do 是英文中非常基本的動詞,它有著多種不同的用法和意義,也是學習英文的必備單詞之一。在搭配詞的第一篇文章中已經為大家介紹過 make 的基本用法與 Do 的差異。今天這篇則要細談一下 do 的其他常見片語及俚語用法。一樣為大家用「時機」跟「情境」做分類利於記憶,算是總整理吧!當中一定有你不孰悉的,一起來複習吧~
有關 do 常見的 8 個搭配詞使用情境:
1 日常生活或保養:
do the laundry/do(wash) the dishes:洗衣服、洗碗 do the cooking做飯,烹飪 do the cleaning打掃、清理
I need to do some laundry this weekend. (這個週末我需要洗衣服。)
Can you please do the dishes after dinner tonight?(今晚晚餐後你能洗碗嗎?)
My husband usually does the cooking in our household.(在我們家庭中通常是我丈夫負責烹飪。)
Can you do the cleaning of the kitchen while I do the laundry?(你可以打掃廚房嗎?我來洗衣服。)
2 健身、休閒活動或保養:
do yoga做瑜珈 do exercise做運動( = workout) do one's hair(makeup)打扮、化妝 do a facial進行臉部護理
I like to do yoga in the morning to start my day off right.(我喜歡早上練瑜伽,讓我的一天開始得更好。)
I try to do some form of exercise every day to stay in shape.(我試著每天進行一些形式的運動,以保持身形。)
I need to do my hair before we go out.(我們出門前我需要先理一下頭髮。)
She always spends an hour doing her makeup before going to work.(她總是花一個小時化妝才去上班。)
She loves to do a facial once a week to keep her skin looking young and healthy.(她喜歡每周做一次臉部護理,讓她的皮膚看起來年輕健康。)
3 工作、學業:
do homework做作業 do arithmetic、do the math算算數 do an assignment、do a task完成作業、任務 do research研究 do a project做專案 do a presentation做簡報、演講 do the paperwork處理文件工作 do business做生意
I usually do my homework in the evening. (我通常在晚上做功課。)
The teacher asked the students to do some arithmetic problems on the board.(老師要求學生在黑板上做一些算術問題。)
I'm not sure how much we can spend on this project. Let's do the math. (我不確定我們可以在這個項目上花多少錢。讓我們算算數。)
I need to do an assignment on Shakespeare for my literature class.(我需要完成一個有關莎士比亞的文學作業。)
Can you do this task for me while I work on something else?(當我做其他事情時,你能幫我完成這個任務嗎?)
Before starting a project, it's important to do someresearch to gather information.(在開始一個項目之前,進行一些研究以收集資訊很重要。)
We're doing a project for our science class. (我們正在為科學課做一個專題。)
I need to do a presentation to the board of directors tomorrow.(我明天需要向董事會進行簡報。)
Can you help me do the paperwork for this project? (你可以幫我處理這個項目的文件工作嗎?)
They have been doing business together for over a decade. (他們合作做生意已超過十年。)
4 對某人、某事造成影響:
do the trick奏效、起作用 do justice to 充分體現出 do sb harm對某人有害 do damage to對...造成損害 do (sb) good做好事 do well做得好、表現優秀
I was having trouble sleeping, but a cup of warm milk did the trick.(我一直睡不著,但一杯溫牛奶就解決了問題。)
The photos don't do justice to the beauty of the scenery.(這些照片無法完全呈現這個風景的美)
Smoking can do you harm, so it's best to quit.(吸菸有害,最好戒掉。)
A little bit of chocolate won't do you any harm.(吃一點巧克力不會對你造成任何傷害。)
The earthquakedid a lot of damage to the city.(地震對這個城市造成了很大的破壞。)
She spends every Saturday doing good at the local homelessshelter. (她每個星期六都在當地的無家可歸者收容所做善事。)
Tom always does well in his exams because he studies hard. (Tom總是考試做得很好,因為他很努力學習。)
do good 和 do well 都是以 do 作為動詞,但用法和含義不同。do good 通常指做一些有益於他人或社會的事情,強調的是對他人的幫助和關懷。而 do well 則通常指表現好、成功、做得好,強調的是個人的成就和表現。
do more harm than good弊大於利
I think intervening in their relationship will do more harm than good. (我認為干預他們的關係會弊大於利。)
5 表達貢獻自己的行為:
do one's part盡自己的一份力 do one's best to V盡某人全力(做)⋯⋯
We all need to do our part to protect the environment.(我們都需要盡自己的一份力來保護環境。)
I know this project is challenging, but I will do my best tocomplete it on time.(我知道這個專案很有挑戰性,但我會盡力在時間內完成。)
6 表達對某人好或壞:
do sb wrong對某人不公正,對某人不利 do sb an injustice對某人不公 do the dirty on someone對某人不誠實或背信 do a number on someone欺騙或傷害某人或對某人施加某種形式的傷害
do sb good對某人有好處 do sb a favor幫某人忙
The company did wrong by firing him without a valid reason.(公司沒有有效理由地解僱他,對他不公正。)
To say that all politicians are corruptdoes them an injustice.(說所有政治家都是貪汙的是對他們不公。)
He did the dirty on his friend by stealing his girlfriend. (他因為搶走朋友的女友而背叛了他。)
The salesman did a number on me and sold me a faulty car. (那位銷售員欺騙了我,賣了一輛有問題的車。)
He did a number on her self-esteem with his constantcriticism.(他的不斷批評削弱了她的自尊心。)
Getting fresh air and exercise every day can do you a lot of good.(每天呼吸新鮮空氣並運動,對你的健康大有好處。)
Can you do me a favor and pick up some groceries? (你能幫我一個忙去買些雜貨嗎?)
