詞彙測驗 Vocabulary Test (2022.09)

Have you made an appointment with the local clinic?
你有沒有跟當地那家診所先預約看診？

Mary didn’t live on campus while in college. She lived off campus with her aunt and uncle. 
瑪莉念大學時不住校內。她在校外與阿姨及姨丈同住。

Put these plates on the top shelf of the kitchen cupboard.
把這些盤子放到廚房廚櫃的最上層。

How many members are there on your committee?
你的委員會有多少人？

The scholars discussed agricultural issues in the Third World at the conference.
學者們在會議上討論第三世界的農業問題。

Anything can grow in this fertile land.
在這塊肥沃的土地上任何東西都可長出來。

Mrs. Smith is fertile. She’s had 8 children already, and she is pregnant again.
史密斯太太真能生。她已有 8 個孩子了，而現在肚子又有了。

After Kim and Tom married, they moved to the country and led a harmonious life there.
小金和湯姆結婚之後搬到鄉下，小倆口在那裡過著和諧的生活。

Jeff double-checked the measurements to make sure they were precise.
傑夫再次檢驗測量結果，以確保它們是正確的。
 

Our teacher gave us very precise instructions on how to conduct the experiment.
我們老師給我們非常精確的指示告訴我們如何進行這實驗。

Mr. Jackson’s revolutionary ideas led to great change.
傑克遜先生革命性的觀念導致很大的改變。

The computer is a revolutionary invention.
電腦是一項創新的發明。

 Dr. Sun Yat-sen was a great revolutionary, who led the revolution to overthrow the Manchurian government in 1911.
孫中山先生是一位偉大的革命家，他領導革命於1911 年推翻了滿清政府。

Don’t trust people who flatter you.
不要相信那些拍你馬屁的人。

Don’t trust people who curry favor with you.
不要相信那些拍你馬屁的人。

Don’t trust people who butter you up.
不要相信那些拍你馬屁的人。

I was flattered when Sean said that I was handsome.
當尚恩說我很帥時，我受寵若驚。

This article has been revised several times, but there are still many errors.
這篇文章已修訂過好幾次，但仍有許多錯誤。

I oppose adopting Tim’s proposal because I don’t think it is feasible.

我反對採納提姆的方案，因為我認為那行不通。

I’m opposed to adopting Tim’s proposal because I don’t think it is feasible.

我反對採納提姆的方案，因為我認為那行不通。

I object to adopting Tim’s proposal because I don’t think it is feasible.
我反對採納提姆的方案，因為我認為那行不通。

What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
你遇過最令人尷尬的事情是什麼？
 

Forgetting the name of an old friend can be quite embarrassing.
忘記老朋友的名字會讓人相當尷尬。

We cooperated with the police to locate the suspects.
我們和警方合作找出嫌疑犯。

All passengers should proceed to Gate 2 for boarding.
所有乘客應前往 2 號登機門登機。

Please proceed with your explanation.
請繼續你的說明。

Please continue with your explanation. 

請繼續你的說明。

Hannah negotiated a pay raise with her boss.
漢娜與老闆商量加薪事宜。

The boss negotiated with the sales manager about raising the price of the product.
老闆和業務經理商量有關提高產品價格之事宜。

The two firms negotiated for hours without reaching an agreement.
那兩間公司協商了好幾個小時仍未達成協議。

The host asked the singer how she came up with the song, and she responded that it all just came out naturally.
主持人問那位歌手她是怎麼想出這首歌的，她回答說這一切都是自然而然寫出來的。

I asked Katie a math question and she responded to it quickly.
我問凱蒂一個數學問題，她很快便回答我。

The patient responded well to the new medicine.
病人對新藥的反應良好。

The teacher responded with a smile when the students waved at her.
當學生們向那位老師揮手時，她報以微笑。

One group of people in particular will benefit from the proposal, namely the elderly.
這項提案特別會讓一組人受益，也就是老年人。

I know someone who would be perfect for you. Namely, Bill.
我認識一個跟你很配的人。就是比爾。

 Since the weather was nice, Gary went for a leisurely drive along the coast.
因為天氣不錯，蓋瑞就沿著海岸悠閒開車兜風。

