There are more than 6,000 national parks around the world. One of the most famous is Yellowstone National Park, which spreads across parts of the US states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Created on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone was the first national park in the United States. It may also have been the first national park in the entire world, though there is someevidence that a national park was established in Mongolia in 1778. Regardless ofwhether or not it was the world’s first, Yellowstone contains nearly 9,000 square kilometers of natural beauty.
The park’s geography is wild and rough with mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. The appearance of the landscape is largely the result of volcanic activity andearthquakes. The park experiences hundreds of earthquakes a year, but most of them are too small to be noticed by humans. Among the many interesting features of Yellowstone are its more than 300 geysers. These occur because large cracks in the terrain allow water to fall deep under the ground. Upon contact with rocks heated by magma, the water boils and builds up pressure until it is shot out of the ground along withsteam. This phenomenoncreates a glorious effect.
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。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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evidence
[ˋɛvədəns]
n. 證據（集合名詞，不可數）
a. 證明
We have found a lot of evidence against John.
我們發現很多不利於約翰的證據。
The king loves the queen very much, as evidenced by a large palace he built for her.
國王非常愛皇后，他為她建造的這座大皇宮可以作證。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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establish
[əˋstæblɪʃ]
vt. 建立，創立
The company was established in 1988.
這家公司於 1988 年創立。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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geography
[ˋdʒɪˋɑgrəfɪ]
n. 地理
In high school, my worst subject was geography.
我念高中的時候，最差的一科就是地理了。
高中 Level 3
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rough
[rʌf]
adv. 粗魯地
a. 粗糙的；粗略的；粗暴的
n. 草圖
=
brutal
=
coarse
=
violent
=
uneven
Mom’s hands are rough from hard work.
媽媽的雙手因為辛勤工作而變得粗糙。
This is just a rough translation and not ready to use.
這只是粗略的翻譯，還不能用。
I have a rough idea of the proposal you came up with at the meeting.
你在會議上提出的方案我略知一二。
Michael is a man of little patience, and he is often rough on his children.
麥可是一個很沒耐心的人，他時常粗暴地對待他的孩子。
When can I see the rough draft of the proposal?
我何時能看提案的草圖？
Be careful because this team likes to play rough.
小心一點，這隊打球很粗暴。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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attraction
[əˋtrækʃən]
n. 吸引力；愛慕；誘惑；吸引人的事物；景點
The movie’s greatest attraction for me is the all-star cast.
這部電影對我最大的吸引力是全明星的演員陣容。
Wealth and fame hold no attraction for Tom.
名利對湯姆毫無吸引力。
Chris could barely conceal his attraction to Melody.
克里斯很難隱藏自己對美樂蒂的愛戀。
Our main attraction tonight is the lucky draw.
我們今晚的重頭戲是摸彩。
The prison was turned into a tourist attraction after the government shut it down.
政府關閉了這座監獄後，它就變成了一個觀光景點。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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mineral
[ˋmɪnərəl]
n. 礦物；礦物質
a. 礦物的
There are precious minerals deep in the ground around here.
這附近的地底深處有珍貴的礦藏。
This brand of mineral water contains many minerals that are good for our health.
這種牌子的礦泉水含有很多對我們健康有益的礦物質。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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glorious
[ˋglorɪəs]
a. 榮耀的
=
honorable
The nation celebrated its glorious victory with parades and speeches.
該國以遊行和演說的方式慶祝他們光榮的勝利。
高中 Level 4
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phenomenon
[fəˋnɑmə͵nɑn]
n. 現象（單數）
TV violence is not a new phenomenon in Taiwan.
電視暴力在臺灣不是個新現象。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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crack
[kræk]
vi. 破裂
vt. 解開（密碼）
n. 裂縫
Most of the eggs Erin bought cracked when she dropped her basket.
大部分艾琳買的蛋在她的籃子掉到地上時都破了。
After hours of trial and error, Ted cracked the code.
經過好幾個小時的反覆試驗後，泰迪終於解開密碼了。
Dad won’t allow me to go skating today because of the dangerous cracks in the ice.
老爸今天不讓我去溜冰，因為冰上有危險的裂縫。
The police will spare no effort to crack downon the underworld.
警方將全力掃黑。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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landscape
[ˋlænd͵skep]
n. 景色（可數）
vt. 美化……的景觀
There are many beautiful landscapes in that area.
該地區有許多美麗的風景。
I have asked a professional to landscape our garden.
我請一名專業人士來設計自家花園的景觀。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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hue
[hju]
色調
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bison
[ˋbaɪsn]
n. （尤指北美）野牛（單複數同形）
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moose
[mus]
n. 麋鹿（單複數同形）
Practical Phrases
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regardless of
不論……、無論、儘管
Everyone is required to attend the meeting regardless of the typhoon. 儘管有颱風，每個人還是被要求出席會議。
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along with sb/sth
連同某人 / 物，以及某人 / 物
= together with...
My camera was stolen, along with my cellphone.
我的相機連同手機一起被偷了。
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in addition to + N/V-ing
除了……之外還
In addition to attending school during the day, Sandy goes to work at night.
珊蒂除了白天上學之外，晚上還要工作。
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a wide variety of...
各式各樣的……
= a wide diversity of...
Tim likes to reada wide variety ofbooks in his free time.
提姆有空時喜歡廣泛閱讀各類書籍。
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It’s no surprise that + S + V
⋯⋯不足為奇，⋯⋯不令人驚訝
Petra boasts a remarkable cultural heritage. It's no surprise that the annual number of its visitors exceeds one million.
佩特拉擁有非凡的文化遺產。其每年遊客人數超過一百萬一點也不足為奇。
