When people plan trips to Brazil, they often focustheir attention onthe beaches and southern cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. However, there is another place worth checking out, especially for architecture fans. This spot is the capital and third-largest city in the country: Brasília.
If you’re confused about learning that Brasília is the capital, that’s because it has only been so for about 60 years. Before that, Rio de Janeiro had been the capital for roughly 200 years. However, for much of that time, citizens and politicians talked about moving the capital to a more central location in the country. The plan of relocating the capital remained just that until President Juscelino Kubitschek turned the idea into realityin the 20th century.
Baroque architecture is characterized by grandeur and magnificence.
巴洛克式建築的特色就是雄偉壯麗。
The teacher told Benny that because of his good drawing skills and love of design, he should study architecture.
老師告訴班尼，由於他良好的繪畫技巧及對設計的熱愛，他應該研讀建築學。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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architect
[ˋɑrkə͵tɛkt]
n. 建築師
This building is designed by Timothy Lee, a world-renowned architect.
這棟建築是由一位名叫提摩西•李的世界知名建築師所設計。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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roughly
[ˋrʌflɪ]
adv. 約略地，大致上
=
briefly
Nicole described roughly to me the planned course of action.
妮可向我概略地描述預定的活動行程。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 3
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politician
[͵pɑləˋtɪʃən]
n. 政客
I’d rather trust a hungry wolf than a politician.
我寧願相信一匹餓狼也不願意相信政客。
高中 Level 3
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relocate
[riˋloket]
vt. 搬遷
The firm relocated their office to Taoyuan because it is closer to their factory.
該公司將辦公室移至桃園，因為那離他們的工廠更近。
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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。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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competition
[͵kɑmpəˋtɪʃən]
n. 競爭（不可數）；比賽（可數）；（生意上競爭的） 同行（集合名詞，不可數，之前置定冠詞 the）
Thirty students are incompetition with each other for the tennis championship.
30 名學生競相爭奪網球比賽冠軍。
Connie is the youngest contestant in the swimming competition.
康妮是游泳比賽中最年輕的參賽者。
Our prices are always lower than those of the competition.
我們的價格總是比同行來得低。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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contest
[ˋkɑntɛst]
n. 比賽，競爭
vt. 就…提出異議
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。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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eventually
[ɪˋvɛntʃʊəlɪ]
adv. 終究，到頭來
=
finally
=
lastly
=
sooner or later
The ship will have to be repainted eventually.
這艘船終究還是要重新上漆。
Eventually everyone must die.
每個人到頭來都須一死。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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urban
[ˋɝbən]
a. 都市的
I’d rather live in a rural area than in an urban area.
我寧願住在鄉下也不願住在都會區。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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striking
[ˋstraɪkɪŋ]
adj. 明顯的，醒目的
=
noticeable
There is a striking difference between Liam and Oliver in terms of personality. The former is extroverted, whereas the latter is introverted.
就個性而言，連恩和奧立佛很明顯不一樣。前者外向，後者則內向。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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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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focus
[ˋfokəs]
vt. & vi. （使）集中
n. 焦點，重點
Be quiet! I’m trying to focus my mind on this paper.
安靜點！我正設法集中心思在這份論文上。
I am so tired that I cannot focus on anything today.
我今天累死了，做什麼事都沒有辦法集中注意力。
Diana’s beauty made her the focus of attention at the party tonight.
黛安娜的美貌讓她在今晚的宴會成為眾所矚目的焦點。
The main focus of our meeting is the new project.
我們會議的主要重點為這項新企劃案。
高中 Level 2
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divide
[dɪˋvaɪd]
vt. & vi. （使）劃分 / 分開；除以
n. 分歧
Divide the pizza into eight slices, please.
請把披薩分成 8 片。
These books divide into three categories.
這些書分成 3 個種類。
If you divide 8 by 4, you get 2.
8 除以 4 得 2。
There is a political divide between the two families.
這 2 個家庭之間在政治方面的看法分歧。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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administration
[əd͵mɪnəˋstreʃən]
n. 管理，行政（不可數）；管理部門 / 人員（可數）； 政府（可數）
Some experience in school administration is necessary for this job.
這份工作要求具有若干學校行政經驗。
The decision of who to hire or fire is the responsibility of administration.
僱用或開除哪些人的決定由管理階層的人作主。
The Bush administration failed to create more job opportunities for the American people. 布希政府未能為美國人民創造更多的工作機會。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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radical
[ˋrædɪk!]
n. 激進分子
a. 激進的 ; 基本的
=
fundamental
I was surprised at Mark’s radical views on politics.
我對於馬克激進的政治理念很驚訝。
During the meeting, some professors pointed out the crucial need for radical changes in the current education system.
會議中，有些教授指出當前的教育體制急需徹底改變。
This writer was labeled a left-wing radical.
該作家被歸類為左派激進分子。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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residential
[͵rɛzəˋdɛnʃəl]
a. 居住的，住宅的
We’re against the proposal of changing a section of the national park into a residential area.
我們反對將國家公園的某一部分改建為住宅區的提案。
高中 Level 5
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sector
[ˋsɛktɚ]
n. (經濟的某一) 部門，領域，產業
COVID-19 has had a particularly big impact on the tourism and hospitality sectors.
新冠肺炎對旅遊和接待服務業的影響尤其大。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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focus A on B
把 A 聚焦在 B 上
Be quiet! I’m trying to focus my mindon this paper.
安靜點！我正設法集中心思在這份論文上。
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stand out
顯眼；突出
With purple hair, Dan stands out in a crowd.
頂著紫色的頭髮，阿丹在人群中很顯眼。
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task sb with N/V-ing
賦予某人去（做）⋯⋯
Cindy was tasked with taking care of her roommate's cat for a week.
辛蒂被指派去照顧她室友的貓咪一個禮拜。
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decide on
選定……
Has the company decided on the color of the uniform?
公司已選定制服的顏色了嗎？
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divide A into B
將 A 分成 B
Mr. Lin divided the class into two groups.
林老師把全班分成兩組。