John has been living leisurely in the country since he retired.
約翰退休後在鄉下一直過得很悠閒。

I can scarcely believe that the firm went bankrupt.
我幾乎不敢相信這家公司破產了。

I had scarcely seen my father when I ran away.
我一看到我父親，拔腿就跑。

I had hardly seen my father when I ran away.
我一看到我父親，拔腿就跑。

As soon as I saw my father, I ran away.
我一看到我父親，拔腿就跑。

Upon seeing my father, I ran away.
我一看到我父親，拔腿就跑。

On seeing my father, I ran away.
我一看到我父親，拔腿就跑。

I’m sick of Linda’s petty jealousies.
我厭煩了琳達那小心眼的忌妒。

The battle ended in triumph for the Greeks.
這場戰役最後由希臘人贏得勝利。

Peter’s horse triumphed in the big race of the day.
彼得的馬在比賽當天獲勝。

It’s a universal truth that people need to be loved.
人人皆需要愛，舉世皆然。

Smiling is a universal expression.
微笑是全世界共通的語言。

The philosophy professor talked about universals, such as the need to feel loved.
哲學教授談到了一些普遍的概念，如被愛的需要。

My schedule is flexible. In other words, we can meet any time you like.
我的時程很彈性。換句話說，我們可以在任何時間見面。

Leather was chosen because it is strong and flexible.
選擇皮革的原因是它很堅固也有彈性。

Mia watched the goose bend its flexible neck to clean its feathers.
米雅看到那隻鵝彎起靈活的脖子清理羽毛。

All the funds of the group come from voluntary contributions.
這個團體所有的基金都來自於自願捐獻。

Don’t you think that Kelly is a little bit peculiar today?
你不覺得凱莉今天有點兒怪怪的嗎？

This kind of bird is peculiar to that island.
這種鳥是該島所獨有的。

This kind of bird is native to that island.
這種鳥是該島所獨有的。

This kind of bird is indigenous to that island.
這種鳥是該島所獨有的。

The proposal to close the hospital was rejected.
關閉這家醫院的提議被否決了。

Eve was thinking how to decline David’s marriage proposal.
伊芙在想該怎麼婉拒大衛的求婚。

The demonstrators are shouting political slogans.
示威群眾正在高喊政治口號。

The board of directors gave Bill final approval of his plan.
董事會最後同意了比爾的計畫。

You should soak beans in cold water overnight before boiling them.
煮豆子前應該要在冷水中浸泡一夜。

In order to relax, I soaked in the tub for a while.
為了放鬆，我在浴缸裡泡了一會兒。

Young children are like sponges because they can soak up information incredibly quickly. 
幼童就像海綿，吸收資訊的速度快得驚人。

Before washing the dishes, Millie decided to let them have a soak in hot, soapy water.
米莉決定洗碗前先把這些碗盤浸在熱泡泡水中。

Due to political reasons, the scholar was forced to flee his own country and live in exile.
由於政治因素，這位學者被迫逃離自己的國家，流亡過活。

The famous political activist recently published a book about his life as an exile. 
這位著名的政治運動家最近出版了一本關於他流亡生活的書。

The dictator was exiled soon after the military coup. 
這位獨裁者在軍事政變後不久就被流放了。

The heavy rain blurred my vision while I was driving on the highway.
大雨使我在高速公路上駕車行駛時，視線一片模糊。

For some people, the difference between right and wrong begins to blur in certain situations.
對一些人來說，在某些情況下是非的區別會變得模糊。

In the heavy snowstorm, the view through his windshield was a blur, so Max had to stop the car.
在暴風雪中，擋風玻璃前的視野一片模糊，因此麥可斯只好把車停下。

I wear glasses to improve my vision.
我戴眼鏡以改善我的視力。

It is said that the children saw a vision of an angel here.
據說這些孩子在這裡看到天使的影像。

The mayor had a vision of changing this area into a lovely park.
這位市長有構想要把這個地區變成一座美麗的公園。

A great leader must be a person of vision.
偉大的領袖必須是個有遠見的人。

The airplane is now cruising at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
飛機現在正在3萬英尺的高度航行。

We spent the whole night cruising down the highway in our truck.
我們整晚開著小卡車在公路上閒晃。

