Investors hope for a Goldilocks Economy, where growth is steady without excessiveinflation.(投資者希望出現金髮女孩經濟,即經濟穩定增長,且通脹不過度。)
financial markets 金融市場
Uncertainty in the financial marketsled toincreased volatility in stock prices.(金融市場的不確定性導致股價波動增加。)
金髮女孩經濟由來
不知道大家有沒有聽過這個故事,一個迷路的金髮女孩在森林中誤打誤撞來到了熊的家中,剛好熊都不在家,小女孩吃掉了屋中溫度剛剛好的粥、並且坐在正好合適的椅子上、最後在軟硬適中的床上睡著。這個故事就是著名的金髮女孩和三隻熊(Goldilocks and the Three Bears),在這個童話故事中小女孩都做出了恰到好處的決定,因此往後的經濟學家便已金髮女孩經濟來形容恰到好處的經濟增長環境。
據說用金髮女孩經濟來形容經濟的恰到好處最早起源於 1966 年華爾街日報一篇不具名的詹森政府人員所發表的評論,他形容當時的經濟是金髮女孩經濟,不太熱也不太冷,但是恰到好處(We’re getting very close to a ‘Goldilocks’ economy right now — not too hot, not too cold, but just right.)。此後金髮女孩經濟變越來越常被經濟學家以及金融從業人員用來形容溫和增長時期的經濟狀況。
我們再複習一下,金髮女孩經濟意味著經濟的溫和緩步增長,這個增長事實上和經濟衰退只是一線之隔了,很容易就會因為突發的 黑天鵝事件 或者是政策上的錯估以及滯後效果而讓經濟步向衰退,因此當金髮女孩經濟來臨時,我們應當更密切注意經濟數據的走勢,或許金髮女孩的背後就是巨熊的悄悄襲來。(Therefore, when the Goldilocks Economy arrives, we should pay closer attention to the trend of economic data. Perhaps behind Goldilocks lies the silentapproach of the bear.)
【用興趣學英文。把英文變興趣】Turn English into your interest!!
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✔ 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。
We went on a hike to Sun Moon Lake last weekend.
我們上週末健行到日月潭。
I go hiking simply because I enjoy the lush countryside.
我健行純粹是因為我很喜歡綠意盎然的鄉間景色。
I hiked up my pants to wade across the river.
我把褲管拉起好涉水過這條河。
高中 Level 2
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inflation
[ɪnˋfleʃən]
n. 通貨膨脹,物價上漲
The government carried out several policies to control inflation.
政府實施了幾項政策來控制通貨膨脹。
The Minister of Economic Affairs called for an urgent meeting to discuss inflation.
經濟部長要求召開緊急會議討論通膨問題。
高中 Level 4
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unemployment
[͵ʌnɪmˋplɔɪmənt]
n. 失業 (不可數)
The unemployment rate has increased over the past year since the outbreak of COVID-19.
自新冠肺炎爆發後,過去一年來失業率已增加。
多益綠色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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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announce
[əˋnaʊns]
vt. 公布;宣布
=
declare
=
proclaim
John will announce who will play the characters in the play.
約翰會公布該戲劇中的角色由哪些人擔綱。
Their engagement was officially announced last June.
他們訂婚的消息在去年 6 月正式宣布。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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curb
[kɝb]
vt. . 抑制
=
restrain
The government should introduce some new policies
to curb inflation.
政府應該實施一些新政策來抑制通貨膨脹。
The car skidded into the curb, nearly hitting a
pedestrian.
這輛車打滑開上人行道路邊,差點撞上一名行人。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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implement
[ˋɪmpləˌmɛnt]
vt. 實施
The authorities concerned have implemented a plan to help control traffic.
有關當局已實施了一項計畫來協助管制交通。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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stimulate
[ˋstɪmjə͵let]
vt. 刺激 ; 促進 ; 激勵
=
encourage
Since coffee stimulates him, Jason always has a cup of it in the morning.
由於咖啡讓傑森提神,他早上總會來一杯咖啡。
Congress is considering tax cuts in order to stimulate investment.