7 表達特定行為:
do (one’s) military service服兵役 do a sketch of... 畫素描 do up a button扣鈕扣 do drugs濫用毒品 do time坐牢、服刑 do the honors主持儀式或慶祝活動 do a swap進行交換
In some countries, it's mandatory for men to do military service for a certainperiod of time.(在某些國家,男性必須要在特定期間內服兵役。)
He likes to do sketches of people he sees in public places.(他喜歡在公共場所畫人物素描。)
Can you help me do up the buttons on the back of my dress?(你能幫我把後面的衣扣扣好嗎?)
She got into trouble when she started doing drugs in college.(她在大學開始吸毒後,陷入了麻煩之中。)
He was caughtstealing and ended updoing timein prison.(他因為盜竊被捕,最終在監獄服刑。)
Would you like to do the honors and cut the cake? (你想主持儀式,切蛋糕嗎?)
She did the honors of introducing the guestspeaker.(她擔任主持人介紹嘉賓演講者。)
I'm going to do a swap with my friend. I'll lend her my camera and she'll lend me her laptop.(我打算和我的朋友進行交換,我借給她我的相機,她借給我她的筆電。)
8 表達做事情的態度:
do as (someone) says照某人說的做 do the right thing做正確的事情
You should do as your boss says if you want to keep your job.(如果你想保住工作,你應該照你的老闆說的做。)
It's important to do as your doctor says if you want to get better.(如果你想要康復,聽醫生的話是很重要的。)
I know it's not easy, but you need to do the right thing. (我知道這不容易,但你需要做正確的事情。)
9 個常用包含 do 的片語:
9 do likewise照著做
If someone offers to help you, you should do likewise when you have the chance.(如果有人主動提供幫助,當你有機會時,你應該回報同樣的幫助。)
【用興趣學英文。把英文變興趣】Turn English into your interest!!
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✔ 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。
I used to do the laundry once a week when I lived in a dormitory.
我以前住宿舍時一星期洗一次衣服。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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dish
[dɪʃ]
n. 碗盤;菜餚
vi. & vt. 說八卦
It’s your turn to do the dishes.
輪到你洗碗了。
My favorite dish is my mother’s spring rolls.
我最喜歡的一道菜是我媽媽做的春捲。
The actor dished on his co-stars in the interview.
該演員在訪問中說出了與他合作的明星的八卦。
Come on―dish the dirt on Sophie!
快一點 — 跟我說蘇菲的八卦!
高中 Level 1
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household
[ˋhaʊs͵hold]
n. 家庭(= family)
a. 家用的;家庭的
A growing number of households have access to the internet.
越來越多的家庭都能上網。
Juice blenders and coffee makers are examples of household appliances.
果汁機和咖啡機都是家電用品的範例。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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kitchen
[ˋkɪtʃɪn]
n. 廚房
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
你若受不了熱,就離開廚房吧。
Your suitcase is so heavy. You must have packed everything but the kitchen sink.
你的行李箱好重。你一定打包了幾乎所有的東西。
高中 Level 1
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yoga
[ˋjogə]
n. . 瑜珈
=
yogurt
Doingyoga regularly can help improve your health.
定期做瑜珈有益改善健康。
高中 Level 6
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exercise
[ˋɛksɚ͵saɪz]
vt. 操練;使用(權利等)
n. 練習題
n. & vi. & vt. 運動
Exercise and proper diet are essential for good health. 運動和適當的飲食對健康很重要。
My father exercises every morning at the park.
我爸爸每天早上都在公園運動。
Did you finish the exercises in the chapter?
你做完這一章的練習題了嗎?
Henry exercised his horses twice a day.
亨利一天操練他的馬兒 2 次。
Many fail to exercise their right to vote.
很多人都沒有去行使他們的投票權。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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makeup
[ˋmek͵ʌp]
n. 化妝(不可數)
=
cosmetics
Alice wore heavy makeup to hide her pimples.
愛麗絲化濃妝來掩蓋她的粉刺。
多益棕色
高中 Level 4
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facial
[ˋfeʃəl]
a. 臉的,面部的
n. 面部美容護理
Sue had a strange facial expression when she tasted this dish.
蘇吃這道菜時臉上有奇怪的表情。
To keep young and beautiful, the lady goes to the beauty parlor for a facial massage every week.
為了永保青春美麗,這位女士每週都到美容院做臉部按摩。
My wife does a facial every now and then.
我太太偶爾會做臉。
高中 Level 4
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shape
[ʃep]
vt. 塑造(形狀、型態等)
n. 形狀;(健康)狀態(不可數)
=
form
=
condition
I bought a cake in the shape of a star.
我買了一個星形的蛋糕。
Though he is eighty, my grandfather is still in good shape.
我爺爺已 80 歲,但他身體仍然很硬朗。
Kane shaped the clay into the form of a dog.
坎恩把泥土捏成狗的模樣。
Going to college will really help me shape my future.
上大學對我塑造未來很有幫助。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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homework
[ˋhom͵wɝk]
n. 家庭作業(不可數)
=
assignment
=
schoolwork
Evan has to do a lot of homework every day.
