NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreakingdiscovery. The rover’s Radar Imager has confirmedthe existence of an ancient lake in the Jezero Crateron Mars. This is a significant step towards understanding Mars’ geologicalpast and the potential for life on the planet.
Researchers indicated that the crater was once a lake. As time passed, the lake began to shrink, and sedimentswere deposited, forming a delta. However, when the lake completely dried up, there was no more water to support the delta, causing it to gradually disappear. This explains the unique shapes and patterns researchers have observed with Perseverance’s Radar Imager. The findings have sparked curiosity and excitement in the scientific community.
What Did You Learn ?
In which order did the following events occur in the Jezero Crater?
a. Sediments were piled up.
b. A lake decreased in size.
c. A delta gradually appeared.
______ → ______ → ______
We have found a lot of evidence against John.
我們發現很多不利於約翰的證據。
The king loves the queen very much, as evidenced by a large palace he built for her.
國王非常愛皇后，他為她建造的這座大皇宮可以作證。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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groundbreaking
[ˋgraʊnd͵brekɪŋ]
a. 開創性的
This is a groundbreaking idea. It will change the world.
這是個開創性的想法。它將改變這個世界。
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confirm
[kənˋfɝm]
vt. 確認；證實
=
verify
I would like to confirm my dinner reservation.
我想要確認晚餐的訂位資料。
The police confirmed that the man was murdered.
警方證實這名男子是被謀殺的。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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shrink
[ʃrɪŋk]
vt. & vi. 縮小
三態
shrink / shrank [ʃræŋk] / shrunk [ʃrʌŋk]
Cotton clothes usually shrink in the dryer.
棉質衣服烘乾後通常會縮小。
Hot water shrinks woolen clothes.
熱水會使毛線衣縮水。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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community
[kəˋmjunətɪ]
n. 社區；界，共同利益團體、社會
The medical community is sparing no effort to promote human health.
醫學界正不遺餘力提升人類的健康。
高中 Level 4
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decline
[dɪˋklaɪn]
n. & vi. 下跌
vt. & vt. 婉拒
=
decrease
Bob declined to join Judy’s dinner party.
鮑伯婉拒出席茱蒂的晚宴派對。
I offered to give Tina a ride after the party, but she declined.
舞會結束後我提議讓蒂娜搭便車，但她婉拒了。
Car sales declined by 5% in the second quarter.
汽車銷售量在第 2 季下降了 5%。
Street violence seems to have been on the decline ever since the new mayor was sworn in.
新市長上任後，街頭暴力事件似乎已在減少中。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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pose
[poz]
n. 姿勢
vi. 擺姿勢（好讓人拍照或繪畫）
vt. 造成
The model sat in a sexy pose.
那個模特兒用性感的姿勢坐著。
Global warming is posing a threat to human survival.
全球暖化正對人類生存構成威脅。
The couple posed for wedding photographs.
這對情侶擺好姿勢要拍婚紗照。
高中 Level 2
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discourage
[dɪsˋkɝɪdʒ]
.vt. 使打消念頭，使氣餒
Carl tried to discourage his daughter from dating boys.
卡爾試圖打消他女兒想和男孩子約會的念頭。
高中 Level 4
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reduction
[rɪˋdʌkʃən]
n. 減少；折扣
=
decrease
=
discount
The rapid reduction in rainforest has caused global warming to get worse.
雨林迅速減少使全球暖化更嚴重。
The supermarket advertised many price reductions.
該超市做了許多減價活動的廣告。
高中 Level 4
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minimum
[ˋmɪnəməm]
n. 最小量
a. 最小量的
You must practice playing the piano for a minimum of two hours every day.
你每天必須練習彈鋼琴至少兩個小時。
Sarah prefers jobs that require minimum effort.
莎拉喜歡最不費力的工作。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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profitable
[ˋprɑfɪtəb!]
a. 有利潤的；有益的
That cram school is a highly profitable business.
那間補習班是間高利潤的事業。
Mom spent a profitable day studying French.
媽媽善用一天的時間學法文。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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economy
[ɪˋkɑnəmɪ]
n. 經濟；節儉
The economy of this country seems to be improving.
這個國家的經濟似乎正在好轉。
Several decisions about the economy were made by us in order to save money.
為了節省開支，我們做了好幾樣省錢的決定。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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crater
[ˋkretɚ]
n. . 火山口
The scientists are observing the crater for possible volcanic activity.
科學家們在觀察火山口有無可能會有火山活動。
A huge rock from space cratered the earth 66 million years ago, and many believe this event killed the dinosaurs.
6,600 萬年前，從太空來的一顆巨大岩石把地球撞了個大凹洞，很多人認為此一事件使恐龍滅絕。
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geologically
[͵dʒiəˋlɑdʒɪk!ɪ]
adv. 地質上地
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sediment
[ˋsɛdəmənt]
n. 沉澱物
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deposit
[dɪˋpɑzɪt]
vt. 存放（銀行）
n. 蘊藏量；訂金
Jason deposits 200 dollars in the bank each month.
傑森每個月存 200 美元到銀行。
The country has quite a few oil deposits.
那個國家蘊藏豐富的石油。
The hotel requires that guests pay a deposit of 5% to book a room.
這間旅館要求房客支付 5% 的房間訂金。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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delta
[ˋdɛltə]
n. 三角洲
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establishment
[ɪsˋtæblɪʃmənt]
n. 建立、店家
The establishment of Mike’s own business was the turning point in his life.
自行創業是麥克人生的轉捩點。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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around-the-clock
全時段的，從早到晚的
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after-hours
下班後的
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a customer base
客戶群
Practical Phrases
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dry up
枯竭；耗盡
The summer heat dried up the pond.
酷暑下，池塘的水全乾了。
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opt to V
選擇做……
After checking the weather report, Tom and Grace opted to stay home instead of going shopping.
湯姆和葛瑞絲確認天氣預報後，決定不要去逛街待在家裡就好。
