e.g. I couldn't agree more with the idea of promoting a healthier work-life balance for our employees. It's essential for their well-being. (我非常贊同提倡為我們的員工建立更健康的工作與生活平衡的想法。)
The proposal to close the hospital was rejected.
關閉這家醫院的提議被否決了。
Eve was thinking how to decline David’s marriageproposal.
伊芙在想該怎麼婉拒大衛的求婚。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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essential
[ɪˋsɛnʃəl]
a. 必要的,不可或缺的
n. 要素,要點(常用複數)
Water and air are essential to us.
水和空氣對我們而言都是不可或缺的。
The teacher taught us the essentials of good health.
老師教導我們健康的要素。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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well-being
[ˋwɛlˋbiɪŋ]
n. . 幸福(不可數)
=
welfare
Walking with his sweetheart in the sunshine gave
Tom a sense of well-being.
湯姆和愛人在陽光下漫步,這讓他心中興起一陣幸福感。
高中 Level 6
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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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safety
[ˋseftɪ]
n. 安全
=
security
For safety's sake, children should avoid going out alone at night. 為了安全起見,小孩子應避免晚上獨自外出。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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flexible
[ˋflɛksəb!]
a. 有彈性的,可變通的;可彎曲的
My schedule is flexible. In other words, we can meet any time you like.
我的時程很彈性。換句話說,我們可以在任何時間見面。
Leather was chosen because it is strong and flexible.
選擇皮革的原因是它很堅固也有彈性。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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volunteer
[͵vɑlənˋtɪr]
vi. 自告奮勇
n. 自願者,義工
The city government is looking for volunteers to clean up the park.
市政府在徵求打掃公園的志工。
The taxi driver volunteered to help.
這位計程車司機自告奮勇要幫忙。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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convinced
[kənˋvɪnst]
a. 確信的
I’m convinced of John’s innocence.
我相信約翰是無辜的。
I’m sure of John’s innocence.
我相信約翰是無辜的。
I’m convinced that John is innocent.
我相信約翰是無辜的。
高中 Level 4
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aspect
[ˋæspɛkt]
n. 方面
Alcoholism will affect all aspects of your life.
酗酒會全面影響你的生活。
Brian outdistances John in all aspects, including math.
布萊恩在各方面都領先約翰,包括數學在內。
高中 Level 4
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interject
[͵ɪntɚˋdʒɛkt]
vt. 插話;插嘴
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interrupt
[͵ɪntəˋrʌpt]
vt. 打斷
Do not interrupt us while we’re talking.
我們在講話時不要插嘴。
Do not cut in on us while we’re talking.
我們在講話時不要插嘴。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
Practical Phrases
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You can say that again.
你說的沒錯;你說得一點也沒錯。
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agree with sb (on sth)
(就某事)同意某人
I don’t agree with you on this matter. 有關這件事,我不同意你的看法。
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I'm all for it
我完全贊同那件事。
I've got nothing against change—I'm all for it.
我並不反對改變─我完全贊同。
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be with you on
就⋯⋯一事同意你的看法
We're all with you on this matter, David.
大衛,就這件事我們都同意你的看法。
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Count me in
算我一個/一份
Count me in for the volunteer event this weekend. 算我一份,參加周末的志工活動。
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beg to differ
不敢苟同
I beg to differ on that point.
就那一論點而言,恕我看法不同。
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I don't see it that way
我不這麼看。
I don't see it that way. I think we should focus on a different aspect of the problem. 我不這麼認為。我認為我們應該關注問題的另一個方面。
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cut in on sb
打斷某人的話
Do notcut in on uswhile we’re talking.
我們在講話時不要插嘴。
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butt in on
打斷 (某人或談話)
Mary always butts in on our conversations, even when she's not invited.
瑪莉總是插話打斷我們的談話,即使沒有被邀請。