艾凡每天都要做許多家庭作業。
高中 Level 1
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arithmetic
[əˋrɪθmətɪk]
n. . 算術;計算
We learn arithmetic right after we enter kindergarten.
我們進幼稚園後就開始學算術了。
When it comes to doingarithmetic, Mark is a genius.
說到算算數,馬克是天才。
高中 Level 6
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assignment
[əˋsaɪnmənt]
n. 任命,派定的工作;指定作業或功課
=
task
=
mission
=
appointment
=
schoolwork
We are going to Tokyo on a special assignment for our magazine.
我們將為我們的雜誌到東京出一趟特別任務。
My first assignment in the company was to serve my colleagues coffee.
我在公司的第一項工作就是替我的同事們倒咖啡。
Please complete your assignment before our next class.
請在下次上課前完成指定的作業。
Our English teacher gives us more reading assignments than we can handle.
我們英文老師交給我們的閱讀作業太多使我們吃不消。
多益綠色
英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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task
[tæsk]
n. 任務,工作
vt. 給……分配任務,派給……(工作)
Our first task is to gather all the information we need.
我們的首要工作就是蒐集一切所需的資料。
My boss took me to task for being late again.
我又遲到了,老闆為此而責備了我。
Brian was tasked with checking the whole book for errors.
布萊恩被指派去檢查整本書是否有錯誤。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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research
[ˈrisɝtʃ]
n. 研究;調查(不可數)
Scientists are still conducting research on global warming.
科學家仍在進行全球暖化的研究。
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高中 Level 4
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project
[ˋprɑdʒɛkt]
n. 計畫
I believe this new project will make a profit by the end of the year.
我相信這新計畫年底以前會獲利。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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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。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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business
[ˋbɪznəs]
n. 生意(不可數);事務(常用單數)
Our business has been prosperous over the past three years.
過去 3 年來,我們的生意蒸蒸日上。
Arthur is currently on business in Japan.
亞瑟目前正在日本出差。
It’s none of your business. 不關你的事。
I’m not joking. I mean business.
我可不是在開玩笑。我是認真的。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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literature
[ˋlɪtərətʃɚ]
n. 文學(不可數);文獻
=
writings
Mary majored in Westernliterature while in college.
瑪莉念大學時主修西洋文學。
Paul didn’t have time to read all the available literature on the subject.
保羅沒有時間看完有關這主題所有的現存文獻。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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science
[ˋsaɪəns]
n. 科學;自然科學
Science is my least favorite subject in school. 自然科學是我在學校裡最不喜歡的科目。
高中 Level 1
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decade
[ˋdɛked]
n. 10 年
The company has been in business for threedecades.
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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trick
[trɪk]
n. 惡作劇;竅門;把戲
vt. 欺騙
=
cheat
Anna tricked Tim into carrying drugs for her.
安娜欺騙提姆替她攜帶毒品。
Billy was playing tricks on his little brother.
比利在戲弄他弟弟。
The soup tastes a bit plain, but maybe a little more pepper will do the trick.
這湯喝起來有點無味,但也許再加一點胡椒就會很美味了。
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
老狗學不會新把戲。— 諺語
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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justice
[ˋdʒʌstɪs]
n. 公道,正義;司法審判
A good judge should have a sense of justice.
好法官應有正義感。
To do Eliot justice, we must admit that he meant no harm. 為艾略特說句公道話,我們必須承認他無意傷害任何人。
Sheila’s playing didn’t do Beethoven’s music justice.
席拉的演奏未能呈現貝多芬音樂的原貌。
The murderer must be arrested and brought to justice.
必須逮捕那兇手並將其繩之以法。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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harm
[hɑrm]
vt. & n. 傷害
Smoking will do you great harm. Why don’t you just quit?
抽菸對你傷害很大。你幹嘛不乾脆戒掉?
Mary wouldn’t even harm a fly. How could she commit such a crime?
瑪莉心地非常善良。她怎麼可能會犯下這起案子呢?
高中 Level 3
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damage
[ˋdæmɪdʒ]
n. & vt. 破壞,損壞(名詞為不可數)
Taking drugs does damage to one’s body and mind.
吸毒有害身心。
Taking drugs does harm to one’s body and mind.
吸毒有害身心。
The car was totally damaged in a traffic accident.
這輛車在一起交通事故中全毀了。
高中 Level 2
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well
[wɛl]
adj. (身體)健康的
n. 井
adv. 很好地
=
healthy
If you do your duties well, you ’ll be rewarded.
如果好好盡你的職責,你就會得到獎賞。
I don't feel well today, so I'll call in sick.
我今天身體不舒服,所以我會打電話請病假。
The oil well has gone dry, so we'll have to find another one.
這座油井枯竭了,我們必須找另一座。
多益橘色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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scenery
[ˋsinərɪ]
n. 風景(不可數)
The island is noted for its beautiful scenery.
這座島嶼以美景聞名。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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quit
[kwɪt]
vt. 停止;戒除;辭(職)
vi. 辭職
三態
quit / quit [kwɪt] / quit [kwɪt]
=
stop
=
halt
Paula announced that she will quit show business next year.
寶拉宣布明年將退出演藝圈。
The old man quit smoking at last.
這位老先生終於戒菸了。
I quit my job because I have to take care of my sick father.
為了照顧生病的父親,我把工作辭掉了。
John no longer works here. He quit two years ago.