A police car cruised through the street each night.
每晚都有輛警車在街上巡邏。

My dream is to take a round-the-world cruise. 
我的夢想是搭船航遊全世界。

Rock is the music genre that Jacob likes the most, but he also enjoys listening to jazz.
搖滾樂是雅各最喜歡的音樂類型，但他也很喜歡聽爵士樂。

My uncle's behavior changed after he suffered a stroke.
我叔叔中風之後，行為舉止都變了。

With a stroke of his pen, Simon signed his name.
賽門一筆簽下他的名字。

The champion swimmer's best stroke is definitely backstroke.
這名冠軍泳將最擅長的游法非仰式莫屬。

The player hit a home run with one stroke of his bat.
這名球員用球棒一揮就擊出全壘打。

Scientists say that stroking your pet can improve your mood.
科學家說撫摸寵物可以改善心情。

The party ended at the stroke of midnight.
派對在午夜十二點整時結束。

Dogs have an acute sense of smell. 
狗兒有敏銳的嗅覺。

Mark s daughter developed acute appendicitis last week.
馬克的女兒上星期患了急性闌尾炎。

The long drought caused an acute shortage of water in West Africa.
長期乾旱造成西非地區嚴重缺水。

Just give me the overall picture instead of detailed information.
只要告訴我大概的情況就好了，而不是細節資訊。

The principal thought that the overall result of the exams was quite satisfactory.
校長認為考試整體結果是很令人滿意的。

Overall, imports account for half of our economy.
大體而言，進口貿易占了我們一半的經濟。

I thought John was wearing overalls to protect his clothes, but it turns out they were a fashion statement.
我以為約翰穿連身工作褲來保護他的衣服，但結果那只是一種時尚。

After the terrible earthquake, the historic building still remained intact.
可怕的地震過後，該歷史建築物依舊完好如初。

The celebrity emerged from the scandal with his
reputation intact. 
這位名人從這次的醜聞全身而退，名譽未受影響。

Frank was attracted to the exotic scenery of the tropical island.
法蘭克被那座熱帶島嶼的異國風景所吸引。

The quest for the Holy Grail is a recurrent theme in many medieval tales.
探索聖杯是許多中世紀故事裡常出現的情節。

These scientists worked day and night in their quest for a cure for the disease.
這些科學家日以繼夜地工作以尋求治療該疾病的良方。

Peter set off in quest of adventure. 
彼得出發去尋找冒險。

We found that all the furniture in the house was covered with a fine layer of dust.
我們發現屋子裡的所有傢俱都覆蓋著一層細灰。

When making sandwiches, Glen likes to layer the meat with cheese on brown bread.
葛倫製作三明治時，喜歡將肉和起司層層疊放在黑麵包上。

The literary scholars met in the library. 
文學界的學者在圖書館開會。

The teacher encouraged us to try again.
老師鼓勵我們再試一次。

Giving someone too much help will encourage his or her dependence.
給某人太多幫助會助長其依賴性。

Dad bought me a brand-new bike after I won the speech contest.
我贏了演講比賽之後，爸爸買了一臺全新的腳踏車給我。

You can contest the matter in court if you wish.  
如果你想的話，可以在法庭上就這件事提出異議。

The land owner turned the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。

The land owner transformed the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。

The land owner converted the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。

The land owner changed the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。

I have a heavy workload in the office almost every day.
我在辦公室的工作量幾乎天天都很大。

Grief can be so strong that it prevents us from doing anything.
悲傷的情緒可以強烈到使我們無法做任何事情。

The old woman was overcome with grief when she learned that her son had been killed on the battlefield.
老婆婆獲知兒子戰死沙場時，悲傷得痛不欲生。

That young man took revenge on the bad guy for his father’s death.
那年輕人為父親的死亡向該壞蛋報仇。 

That young man revenged himself on the bad guy for his father’s death. 
那年輕人為父親的死亡向該壞蛋報仇。

That young man avenged himself on the bad guy for his father’s death. 
那年輕人為父親的死亡向該壞蛋報仇。

The number of motor vehicles on the roads rose by 30% last year.
去年道路車輛的數量成長了 30%。

Are you implying that I’m a hypocrite?
你在暗示說我是個偽君子嗎？