Taoyuan airport posters featuring dogs go viral By Chu Pei-hsiung and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writer
Quarantineawareness posters at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport have gone viral for their use of wordplay.
Issued by the airport branch of the Animal and Plant Health InspectionAgency, the posters feature sniffer dogs making a range of facial expressions, paired withadvisory messages built around homophones.
“We update the messages for holidays and campaign needs, periodically refreshing materials to attract people’s attention,” quarantine officials said. “The aim is to use the dogs’ appeal todrawfocus to quarantineregulations.”
A Japanese traveler visiting Taiwan has posted a photo on X of a poster showing a quarantine dog with a wrinkled nose and fierce expression, alongside the slogan “I 吸 YOU.”
In Mandarin, xi (吸), which sounds similar to the English word “see,” means “to inhale,” “to suck in” or “to draw in.” In this particular case, it was used to suggest “to smell.”
The post drew about 800,000 views and prompted responses from Taiwanese users, many saying it reflects a fondness for pun-based humor, sparking discussion between Taiwanese and Japanese Internet users.
Quarantine official Wu Sih-hung (吳思宏) yesterday said travelers are exposed toa large volume of signage upon arrival, which can cause quarantine messages to be overlooked.
To better capture attention, the station adopted more eye-catching designs, Wu said.
The use of fierce-looking dog images was intended tounderscore the seriousness of the issue and the risk of fines for contraventions, Wu said.
Those who contravene Taiwan’s animal and plant quarantine rules can face steep fines, particularly for bringing inbanned food items such as meat products. Failure to declare or attempts toconceal such items can result in fines starting at NT$200,000 (US$6,327) for a first offense, rising to NT$1 million for repeat contraventions.
Even less serious breaches, such asfailing todeclare restricted agricultural goods, can lead to fines ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$15,000.
Authorities have tightened enforcement over the past few years, with penalties applied on the spot at airports, underscoring the government’s zero tolerance approach to biosecurity risks.
The images currently used in advisorymaterials are drawn from photos taken by handlers during their daily routines, Wu said.
The poster highlighted by Japanese users has been in use for about a year, Wu said.
There are currently 25 quarantine dogs stationed at the airport.
Such visual materials are regularly updated for holidays and special campaigns.
“For example, Mid-Autumn Festival campaigns have featured themed designs, and different images are used in different areas of the airport to attract people’s attention,” Wu said.
viral|(adj.) 爆紅的;瘋傳的 這個字絕對是社群媒體時代的必備神單字!新聞中提到檢疫海報因為運用文字遊戲而「爆紅 (gone viral)」。它來自動名詞 virus(病毒),動詞搭配 go,形容訊息像病毒一樣在網路上快速散播開來。 • Our latest marketing video went viral on TikTok, boosting sales by 30%.(我們最新的行銷影片在 TikTok 上爆紅,讓銷售額提升了 30%。) • Did you see that funny dog poster? It went viral overnight!(你有看到那張搞笑的狗狗海報嗎?它一夜之間就瘋傳了!)
wordplay|(n. / pun n.) 文字遊戲 / 雙關語(諧音幽默) 海報結合「吸 (xi)」與英文「see」的發音,是典型的 wordplay 與 pun-based humor(諧音幽默)。 • Taiwanese people have a fondness for pun-based humor.(台灣人對諧音哏有一種狂熱的喜愛。)
overlook|(v.) 忽略、沒注意到 字首 over-(超過)加上 look(看),指看過頭而「忽略」了。官員提到,旅客抵達時接觸太多標示,常會導致檢疫訊息被忽略 (overlooked)。它是多益常考字,常作為 ignore 或 neglect 的同義詞替換。 • Please double-check the contract so we don't overlook any important details.(請再次檢查合約,以免我們漏掉任何重要細節。) • Travelers often overlook the warning signs when they are rushing to their gates.(旅客趕往登機門時,常會沒注意到警告標示。)
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contravene|(v.) 違反、牴觸 字首 contra- 有「反對、相反」之意。相較於 break the rules,contravene 更為正式,常出現在新聞與法規條文中,用來指控某人違反規定 (contravene Taiwan's animal and plant quarantine rules)。 • If you contravene the quarantine rules by bringing meat products, you will be penalized.(如果你攜帶肉類產品違反了檢疫規定,你將會受罰。)
steep|(adj.) 高昂的、陡峭的 steep 原本是形容山坡「陡峭的」,但在新聞或考試中常搭配 price, fine (罰款), cost,用來形容價格或罰金「高得令人咋舌」。文章提到違反檢疫規定將面臨「鉅額罰款 (steep fines)」。 • I got a steepfine for parking in the red zone yesterday. My wallet is crying!(我昨天因為停在紅線被開了一張天價罰單,我的錢包在哭泣!