國會正在考慮減稅方案以促進投資。
Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think.
稱職的老師應該要問能夠激勵學生去思考的問題。
多益藍色
英檢中級
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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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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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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sustain
[səˋsten]
vt. 維持(生命)
=
suffer
=
maintain
=
undergo
Thomas has to work very hard in order to sustain his family.
為了維持家計,湯瑪斯得非常努力工作。
The shelf collapsed because it couldn’t sustain the weight that had been put on it.
這個櫃子倒塌,因為它支撐不住放在它上面的重量。
The company sustained a great loss due to the bad investment.
公司由於該項失敗的投資案蒙受很大的損失。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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positive
[ˋpɑzətɪv]
n. 優點,好處
adj. 確信的,有把握的;積極正面的;(化驗 / 檢驗等結果)陽性的
Are you positive that Jerry is right?
你確定傑瑞是對的嗎?
Are you sure that Jerry is right?
你確定傑瑞是對的嗎?
Try to be more positive. Everything is going to be OK.
設法積極正面一點。一切都會沒事的。
Derek tested positive for COVID-19.
德瑞克冠狀病毒的檢驗結果為陽性。
The positives of this job include good employee welfare.
這份工作的好處包括有很好的員工福利。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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economy
[ɪˋkɑnəmɪ]
n. 經濟;節儉
The economy of this country seems to be improving.
這個國家的經濟似乎正在好轉。
Several decisions about the economy were made by us in order to save money.
為了節省開支,我們做了好幾樣省錢的決定。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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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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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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excessive
[ɪkˋsɛsɪv]
a. 過多的
Crops were damaged by the excessive rainfall last week.
上週降雨過多,農作物都遭到破壞。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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increase
[ɪnˋkris]
vi. & vt. 增加
=
raise
The driver increased speed suddenly.
這位駕駛突然加速行駛。
The number of tourists has increased greatly.
遊客的人數已大量增加了。
People were very angry over the recent increase in taxes.
人們對最近的增稅感到很憤怒。
高中 Level 2
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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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moderate
[ˋmɑdərɪt]
a. 適度的
It’s best to keep a moderate speed while driving.
開車時最好保持適當的速度。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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adequate
[ˋædəkwɪt]
a. 充分的,適當的
=
sufficient
You need adequate sleep, or else your health will suffer.
你需要足夠的睡眠,否則你的健康會受損。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
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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purchase
[ˋpɝtʃəs]
vt. & n. 購買
=
purchase sth
=
make a purchase of sth
=
buy sth
I purchased some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
I made a purchase of some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
I bought some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
You need proof of purchase to claim a refund.
你需要購買證明才能要求退款。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 5
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consumption
[kənˋsʌmpʃən]
n. (能源、資源) 消耗 (量) ; 攝取 (食物) ; 消費 (皆不可數)
The rapid increase in oil consumption has led scientists to search for alternative energy.
石油消耗量的快速增加促使科學家找尋替代能源。
After my liver operation, Dr. Peterson warned me to stop all alcohol consumption.
我動完肝臟手術後,彼得森醫師警告我要停止攝取酒精。
When consumption increases, businesses make more money and the economy improves. 消費增加時,企業就賺更多錢,經濟也會改善。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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benchmark
[ˋbɛntʃ͵mɑrk]
n. 基準
Your yield was way under our benchmark.
你們的收益遠遠低於我們的基準。
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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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demand
[dɪˋmænd]
vt. & n. 要求,請求
The teacher demands that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。
The teacher requires that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。
The teacher requests that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。
The firm does all it can to meet its customers’demands.
這家公司盡其所能以達到顧客的需求。
Good software engineers are in great demand these days.
這年頭需要大量優秀的軟體工程師。
We have a lot of free pamphlets on demand.
我們有很多免費小冊子備索。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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employment
[ɪmˋplɔɪmənt]
n. 僱用;就業,在職;工作;運用(皆不可數)
The employment of children under 18 is forbidden in this country.
該國禁止僱用 18 歲以下的孩童。
During the course of Amber’s employment as manager, the company made large profits.
