Many investors now considerESGfactors when making investment decisions.(現在許多投資者在做投資決策時會考慮ESG因素。)
SMEs(Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)中小企業
SMEs play a crucial role in driving economicgrowth and innovation.(中小企業在推動經濟增長和創新方面發揮著至關重要的作用。)
RE100(Renewable Energy 100)永續百分百計畫
Many leading companies have committed to RE100 to transition to 100% renewable energy.(許多領先企業已承諾參加永續百分百計畫,實現向100%可再生能源的過渡。)
Climate Action 100+氣候行動100+
Climate Action 100+ is a global investorinitiative to engage with companies on climate change. The organizationaims toensure that the world's largest corporategreenhouse gas emitters take necessary action.(氣候行動100+是一項全球投資者倡議,旨在與公司就氣候變化進行合作。該組織旨在確保世界上最大的企業溫室氣體排放者採取必要的行動。)
environmentaltransformation環保轉型
The company underwent a significantenvironmentaltransformation to reduce its carbon footprint.(該公司經歷了重大的環保轉型以減少其碳排放。)
internationalmanufacturingsupplychain國際代工供應鏈一環
Our company is a key player in the internationalmanufacturingsupplychain.(我們公司是國際製造供應鏈中的重要一環。)
根據麥肯錫的研究報告指出,新世代消費者更願意為了具有個性化品牌故事的產品買單,另外一份由 AT Kearney 發行的報告也證實了新世代群體會因為想要做出對環境、社會有益的事情,而影響他們最終的消費行為,因此我們可以知道在這樣的消費趨勢下,中小企業可以利用本身的優勢,快速調整經營路線朝環保永續的方向邁進,以贏取未來世代的消費者。
英文小貼士
operationalflexibility經營彈性 product portfolios產品組合 brand value 品牌價值
The company's operationalflexibility helped it surviveduring the economic downturn.(公司的經營彈性幫助其在經濟不景氣期間生存下來。)
The company decided toadjust its product portfolio to focus on higher-margin products.(公司決定調整其產品組合,專注於高毛利的產品。)
Effective marketingcampaigns can help shape the brand value of a company.(有效的營銷活動可以幫助塑造公司的品牌價值。)
new generation of consumers新世代消費者
Companies need to understand the values of the new generation of consumers to remaincompetitive.(公司需要了解新世代消費者的價值觀,以保持競爭力。)
environmentalsustainabilitys環境永續性
Environmental sustainabilityinvolves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needs.(環境永續性意味著滿足當前的需求,同時不損害未來世代滿足自身需求的能力。)
【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。
單字片語整理
Words in Use
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environmental
[ɪn͵vaɪrənˋmɛnt!]
adj. 環境的
The greenhouse effect is an important environmental issue.
溫室效應是很重要的環境議題。
We should lay emphasis on the importance of environmental protection.
我們應要強調環保的重要性。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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social
[ˋsoʃəl]
adj. 社會的;社交的
Roger and my father discussed many of today’s social issues.
羅傑和我父親討論了許多當今的社會議題。
That lonely guy doesn’t have any social life.
那孤單的傢伙沒有任何社交生活。
Mark wanted to join asocial club to make new friends.
馬克想加入社團來結交新朋友。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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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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consider
[kənˋsɪdɚ]
vt. 考慮;把……視為
I’m considering taking a trip to Japan.
我正考慮到日本去旅行。
To my surprise, Judith said she didn’t consider Owen (to be) a friend of hers.
令我很驚訝的是,茱蒂絲說她並沒有把歐文當作是朋友。
In fact, many workers considered the plan (to be) impractical.
實際上,很多工人認為那計畫很不切實際。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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factor
[ˋfæktɚ]
n. 因素
Arrogance was a major factor in Nathan’s failure.
傲慢自大是納森失敗的主因。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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investment
[ɪnˋvɛstmənt]
n. 投資
Ryan lost a lot of money by making a poor investment in that lousy company.
萊恩在那家爛公司做了不好的投資,損失了不少錢。
My father is going to buy some gold as an investment.
我爸爸準備購買一些黃金作為投資。
高中 Level 4
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crucial
[ˋkruʃəl]
a. 決定性的,重要的
=
critical
=
vital
It is crucial that the doctor (should) perform an immediate operation on the badly injured man.