文法
本篇文法焦點
附帶狀況的「with」讓句子畫面感爆棚
with + 受詞 + 補語,補充說明人或物的狀態
...a poster showing a quarantine dog with a wrinkled nose and fierce expression...
一張海報顯示一隻檢疫犬,伴隨著皺起來的鼻子和兇猛的表情
原句邏輯
介系詞 with 帶出狗狗臉上的細節特徵,作為 a quarantine dog 的生動補充修飾,比單純用 and 連接生動太多了。
變化技巧
with 可加「受詞 + 補語」表達狀態:
· 受詞自己做動作 → V-ing
· 受詞被動 → p.p.
· 狀態描述 → 形容詞
例:She listened to the music with her eyes closed.(她閉著眼睛聽音樂。)
考試怎麼考?多益閱讀看到 with 後接受詞,空格要填動詞形式時,根據語意判斷受詞與動作的關係: 主動(受詞自己做)→ 選 V-ing;被動(受詞被做)→ 選 p.p.
促使動詞 cause 的黃金搭配
cause + 受詞 + to V(≠ 原形動詞,這是最常見的錯誤!)
...which can causequarantine messages to be overlooked.
這會導致檢疫訊息被忽略。
原句邏輯
大量告示牌(原因)→ cause(導致)→ 檢疫訊息(受詞)→ to be overlooked(被忽略)。因為訊息是「被」忽略,to V 變成被動 to be p.p.。
變化技巧
相似結構的常考動詞:allow, force, enable, require,結構都是「動詞 + 受詞 + to V」。
Failure to declare or attempts toconceal such items can result in fines starting at NT$200,000...
未申報或企圖隱瞞這類物品,可能導致從新台幣 20 萬元起跳的罰款⋯⋯
原句邏輯
把「沒有申報」和「企圖隱藏」這兩件事直接當主詞,後方接 can result in(導致)。句子比 If you fail to declare... 更簡潔、更有權威感。
變化技巧
· Failure to + V:未能做到某事
· Attempt to + V:企圖做某事
學會把動作轉成名詞當主詞,是讓英文從「口語」升級為「商用/正式」的關鍵。
寫法
語氣
If you fail to declare...
口語、條件句
Failure to declare...
正式、權威、公告語氣
考試怎麼考?當空格位於句首且沒有連接詞,句子後方已有主要動詞(如 can result in)時,優先填名詞或動名詞作主詞。記得 failure 和 attempt 後面固定接不定詞 to V,不接 V-ing!
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Words in Use
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viral
[ˋvaɪrəl]
a. 網路上迅速流傳的;病毒式的;像病毒般瘋狂流傳的
Within days, Sandy's blog about helping people in need went viral.
短短幾天內,珊蒂那個關於幫助貧困者的部落格在網路上迅速流傳。
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overlook
[͵ovɚˋlʊk]
vt. 忽略,忽視;俯瞰
Do not overlook the rules of grammar when writing an English essay.
寫英文文章時,不要忽略文法規則。
Our house is located on a hilltop overlooking the valley.
我們家就座落在小山頂上,可以俯瞰山谷。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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steep
[stip]
a. 陡峭的;急劇升降的
The hill was so steep that it took us almost two hours to reach the top.
這座山丘真陡,我們花了將近兩個小時才爬到山頭。
The steep rise in living costs makes life tougher.
