大家初五開工大吉～今天請 chatGPT 幫我想一個祝賀大家在農曆年後開工大吉的句子：『"May the new year start off with abundant opportunities, success, and prosperity for you and your team!"』願新的一年開始時，為您和您的團隊帶來豐富的機遇、成功和繁榮！」還不錯吧！今天就來聊聊 start 的相關搭配詞用法吧。本篇文章幫大家整理會用到 start 搭配詞的幾個主要時機，以利大家記憶！有訂閱「Ivy Engrest 數位訂閱制」的朋友記得要收藏不懂的單字跟片語，在「我收藏的單字」頁面會為大家準備好單字小考喔！！
✦會使用到 start 搭配詞的 9 種常見時機 ：
1 啟動某個物品：
start a fire 點火 start a machine 啟動機器 start an engine 啟動引擎
Please be careful not to start a firewhilecamping in the forest.（露營時請小心不要引發森林火災。）
Make sure to follow the instructions carefully when starting the machine.（啟動機器時，請務必仔細遵循說明。）
He reached into the car and started the engine.（他伸手進車內啟動了引擎。）
2 開始某項活動：
start a race 開始一場比賽 start a campaign發起一場活動
The athletesprepared tostart the race at the sound of the gun.（運動員們準備在槍聲響起時開始比賽。）
They're planning tostart a campaign to raise awareness aboutclimate change.（他們計劃發起一場關於氣候變化意識的活動。）
start a class / start a lesson 開始一堂/節課 start a course開始一門課程
The teacher started the class by reviewing last week's material.（老師通過複習上週的內容來開始這堂課。）
She started a cooking course to improve her culinary skills.（她開始了一門烹飪課程，以提高她的烹飪技巧。）
3 開始某種情感、狀態或行為：
start the day 開始一天
She likes tostart the day with a cup of coffee and some quiet time.（她喜歡以一杯咖啡和一些安靜的時間開始新的一天。）
start a conversation開始一段旅程
She started a conversation with the stranger sitting next to her.（她和坐在她旁邊的陌生人開始了對話。）
He started a conversation with his seatmate during the flight.（他在飛行途中和他的坐位旁的人開始了一段對話。）
start a journey開始一段旅程
We will start our journey to the mountains tomorrow.（我們明天將開始前往山區的旅程。）
start a relationship開始一段感情
They started a romantic relationship after being friends for years.（他們在多年的友誼之後開始了一段浪漫的感情。）
They met at a party and started a relationshipshortly after.（他們在一個派對上相遇，不久就開始了一段感情。）
【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。
想提供給每位讀者真正喜歡且適合的學習內容，正因為這個想法，於是 Ivy English Forest（簡稱 IVY Engrest）訂閱制誕生了。未來你將可擁有屬於自己的「個人化閱讀區」，暢讀完全符合你「英文程度」及「喜好」的主題文章，讓我們一起種下心中的英語種子，灌溉與成長～～
Be careful with that vase. It may break. 小心那花瓶。它容易破。
Be careful about what you say and do.
說話行事要謹慎 / 謹言慎行。— 諺語
高中 Level 1
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while
[(h)waɪl]
n. 一段時間(只用單數)
vt. 消磨
conj. 當;而;雖然
三態
while / whiled [(h)waɪld] / whiled [(h)waɪld]
While we were having dinner, the phone rang.
我們在吃晚餐時，電話響了。
Linda likes singing, while Peter enjoys dancing.
琳達喜歡唱歌，而彼得喜歡跳舞。
While Vivian's thin, she can eat a lot.
雖然薇薇安很瘦，但她可以吃很多。
I'll stay here for a while.
我將在這裡停留一會兒。
Aaron whiled his weekend away playing Nintendo Switch games.
艾倫週末玩任天堂的 Switch 遊戲消磨時間。
高中 Level 1
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camp
[kæmp]
n. 營地；營隊
vi. 露營
The enemy camp is only five miles away. 敵營只有 5 英里遠。
Luke has decided to go to a summer camp where he can learn outdoor skills.
