In the digitalage, information can spread very quickly. Unfortunately, this is especially the case with fake news. A study carried out by researchers at MIT revealed that fake news traveled faster and reached more people on X, formerly known as Twitter, than real news. The study analyzedaround 126,000 stories shared on the social media site. __1__ Moreover, they found true stories took about six times longer to reach people than false stories did.
Nowadays, smartphones contain digital cameras, and that's why digital cameras themselves have become less popular.
如今，智慧手機包含了數位相機，這就是為什麼數位相機本身變得沒那麼受歡迎的原因。
Sales of digital music albums greatly outnumber sales of physical albums. 數位音樂專輯的銷量大大超過了實體專輯的銷量。
高中 Level 4
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analyze
[ˋæn!͵aɪz]
vt. 分析，解析
=
evaluate
In science class we analyzed water from a nearby river.
我們在上自然課時，分析取自附近河裡的水。
Why don’t we analyze the problem and see what’s wrong?
我們何不分析這個問題，看看毛病出在哪裡？
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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explanation
[͵ɛkspləˋneʃən]
n. 解釋，說明
The teacher gave a satisfactory explanation of the process.
這位老師把這程序作了令人滿意的說明。
高中 Level 4
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circulation
[͵sɝkjəˋleʃən]
n. 循環；流通；發行量
=
flow
Good blood circulation is essential to good health.
良好的血液循環對健康很重要。
Connie complained that the circulation of air in the room was poor.
康妮抱怨這房間裡的空氣流通不良。
The bank reported that there was a lot of fake money in circulation.
銀行舉報有許多假鈔在流通。
Our two magazines enjoy wide circulation throughout Taiwan.
我們的兩本雜誌在全臺的發行量很大。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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content
[kənˋtɛnt]
adj. 滿足的（= satisfied）
n. 滿足
vt. 使滿足（= satisfy）
Alex was content with his performance in the speech contest.
艾力克斯對他在演講比賽的表現很滿意。
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s drink toour heart’s content.
各位先生女士，我們開懷地暢飲吧。
Lounging on this beach all day contents me.
整天懶洋洋地躺在沙灘上讓我很滿足。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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characteristic
[͵kærəktəˋrɪstɪk]
a. 典型的（皆與介詞 of 並用）
n. 特徵
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
基因決定了每樣生物的種種特徵。
This usage is characteristic of American English.
這種用法是美式英語的特徵。
This kind of hot and spicy food is very characteristic of the food in the country.
這種辛辣食物是該國非常典型的食物。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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emotional
[ɪˋmoʃən!]
a. 感情激動的；情緒的
My mom became emotional upon reading the card I sent her.
我媽看了我寄給她的卡片深受感動。
A person with a high EQ usually gets along with other people well. 情商高的人通常都和別人處得很好。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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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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election
[ɪˋlɛkʃən]
n. 選舉
The election results will be broadcast tomorrow morning.
這次的選舉結果將於明天早上廣播。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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mislead
[mɪsˋlid]
.vt. 誤導
三態
mislead / misled [mɪsˋlɛd] / misled [mɪsˋlɛd]
The salesperson misled the old man intobelieving that this medicine can cure everything.
銷售員誤導老人相信這藥能治癒一切。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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reform
[͵rɪˋfɔrm]
.vt. & vi. & n. 改革
=
improve
=
improvement
People have called for economic reforms to revive the economy.
民眾呼籲經濟改革以振興經濟。
The government is proposing plans to reform the health insurance system.
政府提出改革健保制度的計畫。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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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
Extra Words
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fascinating
[ˋfæsn͵etɪŋ]
a. 迷人的
=
charming
=
appealing
The book had a dull name, but after I read it,
I found it quite fascinating.
這本書的書名很無趣，可是在我讀過之後，我發現它很吸引人。
高中 Level 5
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ridiculous
[rɪˋdɪkjələs]
a. 可笑的，荒謬的
=
funny
The hat Tim wore at the party last night was absolutely ridiculous.
昨晚派對上提姆戴的那頂帽子超可笑的。
I would never do that! That’s ridiculous!
我是不會那麼做的！那實在太荒謬了！
高中 Level 5
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trigger
[ˋtrɪgɚ]
vt. 引發
n. 扳機 ; 引發物
The dust in the air triggered David ’s allergy.
空氣中的灰塵引發大衛過敏。
The policeman negotiating with the gunman asked him to remove his finger from the trigger.
警察和持槍者談判，要求他把手指從板機上移開。
Fireworks displays and thunder are common triggers for anxiety among combat veterans.
煙火和雷聲是引起老兵們焦慮的常見因素。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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spike
[spaɪk]
n. （數量或比率的）激增
英檢中高
Practical Phrases
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carry out... / carry... out
執行……
To carry out the plan, we need at least another $50,000.
為了要執行這個計畫，我們至少需要再追加 5 萬美元。
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regardless of
不論……、無論、儘管
Everyone is required to attend the meeting regardless of the typhoon. 儘管有颱風，每個人還是被要求出席會議。
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pass on
將⋯⋯傳承下去
Female members in my family are tasked with passing on this jade pendant.
我家族的女性被賦予將此玉珮傳承下去的使命。
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warn of
告誡／提醒⋯⋯
My mom always warns of the dangers of talking to strangers online.
我媽媽總是提醒在網路上與陌生人交談的危險性。
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pose a risk to
對某人／某物構成風險／危險
Ignoring safety regulations may pose a risk to workers at the factory.
忽視安全規定可能會對工廠員工構成危險。