生活費用的急劇上升讓日子更不好過了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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feature
[fitʃɚ]
vt. 以……為特色;主打(特色、功能等)
n. 特徵,特色;(報紙或雜誌的)特寫專 題
=
characteristic
=
trait
What are the features of your new smartphone?
你的新手機有什麼特色?
This book features the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。
This book highlights the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。
The singer's new album features a song written by a famous Japanese songwriter.
這位歌手的新專輯主打一首知名日本作曲家所寫的歌。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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quarantine
[ˋkwɔrən͵tin]
vt. 使隔離(本文為動名詞用法)
People diagnosed with the disease were quarantined.
這種疾病的患者遭到隔離。
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awareness
[əˋwɛrnɪs]
n. (對某事的)認識/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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agency
[ˋedʒənsɪ]
n. 代辦處,機關,機構
My dad works at a travel agency.
我老爸在旅行社工作。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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inspection
[ɪnˋspɛkʃən]
n. 檢查,查驗
Those business establishments that have failed to pass safety inspections will lose their licenses.
凡是沒有通過安全檢查的營業場所將被吊銷執照。
高中 Level 4
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advisory
[ədˋvaɪzərɪ]
a. . 提供諮詢的
n. (關於天氣、疾病等的)公告,警告
Because of his experience in the field of medicine,
Dr. Peterson was named to a special advisory
committee.
由於彼得森博士在醫學領域的經驗,所以他被任命為特別顧 問委員會的成員。
The weather forecaster issued a heavy rain advisory,
warning people living in mountainous areas to be
especially careful.
天氣預報員發布了大雨特報,警告住在山區的人要特別小
心。
高中 Level 6
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homophone
[ˋhɑmə͵fon]
n. 同音異義詞
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campaign
[kæmˋpen]
n. (社會、宣傳)活動/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。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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periodically
[pɪrɪˋɑdɪklɪ]
adv. 定期地
The manager checks in with the team periodically to track progress.
該經理定期聯繫那個小組以追蹤進度。
英檢中高
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material
[məˋtɪrɪəl]
n. 材 / 原料(可數);(書 / 電影等的)資料 / 素材(不可數)
adj. 物質的
The company sells building materials such as bricks, tiles, etc.
那家公司販售建材,如磚塊、磁磚等。
The director is collecting material for his new documentary.
那位導演正為他的新紀錄片蒐集素材。
Greta is only interested in material comforts.
葛瑞塔只對物質享受有興趣。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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focus
[ˋfokəs]
vt. & vi. (使)集中
n. 焦點,重點
Be quiet! I’m trying to focus my mind on this paper.
安靜點!我正設法集中心思在這份論文上。
I am so tired that I cannot focus on anything today.
我今天累死了,做什麼事都沒有辦法集中注意力。
Diana’s beauty made her the focus of attention at the party tonight.
黛安娜的美貌讓她在今晚的宴會成為眾所矚目的焦點。
The main focus of our meeting is the new project.
我們會議的主要重點為這項新企劃案。
高中 Level 2
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regulation
[͵rɛgjəˋleʃən]
n. 規定,法規;調節,控制
=
rule
All staff must obey the new regulations.
所有同仁都要遵守新規定。
Plants use water regulation to survive in dry environments.
植物透過水分調節以在乾燥環境中生存。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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wrinkle
[ˋrɪŋk!]
n. . 皺紋
vt. & vi. 使起皺紋
No one can live to old age without getting wrinkles.
任何人老了都會有皺紋。
Since his son often tells tall tales, Chuck’s forehead wrinkled in suspicion as the boy began his latest story.
由於查克的兒子經常講荒誕不經的故事,所以當這男孩開始
說他最近的事時,查克因懷疑而眉頭深鎖。
My sister wrinkled her nose when she smelled
something bad.
我妹妹聞到有臭味的東西就會皺鼻子。
英檢中級
高中 Level 6
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fierce
[fɪrs]
a. 激烈的
=
intense
The price war sparked off fierce competition between the two companies.
價格戰引發了這兩家公司間的激烈競爭。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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alongside
[əˋlɔŋˋsaɪd]
prep. 沿著......旁邊 (= alongside of)
adv. 靠邊地 (= along)
The police car slowed down and pulled
up alongside the curb.
