Have you ever wondered why Manila envelopes carry that name? The answer lies in a plant native to the Philippines. Though a fruit-producing plant, abacá is most valued for its leaf stalks, which are __1__ to extract fibers known as Manila hemp. These fibers are known for their strength and resistance to saltwater.
Our olive oil is extracted from fine olives and
processed in our own factory.
我們的橄欖油是由精選的橄欖中所提煉出來，然後在我們自
己的工廠內加工的。
The following paragraph was extracted from the
writer’s latest book.
下面這段話摘錄自該作者最新的書。
The gangsters may torture Tommy in order to extract
information about the whereabouts of his brother,
who owed them a fortune.
這些黑幫成員可能會對湯米進行刑求，以得知他哥哥的下
落，而他哥哥欠了這幫人一大筆錢。
This facial cream is made from natural plant extracts
and is suitable for sensitive skin.
這面霜是由天然植物萃取物做的，適合敏感性肌膚。
高中 Level 6
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resistance
[rɪˋzɪstəns]
n. 抗拒；（身體的）抵抗力
The policy suffered strong resistance from the working class.
該政策遭受勞動階級強力反彈。
Your body’s resistance becomes low if you stay up frequently.
如果你經常熬夜，身體的抵抗力就會變差。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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harsh
[hɑrʃ]
a. 嚴厲的
=
severe
The punishment for such a young student was too harsh.
這懲罰對這麼年輕的學生來說太嚴苛了些。
Don’t you think you’re a little too harsh on your children?
你難道不覺得你對孩子太過嚴厲了嗎？
Terry was confronted with the harsh realities of job hunting after he graduated from college.
泰瑞大學畢業後便面臨找工作的殘酷現實。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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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。
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application
[͵æpləˋkeʃən]
n. 應用；用途；申請（表格）
The application of the new data led to the success of the mission.
這些新資訊的運用使得任務順利達成。
It seems that this information has no practical application.
這項訊息似乎沒有實際效用。
Could you tell me how to fill out this application (form) for admission to that university?
你可以告訴我怎麼填寫那所大學的入學申請表格嗎？
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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manufacturer
[͵mænjəˋfæktʃərɚ]
.n. 廠商；製造商
=
producer
Manufacturers often introduce new products to keep their business booming. 廠商為了讓生意興隆，常推出新產品。
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alternative
[ɔlˋtɝnətɪv]
n. 選擇，替代方案
a. 替代的
A huge typhoon is coming, so we have no alternative but to cancel the trip.
強烈的颱風即將來臨，因此我們只有取消行程別無選擇了。
An alternative way would be to travel by plane. 另一種可供選擇的方式就是搭飛機。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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distinctive
[dɪˋstɪŋktɪv]
adj. 獨特的，特別的
=
special
=
unique
The policemen of this city wear a distinctive uniform, so they are easily recognized.
該市的警察穿的制服很特別，因此很容易認出來。
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retain
[rɪˋten]
.vt. 保留，保有
=
maintain
=
sustain
=
detain
You’d better retain copies of the documents for at least one year.
這幾份文件的副本你最好留著至少一年別丟。
The boxer succeeded in retaining histitle as the heavyweight champion.
那位拳擊手成功地衛冕重量級冠軍。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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legacy
[ˋlɛgəsi]
n. 遺產；歷史遺產
The legacy that Milly was left by her father was enough for her to pay all her debts.
米莉的父親留給她的遺產夠她還清所有債務。
The presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt left a legacy of social programs for the American people.
富蘭克林•德拉諾•羅斯福任職總統期間為美國人民留下了社會福利的制度。
高中 Level 5
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enduring
[ɪnˋdjʊrɪŋ]
a. 持久的；耐久的
The band’s music has an enduring appeal.
那個樂團的音樂擁有歷久不衰的吸引力。
英檢中級
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indispensable
[͵ɪndɪsˋpɛnsəb!]
a. 不可或缺的
=
essential
A good dictionary is indispensable to anyone who wants to have a good command of English.
若你想要把英文學好，一本好的字典是不可或缺的。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
Extra Words
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staple
[ˋstep!]
vt. 用釘書機釘
n. . 釘書針；主食
Remember to remove the staples from the papers before you photocopy them.
在影印文件前，記得要把釘書針拿起來。
Pasta is the staple of Italian cooking.
義大利麵食是義大利菜的主食。
When you turn in your application pack, please do not staple the pages together.
當你繳交你的申請文件包時，請不要將頁面裝釘在一起。
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maritime
[ˋmærə͵taɪm]
a. 沿海的;海邊的
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marine
[məˋrin]
n. （美國）海軍陸戰隊士兵
adj. 海洋的
You’ll be able to see a wide variety of marine life in this aquarium.
在這個水族館你將會看到多樣的海洋生物。
When negotiations with the terrorists failed, the marines were ordered to attack the camp.
與恐怖分子的協商破裂後，海軍陸戰隊士兵被下令攻擊他們的營地。
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withstand
[wɪðˋstænd]
vt. 抵抗
The skyscraper uses special technology to withstand earthquakes.
那棟摩天大樓利用特殊科技抗震。
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英檢中高
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stationery
[ˋsteʃən͵ɛrɪ]
n. . 文具（集合名詞，不可數）
=
stationary
The shop sells a lot of books, magazines, and
imported stationery.
這家店賣很多書、雜誌以及進口文具。
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repurpose
vt. 將（舊物）改作新用途（本文為動名詞用法）
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cardboard
[ˋkɑrd͵bord]
n.
. 硬紙板
=
cupboard
Old newspapers can be recycled and then made into cardboard boxes.
舊報紙可以回收再做成紙箱。
高中 Level 6
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hue
[hju]
色調
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availability
[ə͵veləˋbɪlətɪ]
n. 可得性
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predecessor
[ˋprɛdɪ͵sɛsɚ]
n. . 前輩
The old couple didn’t have any offspring.
這對老夫婦沒有任何子孫。
For the well-being of our offspring, we must do the
best we can to protect our environment.
為了子孫的福祉，我們應盡全力保護我們的環境。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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revisit
[riˋvɪzɪt]
vt. 再訪,重遊
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sustainable
[səˋstenəb!]
a. 可維持的；可持續的
Experts doubted that the rapid increase in the stock market was sustainable and warned values would likely decline soon.
專家懷疑股市快速上漲是否能維持，並警告股價可能很快會下跌。
Solar and wind power are two examples of sustainable energy resources that have become more common over the years.
太陽能和風能是兩個這幾年來越見普遍的永續能源例子。
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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lie in..
在於……
The strength of the movielies in its plot.
這部電影的優點在於它的情節。
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be native to + 地方
原產於某地
= be unique to
= be indigenous to + 地方
Kiwi birds are native to New Zealand.
鷸鴕是紐西蘭的原產。
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break down... / break... down
（車輛）拋錨；（機器）故障；（情緒） 崩潰；打破⋯⋯，破壞⋯⋯
The carbroke down in the middle of nowhere.
這輛車子在荒郊野外拋錨了。
Sally has worked hard to break down the wall of fear and try something new.
莎莉努力打破恐懼之牆並嘗試新事物。
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be exposed to sth
暴露在⋯⋯
The workers were exposed to a dangerous chemical when the machine exploded.
機器爆炸時，工人們都暴露在危險的化學物品中。
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turn to N/V-ing
求助於⋯⋯
I could have lent you the money, but you did not turn to me for help.
我本來能借給你那筆錢，但你沒有向我求助。