約翰已不在這兒工作了。他兩年前就辭職了。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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earthquake
[ˋɝθ͵kwek]
n. 地震(= quake [ kwek ])
The great earthquake caused serious damage to the area.
這場大地震造成該區損失慘重。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 2
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homeless
[ˋhomlɪs]
adj. 無家可歸的
This housing project is designed to help homeless people get back on their feet.
此住宅計畫是為了幫助無家可歸的人恢復自立能力。
英檢中高
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shelter
[ˋʃɛltɚ]
n. 庇護所(可數);遮蔽物(可數);遮蔽,庇護(不可數)
vt. 遮蔽;保護
I’d like to know how to donate clothing to a homeless shelter.
我想知道該如何捐助衣物到遊民庇護所。
It’s raining now. Let’s take shelter in that temple over there.
現在要下雨了,我們到那裡的廟裡躲一下吧。
It is against the law to shelter a criminal from the police. 包庇罪犯逃避警方追緝是犯法的。
A big umbrella sheltered us from the sun.
一把大傘保護我們免於日曬。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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intervene
[͵ɪntɚˋvin]
vi. . 介入,干預
The government was urged to intervene in the
currency markets in order to stabilize the exchange
rate.
政府被要求要介入干預貨幣市場以穩定匯率。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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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?
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environment
[ɪnˋvaɪrənmənt]
n. 環境
We should spare no effort to protect our environment from being polluted.
我們應盡全力保護我們的環境免於汙染。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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challenging
[ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ]
adj. 具挑戰性的
For the most part, the work is challenging and very exciting.
大體上來說,這份工作很具有挑戰性,而且非常刺激。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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complete
[kəmˋplit]
vt. 完成
adj. 完全的(= total);完整的;完成的
=
finish
=
total
=
accomplish
The new undersea tunnel will be completed soon.
那座新的海底隧道很快就會完工。
You need a complete change of diet.
你必須完全改變飲食。
No trip to Taiwan is complete without a visit to the night markets.
沒去過夜市,臺灣之行就不算完整。
Finally, the work on the opera house is complete.
歌劇院的工程終於完成了。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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wrong
[rɔŋ]
vt. 不 公平對待
adv. 不對地
n. 錯誤
adj. 錯誤的;不正當的; 出問題的
Most of the answers he wrote were wrong.
他寫的答案大部分是錯的。
It’s wrong to take something that isn’t yours.
拿別人的東西是不對的。
There’s something wrong with Becky’s phone.
貝琪的電話出了點問題。
I just don’t know where we went wrong.
我就是不知道我們到底哪裡出問題了。
The boy is too young to tell right from wrong.
小男孩太小了,還不能明辨是非。
Two wrongs do not make a right.
兩惡不成一善 / 勿以惡報惡。— 諺語
Jack decided to forgive those who have wronged him.
傑克決定原諒那些待他不公的人。
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injustice
[ɪnˋdʒʌstɪs]
n. . 不公平
Superman, Batman, and most other superheroes are
known for fighting against any and every injustice in
the world.
超人、蝙蝠俠和大多數其他超級英雄都以對抗世界上任何的 不公不義而聞名。
Mary complained that we had done her an injustice
by firing her.
瑪麗抱怨說我們把她開除是對她不公。
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dirty
[ˋdɝtɪ]
vt. 使變髒;貶低
adj. 髒的;卑鄙的,差勁的
三態
dirty / dirtied [ˋdɝtɪd] / dirtied [ˋdɝtɪd]
My blue jeans are dirty and have to be washed.
我的牛仔褲很髒,需要洗了。
Sam always playeddirty tricks on Johnny when they were in high school.
高中時,山姆總是對強尼耍花招。
Jenny gave me a dirty look after I commented on her weight.
我評論珍妮的體重後,她給了我一個白眼。
Peter dirtied the cream rug with his shoes.
彼得的鞋子把奶油色地毯弄髒了。
The prime minister’s words dirtied the government’s reputation.
該首相的話敗壞了政府的名聲。
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fire
[faɪr]
n. 火;火堆,篝火
vt. & vi. 發射
vt. 開除
A forest fire broke out last night.
昨晚發生了一場森林火災。
Paper catches fire easily.
紙張很容易著火。
Let’s make a fire to keep us warm.
我們生火來保暖吧!
Andrew was fired from his job last week.
上星期安德魯被開除了。
The hunter fired a shot at a tiger.
獵人朝著老虎開了一槍。
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valid
[ˋvælɪd]
a. 有效力的;令人信服的
This train ticket is valid for three days.
這張火車票 3 天內有效。
The manager had valid reasons for thinking that the plan was not workable.
經理有令人信服的理由來解釋為何他認為該計畫不可行。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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politician
[͵pɑləˋtɪʃən]
n. 政客
I’d rather trust a hungry wolf than a politician.
我寧願相信一匹餓狼也不願意相信政客。
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corrupt
[kəˋrʌpt]
vt. 使腐敗
adj. 腐敗的,貪汙的
The corrupt officer was put in jail for taking bribes. 那位腐敗的官員因為收賄被捕入獄了。
Violence on TV may corrupt the minds of young children.
電視上的暴力可能會殘害幼童的心靈。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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sell
[sɛl]
vt. & vi. 賣,銷售
三態
sell / sold [sold] / sold [sold]
Martin sold Jerry his old cellphone at a cheap price.