這輛警車放慢速度,並緊靠路邊停了下來。
The police car slowed down and pulled up alongside of the curb.
這輛警車放慢速度,並緊靠路邊停了下來。
A black limousine drew up alongside, and a man wearing a black suit and a pair of sunglasses stepped out.
一臺黑色禮車靠邊停下,一名身穿黑色西裝、帶著太陽眼鏡的男子走下車來。
高中 Level 5
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slogan
[ˋslogən]
n. 口號
The demonstrators are shouting political slogans.
示威群眾正在高喊政治口號。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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inhale
[ɪnˋhel]
vt. 吸入
The worker accidentally inhaled some poisonous fumes and was rushed to the hospital.
該名工人不小心吸入一些毒氣而被緊急送醫。
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particular
[pɚˋtɪkjəlɚ]
adj. 特別的;講究的/挑剔的
You should pay particular attention to spelling.
你應該特別注意拼字。
It was a good movie―I liked the last scene in particular.
這部電影很精彩 — 我特別喜歡最後一幕。
The little boy is very particular about the food he eats.
那小男孩對他吃的食物很挑剔。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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draw
[drɔ]
vt. 吸引;拉
n. 有吸引力的人 / 事 / 物;平局
vt. & vi. 畫
三態
draw / drew [dru] / drawn [drɔn]
=
paint
=
tie
=
attraction
=
attract
I’m drawing a picture of a dog, not a pig.
我畫的是一隻狗,不是豬。
I’d like to draw your attention to page ten.
我想請大家注意看第 10 頁。
Paul drew a stool in the fireplace.
保羅拉了一張凳子到壁爐邊。
This famous actress will be the big draw at the film festival.
這位知名女星會是這次影展的一大看頭。
The soccer match ended in a draw.
這場足球賽打成平手。
高中 Level 1
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prompt
[prɑmpt]
vt. 引發,激起;促使,激勵
a. 立刻的
n. (演員)提詞;提示詞(輸入至 AI 的指令或問題)
What prompted you to buy these flowers for me, Henry?
亨利,是什麼原因促使你買這些花給我?
I was pleased with the prompt delivery of my items.
我很高興我的東西被快速寄送。
When the actor forgot his line, one of his co-stars gave him a prompt.
那個演員忘詞時,聯合主演的另一個演員就幫他提詞。
The chemical spill prompted an emergency evacuation of the local residents.
這次化學物質外洩促使當地居民緊急撤離。
The more specific your prompt is, the more accurate the AI's answer will be. 提示詞越具體,AI 的回答就越精準。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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reflect
[rɪˋflɛkt]
vt. 反射;反應,反映
vi. 思考,深思(與介詞 on 並用)
The mirror reflects sunlight.
鏡子會反射陽光。
The polls have reflected that welfare is the top issue with voters.
這些民調反應出福利制度才是選民關注的首要議題。
We took a moment to reflect on what we were about to do.
我們花了片刻時間思考我們要怎麼做。
People's actions often reflect their inner thoughts.
人們的行動往往反映出他們內心的想法。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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fondness
[ˋfɑndnɪs]
n. 喜愛,鍾愛
Michael has a fondness for horror movies.
麥可喜歡看恐怖電影。
英檢中級
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humor
[ˋhjumɚ]
vt. 遷就,寵愛(= spoil [ spɔɪl])
n. 幽默;心情,情緒
Mark has a great sense of humor.
馬克非常有幽默感。
Kent was in a very bad humor this morning.
肯特今天早上心情很糟。
It’s not always wise to humor a child. 遷就孩子有時是不智的。
高中 Level 3
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adopt
[əˋdɑpt]
vt. 採用,採納;接受(新信仰)
vt. & vi. 收養,領養,認養
=
accept
The general manager adopted my proposal without hesitation.
總經理毫不猶豫地採用了我的提案。
Ben's wife is barren, so they've decided to adopt a baby boy.
班的太太不孕,因此他們決定領養一個小男嬰。
As Nicole couldn't have a baby of her own, she decided to adopt.
