方法三 :檢視發票、練習降低衝動(review invoices and practicereducing impulsiveness)
方法四 :列下願望清單、購物清單(create wish lists and shopping lists)
I enrolled in a professionaldevelopmentcourse to acquire new skills and improve my activeincomepotential.(我報名參加專業發展課程,以獲得新技能,提高我主動收入的潛力。)
Investing in dividendstocks has allowed me to increase my passiveincome and enjoy financial freedom.(投資股息股票使我能夠增加被動收入,享受財務自由。)
I started reviewing my monthly expenses and practicing mindfulness to reduce impulsiveness in my purchasing decisions.(我開始檢視我的每月開銷並且練習正念以降低我在購買決策中的衝動性。)
I always create a wishlist before shopping to prioritize my purchases and avoidimpulse buying.(我總是在購物前建立願望清單,以優先考慮我的購買項目,避免衝動購買。
The marshmallowexperiment showed that children who were able todelay gratification had better long-term success in variousareas of life.(棉花糖實驗顯示,能夠延遲滿足的孩子在生活的各個領域中取得更好的長期成功。)
【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。
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Words in Use
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improve
[ɪmˋpruv]
vt. & vi. 改善
=
better
Tom would like to improve his English speaking ability.
湯姆想要增進自己英語口說的能力。
As you can see, your father’s health has improved a lot.
正如你所見,你父親的健康已改善了很多。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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active
[ˋæktɪv]
adj. 忙碌活躍的,精力充沛的;積極主動的
Although my grandmother is 80 years old, she remains healthy and leads an active life.
雖然我的奶奶已經 80 歲了,但她仍然很健康,過著很忙碌 活躍的生活。
Jimmy has been active in helping to raise money for charity.
吉米一直都很積極主動幫忙慈善機構募款。
高中 Level 2
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income
[ˋɪn͵kʌm]
n. 收入
Plumbers in that country have high incomes.
那個國家的水電工收入很高。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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increase
[ɪnˋkris]
vi. & vt. 增加
=
raise
The driver increased speed suddenly.
這位駕駛突然加速行駛。
The number of tourists has increased greatly.
遊客的人數已大量增加了。
People were very angry over the recent increase in taxes.
人們對最近的增稅感到很憤怒。
高中 Level 2
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passive
[ˋpæsɪv]
adj. 被動的;消極的
Robert is too passive to take action.
羅伯特太被動了,以致於都不採取行動。
Passive smoking is more detrimental to one’s health than first-hand smoking. 二手菸危害個人健康要比直接吸菸還大。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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review
[rɪˋvju]
vt. & vi. 複習
n. 複習;評論
vt. 評論
Review the first five lessons before the exam.
考試前要複習前 5 課。
Go over the first five lessons before the exam.
考試前要複習前 5 課。
I have to review for the math exam tomorrow.
我得為明天的數學考試進行複習才行。
I have to do the review for the math exam tomorrow.
我得為明天的數學考試進行複習才行。
The famous writer’s latest novel was reviewed in this weekly magazine.
這週刊有評論這位著名作家最新的小說。
This book has hadmixed reviews.
這本書的評論褒貶不一。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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invoice
[ˋɪnvɔɪs]
n. 出貨單;發票
We request that you settle the invoice dated April 10 concerning power cables within 30 days.
本公司請您於 30 天內結清發票日期為 4 月 10 日的電纜線貨款。
Sign your name at the bottom of the invoice.
在出貨單的底下簽上你的姓名。
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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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reduce
[rɪˋdjus]
vt. 使減少;使淪為
=
decrease
Despite Andy’s pay cut, he won’t reduce his standard of living.
儘管安迪被減薪,他仍不願降低他的生活水準。
Bankruptcy reduced Bruce to begging.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
Bruce was reduced to begging after he went bankrupt.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
高中 Level 3
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enroll
[ɪnˋrol]
vi. & vt. 登記,註冊
About 100 students enrolled in Professor Johnson’s
writing course this semester.
這學期約有 100 名學生報名參加強森教授的寫作課程。
Since only a limited number of students can take this
class, we’d better enroll as soon as possible.
由於能上這門課的學生數量有限,所以我們最好盡快報名。
英檢中級
高中 Level 6
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professional
[prəˋfɛʃən!]
n. & a. 專家;職業選手
a. 專業的,職業的
Though Mr. Bagnell was once a professional TV comedian, he is now a politician in California.
巴格諾先生曾是職業的電視諧星,不過現在卻成了加州的政治人物。
I’m a professional. It won’t take me long to fix your computer.
我是專家。修理你的電腦我兩三下就搞定了。
高中 Level 4
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development
[dɪˋvɛləpmənt]
n. 發展;(研製)開發;(事情的)進展
Economic development is our top priority now. 發展經濟是我們的當務之急。
The development of the medicine took many years. 開發這藥物花了好幾年的時間。
The company’s success was due to its investment in research and development.
這公司會成功是因為其在研發方面的投資。
I’ll keep you posted on the latest developments.
230 我會向你通報最新的進展。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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course
[kors]
vi. (大量) 流動
n. 課程;路線;過程;一道菜、(河流的)流向,水道
三態
course / coursed [korst] / coursed [korst]
=
class
=
dish
=
route
Next month I ’m taking a writing course.
下個月我要修一門寫作課。
The course takes the runners through the woods.
這條路線會帶跑者們穿越樹林。
They'll find time to read in the course of their travels.