在安柏擔任經理的期間,公司獲得了巨額利潤。
It is hard for many college graduates to find employment this year.
今年很多大學畢業生找工作都很困難。
Is Eric still in employment?
艾瑞克仍在職嗎?
The employment of certain policies can be controversial. 運用某些政策可能會備受爭議。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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environment
[ɪnˋvaɪrənmənt]
n. 環境
We should spare no effort to protect our environment from being polluted.
我們應盡全力保護我們的環境免於汙染。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
●
long-term
[ˋlɔŋ͵tɝm]
adj. 長期的
高中 Level 1
●
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。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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upward
[ˋʌpwɚd]
a. 往上的
Theupward movement in vegetable prices was
caused mainly by the recent cold fronts.
蔬菜價格上漲主要是因為最近冷鋒來襲。
英檢中級
高中 Level 6
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erode
[ɪˋrod]
vt. 腐蝕
●
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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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
●
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。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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technology
[tɛkˋnɑlədʒɪ]
n. 科技
Perhaps we have put too much faith in the power of technology.
或許我們太過相信科技的力量了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
●
few
[fju]
adj. 很少的,幾乎沒有的
pron. 極少數
Todd has been very busy for the past few weeks.
陶德過去幾週一直非常忙碌。
I have only invited a few people.
我只邀請了一些人。
Simon knew few of the people at the party.
賽門在派對上認識的人不多。
高中 Level 1
●
exceed
[ɪkˋsid]
vt. 超過
=
surpass
Don’t exceed the speed limit when driving.
開車時不要超速。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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expectation
[͵ɛkspɛkˋteʃən]
n. 期望,預期(常用複數)
=
expect
If you lower your expectations, you’ll never be disappointed.
假使你不多所期待,就永遠不會失望。
Without hard work, you can’t meet your parents’expectations.
你若不努力就不能達到你父母的期望。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
●
quarter
[ˋkwɔrtɚ]
vt. 分為四份
n. 四分之一;一季(三個月)
A quarter of the population voted for Tony.
有四分之一的人投票給湯尼。
You can easily get there in a quarter of an hour.
你可以很輕易地在 15 分鐘內抵達該地。
The company reaped huge profits in the first quarter of the year.
該公司本年第一季獲利很多。
Tom quartered the sandwiches and gave them to the kids.
湯姆把這些三明治分成四份,然後分給小朋友們。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
●
fluctuation
[͵flʌktʃʊˋeʃən]
n. 波動
●
loose
[lus]
a. 寬鬆的;鬆脫的;不受控制的
My brother likes to wear loose clothes and pants.
我弟弟喜歡穿寬鬆的衣褲。
The air crash took place because a screw on the plane’s wing came loose.
空難發生的原因是機翼上的一支螺絲鬆脫了。
Minnie’s dog is running loose in the park.
米妮的狗在公園裡四處亂跑。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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monetary
[ˋmʌnə͵tɛrɪ]
a. 貨幣的,金融的
Some countries have strict monetary policies in
place to protect the value of their currencies.
一些國家設有嚴格的貨幣政策來保護其貨幣的價值。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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policy
[ˋpɑləsɪ]
n. 政策
Honesty is the best policy.
誠實為上策。— 諺語
高中 Level 2
●
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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burst
[bɝst]
vt. & vi. (使)爆破 / 炸
n. 爆破 / 炸,噴;(感情)爆發
三態
burst / burst [bɝst] / burst [bɝst]
The little boy used a needle to burst the balloon.
小男孩用一根針刺破氣球。
Melissa burst out crying when she heard about the accident.
梅莉莎聽到關於這個意外的消息就大哭了起來。
Melissa burst into tears when she heard about the accident.
梅莉莎聽到關於這個意外的消息就大哭了起來。
We could hear the bomb burst in the distance.
我們可以聽到遠處炸彈爆炸的聲響。
Do you know what caused the burst of water?
你知道造成水噴出來的原因嗎?
Tommy gave a loud burst of laughter when he heard my joke.
