In archaeology, some stones are considered valuable due to their cultural or historical significance. The Rosetta Stone, an ancient slab of rock inscribed with passages written in three languages, is a great example. From the bottom to the top of the stone are ancient Greek, Egyptian demotic, and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Demotic is a written script used for everyday purposes, while hieroglyphics are symbols that were mainly used by priests to document important religious and historical events.
The Rosetta Stone dates back to196 BC. It contains three versions of the same text, which is a royal decree ordered by a council of priests for Ptolemy V, who had recently become pharaohof Egyptat the tender age of13.Simply put, the text states that the priests of Egypt supported the pharaoh and declaredhim to bea devoutand generous ruler.
Mary unlocked the jewelry box with a key.
瑪莉用鑰匙打開珠寶箱。
The experiment was conducted to unlock the secrets of the aging process.
進行這項實驗是為了揭開老化過程的祕密。
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archaeology
[͵ɑrkɪˋɑlədʒɪ]
n. . 考古學〔英〕（= archeology〔美〕
Linda’s interest in history and ancient civilizations
led her to choose archaeology as her major.
琳達對歷史和古代文明很有興趣，而促使她選了考古學作為
主修。
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significance
[sɪgˋnɪfəkəns]
n. 意義；重要性
I did not understand the significance of my teacher’s remark.
我不懂老師話中的含意。
This letter was of greatsignificance to my grandfather.
這封信對我爺爺很重要。
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document
[ˋdɑkjəmənt]
n. （書面或電腦）文件
vt. 記錄
These confidential documentsmust be kept in a safe place instead of just lying on your desk.
這些機密文件得放在安全的地方，而不是放你桌上。
This movie documented the disaster in detail.
這部電影詳細記錄了這場災難。
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英檢初級
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version
[ˋvɝʒən]
n. 譯本；版本；（文藝作品的）改編形式
A Chinese version of that novel is going to be published next year.
那本小說的中譯本預計明年出版。
Have you bought the latest version of the software?
你買了這套軟體的最新版本嗎？
I prefer the film version of Little Women .
我比較喜歡電影版的《小婦人》。
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英檢中級
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council
[ˋkaʊns!]
n. 議會
Rita sent an email to the council to complain about air pollution.
麗塔寄了封電子郵件給議會，抱怨空氣汙染一事。
The City Council met every day last week to discuss how to cut down on water pollution.
上星期市議會每天都開會討論減少水汙染之道。
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uncover
[ʌnˋkʌvɚ]
vt. 揭露，發現
=
discover
=
detect
Police have uncovered a plot to assassinate the president during his visit to Indonesia.
警方揭露了一項要在總統訪問印尼期間刺殺他的陰謀。
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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。
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英檢中級
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identical
[aɪˋdɛntɪk!]
a. 相同的
=
similar
The houses in that area are all identical.
那個地區的房子全都是一個樣。
Surprisingly enough, Jack’s answer wasidentical to yours.
令人驚訝的是，傑克的答案跟你的完全一樣。
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英檢中級
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unveil
[ʌnˋvel]
vt. . 為（新畫作或雕像等）揭幕；推出 / 公布（新產品、計畫等）
Everyone in the room applauded as the artist unveiled his new painting, a scene of a historical battle.
當這位藝術家為其新畫作揭幕時，房間裡的每個人都鼓掌，此畫呈現的是一場歷史戰役的場景。
Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple Inc., often wore a black shirt and blue jeans on stage when he unveiled the newest Apple product.
蘋果公司前執行長史蒂夫•賈伯斯在推出最新的蘋果公司產品時，常穿著黑色襯衫和藍色牛仔褲登臺亮相。
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represent
[͵rɛprɪˋzɛnt]
vt. 代表；象徵
=
symbolize
George represented his company at the press conference.
喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring, though inexpensive, represents my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴，卻代表著我對你的愛。
This ring, though inexpensive, stands for my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴，卻代表著我對你的愛。
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英檢中級
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researcher
[riˋsɝtʃɚ]
n. 研究員
Researchers have found that eating more vegetables is conducive to good health. 研究人員已經發現多吃青菜有益健康。
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riddle
[ˋrɪd!]
n. 謎，難題
vt. 使困惑
=
puzzle
Blair solved the riddle before Sam did.
布萊兒比山姆先猜出謎底。
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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。
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英檢中級
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pharaoh
[ˋfɛro]
n. 法老（古代埃及國王的稱呼）
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devout
[dɪˋvaʊt]
a. 虔誠的
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linguist
[ˋlɪŋgwɪst]
n. 語言學家
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phonetic
[foˋnɛtɪk]
a. 發音的
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date back (all the way) to + 時間∕時期
追溯至⋯⋯（時間）
My mother's antique table dates back to the early 1800s.
我老媽的古董桌可追溯至十九世紀初。
According to scientists, these fossils date back to 2000 BCE.
根據科學家的說法，這些化石可追溯至公元前兩千年。
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Simply put, S + V
簡單來說，⋯⋯
Simply put, there is no shortcut to learning English. 簡單來說，學習英文沒有捷徑。
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declare A to be B
宣布 A 為 B
The mayor declared the land to be a protected area for wildlife.
市長宣布這片土地為野生動物保護區。
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become / be lost to history
從歷史中消失
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at the tender age of + 年齡
以……歲的稚齡
Michael joined the circusat the tender age of seven.
麥可以 7 歲的稚齡就加入馬戲團了。
