was enough to tempt anyone. |
| thrive | 蓬勃發展 / 繁榮 | V | The company is expected to thrive under the new leadership. |
| transact | 交易 | V | Customers can transact business at the bank's ATM 24 hours a day. |
| unravel | 解開 | V | The detective tried to unravel the complex mystery surrounding the disappearance. |
| unveil | 揭開 / 揭幕 | V | The company plans to unveil its new product line at the upcoming conference. |
| unwind | 放鬆 | V | After a stressful day, I like to unwind with a good book. |
| upsell | 追加銷售 | V | The waiter attempted to upsell the most expensive bottle of wine to the couple. |
| usurp | 篡奪 | V | The prince threatened to usurp the throne from his aging father. |
| utter | 說出 | V | She did not utter a single word during the entire meeting. |
| vet | 審查 | V | All candidates for the executive position must be thoroughly vetted. |
| violate | 違反 | V | Drinking alcohol in the park would violate local city regulations. |
| vindicate | 平反 / 證明清白 | V | The DNA evidence was finally able to vindicate the wrongly convicted man. |
| vomit | 嘔吐 | V | He felt dizzy and had to vomit after eating the spoiled seafood. |
| wade | 涉水 / 陷入 | V | We had to wade through the shallow river to get to the other side. |
| warn | 警告 | V | The weather forecast began to warn of severe incoming thunderstorms. |
| whiff | 聞一聞 | V | She took a quick whiff of the flower's delicate fragrance. |
| English Word / Antonym | 中文解釋 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| tunic | 寬鬆長衫 | N | She wore a simple embroidered cotton tunic with leggings. |
| cravat | 領巾/領飾 | N | The gentleman wore a neatly folded silk cravat. |
| attire | 服裝/穿著 | N | Formal evening attire is required for the awards ceremony. |
| rimless | 無框的 | Adj | I prefer light and modern rimless glasses. |
| bandeau | 抹胸/髮帶 | N | She held back her hair with a sparkly rhinestone bandeau. |
| spectacle | (pl.)眼鏡 | N | He put on his reading spectacles to read the fine print. |
| beard | 落腮鬍 | N | He decided to shave off his long, bushy winter beard. |
| pendant | 墜飾/吊墜 | N | The silver pendant hung from a delicate chain. |
| muffler | 厚圍巾 | N | He bundled up in a thick cashmere muffler against the blizzard. |
| cardigan | 開襟羊毛衫 | N | She wore a knitted grey cardigan over her dress. |
| steel | 鋼 | N | The bridge is constructed with high-tensile structural steel. |
| wig | 整頂假髮 | N | She wore a long brown synthetic wig for the play. |
| fleece | 羊毛/絨毛 | N | This blanket is made from soft, anti-pilling polyester fleece. |
| oregano | 牛至/披薩草 | N | We sprinkled dried oregano over the pasta before serving. |
| stimulant | 興奮劑 | N | Doctors cautioned against overusing powerful legal stimulants. |
| soy sauce | 醬油 | N | Add a dash of light soy sauce for flavor and color. |
| wheat | 小麥 | N | Bread is primarily made from finely ground wheat flour. |
| lactose | 乳糖 | N | Many adults worldwide have some degree of lactose intolerance. |
| cured meat | 醃製肉品 | N | Prosciutto is a famous type of Italian cured meat. |
| preserved | 醃製的/保存的 | Adj | They sell delicious preserved fruit jams and jellies. |
| mango | 芒果 | N | The sweet tropical mango is in season during the summer. |
| scone | 英式鬆餅 | N | We had freshly baked cheese scones with butter and jam. |
| glucose | 葡萄糖 | N | The patient was given an intravenous glucose solution. |
| curative | 治療性的 | Adj | The spring water is believed to have powerful curative properties. |
| plasma | 血漿 | N | Blood donations are separated into red cells and liquid plasma. |
| yam | 薯蕷/山藥 | N | In Taiwan, yams are often used in sweet soups or desserts. |
| garnish | 裝飾/配菜 | N | A parsley sprig was used as a simple plate garnish. |
| cuisine | 菜肴/烹飪 | N | I enjoy trying out different types of ethnic cuisine. |
| copper | 銅 | N | The old roof had decorative copper gutters. |
| repellent | 驅蟲劑 | N | She applied powerful insect repellent before hiking. |
| telescope | 望遠鏡 | N | The astronomer used a large reflecting telescope to view the galaxy. |
| sketch | 草圖 | N | The architect quickly drew a rough design sketch. |
| detergent | 清潔劑 | N | Add a small amount of laundry powder detergent to the wash. |
| caustic | 腐蝕性的 | Adj | Handle the strong caustic chemicals with extreme caution. |
| wingnut | 蝶形螺母 | N | He loosened the wingnut on the tripod for easy height adjustment. |
| barrel | 桶 | N | The wine was aged in a wooden oak barrel. |
| eraser | 橡皮擦 | N | I need a soft rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks. |
| ozone | 臭氧 | N | A layer of ozone gas protects Earth from harmful UV radiation. |
| humidifier | 加濕器 | N | A room humidifier can help alleviate dry skin and sore throats. |
| molecule | 分子 | N | A water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. |
| mounting | 安裝的/安裝件 | Adj/N | He struggled to get the correct mounting bracket for the TV. |
| pesticide | 農藥 | N | We use an organic pesticide to keep our garden bug-free. |
| vice | 老虎鉗 | N | He secured the wood firmly in the bench vice. |
| innovation | 創新 | N | The company prides itself on its technological product innovation. |
| chromosome | 染色體 | N | Humans have $23$ pairs of chromosomes in most cells. |
| insulation | 隔熱/絕緣 | N | Good wall insulation helps reduce heating costs. |
| lipid | 脂質 | N | A diet high in saturated lipids can be bad for the heart. |
| nitrogen | 氮 | N | Liquid nitrogen is used to rapidly freeze biological samples. |
| trademark | 商標 | N | The company vigorously defended its registered trademark. |
| graphite | 石墨 | N | Pencils contain a core of graphite mixed with clay. |
| insecticide | 殺蟲劑 | N | He sprayed a targeted insecticide on the infested rose bushes. |
| resistor | 電阻器 | N | The circuit requires a $10$k-ohm fixed resistor. |
| capsule | 膠囊 | N | The drug is available in a convenient gel capsule form. |
| pull-ring | 拉環 | N | He lost his grip on the small can pull-ring. |
| balance | 平衡/天秤 | N | Scientists use a high-precision electronic balance to weigh samples. |
| bicarbonate | 碳酸氫鹽 | N | Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda. |
| welding | 焊接 | N | Structural steel requires specialized arc welding. |
| civilian | 平民 | N | The conflict resulted in heavy civilian casualties. |
| cable | 電纜 | N | The construction crew laid a thick fiber optic cable. |
| decal | 貼花/貼紙 | N | He added a small company logo car decal to his window. |
| thermometer | 溫度計 | N | A reliable clinical thermometer is essential for checking fever. |
| missile | 飛彈 | N | The new aircraft is equipped with advanced air-to-air missiles. |
| grindstone | 磨石 | N | He spent hours turning the heavy pedal grindstone. |
| sculpture | 雕塑 | N | The modern bronze sculpture was placed in the city square. |
| cartridge | 墨水匣 | N | The printer needs a new black ink cartridge. |
| duvet | 羽絨被 | N | We purchased a lightweight summer feather duvet. |
| rug | 小地毯 | N | She placed a small colorful throw rug by the front door. |
| poker chip | 撲克籌碼 | N | He tossed a few blue poker chips into the pot. |
| currency | 貨幣 | N | The euro is the official single currency of $20$ EU countries. |
| cushion | 墊子/靠墊 | N | She plumped the soft sofa throw cushions. |
| blinds | 百葉窗 | N | The sunlight was filtered by the adjustable venetian blinds. |
| journal | 期刊/雜誌 | N | He publishes his research in a prestigious scientific peer-reviewed journal. |
| spout | 噴口/出水口 | N | The kettle has a long, slender pour spout. |
| portable | 可攜帶的 | Adj | We brought a small portable water filter on our camping trip. |
| sliding door | 推拉門 | N | The apartment has elegant glass sliding doors leading to the patio. |
| antiseptic | 殺菌劑 | N | The nurse applied antiseptic solution to the cut. |
| fountain pen | 鋼筆 | N | She wrote the letter with an expensive gold nib fountain pen. |
| bedspread | 床罩 | N | She smoothed the embroidered floral bedspread over the mattress. |
| cloth | 布料/布 | N | Use a damp microfiber cleaning cloth on the screens. |
| invoice | 發票 | N | Please send the itemized invoice to the accounting department. |
| rack | 架子 | N | Store the wine bottles on a horizontal metal wine rack. |
| see-saw | 蹺蹺板 | N | The children loved playing on the wooden playground see-saw. |
| bench | 長凳 | N | They sat on a park wooden bench watching the passersby. |
| flask | 燒瓶/水壺 | N | He carried hot tea in a small vacuum insulated flask. |
| succulent | 多肉植物 | N | She has a windowsill full of small, hardy desert succulents. |
| hyphen | 連字符號 | N | The word "well-being" is often written with a hyphen. |
| mole | 痣 | N | He has a small, distinct facial mole near his eye. |
| girder | 大樑/主梁 | N | The bridge span is supported by heavy steel girders. |
| breadth | 寬度 | N | The painting's canvas breadth is one meter. |
| tick | 蜱蟲 | N | Hikers should check themselves for attached deer ticks after a walk. |
| bubble | 氣泡 | N | The carbonated drink was full of small effervescent bubbles. |
| genitalia | 生殖器 | N | The medical examination included an inspection of the external genitalia. |
| larvae | 幼蟲 | N | Mosquito larvae hatch in standing water and later emerge as adults. |
| fowl | 家禽 | N | Roast chicken is a traditional Christmas fowl dish. |
| rash | 皮疹 | N | She developed a bumpy red allergic rash on her arms. |
| mite | 蟎蟲 | N | House dust mites can trigger asthma and allergies. |
| depth | 深度 | N | The submarine can dive to an incredible operational depth. |
| pancreas | 胰臟 | N | The pancreas plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar. |
| oviduct | 輸卵管 | N | Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian oviduct. |
| abrasion | 擦傷/磨損 | N | She suffered a minor skin abrasion when she fell off her bike. |
| emit | 排放/發出 | V | The engine began to emit thick black smoke. |
| reject | 拒絕 | V | The committee had to reject the proposal due to lack of funds. |
| certify | 證明/認證 | V | He is officially certified by the board as a professional engineer. |
| relinquish | 放棄/交出 | V | The dictator was finally forced to relinquish power. |
| reject | 拒絕 | V | The immune system may reject the transplanted organ. |
| embellish | 裝飾/潤飾 | V | The writer chose to embellish the truth slightly in his memoir. |
| welcome | 歡迎 | V | We were warmly welcomed by the host family. |
| worsen | 惡化 | V | The doctor warned that stress could worsen his medical condition. |
| revoke | 撤銷/廢止 | V | The committee decided to revoke his membership after repeated violations. |
| please | 使高興/取悅 | V | It is impossible to please everyone with a single decision. |
| suspect | 懷疑/猜想 | V | I suspect they were lying about the real reason for the delay. |
| repel | 擊退/排斥 | V | The specially treated fabric is designed to repel water. |
| divide | 分割 | V | The teacher asked the students to divide the large number by three. |
| trade | 貿易/交易 | V | The countries agreed to trade oil for grain. |
| purify | 純化/淨化 | V | The company is required to purify the wastewater before releasing it. |
| praise | 稱讚 | V | The critics continue to praise the young director's debut film. |
| contract | 收縮 | V | The muscles began to contract painfully in the athlete's leg. |
| fulfill | 履行/完成 | V | I will do my best to fulfill all the terms of the contract. |
| admit | 承認 | V | He was forced to admit his mistake to the board of directors. |
| include | 包含 | V | The price does not include local taxes and fees. |
| discourage | 勸阻 | V | We tried to discourage him from taking the risky venture. |
| accept | 接受 | V | She decided to accept the job offer immediately. |
| concede | 承認失敗 | V | The losing candidate finally conceded the election to her opponent. |
| avoid | 避開 | V | She carefully tried to avoid making eye contact with her ex-boyfriend. |
| reveal | 揭露 | V | The evidence did not reveal any new information. |
| heal | 治癒/復原 | V | The doctor assured him that the broken bone would eventually heal. |
| accept | 接受 | V | I will accept the invitation to the farewell party. |
| release | 釋放 | V | The company plans to release a new software update next month. |
| conceal | 隱藏 | V | He tried to conceal the fact that he was nervous. |
| reduce | 減少 | V | The manager asked us to reduce our overall paper usage. |
| insert | 插入 | V | Please insert your card into the slot below. |
| distract | 分散注意力 | V | Loud noises tend to distract me when I am trying to focus. |
| surface | 浮出水面 | V | The whale waited a moment before it began to slowly surface. |
| tidy | 整理 | V | Please tidy up your room before your friends come over. |
| pour | 倒水/傾注 | V | Could you please pour me a glass of iced tea? |
| downplay | 輕描淡寫 | V | The politician tried to downplay the seriousness of the economic situation. |
| hire | 雇用 | V | The company is planning to hire ten new interns this year. |
| exit | 離開 | V | Please exit the building through the nearest fire escape. |
| recruit | 招募 | V | The army is looking to recruit highly skilled cyber experts. |
| deter | 威懾/阻止 | V | Higher penalties are intended to deter people from speeding. |
| minimize | 最小化 | V | We need to minimize the potential risk of system failure. |
| confess | 坦承 | V | He finally confessed to the police that he had stolen the money. |
| withdraw | 退出/撤回 | V | The firm decided to withdraw from the competitive foreign market. |
| steady | 穩定 | V | The central bank attempts to steady the fluctuating interest rates. |
| unroll | 攤開 | V | He carefully began to unroll the large map on the table. |
| retrieve | 取回 | V | The rescue team managed to safely retrieve the lost hiker. |
| lay off | 解僱 | V | The company had to lay off a significant number of employees. |
| contract | 感染 | V | Be careful not to contract any infectious diseases abroad. |
| impede | 阻礙 | V | Muddy roads will severely impede the speed of the rescue vehicles. |
| quell | 平息 | V | The police quickly moved in to quell the violent demonstration. |
| extinguish | 熄滅 | V | Firefighters rushed to extinguish the raging forest fire. |
| create | 創造 | V | She likes to create abstract paintings in her free time. |
| disown | 否認/斷絕關係 | V | The wealthy man threatened to disown his son after the argument. |
| miss | 錯過 | V | She was upset that she had to miss the important client meeting. |
| soothe | 撫慰 | V | The warm milk helped to soothe the crying baby to sleep. |
| encourage | 鼓勵 | V | The teacher tried to encourage his students to study harder. |
| query | 質疑/詢問 | V | The opposition party chose to query the government's recent decision. |
| deflate | 使洩氣/使縮小 | V | The negative news caused the company's stock price to deflate. |
| mollify | 撫慰/平息 | V | His apology was enough to mollify her initial anger. |
| ignore | 忽視 | V | Please don't ignore the warning signs on the side of the road. |
| prohibit | 禁止 | V | The new law will prohibit the sale of certain firearms. |
| stride | 大步走 | V | He was forced to stride quickly to keep up with his coach. |
| hinder | 阻礙 | V | The strong wind began to hinder the progress of the sailboats. |
| negotiate | 談判 | V | They decided to negotiate a new contract with better terms. |