馬丁以便宜的價格把他的舊手機賣給傑瑞。
Martin sold his old cellphone to Jerry at a cheap price.
馬丁以便宜的價格把他的舊手機賣給傑瑞。
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faulty
[ˋfɔltɪ]
a. 有瑕疵的
The manufacturer recalled all faulty products and promised refunds for customers.
該廠商收回所有瑕疵品,並承諾顧客退款。
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self-esteem
n. 自尊
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constant
[ˋkɑnstənt]
n. 恆久不變的數量(常數);不變的事物
a. 持續的;穩定的
a. . 持續的;穩定的,持久不變的
The constant noise of the machine is driving me crazy.
機器不斷發出的噪音快把我逼瘋了。
The weather has been constant this week.
這星期的天氣很穩定。
The temperature in the fish tank remains a constant.
水族箱裡的溫度維持恆溫。
No matter what life threw at them, their love for each other remained a constant.
不論遇到什麼困難,他們仍對彼此堅貞不移。
The constant noise of the machine is driving me crazy.
機器不斷發出的噪音快把我逼瘋了。
According to the weather forecast, the weather will
be constant this week.
根據氣象預報,這週的天氣會很穩定。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 6
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criticism
[ˋkrɪtə͵sɪzəm]
n. 批評,爭議;評論(均不可數)
=
comment
The new tax law has been the subject of criticism recently.
這條新稅法最近成為爭議的話題。
This magazine is famous for its literary criticism.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。
This magazine is famous for its literary comments.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。
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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。
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sketch
[skɛtʃ]
n. 素描;草圖
vt. & vi. 素描;畫草圖
vt. 概略
James did a sketch of his girlfriend that looked just like her.
詹姆士為女友作素描,真是唯妙唯肖。
Dan drew a sketch to show us what the new building would look like.
丹畫了一張草圖,告訴我們新大樓外觀的樣子。
The artist sketched the mountains many times before making a painting of them.
藝術家將群山入畫前素描了很多次。
Kevin likes to sit by the lake and sketch.
凱文喜歡坐在湖邊畫素描。
I asked the lawyer to sketch the main points for us.
我請該律師概述重點給我們。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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button
[ˋbʌtn̩]
vt. 扣上(鈕扣)
n. 鈕扣;按鈕
Can you undo the buttons on my back?
你可以幫我解開我背後的扣子嗎?
Push that button, and you can withdraw your money. 按下那個按鈕,你就可以領錢了。
Button up your coat. It’s very windy outside.
把外套扣起來。外面風很大。
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drug
[drʌg]
vt. 下藥(以使昏迷)
n. 藥(物);毒品
三態
drug / drugged [drʌgd] / drugged [drʌgd]
The drug is efficient in getting rid of a cold.
這個藥治療感冒很有效。
Andy has been taking drugs for high blood pressure for almost a year.
安迪已經吃高血壓的藥將近有一年了。
Never take drugs, or you’ll be sorry for the rest of your life.
絕對不要吸毒,否則你會後悔一輩子。
Drug trafficking is illegal in almost every country.
幾乎在每一個國家毒品交易都是非法的。
Be careful! The juice might be drugged.
小心!這果汁可能被下藥。
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swap
[swɑp]
vt. & n. & vi. 交換
三態
swap / swapped / swapped
=
exchange
I swapped my bicycle for a guitar with my friend.
我用我的腳踏車和朋友換了一把吉他。
I’m finished with this magazine. If you’re done with yours, can we swap?
我已經看完這本雜誌了。如果你看完了你的,我們可以交換嗎?
Let’s do a swap. I give you this dress and you give me that bag.
我們做個交換吧。我給妳這件洋裝,妳給我那個包包。
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mandatory
[ˋmændə͵tɔrɪ]
adj. 強制性的
Military service is mandatory for all young men in Korea.
在韓國,服兵役對所有年輕人來說是強制性的。
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certain
[ˋsɝtn̩]
pron. 一些
adj. 某些(= some);確定的(= sure)
=
sure
Certain answers are not correct. 某些答案有誤。
A certain man called you yesterday.
昨天有某個人打電話找你。
I’m certain that Miley will succeed.
我確信麥莉會成功。
I’m certain of Miley’s success.
我確信麥莉會成功。
Nobody knows for certain when Michael is coming back.
沒有人確知邁可什麼時候會回來。
Certain of the employees take long coffee breaks. 有些員工喝咖啡的休息時間很久。
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college
[ˋkɑlɪdʒ]
n. 大學;(大學的)學 / 分院
Peter started going to college at age 15.
彼得 15 歲就開始念大學了。
Do you know Harry attended the College of Arts and Sciences at this university?
你知道哈利曾在這所大學的文理學院念書嗎?
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prison
[ˋprɪzn]
n. 監獄
=
jail
That prison has about two hundred convicts.
那所監獄有大約 200 名囚犯。
Andy spent a lot of time in prison.
安迪坐了很長時間的牢。
The police should put the bad guy in prison.
警察應該把那壞人關進監獄。
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introduce
[͵ɪntrəˋdjus]
vt. 介紹;引進,推出(產品等)、使認識
The chairman introduced the speaker to the audience.
主席向聽眾介紹這位演講者。
The company introduced a new product recently.
這家公司最近推出了一項新產品。
Paper, gunpowder, and compasses were introduced into the West from China.
