In New York Harbor stands tall a giganticcopper and steel structure—the Statue of Liberty, formally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World” but nicknamed“Lady Liberty.” It has been an iconic symbol of freedom and democracysince it was shipped to the US in 1885. A gift from France to the US, the statue is a sign of friendship between the two countries and carries a strong message about freedom.
In 1865, a Frenchman put forward the idea of building a statue to celebrate both the end of slavery after the Civil War and the 100th anniversaryof American independence. This international project saw French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi bringthe figure to life, while American architect Richard Morris Hunt began designing the base ahead of Lady Liberty’s arrival.
Lady Liberty’s journey across the Atlantic Ocean was no small feat. The statue was disassembled into 350 individual pieces and packed into 214 crates. It was also carefully labeled for a smooth and accuratereassembly. New York Harbor witnessedthe arrival of Lady Liberty on June 17, 1885, marking the beginning of her significant presence in the US.
Despite arriving in 1885, Lady Liberty remained incomplete, awaitingher permanentbase. In 1886, with the foundationin place, the final stage of Lady Liberty’s assembly began. The delicateprocess of attachingthe copper sheets to a steel frame took four months to complete. With her torch held high, Lady Liberty serves asa timeless reminder of the lasting values that unite nations and inspire individuals.
What Did You Learn?
Which two countries worked together on Lady Liberty?
What did the gifting of the Statue of Liberty celebrate?
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Words in Use
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harbor
[ˋhɑrbɚ]
vt. 窩藏，庇護；心懷
n. 港口
=
port
Hong Kong isa harbor city.
香港是個港都。
Cindy is accused of harboring an escaped outlaw.
辛蒂被控窩藏逃犯。
Since quarreling with Tom last week, John has harbored a grudge against him.
自從上星期跟湯姆吵過架之後，約翰對他就一直心懷憤恨。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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gigantic
[dʒaɪˋgæntɪk]
a. 巨大的，龐大的
cientists found gigantic stone statues on Easter Island.
科學家在復活島上發現巨大的石雕像。
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nickname
[ˋnɪk͵nem]
vt. 取綽號
n. 綽號
Every student in my class has a nickname.
我班上的每位學生都有一個綽號。
Hank Aaron was nicknamed“Hammer”because of his hitting power.
漢克．阿倫由於他打擊的爆發力，被人們取了『榔頭』的綽號。
高中 Level 3
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democracy
[dɪˋmɑkrəsɪ]
n. 民主（不可數）；民主國家（可數）
That country has moved steadily toward true democracy.
該國已穩定地邁向真正的民主。
Freedom of speech is guaranteed in Western democracies.
在西方的民主國家中，言論自由是有保障的。
高中 Level 3
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anniversary
[͵ænəˋvɝsərɪ]
n. 週年紀念
My parents invited their friends to their 30th wedding anniversary.
我父母親邀請朋友來參加他倆的結婚 30 週年紀念。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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disassemble
[͵dɪsəˋsɛmb!]
vt. 分解
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accurate
[ˋækjərɪt]
a. 精準的
=
precise
Though the clock is old, it is still accurate.
這個時鐘雖然老舊，卻依然準確。
These figures are not accurate. I’m afraid you’ll have to work them out again.
這些數據不準。恐怕你得重算一遍。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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witness
[ˋwɪtnɪs]
n. 證人
vt. 目擊
Vince is the only witness to the murder.
文斯是凶殺案唯一的證人。
Will’s success bears witness to his hard work over the past 10 years.
威爾的成功為他 10 年來的努力作了見證。
Did you witness the car accident yourself?
你親眼目睹了這場車禍嗎？
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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await
[əˋwet]
vt. 等候，等待
We are awaiting another chance to try again.
我們正在等候另一次嘗試的機會。
We are waiting for another chance to try again.
我們正在等候另一次嘗試的機會。
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permanent
[ˋpɝmənənt]
a. 永恆的；常設的
=
endless
The rich man has permanent residence in several countries.
這位有錢人擁有數個國家的永久居留權。
Mandy is one of the five permanent members of our committee.
曼蒂是我們委員會的五位常設委員之一。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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foundation
[faʊnˋdeʃən]
n. 地基；基礎；建立，創建；基金會；粉底液
=
establishment
First the workers laidthe foundation. Then they built the walls.
首先工人們打好地基，然後把牆砌起來。
George’s good command of English laid asolidfoundation for his success as a businessman.
