make up for試圖彌補某種損失或缺陷 make it up to sb 強調試圖對某人做出某種補償
I need to make up for my mistake by working extra hours this weekend.（我需要在週末加班，以彌補我的錯誤。）
The beautiful view from the top of the mountain made up forthe difficulty of the climb.（登上山頂可以看到美麗的景色，這彌補了攀登的艱辛。）
I'm sorry I missed your birthday party. Let me make it up to you by taking you out to dinner tonight.（對不起，我錯過了你的生日派對。今晚讓我請你去吃晚餐，彌補我的過失。）
14 形容某人做出改變 或 造成影響：
make a habit of 養成習慣 make an advance/make progress取得進步 make great / giant strides in... 在……方面有極大的進步 make up one's mind做出決定，下定決心 make a comeback再度風行，東山再起
He made a habit of checking his emails first thing in the morning.（他養成了早上第一件事就查看電子郵件的習慣。)
The student has made a great advance in his studies this semester. (這學生在本學期的學習中有了很大的進步。)
With diligentpractice, he has been making great progress in playing the piano. (他勤奮練習，彈鋼琴的技巧已經有很大的進步。)
The company has made giant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. (這家公司在減少碳足跡方面已經取得了巨大進展。)
After much consideration, she finally made up her mind to accept the job offer.（經過深思熟慮，她終於下定決心接受這份工作。）
After several years away from the music industry, the singer made a comeback with a new album. (歌手離開音樂界好幾年後，以一張新專輯的形式東山再起。)
make a difference/ make an impact對 ...有影響、有貢獻（一些行動、改變或貢獻對某個情況或人群有所改善或幫助）
Your donation can make a difference in the lives of many people.（你的捐款可以改變許多人的生活。）
The invention of the internet has made aprofoundimpact on the world.（互聯網的發明對世界產生了深遠的影響。）
make a contribution做出貢獻
She has made asignificantcontribution to the company's success.（她對公司的成功做出了重要貢獻。）
make a donation捐款、捐贈
I made a donation to the local food bank to help those in need.（我捐贈了一些錢財給當地的食品銀行，幫助那些需要幫助的人。）
15 表達充分利用、善用（資源或時間）：
make the best of 充分善用（利用機會、資源等來取得最大的效益） make the most of充分利用（最大限度地利用某種機會、時間、資源等）
She was determined tomake the best of her difficultsituation and not give up. (她決心充分利用她的困境，不放棄。)
We should make the most of this opportunity to expand our business overseas. (我們應該最大限度地利用這個機會來拓展我們的海外業務。)
Make the most of 是「最大限度地利用某種機會、時間、資源等，以達到最好的效果」。而 make the best of 更偏向於「利用機會、資源等來取得最大的效益」。
16 形容某人採取行動：
make a move出發; 起程; 動身；採取行動 make an attempt to企圖、試著 ... make preparations for 為...做準備 make provision for為...做好準備；預留 make an arrangement 做安排，籌劃
If you want to get ahead in your career, you need to make a move and start networking. (如果你想在職業生涯中取得成功，你需要採取行動，開始建立人脈。)
He made an attempt to fix the broken computer, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.（他試圖修理壞掉的電腦，但他弄不清楚出了什麼問題。）
They're making preparations for the wedding next month.（他們正在為下個月的婚禮做準備。）
We need to make provision for any possible problems that may arise. （我們需要為可能出現的問題做好準備。）
Have you made any arrangements for your trip to Japan?（你已經為去日本的旅行做好任何安排了嗎？）
17 表達某人朝向某個地方前進：
make one’s way to朝向某個地方前進 make one’s way into進入某個地方（通常是需要克服一些困難或阻礙）
We made our way to the top of the hill to enjoy the sunset view.（我們爬到山頂，欣賞日落的美景。）
The crowd was so dense that it took us half an hour to make our way into the stadium.（人群非常擁擠，我們花了半個小時才進入體育場。）
18 形容逃跑、逃脫：
make a run for it 逃跑 make a break for it 趁機逃走(尤指越獄) make one’s escape逃脫
When they saw the police, they made a run for it.（當他們看到警察時，他們開始逃跑。）
The prisonermade a break for it and ran out of the jail.（那個囚犯趁機逃走，跑出了監獄。）
The thief tried to make his escape through the window, but the police caught him.（小偷試圖從窗戶逃脫，但被警察抓住了。）
The hikers had to make their escape from the mountain before the storm hit.（遠足者們必須在暴風雨來臨之前逃離山區。）
19 表達公開、揭露：
make public公開、揭露；宣布（消息、計劃等） make a public appeal to向公眾發出呼籲；向公眾求助
The company decided to make the financial reports public. (公司決定公開財務報告。)
The police made a public appeal to the community for any information about the missing person.（警方向社區公眾發出呼籲，尋求有關失蹤人士的任何信息。）
20 表達登台亮相：
make one’s debut某人初次登臺 make one’s first appearance首次亮相
The athletemade his debut in the Olympics this year.（這位運動員在今年的奧運會上首次參加比賽。）
The new CEOmade her first appearance at the company's annual meeting.（新任CEO首次出現在公司的年度會議上。）
21 make a toast to sb向某人敬酒
Let's all make a toast to the newlyweds!（讓我們向新人敬酒！）
【用興趣學英文。把英文變興趣】Turn English into your interest!!
