After Kim and Tom married, they moved to the country and led a harmonious life there.
小金和湯姆結婚之後搬到鄉下,小倆口在那裡過著和諧的生活。
高中 Level 4
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workplace
[ˋwɝk͵ples]
n. 職場,工作場所
The meeting will tackle the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.
這次會議將處理職場上性騷擾的議題。
The speaker noted in his speech that discrimination based on sex, race, and religion is still a problem in the workplace.
演講者在演講中提到,工作場所裡性別、種族與宗教方面的歧視仍屢見不鮮。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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resentment
[rɪˋzɛntmənt]
n. . 怨恨,不滿
Many people have resentment toward the new
policy.
許多人對新政策感到不滿。
高中 Level 6
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resent
[rɪˋzɛnt]
vt. . 怨恨
=
hate
Mary bitterly resented her father for walking away
from their family when she was very young.
瑪麗憎恨她父親,因為他在她小時候就拋棄了家庭。
Dennis resents getting up early.
丹尼斯討厭早起。
Dennis hates getting up early.
丹尼斯討厭早起。
Dennis hates to get up early.
丹尼斯討厭早起。
高中 Level 6
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willingness
[ˋwɪlɪŋnɪs]
n. 願意
We were surprised at his willingness to embrace our opinions.
他願意接納我們的意見,令我們很驚訝。
多益藍色
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tension
[ˋtɛnʃən]
n. 緊張
=
nervousness
There was a lot of tension between the two countries after the terrorist attack.
發生恐攻後,兩國之間的關係很緊張。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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take sides
表明支持(某一方)
George took sides with Linda in the argument.
喬治在這次爭論中支持琳達。
高中 Level 1
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settle
[ˋsɛt!]
vi. 安頓,定居
vt. 解決(糾紛等);決定,安排好
Lawyers are hired to settle disputes between the two companies.
2 家公司之間有爭執時就委請律師來解決糾紛。
The place for the party hasn’t been settled yet.
派對的地點還沒決定好。
Henry didn’t get married and settle down until he was 42 years old.
亨利直到 42 歲才結婚安定下來。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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conflict
[ˋkɑnflɪkt]
n. 衝突
=
quarrel
The conflict between the two countries lasted nearly twenty years.
這 2 國之間的衝突延續了將近 20 年。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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perspective
[pɚˋspɛktɪv]
n. 觀點
a. 透視的
=
opinion
=
viewpoint
The accident gave me a whole new perspective on life.
這場意外讓我對生命有全新的觀點。
This novel is written from a blind person’s perspective.
這本小說是從一位盲人的觀點寫的。
This novel is written from the perspectiveof a blind person.
這本小說是從一位盲人的觀點寫的。
The art teacher told Heather that she needed to learn more about perspective drawing.
美術老師告訴海瑟她需要多加學習透視畫。
This ring cost me NT$100,000. To put it in perspective, that equals to three months of my salary.
這枚戒指花了我新臺幣十萬元。客觀來看,那等於我三個月的薪水。
This problem needs to be looked at from alegal perspective.
這個問題需要從法律的角度來看待。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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reconcile
[ˋrɛkənsaɪl]
vt. 調停;使和解
David found it difficult to reconcile his love for writing with the need to support his family.
大衛感到很難調和他對寫作的喜好和養家的義務。
Bob and Andy were finally reconciled with each
other after Bob offered his apology.
在鮑伯提出道歉後,他和安迪兩個終於和解了。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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downsize
[ˋdaʊnˋsaɪz]
vt. 裁減(員工)
It's the second downsizing within a year. I always fear that I might be laid off.
這是一年內第二次裁員。我總擔心我會被解僱。
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sluggish
[ˋslʌgɪʃ]
adj. 遲緩的,不景氣的
The housing market has so far been sluggish.
到目前為止,房市一直很低迷。
Practical Phrases
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see eye to eye
(與某人) 看法一致
I'm not sure we see eye to eye on this. Let me explain why.
我不確定我們在這個問題上意見一致。讓我解釋一下原因。
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common ground
共同點
I'm here to show you my willingness to seek common ground.
我來這裡是想向你表達我尋求共同點的意願。
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bury the hatchet
言歸於好;和解
Let's bury the hatchet. No hard feelings, eh?
我們言歸於好吧。別記仇了,好嗎?
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No hard feelings
別放在心上;沒有惡感
No hard feelings. Let's put this behind us and move forward. 別放在心上。讓我們把這個過去放在身後,向前邁進。
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talk down to sb
居高臨下地對某人講話
I'll start by promising not to talk down to you again.
我先保證不會再用那種居高臨下的方式和你說話。
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meet sb halfway
和某人妥協
Nick chose to meet Dave halfway on the business deal.
尼克決定和戴夫妥協,搞定這筆生意。