紙張、火藥和指南針從中國傳入西方。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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guest
[gɛst]
n. 客人;特別來賓,特邀嘉賓
How many guests are coming to the party?
有多少位客人會來參加這派對?
Tom Cruise appeared on the show as a special guest.
湯姆•克魯斯作為特別來賓出現在這節目中。
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speaker
[ˋspikɚ]
n. 演說者;講(某種)語言的人;音響喇叭; (議會 / 立法機構等的)議長(此意前面加 定冠詞 the,字首大寫)
The speaker seemed a little nervous.
那演說者似乎有點緊張。
Is Josh a native speaker of English?
喬許是英語母語人士嗎?
Is Josh a native English speaker?
喬許是英語母語人士嗎?
My computer’s speakers aren’t working.
我電腦的喇叭故障了。
It is the Speaker’s job to keep order.
維持秩序是議長的工作。
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lend
[lɛnd]
vt. 借給
三態
lend / lent / lent
=
borrow
Kate is unwilling to lend money to me.
凱特不太願意借錢給我。
Kate is unwilling to lend me money.
凱特不太願意借錢給我。
This extra money should lend you a helping hand.
這筆額外的錢應該可以幫到你。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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camera
[ˋkæmərə]
n. 相機
Could you take a picture of me with my camera?
能不能麻煩您用我的相機為我照一張相?
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laptop
[ˋlæptɑp]
n. 筆記型電腦
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likewise
[ˋlaɪk͵waɪz]
adv. 同樣地,相似地,也
I will respect your privacy. Likewise, I hope you will respect mine.
我會尊重你的隱私。同樣,我也希望你會尊重我的隱私。
Terry is a salesman and likewise his brother is in the same profession.
泰瑞是一名業務,而他弟弟也做同樣的職務。
The teacher wrote the names of three animals on the board and told the students to do likewise.
老師在黑板上寫了3 種動物的名字,然後要學生照著做。
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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。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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chance
[tʃæns]
vt. 冒險
n. 機會;可能性;偶然
vi. 碰巧
=
opportunity
=
likelihood
I hope I have a chance to see Mary again.
我希望有機會再見瑪麗一面。
You have a good chance of winning the contest.
你贏得比賽的可能性很大。
I found the secret by chance.
我偶然間發現這個祕密。
Do not take chances with your health.
健康不能碰運氣。
Neil decided to chance going out without his cellphone.
尼爾決定冒險不帶手機出門。
I chanced to be there when Jerome came.
傑洛姆來的時候,我碰巧在那裡。
I happened to be there when Jerome came.
傑洛姆來的時候,我碰巧在那裡。
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electricity
[͵ilɛkˋtrɪsətɪ]
n. 電;電力
This commuter train runs on electricity.
這班通勤列車是以電驅動的。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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storm
[stɔrm]
vt. & vi. 怒罵
n. 暴風雨
A storm is headed this way.
一場暴風雨正直撲這裡而來。
Peter stormed at John because of his terrible attitude.
彼得因為約翰的態度不好而怒斥他。
The song, along with its funny music video, took the whole world by storm.
這首歌,連同它趣味的音樂影片,在全球大受歡迎。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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government
[ˋgʌvɚnmənt]
n. 政府(可數);政體(不可數)
The central government has promised to cut taxes. 中央政府已承諾要減稅。
Which do you prefer―democratic or communist government?
你比較喜歡哪一種 — 民主還是共產政體?
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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tax
[tæks]
vt. 向……課稅
n. 稅金
Many people think that the import tax on foreign goods is unreasonably high.
很多人認為舶來品的進口稅高到不合理。
All the goods should be taxed before they’re sold.
所有的貨品皆須課稅後才能出售。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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approach
[əˋprotʃ]
vt. & vi. 接近
n. 方法
The dogcatchers approached the dangerous dog with caution.
捕犬員小心翼翼地接近那隻危險的狗。
According to the weather forecast, a typhoon is fast approaching.
根據氣象預報,有颱風正快速接近中。
The best approach to learning English is to read English articles out loud and watch English TV programs.
學習英文的最佳途徑是大聲朗誦英文文章和看英文電視節目。
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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。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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runner
[ˋrʌnɚ]
n. 跑者
Andy is an excellent marathon runner.
安迪是位很優秀的馬拉松跑者。
James is playing the role of a drug runner in his latest movie.
詹姆士在他最新的電影裡是扮演一個毒品販子。
高中 Level 2
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contractor
[ˋkɑntræktɚ]
n. 承包商
The contractor provides a complete home renovation at a reasonable price.
這家承包商以合理的價格提供完善的房屋修繕服務。
高中 Level 5
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neighbor
[ˋnebɚ]
n. 鄰居
I’m lucky that all my neighbors are friendly.
很幸運地,我所有的鄰居都很友善。
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stranger
[ˋstrendʒɚ]
n. 陌生人
Don’t talk to strangers.
別和陌生人談話。
Hello,stranger! Long time no see! 你好,稀客!好久不見!
Lucy is no stranger to tennis.
露西對網球毫不陌生。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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elderly
[ˋɛldɚlɪ]
a. 年老的
Please give your seat to elderly passengers on the bus.
在公車上請讓座給年長的乘客。
We should learn to respect the elderly.
我們應學習尊重長者。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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cater
[ˋketɚ]
vi. & vt. . 承辦宴席
vi. 滿足⋯⋯的需求
Mary runs a small business that caters for private
parties and some small public events.
