Traders use futurescontracts to speculate on the future price movements of commodities or financialinstruments.(交易者使用期貨合約來投機商品或金融工具的未來價格走勢。)
Investors use options to hedge against potentiallosses or to speculate on price movements.(投資者使用期權來對冲潛在的虧損,或者投機價格走勢。)
Many investorsare drawn to the forex market due to its high liquidity and potential for profit from currencyfluctuations.(許多投資者被外匯市場的高流動性和從貨幣波動中獲利的潛力所吸引。)
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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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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bid
[bɪd]
vt. & vi. & n. ( 在拍賣中) 出價,競標
三態
bid / bid [bɪd] / bid [bɪd]
A foreign collector bid $5,000 for an antique vase at the auction.
一名外國收藏家在拍賣會上出價 5,000 美元競標一個古董花瓶。
Another company is now bidding against us for the contract.
另一家公司現在正和我們競標取得那份合約。
At the auction, the highest bid for the antique vase was $5,000.
在拍賣會上,這個古董花瓶的最高競標價格是 5 千美元。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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encourage
[ɪnˋkɝɪdʒ]
vt. 鼓勵;助長,促進
The teacher encouraged us to try again.
老師鼓勵我們再試一次。
Giving someone too much help will encourage his or her dependence.
給某人太多幫助會助長其依賴性。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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borrow
[ˋbɑro]
vt. (向某人)借
Can I borrow some money from you? I need to buy a bike.
我能向你借一些錢嗎?我需要買輛腳踏車。
Can you lend some money to me? I need to buy a bike.
我能向你借一些錢嗎?我需要買輛腳踏車。
Can you lend me some money? I need to buy a bike.
我能向你借一些錢嗎?我需要買輛腳踏車。
高中 Level 1
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spend
[spɛnd]
vt. 花費(金錢、時間)
三態
spend / spent [spɛnt] / spent [spɛnt]
Erica spent a lot of money on her trip.
艾瑞卡花了一大筆錢在旅行上。
Donna spends an hour every day studying French.
唐娜每天花 1 小時念法文。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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central
[ˋsɛntrəl]
adj. 中央的
The park is in the central part of the city.
那座公園位於市中心。
高中 Level 2
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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。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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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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popular
[ˋpɑpjəlɚ]
adj. 流行的,普及的;受歡迎的
Our popular culture is heavily influenced by Western countries.
我們的大眾文化受西方國家影響很大。
Peter loves popular music.
彼得喜愛流行樂。
Rap and R&B are popular with young people.
饒舌歌和 R&B 受年輕人的歡迎。
高中 Level 1
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strategy
[ˋstrætədʒɪ]
n. 策略,謀略
We’re working on new marketing strategies for the product.
我們正在為這項產品研擬新的行銷策略。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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steady
[ˋstɛdɪ]
vt. 使穩定
a. 穩定的
adv. 穩定地
n. (關係確定的)情侶
三態
steady / steadied [ˋstɛdɪd] / steadied [ˋstɛdɪd]
It’s hard to find a steady job these days.
這年頭要找一份穩定的工作很難。
James leaned on the wall in order to steady himself.
詹姆士靠在牆上以穩住自己的身體。
John is going steady with Mary, and they will probably get married one day.
約翰和瑪莉穩定交往,他們很可能有一天會結婚。
Tammy has been dating Chris for six months. He’s her steady.
塔米跟克里斯約會六個月了。他已是她的穩定男友。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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stream
[strim]
vt. & vi. 在線收聽或收看
vi. 流動
n. 溪流;流量
=
creek
=
brook
The water in this stream is so clear that I can see fish in it.
這條小溪的水真清澈,我都可看到裡面有魚。
The news reported an endless stream of traffic on the highway.
新聞報導高速公路車量川流不息。
As soon as Mabel heard the bad news, tears streamed down her face.
梅寶一聽到這個惡耗,眼淚便流下來了。
Jay is streaming the latest episode of his favorite show.
