The ends justify the means.
結果能使手段合理化 / 為達目的不擇手段。⸺諺語
I can’t justify taking a day off to stand in line for a magic show.
請一天假去排隊看魔術表演,我不認為這樣做是有道理的。
I do not have to justify myself to you. Just do as you are told!
我沒必要向你解釋。你只要聽話照做就對了!
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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fabric
[ˋfæbrɪk]
n. 布料;結構
=
structure
We will display our new range of fabrics at the exhibition.
我們將在展覽中陳列出我們各式的新款布料。
Our social fabric is being threatened by crime and a bad economy.
我們的社會結構正遭受犯罪和經濟蕭條的威脅。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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bargain
[ˋbɑrgɪn]
n. 很划算的東西(可數)
vi. 講價,討價還價
The second-hand car Taylor bought the other day was a real bargain.
泰勒前幾天買的那輛二手車實在是物超所值。
Take it or leave it. I won’t bargain with you.
要就買,不要就拉倒。我不會跟你討價還價。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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linen
[ˋlɪnən]
n. 亞麻布
The shirt is made of linen and cotton.
這件襯衫是亞麻布和棉製成的。
The famous actress held a press conference to reveal her husband’s love affairs yesterday. It just meant washing her dirty linen in public.
這位知名女演員昨天舉行了記者會,揭露了她丈夫有外遇。這只是讓家醜外揚而已。
高中 Level 4
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nylon
[ˋnaɪlɑn]
n. 尼龍
This nylon backpack is waterproof and light.
這個尼龍製背包既防水又很輕。
高中 Level 4
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thigh
[θaɪ]
n. 大腿
Many women are concerned about the ratio of muscle to fat on their thighs.
許多女性很關心她們大腿上肌肉和脂肪的比例。
高中 Level 5
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shrink
[ʃrɪŋk]
vt. & vi. 縮小
三態
shrink / shrank [ʃræŋk] / shrunk [ʃrʌŋk]
Cotton clothes usually shrink in the dryer.
棉質衣服烘乾後通常會縮小。
Hot water shrinks woolen clothes.
熱水會使毛線衣縮水。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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cotton
[ˋkɑtn]
n. 棉
All of our T-shirts are made of pure cotton.
我們所有的 T 恤都是純棉製的。
高中 Level 3
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pinch
[pɪntʃ]
n. 一小撮
vt. . 捏
=
squeeze
When I won the lottery, I hadto pinch myself to make
sure I wasn’t dreaming.
中了樂透時,我捏了自己一下確定不是在做夢。
Before the soup comes to a boil, add apinch of salt
to it.
在湯還未滾開以前,加一小撮鹽巴進去。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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handicraft
[ˋhændɪ͵kræft]
n. . 手工藝,技藝(可數)(= craft [ krAft ]);手工藝品(常用複數)
Nowadays, few locals are capable of performing this
traditional handicraft.
當地人如今幾乎都不會這門手工藝了。
Vivian learned how to make several kinds of handicrafts from her grandmother.
薇薇安從她祖母那兒學會了做幾樣手工藝品。
高中 Level 6
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velvet
[ˋvɛlvɪt]
n. . 絲絨
You should dry-clean this evening gown because it’s
made of velvet.
你應把這件晚禮服拿去乾洗,因為它是絲絨製的。
高中 Level 6
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leather
[ˋlɛðɚ]
n. 皮革
Leather coats are back in fashion. 皮革外套又再度流行了。
高中 Level 3
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fade
[fed]
vi. 褪色;漸弱
General MacArthur once said, “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.”
麥克阿瑟將軍曾說:『老兵不死,只是凋零。』
When the music faded out, the show host walked onto the stage.
音樂漸弱時,節目主持人走上舞臺。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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sleeve
[sliv]
n. 袖子
It looks like the boxer is going to lose the fight, but I believe he still has some tricks up his sleeve.
這位拳擊手看來好像快輸了,但我認為他還留了幾手。
Judy rolled up her sleeves and did the dishes.
茱蒂捲起衣袖開始洗碗。
高中 Level 3
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silk
[sɪlk]
n. 絲
Jessica wore a blue silk dress to the wedding party.
潔西卡穿一件藍色絲質洋裝參加結婚派對。
高中 Level 3
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handmade
[ˋhænd͵med]
a. 手工製造的
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cashmere
[ˋkæʃmɪr]
n. 喀什米爾山羊絨
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polyester
[͵pɑlɪˋɛstɚ]
n. 聚酯纖維;【化】聚酯
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flannel
[ˋflæn!]
n. 法蘭絨
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loose-fitting
[lusˋfɪtɪŋ ]
adj. (衣服)寬鬆的
Loose-fitting clothes are much more comfortable. 寬鬆的衣服穿起來舒服多了。
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turtleneck
[ˋtɝt!͵nɛk]
n. 高領毛衣
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pullover
[ˋpʊl͵ovɚ]
n. 套頭衫
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workmanship
[ˋwɝkmən͵ʃɪp]
n. 手藝,工藝
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exquisite
[ˋɛkskwɪzɪt]
adj. 精美的;精緻的
Practical Phrases
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have an eye for
對...有眼光/鑑賞力
Nancy always looks great because she has an eye for fashion.
南希看起來總是很亮眼,因為她對時尚很有眼光。
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be made of
由......製成(用於可辨認原材料時)
Emma’s bagwas made ofplastic.
艾瑪的背包是由塑膠製成的。
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be / go out of fashion
退流行
Miniskirts used to be in fashion, but they’re out of fashion now.
迷你裙以前很流行,但現在退燒了。
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take measurements of...
測量……(的尺寸 / 大小等)
Jenny is taking measurements of the bed to see if it will fit in her room.
珍妮在量這張床,看看是否擺得進她房間。
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take... into consideration
考慮……
You should take Ben’s young ageinto consideration before asking him to shoulder such a heavy burden.
你在要求班扛下如此沉重的負擔之前,應該要先顧慮到他年紀還小。
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a pair of + 複數名詞
一雙 / 對……
I just bought two new pairs of shoes.
我剛剛買了 2 雙新鞋。
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look / be / feel worn out
累壞了;感到筋疲力盡
= be burned out
After four games of badminton, Tom was worn out.
打了四場羽毛球後,湯姆筋疲力盡了。
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a wide variety of...
各式各樣的……
= a wide diversity of...
Tim likes to reada wide variety ofbooks in his free time.
提姆有空時喜歡廣泛閱讀各類書籍。