| calculate | 計算 | V | Please calculate the total cost, including tax. |
| anesthetize | 麻醉 | V | The dentist had to fully anesthetize the area before the extraction. |
| abstain | 戒絕 | V | I decided to abstain from eating meat for one month. |
| imitate | 模仿 | V | Children often try to imitate the behavior of their parents. |
| disperse | 分散 | V | The rain began to disperse the crowd of protestors. |
| confirm | 確認 | V | We must confirm the hotel reservation before we leave. |
| understand | 理解 | V | I'm sorry, I seem to have misunderstood your intentions completely. |
| guide | 引導 | V | Good leaders aim to guide their team, not mislead them. |
| increase | 增加 | V | We plan to increase the number of staff next quarter. |
| soothe | 緩解/安慰 | V | The herbal tea will help to soothe your troubled stomach. |
| amend | 修訂/修改 | V | Congress voted to amend the proposed bill slightly. |
| lose | 失去 | V | Losing focus can cause you to lose your way when navigating a difficult path. |
| cherish | 珍惜 | V | He promised to always cherish the memories of their trip. |
| dismiss | 駁回/解散 | V | The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence. |
| belittle | 貶低 | V | Stop trying to belittle your colleague's efforts. |
| overestimate | 高估 | V | Be careful not to overestimate your opponent's weaknesses. |
| calm | 平靜 | V | The doctor gave him medicine to calm his racing heart. |
| discourage | 勸阻 | V | The negative reviews will discourage people from visiting the new restaurant. |
| escape | 逃避 | V | The criminal tried to escape the long arm of the law. |
| ignore | 忽視 | V | Don't ignore the advice from those who have more experience. |
| undervalue | 低估 | V | Critics often tend to undervalue the importance of this artist. |
| decelerate | 減速 | V | The pilot began to slowly decelerate the plane as it approached the runway. |
| decompose | 分解 | V | Dead leaves will slowly decompose and enrich the soil. |
| doubt | 懷疑 | V | The jury began to doubt the credibility of the main witness. |
| neglect | 忽略 | V | The company was accused of neglecting its duty to protect the environment. |
| reduce | 減少 | V | The new method will significantly reduce the need for manual checks. |
| preserve | 保存 | V | The museum works hard to preserve ancient artifacts. |
| review | 審查 | V | Before the launch, the team must thoroughly review all safety procedures. |
| sell | 販賣 | V | They decided to sell their old car and buy a new one. |
| quantify | 量化 | V | We struggled to quantify the long-term impact of the policy. |
| pacify | 安撫 | V | The president's speech was an attempt to pacify the nation's rising fears. |
| destroy | 摧毀 | V | The heavy storm threatened to destroy the makeshift shelter. |
| prevent | 阻止 | V | They installed a fence to prevent unauthorized access to the area. |
| sell | 販賣 | V | She will try to sell her old books online to make some extra cash. |
| miss | 錯過 | V | They decided to miss the last train and stay for the concert encore. |
| diminish | 減少/降低 | V | The medicine is designed to diminish the pain gradually. |
| strengthen | 加強 | V | The community decided to strengthen the bonds between all the neighbors. |
| recall | 召回/回憶 | V | The taste instantly made her recall her childhood days. |
| compensate | 補償 | V | The insurance will compensate for the full cost of the repairs. |
| exhaust | 耗盡 | V | Long working hours can exhaust a person both mentally and physically. |
| distrust | 不信任 | V | I learned to distrust anyone who promises quick and easy money. |
| forget | 忘記 | V | I often try to forget my painful memories from the past. |
| enlarge | 擴大 | V | They plan to enlarge the venue to accommodate more guests. |
| release | 釋放 | V | The contract states that the company cannot release the funds yet. |
| check | 檢查 | V | You must check all documents carefully before signing them. |
| command | 命令 | V | The manager had to command the employees to return to work immediately. |
| crawl | 爬行 | V | The baby began to slowly crawl across the floor. |
| whisper | 低語 | V | She decided to whisper the secret into her friend's ear. |
| mold | 模塑 | V | The artist began to mold the soft clay into a perfect sphere. |
| attract | 吸引 | V | The bright lights and music will attract many people to the fair. |
| evade | 逃避 | V | The politician attempted to evade answering the direct question. |
| fall | 下跌 | V | House prices are expected to fall slightly next quarter. |
| disregard | 忽視 | V | You must not disregard safety procedures in the workplace. |
| slouch | 沒精打采地站/坐 | V | Please don't slouch in your chair; sit up straight! |
| accelerate | 加速 | V | The economic stimulus is designed to accelerate job growth. |
| worry | 擔憂 | V | Stop worrying about the small details and see the big picture. |
| trot | 小跑 | V | The horse began to gently trot across the open field. |
| neglect | 忽略 | V | If you neglect your studies, your grades will suffer. |
| reject | 拒絕 | V | The bank decided to reject the customer's late application. |
| consume | 消耗 | V | Electric heaters tend to consume a lot of power. |
| condemn | 譴責 | V | The international community chose to strongly condemn the human rights violation. |
| release | 釋放 | V | The dam gates were opened to release the excess water downstream. |
| relax | 放鬆 | V | It's important to relax and de-stress after a long, busy week. |
| decline | 婉拒 | V | She had to politely decline the invitation to the party. |
| endorse | 背書/支持 | V | Many environmental groups publicly endorse the new solar energy bill. |
| appoint | 任命 | V | The board will formally appoint the new director next month. |
| conceal | 隱藏 | V | The suspect tried to conceal the stolen items in his backpack. |
| ingest | 攝入 | V | Be careful not to accidentally ingest any of the cleaning chemicals. |
| limp | 蹣跚 | V | The injured dog began to limp badly on its back left leg. |
| soothe | 安撫 | V | The warm blanket helped to soothe her shivering body. |
| disregard | 忽視 | V | We should not disregard the obvious signs of structural damage. |
| prevent | 阻止 | V | A strong immune system helps to prevent many types of infection. |
| contaminate | 污染 | V | Industrial waste began to contaminate the nearby river. |
| reject | 拒絕 | V | The evidence presented was enough to reject the defendant's claims. |
| throw up | 嘔吐 | V | He started to feel ill and had to throw up shortly after. |
| paddle | 划槳/涉水 | V | We spent the afternoon paddling a small canoe along the coastline. |
| ignore | 忽視 | V | You should never ignore a severe fever in a young child. |
| sniff | 嗅/吸鼻子 | V | The dog continued to sniff curiously at the new package. |
| English | 中文 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| able-bodied | 身體健全的 | Adj. | She prefers to hire able-bodied individuals for the construction job. |
| abhor | 痛恨 | V. | They abhor all forms of discrimination and prejudice. |
| accurate | 準確的 | Adj. | The report provides an accurate reflection of the market trends. |
| acquainted | 認識的 | Adj. | I'm not acquainted with the new manager yet. |
| accredited | 認可的 | Adj. | Always choose an accredited university for your master's degree. |
| adequate | 充足的 | Adj. | Make sure you have adequate rest before the marathon. |
| advisable | 可取的 | Adj. | It is advisable to check the weather forecast before traveling. |
| aerial | 空中的 | Adj. | We took some stunning aerial photographs of the coastline. |
| affordable | 實惠的 | Adj. | The city needs more affordable housing options for young professionals. |
| aloof | 超然/冷漠的 | Adj. | He seems very aloof and rarely joins in the office conversation. |
| alphabetical | 按字母順序的 | Adj. | The files are kept in alphabetical order by the client's last name. |
| amiable | 可親的 | Adj. | She has an amiable personality that makes her popular among colleagues. |
| amok | 瘋狂的 | Adv. | The crowd ran amok after the concert was suddenly cancelled. |
| ample | 充足的 | Adj. | There will be ample time for questions at the end of the presentation. |
| arduous | 艱鉅/費力的 | Adj. | Climbing Mount Everest is an arduous task that requires extensive training. |
| audible | 可聽見的 | Adj. | His whisper was barely audible over the sound of the traffic. |
| average | 平均的 | Adj./N. | The average temperature this month is higher than usual. |
| bankrupted | 破產的 | Adj. | The company was declared bankrupted and all its assets were seized. |
| bare minimum | 最低限度的 | Adj. | We expect the bare minimum effort from all team members. |
| bilingual | 雙語的 | Adj. | Being bilingual is a huge advantage in the global job market. |
| bisexual | 雙性戀的 | Adj. | The character's identity is explored as bisexual in the latest series. |
| bloated | 臃腫的 | Adj. | The economic data showed a bloated government sector. |
| bubbly | 活潑的 | Adj. | She has a naturally bubbly personality and always brightens the room. |
| calming | 鎮靜的 | Adj. | Listening to classical music can have a calming effect. |
| casual | 隨便的/非正式的 | Adj. | The company policy allows for casual dress on Fridays. |
| cheap | 便宜的 | Adj. | Don't buy that cheap equipment; it won't last long. |
| clever | 聰明的 | Adj. | That was a clever solution to a complex engineering problem. |
| coarse | 粗糙的/粗魯的 | Adj. | The fabric felt coarse and rough against the skin. |
| cognitive | 認知的 | Adj. | The study examines the impact of aging on cognitive function. |
| complicated | 複雜的 | Adj. | The regulations for importing goods are extremely complicated. |
| compulsory | 強制的/義務的 | Adj. | Physical education is a compulsory course in the first year. |
| consecutive | 連續的 | Adj. | She won the championship for three consecutive years. |
| conservative | 保守的 | Adj. | He holds conservative views on social issues. |
| consanguinity | 血緣的 | N. | The rules prohibit marriage between close relatives due to consanguinity. |
| contagious | 接觸傳染性的 | Adj. | Laughter is often said to be contagious. |
| controversial | 有爭議的 | Adj. | The government's new policy has proved highly controversial. |
| creepy | 令人毛骨悚然的 | Adj. | There was a creepy silence in the old, abandoned house. |
| decent | 體面的/不錯的 | Adj. | The salary is quite decent, considering the workload. |
| deductive | 推論的 | Adj. | Sherlock Holmes is famous for his sharp deductive reasoning. |
| defective | 有缺陷的 | Adj. | The manufacturer recalled the product due to a defective part. |
| deluxe | 豪華的 | Adj. | We upgraded to a deluxe room with a spectacular sea view. |
| democratic | 民主的 | Adj. | The country is transitioning to a more democratic system. |
| desperate | 絕望的 | Adj. | He made a desperate attempt to save the drowning man. |
| detail-oriented | 注重細節的 | Adj. | You must be detail-oriented to succeed in accounting. |
| detrimental | 有害的 | Adj. | Smoking is clearly detrimental to your health. |
| diplomatic | 外交的 | Adj. | She handled the sensitive issue with great diplomatic skill. |
| drained | 筋疲力盡的 | Adj. | After the long flight, I felt completely drained. |
| dutible | 應稅的 | Adj. | The customs officer checked to see if the goods were dutible. |
| dizzy | 暈眩的 | Adj. | Standing up too quickly made me feel dizzy. |
| elaborate | 精心製作的 | Adj. | They planned an elaborate surprise party for their mother. |
| environmentally conscious | 環保意識的 | Adj. | More consumers are becoming environmentally conscious in their purchases. |
| equitably | 公平地 | Adv. | The profits should be distributed equitably among all partners. |
| evasive | 迴避的 | Adj. | His answers to the press's questions were vague and evasive. |
| exclusive | 獨有的/排外的 | Adj. | The gym offers its members exclusive access to the new training facilities. |
| exquisite | 精美的 | Adj. | The museum displayed a collection of exquisite ancient artifacts. |
| extravagant | 奢侈的 | Adj. | Living an extravagant lifestyle is not sustainable for most people. |
| farsighted | 有遠見的 | Adj. | The CEO's farsighted strategy ensured the company's long-term success. |
| finite | 有限的 | Adj. | We must remember that the Earth's natural resources are finite. |
| flashy | 華而不實的 | Adj. | He prefers classic styles over flashy designer clothes. |
| flexible | 靈活的 | Adj. | The company offers flexible working hours to its employees. |
| floral | 花的 | Adj. | The dress had a lovely floral pattern. |
| foolproof | 萬無一失的 | Adj. | The system needs to be redesigned to be completely foolproof. |
| fragrant | 香的 | Adj. | The garden was filled with the fragrant scent of blooming roses. |
| frugal | 節儉的 | Adj. | She is known for her frugal habits and smart saving. |
| generic | 通用的/普通的 | Adj. | Avoid using generic phrases in your essays; be specific. |
| gradually | 逐步地 | Adv. | The weather is gradually getting warmer as spring approaches. |
| harshly | 嚴厲地 | Adv. | The new laws were criticized for treating minor offenders too harshly. |
| hilarious | 好笑的 | Adj. | The comedian's jokes were absolutely hilarious. |
| homophobic | 同性戀歧視的 | Adj. | The speaker was criticized for making homophobic remarks. |
| hyperopia | 遠視 | N. | The eye doctor confirmed her diagnosis of hyperopia (farsightedness). |
| idealistic | 理想主義的 | Adj. | She has an idealistic view of politics, hoping to change the world. |
| illiteracy | 文盲 | N. | The government launched a campaign to combat adult illiteracy. |
| immersive | 身臨其境的 | Adj. | Virtual reality provides a truly immersive gaming experience. |
| imperative | 至關重要的 | Adj. | It is imperative that we act quickly to address the climate crisis. |
| impenetrable | 堅不可摧的 | Adj. | The fortress was surrounded by an seemingly impenetrable wall. |
| improvised | 即興的 | Adj. | The band gave an excellent improvised performance after their power outage. |
| inactive | 不活躍的 | Adj. | The volcano has been inactive for over a century. |
| inefficient | 效率低下的 | Adj. | The old manufacturing process proved to be highly inefficient. |
| inevitable | 必然的 | Adj. | Change is an inevitable part of life and business. |
| insidious | 陰險的 | Adj. | The disease is often hard to detect because of its insidious onset. |
| inspiring | 鼓舞人心的 | Adj. | Her story of overcoming adversity is truly inspiring. |
| intentionally | 故意地 | Adv. | The report was intentionally misleading to cover up the mistake. |
| intermittent | 間歇的 | Adj. | We are experiencing intermittent internet connection issues. |
| intermittently | 間歇性地 | Adv. | The rain fell intermittently throughout the afternoon. |
| intimate | 親密的 | Adj. | They shared an intimate dinner with only their closest friends. |
| intoxicating | 醉人的 | Adj. | She has an intoxicating charm that captivated everyone in the room. |
| invisible | 無形的 | Adj. | Pollution in the air can often be invisible but harmful. |
| ironic | 諷刺的 | Adj. | It's ironic that the fire station burned down. |
| jubilant | 歡欣鼓舞的 | Adj. | The crowd was jubilant after their team won the championship. |
| keen on | 熱衷於 | Adj. | He is very keen on learning Japanese language and culture. |
| legit | 合法的/真的 | Adj. | I checked the documents, and the deal seems completely legit. |