瑪麗經營一家小公司,是為私人派對和一些小型的公開活動
來承辦宴席的公司。
Sky Restaurant catered the meal. The food they
prepared is quite delicious, isn’t it?
天空餐廳提供這次的餐點。他們準備的食物很好吃,對吧?
This brand of clothing catersto athletes, especially
runners and cyclists.
此服裝品牌滿足了運動員的需求,尤其是跑者和騎腳踏車的
人。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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extra
[ˋɛkstrə]
n. 另外付點錢就可額外得到的東西,加購 品
adv. 額外地
adj. 額外的
=
additional
=
spare
=
surplus
The pan comes with some nice extras, such as these mugs.
平底鍋有附一些不錯的加購品,比如這些杯子。
We need an extra two hours to complete the work.
我們需要額外 2 個小時才能完成這工作。
The restaurant charges extra if we bring our own drinks.
如果我們自己帶飲料,那家餐廳會額外收費。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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die
[daɪ]
vi. 死去
三態
dying / died [daɪd] / died [daɪd]
=
pass away
The girl died from head injuries.
這女孩死於腦部創傷。
The poor young man died of lung cancer.
這個可憐的年輕人死於肺癌。
高中 Level 1
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final
[ˋfaɪn!]
adj. 最後的;(決定)不可更改的
n. 期末考;決賽
Terry is busy preparing for the final examinations.
泰瑞正忙著準備期末考。
Terry is busy preparing for the finals.
泰瑞正忙著準備期末考。
The CEO’s decision is final.
執行長的決定不可更改。
We lost to the home team in the finals.
我們在決賽中輸給地主隊。
高中 Level 2
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quarter
[ˋkwɔrtɚ]
vt. 分為四份
n. 四分之一;一季(三個月)
A quarter of the population voted for Tony.
有四分之一的人投票給湯尼。
You can easily get there in a quarter of an hour.
你可以很輕易地在 15 分鐘內抵達該地。
The company reaped huge profits in the first quarter of the year.
該公司本年第一季獲利很多。
Tom quartered the sandwiches and gave them to the kids.
湯姆把這些三明治分成四份,然後分給小朋友們。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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bankrupt
[ˋbæŋkrʌpt]
a. 破產的
vt. 使破產
n. (經法院宣告的)破產者
Because of a poor investment, Billy went bankrupt.
由於投資不當,比利破產了。
Brian feared that the loss of his job would bankrupt him.
布萊恩擔心失去工作會使他身無分文。
Emma was declared a bankrupt after the failure of her business.
艾瑪生意失敗後被宣告破產。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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double
[ˋdʌb!]
adj. 雙倍的
vt. 使加倍
n. 極相似的人
adv. 雙 / 加倍地
I’ll give you double pay for working overtime.
你加班我會付你雙倍薪水。
The boss was surprised when the new employee asked him to double his salary.
這位新進員工要求將薪資加倍時,老闆吃了一驚。
Sam is the double of his father.
山姆是他父親的翻版。
I have been charged double for this item.
這商品我被收了雙倍的價錢。
高中 Level 2
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famous
[ˋfeməs]
adj. 出名的
This restaurant is famous for its terrific steaks.
這家餐廳以好吃的牛排聞名。
Ginny is famous as an artist.
金妮是一個出名的藝術家。
高中 Level 1
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disappear
[͵dɪsəˋpɪr]
vi. 消失
=
vanish
The necklace seemed to have magically disappeared from the safe.
那條項鍊似乎神奇地從保險箱中消失了。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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suspect
[ˋsʌspɛkt]
n. 嫌疑犯
a. 可疑的
Robert was one of the main suspects in the murder case.
羅伯特是這宗謀殺案的主嫌之一。
A suspect package was delivered to the government minister’s office.
一件可疑的包裹被送到部長辦公室。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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clue
[klu]
n. 線索,端倪,頭緒
Do you have any clues to the robber’s whereabouts?
你有任何搶匪下落的線索嗎?
I didn’t have a clue why Roger yelled at me.
我一點都不知道為什麼羅傑對我大叫。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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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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boring
[ˋborɪŋ]
adj. 令人厭煩的,無趣的
=
dull
That book is boring. Josh will choose another one to read.
那本書很無趣。喬許要找另一本來看。
高中 Level 1
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since
[sɪns]
conj. 自從;因為
prep. 自從
adv. 此後
It has been raining since I left for work this morning.
從早上我去上班後,雨就一直下個不停。
Since there is no more work, we can all go home.
由於沒工作要做了,我們全都可以回家。
We haven't seen each other since last year.
我們從去年起就沒見過面了。
Luke moved to Belgium three years ago, and I haven’t seen him since.
路克 3 年前搬去比利時,自那之後我便沒再見過他了。
高中 Level 1
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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。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
Practical Phrases
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do the laundry
洗衣服
I used to do the laundry once a week when I lived in a dormitory.
我以前住宿舍時一星期洗一次衣服。
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do / wash the dishes
洗碗盤
It’s your turn todo the dishes.
輪到你洗碗了。
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do yoga
做瑜珈
Doing yoga regularly can help improve your health.
定期做瑜珈有益改善健康。
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do exercise
做運動
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do a facial
做臉
My wife does a facial every now and then.
我太太偶爾會做臉。
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be in shape
身體健康
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do homework
做家庭作業
Evan has to do a lot of homework every day.