✔ 僅支援線上刷卡，付款成功後立即開通功能權限。恕不提供退貨服務，請務必確認您已了解訂閱制服務後再進行訂購。
✔ 結帳可享「熊贈點 (查詢)」或「折價券(查詢)」折抵二擇一。
✔ 以低於 3 折加購嚴選好書。
想提供給每位讀者真正喜歡且適合的學習內容，正因為這個想法，於是 Ivy English Forest（簡稱 IVY Engrest）訂閱制誕生了。未來你將可擁有屬於自己的「個人化閱讀區」，暢讀完全符合你「英文程度」及「喜好」的主題文章，讓我們一起種下心中的英語種子，灌溉與成長～～
When negotiating, sometimes you need to make
some concessions to reach an agreement.
談判時，有時你需要讓步才能達成協議。
高中 Level 6
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compromise
[ˋkɑmprə͵maɪz]
vt. 危害（名譽、原則）
n. & vi. 妥協
After several days of negotiations, we finally reached a compromise with our business partners on certain issues.
經過幾天的談判，我們終於就若干事項與我們的生意夥伴達成協議。
We all have tomake compromisesin life despite ourselves.
我們在生活中都必須不得不做出妥協。
Management refused to compromise withthe union members.
資方拒絕跟勞方妥協。
Dylan would rather be shot than compromise his principles.
狄倫是寧死也不肯違背自己的原則。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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amend
[əˋmɛnd]
vt. 修訂，修正（法律、文件等）；改善（錯誤、糟糕的情況等）
=
improve
=
modify
=
revise
The public pushed the government to amend the law because it was unfair to some people.
大眾促使政府修訂該法令，因為它對某些人不公。
Paul knew that he needed to amend the situation by clarifying what he meant so people wouldn’t be offended.
保羅知道他得澄清自己的意思來改善情況，以讓大家不會感到被冒犯。
高中 Level 5
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secure
[sɪˋkjʊr]
.vt. 獲得；弄牢
a. 安全的
=
safe
After beating France, Germany secured a place in the World Cup Finals.
打敗法國隊之後，德國隊取得了進入世界盃決賽的席位。
The tables at this restaurant are all secured firmly to the floor.
這家餐廳的桌子都被緊緊地固定在地板上。
Endangered species should besecure against poachers.
瀕臨絕種的物種應該要避免受到盜獵者所危害。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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contract
[ˋkɑntrækt]
n. 合約 / 契約
=
agreement
The singer has signed a five-year contract with the record company.
這位歌手和唱片公司簽了 5 年的合約。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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offer
[ˋɔfɚ]
vt. 提供
n. 提議，主動表示
Thank you for offering me such a great opportunity.
謝謝你提供我一個這麼好的機會。
Thank you for offering such a great opportunity to me.
謝謝你提供我一個這麼好的機會。
Mary accepted their offer of help.
瑪麗接受了他們想幫忙的提議。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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discount
[ˋdɪskaʊnt]
n. 折扣
=
reduction
Since I was a regular customer at this fashion boutique, they gave me a 30% discounton that dress.
因為我是這家精品店的老顧客，所以那套洋裝他們幫我打了七折。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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maintain
[menˋten]
vt. 保持；維修保養；堅稱
Our team maintained the lead until the end.
我們的隊伍一直到終場都保持領先。
Such a large yard is hard to maintain.
這麼大的院子很難維護。
The man maintained that he didn’t steal the woman’s purse.
