



你中鏢了嗎?近來國內外研究及案例發現,無論輕、重症,甚至無症狀的新冠肺炎患者,在痊癒後都有可能留下後遺症,俗稱「長新冠」,顧名思義,就是新冠肺炎所造成的長期健康傷害。除了引發生理上極度疲倦、腦霧等症狀外,也導致部分患者罹患心理疾病,不得忽視。今天就讓我們從中學習TOEIC測驗常出現的英文吧!
長新冠症狀
長新冠症狀英文是Long-haul COVID symptoms,long-haul是「拖很久」的意思, haul代表「拖拉」,當名詞時延伸出「艱困旅程」的意思。想像生病到完全復原的過程像是一段艱困的旅程,就可以輕易理解。
They hauled the boat out of the water.
(他們把船拉上了岸。),
From there it was a long haul back to our camp.
(從那裡回到我們的營地是一段漫長而艱辛的旅程。)
symptom(s)常見的解釋為「症狀」,除此之外,也有「徵兆」的意思,代表某件事情的表徵。後方加上「-atic」字尾成形容詞的變化,變成symptomatic,解釋為「顯露症狀的」意思。
He’s complaining of all the usual flu symptoms – a high temperature, headache, and so on.
(他抱怨所有常見的感冒症狀—高燒、頭痛等,都出現在他身上。)
A doctor who had treated an Ebola patient may have been symptomatic when he boarded the plane.
(一位曾治療過伊波拉患者的醫生在登機時可能已顯露症狀。)
片語be symptomatic of的用法,意思是「代表…的症狀」,可以翻成「顯示…現象」。
It’s her feeling that the recent outbreaks of violence are a symptom of the dissatisfaction that is currently affecting our society.
(她覺得最近爆發的暴力事件顯示了目前不滿的情緒正在影響我們的社會。)
Jealousy within a relationship is usually symptomatic of low self-esteem in one of the partners.
(嫉妒的情緒出現在戀愛關係中時,通常顯示出其中一方欠缺自信。)
後遺症持續不斷
「延伸、持續」的英文是persist (v.),也有「堅持不懈」的意思。如果要表達堅持做一件事情,要用介系詞in,後方加上堅持的事情。
If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
(如果持續疼痛就去看醫生。)
The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week.
(寒冷的天氣將持續整個星期。)
If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.
(如果他沒完沒了地問令人尷尬的問題,就把他打發到老闆那裡去。)
嚴重疾病是severe illness,severe是個重要的形容詞,同時是serious的同義詞,解釋為「嚴重的」,也有「大幅度的」意思。名詞變化severity就是去掉字尾e後方加上名詞字尾「-ity」。
There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.
(今晚預計會出現嚴重的霜凍。)
Severe cutbacks in public spending have been announced.
(已經宣布大幅度縮減公共支出。)
新冠肺炎有許多併發症,complication就是「併發症」的意思,來自於動詞complicate,意思是「複雜化」;complicated則是過去分詞用作形容詞變化「複雜的」。
If any complications arise, let me know and I’ll help.
(如果發生什麼麻煩事,告訴我一聲,我會幫忙的。)
因為病毒感染會使人疲憊不勘,debilitate是「削弱」的意思。大家熟知的ability「能力」前面加上字根「de-」就有負面的意思,解釋為「使無能力」,後方加上「-ate」動詞字尾變化,因此有「削弱」的意思。debilitating是現在分詞變化作為形容詞,有「弱化的」意思,解釋為「削弱效果」。
Chemotherapy exhausted and debilitated him.