艾凡每天都要做許多家庭作業。
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do arithmetic
算算數
When it comes to doing arithmetic, Mark is a genius.
說到算算數,馬克是天才。
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do / conduct research about / on...
做有關……的研究
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the board of directors
董事會
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do the trick
使某事成功
The soup tastes a bit plain, but maybe a little more pepper will do the trick.
這湯喝起來有點無味,但也許再加一點胡椒就會很美味了。
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do justice to sb/sth
為某人 / 事說公道話;公平對待某 人 / 合理處理某事
= do sb/sth justice
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do sb/sth justice
為某人 / 事說公道話;公平對待某 人 / 合理處理某事
To doEliot justice, we must admit that he meant no harm. 為艾略特說句公道話,我們必須承認他無意傷害任何人。
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do sb harm
對某人有害
Smoking willdo you great harm. Why don’t you just quit?
抽菸對你傷害很大。你幹嘛不乾脆戒掉?
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do sb/sth no harm
對某人/某事無害
Tom was thrown from the boat when it struck a large wave. Fortunately, he was wearing a life jacket and it did him no harm.
當那艘船撞上大浪時湯姆被拋出船外。幸好他有穿救生衣,那才沒有對他造成傷害。
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do / cause damage to sb/sth
對某人 / 事物造成損害
Taking drugs does damage to one's body and mind.
吸毒有害身心。
The flood caused damage to dozens of homes, and many people were left homeless.
那場洪水造成數十間房屋損毀,許多人落得無家可歸。
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do sb good
對某人有益
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a bit of...
一點點的……
I need a bit ofhelp with my homework.
我需要有人教一下我功課。
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do more harm than good
壞處多於好處,弊多於利
Taking too much vitamin E can do more harm than good.
服用太多維他命 E 弊多於利。
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do one’s part
盡某人一己之力
Schools hope that students can do their part to keep the environment clean.
學校希望學生能盡一己之力保持環境整潔。
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do sb an injustice
待某人不公道, 不公地判斷某人
Mary complained that we had done her an injustice
by firing her.
瑪麗抱怨說我們把她開除是對她不公。
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do sb a favor
幫某人忙
Could you domea favor and open the window?
可以幫我開窗戶嗎?
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a valid argument / reason
令人信服的論點 / 理由
The manager had valid reasons for thinking that the plan was not workable.
經理有令人信服的理由來解釋為何他認為該計畫不可行。
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fresh air
清新的空氣
George enjoys thefresh air in the country.
喬治喜歡鄉下的清新空氣。
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pick up... / pick... up
接收(訊號...等);舉起;抱起;提起;獲悉、得知;接(某人);取(某物);(便宜地)買到
I was able to pick up a news program from the UK on my radio.
我能用我的收音機收聽一個英國的新聞節目。
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do (one’s) military service
服兵役
Larry didhis military service on a nice island.
賴瑞在一座美麗的島上服兵役。
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do a sketch of...
將……作素描
James did a sketch of his girlfriend that looked just like her.
詹姆士為女友作素描,真是唯妙唯肖。
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do up a button
扣鈕扣
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do a swap
做交換
Let’s do a swap. I give you this dress and you give me that bag.
我們做個交換吧。我給妳這件洋裝,妳給我那個包包。
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a period of + 時間
一段……時間
I’m going to stay here for a long period of time.
我將在這裡待上一段很長的時間。
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end up + V-ing
到頭來做......,最終/結果/到頭來⋯⋯
I knew you wouldend up borrowing money from me.
我就知道你最後還是會跟我借錢。
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in prison
坐牢
Andy spent a lot of time in prison.
安迪坐了很長時間的牢。
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do likewise
照著做
The teacher wrote the names of three animals on the board and told the students to do likewise.
老師在黑板上寫了3 種動物的名字,然後要學生照著做。
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a few (+ 複數名詞)
一些(……)
I have only invited a few people.
我只邀請了一些人。
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do away with
廢除/擺脫⋯⋯
The protesters called on the government to do away with the death penalty.
抗議群眾呼籲政府廢除死刑。
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pay a bill
付帳
Thomas has alreadypaid the bill.
湯瑪斯已經付帳了。
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be on vacation
在度假中〔美〕
= be on holiday
I’llbe on vacation in Paris next month.
下個月我將在巴黎度假。
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make money
賺錢
Charlie made some money by investing.
查理透過投資賺了點錢。
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make it to+地方
(成功)趕到某地
Sammade it tothe airport in time to catch his flight.
山姆及時趕到機場搭上飛機。
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make a profit
獲利
Tommade ahandsome profit from the sale.
湯姆從這次買賣中得到可觀的利潤。
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do not have a clue
一點都不知道
I didn’t have a clue why Roger yelled at me.
我一點都不知道為什麼羅傑對我大叫。
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do one's best to V
盡某人全力(做)⋯⋯
Jack did his best to help his friend in need.
傑克竭盡所能地幫助他有需要的朋友。
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intervene in..
干預……
= interfere in...
The government was urged to intervene in the currency markets in order to stabilize the exchange rate.
政府被要求要介入干預貨幣市場以穩定匯率。
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on time
準時
The train arrived at the station on time.
火車準時到站。
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get into trouble
陷入麻煩
If you don’t stop talking in class, you’ll get into trouble.
你上課繼續講話的話,就有麻煩了。
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have no idea
毫不知情,不知道
I have no idea where I can park my car.
我不知道能把車子停在哪裡。