男子堅稱他沒有偷那位婦人的手提包。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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relationship
[rɪˋleʃənˋʃɪp]
n. （人、團體之間的）關係 / 往來；（兩物 之間的）關係；戀愛關係
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？
高中 Level 2
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country
[ˋkʌntrɪ]
n. 國家（可數）；鄉間（不可數）
=
nation
=
state
How many countries have you visited?
你走訪過幾個國家？
Haley loves visiting the country on weekends.
週末時海莉喜歡到鄉下到處走走。
高中 Level 1
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treaty
[ˋtritɪ]
n. 條約，協定
=
agreement
The government and the leader of the rebel troops finally signed a peace treaty to end the 10-year civil war.
政府與叛軍領袖終於簽署和平條約，終止這場為期十年的內戰。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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difficulty
[ˋdɪfə͵kʌltɪ]
n. 困難
Do you have any difficulty understanding spoken Chinese?
你聽口語中文有困難嗎？
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climb
[klaɪm]
n. 攀爬；增加
vt. 爬
vi. 爬；爬升，增加
The monkey climbed the tree looking for bananas.
猴子爬樹找香蕉吃。
Lisa helped her grandmother to climb up the stairs.
麗莎協助她奶奶爬上樓梯。
Global temperatures have climbed steadily over the last few years.
過去幾年全球氣溫不斷上升。
Tori likes to go rock climbing on weekends.
托莉喜歡週末去攀岩。
The climb to the top of the mountain was difficult. 攀登到山頂的過程是艱辛的。
The pound continues its climb against the euro.
英鎊對歐元持續升值。
高中 Level 1
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habit
[ˋhæbɪt]
n. 習慣
Sam is in the habit of listening to music while reading.
山姆有邊看書邊聽音樂的習慣。
You need to break the habit of smoking.
你必須戒掉抽菸的習慣。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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advance
[ədˋvæns]
vt. 促進
vi. 前進，行進
n. 進步；預付款
The government has put a lot of effort to advance research on computer science.
政府花了很多心力促進電腦科學的研究。
The officer told the soldiers to advance.
那名軍官下令士兵前進。
We have not made great advances in the fight against AIDS.
我們在對抗愛滋病方面，並沒有很大的進步。
The boss gave me an advance on my next month’s salary.
老闆讓我預支下個月的薪水。
Sean booked the hotel six months in advance.
尚恩提前 6 個月訂飯店。
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progress
[ˋprɑgrɛs]
n. 進步；前進（皆不可數）
=
advance
My daughter has made great progress in tennis.
我女兒的網球大有進步。
It was hard for us to make progress because of the heavy snow.
因為下大雪，我們很難前進。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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stride
[straɪd]
vi. . 跨大步走
三態
strode [ strod ] / stridden [ `strɪdn ]
=
march
The superstar strode across the hallway, got into a
limousine, and rode off.
這名巨星大步走過大廳，進了加長型禮車，然後就離開了。
Scientists have made great strides in genetic
engineering.
科學家在基因工程方面已有極大的進步。
高中 Level 6
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make a comeback
再度風行，東山再起
Miniskirts made a comeback and became popular in the 1980s.
迷你裙在 1980 年代又再度風行且變得很受歡迎。
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semester
[səˋmɛstɚ]
n. 學期（分春季班和秋季班）
=
term
I’m going to take 13 credits this semester.
我這學期要修 13 個學分。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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diligent
[ˋdɪlədʒənt]
a. 勤勉的
=
hardworking
=
assiduous
=
industrious
The diligent student received the highest grade on the math test.
這位用功的學生數學考了最高分。
英檢初級
高中 Level 4
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practice
[ˋpræktɪs]
vt. & n. （慣例）實行
n. & vi. & vt. 練習
Practice makes perfect. 練習造就完美 / 熟能生巧。— 諺語
Our team practices every day.
我們的球隊每天都練習。
Melinda practices playing the piano three hours a day.
梅琳達每天練習彈鋼琴 3 個小時。
The Japanese practice the custom of removing their shoes upon entering a temple.
日本人奉行進寺廟必須脫鞋的習慣。
I want to put my idea into practice as soon as possible.
我想要將我的理念儘早付諸實行。
高中 Level 1
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consideration
[kənsɪdəˋreʃən]
n. 考慮
Further consideration is necessary before we carry out this plan.
在我們實施這項計畫前，必須再三考慮才行。
Before criticizing Martin, you should take his inexperience into consideration.
在批評馬丁之前，你必須顧及到他的經驗並不足。
高中 Level 2
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industry
[ˋɪndəstrɪ]
n. 工業（不可數）；行業（可數）
Industry in this small country has been developing quickly in recent years.