傑正在線上收看他最愛看的節目的最新一集。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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fund
[fʌnd]
n. 基金;資金(複數)
vt. 提供資金
We contributed to the charity fund.
我們捐款給這個慈善基金。
The hospital is trying to raise funds for research into AIDS.
這家醫院正設法為愛滋病研究籌募資金。
The research was primarily funded by the government.
這項研究計畫大部分是由政府資助。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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emerge
[ɪˋmɝdʒ]
vi. 出現,冒出(常與介詞 from 並用)
=
appear
Ben suddenly emerged from behind the door, which frightened me.
班突然從門後冒出來,嚇了我一跳。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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mutual
[ˋmjutʃʊəl]
a. 相互的
=
reciprocal
Linda and Mark’s friendship is based on mutual trust.
琳達和馬克的友誼建立在互信上。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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bond
[bɑnd]
vt. & vi. (使)黏合
vi. (與某人)建立關係,培養感情
n. 關係;債券
=
join
=
relationship
=
connect
=
connection
There is a special emotional bond between the mother and the newborn baby.
母親與新生兒之間存在一種特別的情感聯繫。
I was so desperate for money that I cashed the bonds my grandmother gave me.
我急著要錢,因此把祖母給我的債券全拿去兌現了。
The glue promises to bond any metal to any surface.
這瓶膠水保證能把金屬黏在任何表面上。
It’s hard for Jim to bond with his co-workers.
吉姆很難和他同事打成一片。
高中 Level 4
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asset
[ˋæsɛt]
n. 資產 (常用複數) ; 有用的人 / 物 / 特質
A company ’s assets consist of buildings, equipment, cash, and specialist knowledge.
公司的資產包含建築物、設備、現金和專業知識。
Tina has been a great asset to our company since she started working here.
自從蒂娜開始在這兒工作以來,她就一直是本公司的寶貴人才。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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investor
[ɪnˋvɛstɚ]
n. 投資者
The government will offer tax incentives to attract more foreign investors.
政府將提供租稅優惠鼓勵措施以吸引外國的投資者。
高中 Level 4
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seek
[sik]
vt. 尋找;設法
三態
seek / sought [sɔt] / sought [sɔt]
The government is seeking new ways to fight against crime.
政府正在尋找新的方法來打擊犯罪。
The government is looking for new ways to fight against crime.
政府正在尋找新的方法來打擊犯罪。
Many countries are seeking to stop global warming.
很多國家正在設法阻止全球暖化。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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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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return
[rɪˋtɝn]
vt. 歸還;回應 / 報
vi. 返回,回到
n. 返回;歸還;回應 / 報
When will you return to Taiwan?
你什麼時候會回臺灣?
You should return the book to the library by Friday.
你要在星期五以前把這本書還給圖書館。
My mom told me that when someone helped me, I also had to return the favor.
我媽告訴我,當有人幫助我時,我也必須回報。
No one knows the date of Owen’s return from France.
沒人知道歐文從法國回來的日期。
All the old man wanted was the safe return of his expensive violin.
那老人只想要他那昂貴的小提琴平安歸來。
I gave Martin a watch in return for his help.
我給馬丁一隻手錶以回報他的幫忙。
On Mandy’s birthday, Tom wished her many happy returns.
在曼蒂生日當天,湯姆祝她長命百歲。
高中 Level 2
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lack
[læk]
n. & vt. 缺乏
We can’t go on with the project for lack of money.
我們因為欠缺資金,所以計畫無法進行下去。
This soup lacks salt. Maybe you should add some.
這碗湯沒加鹽,也許你應該加一點。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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fluctuation
[͵flʌktʃʊˋeʃən]
n. 波動
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significantly
[sɪgˋnɪfəkəntlɪ]
adv. 顯著地
Our profits have increased significantly over the past year thanks to the new strategies.
過去一年來多虧全新的策略,我們的獲利明顯增加了。
Profits in our company have increased significantly for the past five years.