路克已決定參加夏令營，在那兒他可以學到戶外技能。
We went camping in the mountains last week.
上星期我們去山中露營。
高中 Level 1
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campaign
[kæmˋpen]
n. （社會、宣傳）運動
vi. 從事運動
They are going to launch acampaign against corruption.
他們準備要發起肅貪運動。
These groups campaignedagainst child abuse.
這些團體展開對抗虐童的活動。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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athlete
[ˋæθlit]
n. 運動員
An athlete should know the importance of warming up. 運動員應該知道暖身的重要性。
It seems that there is no cure for athlete’s foot. 香港腳似乎沒有治癒方法。
高中 Level 3
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awareness
[əˋwɛrnɪs]
n. 意識；察覺
=
consciousness
The government is trying to raise public awareness about environmental protection.
政府正設法提高民眾的環保意識。
高中 Level 3
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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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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。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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culinary
[ˋkjulɪ͵nɛrɪ]
a. 烹飪的
With years of practice, the cook’s culinary skills have improved a lot.
經過多年的練習，這位廚師的烹飪技巧進步很多。
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conversation
[͵kɑnvɚˋseʃən]
n. 對話
Matt was eager to have a conversation with the pretty girl.
麥特非常想和那漂亮的女孩聊天。
You can strike up a conversation with people by talking about the weather.
你可以從談論天氣與人開始攀談起來。
高中 Level 2
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stranger
[ˋstrendʒɚ]
n. 陌生人
Don’t talk to strangers.
別和陌生人談話。
Hello,stranger! Long time no see! 你好，稀客！好久不見！
Lucy is no stranger to tennis.
露西對網球毫不陌生。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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during
[ˋd(j)ʊrɪŋ]
prep. 在……期間
Wendy ate a lot of popcorn during the movie.
溫蒂在看電影時吃了很多爆米花。
高中 Level 1
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flight
[flaɪt]
n. 班機
The flight is scheduled to leave at 1:30 p.m.
這班機預定下午 1 點半起飛。
The flight attendant is so pretty and friendly.
那位空服員人好漂亮又好親切。
The flight crew boarded the plane before the passengers. 機組人員比乘客先登機。
As soon as the security alarm went off, the bank robber took flight.
安全警報一響，銀行劫匪就逃走了。
高中 Level 2
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journey
[ˋdʒɝnɪ]
n. 旅行（尤指長途旅行）
vi. 旅行
=
trip
Peter has decided to go on a journeyto southern Taiwan next month.
彼得已決定下個月到南臺灣旅遊。
I journeyed to Japan last summer and had a fantastic time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。
I went on a journey to Japan last summer and had a fantastic time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。
I went on a trip to Japan last summer and had a fantastic time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。
I took a trip to Japan last summer and had a great time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。
I traveled to Japan last summer and had a wonderful time there.
去年夏天我到日本旅遊，在那兒我玩得很愉快。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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relationship
[rɪˋleʃənˋʃɪp]
n. （人、團體之間的）關係 / 往來；（兩物 之間的）關係；戀愛關係
The relationship between this powerful country and some Arab countries deepened.
該強國與一些阿拉伯國家之間的關係加深了。
According to the study, there is a relationship between healthy diets and weight loss.
據研究，健康飲食和減重彼此之間是有關係的。
Cathy is in a relationship. Didn’t you know that?
凱西有穩定交往的對象了。難道你不知道嗎？
高中 Level 2
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efficiency
[ɪˋfɪʃənsɪ]
n. 效率
The manager was very satisfied with Taylor’s efficiency.
經理很滿意泰勒的辦事效率。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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nervous
[ˋnɝvəs]
adj. 神經的；緊張的
The illness is due to a disorder of the nervous system.
這疾病是因為神經系統出了問題。
Allison was quite nervous when delivering a speech at the university yesterday.