近年來，這小國工業的發展很迅速。
The fashion industry would be an interesting one to get into.
從事時裝業會很有意思。
高中 Level 2
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impact
[ɪmˋpækt]
n. 影響，衝擊（常與介詞 on 並用）
vt. 對……產生影響
The writer's style had a deep impact on his literary successors.
這位作家的風格對後世文人有深遠的影響。
Many experts believe the new policy will greatly impact the society.
許多專家都認為那項新政策會對社會帶來巨大衝擊。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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donation
[doˋneʃən]
n. 捐贈， 捐贈物
Jonathan makes a generous donation in his father ’s name to a local church every Christmas.
喬納森每年聖誕節都會以父親的名義慷慨捐錢給當地的一所教會。
Some people do not support organ donation because of their religion.
有些人因為信仰的關係，所以不支持器官捐贈。
高中 Level 5
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invention
[ɪnˋvɛnʃən]
n. 發明（不可數）；發明物（可數）
Necessity is the mother of invention.
需要為發明之母。⸺諺語
The airplane is an amazing invention. It allows people to travel the world in days.
飛機是一項驚人的發明。它讓人們可以在數天內環遊世界。
高中 Level 4
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internet
[ˋɪntɚ͵nɛt]
n. 網路（範圍是全世界）（字首可大寫）
Ricky was surfing the internet instead of doing homework.
瑞奇正在上網，而不是在寫作業。
高中 Level 2
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profound
[prəˋfaʊnd]
a. 深遠的；很有深度的
Globalization has a profound influence on human life.
全球暖化對人類生活影響深遠。
My friend Joe is no expert, but he does have a profound knowledge of plants.
我的朋友喬不是什麼專家，但他真的很懂植物。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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contribution
[͵kɑntrəˋbjuʃən]
n. 捐獻；貢獻
Any contribution, large or small, will be appreciated.
任何捐獻，不論金額大小，我們都感激。
The ceasefire agreement would certainly make a great contributionto peace in that area.
該停火協定肯定會對該區的和平有重大貢獻。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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significant
[sɪgˋnɪfəkənt]
a. 重要的；顯著的
Hard work plays a significant role in achieving success.
努力在獲致成功方面扮演了重要的角色。
There is a significant difference in personality between the twin sisters.
這對雙胞胎姐妹的個性有明顯的不同。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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success
[səkˋsɛs]
n. 成功（不可數）；成功的人 / 事（可數）
Stephen was quite excited at the success of his latest movie.
史蒂芬對他最新的電影很成功感到相當興奮。
The party last night was quite a success.
昨晚的派對辦得很成功。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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difficult
[ˋdɪfə͵kʌlt]
adj. 困難的
=
hard
=
tough
It’s very difficult for me to answer the question.
這個問題我很難回答。
Tina finds it very difficult to get a job.
蒂娜發覺要找到一份工作很難。
高中 Level 1
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situation
[͵sɪtʃʊˋeʃən]
n. 處境，情勢
This company’s financial situation is getting more and more difficult.
這家公司的財務狀況越來越吃緊。
多益綠色
英檢中級
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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expand
[ɪkˋspænd]
vt. & vi. （使）（尺寸或數量）擴大，增加
=
grow
=
develop
We’ve expanded our business by opening two more restaurants lately.
我們最近擴大營業，新開了兩家餐廳。
Thanks to teamwork and sound strategies, our sales expanded by 20% last year.
由於團結合作且策略得當，我們的業績去年增加了20%。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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overseas
[ˋovɚˋsiz]
a. 海外的，國外的
adv. 在國外地
=
foreign
Our overseas division has been doing very well over the past three years.
過去三年來我們的海外部門一直都表現得很好。
Jenny is going to work overseas this summer.
珍妮今年夏天要到國外工作。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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move
[muv]
vt. & vi. (使)移動
n. 動作，行動
vt. 感動
vi. 搬家
三態
move / moved [muvd] / moved [muvd]
Please move the desk to the other room.
請把這張書桌移到另一間房間去。
The turtle began to move slowly.
這隻烏龜開始慢慢地移動。
The movie moved us to tears.
這部電影使我們感動得落淚。
Next week we are moving to a new apartment.
下星期我們就要搬到新公寓
We are still discussing the next move.
我們還在討論下一步怎麼做。
高中 Level 1
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attempt
[əˋtɛmpt]
n. & vt. 企圖，嘗試
I made an attempt to warn Peter of the dangers of the task, but he just wouldn’t listen.