喬治流利的英文為做為一名成功的商人奠下紮實的基礎。
The foundation of the university took place fifty years ago.
這所大學創立於 50 年前。
My aunt works for the Save the Children Foundation.
我阿姨在《救助兒童基金會》工作。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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delicate
[ˋdɛləkət]
a. 脆弱的；精緻的
=
weak
The eye is a rather delicate organ.
眼睛是很脆弱的器官。
Jonathan gave me a set of delicate china teacups for my birthday.
喬納森送了我一組精緻的陶瓷茶杯作為生日禮物。
高中 Level 4
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bring
[brɪŋ]
vt. 帶來;引起
三態
bring / brought [brɔt] / brought [brɔt]
=
cause
Nick brought his wife a bunch of roses.
尼克帶了一束玫瑰花給他太太。
Nick brought a bunch of roses to his wife.
尼克帶了一束玫瑰花給他太太。
The medicine brought great relief to the patient.
這種藥讓病人的狀況大大緩解。
John was brought up in the country.
約翰是在鄉下長大的。
高中 Level 1
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attach
[əˋtætʃ]
vt. 繫住，連接（與介詞 to 並用）
Don’t attach too much importance to what that guy said.
別把那傢伙說的話看得太重要。
Tom attached the string to his kite.
湯姆把繩子綁在風箏上。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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commemorate
[kəˋmɛmə͵ret]
vt. 紀念
This holiday is set up to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
這個假日的設立是用來紀念馬丁．路德．金恩博士的生平及作為。
英檢中高
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copper
[ˋkɑpɚ]
n. 紅銅
a. 紅銅色的
Most coins are made of copper.
大部分的錢幣都是銅鑄的。
Many homes today still get their water through copper pipes.
現今許多家庭仍使用紅銅水管取水。
高中 Level 4
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enlighten
[ɪnˋlaɪtn]
vt. . 啟發，教導；說明
=
instruct
Mr. Brown’s lecture enlightened us on the
importance of environmental protection.
布朗先生的演講啟發了我們認知環保的重要性。
I don’t understand your plan. Can you enlighten me on it further?
我不懂你的計畫。你可以就該計畫進一步為我說明嗎？
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iconic
[aɪˋkɑnɪk]
a. 代表性的，指標性的
One of the most iconic landmarks in the world is the Eiffel Tower.
世界上最具指標性的地標之一就是艾菲爾鐵塔。
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slavery
[ˋslevərɪ]
n. 奴隸身分；奴隸制度
In the early nineteenth century, many African Americans fled from the South to the North to escape slavery.
19 世紀早期，許多黑人為了躲避奴隸制度而從南方逃向北方。
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sculptor
[ˋskʌlptɚ]
n. . 雕刻家
Michelangelo was an accomplished sculptor from
the Renaissance.
米開朗基羅是文藝復興時期一位傑出的雕刻家。
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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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crate
[kret]
n. 裝貨箱
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reassembly
[rɪˈəsɛmblɪ]
n. 重新組裝
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torch
[tɔrtʃ]
vt. （蓄意）縱火
n. 火把
The athlete carried the torch into the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony.
這名運動員在開幕典禮時帶著聖火進奧林匹克體育場。
Andrew has carried a torch for Doreen for many years, but she hasn’t seemed to notice.
安德魯單戀朵琳多年，但她似乎還沒注意到。
The burglars took what they wanted and then torched the building.
盜竊者拿走他們要的東西後就放火燒了那棟建築。
高中 Level 5
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the Civil War
美國內戰（又稱南北戰爭）
Practical Phrases
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put forward... / put... forward
提出⋯⋯（建議、計畫等）
The politician put forward a proposal to start a neighborhood watch.
那名政治人物提出成立社區守望相助隊的提案。
Does anyone have any ideas to put forward?
還有任何人有想法想提出的嗎？
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bring... to life
使⋯⋯鮮活起來
A good writer can bring characters to life.
一位好的作家可以賦予角色生命。
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in place
在原地／固定位置
These nails will keep the wooden plate in place.
這些釘子會讓木板維持在固定位置。
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attach A to B
將 A 附著於 B 上
Tom attached the string to his kite.
湯姆把繩子綁在風箏上。
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serve as...
作為⋯⋯之用 / 擔任⋯⋯
This book can serve as a guide to help you learn to cook.
這本書可作為幫助你學習烹調的指南。
Sharon's excellent speaking skills allow her to serve as the host of the event.
雪倫傑出的演講技巧使她得以擔任這場活動的主持人。