| liberated | 解放了的 | Adj. | The country was finally liberated after decades of occupation. |
| literally | 字面上地 | Adv. | I was so tired I could literally sleep for a week. |
| logistical | 後勤的 | Adj. | We need to sort out the logistical arrangements for the conference. |
| lucrative | 有利可圖的 | Adj. | This new business venture is expected to be highly lucrative. |
| lustful | 好色的 | Adj. | The novel explores the dangers of lustful obsession. |
| magically | 神奇地 | Adv. | The lost key seemed to magically reappear on the table. |
| mandatory | 強制的 | Adj. | Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is mandatory. |
| masculinity | 男子氣概 | N. | The film challenges traditional ideas of masculinity. |
| median | 中位數的 | Adj. | The median income for the area is surprisingly high. |
| mediocre | 平庸的 | Adj. | His performance in the last concert was disappointingly mediocre. |
| melancholy | 憂鬱的 | Adj. | The rainy weather always puts him in a melancholy mood. |
| memorable | 難忘的 | Adj. | We had a truly memorable experience on our trip to Iceland. |
| merciful | 仁慈的 | Adj. | The judge decided to be merciful and gave the young offender a light sentence. |
| minimal | 最低限度的 | Adj. | The renovation caused minimal disruption to the office workflow. |
| misogynistic | 厭惡女性的 | Adj. | The article was criticized for its clear misogynistic undertones. |
| moody | 情緒化的 | Adj. | He can be quite moody, changing his attitude without warning. |
| negative-think | 消極思考的 | Adj. | Try to overcome your negative-think habits and be more positive. |
| neutral | 中性的 | Adj. | The mediator must remain strictly neutral throughout the negotiations. |
| numerous | 很多的 | Adj. | Numerous studies have shown the benefits of regular exercise. |
| nutritional | 營養的 | Adj. | Always check the nutritional information label before buying food. |
| obnoxious | 令人討厭的 | Adj. | His loud and demanding behavior was truly obnoxious. |
| observant | 善於觀察的 | Adj. | A good detective must be highly observant of small details. |
| obsolete | 過時的 | Adj. | Dial-up internet is now completely obsolete technology. |
| occasional | 偶爾的 | Adj. | We enjoy an occasional weekend trip to the mountains. |
| occasionally | 偶爾 | Adv. | He occasionally visits his hometown for the traditional festival. |
| oily | 油膩的 | Adj. | Eating too much oily food can cause health problems. |
| ominous | 不祥的 | Adj. | There were ominous dark clouds gathering on the horizon. |
| one-size-fits-all | 一刀切的/通用的 | Adj. | This one-size-fits-all solution may not work for every department. |
| optimistic | 樂觀的 | Adj. | She remains optimistic about the company's future despite the setbacks. |
| ordinary | 普通的 | Adj. | It was just an ordinary day at the office, nothing special happened. |
| outgoing | 外向的 | Adj. | He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people. |
| outdated | 過時的 | Adj. | The computer system is becoming seriously outdated. |
| paradoxical | 悖論的/似是而非的 | Adj. | It's a paradoxical situation where having more choices makes you less happy. |
| particularly | 特別地 | Adv. | The new restaurant is particularly popular with students. |
| paternal | 父親的 | Adj. | He has strong paternal instincts when dealing with children. |
| pitiful | 可憐的 | Adj. | The street dog was in a pitiful state, thin and malnourished. |
| political | 政治的 | Adj. | The decision was based on political considerations rather than economic ones. |
| pragmatic | 務實的 | Adj. | She takes a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. |
| premature | 過早的 | Adj. | The announcement of the winner was criticized as premature. |
| proficient | 熟練的 | Adj. | The job requires candidates to be proficient in three languages. |
| promptly | 及時地 | Adv. | Please complete the form and return it promptly. |
| prone | 易於 | Adj. | He is prone to making impulsive decisions when under pressure. |
| punctual | 準時的 | Adj. | Being punctual for meetings is a sign of professionalism. |
| qualified | 合格的 | Adj. | You must be qualified to operate this heavy machinery. |
| rampant | 猖獗的 | Adj. | Corruption is rampant in certain sectors of the industry. |
| realistic | 現實的 | Adj. | We need to set realistic goals for the project timeline. |
| realistically | 現實地 | Adv. | Realistically, we only have a month to finish the preparation. |
| reasonable | 合理的 | Adj. | The price for the used car was quite reasonable. |
| reckless | 莽撞的 | Adj. | His reckless driving resulted in a serious accident. |
| refreshing | 令人耳目一新的 | Adj. | Her honest answer was a refreshing change from the usual political spin. |
| regular | 常規的/定期的 | Adj. | You should schedule a regular check-up with your doctor. |
| relevant | 相關的 | Adj. | Please include only information that is directly relevant to the topic. |
| reliable | 可靠的 | Adj. | We need a reliable source of information for this report. |
| reminiscent | 回憶的 | Adj. | The scent of the perfume is strangely reminiscent of my childhood. |
| retentive | 有記性的 | Adj. | She has an excellent retentive memory for names and dates. |
| rigid | 僵硬的 | Adj. | The school has a very rigid set of rules and procedures. |
| runnable | 可運行的 | Adj. | The software update seems to be perfectly runnable on the old system. |
| rural | 鄉村的 | Adj. | She grew up in a quiet rural area outside the city. |
| sarcastic | 諷刺的 | Adj. | His sarcastic comment was not appreciated by the team. |
| savvy | 精明的 | Adj. | He is a financially savvy investor who knows the market well. |
| seasonal | 季節性的 | Adj. | The hotel has a high demand during the seasonal travel peak. |
| seasoned | 經驗豐富的 | Adj. | We need advice from a seasoned professional in this field. |
| seductive | 誘人的 | Adj. | The company uses seductive marketing to attract young consumers. |
| selfish | 自私的 | Adj. | His selfish decision negatively affected the whole group. |
| sensory | 感官的 | Adj. | The experience was a feast for the eyes and a delightful sensory overload. |
| serene | 寧靜的 | Adj. | She felt instantly serene when she entered the temple garden. |
| sexual | 性的 | Adj. | The law prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. |
| shrewd | 精明的 | Adj. | A shrewd businessman knows exactly when to buy and when to sell. |
| shortsighted | 目光短淺的 | Adj. | That was a shortsighted policy that will cause problems later. |
| sleek | 時髦的 | Adj. | The new car has a modern, sleek design. |
| solo | 單獨的 | Adj. | She decided to embark on a solo trip across Europe. |
| southern | 南部的 | Adj. | The southern part of the island is famous for its beaches. |
| spacious | 寬敞的 | Adj. | The apartment is incredibly spacious for a city centre location. |
| specialty | 專業的/特色的 | N. | Italian cuisine is our restaurant's specialty. |
| staggered | 交錯的 | Adj. | The event employed staggered entry times to avoid overcrowding. |
| stagnant | 停滯的 | Adj. | The company is worried about the stagnant sales figures this quarter. |
| stingy | 小氣的 | Adj. | It's not worth being stingy when it comes to good quality tools. |
| straight | 直的 | Adj. | The road is perfectly straight for miles. |
| strenuous | 費力的 | Adj. | Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a large meal. |
| studious | 好學的 | Adj. | She is a very studious student who spends hours in the library. |
| sumptuous | 豪華的 | Adj. | They enjoyed a sumptuous feast at the five-star hotel. |
| sustainable | 可持續的 | Adj. | The company is committed to developing sustainable energy solutions. |
| tacit | 默契的 | Adj. | There was a tacit agreement not to mention the incident again. |
| tedious | 乏味的 | Adj. | The process of filling out tax forms is incredibly tedious. |
| teary | 淚汪汪的 | Adj. | She had a teary farewell with her family at the airport. |
| tipsy | 微醉的 | Adj. | After one glass of wine, she was already feeling a little tipsy. |
| toxic | 有毒的/有害的 | Adj. | Avoid people who bring toxic negativity into your life. |
| tranquil | 寧靜的 | Adj. | The mountain retreat was an incredibly tranquil and relaxing place. |
| transitive | 及物的 | Adj. | The verb 'eat' can be used as a transitive verb. |
| transphobic | 恐跨性別者的 | Adj. | We must actively oppose transphobic behavior and policies. |
| traumatic | 創傷的 | Adj. | She sought help after the highly traumatic experience. |
| tricky | 棘手的 | Adj. | This is a tricky question that requires careful thought. |
| ubiquitous | 無處不在的 | Adj. | In the modern world, smartphones have become truly ubiquitous. |
| ulterior | 別有用心的 | Adj. | We suspected he had an ulterior motive for offering his help. |
| unconscious | 無意識的 | Adj. | The patient was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious. |
| unmotivated | 沒有動力的 | Adj. | He felt unmotivated to study for the final exam. |
| unpredictable | 不可預測的 | Adj. | The weather in the mountains is notoriously unpredictable. |
| unrealistic | 不切實際的 | Adj. | Setting such high sales targets is completely unrealistic. |
| vast | 廣大的 | Adj. | The ocean covers a vast area of the planet. |
| verbal | 口頭的 | Adj. | She gave me her verbal agreement to the terms of the contract. |
| viral | 病毒性的 | Adj. | The video quickly went viral across all social media platforms. |
| vital | 至關重要的 | Adj. | Oxygen is vital for human survival. |
| volatile | 易變的 | Adj. | The stock market is extremely volatile right now. |
| voluntary | 志願的 | Adj. | Participation in the community cleanup is entirely voluntary. |
| volunteering | 志願服務 | N. | She spends her weekends volunteering at the local animal shelter. |
| well-diversified | 多元化的 | Adj. | A well-diversified investment portfolio reduces risk. |
| whimsical | 古怪的 | Adj. | The painting had a whimsical and playful style. |
| winding | 蜿蜒的 | Adj. | The small village is located at the end of a long, winding road. |
| abortion | 墮胎 | N. | The country is debating stricter laws regarding abortion. |
| acceptation | 接受 | N. | The word has several different acceptations depending on the context. |
| adoption | 採用/收養 | N. | They are planning the adoption of a new policy next quarter. |
| aesthetics | 美學 | N. | The design focuses on modern aesthetics and functionality. |
| affinity | 親和力 | N. | He has a natural affinity for learning new languages. |
| aggression | 攻擊行為 | N. | The new policy is seen as an act of economic aggression. |
| agony | 痛苦 | N. | He was in terrible agony after breaking his leg. |
| alienation | 疏遠 | N. | The crisis led to a growing sense of social alienation. |
| allowance | 津貼 | N. | She receives a monthly allowance from her parents for living expenses. |
| annulment | 廢除 | N. | The couple sought an annulment of their brief marriage. |
| aspect | 方面 | N. | We need to consider every aspect of the proposal before deciding. |
| astigmatism | 散光 | N. | The optometrist diagnosed her with moderate astigmatism. |
| autobiography | 自傳 | N. | His autobiography reveals previously unknown details about his life. |
| balance | 平衡 | N. | Maintaining a work-life balance is crucial for well-being. |
| BANDWAGON | 潮流/跟風 | N. | Don't jump on the BANDWAGON just because everyone else is doing it. |
| bargain | 便宜貨/交易 | N. | She found a great bargain on a winter coat during the sale. |
| Budget | 預算 | N. | We must stick to the strict Budget for the marketing campaign. |
| carbon dioxide | 二氧化碳 | N. | Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a global priority. |
| carbon tax | 碳稅 | N. | The government is considering implementing a carbon tax. |
| Carbon trading | 碳交易 | N. | Carbon trading aims to reduce emissions by setting a market price for carbon. |
| ceremony | 儀式 | N. | The graduation ceremony will be held next Friday. |
| ritual | 禮節/儀式 | N. | Daily coffee preparation is a comforting morning ritual. |
| chance | 機會 | N. | He missed his only chance to speak with the CEO. |
| opportunity | 機會 | N. | We were given the opportunity to work on an international project. |
| charity | 慈善 | N. | They donated a large sum to a local children's charity. |
| chore | 雜務 | N. | Doing the dishes is my least favorite household chore. |
| circumstance | 環境/情況 | N. | Under no circumstance should you share your password. |
| clearance | 許可 | N. | The project requires final clearance from the security team. |
| comfort | 舒適 | N. | The chair offers exceptional comfort and support. |
| commission | 佣金 | N. | Sales representatives earn a percentage of commission on their deals. |
| concession | 讓步 | N. | The union refused to make any further concession during negotiations. |
| consequence | 結果/后果 | N. | Every action has a consequence, whether good or bad. |
| conviction | 信念 | N. | She spoke with deep conviction about the importance of education. |
| coping mechanism | 應對機制 | N. | Exercise can be a healthy coping mechanism for stress. |
| corruption | 貪汙/腐敗 | N. | The new leader promised to fight political corruption. |
| courtship | 求愛 | N. | The book explores the traditional rules of 19th-century courtship. |
| deadweight loss | 無謂損失 | N. | Economists measure the inefficiency of a tax using deadweight loss. |
| deduction | 扣除 | N. | You can claim a tax deduction for work-related expenses. |
| deficit | 赤字 | N. | The country is facing a massive trade deficit. |
| demeanor | 風度/舉止 | N. | Her calm demeanor helped ease the tension in the room. |
| democracy | 民主 | N. | We must uphold the values of democracy and freedom of speech. |
| determination | 決心 | N. | His sheer determination helped him finish the marathon despite the injury. |
| detriment | 損害 | N. | Working overtime every night is to the detriment of your health. |
| dialect | 方言 | N. | They spoke a local dialect that was difficult for outsiders to understand. |
| dictatorship | 專政 | N. | The country lived under a brutal military dictatorship for decades. |
| dilemma | 兩難 | N. | She faced a moral dilemma about whether to report the error. |
| dowry | 嫁妝 | N. | The practice of paying a dowry is illegal in some countries. |
| drought | 乾旱 | N. | The long drought severely damaged the region's crops. |
| duty | 稅/責任 | N. | It is your duty as a citizen to vote in the election. |
| dwarfism | 侏儒症 | N. | The conference raised awareness about the condition of dwarfism. |
| endorsement | 背書/代言 | N. | The celebrity's endorsement significantly boosted the product's sales. |
| endeavor | 努力 | N. | Climbing the mountain was a great personal endeavor. |
| entry barrier | 進入壁壘 | N. | The high cost of equipment acts as a significant entry barrier for startups. |
| equity | 公平 | N. | The company is committed to achieving gender equity in all positions. |
| exception | 例外 | N. | All employees must attend the training, with no exception. |
| excuse | 藉口 | N. | Don't make up a lame excuse for being late again. |
| fame | 名聲 | N. | He achieved international fame after his first movie. |
| fat soluble vitamins | 脂溶性維生素 | N. | Vitamins A, D, E, and K are examples of fat soluble vitamins. |
| fee | 費用 | N. | There is an annual membership fee for the club. |
| fertility | 生育能力 | N. | Doctors are studying the factors that affect human fertility. |
| formality | 禮節/形式 | N. | Signing the documents was a mere formality after the agreement was reached. |