我試著警告彼得該任務的危險性，但他根本聽不進去。
I attempted to warn Peter of the dangers of the task, but he just wouldn’t listen.
我試著警告彼得該任務的危險性，但他根本聽不進去。
In an attempt to beat the traffic, many people hit the road earlier. 為了避免交通擁擠，許多人提早上路。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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preparation
[͵prɛpəˋreʃən]
n. 準備，預備
Education should be a preparation for life after graduation.
教育應是為畢業後的人生做準備。
Many students are studying in the library in preparation for the upcoming finals.
許多學生正在圖書館念書以準備即將來臨的期末考。
They’re making preparations for the prince’s birthday party.
他們正在為王子生日派對的事宜做準備。
高中 Level 3
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make preparations for...
為……做準備
They’re making preparations for the prince’s birthday party.
他們正在為王子生日派對的事宜做準備。
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provision
[prəˋvɪʒən]
n. 準備；供應；糧食（恆用複數）
=
supply
=
preparation
Farsighted parents should make provision for their children’s education.
有遠見的父母應為子女的教育作準備。
The company manages provisions for accommodations, but transportation is up to the employees.
該公司供應員工住處，但交通就得由員工自行處理。
They had plenty of provisions.
他們有充裕的糧食。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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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networking
[ˋnɛt͵wɝkɪŋ]
n. 關係網路，網路連結
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possible
[ˋpɑsəb]
adj. 可能的
It ’s possible to order a copy of the book online.
從網路上訂一本這本書是可行的。
Come here as soon as possible. I have something important to tell you.
儘快過來，我有重要的事要告訴你。
高中 Level 1
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arise
[əˋraɪz]
vi. 產生，形成
Tony’s failure arose from laziness.
東尼的失敗起因於懶惰。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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crowd
[kraʊd]
n. 一群人
vt. 擠滿
vi. 聚集
There was a large crowd of elders in the park.
公園裡有一大群年長者。
A lot of factory workers crowded the seafood restaurant.
許多工廠工人坐滿了這家海鮮餐廳。
The students crowded around their teacher.
那些學生圍聚在他們老師的身旁。
高中 Level 2
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dense
[dɛns]
a. 稠密的
We have a dense population in Taipei.
臺北人口稠密。
Taipei is densely populated.
臺北人口稠密。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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stadium
[ˋstedɪəm]
n. 體育場
=
gymnasium
The concert will be held in a large stadium.
演唱會將於一座大型運動場舉行。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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escape
[əˋskep]
vi. & vt. 逃脫；躲過
n. 逃脫
=
avoid
According to the news, a notorious drug dealer escaped from prison.
據新聞報導，一個惡名昭彰的毒販越獄了。
We were lucky to escape punishment.
我們很幸運沒受到處罰。
We were lucky to escape being punished.
我們很幸運沒受到處罰。
The media reports of the dangerous prisoner’s escape worried the public.
媒體報導有一危險囚犯越獄了，這令大眾憂心忡忡。
高中 Level 2
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prisoner
[ˋprɪznɚ]
n. 囚犯
=
convict
The prisoner was punished for trying to escape.
該囚犯因企圖逃獄而被懲罰。
高中 Level 2
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jail
[dʒel]
vt. 使入獄
n. 監獄
=
prison
Alex was put in jail for drug trafficking.
艾力克斯因販賣毒品而鋃鐺入獄。
Alex was jailed for drug trafficking.
艾力克斯因販賣毒品而鋃鐺入獄。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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thief
[θif]
n. 小偷
The thief was caught at last. 小偷最後被抓到了。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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catch
[kætʃ]
vt. 抓住，接住（移動中的物品）；逮住；趕 / 搭乘（公車、火車、飛機等）
n. 接住（移動中的物品）；隱藏的問題 / 困難
三態
catch / caught [kɔt] / caught [kɔt]
Barry dropped his phone but then caught it.
貝瑞弄掉他的電話但是抓住了。
The chocolate cake really caught Lucy’s eye.
巧克力蛋糕吸引了露西的目光。
Joe caught a bee in a glass jar.
喬用玻璃罐逮到了一隻蜜蜂。
Every day, Steve catches a bus to work.
史蒂夫每天搭公車去上班。
Ronnie ran to catch up with his big brother.
羅尼奔跑以追趕上他哥哥。
The wood was too wet to catch on fire.
木頭太溼了，很難起火。
Troy made the catch by jumping into the air.