醫師立即為這名嚴重受傷的人動手術是很重要的。
Your dedication is very crucial to the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。
Your dedication plays a crucial role in the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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economic
[͵ikəˋnɑmɪk]
a. 與經濟有關的
Mary’s economic problems started when she got divorced.
瑪莉離婚時,經濟方面的問題就產生了。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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growth
[groθ]
n. 成長,生長
=
grow
There has been a steady growth in Amber’s business over the past 10 years.
266 過去 10 年來,安柏的事業一直穩定成長。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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innovation
[͵ɪnəˋveʃən]
n. 創新(不可數)
Innovation is the key to success in the fast-changing business world.
在這個瞬息萬變的商場上,創新是成功的關鍵。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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leading
[ˋlidɪŋ]
adj. 領先的;最主要的
One of the leading causes of heart disease is high blood pressure.
引發心臟病的主因之一是高血壓。
多益藍色
英檢中級
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transition
[trænˋzɪʃən]
n. 轉變
The transition from high school to college can be difficult for students. 從高中到大學的轉變對學生而言可能很難適應。
The country is in transition as it adapts to a new system of government.
這個國家正在轉型,因為它正在適應新的政府體制。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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renewable
[rɪˋnjuəb!]
a. 可再生的
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initiative
[ɪˋnɪʃətɪv]
n. 自發性,進 取心(不可數);主動(權);倡議,新措施(新方案)
a. 開始的
Part of Mike’s problem is that he lacks initiative.
麥克一部分的問題出在他缺乏進取心。
The US took the initiative in repairing relations with Canada.
美國主動與加拿大修復關係。
One of the initiatives that the government began last year was to build more shelters for homeless people.
政府去年開始實施的其中一項措施是建造更多收容所給遊民。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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organization
[͵ɔrgənəˋzeʃən]
n. 組織(可數);籌辦(不可數)
Greenpeace is a famous non-profit organization.
綠色和平組織是一個有名的非營利組織。
We need volunteers to help with the organization of the event.
我們需要志工幫忙籌辦此次活動。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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corporate
[ˋkɔrpərɪt]
adj. 企業的
We need some corporate sponsors for our event.我們的活動需要一些企業的贊助。
高中 Level 5
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greenhouse
[ˋgrin͵haʊs]
n. 溫室
The greenhouse effect is raising ocean temperatures worldwide. 溫室效應使得全球海洋持續升溫。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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necessary
[ˋnɛsə͵sɛrɪ]
adj. 必要的
It is necessary for you to punch in by eight o’clock every morning.
你每天早上一定要在 8 點前打卡上班。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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transformation
[͵trænsfɚˋmeʃən]
n. 變形,轉型
The country ’s political status has experienced a dramatic transformation in recent years.
這些年來,該國政局經歷了戲劇化的轉變。
Today's topic is India's transformation from poverty to prosperity.
今天的主題是印度從貧窮轉型到富裕的過程。
高中 Level 5
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underwent
[͵ʌndɚˋwɛnt]
vt. 經歷;接受(治療、訓練)
高中 Level 5
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significant
[sɪgˋnɪfəkənt]
a. 重要的;顯著的
Hard work plays a significant role in achieving success.
努力在獲致成功方面扮演了重要的角色。
There is a significant difference in personality between the twin sisters.
這對雙胞胎姐妹的個性有明顯的不同。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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reduce
[rɪˋdjus]
vt. 使減少;使淪為
=
decrease
Despite Andy’s pay cut, he won’t reduce his standard of living.
儘管安迪被減薪,他仍不願降低他的生活水準。
Bankruptcy reduced Bruce to begging.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
Bruce was reduced to begging after he went bankrupt.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
高中 Level 3
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international
[͵ɪntɚˋnæʃən!]
adj. 國際的
English is an important international language.
英文是個重要的國際語言。
After studying international trade, Max got a good job as a salesman.
麥克斯學了國貿後,就找到了當推銷員這很好的工作。
高中 Level 2
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manufacturing
[͵mænjəˋfæktʃərɪŋ]
n. 製造
Car manufacturing workers assemble parts on a production line.
汽車製造工人在生產線上組裝零件。
Despite water rationing, the large water tank can supply the residents with the water they need.