| fraction | 分數/小部分 | N. | Only a small fraction of the budget was spent on advertising. |
| franchise | 特許經營權 | N. | He bought a fast-food restaurant franchise last year. |
| hassle | 麻煩 | N. | Dealing with the insurance claim was a real hassle. |
| hemoglobin | 血紅蛋白 | N. | Hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. |
| hindrance | 阻礙 | N. | Lack of funding proved to be a major hindrance to the research. |
| homage | 尊敬 | N. | The film is an homage to classic science fiction movies. |
| hype | 炒作 | N. | Despite all the hype, the new product was a disappointment. |
| hyperopia / farsightedness | 遠視 | N. | Corrective lenses are often prescribed for farsightedness. |
| immigration | 移民 | N. | The government announced new rules regarding legal immigration. |
| impulse | 衝動 | N. | She bought the shoes on a sudden impulse. |
| initiative | 倡議/主動權 | N. | The new recycling initiative was well-received by the community. |
| innovation | 創新 | N. | The company's success is driven by constant technological innovation. |
| inspiration | 靈感 | N. | Her travel experiences were the inspiration for her first novel. |
| installment | 分期付款 | N. | They paid for the car in twelve monthly installments. |
| instinct | 本能 | N. | My first instinct was to run away from the danger. |
| intake | 錄取/攝入 | N. | The university had a record high intake of new students this year. |
| interconnection | 互連 | N. | We are studying the interconnection between economic growth and environmental policy. |
| intimacy | 親密 | N. | The bond between them developed into deep emotional intimacy. |
| legislation | 立法 | N. | New legislation is being proposed to protect consumer rights. |
| literacy | 識字/文化 | N. | The country has a high rate of computer literacy. |
| lust | 情慾 | N. | The book deals with themes of power, greed, and lust. |
| macroeconomics | 總體經濟學 | N. | She is pursuing a Ph.D. in macroeconomics. |
| majority | 多數 | N. | The majority of voters supported the proposed constitutional change. |
| Manufacturing Industry | 製造業 | N. | The country's economy relies heavily on the Manufacturing Industry. |
| metabolism / supersession | 新陳代謝 | N. | Regular exercise boosts your metabolism. |
| military service | 兵役 | N. | Compulsory military service is required for all young men in that country. |
| miscarriage | 流產 | N. | The couple was devastated by the news of her miscarriage. |
| misogyny | 厭惡女性 | N. | The essay discusses the deep roots of misogyny in popular culture. |
| misunderstanding | 誤解 | N. | The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding. |
| modification | 修改 | N. | We made a slight modification to the original design plan. |
| moniker | 綽號 | N. | "The Great One" was his well-known moniker in the sports world. |
| mood | 情緒 | N. | Her unpredictable mood swings make her difficult to work with. |
| morality | 道德 | N. | The film raises serious questions about public morality. |
| necessity | 必要性 | N. | Air conditioning is a necessity in this tropical climate. |
| nutrition | 營養 | N. | Proper nutrition is essential for a healthy lifestyle. |
| occupation | 職業 | N. | Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form. |
| opportunity cost | 機會成本 | N. | Studying abroad has a high opportunity cost in terms of lost income. |
| paradox | 悖論 | N. | The famous paradox is that a man who says 'I am lying' is both truthful and untruthful. |
| payroll | 工資單 | N. | The company is struggling to meet its weekly payroll. |
| perception | 感知 | N. | People's perception of the brand has improved significantly. |
| perks / fringe benefits | 福利/附加福利 | N. | Company car and private health insurance are part of the job perks. |
| personality | 性格 | N. | She has an extremely cheerful and outgoing personality. |
| perspiration | 汗水 | N. | Heavy exercise causes excessive perspiration. |
| perspective / standpoint | 觀點/立場 | N. | Try to look at the problem from a different perspective. |
| phlegm | 痰 | N. | The doctor prescribed a medication to help clear the phlegm. |
| photosynthesis | 光合作用 | N. | Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy. |
| poverty | 貧困 | N. | The organization is dedicated to fighting global poverty. |
| pragmatism | 務實 | N. | The leader is known for his political pragmatism rather than idealism. |
| premise | 前提 | N. | The whole argument is built on a false premise. |
| procurement | 採購 | N. | The company is streamlining its raw material procurement process. |
| Progress | 進步 | N. | We are making good Progress on the construction timeline. |
| prosperity | 繁榮 | N. | The decade was marked by peace and economic prosperity. |
| puzzle | 謎/難題 | N. | The disappearance of the painting remains a baffling puzzle. |
| Qualification | 資質/資格 | N. | The minimum Qualification for the role is a bachelor's degree. |
| quantity | 數量 | N. | We need a large quantity of materials for the new production line. |
| radicalization | 激進化 | N. | Experts warn about the dangers of online political radicalization. |
| referendum | 公民投票 | N. | The country held a national referendum on the new constitution. |
| reimbursement | 報銷 | N. | Please submit your expense report for reimbursement. |
| remission | 緩解 | N. | The patient's cancer is currently in complete remission. |
| rental | 出租 | N. | We are looking for a short-term apartment rental. |
| retention | 保留 | N. | Employee retention is a key challenge for the HR department. |
| revolution | 革命 | N. | The industrial revolution completely changed society. |
| salary grade | 薪資等級 | N. | Promotions often come with a change in salary grade. |
| sarcasm | 諷刺 | N. | She responded with heavy sarcasm, clearly indicating her annoyance. |
| Schedule | 作息時間/日程 | N. | I need to check my daily Schedule before agreeing to a meeting. |
| self-satisfaction | 自我滿足 | N. | Avoid falling into a trap of self-satisfaction after a small success. |
| semester | 學期 | N. | I have five courses to take this semester. |
| serenity | 寧靜 | N. | He sought the serenity of the countryside after retiring. |
| sexual orientation | 性取向 | N. | Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal. |
| specialty | 專長 | N. | His specialty is 18th-century European history. |
| strategy | 策略 | N. | The company is developing a new marketing strategy. |
| subsidiary | 子公司 | N. | The main corporation just launched a new international subsidiary. |
| Taxation | 稅收 | N. | They are experts in international Taxation law. |
| temptation | 誘惑 | N. | She couldn't resist the temptation to buy the beautiful handbag. |
| tendency | 趨勢 | N. | He has a tendency to overcomplicate simple matters. |
| testament / will | 遺囑 | N. | The lawyer read out the terms of the deceased man's last will and testament. |
| trajectory | 軌跡 | N. | The company's growth trajectory is pointing sharply upwards. |
| transaction | 交易 | N. | The bank processes thousands of digital transaction every hour. |
| trauma | 創傷 | N. | She is recovering from the psychological trauma of the accident. |
| treaty | 條約 | N. | The two nations signed a new trade treaty. |
| Trial | 審判 | N. | The suspect will stand Trial for fraud next month. |
| tuition fee | 學費 | N. | University tuition fee have risen dramatically in recent years. |
| turning point | 轉折點 | N. | Winning the championship was a major turning point in her career. |
| ubiquity | 無處不在 | N. | The ubiquity of internet access has transformed education. |
| ulcer | 潰瘍 | N. | Stress can be a contributing factor to stomach ulcer. |
| unity | 統一 | N. | The team's strong sense of unity helped them win. |
| value | 價值 | N. | Honesty and hard work are important corporate value. |
| virginity | 貞操 | N. | The concept of virginity is interpreted differently across cultures. |
| water soluble vitamins | 水溶性維生素 | N. | Vitamin C and the B vitamins are examples of water soluble vitamins. |
| wiggle room | 迴旋餘地 | N. | The negotiator asked for some wiggle room on the price. |
| English Word / Antonym | 中文解釋 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| disabled | 殘疾的 | Adj. | The building provides ramps for disabled access. |
| adore | 崇拜/熱愛 | V. | She truly adores her grandchildren and spoils them rotten. |
| inaccurate | 不準確的 | Adj. | The initial report contained several inaccurate figures. |
| unfamiliar | 不熟悉的 | Adj. | I am unfamiliar with the new software interface. |
| unaccredited | 未經認可的 | Adj. | Be wary of diplomas from unaccredited online schools. |
| insufficient | 不足的 | Adj. | The funding proved insufficient to complete the entire project. |
| unwise | 不明智的 | Adj. | It would be unwise to invest all your savings in one stock. |
| ground-level | 地面的 | Adj. | The team conducted their observations at ground-level. |
| expensive | 昂貴的 | Adj. | That boutique only sells extremely expensive designer goods. |
| gregarious | 喜歡社交的 | Adj. | Unlike his brother, he is extremely gregarious and outgoing. |
| numerical | 數字的 | Adj. | Sort the data in numerical order before analysis. |
| hostile | 敵意的 | Adj. | The politician faced a hostile reception from the opposing party. |
| calmly | 平靜地 | Adv. | She handled the emergency calmly and efficiently. |
| scarce | 稀少的 | Adj. | Clean drinking water is a scarce resource in the drought-affected region. |
| effortless | 不費力的 | Adj. | He made the difficult performance look completely effortless. |
| inaudible | 聽不見的 | Adj. | The message was rendered inaudible by the static noise. |
| exceptional | 特例的/優秀的 | Adj. | She is an exceptional talent in her field of research. |
| solvent | 有償付能力的 | Adj. | The company remains financially solvent despite the market downturn. |
| excessive | 過度的 | Adj. | They charge an excessive fee for shipping international orders. |
| monolingual | 單語的 | Adj. | His job requires him to deal with only monolingual clients. |
| heterosexual | 異性戀的 | Adj. | The character's love interest is clearly heterosexual. |
| trim | 苗條的 | Adj. | Regular swimming keeps her figure remarkably trim. |
| subdued | 柔和的/低調的 | Adj. | The lighting in the restaurant was very subdued, creating an intimate atmosphere. |
| agitated | 激動不安的 | Adj. | Nothing could calm her agitated state after the bad news. |
| formal | 正式的 | Adj. | Attendance at the banquet requires formal attire. |
| costly | 昂貴的 | Adj. | That small mistake proved to be a very costly error. |
| stupid | 愚蠢的 | Adj. | It was a stupid mistake that could have been avoided. |
| fine | 細緻的/美好的 | Adj. | The artist used fine brushes for the detailed portrait. |
| perceptual | 感知的 | Adj. | We analyzed the children's perceptual development. |
| straightforward | 簡單明瞭的 | Adj. | The instructions for assembly were surprisingly straightforward. |
| optional | 可選擇的 | Adj. | Attending the weekend workshop is completely optional. |
| discontinuous | 不連續的 | Adj. | The data showed discontinuous growth over the past decade. |
| liberal | 自由派的 | Adj. | She is known for her liberal stance on social reforms. |
| distant | 遠親的/疏遠的 | Adj. | He is a distant relative whom I have never met. |
| non-contagious | 不傳染的 | Adj. | Allergies are a non-contagious condition. |
| uncontroversial | 無爭議的 | Adj. | The proposal was surprisingly uncontroversial and passed unanimously. |
| appealing | 吸引人的 | Adj. | The house was decorated in a very warm and appealing manner. |
| indecent | 不體面的 | Adj. | The newspaper was criticized for printing indecent photos. |
| inductive | 歸納的 | Adj. | The scientist used an inductive method to draw his conclusion. |
| perfect | 完美的 | Adj. | The vase was in perfect condition, without a scratch. |
| standard | 標準的 | Adj. | They offer a standard package for basic website hosting. |
| autocratic | 獨裁的 | Adj. | The company's leadership style is strictly autocratic. |
| hopeful | 充滿希望的 | Adj. | Despite the challenges, we remain hopeful about the outcome. |
| big-picture | 宏觀的 | Adj. | The CEO focuses on the big-picture vision for the company's future. |
| beneficial | 有益的 | Adj. | Regular exercise is extremely beneficial to heart health. |
| secretive | 遮遮掩掩的 | Adj. | The government was criticized for its secretive approach to the policy change. |
| unfairly | 不公平地 | Adv. | The contract states that no employee should be treated unfairly. |
| forthright | 直率的 | Adj. | His forthright manner left no room for ambiguity. |
| inclusive | 包含一切的 | Adj. | The company promotes an inclusive environment for all employees. |
| mundane | 凡俗的 | Adj. | She found the task of filing papers to be utterly mundane. |
| farsighted | 遠視的 | Adj. | I need new glasses because I am moderately farsighted. |
| infinite | 無限的 | Adj. | We gazed up at the seemingly infinite expanse of the night sky. |
| unassuming | 樸實的 | Adj. | Despite her success, she remains remarkably unassuming. |
| inflexible | 僵硬的/不變通的 | Adj. | The deadline is absolutely inflexible and cannot be extended. |
| botanical | 植物的 | Adj. | The garden is famous for its wide variety of botanical specimens. |
| fallible | 可能出錯的 | Adj. | Humans are inherently fallible and prone to error. |
| odorless | 無味的 | Adj. | Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. |
| extravagant | 奢侈的 | Adj. | The rich couple is known for their extravagant spending habits. |
| specific | 特定的 | Adj. | Please give me the specific details about the required change. |
| abruptly | 突然地 | Adv. | The speaker stopped abruptly and stared at the door. |
| gently | 溫和地 | Adv. | He spoke to the frightened child gently and reassuringly. |
| sober | 嚴肅的 | Adj. | The news cast a sober mood over the celebratory dinner. |
| homophile | 同性戀的 | Adj. | They belong to an academic homophile research group. |
| myopia | 近視 | N. | Wearing glasses can correct mild cases of myopia. |
| realistic | 現實主義的 | Adj. | She chose a realistic career path over her artistic dreams. |
| literacy | 識字 | N. | The country has invested heavily in improving adult literacy. |
| tangible | 有形的 | Adj. | The company needs to show some tangible results soon. |
| essential | 必要的 | Adj. | A positive attitude is essential for success in sales. |
| penetrable | 可穿透的 | Adj. | The old wooden door was easily penetrable by a strong kick. |
| planned | 計劃的 | Adj. | The attack was meticulously planned months in advance. |
| active | 活躍的 | Adj. | He maintains a very active lifestyle, including daily jogging. |
| efficient | 高效率的 | Adj. | They installed a more efficient heating system to save energy. |
| avoidable | 可避免的 | Adj. | Many workplace injuries are entirely avoidable with proper training. |
| straightforward | 簡單的 | Adj. | The instructions were easy and straightforward to follow. |
| dull | 枯燥的 | Adj. | The speech was long and incredibly dull. |
| unintentionally | 無意地 | Adv. | She unintentionally deleted the entire folder of documents. |
| continuous | 持續的 | Adj. | The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour cycle. |
| formally | 正式地 | Adv. | He was asked to resign formally in writing. |
| distant | 疏遠的 | Adj. | She felt distant from her family after moving abroad. |
