Once found in great numbers all across the continent, the Asian elephant population has declined to between 40,000 and 50,000 since the early 1900s. Poaching, habitat destruction, and their use as labor in the loggingindustry have all negatively impacted their numbers. This is most apparent in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, which was once known as the “Land of a Million Elephants.” According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Laos, only 500 to 1,000 elephants remain in the country, and this number is rapidly decreasing. For every 10 elephants that die, only one to two are born each year.
Our final analysis is that your wife’s health is perfectly normal.
我們最後的分析結果是夫人的健康狀況一切正常。
多益藍色
英檢中級
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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continent
[ˋkɑntənənt]
n. 大陸；洲
=
mainland
Australia is a continent; New Zealand isn’t.
澳洲是一塊大陸，紐西蘭不是。
There used to be many Native American tribes on the American Continent.
美洲大陸一度曾有許多美國原住民部落。
高中 Level 3
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destruction
[dɪˋstrʌkʃən]
n. 破壞（不可數）
The destruction caused by the earthquake was immense.
這次地震引起的破壞很大。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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logging
[ˋlɔgɪŋ]
n. 伐木
Logging companies must obtain permits before cutting down trees. 伐木公司必須在砍伐樹木前獲得許可證。
英檢中級
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determine
[dɪˋtɝmɪn]
vt. 決定；確定
=
resolve
Lilly determined to leave for the hospital at once.
莉莉決定馬上動身去醫院。
The police were finally able to determine the cause of the accident.
警方終於能確定這起意外的肇因了。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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herd
[hɝd]
n. 一群
vt. 放牧
A herd of cattle was quietly grazing on the grass. 一群牛在草地上正安靜地吃草。
The cowboys herded the cows with the help of their horses.
牛仔們的馬協助他們來放牧牛群。
高中 Level 4
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estimate
[ˋɛstə͵met]
.vt. 估計
It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration. 估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
Please give me a rough estimate of how much time you’ll need to complete the project.
你需要花多久時間完成這件案子，請給我一個大約的數字。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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breeding
[ˋbridɪŋ]
n. 生育，繁殖；飼養
The breeding season for salmon usually starts in the autumn.
鮭魚的繁殖季節通常於秋天開始。
英檢中級
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previously
[ˋpriviəslɪ]
adv. 先前，之前
The DVD of the movie includes several previously deleted scenes.
該部電影的 DVD 包括好幾幕先前刪除的場景。
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timber
[ˋtɪmbɚ]
n. 木材（不可數）
=
lumber
=
log
In this country, over 80 percent of its export earnings come from timber.
這個國家 80% 以上的外銷收益來自木材。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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shelter
[ˋʃɛltɚ]
n. 庇護所（可數）；遮蔽物（可數）；遮蔽，庇護（不可數）
vt. 遮蔽；保護
I’d like to know how to donate clothing to a homeless shelter.
我想知道該如何捐助衣物到遊民庇護所。
It’s raining now. Let’s take shelter in that temple over there.
現在要下雨了，我們到那裡的廟裡躲一下吧。
It is against the law to shelter a criminal from the police. 包庇罪犯逃避警方追緝是犯法的。
A big umbrella sheltered us from the sun.
一把大傘保護我們免於日曬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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pregnancy
[ˋprɛgnənsɪ]
n. 懷孕
You shouldn’t smoke or drink alcohol during pregnancy. 懷孕期間妳不應抽菸或喝酒。
Ailsa did a pregnancy test at home.
艾莉莎在家做了驗孕測試。
高中 Level 4
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collaboration
[kə͵læbəˋreʃən]
n. 合作
=
cooperation
The collaborations between John Lennon and Paul McCartney produced some of the best songs in rock and roll history.
約翰•藍儂和保羅•麥卡尼間的合作產出了一些搖滾樂史上最棒的歌曲。
The company, in collaboration with many experienced software developers, has created several great apps that have become popular.
這間公司和許多有經驗的軟體開發商合作，已創造出一些很棒且受歡迎的應用程式。
高中 Level 5
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cease
[sis]
.vt. & vi. & n. 停止
If we could travel at the speed of light, time would cease to exist.
倘若我們能以光速行進，那麼時間就會不存在了。
If we could travel at the speed of light, time would cease existing.
倘若我們能以光速行進，那麼時間就會不存在了。
The neighbor’s dog barked without cease and kept me awake all night.
鄰居的狗叫個不停，害我整晚沒睡。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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dung
[dʌŋ]
n. 糞便
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poaching
[potʃɪŋ]
n. 盜獵
英檢中高
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habitat
[ˋhæbə͵tæt]
n. (動物) 棲息地
Wildlife in Taiwan has lost large areas of natural habitat because of urban sprawl.
由於城區肆意擴展，臺灣的野生動物失去了大片的自然棲息地。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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wildlife
[ˋwaɪld͵laɪf]
n. 野生動物
Some endangered wildlife will become extinct within years if we don ’t take action.
如果我們再不行動，幾年之內有些瀕臨絕種的動物就要滅絕了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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institution
[͵ɪnstəˋtjuʃən]
n. 機構
=
organization
Universities are institutions of knowledge and higher learning.
大學是知識和進階學習的機構。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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conservation
[͵kɑnsɚˋveʃən]
n. ( 動植物) 保護 ; (自然資源) 保存 (皆不可數)
Not only does energy conservation reduce your energy bills, but it also helps the environment. 能源節約不但能降低電費，也可拯救環境。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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captive
[ˋkæptɪv]
a. . 被俘虜的
Fifteen British sailors were takencaptive by Iranian
naval officers last week.
上星期有 15 名英國水手被伊朗海軍官員俘虜。
Beth cannot bear to see captive animals, so she
never visits the zoo.
看到動物被關在籠子裡貝絲會受不了，因此她從未去過動物
園。
The pirates took many captives and sold them as
slaves.
海盜們抓了許多俘虜拿去當奴隸賣。
高中 Level 6
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calf
[kæf]
n. （鯨或象等的）幼獸（複數形為 calves）
英檢中高
Practical Phrases
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in collaboration with...
與……合作
The company, in collaboration with many experienced software developers, has created several great apps that have become popular.
這間公司和許多有經驗的軟體開發商合作，已創造出一些很棒且受歡迎的應用程式。
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cease to + V
不做……；停止做……
If we could travel at the speed of light, time would cease to exist.
倘若我們能以光速行進，那麼時間就會不存在了。
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put up... for sale
將⋯⋯出售
The family put up their boat for sale after they bought a new one.
這個家庭買了新船後就將舊的出售。
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result in...
引起 / 導致……
= contribute to
= lead to
= give rise to
Sometimes, hesitation can result in missed opportunities.
有時候，猶豫不決會造成錯失良機。