因為妮可沒辦法懷有自己的小孩,她決定領養一個。
Emma adopted a new religion while studying abroad.
艾瑪在留學期間接受了新的宗教信仰。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 4
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eye-catching
[ˋaɪ͵kætʃɪŋ]
adj. 引人注目的
Ann wore an eye-catching red dress to the party. 小安穿了一件引人注目的紅色洋裝參加派對。
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underscore
[ʌndɚˋskor]
vt. 在……下劃線;強調
n. (表示強調的)下方划線;(影片等的)伴音
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underscore
[ʌndɚˋskor]
vt. 強調,凸顯
The study underscores the need for early treatment of cancer.
這項研究凸顯了癌症早期治療的必要性。
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seriousness
[ˋsɪrɪəsnɪs]
n. 嚴肅性
There was a sense of seriousness in the meeting room as the CEO entered the room.
執行長一走進會議室,裡頭就有一股嚴肅感。
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fine
[faɪn]
adv. 令人滿意地
adj. 優良的,漂亮的;晴朗的;細微的
n. & vt. 罰款
The store around the corner sells fine jewelry.
街角那家店販售高級珠寶。
I don’t want to work on such a fine day.
我不想在天氣這麼好的日子裡工作。
There is a fine line between love and hate.
愛與恨只有一線之隔。
Bill got a NT$6,000 fine for speeding.
比爾因超速被罰款新臺幣 6,000 元。
Bill was fined NT$6,000 for speeding.
比爾因超速被罰款新臺幣 6,000 元。
Cassandra did fine on the exam.
卡珊卓考試考得很好。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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banned
[bænd]
ban的動詞過去式、過去分詞
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declare
[dɪˋklɛr]
vt. 宣布;宣稱
三態
declared [dɪˋklɛrd] / declared [dɪˋklɛrd]
=
claim
=
announce
The American colonies declared independence in 1776.
美洲殖民地於 1776 年宣布獨立。
The suspect declared that he was innocent.
該嫌犯宣稱他是無辜的。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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conceal
[kənˋsil]
vt. 隱藏,隱瞞
=
hide
I realized from Maureen's tone of voice that she was concealing something from me.
從莫琳的語調中,我發現她有事正瞞著我。
Louis concealed the letter underneath the rug so no one would find it.
路易斯把那封信藏在地毯下方,以免被人發現。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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authorities
[əˋθɔrətɪz]
n. 當局(恆用複數)
The authorities concerned agreed to set up a research center in our neighborhood.
有關當局同意在我們的社區設立一座研究中心。
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tighten
[ˋtaɪtn]
vt. & vi. (使)變緊
vt. 拉緊
The little girl tightened her grip on her mom’s hand when she saw the dog.
小女孩看到那隻狗時緊抓著她媽媽的手。
高中 Level 3
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enforcement
[ɪnˋforsmənt]
n. 實施,執行
=
implementation
Without a strict law enforcement system, society would become chaotic.
沒有實施嚴格的法制,這個社會會變得很亂。
Nina felt the rules were meaningless without proper enforcement.
妮娜覺得如果沒有確實執行,規定就沒有意義。
高中 Level 4
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tolerance
[ˋtɑlərəns]
n. 容忍
=
endurance
Try to show tolerance to your neighbors.
試著去包容你的鄰居們。
高中 Level 4
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currently
[ˋkɝəntlɪ]
adv. 目前,現今
There are currently over 7.9 billion people in the world. 目前全世界有超過七十九億人口。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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routine
[ruˋtin]
a. 例行的,常規的
n. 慣例,例行公事
Reading English papers in the morning has become part of my daily routine.
在早上看英文報紙已經成為我日常作息的一部分。
Bill conducts a routine inspection of our copier once a month.
比爾每個月來公司一次做影印機的例行檢查。
Fire drills are a routine part of school safety.
消防演習是學校安全的常規措施。
My mom's morning routine begins with a cup of coffee.
我媽媽的早晨例行公事從一杯咖啡開始。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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highlight
[ˋhaɪ͵laɪt]
n. 最精彩的部分
vt. 突顯,強調
=
emphasize
Our stay in Paris was certainly the highlight of our trip.
