The barcode, the QR code’s older sister, is limited to 20 characters of information and can only be read horizontally.In contrast, QR codes can hold about 7,000 characters of information and can be read at any angle. Also, unlike barcodes, they don’t require specializeddevices to be read. The camera in your smartphone will do, as most modern phones include scanning functions.
For a QR code to be scanned, it must contain three black squares in three of the code’s corners. These small squares help the camera determinethe position of the code. There must also be an empty white border around the outside of the QR code. This blankspace, or the quiet zone, is used to help the camera identifythe start and end of the code. The rest of the black squares and dots inside the code all represent data that can be turned into readable information.
I think one of the functions of art is healing.
我認為藝術的功用之一是療癒。
The computer stopped functioning after the power failure.
停電之後，電腦就停止運作了。
Rick is an accountant and also functions as a dance teacher.
瑞克是會計師，同時也是名舞蹈老師。
The basement also functions as a gym.
地下室也可當健身房使用。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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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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blank
[blæŋk]
adj. 空白的
n. 空白處，空格；（頭腦）一片空白
Please write here and leave the bottom of the page blank.
請你寫在這裡，這一頁底部留白。
Fill in the blanks first, please.
請先把這些空格填好。
My mind was a blank when the teacher asked me the question.
老師問我問題時，我的腦中一片空白。
My mind went blank when the teacher asked me the question.
老師問我問題時，我的腦中一片空白。
The TV screen went blank again.
電視螢幕又壞了。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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identify
[aɪˋdɛntə͵faɪ]
vt. 指認，認定；視為同一
vi. 對……感同身受（與介詞 with 並用）
Tammy identified the purse as hers by telling what it contained.
塔米藉著說出手提包內的東西指認這個手提包是她的。
The good mayor identified the well-being of his citizens with his own.
這位善良的市長把市民的幸福當作是自己的幸福。
The audience identified with the sorrow of the hero.
觀眾對這位男主角的悲痛感同身受。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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spread
[sprɛd]
vt. & vi. 伸展
vt. 攤開；塗抹
vi. & n. 蔓延，散播
三態
spread / spread [sprɛd] / spread [sprɛd]
The rumor spread like wildfire.
謠言很快就蔓延開來。
Roger spread the map out on the table and pointed out where we were.
羅傑將地圖攤在桌上，指出我們的所在地。
Kelly spread peanut butter on the toast.
凱莉把花生醬塗在烤麵包片上。
Kelly spread the toast with peanut butter.
凱莉把花生醬塗在烤麵包片上。
After playing with his cellphone for a while, Victor spread his arms out.
玩了一會兒手機後，維克多張開伸展他的雙臂。
The spread of the disease left the whole city in a state of panic.
此疾病蔓延使整座城市陷入一片恐慌。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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integrate
[ˋɪntə͵gret]
vt. 使整合
=
incorporate
=
combine
The manager decided to integrate my proposal into the company’s marketing strategies.
經理決定把我的提議納入公司行銷策略中。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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digital
[daɪˋdʒɛst]
a. 數位的
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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horizontally
[͵hɔrəˋzɑntəlɪ]
adv. 水平地
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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specialized
[ˋspɛʃəl͵aɪzd]
a. 專門的
People with the rare disease need specialized equipment to keep them alive.
罹患該罕見疾病的人們需要專門的設備才能維持生命。
英檢中級
Practical Phrases
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in contrast
相對地，相較之下
Sarah is usually quiet. In contrast, her brother is always noisy.
莎拉通常很安靜。相較之下，她弟弟一向很吵。
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be integrated into...
被融入於⋯⋯
Various art forms were integrated into the exhibition to make it more interesting.
該展覽融入了多種藝術形式,使其變得更加有趣。
