In modern pop culture, hunting for Easter eggs has become a popular activity for fans of movies, TV shows, and even video games. Unlike their colorful, oval-shaped counterpart associated with the spring holiday, these Easter eggs are not __1__ to Easter at all. Instead, they are references, clues, or inside jokescleverly placed by creators as a playfulnod to their fans. Though these sorts of Easter eggs are not new, the term used in reference to __2__ messages only came into use around 1980 with the video game Adventure.
During the development of Adventure at Atari, the company was experiencing significant changes that created tensions between management and game developers. In an unusual move, Atari decided to __3__ the names of programmers from video game creditsto prevent competitorsfrom poachingtheir workers. Programmer Warren Robinett, who created Adventure and was frustratedby this __4__, secretly inserted the text “Created by Warren Robinett” into a part of the game that was nearly inaccessible. However, it wasn’t until the game had been __5__ and Robinett left the company that Atari discovered what he had done after a player found the message. Interestingly, Steve Wright, director of software development (at the company, __6__ game developers to include similar messages in future games, calling them “Easter eggs.”
The most famous room in the White House is the Oval Office.
白宮最著名的辦公室就是橢圓形辦公室。
The designer shaped the seat like an oval.
設計師把椅子設計成橢圓形。
高中 Level 4
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counterpart
[ˋkaʊntɚ͵pɑrt]
n. 相對應的人 / 事 / 物
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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poach
[potʃ]
vt. 挖角
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franchise
[ˋfræn͵tʃaɪz]
n. 特許經營權 ; 投票權
vt. 給予特許經營權
Companies like McDonald’s and KFC make lots of money by offering franchises to individuals who want to own restaurants.
像麥當勞和肯德基等的公司靠著提供特許經營權給想開餐廳的人而賺了很多錢。
Before the American Civil War, blacks in the United States were not able to participate in the franchise.
在美國內戰之前，美國黑人沒辦法參與投票。
The reason there are so many 7-Elevens is that the
company franchises its stores in many countries.
有很多間 7-11 的原因是該公司在很多國家開設加盟店。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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reference
[ˋrɛfərəns]
vt. 參考；言及，提到
The speaker made reference to some events of the past year.
演講者提到去年發生的一些大事。
A dictionary is a reference book.
字典是一種參考書。
高中 Level 4
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playful
[ˋplefəl]
a. 愛玩的，貪玩的
Healthy puppies and kittens are very playful animals.
健康的小狗和小貓是很愛玩的動物。
高中 Level 3
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tension
[ˋtɛnʃən]
n. 緊張
=
nervousness
There was a lot of tension between the two countries after the terrorist attack.
發生恐攻後，兩國之間的關係很緊張。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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credit
[ˋkrɛdɪt]
n. 信譽（不可數）；學分（可數）、點數
vt. 將功勞歸因於……（常用被動）
Buying on credit is getting popular in Taiwan.
在臺灣有越來越多的人使用信用卡購物。
How many credits are you planning to take this semester?
你這學期打算修幾學分？
Mr. Wang is credited with the success of this project.
這項計畫的成功是王先生的功勞。
The success of this project is credited to Mr. Wang.
這項計畫的成功是王先生的功勞。
Tom credited Jimasa respectable opponent after the tennis match.
在那場網球比賽之後，湯姆認為吉姆是可敬的對手。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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competitor
[kəmˋpɛtətɚ]
n. 競爭者，參賽者
There were 300 competitors in the marathon.
那場馬拉松共有 300 名參賽者。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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frustrated
[ˋfrʌstretɪd]
a. 感到灰心的，感到沮喪的
The fans felt really frustrated with the outfielder’s repeated errors.
那位外野手不斷失誤，令球迷感到灰心。
高中 Level 4
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insert
[ɪnˋsɝt]
.vt. 插入
n. 插入物（尤指插在書報雜誌內的廣告頁，可數）
Insert coins into the machine and press the button. 將錢幣投入機器，再按下按鈕。
When Ken picked up the magazine, several inserts fell out.
肯撿起雜誌時，好幾份插頁廣告掉出。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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inaccessible
[͵ɪnækˋsɛsəb!]
a. 難以進入／接近的
These kinds of flowers grow in inaccessible regions.
這些花生長在人難以進入的地區。
英檢中高
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announcement
[əˋnaʊnsmənt]
n. 公告；宣布
The announcement of the name of the winner will be made at three o’clock.
這次得獎人的名單將於 3 點鐘發布。
The politician made a formal announcementthat he would resign early next year.
這名政治人物正式宣告明年初他將辭職。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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project
[ˋprɑdʒɛkt]
n. 計畫
I believe this new project will make a profit by the end of the year.
我相信這新計畫年底以前會獲利。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
Practical Phrases
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pay tribute to sb/sth
敬意
Thousands of people gathered at the funeral to pay tribute to the late Princess Diana.
數千名的群眾聚集在喪禮上向已故黛安娜王妃致敬。
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with... in mind
考慮到／有鑑於⋯⋯
With his weekend plans in mind, Davey decided not to work overtime on Friday. 考慮到週末的計畫，戴維決定星期五不加班。