艾莉森昨天在大學演講時相當緊張。
高中 Level 2
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excited
[ɪkˋsaɪtɪd]
adj. 感到興奮的
=
delighted
The excited crowd cheered when the player hit a home run. 興奮的群眾在球員擊出全壘打時歡呼。
Luna was excited over the good news that she had passed the exam.
露娜聽到自己考及格的好消息時很興奮。
高中 Level 1
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handmade
[ˋhænd͵med]
a. 手工製造的
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craft
[kræft]
n. 手藝，工藝；手工藝品（此意恆用複數）
vt. 精心打造
=
handicraft
The furniture maker has been studying his craft for years.
該傢俱製造者研究這門工藝已好幾年了。
I brought some traditional crafts home as souvenirs.
我帶了一些傳統手工藝品回家當作紀念品。
高中 Level 4
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chess
[tʃɛs]
n. 西洋棋（不可數）
Jessie is very good at playing chess.
潔西很會下西洋棋。
高中 Level 2
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rumor
[ˋrumɚ]
vt. 散播謠言
n. 謠言，傳言
Rumor has it that Gatsby is going to marry a rich widow. 謠傳蓋茲比要迎娶一位有錢的寡婦。
It is rumored that Gatsby is going to marry a rich widow. 謠傳蓋茲比要迎娶一位有錢的寡婦。
It is said that Gatsby is going to marry a rich widow. 謠傳蓋茲比要迎娶一位有錢的寡婦。
Rumors spread that the mayor is going to step down.
市長就要下臺的傳聞四處散播。
高中 Level 3
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coworker
[ˋko͵wɝkɚ]
n. 同事( = co-worker)
=
colleague
Terry gets along well with his coworkers.
泰瑞跟同事們處得很好。
高中 Level 1
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undermine
[͵ʌndɚˋmaɪn]
vt. ( 逐漸) 損壞
=
damage
=
ruin
=
spoil
Some people tried toundermine the celebrity’s reputation by spreading rumors about his private life.
有些人想藉由散布關於這個名人私生活的謠言來破壞他的聲望。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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reputation
[͵rɛpjəˋteʃən]
n. 名譽，名聲
The sex scandal has ruined the reputation of the politician.
這樁性醜聞毀了這位政治人物的名聲。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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argument
[ˋɑrgjəmənt]
n. 爭論
Allen was having an argumentwith his wife about their children.
亞倫正為了孩子們的事和太太起爭執。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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accidentally
[͵æksəˋdɛnt!ɪ]
adv. 偶然地，意外地
Rick accidentally dropped the picture frame and shattered the glass.
瑞克不小心把相框摔在地上，打碎了玻璃。
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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spill
[spɪl]
vt. 灑出；洩密
n. 灑出物
三態
spilt / spilled, spilt [spɪlt] / spilled, spilt [spɪlt]
I got mad when the careless waiter spilled coffee on my shirt.
粗心的服務生把咖啡灑在我襯衫上時，我便發火了。
Tell me exactly who spilled the secret.
告訴我到底是誰洩露了這個祕密。
I need some tissue paper to dry the coffee spill.
我需要一些衛生紙把濺灑出來的咖啡漬擦乾。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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trivial
[ˋtrɪvɪəl]
a. 瑣碎的，不重要的
=
trifling
I don ’t know why Joe got so upset about something trivial.
我不知道喬為何對瑣事感到心煩。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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petition
[pəˋtɪʃən]
vt. & vi. 請願，申訴
n. 請願書；申訴書，訴狀
Judy signed a petition that called for an end to the use of nuclear power in her country.
茱蒂簽署一份請願書，呼籲她的國家停止使用核能。
The woman filed a petition with the court, requesting that her former husband be prohibited from contacting or approaching her.
這名女子向法庭遞交訴狀，要求她的前夫不要再聯絡或接近她。
The association petitioned the government to enact stronger gun control laws to help prevent future mass killings.
該協會請求政府制定更嚴格的槍枝管制法來防止未來發生大屠殺。
The bereaved woman is petitioning for changes to the country’s drunk-driving laws.
