Words in Use
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check
[tʃɛk]
n. 帳單（= bill）；支票；檢查
vt. & vi. 檢查，核對；確認
=
examination
They are checking Zion’s record.
他們正在核對席恩的紀錄。
Tammy checked her wallet and found it was empty.
譚美確認了一下她的錢包，發現裡面是空的。
You need to check in at the hotel first.
你得先在飯店辦理住房手續。
The waitress gave me the check for dinner.
女服務生把晚餐的帳單交給我。
This is a check for $65,000.
這是一張 6 萬 5 千美元的支票。
Raymond gave the report a quick check for mistakes.
雷蒙德快速檢查這份報告是否有誤。
多益棕色英檢初級高中 Level 1
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rent
rɛnt]
vt. 出租，租給
vt. & vi. 租借
n. 租金
I rent an apartment from Mr. Wang for NT$6,000 a month.
我向王先生租了一間公寓，每月新臺幣 6,000 元。
Becky was still considering buying or renting an apartment in this city.
貝琪還在考慮要在這城市買還是租公寓。
Mr. Brown makes ends meet by renting rooms (out) to students.
布朗先生把房間租給學生，以維持收支平衡。
How much is your monthly rent for your apartment?
你每月公寓租金是多少錢？
That rich landlord has five apartments for rent.
那個有錢的房東有 5 棟公寓要出租。
多益棕色英檢初級高中 Level 2
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toll
[tol]
vi. (鐘聲) 響起
n. 過路費 ; 傷亡人數
Hannah just got a job collecting tolls on the freeway.
漢娜剛找到一份在高速公路上收過路費的工作。
The hurricane took a heavy toll, causing the death of hundreds of people.
該颶風造成重大傷亡，導致數百人死亡。
The church bell tolled in mourning for those who died in the accident.
教堂的鐘聲響起，為在該起意外中死亡的人哀悼。
多益藍色英檢中高高中 Level 5
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subscription
[səbˋskrɪpʃən]
n. . 訂閱
=
a subscription to sth
=
take out a subscription to sth
=
cancel / renew a subscription
My subscription toThe New York Times expired
last month.
我訂閱的《紐約時報》上個月到期。
If you’re interested in taking out a subscription to
The Economist, please fill out this form online.
你若有興趣辦理訂閱《經濟學人》雜誌，請上網填寫表格。
英檢中高高中 Level 6
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fee
[fi]
n. 服務費，費用
You have to pay a monthly membership fee to use this fitness center.
使用這家健身中心得先付會員月費。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 2
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booth
[buθ]
n. 亭子
An old lady kept rushing me when I was in the telephone booth making an urgent call. It was so annoying!
當我在電話亭內打一通緊急電話時，一位老太太不斷催促我。真是煩死人了!
高中 Level 5
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monthly
[ˋmʌnθlɪ]
a. 每月的
n. 月刊
adv. 每月地
Roger usually spends his monthly allowance on clothes.
羅傑通常把他每個月的零用錢都拿去買衣服。
I pay my phone bill monthly.
我每個月付一次電話費。
I pay my phone bill on a monthly basis.
我每個月付一次電話費。
National Geographic is a famous monthly that is published in many languages.
《國家地理雜誌》是一份以多種語言出版的著名月刊。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 3
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streaming
[ˋstrimɪŋ]
n. （影音的）串流
The site offers new subscribers free movie streaming for the first month.
這個網站為新訂戶提供第一個月的免費電影串流。
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fine
[faɪn]
adv. 令人滿意地
adj. 優良的，漂亮的；晴朗的；細微的
n. & vt. 罰款
The store around the corner sells fine jewelry.
街角那家店販售高級珠寶。
I don’t want to work on such a fine day.
我不想在天氣這麼好的日子裡工作。
There is a fine line between love and hate.
愛與恨只有一線之隔。
Bill got a NT$6,000 fine for speeding.
比爾因超速被罰款新臺幣 6,000 元。
Bill was fined NT$6,000 for speeding.
比爾因超速被罰款新臺幣 6,000 元。
Cassandra did fine on the exam.