儘管有限水,大型水塔仍可為住戶提供用水。
There is a lack of medical supplies in the refugee camp.
這難民營缺乏醫療用品。
In the Middle East, there is a plentiful supply of cheap natural gas.
在中東,廉價天然氣供應充足。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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chain
[tʃen]
vt. 用鐵鍊鎖住
n. 鍊子;連鎖店
Bill wears a gold chain around his neck.
比爾的脖子上掛了條金鍊子。
The ice cream parlor around the corner is part of a 10-location chain in this city.
附近的那家冰淇淋店是本市有 10 家店面的連鎖店的其中一家。
The dog is chained to the tree.
狗被用鍊子拴在那棵樹。
高中 Level 2
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operational
[͵ɑpəˋreʃən!]
adj. 操作上的
Should you have any operational problems, just let me know.
你若有任何操作上的問題,請告訴我就可以了。
高中 Level 5
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flexibility
[͵flɛksəˋbɪlətɪ]
n. 彈性 (不可數)、柔軟度,靈活度
Practicing yoga can improve your flexibility.
做瑜珈能改善你身體的柔軟度。
The reason I enjoy being my own boss is the flexibility.
我喜歡做自己的老闆是因為有彈性。
高中 Level 5
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portfolio
[pɔrtˋfolɪ͵o]
n. 公事包;(藝術家的)作品集;投資組合
Janet put her artwork in a portfolio and carried it with her to the job interview.
珍妮特把她的藝術作品放進公事包裡,帶著它去工作面試。
The photographer’s portfolio contained photos from all over the world, including the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
這名攝影師的作品集裡含有在世界各地拍攝的照片,包括伊拉克和阿富汗的戰區。
The financial advisor told his client to make sure to include some energy stocks in his portfolio.
該理財顧問告訴他的客戶務必在他的投資組合中包含一些能源股。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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brand
[brænd]
n. 商標,牌子
That brand of soap is my favorite.
那個牌子的肥皂是我的最愛。
Sean’s brand new car was stolen two days after he bought it.
尚恩的新車買了 2 天後就被偷了。
Ken wanted to start his own business and asked me to give him advice on the brand name.
肯想自己創業,請我給他有關品牌名稱的建議。
高中 Level 2
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survive
[sɚˋvaɪv]
vt. & vi. 倖存,留存;比(某人)活得久
Only a few people survived the flood.
這次洪水只有一些人生還。
After the war, only a few historical buildings survived.
戰後,只有少數歷史建築倖存下來。
Charlie’s wife survived him by ten years.
查理的老婆比他多活 10 年。
多益藍色
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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adjust
[əˋdʒʌst]
vt. 調整,調節
vi. 適應(與介詞 to 並用)
=
adjust oneself to...
Before the interview, the candidate spent several minutes adjusting his tie.
面試前,這位應徵者花了幾分鐘調整他的領帶。
I’ll adjust the window blinds because the sunlight is too bright.
我來調整卷簾,因為陽光太亮了。
I’m having a hard time adjusting to the climate of this place.
我很難適應此地的氣候。
Billy finds it very hard to adjust to the hustle and bustle of city life.
比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。
Billy finds it very hard to adapt to the hustle and bustle of city life.
比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。
Billy finds it very hard to accustom himself to the hustle and bustle of city life.
比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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effective
[ɪˋfɛktɪv]
adj. 有效的
Do you think this medicine is effective?
你認為這藥有效嗎?
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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marketing
[ˋmɑrkɪtiŋ]
n. 行銷
英檢中高
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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。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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shape
[ʃep]
vt. 塑造(形狀、型態等)
n. 形狀;(健康)狀態(不可數)
=
form
=
condition
I bought a cake in the shape of a star.
我買了一個星形的蛋糕。
Though he is eighty, my grandfather is still in good shape.
我爺爺已 80 歲,但他身體仍然很硬朗。
Kane shaped the clay into the form of a dog.
坎恩把泥土捏成狗的模樣。
Going to college will really help me shape my future.
上大學對我塑造未來很有幫助。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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generation
[͵dʒɛnəˋreʃən]
n. 世代
If the generation gap between parents and their children could be narrowed, there wouldn’t be so many social problems.
