詞彙測驗 Vocabulary Test (2023.09)

Mary is eager to start her new job.
瑪莉渴望開始新工作。

Children are always eager for the arrival of Christmas.
孩子們總是期待聖誕節的到來。

Because of the rising flood waters, we had no option but to evacuate our home and head for higher ground.
由於洪水水位持續升高，我們除了離開家園前往地勢較高之處以外別無選擇。

I purchased some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

I made a purchase of some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

I bought some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。

You need proof of purchase to claim a refund.
你需要購買證明才能要求退款。

The player intentionally caused a foul to stop the clock.
該球員故意製造犯規以停止計時。

The café intentionally uses soft lighting to create a calm mood.
那家咖啡館刻意使用柔和燈光來營造平靜氛圍。

The political analyst refused to speculate about why the finance minister stepped down.
這位政治分析師拒絕臆測財政部長下臺的原因。

Some people have speculated that this Hollywood couple will break up within a year.
有些人臆測這對好萊塢情侶一年之內會分手。

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%。

Drivers should yield to pedestrians when they come to a crosswalk.
行駛至行人穿越道時，駕駛應禮讓行人先行。

Barriers were installed on the street to separate the pedestrian walkways from vehicular traffic.
路障被安置在街上以區分行人走道和車輛交通。

The pop star s new album was hailed as revolutionary, but John found it quite pedestrian.
這個明星的新專輯被譽為革新之作，但約翰覺得它很索然無味。

Under Coach Lee’s guidance and leadership, I’m sure we’ll win the contest.
在李教練的指導及帶領下，我有把握我們一定會贏得這場比賽。

Did the teacher make any comments on your 
speech?

老師對你的演說有什麼評論嗎？

Did the teacher comment on your speech?
老師對你的演說有什麼評論嗎？

I was unhappy when Ray commented on my new shoes.
瑞評論我的新鞋時，我很不高興。

This movie sparked heated comments online, with mixed reviews.
這部電影在網路上引起了熱烈的評論，褒貶不一。

I asked the receptionist to send a technician to my room to check on the heater. 
我請櫃檯人員派一名技師到我房間檢查暖氣。

Though Mr. Bagnell was once a professional TV comedian, he is now a politician in California.
巴格諾先生曾是職業的電視諧星，不過現在卻成了加州的政治人物。

I'm a professional. It won't take me long to fix your computer.
我是專家。修理你的電腦我兩三下就搞定了。

Abby received professional advice before starting her business.
艾比在創業前獲得了專業的建議。

The dust in the air triggered David's allergy. 
空氣中的灰塵引發大衛過敏。

The policeman negotiating with the gunman asked him to remove his finger from the trigger.
警察和持槍者談判，要求他把手指從板機上移開。

Fireworks displays and thunder are common triggers for anxiety among combat veterans.
煙火和雷聲是引起老兵們焦慮的常見因素。

Such a hardworking man really deserves a raise.
這麼努力工作的人值得加薪。

Those who make more money deserve to pay higher taxes.
錢賺得較多的人理當付較多的稅。

John was punished for cheating on the test. He deserved it.
約翰因為考試作弊被懲罰。他活該。

John was punished for cheating on the test. He asked for it.
約翰因為考試作弊被懲罰。他活該。

John was punished for cheating on the test. It served him right.
約翰因為考試作弊被懲罰。他活該。

Megan deserves respect for continuing her work despite many difficulties.
梅根在面對許多困難的情況下仍持續努力工作，值得尊敬。

Do not overlook the rules of grammar when writing an English essay.
寫英文文章時，不要忽略文法規則。

Our house is located on a hilltop overlooking the valley.
我們家就座落在小山頂上，可以俯瞰山谷。