卡珊卓考試考得很好。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 1
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interest
[ˋɪntərɪst]
vt. 使......感興趣
n. 興趣;愛好
n. 利息[U]
三態
interest / interested [ˋɪntərɪstɪd] / interested [ˋɪntərɪstɪd]
=
hobby
=
attract
The novel interested me a lot. I want to read it again.
我對那本小說很感興趣。我想要再讀一遍。
I have no interest in music. I love dancing.
我對音樂沒興趣，我喜歡跳舞。
Playing computer games is Henry's main interest.
亨利最主要的嗜好是玩電腦遊戲。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 1
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parking
[ˋpɑrkɪŋ]
n. 停車（不可數）
It’s hard to find a parking space in downtown Chicago.
在芝加哥市區很難找到停車位。
高中 Level 1
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speeding
[ˋspidɪŋ]
n. 超速
Lisa was fined $50 for speeding last month.
莉莎上個月超速，被課以五十元美金的罰鍰。
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loan
[lon]
n. 貸款
vt. 借給（= lend）
How soon can you pay off the loan?
你的貸款多久才能還清？
“I’m sorry, but the book is out on loan,” said the librarian.
圖書館管理員說：『很抱歉，這本書被借走了。』
Could you loan me your car for the weekend?
週末你的車可以借我用嗎？
Can you loan me some money?
能借我一些錢嗎？
Can you lend me some money?
能借我一些錢嗎？
Can you loan some money to me?
能借我一些錢嗎？
Can you lend some money to me?
能借我一些錢嗎？
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 4
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grocery
[ˋgrosərɪ]
n. 食品雜貨（常用複數）
I need to pick up some groceries on my way home.
我回家時要順道買些食品雜貨。
高中 Level 3
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supermarket
[ˋsupɚ͵mɑrkɪt]
n. 超市
Barbara goes to the supermarket every Friday night.
芭芭拉每週五晚上都會上超市。
高中 Level 1
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repair
[rɪˋpɛr]
vt. & n. 修理
=
fix
My car broke down yesterday, so I’m going to have it repaired today.
我的車子昨天拋錨了，因此我今天要把它拿去送修。
The truck is badly in need of repair.
這輛卡車極需修理。
The car is beyond repair. You should buy a new one.
那輛車不能修理了。你該買新車了。
The bridge is under repair. Please take a detour.
橋正在維修中。請繞道行駛。
高中 Level 2
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go out (+ 地方 )
離開（某室內空間）；（火或電燈）熄滅
Jerry went out the room without saying anything.
傑瑞一聲不響地離開了房間。
The fire finally went out after firefighters had battled it for six hours.
這場火災經過消防人員六小時的奮力搶救後終於熄滅。
We were watching TV when the lights suddenly went out.
我們在看電視時電燈突然熄了。
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celebrate
[ˋsɛlə͵bret]
vt. 慶祝
Daniel’s coworkers celebrated his promotion with a party.
丹尼爾的同事開派對慶祝他的升遷。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 1
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sin
[sɪn]
n. 罪惡
vi. 犯罪
三態
sin / sinned [sɪnd] / sinned [sɪnd]In the eyes of my boss, wasting time is a sin.
我的老闆認為浪費時間就是一種罪惡。
You have sinned and brought great shame on the family.
你犯了罪並且使家族蒙羞。
高中 Level 3
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steal
[stil]
vt. 偷竊
三態
steal / stole [stol] / stolen [ˋstolən]The cop caught the thief stealing a car.
警察當場抓到小偷在偷車。
多益棕色英檢初級高中 Level 3
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community
[kəˋmjunətɪ]
n. 社區；界，共同利益團體、社會
The medical community is sparing no effort to promote human health.
醫學界正不遺餘力提升人類的健康。
高中 Level 4
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action
[ˋækʃən]
n. 行動
Let ’s take action before it is too late.
我們採取行動以免太遲。
高中 Level 1
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health
[hɛlθ]
n. 健康（不可數）
Chris is in good health because he exercises regularly.
克里斯規律運動，所以很健康。
高中 Level 1
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issue
[ˋɪʃjʊ]
n. 重大議題；爭議；期刊
vt. 發行
The issue of sexual discrimination in the office was widely discussed during the meeting.
會議中辦公室性別歧視的議題被廣泛討論。
Susan took issue with Peter over who should be responsible for the mistake.