他們在旅途中會找時間閱讀。
The main course is steak.
主菜是牛排。
Tammy's tears coursed down her cheeks.
譚美的眼淚滾落她的雙頰。
Changing the course of the river would lead to serious environmental problems.
將河流改道會導致嚴重的環境問題。
高中 Level 1
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acquire
[əˋkwaɪr]
vt. 獲得
David acquired the skills needed to become a surgeon.
大衛習得了當外科醫生所必備的技術。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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potential
[pəˋtɛnʃəl]
n. 潛力
a. 潛在的
Howard has the potential to become one of the best centers in the basketball league.
霍華德有潛力成為該籃球聯盟裡其中一位頂尖的中鋒。
The earlier you identify potential problems, the sooner you can take action to avoid them.
你越早發現那些潛在的問題,就能越快採取行動去避免它們發生。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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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。
高中 Level 6
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stock
[stɑk]
vt. 儲存
n. 股票〔美〕;存貨,庫存;貯存(物)
=
share
Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merger.
因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上,股價便下跌了。
I’m sorry, but we no longer have that book instock.
很抱歉,那本書我們現在沒有貨。
We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale.
我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來賣。
We have a good stock of snacks in the cupboard― please help yourself.
我們的櫥櫃裡儲備了很多零食 ⸺ 請自取。
This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment.
這家店備有多種的戶外用品。
There’s a typhoon coming, so we should stock up on bottled water.
颱風要來了,所以我們要多囤積些瓶裝水。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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allow
[əˋlaʊ]
vt. 允許,讓
=
permit
Talking is not allowed during the test.
考試期間不得交談。
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go out alone.
我爸媽不允許我一個人出門。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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freedom
[ˋfridəm]
n. 自由
Without freedom, I would rather die.
不自由毋寧死。
People in this country enjoy freedom of the press, so there are various kinds of news media.
這個國家的人民享有新聞自由,因此有各種不同的新聞媒體。
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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prioritize
[praɪˋɔrə͵taɪz]
vt. 視⋯⋯為第一優先
The service industry prioritizes customers' needs.
服務業視顧客需求為第一優先。
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avoid
[əˋvɔɪd]
vt. 避免;避開
Avoid cutting in while people are talking.
人家在講話時,要避免插嘴。
Unless you avoid the city center, it will take you hours to get there.
除非你避開市中心,否則得花上好幾個小時才能到那裡。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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impulse
[ˋɪmpʌls]
n. 衝動
Whenever I step into a department store, I have the impulse to buy things.
每當走進百貨公司,我就有購物的衝動。
You will get into a lot of trouble if you act on impulse.
如果你衝動行事,很容易就會惹上許多麻煩。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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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management
[ˋmænɪdʒmənt]
n. 經營,管理;資方,管理階層
The management of the factory was a tough job. 管理這家工廠是個艱難的工作。
The union decided to go on strike after management refused to give way. 資方拒絕讓步後,工會決定罷工。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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unnecessary
[ʌnˋnɛsə͵sɛrɪ]
a. 不必要的
高中 Level 2
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expense
[ɪkˋspɛns]
n. 花錢;代價
Nick thinks buying a bigger caris worth the expense.
尼克認為值得花錢買臺大一點的車。
We took a trip to Spain at my mom’s expense.
我們花我媽媽的錢去西班牙旅行。
Some taxi drivers often drive fast at the expense of safety.
一些計程車司機經常不顧安全在開快車。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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marshmallow
[ˋmɑrʃ͵mælo]
n. 棉花糖
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experiment
[ɪkˋspɛrəmənt]
n. & vi. 實驗,試驗
This product is the result of long experiments.
這個產品是長期實驗的結果
The group opposed any experiments on living animals.
該團體反對用動物活體做任何的實驗。
Some researchers were experimenting on the rabbits.
一些研究人員正在對那些兔子做實驗。
This time I’ll experiment with a different chemical.
這次我要用不同的化學藥劑做實驗。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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delay
[dɪˋle]
vt. & vi. & n. (使)延誤 / 延期
Don’t delay paying the bill.
不要延誤繳帳單的時間。
The release date of the movie is delayed until the end of this month.
這部電影的上映日期延到本月月底。
We’re trying to figure out what caused the delay in payment.
我們正在努力找出導致付款延遲的原因。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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various
[ˋvɛrɪəs]
a. 各式各樣的
There have been various solutions to the problem.
這個問題有各式各樣的解決辦法。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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area
[ˋɛrɪə]
n. 地區;領域,範圍
=
field
=
region
The hurricane caused a lot of damage in many areas of this country.
颶風重創這個國家的許多地區。
Frank is an expert in the area of marketing.
法蘭克是行銷領域的專家。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
Practical Phrases
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allow sb to V
使某人得以⋯⋯;允許某人做⋯⋯
The company allows its employeesto wear casual clothes to work.
該公司允許其員工穿著休閒服裝上班。
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avoid + N/V-ing
避免……
Avoid cutting in while people are talking.
人家在講話時,要避免插嘴。
Unless you avoidthe city center, it will take you hours to get there.
除非你避開市中心,否則得花上好幾個小時才能到那裡。
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impulse buying
衝動購物
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be able to V
有能力做……
I’m sure David is able to do it by himself.
我確定大衛有能力獨自做這件事。
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had better + 原形動詞
最好(做)⋯⋯
You had better tell your mother the truth before she finds out and gets angry.
你最好在你媽媽發現並變得生氣前告訴她真相。