The meaning of summer vacation may vary from person to person. For me, summer vacation is not only a break from everyday stress in school but also a chance to take up a new hobby, make progress, and reach my goals faster. In addition, it’s also important for me to spend some time with friends and family.
I had a whale of a time during my stay in Paris. It was really an unforgettable experience.
我在巴黎時玩得很愉快。那真是個難忘的經歷。
高中 Level 5
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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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shy
[ʃaɪ]
adj. 害羞的
=
timid
The little girl is too shy to talk to anyone.
那小女孩太害羞了，因此沒辦法跟任何人交談。
高中 Level 2
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gradually
[ˋgrædʒʊəlɪ]
adv. 漸漸地
Anna gradually improved her English by practicing every day.
安娜透過每天練習逐漸提升了她的英語能力。
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cultural
[ˋkʌltʃərəl]
adj. 文化的
The argument was caused by cultural differences.
這場爭執是由於文化差異所引起的。
高中 Level 2
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chat
[tʃæt]
vi. & n. 聊天，閒談
三態
chat / chatted [ˋtʃætɪd] / chatted [ˋtʃætɪd]
We had a good time chatting over dinner last night.
我們昨晚吃晚餐邊吃邊聊很愉快。
We had a pleasant chat over dinner last night.
我們昨晚吃晚餐邊吃邊聊很愉快。
高中 Level 3
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achieve
[əˋtʃiv]
vt. 達成；達到
=
accomplish
If you work hard, you will eventually achieve your goals.
如果你努力，最後終將達成目標。
At this time, this project is 95 percent achieved.
目前這項計畫已經完成了 95%。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
Practical Phrases
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vary from person to person
因人而異
Hobbies vary from person to person. Some people enjoy singing, while others like dancing.
嗜好因人而異。有些人喜歡唱歌,而另一些人喜歡跳舞。
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take up...
接受⋯⋯（挑戰、建議等）；從事⋯⋯；開始學⋯⋯；占據⋯⋯(時間或空間)
Tai Tzu-ying's surprising performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has encouraged many people in Taiwan to take up badminton.
在 2020 東京奧運中戴資穎出乎意料的表現已經鼓舞許多臺灣人開始學羽毛球。
My suitcase takes up a lot of space in my bedroom closet.
我的行李箱占了房間衣櫃很多空間。
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make progress
進步；前進
My daughter hasmadegreat progressin tennis.
我女兒的網球大有進步。
It was hard for us tomake progressbecause of the heavy snow.
因為下大雪，我們很難前進。