針對誰應對這個錯負責，蘇珊與彼得有所爭論。
What is at issue now is when we should deal with the problem.
現在受爭議的問題是，我們應要何時處理這個問題。
The latest issue of Vogue magazine featured an interview with Gal Gadot.
最新一期的《時尚》雜誌特刊出蓋兒•加朵的專訪。
The government has issued a large number of booklets to explain its new policies.
政府發行很多手冊來解釋它的新政策。
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 4
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determination
[dɪ͵tɝməˋneʃən]
n. 決心
=
willpower
Ted’s determination to quit smoking turned out to be in vain.
泰德戒菸的決心最後宣告失敗。
多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 4
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successful
[səkˋsɛsfəl]
adj. 成功的
I was successful in persuading my brother to quit smoking.
我成功說服我哥哥戒菸了。
高中 Level 1
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achievement
[əˋtʃivmənt]
n. 成就
=
accomplishment
The achievements of computer technology have been incredible.
電腦科技的成就令人難以置信。
You’ve made it into Harvard, Jim. That’s quite an achievement.
吉姆，你成功進入哈佛大學。這真是一項了不起的成就。
高中 Level 3
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consequence
[ˋkɑnsə͵kwɛns]
n. 結果；重要性（= importance）
In consequence of your continual tardiness, I will dock your pay.
因為你常遲到，所以我要扣你薪水。
As a consequence of your continual tardiness, I will dock your pay.
因為你常遲到，所以我要扣你薪水。
Don’t worry about the matter. It’s of no consequence to you.
別擔心這件事，它對你不重要。
多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 4
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penalty
[ˋpɛn!tɪ]
n. 懲罰
=
punishment
What is the penalty for paying your bills late?
帳單遲付會有什麼樣的處分？
The judges are arguing whether the death penalty should be abolished.
法官們在爭論是否應廢除死刑。
高中 Level 4
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policy
[ˋpɑləsɪ]
n. 政策
Honesty is the best policy.
誠實為上策。— 諺語
高中 Level 2
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suspension
[səˋspɛnʃən]
n. . 中止，暫停；（車輛的）懸載系統，減震裝置
The government ordered an immediate
suspension of all beef imports from that country
after the outbreak of the disease.
那個國家爆發疫情之後，政府立刻下令中止從該國進口任何
牛肉。
The mechanic knew right away that there was a
problem with the car’s front suspension.
修車技師馬上就知道是汽車的前懸架有問題。
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous
suspension bridge which attracts a huge number of
tourists every year.
舊金山的金門大橋是座著名的吊橋，每年都吸引大量的觀光
客來訪。
高中 Level 6
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finally
[ˋfaɪn!ɪ]
adv. 最後，終於（= at last）
It’s the weekend, and I can finally relax.
週末到了，我終於可以放鬆了。
高中 Level 1
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receive
[rɪˋsiv]
vt. 收到；接待，迎接
=
receive
Did you receive the email that I sent you?
我寄給你的電子郵件收到了嗎？
Luke received his guests as they arrived at the dinner party.
客人來到晚宴時，路克去迎接他們。
多益棕色英檢初級高中 Level 2
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scholarship
[ˋskɑlɚ͵ʃɪp]
n. 獎學金
The intelligent young girl is studying at Harvard on a government scholarship.
那位聰明的女孩正在哈佛公費留學。
多益金色英檢中級高中 Level 3
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education
[͵ɛdʒʊˋkeʃən]
n. 教育
My parents wanted me to have a good education.
我父母要我接受良好的教育。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 2
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costly
[ˋkɔstlɪ]
a. 昂貴的；代價高的
=
expensive
Money is hard to earn, so I never buy costly clothes.
錢很難賺，因此我絕不買昂貴的衣服。
George made a costly mistake by investing all his money in that project.
喬治把所有的錢全部投入那項企畫，犯了一個代價很高的錯誤。
高中 Level 3
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career
[kəˋrɪr]
n. 職業（尤指終身職業）
a. 職業的
Ms. Wilson took up photography as her career.
魏爾遜女士以攝影作為她的終身職業。
Though a career woman, Jane never ignores her duty as a mother.