特洛伊跳到空中接住那顆球。
高中 Level 1
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appeal
[əˋpil]
vt. & n. 吸引；請求；上訴（均與介詞 to 並用）
=
attract
=
request
I’m sure this program will appeal to children of all ages.
我相信這個節目一定可以吸引各年齡層的小朋友。
The police are appealing to the public for any information about the robbery.
警方懇請大眾提供與搶案相關的任何訊息。
Not satisfied with the judge’s decision, Gary is planning to appeal to a higher court.
蓋瑞對法官的判決不滿，計劃要上訴到高等法院。
The new variety show has a wide appeal.
這個新的綜藝節目非常吸引人。
I sent an appeal to the board, asking for extra funding.
我向董事會提出請求，希望可以得到額外補助金。
The victim’s family made a publicappeal for help to catch the murderer.
受難者家屬公開訴求希望協助逮捕殺人兇手。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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financial
[faɪˋnænʃəl]
a. 金融的；財務的
London and New York are financial centers.
倫敦和紐約都是金融中心。
The business closed due to financial problems.
這個企業由於財務問題而關閉了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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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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debut
[dɪˋbju]
n. & vi. 初次登臺
Ryan made his debut on the big screen in 2020.
萊恩初次在大銀幕上演出是 2020 年。
The new TV drama series is going to debut at 8 p.m. tonight.
這齣新的電視連續劇將在今晚 8 點初次放映。
高中 Level 5
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appearance
[əˋpɪrəns]
n. 出現，露面；外表
The thieves were surprised by the appearance of the police.
警方的出現讓那些小偷嚇了一跳。
I’m quite tired, but I’ll make an appearance at the party.
我很累，但我會去派對露面一下。
The two women looked very much alike in appearance.
這 2 名女子在外貌上非常相像。
高中 Level 2
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athlete
[ˋæθlit]
n. 運動員
An athlete should know the importance of warming up. 運動員應該知道暖身的重要性。
It seems that there is no cure for athlete’s foot. 香港腳似乎沒有治癒方法。
高中 Level 3
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CEO
執行長（= chief executive officer）
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annual
[ˋænjʊəl]
a. 每年的；年度的，一年的
=
yearly
Labor Day is an annual holiday in many countries.
在許多國家，勞動節每年都有放假。
What’s your annual income?
你年收入是多少？
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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make a toast to sb
向某人敬酒
I made a toast to Paul and his beautiful bride at the wedding reception.
在婚宴上，我向保羅跟他美麗的新娘子敬酒。
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toast
[tost]
vt. 向……敬酒
n. 烤麵包片（不可數）；敬酒（可數）
I had two slices of toast for breakfast this morning.
我今早吃了 2 片烤麵包片當早餐。
I made a toast to Paul and his beautiful bride at the wedding reception.
在婚宴上，我向保羅跟他美麗的新娘子敬酒。
We toasted the guests with wine.
我們以紅酒向來賓敬酒。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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newlywed
[ˋnjulɪ͵wɛd]
n. 新婚夫妻（常用複數）
英檢中高
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hay
[he]
n. 乾草（不可數）
The homeless man was found sleeping on the hay in the barn.
那名無家可歸的男子被發現睡在穀倉的乾草上。
Jimmy was so tired that he hit the hay straight after he got home.
吉米太累了，一回家馬上倒頭就睡。
Make hay while the sun shines.
曬草要趁陽光好 / 行事要趁機會好 / 打鐵趁熱。--諺
高中 Level 3
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shine
[ʃaɪn]
n. 光亮
vt. 擦亮
vi. 發亮，照耀
三態
shine / shone [ʃon] / shone [ʃon]
The sun shone brightly in the sky yesterday.
昨天艷陽高照。
I just had my shoes shined.
我才請人擦過我的鞋。
Kelly’s hair lost its shine after she dyed her hair.
凱莉染頭髮後，頭髮就失去了光澤。
高中 Level 2
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creativity
[͵krieˋtɪvətɪ]
n. 創造力
=
originality
Without creativity, one can’t be a successful artist.
一個人若是缺乏創意，就沒辦法成為成功的藝術家。
高中 Level 4
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chef
[ʃɛf]
n. 廚師
=
cook
Rebecca’s husband is the head chef in charge of preparing the state banquet.
蕾貝卡的老公就是負責國宴的主廚。
高中 Level 5
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truly
[ˋtrulɪ]
adv. 真地，確實地
=
really
Your opinion is truly important to me.