我們在巴黎停留的期間絕對是此行最精彩的部分。
You should highlight your work experience in the resume.
你應該在履歷表中突顯你的工作經驗。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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go viral
在網路上爆紅/迅速流傳
Within days, Sandy's blog about helping people in need went viral.
短短幾天內,珊蒂那個關於幫助貧困者的部落格在網路上迅速流傳。
After his song went viral, Albert started to receive many interview requests.
亞伯特的歌曲爆紅後,他開始收到許多採訪邀請。
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a facial expression
臉部表情
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be paired with
和⋯⋯搭配/配對/組隊
We were paired with students from different departments in that course.
在那堂課中,我們和不同科系的學生同組。
The spicy tofu dish was paired with cucumber slices to create a refreshing contrast.
這道辣味豆腐搭配小黃瓜片,形成清爽的對比。
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appeal to...
吸引⋯⋯,對⋯⋯有吸引力
Our products appeal to many teenagers.
我們的產品吸引很多青少年。
The team is hoping the new advertising strategy will appeal to a broader market.
該團隊希望新的廣告策略會吸引更廣泛的市場。
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suck in
吸入⋯⋯
The vacuum cleaner sucks in all the dust and dirt from the floor.
吸塵器把地板上的所有灰塵和髒汙吸入。
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draw in... / draw... in
吸引⋯⋯
The restaurant offers huge discounts to draw in diners.
那間餐廳提供非常優惠的折扣來吸引用餐者。
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be used to + N/V-ing
習慣於……
Jack is used to driving to work.
傑克習慣開車去上班。
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be exposed to sth
暴露在⋯⋯;接觸到⋯⋯
The workers were exposed to a dangerous chemical when the machine exploded.
機器爆炸時,工人們都暴露在危險的化學物品中。
Henry is exposed to English every day through movies and music.
亨利每天都透過電影和音樂接觸到英語。
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a large volume of + 不可數名詞
大量的……
= a large amount of + 不可數名詞
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upon (one’s) arrival
在(某人)到達時
Upon his arrival at the station, David rushed to the hospital to see his grandfather.
大衛一到車站,就趕往醫院去看他爺爺。
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capture sb’s attention
引起某人的注意
The sudden loud noise captured the entire class’s attention.
突如其來的巨響吸引了全班的注意。
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be intended to V
(某物的)用意是⋯⋯
= intend
= be meant to V
This French course isintended to introduce students to the French language.
這門法文課的用意是為學生介紹法國的語言。
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bring in... / bring... in
帶進/引入⋯⋯ 賺進⋯⋯
The manager brought in new rules to prevent office supplies from being stolen.
經理引進新規定以防止辦公室用品遭竊。
Selling clothes online brings in extra money for Anna.
在網路上賣衣服為安娜賺進額外的收入。
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such as...
例如……
Roger has many hobbies, such as hiking and stamp collecting.
羅傑有很多嗜好,例如健行和集郵。
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attempt to V
企圖 / 試著做……
= make an attempt to
I attempted to warn Peter of the dangers of the task, but he just wouldn’t listen.
我試著警告彼得該任務的危險性,但他根本聽不進去。
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fail to
未能/無法(做到)⋯⋯
Lucasfailed to persuade Willa.
盧卡斯沒能說服薇拉。
Although Emily tried her best, she failed to receive approval for her creative idea.
儘管艾蜜莉盡了最大的努力,但她的創意想法仍然沒有獲得認可。
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lead to...
導致……
= contribute to
= result in
= bring about
The driver's carelessnessled to the accident.
駕駛員的粗心導致這起意外。
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range from... to...
範圍從 A 到 B
The singer has many fans, ranging from children to grandparents.
這名歌手有許多粉絲,從小孩子到爺爺奶奶都有。
The curry flavors offered at this restaurant range from mild to extremely hot.
這間餐廳供應的咖哩口味從小辣到辛辣都有。
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on the spot
立刻,當場
The murderer was caught on the spot by the police.
凶手當場被警方逮到。