湯米聽到我講的笑話就放聲大笑。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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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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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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therefore
[ˋðɛr͵for]
adv. 因此
=
thus
Lance didn’t study at all; therefore, he failed the test this morning.
蘭斯根本沒有念書,因此他今天早上考不及格。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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arrive
[əˋraɪv]
vi. 到達
You will get a free pizza if the order doesn’t arrive within 30 minutes.
您點的東西若沒在 30 分鐘內送達,您將可免費獲得一客披薩。
Upon arriving at the airport, please claim your luggage. 一到達機場時,請去提取行李。
When Lisa arrived in London, it was 10:15 p.m.
莉莎在晚上 10 點 15 分抵達倫敦。
高中 Level 1
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perhaps
[pɚˋhæps]
adv. 也許,可能
=
maybe
Perhaps I’ll call on you tonight.
也許今晚我會去看你。
高中 Level 1
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silent
[ˋsaɪlənt]
adj. 安 / 寂靜的;沉默的
=
quiet
The school is usually silent on Sundays.
學校星期天的時候通常很安靜。
No matter what your uncle asks, just keep silent.
不管你叔叔問什麼,保持沉默就好了。
高中 Level 2
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approach
[əˋprotʃ]
vt. & vi. 接近
n. 方法
The dogcatchers approached the dangerous dog with caution.
捕犬員小心翼翼地接近那隻危險的狗。
According to the weather forecast, a typhoon is fast approaching.
根據氣象預報,有颱風正快速接近中。
The best approach to learning English is to read English articles out loud and watch English TV programs.
學習英文的最佳途徑是大聲朗誦英文文章和看英文電視節目。
高中 Level 2
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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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unexpected
[͵ʌnɪkˋspɛktɪd]
a. 意料不到的
Shirley's decision to resign from her post was totally unexpected.
雪莉辭職的決定完全出乎意料之外。
多益綠色
英檢中級
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severity
[səˋvɛrətɪ]
n. 嚴重
You need to understand the severity of your
financial problems and take immediate action.
你得了解自身財務問題的嚴重性並立即採取行動。
多益金色
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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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control
[kənˋtrol]
n. & vt. 控制
三態
control / controlled [kənˋtrold] / controlled [kənˋtrold]
Don’t worry. Everything is under control.
別擔心。一切都在掌控中。
The whole situation suddenly went out of control.
整個情況突然失控。
Britney took a deep breath to control the urge to cry.
布蘭妮深吸一口氣,克制住要大哭的衝動。
高中 Level 2
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stable
[ˋsteb!]
a. 穩定的
The company is currently stable and doing well.
這家公司目前狀況穩定,運作良好。
Shortly after treatment, the patient was in stable condition.
經過治療之後不久,病人的情況就穩定了。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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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the unemployment rate
失業率
The unemployment ratehas increased over the past year since the outbreak of COVID-19.
自新冠肺炎爆發後,過去一年來失業率已增加。
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a period of + 時間
一段……時間
I’m going to stay here for a long period of time.
我將在這裡待上一段很長的時間。
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hope for...
希望……
The team is hoping forsuccess in the final game.
這支隊伍期望在決賽中獲勝。
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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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get close to sb/sth
接近某人 / 物;親近某人 / 物
Never get too close to Jason.
不要跟傑森太過於親近。
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the Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) 國內生產總值
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opt for
選擇……
Despite so many choices on the menu, Timopted fora simple hamburger and fries.
儘管菜單上有許多品項,提姆選擇了一份簡單的漢堡和薯條。
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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。
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benefit from...
從……中獲益
Everyone will benefit from the new road.
那條新路會造福每個人。
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the stock market
股市
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hedge against...
防範 / 備……
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。
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a burst of...
一陣突發的⋯⋯
I heard a burst of crying from Haley's room.
我聽到海莉的房間突然傳來一陣哭聲。
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pay attention to sb/sth
注意某人或某物
You should pay attention to the coach.
你該注意聽教練說的話。
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a financial crisis
金融危機
The government handled the financial crisisquite well.
這次金融危機政府處置得相當不錯。