阿珍雖然是職業婦女，卻從未忽略她身兼母親的責任。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 3
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opportunity
[͵ɑpɚˋtjunətɪ]
n. 機會，良機
=
chance
This trip is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and practice your English.
這趟旅行是個拓展視野以及練習英文的好機會。
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 3
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mortgage
[ˋmɔrgɪdʒ]
n. & vt. 典當，抵押
=
loan
It will take me nearly twenty-five years to pay off my mortgage.
我必須花快 25 年的時間才能還清抵押貸款。
Johnson has to mortgage his house to pay off his debts.
強森必須抵押他的房子以償還債務。
英檢中級高中 Level 5
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decade
[ˋdɛked]
n. 10 年
The company has been in business for three decades.
這間公司已經營運 30 年了。
多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 3
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careful
[ˋkɛrfəl]
adj. 小心的
Be careful with that vase. It may break.
小心那花瓶。它容易破。
Be careful about what you say and do.
說話行事要謹慎 / 謹言慎行。— 諺語
高中 Level 1
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budget
[ˋbʌdʒɪt]
vt. 安排（開支）；規劃（時間等）
n. 預算
We have to carry out the project on a tight budget.
我們必須在有限的預算下完成案子。
We budgeted $3,000 for our month-long trip to Europe.
我們要到歐洲旅遊一個月，預算為 3 千美金。
To get the work done on time, you need to learn how to budget your time.
要準時完工的話，你就得學習如何審慎規劃你的時間。
多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 3
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bet
[bɛt]
vt. 打賭，敢肯定
vt. & vi. 打賭，下注
n. 賭注
三態
bet / bet [bɛt] / bet [bɛt]I bet you Betty is still in the office.
我跟你打賭，貝蒂還在公司。
John bet all of his money on the black horse.
約翰把他所有的錢全部押注在那匹黑馬上。
The inexperienced gambler placed a bet on a horse that had no chance of winning.
那個沒經驗的賭客下注給那匹不可能獲勝的賽馬。
多益金色英檢中級高中 Level 3
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delivery
[dɪˋlɪvərɪ]
n. 遞送；演講方式
There is no mail delivery on Sundays.
星期天郵差不送信。
I haven’t paid yet; I need to pay on delivery.
我還沒付款；我需要貨到付款。
Helen’s neighbor took delivery of the package for her.
海倫的鄰居幫她代收包裹。
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 2
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ensure
[ɪnˋʃʊr]
vt. 確保
=
insure
=
insure sth against...
The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。
Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。
高中 Level 4
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quality
[ˋkwɑlətɪ]
n. 品質（不可數）；特徵 / 性（可數）
That shirt is of high quality, and the price is reasonable.
那件襯衫品質很好，價格又合理。
What do you think is the most important quality of a good teacher?
你認為好老師最重要的特質是什麼？
多益綠色英檢初級高中 Level 2
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purchase
[ˋpɝtʃəs]
vt. & n. 購買
=
purchase sth
=
make a purchase of sth
=
buy sth
I purchased some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
I made a purchase of some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
I bought some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
You need proof of purchase to claim a refund.
你需要購買證明才能要求退款。
多益藍色英檢初級高中 Level 5
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nose
[noz]
n. 鼻子
Do you have a runny nose?
你流鼻水了嗎？
The little boy wiped his nose with a handkerchief.
小男孩用一條手帕擦鼻涕。
The mother told her child not to pick his nose in public.
這位媽媽告訴她的小孩不要在公眾場合挖鼻孔。
高中 Level 1
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museum
[mjuˋzɪəm]
n. 博物館
The artist’s work is on display at the museum now.
這位藝術家的作品正在博物館展覽中。
高中 Level 1
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grandparent
[ˋgrænd͵pɛrənt]
n. 祖父；祖母；外祖父；外祖母；祖父母；外祖父母
國小
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detail
[ˋditel]
n. 細節
vt. 詳細描述 / 討論
I haven’t had time to review the plan in detail yet.
我還沒有時間詳細審閱這計畫。
The manager wanted a report detailing the pros and cons of our products.
經理要一份詳細說明我們產品優缺點的報告。
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 2
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safety
[ˋseftɪ]
n. 安全
=
security
For safety's sake, children should avoid going out alone at night.