我們公司過去五年來獲利顯著增加了。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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import
[ˋɪmport]
n. 進口品
Millions of cheap imports from India enter European markets each year.
每年都有大量的廉價進口品從印度進入到歐洲市場。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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export
[ˋɛksport]
n. 輸出品
Oil is the major export to Saudi Arabia.
石油是沙烏地阿拉伯主要的出口品。
多益藍色
英檢初級
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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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net
[nɛt]
n. 網子
The man went fishing with a fishing rod and a net.
這名男子帶了一支釣竿和網子去釣魚。
The cunning robber slipped through the net with ease.
那名狡猾的搶匪輕易地就漏網逃走了。
高中 Level 1
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value
[ˋvælju]
n. 價值;重要性;價值觀(此意恆用複數)
vt. 珍惜
This building has a value of more than 20 million NT dollars.
這棟建築物價值超過 2,000 萬新臺幣。
Gordon wondered why such a high value was placed on the artwork.
戈登想知道為什麼這藝術品會如此受到重視。
I believe this book will be of great value to both teachers and students.
我相信這本書對老師和學生都很重要。
Herman later learned that his values were different
from his girlfriend’s.
赫曼後來瞭解到,他的價值觀和他女友的價值觀並不同。
I value / treasure our friendship.
我很珍惜我們的友誼。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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performance
[pɚˋfɔrməns]
n. 表演;表現
The famous actress gave a great performance in the play last night.
那位知名的女演員昨晚在舞臺劇中有精彩的演出。
I'm pleased that my son's academic performance is very good.
我兒子的功課很好,這令我滿意。
= I'm pleased that my son does well in school.
我兒子的功課很好,這令我滿意。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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monitor
[ˋmɑnətɚ]
.vt. & vi. 監視
n. 監視器;螢幕
=
screen
The doctor will monitor the patient for two days after surgery.
手術後醫生會監控這位病患兩天。
The nurse made sure that the patient was closely monitored.
護士確保該病人有受到嚴密監控。
The monitor at the rich man’s house showed that the thief broke in through a window at around 2 a.m.
這有錢人家的監視器顯示小偷在凌晨 2 點左右從窗戶闖入。
The details of today’s flights are displayed on the monitor.
今日班機的詳細資訊顯示在螢幕上。
The teacher selected Ben as class monitor.
老師選班為班長。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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gauge
[gedʒ]
vt. (用某儀器)測量;判斷,判定
=
judge
=
evaluate
It is common for police officers to gauge the speed of
motor vehicles through the use of radar.
警察常用雷達來測量出汽車的速度。
The interviewer asked Morris a difficult question and
then observed him to gauge his reaction.
面試官問莫里斯一個難題,然後觀察他,以衡量他的反應。
Rufus usually keeps a tire gauge in his car to measure
the air pressure in his tires.
魯弗斯通常在車上放一個胎壓計,以測量輪胎的氣壓。
高中 Level 6
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attract
[əˋtrækt]
vt. 吸引;引起……的注意或興趣
The new policy attracted attention from minorities.
這項新政策引起弱勢族群的關切。
I must admit that I’m very attracted to David.
我必須承認我對大衛十分著迷。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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profitable
[ˋprɑfɪtəb!]
a. 有利潤的;有益的
That cram school is a highly profitable business.
那間補習班是間高利潤的事業。
Mom spent a profitable day studying French.
媽媽善用一天的時間學法文。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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avenue
[ˋævə͵nju]
n. 大道;方法
They established a branch office on Fifth Avenue.
他們在第五大道上開了一間分公司。
They explored every avenue to find a cure for the disease.
他們試了各種方法,要找到這個疾病的療方。
高中 Level 3
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future
[ˋfjutʃɚ]
n. 未來
adj. 未來的
What are you planning to do in the future?
你未來計劃要做什麼?
I’m planning to go on a working holiday in the near future.
我計劃要在不久後去打工度假。
It is our duty to preserve the environment for future generations.