| sobering | 令人清醒的 | Adj. | The documentary about poverty was a sobering experience. |
| visible | 有形的 | Adj. | The damage to the car was clearly visible. |
| unironic | 非諷刺的 | Adj. | Her admiration for the singer was completely unironic. |
| mournful | 悲傷的 | Adj. | The funeral service was a mournful occasion for everyone present. |
| indifferent to | 漠不關心的 | Adj. | She became indifferent to the political drama around her. |
| bogus | 假的 | Adj. | The email was flagged as a bogus attempt at phishing. |
| confined | 被限制的 | Adj. | The cat spent most of its life in a confined space. |
| literally | 照字面地 | Adv. | The sign said 'Wet Paint', and it was literally wet to the touch. |
| unprofitable | 無利可圖的 | Adj. | The project was deemed unprofitable and cancelled immediately. |
| spiritual | 精神上的 | Adj. | He seeks spiritual guidance from a local guru. |
| plannable | 可規劃的 | Adj. | The journey is plannable and should take no more than three hours. |
| optional | 可選擇的 | Adj. | Attendance at the weekly briefing is completely optional. |
| femininity | 女性特質 | N. | The dress highlights the wearer's natural femininity. |
| maximum | 最大的 | Adj. | The flight operates at its maximum capacity during the holiday season. |
| outstanding | 傑出的 | Adj. | She gave an outstanding performance in the lead role. |
| cheerful | 開朗的 | Adj. | She has a naturally cheerful disposition, always smiling. |
| ruthless | 無情的 | Adj. | The dictator was known for his ruthless efficiency. |
| maximal | 最大的 | Adj. | They are aiming for maximal productivity this quarter. |
| agreeable | 令人愉快的 | Adj. | The weather was surprisingly agreeable for an outdoor concert. |
| urban | 城市的 | Adj. | The majority of the population lives in urban centres. |
| pessimistic | 悲觀的 | Adj. | The report offered a pessimistic outlook on the economy. |
| extraordinary | 非凡的 | Adj. | She has an extraordinary talent for playing the piano. |
| introverted | 內向的 | Adj. | He is a highly introverted individual who enjoys solitude. |
| modern | 現代的 | Adj. | The company adopted a new and modern corporate image. |
| straightforward | 簡單的 | Adj. | His instructions were simple and straightforward. |
| randomly | 隨機地 | Adv. | The names were selected randomly from a hat. |
| maternal | 母親的 | Adj. | Her maternal instincts kicked in when she saw the lost child. |
| admirable | 令人欽佩的 | Adj. | His dedication to the cause is truly admirable. |
| military | 軍事的 | Adj. | The conflict requires a military rather than a political solution. |
| impractical | 不實際的 | Adj. | Her proposed timeline is simply impractical to achieve. |
| unqualified | 不合格的 | Adj. | An unqualified person should not attempt to fix electrical wiring. |
| infrequent | 罕見的 | Adj. | Snowfall in this area is an infrequent occurrence. |
| unrealistic | 不切實際的 | Adv. | You are thinking about this unrealistically; it's impossible. |
| unreasonable | 不合理的 | Adj. | Asking for a 50% discount is clearly unreasonable. |
| cautious | 謹慎的 | Adj. | Be cautious when dealing with unknown online sellers. |
| stale | 不新鮮的/陳舊的 | Adj. | The air in the closed room felt heavy and stale. |
| irrelevant | 不相關的 | Adj. | That point is completely irrelevant to the current discussion. |
| unreliable | 不可靠的 | Adj. | The internet connection in the area is notoriously unreliable. |
| forgetful | 健忘的 | Adj. | He has become increasingly forgetful in his old age. |
| flexible | 靈活的 | Adj. | The schedule is flexible to accommodate changes in the project. |
| unusable | 不可用的 | Adj. | The damaged machine is completely unusable. |
| urban | 城市的 | Adj. | She prefers the lively atmosphere of urban life. |
| sincere | 真誠的 | Adj. | She gave a sincere apology for her mistake. |
| clumsy | 笨拙的 | Adj. | His clumsy attempt to fix the lamp made the problem worse. |
| perennial | 終年的/長期的 | Adj. | Water shortage is a perennial problem in the region. |
| amateur | 業餘的 | Adj. | We only hire amateur actors for the student film project. |
| repulsive | 令人反感的 | Adj. | His aggressive behavior was utterly repulsive. |
| altruistic | 無私的 | Adj. | The doctor is known for his altruistic devotion to the poor. |
| olfactory | 嗅覺的 | Adj. | The dog has an excellent olfactory sense. |
| turbulent | 動盪的 | Adj. | The region is going through a politically turbulent period. |
| transient | 短暫的 | Adj. | The feeling of happiness was unfortunately transient. |
| asexual | 無性的 | Adj. | Some organisms reproduce through asexual means. |
| naive | 天真的 | Adj. | It was naive of her to trust the stranger completely. |
| near-sighted | 近視的 | Adj. | He is so near-sighted that he can barely read the sign without glasses. |
| clunky | 笨重的 | Adj. | The old computer was heavy and clunky. |
| tandem | 串聯的 | Adj. | The two teams worked in tandem on the complex proposal. |
| northern | 北部的 | Adj. | The northern lights are a spectacular sight in winter. |
| cramped | 狹窄的 | Adj. | The studio apartment felt incredibly cramped with all their furniture. |
| general | 一般的 | Adj. | This model is designed for general use in small offices. |
| synchronized | 同步的 | Adj. | The dancers performed a perfectly synchronized routine. |
| active | 活躍的 | Adj. | The market is very active with high volumes of trading. |
| generous | 慷慨的 | Adj. | She is always very generous with her time and advice. |
| curved | 彎曲的 | Adj. | The road is very curved and dangerous at night. |
| light | 輕鬆的 | Adj. | She performed a few light stretches before the intense workout. |
| lackadaisical | 無精打采的 | Adj. | His lackadaisical attitude towards his studies concerns his parents. |
| austere | 簡樸的 | Adj. | They live an austere life with few luxuries. |
| unsustainable | 不可持續的 | Adj. | A constant cycle of debt is clearly unsustainable. |
| explicit | 明確的 | Adj. | He gave an explicit order not to share the confidential data. |
| engaging | 引人入勝的 | Adj. | The lecture was surprisingly engaging and informative. |
| joyful | 快樂的 | Adj. | The children's faces were joyful as they opened their gifts. |
| sober | 清醒的 | Adj. | After the accident, the driver was completely sober. |
| harmless | 無害的 | Adj. | The chemical is harmless if handled with care. |
| chaotic | 混亂的 | Adj. | The airport became chaotic after the flight cancellations. |
| intransitive | 不及物的 | Adj. | The verb 'sleep' is an example of an intransitive verb. |
| courageous | 勇敢的 | Adj. | She gave a courageous account of her ordeal. |
| simple | 簡單的 | Adj. | The lock has a simple mechanism that is easy to pick. |
| scarce | 稀有的 | Adj. | Fresh water is a scarce commodity in the desert. |
| obvious | 明顯的 | Adj. | His hidden agenda was quite obvious to everyone in the room. |
| conscious | 有意識的 | Adj. | The patient remained conscious throughout the minor procedure. |
| motivated | 有動力的 | Adj. | She is a highly motivated student who always strives for excellence. |
| stable | 穩定的 | Adj. | The currency market has been surprisingly stable this week. |
| realistic | 實際的 | Adj. | Set realistic expectations for what you can achieve in a day. |
| minuscule | 微小的 | Adj. | The chances of success were absolutely minuscule. |
| non-verbal | 非口頭的 | Adj. | Body language is a form of non-verbal communication. |
| localized | 局部的 | Adj. | The infection remained localized to the small area of the cut. |
| stable | 穩定的 | Adj. | The climate in the region is generally very stable. |
| involuntary | 非自願的 | Adj. | The action was completely involuntary and purely accidental. |
| uniform | 統一的 | Adj. | The workers all wear a uniform gray shirt. |
| unimaginative | 缺乏想像力的 | Adj. | The story had a very dull and unimaginative plot. |
| straight | 直的 | Adj. | The road ahead is perfectly straight for miles. |
| birth | 出生 | N. | The mother had a natural birth after a long labor. |
| rejection | 拒絕 | N. | His application was met with a polite rejection. |
| discard | 拋棄/丟棄 | N. | The old computer was placed in the discard pile. |
| ugliness | 醜陋 | N. | The building was widely criticized for its sheer ugliness. |
| aversion | 厭惡 | N. | She has a deep aversion to public speaking. |
| submission | 屈服 | N. | The general demanded immediate submission from the enemy troops. |
| joy | 喜悅 | N. | The announcement brought great joy to the whole family. |
| inclusion | 包容 | N. | The school promotes inclusion for all students, regardless of background. |
| decline | 婉拒/衰退 | N. | We received a letter of decline from the university. |
| restoration | 恢復 | N. | The painting is undergoing extensive restoration. |
| negligence | 疏忽 | N. | The accident was caused by the driver's negligence. |
| myopia | 近視 | N. | Glasses were prescribed to correct his severe myopia. |
| biography | 傳記 | N. | I am reading a fascinating biography of the former president. |
| imbalance | 不平衡 | N. | The diet caused a chemical imbalance in his body. |
| individuality | 個性 | N. | The school encourages students to embrace their individuality. |
| loss | 損失 | N. | The company reported a huge financial loss this quarter. |
| surplus | 盈餘 | N. | The government is projecting a budget surplus this year. |
| pollutant | 污染物 | N. | The factory was fined for illegally discharging dangerous pollutant. |
| tax evasion | 逃稅 | N. | The celebrity was jailed for massive tax evasion. |
| emissions trading | 排放交易 | N. | Emissions trading is a market-based approach to pollution control. |
| improvisation | 即興創作 | N. | The jazz musician excelled at spontaneous improvisation. |
| setback | 挫折 | N. | The failure of the first test was a major setback. |
| donation | 捐贈 | N. | The hospital relies heavily on private donation. |
| leisure | 休閒 | N. | She enjoys spending her leisure time reading novels. |
| context | 背景 | N. | Understanding the historical context is important for this novel. |
| permission | 許可 | N. | You need written permission to film in the park. |
| discomfort | 不適 | N. | The medication may cause mild temporary discomfort. |
| fine | 罰款 | N. | He had to pay a hefty fine for illegal parking. |
| agreement | 協議 | N. | We reached a mutual agreement after a long discussion. |
| calamity | 災難 | N. | The fire was a terrible calamity for the small town. |
| innocence | 無辜 | N. | The jury returned a verdict of guilt despite the plea of innocence. |
| recreation | 娛樂 | N. | Hiking is her favorite form of outdoor recreation. |
| credit | 信用/貸款 | N. | She used her good credit to get a low-interest loan. |
| surplus | 盈餘 | N. | The government's unexpected surplus will be used to pay off debt. |
| manner | 方式/舉止 | N. | He spoke in a respectful manner to his elders. |
| monarchy | 君主制 | N. | The country is governed by a constitutional monarchy. |
| hesitation | 猶豫 | N. | She accepted the challenge without a moment of hesitation. |
| benefit | 利益 | N. | The new policy is designed for the benefit of all citizens. |
| accent | 口音 | N. | She speaks with a charming French accent. |
| benevolence | 仁慈 | N. | The king was renowned for his benevolence towards the poor. |
| plenty | 充足 | N. | There is plenty of food to feed everyone at the party. |
| import duty | 進口稅 | N. | The electronics are subject to a high import duty. |
| giantism | 巨人症 | N. | The medical condition is sometimes referred to as giantism. |
| rejection | 拒絕 | N. | The offer of sponsorship was met with a polite rejection. |
| inactivity | 不活動 | N. | The long period of inactivity caused his muscles to weaken. |
| limitation | 限制 | N. | The contract has a clear limitation on the use of company property. |
| disappointment | 失望 | N. | The failure of the launch was a huge disappointment. |
| abundance | 豐富 | N. | The harvest produced an abundance of fresh fruit. |
| vagueness | 模糊 | N. | The politician's speech was criticized for its intentional vagueness. |
| exemption | 豁免 | N. | The charity applied for a tax exemption. |
| justification | 理由 | N. | She gave a clear justification for her absence from the meeting. |
| anonymity | 匿名 | N. | The witness requested complete anonymity for fear of retaliation. |
| poverty | 貧困 | N. | He grew up in a life of extreme poverty. |
| income tax | 所得稅 | N. | Everyone earning above a certain threshold must pay income tax. |
| infertility | 不孕症 | N. | The clinic specializes in treating male and female infertility. |
| informality | 非正式 | N. | The meeting was conducted with surprising informality. |
| whole | 整體 | N. | They decided to take a small part rather than the whole. |
| monopoly | 壟斷 | N. | The large corporation holds a near monopoly on the software market. |
| inconvenience | 不便 | N. | I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay. |
| plasma | 血漿 | N. | Blood is made up of red cells, white cells, and plasma. |
| asset | 資產 | N. | Her biggest asset is her ability to speak four languages fluently. |
| contempt | 蔑視 | N. | The crowd shouted their contempt for the corrupt official. |
| near-sightedness | 近視 | N. | He suffers from chronic near-sightedness. |
| emigration | 移出 | N. | The country is facing a crisis due to high levels of youth emigration. |
| restraint | 克制 | N. | The police showed great restraint in handling the protest. |
| passivity | 被動 | N. | The company was criticized for its passivity in the face of market change. |
| boredom | 無聊 | N. | The children were complaining of extreme boredom on the long car ride. |
| demotivation | 失去動力 | N. | The lack of recognition led to widespread demotivation among staff. |
| isolation | 隔離/孤立 | N. | The prisoner was placed in solitary isolation as a punishment. |
| amateur | 業餘人士 | N. | The competition is open to both professionals and amateurs. |
| consumption | 消耗/攝取 | N. | Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health problems. |
| disconnection | 斷開 | N. | A moment of silence was observed for the victims of the plane disconnection. |
| estrangement | 疏遠 | N. | The divorce caused a painful estrangement between the siblings. |
| dictation | 聽寫 | N. | The secretary took the manager's letter by dictation. |
| microeconomics | 個體經濟學 | N. | He teaches both microeconomics and macroeconomics. |
| minority | 少數 | N. | Only a small minority of the members voted against the proposal. |
| Service Industry | 服務業 | N. | The city's economy is shifting towards the Service Industry. |
| anabolism | 合成代謝 | N. | Anabolism is the building up of complex molecules from simple ones. |
| civil service | 公務員制度 | N. | She left the private sector for a steady job in the civil service. |
| satisfaction | 滿意 | N. | Customer satisfaction is the main goal of the business. |
| acceptance | 接受 | N. | The offer of the job was immediately met with her acceptance. |
| cheerfulness | 開朗 | N. | Her constant cheerfulness is infectious. |
| immorality | 不道德 | N. | The novel explores themes of crime and immorality. |
| redundancy | 多餘/裁員 | N. | The company announced significant job redundancy due to restructuring. |
| malnutrition | 營養不良 | N. | The war-torn region is suffering from widespread malnutrition. |
| hobby | 嗜好 | N. | His main hobby outside of work is stamp collecting. |