這名失去親人的女子正在請願希望該國能修改酒駕法令。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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revolution
[͵rɛvəˋluʃən]
n. 革命；（星球）運行，公轉
=
rotation
There is a revolution taking place in that country.
那個國家正發生一場革命。
One revolution of the Earth around the sun takes a year.
地球繞太陽運轉一圈要花一年的時間。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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activist
[ˋæktəvɪst]
n. 激進分子
The animal rights activists protested against the killing of stray animals.
動物權益分子抗議撲殺流浪動物的行為。
高中 Level 5
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corruption
[kəˋrʌpʃən]
n. 腐敗，貪汙
The intellectuals in this country are deeply concerned about the widespread corruption within the government.
該國的知識分子都很憂心政府內部氾濫的貪腐問題。
高中 Level 5
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oppress
[əˋprɛs]
vt. . 壓迫
That regime was accused of brutally oppressing
ethnic and religious minorities.
該政權被控殘忍地壓迫少數民族及宗教少數派人士。
高中 Level 6
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regime
[rɪˋʒim]
n. 政權，政體
The military regime began its reign of terror soon after it seized power.
這個軍事政權在掌權後不久就開始恐怖統治。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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regain
[rɪˋgen]
vt. 恢復；重新獲得
The prisoners of warregainedtheir freedom when the war ended.
這些戰俘在戰爭結束時重獲自由。
多益藍色
英檢中高
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territory
[ˋtɛrə͵torɪ]
n. 地盤；區域；領土，屬地
It is not uncommon for dogs to fight over food and territory.
狗為了搶食物及地盤而打架是屢見不鮮的事。
Tom and Jerry formed a team to explore the territory around the South Pole.
湯姆和傑利組了一支隊伍前往探索南極附近的區域。
Guam is a territory of the US.
關島是美國的屬地。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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hobby
[ˋhɑbɪ]
n. 嗜好
=
pastime
Collecting old records is one of my hobbies.
蒐集舊唱片是我的嗜好之一。
高中 Level 1
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garden
[ˋgɑrdn̩]
n. 花 / 菜園
vi. 從事園藝
We grow vegetables in the garden.
我們在菜園種了蔬菜。
Paul likes to garden in his spare time.
保羅在閒暇之餘喜歡從事園藝。
高中 Level 1
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backyard
[ˋbækjɑrd]
n. 後院
Jonas’ family hosted a barbecue in their backyard and invited their neighbors for dinner.
喬納斯一家在他們的後院辦烤肉派對，並邀請他們的鄰居前來晚餐。
高中 Level 5
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experience
[ɪkˋspɪrɪəns]
n. 經驗（不可數）；經歷（可數）
vt. 體驗，經歷
Those applying for this position should have over three years’ work experience.
申請這個職位的人必須有 3 年以上的工作經驗。
I traveled to Italy last year, and it was a great experience.
我去年到義大利旅行，那是個很棒的經歷。
Ted experienced a lot of difficulties during the war.
泰德在戰爭期間經歷了很多困難。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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tradition
[trəˋdɪʃən]
n. 傳統
=
custom
=
convention
By tradition, we eat rice dumplings on the Dragon Boat Festival. 按傳統，我們端午節會吃粽子。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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trend
[trɛnd]
n. 趨勢；潮流
Business leaders have to keep track of the latest economic trends.
企業領袖必須隨時掌握最新的經濟趨勢。
Reading newspapers and watching TV enable you to keep up with the trends.
看報及看電視可以讓你趕上潮流。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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bake
[bek]
vt. 烘焙
My mother is baking a birthday cake for me.
我媽媽正在為我烤生日蛋糕。
Our school is having a bake sale tomorrow.
我們學校明天有烘焙義賣活動。
高中 Level 2
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unique
[juˋnik]
a. 與眾不同的；獨有的
Every person’s fingerprints are unique. No two people’s are alike.
每個人的指紋都是獨一無二的。沒有人是相同的。
Kiwi birds are unique to New Zealand. Nowhere else can you find them.