替未來的世代保護環境是我們的責任。
高中 Level 1
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trader
[ˋtredɚ]
n. 交易商,業者
Jane’s husband is a diamond trader.
阿珍的老公是鑽石商人。
高中 Level 3
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contract
[kənˋtrækt]
vt. & vi. (使)縮短
vt. 感染
In English“, is not” often contracts to“ isn’t.”
英文的 is not 常縮寫成 isn’t。
Nearly half of the adult population there has contracted malaria.
那一帶有近半數的成年人感染了瘧疾。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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speculate
[ˋspɛkjə͵let]
vi. & vt. 臆測
The political analyst refused to speculate about why the finance minister stepped down.
這位政治分析師拒絕臆測財政部長下臺的原因。
Some people have speculated that this Hollywood couple will break up within a year.
有些人臆測這對好萊塢情侶一年之內會分手。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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movement
[ˋmuvmənt]
n. 移動;(社會或政治的)運動
There was no sign of movement in the woods.
樹林裡一點動靜都沒有。
The Civil Rights Movement brought great changes to the US in all aspects.
民權運動對美國各方面都造成很大的改變。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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commodity
[kəˋmɑdətɪ]
n. 商品
Our company recently imported a lot of electronic commodities from Germany.
我們公司最近從德國進口許多電子商品。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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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instrument
[ˋɪnstrəmənt]
n. 樂器(= musical instrument);器械 / 具
=
tool
How many musical instruments can you play?
你會彈奏幾種樂器?
A scale is a common instrument in science.
磅秤是科學中常用的工具。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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hedge
[hɛdʒ]
n. . 樹籬笆;屏障,防範措施
Miranda’s investments in overseas funds were a
hedge against inflation.
米蘭達投資海外基金是用來防範通貨膨脹的。
The back yard is hedged by evergreen bushes, which
don’t offer much privacy but look nice.
後院以常綠灌木圍住,雖然這些常綠灌木未能提供太多隱
私,但卻看起來很漂亮。
As a way of hedging against losses in his investments,
Paul buys a variety of stocks, rather than just a single
stock.
保羅購買了各種股票,而不是只買單一股票,來作為一種防 範虧損的方法。
高中 Level 6
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loss
[lɔs]
n. 失去;損失;去世
You should report the loss of your luggage to the police.
你遺失了行李應該要去報警才是。
Mr. Wang’s death wasa great loss to our company.
王先生去世是我們公司的一大損失。
Toby has been very down since the loss ofhis pet dog.
托比自從愛犬過世後,心情就一直很沮喪。
I’m at a loss as to what I should do.
我很迷惘,不知該怎麼做。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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profit
[ˋprɑfɪt]
n. 利潤
vt. 對……有利
vi. 獲利
Tom made a handsome profit from the sale.
湯姆從這次買賣中得到可觀的利潤。
It will not profit you at all to do such a thing.
做這樣的事將對你毫無益處。
A wise person profits from his mistakes.
聰明的人會從錯誤中獲益。-諺語
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 3
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currency
[ˋkɝənsɪ]
n. 貨幣
How much foreign currency did you take with you when you went abroad?
你出國時帶了多少外幣?
多益綠色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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interest rate
利率
What is the interest rate for a regular savings account?
定期儲蓄帳戶的利率是多少?
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invest in
投資於……
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。
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a mix of A and B
混合 A 和 B
Chuck thinks life is a mix of misery and sadness.
查克認為人生是摻雜了痛苦與悲傷。
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speculate about / on sth
對某事加以臆測
The political analyst refused to speculate aboutwhy the finance minister stepped down.
這位政治分析師拒絕臆測財政部長下臺的原因。
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be drawn to...
被⋯⋯吸引
The dogs were drawn to my bag because they could smell my lunch inside it.
這些狗被我的袋子吸引,因為牠們聞得到袋中的午餐。
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due to + N/V-ing
因為……;由於……
= because of...
Jim was absent from work yesterday due to illness.
吉姆昨天因生病而沒來上班。