Actors and models who sell their likenesses to AI platforms are finding their digital counterparts are being used in misleading advertisements and political campaigns, often without their consent.
Our general manager will discuss the agreement
with his Japanese counterpart tomorrow.
我們總經理明天將與日方的總經理談論合約事宜。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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campaign
[kæmˋpen]
n. （社會、宣傳）運動
vi. 從事運動
They are going to launch acampaign against corruption.
他們準備要發起肅貪運動。
These groups campaignedagainst child abuse.
這些團體展開對抗虐童的活動。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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economical
[͵ikəˋnɑmɪk!]
a. 合乎經濟效益的，節省的
It’s more economical to buy food in large quantities.
大量購買食物比較划算。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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virtual
[ˋvɝtʃʊəl]
a. 幾乎的；虛擬的
It's a virtual impossibility tofind a place to park in Taipei.
要在臺北找到停車的地方幾乎不可能。
The website offers you a chance to take a virtual tour of outer space.
這個網站讓你有機會踏上虛擬的外太空之旅。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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convincing
[kənˋvɪnsɪŋ]
a. 令人信服的， 有說服力的
What you’ve said is convincing, so I’ll take your advice.
你的話很令人信服，因此我會接受你的建議。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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license
[ˋlaɪsns]
n. 執照（可數）
vt. 授權，批准
Without a license, you can’t drive.
沒有駕照不准開車。
This companyis licensed to produce Disney toys.
這間公司獲准生產迪士尼的玩具。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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questionable
[ˋkwɛstʃənəb!]
adj. 值得懷疑的，有疑問的
It is highly questionable whether Larry will pass the test.
賴瑞是否能通過這次考試很令人懷疑。
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remedy
[ˋrɛmədɪ]
n. 治療法；補救（皆為可數，與介詞 for 並用）
vt. 補救
The herb can be used as an effective remedy for headaches.
這種藥草可被用作治療頭痛的有效藥方。
The politician thinks the remedy is to throw more money at the problem.
這政治家認為補救辦法是往這問題上砸更多的錢。
We have taken steps to remedy the situation.
我們已採取措施來補救這情況。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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objection
[əbˋdʒɛkʃən]
n. 異議，反對
Does anyone have any objections to this suggestion?
有沒有人對這個提議有任何異議？
My boss took objection to what was decided in the meeting.
我老闆反對此次會議所做的決定。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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prohibit
[prəˋhɪbɪt]
vt. 禁止（以名詞或動名詞作受詞）
Smoking is strictly prohibited in hospitals.
醫院嚴禁吸菸。
The strict parents prohibited their teenage daughter from staying out later than 9:30 p.m. on weekdays.
這對嚴厲的父母禁止他們青春期的女兒平日晚上在外面待超過 9:30。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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permanently
[ˋpɝmənəntlɪ]
adv. 永久地
The app will permanently store your preferences so you don't have to set them every time you use it.
該應用程式將永久儲存偏好設定，這樣一來就不用每次使用都要設定一次。
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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surrender
[səˋrɛndɚ]
.vt. & vi. （使）投降
n. 投降
The general decided to negotiate a surrender.
將軍決定做投降的談判。
After days of battle, the enemy troops finally surrendered.
經過連日交戰，敵軍終於投降了。
He who never surrenders to fate stands a better chance of achieving success.
凡是不屈服於命運的人成功的機會都比較大。
After committing a crime, the man decided to surrender himself to the police.
這名男子犯罪後，決定向警方自首。
高中 Level 4
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consent
[kənˋsɛnt]
vi. & n. 同意(作名詞時不可數)
=
permit
=
permission
You can't just take other people's stuff without their consent / permission. That’s stealing!
你不能不經同意就拿走別人的東西。那算偷竊!
Robert's photograph was, by common consent among the panel of judges, the best, so he won the competition.
評審團大部分的人都同意羅伯特拍攝的照片最棒，所以他贏得了比賽。
My girlfriend's father finallyconsented toour marriage.
我女朋友的父親終於同意了我們的婚事。
Professor Davis consented to give Laurie more time to complete her assignment.
戴維斯教授同意給蘿蕊多一點時間來完成她的功課。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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transform
[trænsˋfɔrm]
.vt. 變化，改變
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。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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likeness
[ˋlaɪknɪs]
n. 肖像
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database
[ˋdetə͵bes]
n. 資料庫
The researcher entered the survey results into the database.
那位研究人員將問卷調查結果輸入資料庫裡。
高中 Level 3
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footage
[ˋfʊtɪdʒ]
n. .（記錄某一事件的）影片
The police played the footage over and over again to piece together what happened.
警方重複播放那個影片片段，以拼湊發生了什麼事。
英檢中高
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persona
[pɚˋsonə]
n. （個人外在表現的）表面形象
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customize
[ˋkʌstəm͵aɪz]
vt. 客製化，訂做
The manager wanted to customize a sign outside each conference room.
經理想在每間會議室外面訂製一個標牌。
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script
[skrɪpt]
vt. 替......寫腳本
n. 腳本，劇本
Nick was chosen to write the script for a TV series about the Vietnam War.
尼克被選中撰寫一齣關於越戰的電視連續劇腳本。
As a member of the writing team, Joyce is responsible for helping to script the popular TV program.
喬伊絲身為編寫團隊的一員，她負責替這檔熱門電視節目寫腳本。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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vocal
[ˋvok!]
n. (樂曲) 演唱部分 (常用複數)
a. 聲音的，歌唱的
Which do you prefer, vocal or instrumental music? 聲樂跟純演奏音樂，你喜歡哪種?
In general, Valerie enjoyed the band's music, but she thought the vocals could be improved.
總體而言，薇洛莉喜歡該樂團的音樂，但她覺得演唱部分可以再改進。
高中 Level 5
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clone
[klon]
n. （以人工繁殖技術）複製的動 / 植物（可數）
vt. 人工繁殖技術複製（動 / 植物）
Some scientists believe that clones can benefit
mankind in many aspects, though there still exist
unresolved ethical problems.
有些科學家認為複製動植物可以在許多方面造福人類，但目
前仍有尚未解決的倫理問題。
Many people think that cloning animals is an act
against nature.
許多人認為複製動物是違背自然法則的行為。
高中 Level 6
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withdrawal
[wɪðˋdrɔəl]
n. 撤回，撤退；提款
Senator Kennedy's withdrawal of his bill came as a surprise to everyone.
甘迺迪參議員把法案撤回，令所有人大吃一驚。
多益金色
英檢中高
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inadvertently
[͵ɪnədˋvɝtntlɪ]
adv. 無意間
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a green screen
綠幕（演員在綠色布幕前演出，影 片編輯時，後製團隊會將綠幕更換成計劃要呈現的背景）
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lemon balm
檸檬香蜂草（一種多年生草本植物）
Practical Phrases
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strip sb of sth
剝奪（頭銜、財產等）作為懲罰
The scandal stripped the mayor of his reputation and career.
這場醜聞奪去了市長的名譽和事業。
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without sb’s consent / agreement
未經某人的同意
= without sb’s permission
You cannot make significant changes to the contract without the other party's consent. 未經另一方同意，就不能對合約進行重大修改。
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transform A into B
將 A 改變為 B
= change A into B
The land owner transformed the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。
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To one’s shock, S + V
令某人震驚的是，⋯⋯
To the scientist's shock, the results of the test were completely different from what she expected. 令那名科學家震驚的是，測試結果與她預期的完全不同。