| gain | 收益 | N. | The company made a significant financial gain last quarter. |
| abstract | 抽象 | N. | The philosophical text dealt with concepts in the abstract. |
| promotion | 晉升 | N. | She received a promotion to the role of team leader. |
| failure | 失敗 | N. | Despite the detailed plan, the project ended in complete failure. |
| paucity | 稀少 | N. | There is a paucity of evidence to support his claims. |
| disqualification | 取消資格 | N. | Cheating resulted in the runner's immediate disqualification. |
| quality | 質量 | N. | The factory prioritizes quality over sheer quantity of output. |
| moderation | 溫和/適度 | N. | The group called for moderation and dialogue between the two factions. |
| nomination | 提名 | N. | He announced his nomination to run for the local council seat. |
| inferiority | 低劣 | N. | She felt a deep sense of social inferiority among the wealthy guests. |
| exaggeration | 誇大 | N. | His story was a massive exaggeration of the real event. |
| calmness | 平靜 | N. | He handled the crisis with surprising calmness. |
| complexity | 複雜性 | N. | The sheer complexity of the legal case required a team of lawyers. |
| withdrawal | 撤回 | N. | The bank announced the immediate withdrawal of the faulty product. |
| inflation | 通貨膨脹 | N. | High inflation is eroding the purchasing power of consumers. |
| peace | 和平 | N. | The two nations are committed to maintaining a state of peace. |
| ignorance | 無知 | N. | The fight against ignorance is the first step towards progress. |
| transfer | 轉移 | N. | The bank charges a fee for international wire transfer. |
| healing | 治癒 | N. | The wound is showing signs of slow but steady healing. |
| accord | 協定 | N. | The two companies signed a new accord to collaborate on research. |
| acquittal | 無罪釋放 | N. | The acquittal of the defendant led to public outrage. |
| scholarship | 獎學金 | N. | She received a full scholarship to study medicine. |
| beginning | 開始 | N. | We are witnessing the beginning of a new era of space exploration. |
| disunity | 不和 | N. | The team's disunity contributed to their failure in the final match. |
| worthlessness | 無價值 | N. | The sudden collapse of the currency resulted in its worthlessness. |
| promiscuity | 濫交 | N. | The health campaign promotes safe practices over promiscuity. |
| fat soluble vitamins | 脂溶性維生素 | N. | Vitamin K is one of the fat soluble vitamins. |
| inflexibility | 缺乏變通 | N. | The manager's inflexibility caused unnecessary delays in the project. |
| predictable | 可預測的 | Adj. | The plot of the movie was far too predictable. |
| literal | 字面上的 | Adj. | The phrase 'kick the bucket' should not be taken in its literal sense. |
| disintegrated | 解體的 | Adj. | The team became completely disintegrated after the loss of its leader. |
| English | 中文 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| consanguinity | 血緣 | N. | Marriage between siblings is prohibited by law due to consanguinity. |
| duty | 稅/責任 | N. | He avoided paying duty on the imported luxury goods. |
| hyperopia | 遠視 | N. | She wears reading glasses to correct her mild hyperopia. |
| illiteracy | 文盲 | N. | The charity runs programs to combat adult illiteracy. |
| masculinity | 男子氣概 | N. | Toxic masculinity is a phrase used to criticize harmful gender norms. |
| negative-think | 消極思考 | N. | Try to replace habitual negative-think with more positive affirmations. |
| specialty | 專業/專長 | N. | His specialty is forensic accounting. |
| volunteering | 志願服務 | N. | Many students gain experience through local volunteering. |
| English Word / Antonym | 中文解釋 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| unrelated | 無關的 | Adj. | The two incidents were deemed unrelated by the police. |
| privilege | 特權 | N. | Voting is both a right and a privilege of citizenship. |
| myopia | 近視 | N. | Severe myopia requires high-prescription corrective lenses. |
| literacy | 識字 | N. | Digital literacy is essential for almost any job today. |
| femininity | 女性特質 | N. | The advertisement subtly plays on traditional ideas of femininity. |
| optimistic-think | 積極思考 | N. | Adopting an optimistic-think mindset can improve mental health. |
| generalization | 概括 | N. | Avoid making broad generalization about entire groups of people. |
| mandatory | 強制的 | Adj. | Military service is mandatory for all male citizens in that country. |
| English | 中文 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| a great pair of shinobi and samurai | 一對偉大的忍者和武士 | Noun Phrase | The film features a great pair of shinobi and samurai who must overcome their differences. |
| a refreshing realignment | 令人耳目一新的調整 | Noun Phrase | The CEO promised a refreshing realignment of the company's long-term strategy. |
| aerial kick | 空中踢 | Noun Phrase | The martial artist executed a perfect aerial kick during the competition. |
| age-old question | 老問題 / 歷史懸案 | Noun Phrase | Philosophers have debated the age-old question of free will for centuries. |
| animal instinct / animal nature | 動物本能 / 動物本性 | Noun Phrase | We sometimes act based on pure animal instinct rather than rational thought. |
| anti nuclear | 反核 | Adjective / Noun | The anti nuclear movement held a large demonstration outside the power plant. |
| at large | 在逃 / 大體上 | Adverbial Phrase | The suspect in the bank robbery is still at large. |
| at most | 最多 / 至多 | Adverbial Phrase | You should only spend $50 at most on a casual dinner. |
| bare minimum | 最低限度 / 僅僅夠用 | Noun Phrase | They only did the bare minimum required to pass the course. |
| biological clock | 生理時鐘 | Noun Phrase | Many women feel pressure from their biological clock as they age. |
| blood diamond | 血鑽石 | Noun | The trade in blood diamonds funds conflicts in war-torn regions. |
| boomer franchise | 嬰兒潮世代特許經營權 (長壽、經典 IP) | Noun Phrase | That classic space opera is a true boomer franchise, beloved by older generations. |
| buy the dip and sell the rally | 逢低買入，逢高賣出 | Verb Phrase | Successful traders often buy the dip and sell the rally to maximize profits. |
| call in the air strike | 呼叫空襲 | Verb Phrase | The ground troops had to call in the air strike for immediate support. |
| carbon tax | 碳稅 | Noun | The government is considering implementing a carbon tax to discourage pollution. |
| Carbon trading | 碳交易 | Noun | Carbon trading is a market-based approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
| casual sex | 隨便做愛 / 隨意的性關係 | Noun | They agreed to an arrangement involving only casual sex and no emotional commitment. |
| Casual Male aggression towards each other | 男性之間隨意的攻擊行為 | Noun Phrase | The study observed instances of Casual Male aggression towards each other during sports games. |
| Charity donations | 慈善捐款 | Noun Phrase | Charity donations are essential for non-profit organizations to operate. |
| charity events | 慈善活動 | Noun Phrase | She regularly volunteers to help organize charity events for the local shelter. |
| city tourism | 城市旅遊 | Noun | City tourism focuses on historical sites, museums, and urban culture. |
| coffee nap | 咖啡小睡 (喝咖啡後立刻小睡) | Noun | I take a coffee nap during my lunch break to feel more energized in the afternoon. |
| come out of the closet | 出櫃 | Idiom | He finally felt ready to come out of the closet to his family last year. |
| compulsory education | 義務教育 | Noun | In most countries, compulsory education extends up to the age of 16. |
| compulsory insurance / mandatory insurance | 強制保險 | Noun | Vehicle owners must have compulsory insurance before driving on public roads. |
| Considering about the price | 考慮到價格 | Prepositional Phrase | Considering about the price, this apartment offers excellent value. |
| consolation prize | 安慰獎 | Noun | Although she didn't win the main competition, she received a consolation prize. |
| corporal punishment | 體罰 | Noun | Many schools have banned corporal punishment as a disciplinary method. |
| cosmetic surgery | 整容手術 | Noun | She is considering getting cosmetic surgery to improve her self-confidence. |
| cost performance ratio | 性價比 | Noun Phrase | This smartphone has an excellent cost performance ratio compared to its competitors. |
| Dining voucher | 餐飲券 | Noun | The hotel offered a free dining voucher as part of the promotion package. |
| Do you agree with the referendum of the fourth nuclear power plant ? | 您同意對第四座核電廠進行全民公投嗎？ | Question | Do you agree with the referendum of the fourth nuclear power plant? |
| Do you believe that simplicity is beauty | 你相信簡單就是美嗎 | Question | Do you believe that simplicity is beauty in design and architecture? |
| dollar cost average | 平均美元成本法 | Noun Phrase | Investors use dollar cost average to mitigate the risk of buying at a high price. |
| early morning | 清晨 / 早上 | Noun Phrase | I like to go for a run in the early morning before the city wakes up. |
| electric cars | 電動車 | Noun | The government is promoting the use of electric cars to reduce air pollution. |
| engages your problem-solving skills | 培養你解決問題的能力 | Verb Phrase | This challenging puzzle actively engages your problem-solving skills. |
| entry barriers | 進入壁壘 | Noun Phrase | High capital investment creates significant entry barriers in the telecom industry. |
| European Union | 歐洲聯盟 | Proper Noun | The European Union is a political and economic union of member states. |
| exhaust gas | 廢氣 | Noun | Vehicles must pass an inspection to ensure their exhaust gas emissions are low. |
| Extended family | 大家庭 (祖父母、叔伯等) | Noun | We often celebrate holidays with our entire Extended family. |
| family crisis / family disruption | 家庭危機 / 家庭破裂 | Noun Phrase | The divorce led to a severe family crisis for the children. |
| fat soluble vitamins | 脂溶性維生素 | Noun Phrase | Fat soluble vitamins, like Vitamin D, are stored in the body's fatty tissues. |
| Fertility machine | 生育機 (比喻或戲稱) | Noun | (Informal/Figurative) She joked that her husband saw her as a Fertility machine due to his desire for many children. |
| folk remedy / folk therapy | 偏方 / 民間療法 | Noun Phrase | She tried a traditional folk remedy for her persistent cough. |
| French windows | 落地窗 | Noun | The living room is bright thanks to the large French windows. |
| friday after next | 下下週五 | Noun Phrase | The deadline for the project is friday after next. |
| friend with benefit | 有利益的朋友 / 炮友 | Noun Phrase | Their relationship is strictly a friend with benefit arrangement. |
| fringe benefits | 附加福利 / 員工福利 | Noun Phrase | The new job offers a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. |
| gaming industry | 博彩業 (賭博) / 遊戲業 (電動遊戲) | Noun | Macau is famous for its vibrant gaming industry. (博彩業) |
| Getting her riled up for no reason | 无缘无故惹她生气 | Verb Phrase | He apologized for Getting her riled up for no reason during the discussion. |
| give it a look | 看一看 / 瞧一瞧 | Verb Phrase | The manager said she would give it a look before making a decision. |
| gold certificate for TOEIC | 托業金牌 (金色證書) | Noun Phrase | Earning a gold certificate for TOEIC requires a score of 860 or higher. |
| gray industry | 灰色產業 (非黑非白，如博弈電玩、私營當鋪等) | Noun | The regulatory environment for the gray industry is often complex and ambiguous. |
| hanging out with friend | 和朋友出去玩 / 閒晃 | Verb Phrase | I spent the whole weekend hanging out with friend at the shopping mall. |
| Hassle free | 無憂無慮 / 無麻煩的 | Adjective Phrase | The travel agent promised a completely Hassle free vacation package. |
| high blood lipids | 高血脂 | Noun Phrase | Eating a balanced diet is important for managing high blood lipids. |
| hold a parade | 舉行遊行 | Verb Phrase | The city will hold a parade next month to celebrate the championship win. |
| Household chores | 家務 | Noun Phrase | My parents split the Household chores equally between all the children. |
| How is your life going up to this point？ | 走到這一步你的生活過得怎麼樣？ | Question | After all the changes, How is your life going up to this point? |
| Identical twins | 同卵雙胞胎 | Noun Phrase | Identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg. |
| impulse buying | 衝動性購買 | Noun | Supermarkets often place small items near the checkout counter to encourage impulse buying. |
| inquiry pricing | 詢價定價 | Noun Phrase | Due to market volatility, the company uses an inquiry pricing model. |
| inner beauty | 內在美 | Noun | She believes that inner beauty is far more important than outward appearance. |
| Japanese imagery | 日本意象 | Noun Phrase | The restaurant's design is heavily influenced by traditional Japanese imagery. |
| job fairs | 招聘會 | Noun | Recent graduates flocked to the local job fairs seeking employment opportunities. |
| Just for fame | 只為名利 / 僅為名譽 | Adverbial Phrase | His philanthropic efforts were seen by some as being Just for fame. |
| just in case | 萬一 / 以防萬一 | Adverbial Phrase | Take an umbrella, just in case it rains this afternoon. |
| keep the little gorillas in check | 控制小猩猩 (比喻：控制難管束的小孩或麻煩事) | Verb Phrase | The teacher had a hard time trying to keep the little gorillas in check during the field trip. |
| kick streamer | Kick 直播主 (Kick 是一個直播平台) | Noun | She is a popular kick streamer specializing in competitive video games. |
| legal party | 法律當事人 / 法律訴訟一方 | Noun Phrase | Both legal party members must sign the contract for it to be valid. |
| long-term endeavor | 長期努力 / 長期事業 | Noun Phrase | Learning a new language is a long-term endeavor that requires dedication. |
| lower and upper extremities | 下肢和上肢 | Noun Phrase | The physiotherapist checked the patient's mobility in both their lower and upper extremities. |
| lower extremities | 下肢 | Noun Phrase | Running puts a lot of stress on the lower extremities, so proper footwear is crucial. |
| make peace with | 和解 / 接受現實 | Verb Phrase | She decided to make peace with her past mistakes and move on. |
| marathon, not a sprint | 馬拉松，不是短跑 (比喻：需長期耐心而非速成) | Noun Phrase | Remember, career success is a marathon, not a sprint; steady effort wins. |
| maternity leave | 產假 | Noun | She plans to take six months of paid maternity leave after the baby is born. |
| meth use | 吸食冰毒 | Noun Phrase | The community program aims to reduce illegal drug activity, particularly meth use. |
| midlife crisis | 中年危機 | Noun | Purchasing a sports car is a classic sign of a midlife crisis. |
| minimum consumption amount | 最低消費金額 | Noun Phrase | The restaurant has a minimum consumption amount of $20 per person during peak hours. |
| minimum wage | 最低工資 | Noun | The debate over raising the minimum wage continues to be a hot topic in politics. |
| minimum wage laws | 最低工資法 | Noun Phrase | The new minimum wage laws are designed to help low-income workers. |
| mock test | 模擬測試 | Noun | Students should take a mock test before the actual exam to practice time management. |
| moral fanatic / moral zealot | 道德狂熱者 / 道德狂徒 | Noun | He was dismissed as a moral fanatic because of his extreme, uncompromising views. |
| National Pension Insurance | 國民年金保險 | Proper Noun | Citizens are required to contribute to the National Pension Insurance scheme. |
| No turning back | 沒有回頭路 / 義無反顧 | Adverbial Phrase | Once the contract is signed, there is No turning back on the deal. |