為了安全起見，小孩子應避免晚上獨自外出。
多益藍色英檢初級高中 Level 2
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warning
[ˋwɔrnɪŋ]
n. 警告
Thank you for your timely warning.
謝謝你適時的警告。
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 3
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equipment
[ɪˋkwɪpmənt]
n. 裝備（集合名詞，不可數）
This camera is the most important piece of equipment I have.
這臺相機是目前我擁有最重要的一項配備。
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 4
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effectively
[ɪˋfɛktɪvlɪ]
adv. 實際上；有效地
That singer has now effectively retired from the world of show business.
那名歌手實際上已經退出演藝圈了。
英檢初級高中 Level 2
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realistic
[rɪəˋlɪstɪk]
a. 實際的；現實的
It is not realistic to expect a promotion if you’re not devoted to your work.
你不投入工作卻想升職是很不切實際的。
You have to be realistic about your level of proficiency in English.
你要對自己的英語造詣程度務實一點。
多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 4
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painting
[ˋpentɪŋ]
n. 畫畫（不可數）；畫作（尤指水彩畫、油畫等）（可數）
Patty enjoys painting more than dancing.
派蒂喜歡畫畫甚於跳舞。
The oil painting on the wall is beautiful.
牆上的油畫很美。
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respect
[rɪˋspɛkt]
vt. 尊敬；尊重
n. 尊敬；方面
Students should show their respect for their teachers.
學生應該尊敬老師。
We hold Bill in great respect for all the good deeds he has done.
比爾做的種種善行，使我們非常尊敬他。
This essay is similar to mine in many respects.
這篇短文在很多方面和我的很類似。
I respect him for his bravery.
因為他的勇敢，所以我很尊敬他。
We should respect other people’s feelings.
我們應尊重他人的感受。
高中 Level 2
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gather
[ˋgæðɚ]
vi. 聚集
vt. 蒐集；猜想，推測，理解，認為
=
collect
We need to gather information about the situation before taking action.
我們採取行動之前，得先蒐集相關情況的資訊。
A lot of students are gathering there for a big anti-war rally.
很多學生正聚集在那裡準備參加一場大型的反戰集會活動。
I gather he's away the following week.
在下週找個時間吧。我了解他下下週不在。
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funeral
[ˋfjunərəl]
n. 葬禮
A lot of people attended the hero’s funeral.
大批民眾前往參加那位英雄的葬禮。
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ceremony
[ˋsɛrə͵monɪ]
n. 典禮
The principal awarded five outstanding students
during the ceremony.
校長在典禮上頒獎給 5 位優秀學生。
Don’t stand on ceremony; please make yourself at home.
不要拘束，自己來別客氣。
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brave
[brev]
adj. 勇敢的
=
courageous
Roy knows that a soldier must be brave in battle.
羅伊知道在戰鬥中，一名士兵必須要勇敢。
Be brave, and everything will be fine.
勇敢一點，一切會沒事的。
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soldier
[ˋsoldʒɚ]
n. 軍人；士兵
The brave soldier fought in three battles.
這個勇敢的軍人參加過 3 次戰役。
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hairstyle
[ˋhɛr͵staɪl]
n. 髮型
Changing to a short hairstyle in the summertime is comfortable and easy to manage.
夏天時改留一頭短髮的髮型既舒服又容易整理。
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excellent
[ˋɛks!ənt]
adj. 傑出的，出色的
The brave young man is an excellent soldier.
那位英勇的年輕人是一位傑出的戰士。
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presentation
[͵prizɛnˋteʃən]
n. 授與，頒贈（典禮）；口頭報告
The awards presentation ceremony will begin at two o’clock.
頒獎典禮將於兩點鐘開始。
Jerry will now give a short presentation on our product.
傑瑞現在將就本公司的產品做一個簡短的介紹。
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skill
[ˋskɪl]
n. 技巧，技能
=
expertise
Sam plays the piano with great skill.
山姆彈鋼琴的技巧非常好。
I envy Cindy’s skill in painting!
我好羨慕辛蒂的畫功！
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dividend
[ˋdɪvə͵dɛnd]
n. . 紅利，股利（可數）
Because the company had a poor year, it was not
able to give dividends to investors.
該公司由於今年業績不佳，無法給投資者分紅。
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