你的意見對我來說確實很重要。
高中 Level 1
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impressive
[ɪmˋprɛsɪv]
adj. 令人印象深刻的，壯觀的
=
imposing
Tiffany found the pianist’s performance most impressive.
蒂芬妮覺得這位鋼琴家的演奏最令人印象深刻。
高中 Level 2
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whip
[hwɪp]
vt. 用鞭子抽打；攪打（食材）
n. 鞭子
三態
whip / whipped [hwɪpt] / whipped [hwɪpt]
=
lash
The cowboy picked up his hat and whip, and then he went to find the horse.
這個牛仔撿起他的帽子和鞭子，然後去找那匹馬。
Some states in the US have banned jockeys from whipping their horses.
美國某些州已禁止騎師鞭打馬匹。
Cindy likes to whip the cream when her mother bakes a cake.
辛蒂喜歡在媽媽烤蛋糕時打奶油。
高中 Level 3
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delicious
[dɪˋlɪʃəs]
adj. 好吃的
=
yummy
These fries are so delicious.
這些薯條太好吃了。
高中 Level 2
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ingredient
[ɪnˋgridɪənt]
n. （食品）成分；（成功的）要素
=
component
What are the ingredients of the cake?
這個蛋糕的成分是什麼？
Trust is an important ingredient in a successful relationship.
信任在一段成功的關係裡是很重要的要素。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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economy
[ɪˋkɑnəmɪ]
n. 經濟；節儉
The economy of this country seems to be improving.
這個國家的經濟似乎正在好轉。
Several decisions about the economy were made by us in order to save money.
為了節省開支，我們做了好幾樣省錢的決定。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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invest
[ɪnˋvɛst]
.vt. & vi. 投資
Oscar invested heavily in the property market in recent years.
近幾年來奧斯卡投資了很多錢在房市。
Jacob made a fortune by investing a large amount of money in the stock market.
雅各將大筆的錢投入股市，賺了一大筆錢。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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bank
[bæŋk]
vi. 存錢於（某固定銀行）
n. 銀行；（河）岸，堤
Mark went to the bank to open an account.
馬克到銀行開戶。
Kelly likes to take a walk along the bank of the river.
凱莉喜歡沿著河岸散步。
Sarah usually banks at the one nearest her company.
莎拉通常把錢存在離她公司最近的那家銀行。
多益橘色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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boom
[bum]
n. & vi. 突趨繁榮，迅速增長
=
prosper
=
flourish
This year has seen a boom in car sales in India.
今年印度的汽車銷售量大增。
Our business is booming this year because of the rising demand for our products in the market.
我們今年生意興隆，因為市場對我們產品的需求量升高。
高中 Level 5
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property
[ˋprɑpɚtɪ]
n. 財產（不可數）；特性（可數）
=
quality
=
possessions
They lost all their property in the fire.
他們在這場大火中失去了所有財產。
One property of diamonds is hardness.
堅硬是鑽石的一項特性。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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while
[(h)waɪl]
n. 一段時間(只用單數)
vt. 消磨
conj. 當;而;雖然
三態
while / whiled [(h)waɪld] / whiled [(h)waɪld]
While we were having dinner, the phone rang.
我們在吃晚餐時，電話響了。
Linda likes singing, while Peter enjoys dancing.
琳達喜歡唱歌，而彼得喜歡跳舞。
While Vivian's thin, she can eat a lot.
雖然薇薇安很瘦，但她可以吃很多。
I'll stay here for a while.
我將在這裡停留一會兒。
Aaron whiled his weekend away playing Nintendo Switch games.
艾倫週末玩任天堂的 Switch 遊戲消磨時間。
高中 Level 1
Practical Phrases
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make a concession
讓步
When negotiating, sometimes you need to make
some concessions to reach an agreement.
談判時，有時你需要讓步才能達成協議。
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make a compromise
妥協
We all have to make compromises in life despite ourselves.
我們在生活中都必須不得不做出妥協。
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ratify a treaty / agreement
正式簽署條約 / 協定，批准條約 / 協定
It is said that this powerful country is going to ratify a trade agreement with several small countries in the Pacific Ocean. 據說此強國將和太平洋上的幾個小國正式簽訂貿易協定。
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make up for
補償／彌補⋯⋯
Ben bought Molly a box of chocolates to make up for being late.
班送茉莉一盒巧克力以彌補遲到。
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make it up to sb
補償某人
I'm sorry I'll miss your wedding, but I'll make it up to you.