| one night stand | 一夜情 | Noun | He regretted the one night stand and wished he had been more careful. |
| one-time event | 一次性事件 | Noun Phrase | The festival was promoted as a unique one-time event that will not be repeated. |
| opposition party | 反對黨 / 在野黨 | Noun Phrase | The opposition party criticized the government's handling of the economy. |
| oriental valentine's day | 東方情人節 / 七夕 (主要指七夕) | Proper Noun | The Qixi Festival is often referred to as the oriental valentine's day in some parts of Asia. |
| outer beauty | 外在美 | Noun | She focuses on fitness and fashion to enhance her outer beauty. |
| parental leave | 育嬰假 | Noun | Parental leave allows both fathers and mothers to take time off to care for a new child. |
| paternal twin | 雙胞胎父親 (應為 Fraternal twin 異卵雙胞胎) | Noun Phrase | Correction: The intended term is likely fraternal twin (異卵雙胞胎), which are genetically less similar than identical twins. |
| petrol cars | 汽油車 | Noun | As electric vehicles become more popular, the market share of petrol cars is declining. |
| phrasal verb | 短語動詞 | Noun | 'Look up' is a common phrasal verb meaning 'to search for information'. |
| political correct | 政治正確 | Adjective Phrase | The spokesperson was careful to ensure all his statements were political correct. |
| portraying a dragon | 描繪龍 | Verb Phrase | The artist is known for portraying a dragon with incredible detail and dynamism. |
| pronouns are dead | 代名詞已死 (俚語/網路用語，指代名詞在網路文化中可能帶有爭議或被濫用) | Slang/Phrase | The meme suggests that in certain online circles, the phrase "pronouns are dead" is used to mock identity politics. |
| put out a fire | 滅火 | Verb Phrase | Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to put out a fire on the third floor. |
| rain check | 雨檢查 / 改天 (延期) | Noun | I can't come tonight, but can I take a rain check on your invitation? |
| recall vote | 罷免投票 | Noun | The citizens initiated a recall vote against the mayor due to public dissatisfaction. |
| regular employee | 正式員工 | Noun | After the probation period, he was officially promoted to a regular employee. |
| roll up sleeves | 挽起袖子 (比喻：準備認真工作) | Verb Phrase | It's time to roll up sleeves and start tackling the backlog of work. |
| rooting for you | 支持你 / 為你加油 | Idiom | I heard about your competition; I'm rooting for you all the way! |
| ruling party | 執政黨 | Noun Phrase | The ruling party faces increasing public scrutiny over its economic policies. |
| safety boundary | 安全界限 | Noun Phrase | Parents must establish a clear safety boundary regarding their children's online activities. |
| Salary grade | 薪資等級 | Noun Phrase | Her promotion came with a significant increase in her Salary grade. |
| Sarok Festival | 沙羅節 (菲律賓特定節日) | Proper Noun | Tourists flock to the town every year to witness the vibrant Sarok Festival. |
| School of fish | 一群魚 | Noun Phrase | Divers were amazed to see a huge School of fish swimming in unison. |
| Self-guided tour | 自助行 / 自助導覽 | Noun Phrase | We decided to take a Self-guided tour of the city rather than a pre-arranged one. |
| sense of ceremony / sense of ritual | 儀式感 | Noun Phrase | Lighting candles and using special tableware adds a sense of ceremony to dinner. |
| separation fee | 離職費 / 分離費 (通常指分手或解散時的費用) | Noun | The contract stipulated a substantial separation fee if the partnership was dissolved prematurely. |
| sexual orientation | 性取向 | Noun Phrase | Discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal in this state. |
| Should I congratulate you? | 要不要恭喜你？ | Question | You look incredibly happy! Should I congratulate you on some good news? |
| side hustle | 副業 / 兼職 | Noun | She uses her artistic talent as a side hustle to earn extra money. |
| Sinulog Festival | 錫努洛格節 (菲律賓宿霧特定節日) | Proper Noun | The Sinulog Festival in Cebu is one of the most famous and colorful festivals in the Philippines. |
| skill for bonus points | 加分技能 | Noun Phrase | Knowledge of a third language is a valuable skill for bonus points on a resume. |
| social climber | 社交攀登者 (為求社會地位而結交權貴者) | Noun | Many criticized her as a social climber after she started dating the wealthy businessman. |
| special Budget | 特別預算 | Noun Phrase | The city council approved a special Budget for infrastructure repair projects. |
| spread out your risk | 分散您的風險 | Verb Phrase | Financial advisors recommend that you spread out your risk across different types of investments. |
| stealth action series | 潛行動作系列 (遊戲類型) | Noun Phrase | I've always been a fan of the classic stealth action series like Metal Gear. |
| stick together | 聚在一起 / 團結 | Phrasal Verb | Despite the arguments, the family always manages to stick together in hard times. |
| stock farming | 畜牧業 | Noun | Stock farming is a major economic activity in the rural areas of the country. |
| stomp out | 跺腳 / 根除 | Phrasal Verb | The government promised to stomp out corruption in the public sector. |
| Storm surge | 風暴潮 | Noun | Coastal regions are highly vulnerable to damage from a severe Storm surge. |
| student loan | 助學貸款 | Noun | She is worried about repaying her large student loan after graduation. |
| tacit understanding | 默契 / 默許 | Noun Phrase | There was a tacit understanding between them that they would not discuss the past. |
| tap water | 自來水 | Noun | In this country, the tap water is safe to drink without boiling. |
| tax season | 報稅季 | Noun | Accountants are extremely busy during tax season, which runs from February to May. |
| Tell a yellow joke | 講黃色笑話 | Verb Phrase | He was warned not to Tell a yellow joke in a professional meeting. |
| The bottom five / The last five in ranking / The five with the lowest score | 倒數五名 / 排名倒數五名 / 得分最低的五個 | Noun Phrase | According to the evaluation, his performance placed him among The bottom five in the team. |
| the Middle Way | 中庸之道 | Noun Phrase | She always advocates for the Middle Way instead of extreme solutions. |
| their coping mechanisms are deemed toxic | 他們的應對機制被認為是有害的 | Sentence Fragment | The therapist noted that their coping mechanisms are deemed toxic to their mental health. |
| THESE ACTIVITIES ARE EXCLUSIVE TO WHITE PEOPLE | 這些活動是白人獨有的 (可能是諷刺或特定社論表達) | Sentence Fragment | (Contextual/Polemical) The statement suggests that THESE ACTIVITIES ARE EXCLUSIVE TO WHITE PEOPLE due to historical or cultural exclusion. |
| to bear failure / to cope with failure | 承受失敗 / 應對失敗 | Verb Phrase | Learning to cope with failure is an essential part of personal growth. |
| To learn the culture / To learn various cultures. | 學習文化 / 學習不同的文化。 | Verb Phrase | Traveling abroad is a great opportunity To learn the culture of a new country. |
| too idealistic / too unrealistic | 太理想主義 / 太不切實際 | Adjective Phrase | His plan was rejected by the board because they found it too idealistic. |
| topless | 赤裸上身 | Adjective / Adverb | Sunbathing topless is permitted on certain beaches in Europe. |
| traditional narratives | 傳統敘事 | Noun Phrase | The film challenges the traditional narratives of wartime heroism. |
| transaction fee / agency fees / endorsement fee / commission fee | 手續費 / 代理費 / 背書費 / 佣金 | Noun Phrase | The bank charges a low transaction fee for international transfers. |
| Trial | 審判 / 試驗 | Noun | The accused stood silent during the murder Trial. (審判) |
| turning point | 轉折點 | Noun | Meeting his mentor was a major turning point in his career. |
| up for trying new thing | 準備嘗試新事物 | Adjective Phrase | I'm always up for trying new thing and experiencing different cuisines. |
| value-added skills | 增值技能 | Noun Phrase | Fluency in multiple languages is considered a value-added skills in the global market. |
| vast majority of population | 絕大多數人口 | Noun Phrase | The vast majority of population now owns a smartphone. |
| vicious circle | 惡性循環 | Noun | Stress can lead to poor sleep, which then increases stress, creating a vicious circle. |
| volatile memory | 易失性存儲器 | Noun | RAM is a type of volatile memory that loses its data when power is turned off. |
| volunteer work | 志工工作 | Noun | She dedicates her weekends to volunteer work at the local animal shelter. |
| wade into vicious battles | 陷入惡戰 / 涉入殘酷的鬥爭 | Verb Phrase | The politician had to wade into vicious battles with his opponents during the campaign. |
| water soluble vitamins | 水溶性維生素 | Noun Phrase | Water soluble vitamins, like Vitamin C, are not easily stored in the body. |
| What do you think happens after life? | 你認為生命之後會發生什麼？ | Question | The philosophy class debated the question, What do you think happens after life? |
| white supremacy | 白人至上 | Noun | The rise of groups advocating for white supremacy is a serious social concern. |
| Withdrawal symptoms | 戒斷症狀 | Noun Phrase | Patients often experience unpleasant Withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking the medication. |
| You asked for it / You deserve it | 你自找的 / 你應得的 | Idiom/Phrase | After constantly teasing him, she finally got mad. Well, You asked for it. |
| you can file a leave for a month | 你可以請一個月的假 | Sentence Fragment | If you need a break, you can file a leave for a month with the HR department. |
| zigzag walk | 之字形步行 | Noun Phrase | The soldiers were trained to use a zigzag walk pattern to avoid enemy fire. |
| English Word / Antonym | 中文解釋 | POS | 常用搭配 / 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| samurai (Related to shinobi/samurai) | 武士 | Noun | The samurai adhered to the code of Bushido. |
| reversal (Antonym of realignment) | 逆轉 / 反轉 | Noun | The unexpected reversal of policy shocked the investors. |
| ground attack (Related to aerial kick) | 地面攻擊 | Noun Phrase | His strategy involved a mix of ground attack moves and submissions. |
| timeless question (Synonym of age-old question) | 永恆的問題 | Noun Phrase | The search for happiness remains a timeless question. |
| humanity (Antonym of animal nature) | 人性 / 人道 | Noun | Showing humanity towards those in need is crucial. |
| pro-nuclear (Antonym of anti nuclear) | 擁核的 | Adjective | The country has a strong pro-nuclear energy lobby. |
| in custody (Antonym of at large) | 被拘留 / 羈押中 | Adverbial Phrase | The suspect was finally caught and is now in custody. |
| at least (Antonym of at most) | 至少 | Adverbial Phrase | You need at least five years of experience for this senior role. |
| maximum effort (Antonym of bare minimum) | 最大努力 | Noun Phrase | Success requires maximum effort and full dedication. |
| circadian rhythm (Related to biological clock) | 晝夜節律 | Noun Phrase | Changes in light exposure can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm. |
| conflict mineral (Related to blood diamond) | 衝突礦產 | Noun | Companies must ensure their supply chains are free of conflict mineral. |
| niche market (Antonym of boomer franchise, suggesting small/new) | 利基市場 | Noun | They are trying to penetrate a niche market with their unique product. |
| short-term trade (Antonym of buy the dip...) | 短線交易 | Noun Phrase | He prefers short-term trade strategies rather than long-term investing. |
| aerial bombardment (Synonym of air strike) | 空中轟炸 | Noun | The city was evacuated ahead of the impending aerial bombardment. |
| emission trading (Synonym of Carbon trading) | 排放交易 | Noun | Emission trading is a cap-and-trade system for pollutants. |
| marital affair (Related to casual sex) | 婚外情 | Noun | The novel is a dramatic tale about a destructive marital affair. |
| mutual respect (Antonym of Casual Male aggression...) | 互相尊重 | Noun | Establishing mutual respect is the foundation of any good partnership. |
| philanthropy (Related to Charity donations) | 慈善事業 / 博愛 | Noun | The billionaire is renowned for his extensive philanthropy. |
| rural tourism (Antonym of city tourism) | 鄉村旅遊 | Noun | Many travelers prefer rural tourism for peace and quiet. |
| siesta (Related to coffee nap) | 午睡 / 午休 | Noun | It is common practice to take a siesta in hot countries. |
| outing (Antonym of come out of the closet) | 逼迫出櫃 | Noun | The scandal involved the involuntary outing of a political figure. |
| mandatory schooling (Synonym of compulsory education) | 強制入學 | Noun Phrase | The law requires mandatory schooling for all children up to the age of 18. |
| voluntary insurance (Antonym of compulsory insurance) | 自願保險 | Noun | Life insurance is typically voluntary insurance, not required by law. |
| ignoring the price (Antonym of Considering about the price) | 忽略價格 | Verb Phrase | He purchased the luxury watch, seemingly ignoring the price. |
| first prize (Antonym of consolation prize) | 首獎 / 頭獎 | Noun | She was overjoyed to win the first prize in the international competition. |
| scolding (Antonym of corporal punishment) | 責罵 | Noun | The teacher gave the student a harsh scolding for cheating. |
| reconstructive surgery (Related to cosmetic surgery) | 重建手術 | Noun | Victims of severe burns often require reconstructive surgery. |
| affordability (Related to cost performance ratio) | 負擔能力 | Noun | The new public housing project is designed for improved affordability. |
| coupon (Synonym of Dining voucher) | 優惠券 | Noun | Don't forget to use your coupon before it expires tomorrow. |
| plebiscite (Synonym of referendum) | 全民投票 | Noun | The region is holding a plebiscite on the issue of independence. |
| complexity (Antonym of simplicity) | 複雜性 | Noun | He argued that the design's complexity was part of its charm. |
| lump sum investment (Antonym of dollar cost average) | 一次性投資 | Noun Phrase | Some investors prefer a lump sum investment when the market is low. |
| late afternoon (Antonym of early morning) | 傍晚 | Noun Phrase | We decided to meet up around late afternoon for coffee. |
| fossil fuel cars (Related to electric cars) | 燃油汽車 | Noun | The government aims to phase out fossil fuel cars by 2040. |
| critical thinking (Related to problem-solving skills) | 批判性思維 | Noun Phrase | The university course emphasizes the development of critical thinking. |
| exit barriers (Related to entry barriers) | 退出壁壘 | Noun Phrase | High fixed costs often create significant exit barriers for businesses. |
| United Nations (Related to European Union) | 聯合國 | Proper Noun | The United Nations promotes international cooperation and peace. |
| clean air (Antonym of exhaust gas) | 清潔空氣 | Noun | The new policies are intended to ensure access to clean air in urban areas. |
| nuclear family (Antonym of Extended family) | 核心家庭 | Noun | The nuclear family typically consists only of parents and their children. |
| domestic violence (Related to family crisis) | 家庭暴力 | Noun | The shelter provides refuge for victims of domestic violence. |
| hydrophilic (Antonym of fat soluble) | 親水的 | Adjective | Vitamins that are hydrophilic dissolve easily in water. |
| IVF (Related to Fertility machine, actual tech) | 體外受精 | Abbreviation | IVF is a common fertility treatment for couples struggling to conceive. |
| conventional medicine (Antonym of folk remedy) | 傳統醫學 / 西醫 | Noun Phrase | She opted for conventional medicine rather than unproven remedies. |
| bay window (Related to French windows) | 凸窗 | Noun | The apartment features a charming little bay window overlooking the park. |