假使父母與子女間的代溝能縮小,就不會有那麼多的社會問題了。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 4
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consumer
[kənˋsjumɚ]
n. 消費者
Finding out what the consumer really needs is the first step in marketing.
行銷的第一步就是要發現消費者真正的需求。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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remain
[rɪˋmen]
vt. 繼續存在;仍是(之後接名詞或形容詞作補語)
No one remained in the hall soon after the concert was over.
音樂會結束沒多久,大廳裡一個人影都不剩了。
Though divorced, Anna and David still remain friends.
雖然離婚了,安娜和大衛仍是朋友。
The problem still remains unsolved.
這個問題仍然一直沒被解決。
It remains to be seen which team will win.
哪一隊會贏尚有待觀察。
高中 Level 3
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competitive
[kəmˋpɛtətɪv]
a. 競爭的
The boss admired Brian’s competitive spirit.
老闆很賞識布萊恩的競爭精神。
John became a college student through the highly competitive entrance examination.
約翰通過競爭激烈的入學考試成為大學生。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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sustainability
[sə͵stenəˋbɪlɪtɪ]
n. 永續性
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involve
[ɪnˋvɑlv]
vt. 使涉入;包含,需要
The evidence shows that Paul is involved in that murder.
證據顯示保羅涉入那起謀殺案。
Kyle’s plan involves some creative ideas.
凱爾的計畫中內包含一些有創意的點子。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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present
[ˋprɛznt]
adj. 目前的;出席的
n. 禮物;目前
I gave my wife a ruby ring as her birthday present.
我送我太太一枚紅寶石戒指當作生日禮物。
Mr. Lai is away on business at present.
賴先生目前出差中。
My present English teacher is from Seattle.
我目前的英文老師來自西雅圖。
Now that the whole class is present, let’s begin the lesson.
既然全班都在場,我們開始上課吧。
高中 Level 1
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compromise
[ˋkɑmprə͵maɪz]
vt. 危害(名譽、原則)
n. & vi. 妥協
After several days of negotiations, we finally reached a compromise with our business partners on certain issues.
經過幾天的談判,我們終於就若干事項與我們的生意夥伴達成協議。
We all have tomake compromisesin life despite ourselves.
我們在生活中都必須不得不做出妥協。
Management refused to compromise withthe union members.
資方拒絕跟勞方妥協。
Dylan would rather be shot than compromise his principles.
狄倫是寧死也不肯違背自己的原則。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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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shareholder
[ˋʃɛr͵holdɚ]
n. 股東〔英〕
Shareholders will hold a meeting to vote on the proposed merger with KGM Co.
股東將召開會議投票表決與 KGM 公司的合併案。
高中 Level 5
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collaborate
[kəˋlæbə͵ret]
vi. 合作
Peter collaborated with his friend in writing the book.
彼得與他的友人合作寫了這本書。
多益金色
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effectively
[ɪˋfɛktɪvlɪ]
adv. 實際上;有效地
That singer has now effectively retired from the world of show business.
那名歌手實際上已經退出演藝圈了。
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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ensure
[ɪnˋʃʊr]
vt. 確保
=
insure
=
insure sth against...
The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。
Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。
高中 Level 4
Practical Phrases
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be committed to...
致力於……
The new research center iscommitted to finding a cure for AIDS.
這家新的研究中心致力於找出治療愛滋病的方法。
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engage with
與⋯⋯交流
Engaging with people of different backgrounds can be beneficial. 與不同背景的人交流是有益的。
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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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aim to
打算做……
Richard aims to retire before he is fifty.
理查打算在 50 歲前退休。
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ensure + that 子句
確保⋯⋯
Emma called the hotel to ensure that her room reservation was confirmed.
艾瑪打電話給飯店以確保她的訂房已確認。
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take action
採取措施
= take measures
Let ’s take action before it is too late.
我們採取行動以免太遲。
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carbon footprint
碳足跡,碳排放量(因活動而產生的二氧化碳量)
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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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focus... on N/V-ing
專注於…… 將⋯⋯集中在⋯⋯
Don't bother Al. He is focused on his work.
別打擾艾爾。他正專心工作。
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need to V
需要/必須做......
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meet one’s needs
滿足/符合某人的需求
Now that we have two children, a larger car would meet our needs.
我們現在有兩個小孩了,所以大一點的車才符合我們的需求。