我很抱歉我會錯過你的婚禮，但我會補償你的。
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make an advance
進步
We have not made greatadvances in the fight against AIDS.
我們在對抗愛滋病方面，並沒有很大的進步。
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make progress
進步；前進
My daughter hasmadegreat progressin tennis.
我女兒的網球大有進步。
It was hard for us tomake progressbecause of the heavy snow.
因為下大雪，我們很難前進。
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make great / giant strides in...
在……方面有極大的進步
Scientists have made great strides in genetic
engineering.
科學家在基因工程方面已有極大的進步。
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make up one’s mind to V
某人下定決心要⋯⋯
Ever since he was little, Sam has made up his mind to become a scientist.
山姆自幼就下定決心要成為科學家。
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carbon footprint
碳足跡，碳排放量（因活動而產生的二氧化碳量）
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make a difference
有影響；使有所差別
Nothing you said made a difference in Tom's decision.
你所說的話對湯姆的決定沒有任何影響。
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make a contribution to...
對……貢獻
Students are expected to make contributions to society in the future.
學生被期望在未來能對社會有所貢獻。
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in need
（資源或金錢缺乏而）需要幫助的 / 窮困的
This charity helps Africans in need eat well and stay warm.
這個組織援助需要幫助的非洲人吃飽穿暖。
A kind woman helped Tina when she was in need.
提娜窮困的時候有一位熱心的女士幫了她。
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make the best of...
善用……
Clara makes the best of her free time.
克萊拉善加利用她的空閒時間。
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make the most of...
充分利用⋯⋯
We need to make the most of this beautiful day and take more photos.
我們必須好好把握今天的好天氣並多拍一點照片。
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make an attempt to V
企圖 / 試著做……
= endeavor to
= make an endeavor to
Imade an attempt towarn Peter of the dangers of the task, but he just wouldn’t listen.
我試著警告彼得該任務的危險性，但他根本聽不進去。
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make provision for...
為……作準備
Farsighted parents should make provision for their children’s education.
有遠見的父母應為子女的教育作準備。
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figure out... / figure... out
想出……，弄明白……
We need to figure out a way to fix this problem.
我們得想出個方法來解決這個問題。
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(be) wrong with sth
某物出問題 / 故障
There’s somethingwrong with Becky’s phone.
貝琪的電話出了點問題。
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make one’s way to+ 地方
傳入／前往某地
The Tainan-based bubble tea shop made its way to Taipei.
總店在臺南的手搖飲店進軍臺北。
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make / find one’s way into...
出現在⋯⋯；前進至⋯⋯
It's amazing that the clown made his way into the famous movie.
這個小丑能出現在知名電影裡真是太神奇了。
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make one's escape
逃脫
The parrot made its escape from the cage by using its beak to open the door.
那隻鸚鵡用喙把門打開逃出籠子。
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run out of sth
用盡某物
Our car was running out of gas.
我們的車子快沒汽油了。
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make... public
公布／公開⋯⋯
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make a public appeal to...
公開呼籲⋯⋯
The government made a public appeal to people to conserve water.
政府公開呼籲民眾要節約用水。
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make one’s debut
某人初次登臺
Ryan made his debuton the big screen in 2020.
萊恩初次在大銀幕上演出是 2020 年。
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make one’s first appearance
首次亮相
Lisa made her first TV appearance at the age of five and is now a famous star.
麗莎五歲時首次在電視上亮相而現在已經是知名巨星。
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make ends meet
勉強餬口
= scrape by
Matthew earns just enough money to make ends meet.
馬修所得僅能勉強餬口。
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despite + N/V-ing
儘管……
Despite our best efforts, we couldn’t save the dying man.
儘管我們盡了最大的努力，還是無法挽救那位垂死的人。
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manage to V
成功做到/設法做到⋯⋯
Jamie managed tocontact the busy manager in that company.
傑米成功聯絡到了那家公司業務很繁忙的經理了。
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take on
承擔／呈現⋯⋯
I'm ready to take on this responsibility.
我準備好承擔這個責任了。
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turn into...
變成......
Suddenly, the frog turned into a prince.
突然，那隻青蛙變成了王子。
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the stock market
股市
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go up / down
上升／下降
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real estate
房地產
By investing in real estate, Tom made a huge fortune.
湯姆投資房地產賺翻了。
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be determined to V
專心致志於...... / 下定決心做⋯⋯
= be intent on / upon + N/V-ing
Henry is determined to go abroad to further his studies.
亨利已下定決心要出國深造。