(化療使他感到非常疲憊虛弱。)
【多益模擬試題】
1. The cost of repairing the water damage to the museum after the storm ________ to be more than one million dollars.
(A) expects
(B) is expecting
(C) expected
(D) is expected
2. Atlantis Software Company ________ its clients complete satisfaction with all its products.
(A) requests
(B) admits
(C) agrees
(D) guarantees
3. The sales representative from Correct Copies, Ltd., returned Mr. Yoshida’s call while he was ________.
(A) through
(B) along
(C) out
(D) aside
解析:
1. 正解為(D)。語意為「暴風雨過後修復博物館被水損壞的費用預計超過一百萬元。」本題要考be expected to的用法,後方要接原型動詞,解釋為「(某件事情)預期會…」,故(D)為正確答案。
2. 正解為(D)。語意為「Atlantis軟體公司保證客戶對其所有產品完全滿意。」本題要考動詞的用法,(A)要求,(B)承認,(C)同意。「保證滿意」符合句意,故(D)為正確答案。
3. 正解為(C)。語意為「Correct影印公司的業務代表在Mr. Yoshida外出的時候回電。」本題要考外出的形容詞out,用法在生活對話中很常見,故(C)為正確答案。
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The ship was hauled to the beach where the launching ceremony was to take place.
那艘船被拖到海濱,在那裡要舉行下水典禮。
Paul attached a thick rope to the heavy box and pulled it, but the haul tired him out too much.
保羅在沉重的箱子上綁了一條粗繩並拉它,拖著箱子讓他累到不行。
It was a long haul, but we finally made it to the top of the mountain.
歷經千辛萬苦,我們總算成功攻頂。
Stop making complaints about life and learn to appreciate what you have.
別再抱怨人生,學習感激你現有的一切。
Stop complaining about life and learn to appreciate what you have.
別再抱怨人生,學習感激你現有的一切。
We've received a lot of customer complaints about our new products lately.
最近我們收到許多客戶對我們新產品的投訴。
What's your complaint?
您哪裡不舒服?
The lawyer submitted a complaint to the court on behalf of his client.
這位律師代表當事人向法院提交了一份訴狀。
The bad weather affected everyone’s mood.
惡劣的天氣影響了每個人的心情。
This disease mainly affects children under 3.
這種疾病主要是 3 歲以下的小孩容易得到。
The little boy’s miserable life affected us so much that we decided to adopt him.
那個小男孩的可憐身世深深觸動了我們,因此我們決定收養他。
Although Dad affected indifference, he was actually very angry.
雖然老爸裝作若無其事,但他其實很生氣。
Drive within the speed limit, or you’ll get a ticket.
要在速限內開車,不然你會被開罰單。
Phil likes to keep a pen within reach to write things down.
菲爾喜歡把筆放在觸手可及的地方,好把事情寫下來。
Since the sign says“ Apply within,” why don’t we just go inside and give it a try?
既然那標語寫著『請入內申請』,我們何不進去試試看呢?
The relationship between this powerful country and some Arab countries deepened.
該強國與一些阿拉伯國家之間的關係加深了。
According to the study, there is a relationship between healthy diets and weight loss.
據研究,健康飲食和減重彼此之間是有關係的。
Cathy is in a relationship. Didn’t you know that?
凱西有穩定交往的對象了。難道你不知道嗎?
The man talking with Megan is my dancing partner.
和梅根說話的那個人是我的舞伴。
Germany is one of our major trading partners in Europe.
德國是我們在歐洲主要貿易夥伴國之一。
Is it true that Julie's partner is a German?
茱莉的老公是德國人,是真的嗎?
Customers can return the items at any partner shop.
顧客可以在任一合作店家退貨。
Consult a dictionary when you can’t understand a word.
有不懂的字時就去查字典吧。
If you want the answer, you can consult Gina.
如果你要解答,可以請教吉娜。
Go to consult that old man; there’s nothing he doesn’t know.
去請教那位老先生;他什麼事都懂。
Sally consulted with a lawyer over the matter.
莎莉就這件事與某律師共同研討。
If you want more advice, you can consult with Richard.
如果你要更多的建議,可以跟理查討論一下。
People throughout the country are against war.
全國人民都反對戰爭。
Those kids were all excited throughout the performance.
那群孩子在整個表演過程中全都興奮不已。
Jill’s room was painted green throughout.
吉兒的房間全被漆成綠色。
Despite the criticism, the writer’s family supported her throughout.
儘管那位作家遭受批評,其家人自始至終都支持她。
It was a long haul, but we finally made it to the top of the mountain.
歷經千辛萬苦,我們總算成功攻頂。
The defendant persisted in his innocence before the judge.
被告在法官面前堅稱自己的無辜。
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