| the week after next (Synonym of friday after next) | 下下週 | Noun Phrase | We will finalize the report the week after next. |
| casual acquaintance (Related to friend with benefit) | 泛泛之交 | Noun | I know him as a casual acquaintance from my previous job. |
| remuneration (Synonym of fringe benefits) | 報酬 / 薪酬 | Noun | The total remuneration package includes the salary and all benefits. |
| eSports (Related to gaming industry) | 電子競技 | Noun | The popularity of eSports has grown exponentially in the past decade. |
| calming her down (Antonym of Getting her riled up...) | 安撫她 | Verb Phrase | He spent an hour calming her down after the stressful phone call. |
| ignore it (Antonym of give it a look) | 忽略它 | Verb Phrase | You should simply ignore it and focus on the main task. |
| distinction (Related to gold certificate for TOEIC) | 榮譽 / 傑出表現 | Noun | She graduated with distinction in her final year of university. |
| white-collar crime (Related to gray industry) | 白領犯罪 | Noun | Embezzlement is a form of white-collar crime that rarely involves violence. |
| solitude (Antonym of hanging out with friend) | 獨處 / 孤獨 | Noun | She values her time for solitude and reflection after a busy week. |
| stressful (Antonym of Hassle free) | 有壓力的 / 麻煩的 | Adjective | Planning a wedding can be a very stressful process. |
| low cholesterol (Antonym of high blood lipids) | 低膽固醇 | Noun Phrase | This recipe is a healthier option as it is naturally low cholesterol. |
| cancel a rally (Antonym of hold a parade) | 取消集會 | Verb Phrase | They had to cancel a rally due to the sudden severe weather warning. |
| paid labor (Antonym of Household chores) | 有償勞動 | Noun Phrase | The majority of the household's income comes from their paid labor. |
| Where are you heading next? (Related to How is your life...) | 你的下一步計畫是什麼? | Question | Considering your achievements, Where are you heading next? |
| fraternal twins (Antonym/Contrast to Identical twins) | 異卵雙胞胎 | Noun Phrase | Unlike identical twins, fraternal twins can be of different sexes. |
| planned purchase (Antonym of impulse buying) | 計劃性購買 | Noun Phrase | Most big-ticket items require a careful planned purchase. |
| fixed price (Antonym of inquiry pricing) | 固定價格 | Noun Phrase | All items in the store are sold at a fixed price with no negotiation. |
| outward appearance (Antonym of inner beauty) | 外表 | Noun Phrase | People often judge others based on their immediate outward appearance. |
| cultural motif (Related to Japanese imagery) | 文化主題 / 圖案 | Noun Phrase | The building's facade is decorated with a geometric cultural motif. |
| networking events (Related to job fairs) | 聯誼活動 / 社交場合 | Noun Phrase | Attending networking events is key to finding opportunities in the industry. |
| for the greater good (Antonym of Just for fame) | 為了更大的利益 | Adverbial Phrase | She donated anonymously, doing it for the greater good. |
| at all costs (Antonym of just in case) | 不惜一切代價 | Adverbial Phrase | He was determined to finish the project at all costs. |
| micromanagement (Related to keep the little gorillas in check) | 微觀管理 | Noun | Excessive micromanagement stifles creativity and independence. |
| twitch streamer (Related to kick streamer) | Twitch 直播主 | Noun | Before moving platforms, he was a well-known twitch streamer. |
| third party (Related to legal party) | 第三方 | Noun | A neutral third party was brought in to mediate the dispute. |
| short-term project (Antonym of long-term endeavor) | 短期專案 | Noun Phrase | We're focusing only on short-term project goals for the rest of the quarter. |
| trunk and head (Related to lower and upper extremities) | 軀幹和頭部 | Noun Phrase | The accident caused severe injuries to the victim's trunk and head. |
| upper extremities (Antonym of lower extremities) | 上肢 | Noun Phrase | Injuries to the upper extremities are common in contact sports. |
| hold a grudge (Antonym of make peace with) | 懷恨在心 | Verb Phrase | It's unproductive to hold a grudge over minor disagreements. |
| quick fix (Antonym of marathon, not a sprint) | 權宜之計 / 快速解決方案 | Noun Phrase | He realized there was no quick fix for the underlying issue. |
| paternity leave (Related to maternity leave) | 陪產假 | Noun | Modern companies increasingly offer generous paternity leave benefits. |
| drug abstinence (Antonym of meth use) | 戒毒 / 禁毒 | Noun | The center provides counseling for drug abstinence and recovery. |
| quarter-life crisis (Related to midlife crisis) | 四分之一人生危機 (約20-30歲) | Noun | She's dealing with a quarter-life crisis as she rethinks her career path. |
| no cover charge (Antonym of minimum consumption amount) | 無最低消費 | Noun Phrase | The bar advertised no cover charge on Tuesday nights. |
| living wage (Related to minimum wage) | 維生工資 | Noun | Activists are pushing for a living wage that meets basic living expenses. |
| labor law (Related to minimum wage laws) | 勞動法 | Noun | The company must strictly adhere to the national labor law. |
| actual exam (Antonym of mock test) | 實際考試 | Noun Phrase | Students must perform well on the actual exam to gain admission. |
| pragmatist (Antonym of moral fanatic) | 實用主義者 | Noun | A good leader should be a pragmatist, not a dreamer. |
| social security (Related to National Pension Insurance) | 社會安全 / 社會保險 | Noun | He relies on his social security payments for his monthly income. |
| commitment (Antonym of No turning back) | 承諾 / 義務 | Noun | We need a firm commitment from both parties before proceeding. |
| long-term relationship (Antonym of one night stand) | 長期關係 | Noun Phrase | She is seeking a meaningful long-term relationship, not casual dating. |
| annual event (Antonym of one-time event) | 年度活動 | Noun Phrase | The book fair is a highly anticipated annual event in the city. |
| minority party (Related to opposition party) | 少數黨 | Noun Phrase | The minority party holds a critical swing vote in the legislature. |
| western valentine's day (Contrast to oriental valentine's day) | 西方情人節 (2/14) | Proper Noun | Flowers are the most common gift on western valentine's day. |
| inner self (Related to outer beauty) | 內在自我 | Noun | Meditation helps you connect with your deeper inner self. |
| sick leave (Related to parental leave) | 病假 | Noun | I had to take a week of sick leave due to the flu. |
| electric vehicle (Related to petrol cars) | 電動車 | Noun | Many governments offer subsidies for buying an electric vehicle. |
| idiom (Related to phrasal verb) | 慣用語 / 成語 | Noun | Learning idiom helps to make your English sound more natural. |
| politically incorrect (Antonym of political correct) | 政治不正確 | Adjective Phrase | Some jokes are considered amusing precisely because they are politically incorrect. |
| depicting a phoenix (Related to portraying a dragon) | 描繪鳳凰 | Verb Phrase | The ancient tapestry is famous for depicting a phoenix rising from the ashes. |
| lingering questions (Related to pronouns are dead) | 懸而未決的問題 | Noun Phrase | There are still many lingering questions about the nature of consciousness. |
| start a fire (Antonym of put out a fire) | 縱火 / 點火 | Verb Phrase | The camp counselor showed the children how to safely start a fire. |
| postpone (Related to rain check) | 延期 | Verb | They decided to postpone the meeting until after the holidays. |
| referendum (Related to recall vote) | 公民投票 | Noun | The controversial amendment will be put to a national referendum. |
| contract worker (Antonym of regular employee) | 契約工 | Noun Phrase | Many companies hire contract worker for specific short-term projects. |
| relax (Antonym of roll up sleeves) | 放鬆 / 休息 | Verb | It's important to relax after a long and stressful week. |
| opposing you (Antonym of rooting for you) | 反對你 | Verb Phrase | The entire committee is currently opposing you on the proposal. |
| majority party (Antonym of ruling party) | 多數黨 | Noun Phrase | The majority party holds a controlling number of seats in the parliament. |
| personal boundary (Synonym of safety boundary) | 個人界線 | Noun Phrase | Setting a personal boundary is important for maintaining mental well-being. |
| wage scale (Synonym of Salary grade) | 工資等級 | Noun Phrase | The company operates on a transparent wage scale for all positions. |
| local custom (Related to Sarok Festival) | 地方習俗 | Noun Phrase | Tourists should respect the local custom when visiting the village. |
| shoal (Synonym of School of fish) | 魚群 | Noun | The fishermen located a large shoal of sardines near the coast. |
| guided tour (Antonym of Self-guided tour) | 有導遊的旅行 | Noun Phrase | We booked a fully guided tour to ensure we didn't miss any historical details. |
| mindfulness (Related to sense of ceremony) | 正念 | Noun | Practicing mindfulness can increase your appreciation for small, daily rituals. |
| severance package (Related to separation fee) | 資遣費 / 離職金 | Noun Phrase | He negotiated a generous severance package after being laid off. |
| gender identity (Related to sexual orientation) | 性別認同 | Noun Phrase | Laws are expanding to protect individuals based on both sexual orientation and gender identity. |
| Congratulations! (Synonym of Should I congratulate you?) | 恭喜！ | Interjection | Congratulations! Your hard work finally paid off. |
| main job (Antonym of side hustle) | 主要工作 | Noun Phrase | She is dedicated to her main job as a software engineer. |
| cultural heritage (Related to Sinulog Festival) | 文化遺產 | Noun | The organization works to preserve the city's unique cultural heritage. |
| core competency (Antonym of skill for bonus points) | 核心競爭力 | Noun Phrase | The firm's core competency lies in its proprietary software development. |
| egalitarian (Antonym of social climber) | 平等主義者 | Adjective | She is known for her egalitarian views and treating everyone the same. |
| regular budget (Antonym of special Budget) | 一般預算 | Noun Phrase | Most of the department's expenses are covered by the regular budget. |
| concentrate the risk (Antonym of spread out your risk) | 集中風險 | Verb Phrase | Many financial experts advise against concentrate the risk in a single stock. |
| first-person shooter (Contrast to stealth action series) | 第一人稱射擊遊戲 | Noun Phrase | His favorite video game genre is the first-person shooter. |
| drift apart (Antonym of stick together) | 疏遠 / 關係變淡 | Phrasal Verb | After graduation, the college friends slowly began to drift apart. |
| crop farming (Contrast to stock farming) | 農作物種植業 | Noun | The region's economy is equally reliant on crop farming and manufacturing. |
| foster (Antonym of stomp out) | 促進 / 培養 | Verb | The school aims to foster creativity in its students. |
| tidal wave (Related to Storm surge) | 海嘯 | Noun | The earthquake triggered a devastating tidal wave that hit the coast. |
| scholarship (Antonym of student loan) | 獎學金 | Noun | She was awarded a full scholarship to cover her tuition fees. |
| explicit agreement (Antonym of tacit understanding) | 明確協議 | Noun Phrase | The contract requires an explicit agreement on all terms before signing. |
| bottled water (Antonym of tap water) | 瓶裝水 | Noun | Many tourists prefer to drink bottled water rather than local tap water. |
| fiscal year (Related to tax season) | 財政年度 | Noun | The company's fiscal year ends on December 31st. |
| clean joke (Antonym of Tell a yellow joke) | 乾淨笑話 / 適合所有人的笑話 | Noun Phrase | The comedian specializes in telling funny, completely clean joke. |
| the top ten (Antonym of The bottom five) | 前十名 | Noun Phrase | Her hard work paid off, placing her among the top ten performers. |
| extremism (Antonym of the Middle Way) | 極端主義 | Noun | The political climate is unfortunately being driven by increasing extremism. |
| healthy coping skills (Antonym of toxic coping mechanisms) | 健康的應對技巧 | Noun Phrase | The workshop teaches participants healthy coping skills for managing stress. |
| universal access (Antonym of exclusive activities) | 普遍使用 / 普遍享有 | Noun Phrase | The library advocates for universal access to information for all residents. |
| to succeed (Antonym of to bear failure) | 成功 / 獲勝 | Verb | She worked tirelessly, determined to succeed in her new venture. |
| To ignore the language (Antonym of To learn the culture) | 忽略語言 | Verb Phrase | You cannot effectively communicate if you To ignore the language of the region. |
| practical (Antonym of too idealistic) | 實用的 / 實際的 | Adjective | We need a practical solution that can be implemented immediately. |
| fully clothed (Antonym of topless) | 穿著整齊 | Adjective | You must be fully clothed to enter the museum. |
| contemporary stories (Antonym of traditional narratives) | 當代故事 | Noun Phrase | The author is known for his sharp and insightful contemporary stories. |
| brokerage fee (Related to transaction fee) | 經紀費 | Noun | Buying real estate often involves a significant brokerage fee. |
| Settlement (Antonym of Trial) | 和解 / 解決 | Noun | They managed to reach a quick Settlement outside of court. |
| dead end (Antonym of turning point) | 死路 / 絕境 | Noun | He realized his current career path was a dead end. |
| set in one's ways (Antonym of up for trying new thing) | 墨守成規 / 固執 | Adjective Phrase | My grandfather is very set in one's ways and resists all change. |
| basic qualifications (Antonym of value-added skills) | 基本資格 | Noun Phrase | A high school diploma is a basic qualifications for this entry-level job. |
| small minority (Antonym of vast majority of population) | 一小部分人 | Noun Phrase | A small minority of students chose to skip the orientation. |
| virtuous circle (Antonym of vicious circle) | 良性循環 | Noun | Good results lead to motivation, creating a virtuous circle of success. |
| non-volatile memory (Antonym of volatile memory) | 非易失性存儲器 | Noun | Flash drives use non-volatile memory to store data permanently. |
| paid employment (Antonym of volunteer work) | 有償就業 | Noun Phrase | After graduation, she quickly found paid employment in her field. |
| flee the fight (Antonym of wade into vicious battles) | 逃離戰鬥 | Verb Phrase | When outnumbered, their best option was to flee the fight. |
| liposoluble (Synonym of fat soluble) | 脂溶性的 | Adjective | Vitamin E is a liposoluble antioxidant found in many nuts and seeds. |
| What is your philosophy? (Related to What do you think happens after life?) | 你的哲學是什麼? | Question | In difficult times, What is your philosophy for maintaining optimism? |
| racial equality (Antonym of white supremacy) | 種族平等 | Noun | The organization is dedicated to promoting racial equality in the workplace. |
| rehabilitation (Related to Withdrawal symptoms) | 康復 / 復健 | Noun | He underwent months of intensive rehabilitation to overcome his addiction. |
| It was my fault (Antonym of You asked for it) | 是我的錯 | Phrase | Instead of blaming others, he admitted, "It was my fault." |
| I need a break (Related to you can file a leave...) | 我需要休息 | Phrase | After working overtime all week, I need a break. |
| straight line (Antonym of zigzag walk) | 直線 | Noun Phrase | The robot was programmed to move in a precise straight line. |