鷸鴕為紐西蘭所獨有，其他地方都找不到。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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fashion
[ˋfæʃən]
n. 流行；方式
vt. 塑造
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。
Austin always does things in that fashion.
奧斯汀總是以那種方式行事。
The old man fashioned a pipe out of clay.
這老人用陶土捏出一根菸管。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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among
[əˋmʌŋ]
prep. 在……之中
Karen found a picture of her old boyfriend among her photos.
凱倫在她的照片中發現了她以前男友的照片。
高中 Level 2
Practical Phrases
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start one’s own business
創業
Tim started his own business and made it a huge success after years of hard work.
提姆自己創業,在多年努力後大獲成功。
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start off with
以⋯⋯開始
The talk show started off with the host telling a series of jokes.
這場脫口秀以主持人說的一連串笑話來揭開序幕。
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To start with, S + V
首先，⋯⋯
Traveling around India is a unique experience. To start with, the roads there are mostly muddy and dusty.
在印度旅行是一種獨特的體驗。首先，那裡的路面大多充滿泥巴和塵土。
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start from scratch
從零開始，從頭開始
Ryan started from scratch to build a dog house for Spot.
萊恩從零開始為小波蓋一間狗屋。
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start with
由⋯⋯開始
When the police searched the house, they started with the basement.
當警察搜查那棟房子時，他們從地下室開始搜起。
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start over
重新開始，從頭做起
Jill had to start over when the cake she was making burnt.
吉爾得重做一個蛋糕，因為她把正在做的蛋糕烤焦了。
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start out as
剛開始是⋯⋯
The businessman started out as a street vendor at a local night market.
那位商人起初是當地夜市裡的一名攤販。
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starting with nothing
從零開始；從無到有
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starting from the beginning
從零開始；從無到有
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start to V
開始做......
Renee started to exercise three days ago.
芮妮 3 天前開始做運動。
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start a family
成家，生小孩
Todd and Marie decided to get married and start afamily.
陶德和瑪莉決定結婚生小孩。
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make sure to V
確定/務必(做)⋯⋯
Make sure to turn off the lights before you leave the house.
出門前請務必關燈。
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follow (sb’s) instructions
遵從某人的指示
Follow my instructionscarefully, or you’re likely to make mistakes.
小心地遵從我的指示，否則你可能會犯錯。
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be prepared to V
願意⋯⋯
After talking to the psychologist, Linda was more prepared to express her emotions.
與心理師談過後，琳達更願意去表達她的情緒。
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raise awareness of / about...
喚起關於……的意識
The government is trying to raise public awareness about environmental protection.
政府正設法提高民眾的環保意識。
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climate change
氣候變遷
Many countries are working together to combat climate change.
多國正在共同努力對付氣候變遷。
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like to V
喜歡做......
= like
Timlikes to play soccer very much.
提姆非常喜歡踢足球。
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next to...
在......旁邊;僅次於......
Roberta's high school isnext toa museum.
蘿貝塔的高中就在一間博物館旁邊。
Next tobasketball, Chad likes playing baseball the most.
查德最喜歡打籃球，其次是棒球。
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shortly after...
……之後沒多久
= immediately after...
= instantly after...
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shortly after / before...
……不久之後 / 不久之前
= immediately after / before
Mary successfully found a well-paid job shortly after she graduated from college.
瑪莉大學畢業後不久，就順利地找到一份待遇不錯的工作。
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in a workplace
在職場上
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。
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decide to V
決定……
= decide that...
We’ve decided to change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。
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dream of + N/V-ing
夢想（成為 / 擁有）……
Keith dreamed of being rich and having a big house.
凱斯的夢想是變得有錢和有一棟大房子。
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bring sb up / bring up sb
養育某人長大
John was brought up in the country.
約翰是在鄉下長大的。
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save A from B
從 B 救出 A
The fireman saved the child from the fire.
消防員從火災中救出了這名孩子。
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