Talk to any pet owner, and they will tell you how important their animal is to them. Most people think of pets as an integralpart of the family and take their health very seriously. So, it should __1__ that the field of veterinary science is prominent. A variety of historical texts indicate that people have been tasked withcaring for animals since we began domesticatingthem.
Records indicate that there were jobs related to animal care in both ancient China and Egypt. However, professional knowledge __2__ animal health was still rudimentary. Mesopotamia, often identified asthe cradle of civilization, is said to be the place where veterinary profession originated. The discovery of model livers and surgicalinstruments at various early Mesopotamian sites __3__ the existence of animal doctors and related expertise. The first expert in healing animals was a man who lived in the Mesopotamian region around 3000 BCE named Urlugaledinna. He is acclaimedas the “father of veterinarians.”
Dr. Watson is one of the most prominent scientists in the United States.
華生博士是美國最重要的科學家之一。
Richard has large eyes and a prominent nose.
理查有一對大眼睛及一個引人注目的鼻子。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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domesticate
[dəˋmɛstə͵ket]
vt. 馴養
The pig was domesticated and slept in our
living room.
這隻小豬是我們家養的，牠都睡在客廳。
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originate
[əˋrɪdʒə͵net]
vt. 源自
=
derive
Automobiles originated in the 19th century.
汽車源自於 19 世紀。
My dance teacher told me that the tango originated in both Argentina and Uruguay.
我的舞蹈老師跟我說探戈起源於阿根廷與烏拉圭
Many Christmas traditions are thought to have originated in Germany.
聖誕節的許多傳統被認為是起源於德國。
Chinese herbal medicinesoriginate from plants and other natural substances.
中藥源自植物以及其他天然物質。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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surgical
[ˋsɝdʒɪk!]
a. . 外科的，手術的
Many relief materials were rushed to the refugee
camps, including surgical equipment.
許多救濟物資被火速送到難民營，包括外科手術器材在內。
高中 Level 6
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expertise
[͵ɛkspɚˋtiz]
n. 專業知識 (不可數)
Sharon has remarkable expertise in the history of wars.
雪倫有戰爭史方面的專業知識。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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acclaim
[əˋklem]
vt. & n. . 稱讚（不可數）
Dr. Smith was widely acclaimed for having published
a brilliant academic paper.
史密斯博士因發表了一份優秀的學術報告而廣受讚揚。
Though in his late 40s, Alex still receives great acclaim
as one of the most dominant pitchers ever.
即使快 50 歲了，艾力克斯依舊廣受讚揚為有史以來最重要
的投手之一。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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plague
[pleg]
vt. . 使難受，受煎熬；（尤指因不停提問而）糾纏
n. 瘟疫
=
epidemic
Jerry has been plagued with heart problems since he
was a child.
傑瑞從小就為心臟方面的問題所苦。
My niece was plaguing me with a lot of questions,
but I just wanted to take a rest after work.
我姪女用很多問題一直糾纏著我，但我下班後只想休息一
下。
The Plague claimed millions of lives in Europe mainly
in the 14th century.
14 世紀時，黑死病在歐洲奪走了數百萬條人命。
高中 Level 6
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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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transportation
[͵trænspɚˋteʃən]
n. 交通運輸（工具）（不可數）
All transportation came to a halt during the strike.
這次罷工期間，所有交通運輸都停擺了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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household
[ˋhaʊs͵hold]
n. 家庭（= family）
a. 家用的；家庭的
A growing number of households have access to the internet.
越來越多的家庭都能上網。
Juice blenders and coffee makers are examples of household appliances.
果汁機和咖啡機都是家電用品的範例。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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specialize
[ˋspɛʃəl͵aɪz]
vi. 專攻
Professor Lee specializes in English sentence structure analysis.
李教授專精於英文句構分析。
That Chinese restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine.
那家中式餐廳專賣四川菜。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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veterinarian
[͵vɛtərəˋnɛrɪən]
n. . 獸醫（常簡寫為 vet [ vEt ]）
=
veteran
The veterinarian checked the cat’s ears carefully. 獸醫細心地檢查貓咪的耳朵。
高中 Level 6
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devastation
[͵dɛvəsˋteʃən]
n. 極大的破壞
The tsunami caused great devastation to the
coastal cities of the country.
那場海嘯對該國的沿岸城市造成了嚴重的破壞。
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livestock
[ˋlaɪv͵stɑk]
n. （統指馴養的牛、羊、馬等）牲口（為複數）
The farmer gave his livestock injections to prevent
them from getting infections.
農夫替牲口打針以防感染。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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rudimentary
[͵rudəˋmɛntəri]
a. （對某學科的知識或理解）粗淺的／基本的
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integral
[ˋɪntəgrəl/ɪn`tɛgrəl]
a. 不可或缺的
Cooperation is integral to the success of the project.
合作是這項計畫成功不可或缺的要素。
多益金色
英檢中高
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veterinary science
[ˋvɛtərə͵nɛrɪˋsaɪəns]
獸醫學
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defensive
[dɪˈfensɪv]
a. 防禦性的
We need both defensive and offensive weapons to face attacks from neighboring countries.
我們需要防禦性及攻擊性的武器以對抗鄰國的攻擊。
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。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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dilemma
[dəˋlɛmə]
n. 進退兩難
Sophie is in a dilemma about whether to quit her job or not.
蘇菲在是否要辭職的決定當中進退兩難。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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construct
[kənˋstrʌkt]
vt. 興建，建造；創造（故事）
=
build
=
create
A new highway is being constructed.
一條新的高速公路正在興建中。
This story is constructed out of several legends.
這個故事由好幾個傳說創造而成。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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facilitate
[fəˋsɪlə͵tet]
vt. 促進，幫助
=
assist
The new policies are expected to facilitate economic growth.
這些新的政策預期會帶動經濟成長。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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manipulate
[məˋnɪpjə͵let]
vt. 操縱
=
control
Throughout her political career, Linda has successfully used her charm to manipulate the media.
琳達在政治生涯中很成功地使用個人魅力去操控媒體。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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demonstrate
[ˋdɛmən͵stret]
vi. 示威
vt. 示範
=
display
The salesman demonstrated how to work the machine to us.
該業務員向我們示範說明如何操作這部機器。
Thousands of people demonstrated against the government this morning.
今天早上有好幾千人示威抗議政府。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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it comes as no surprise+ that 子句
⋯⋯不令人意外
It should come as no surprise that Frank flunked the class since he didn't complete any of the reports.
法蘭克那堂課被當掉並不意外，因為他一份報告都沒完成。
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following
[ˋfɑloɪŋ]
prep. 在……之後
n. 接下來的人 / 事 / 物
adj. 接著的
Following the film, there will be an interview with the director.
電影結束之後，將會對導演進行訪談。
The following is a list of common errors found in student compositions. 以下是在學生作文中常發現的錯誤列表。
The following are the winners of this game: Mike, Sue, and Jeff. 以下是這場比賽的優勝者：麥克、蘇和傑夫。
Steve arrived on Thursday and left the following day.
史提夫星期四抵達，隔天就離開了。
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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regarding
[rɪˋgɑrdɪŋ]
prep. 關於，有關（= about）
Regarding this issue, I'd like to hear your opinions. 針對這件事，我想聽聽諸位的意見。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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like
[laɪk]
prep. 像
vt. 喜歡
n. 相似的人或物;喜好(此意常用複數)
三態
like / liked [ˈlaɪkt] / liked [ˈlaɪkt]
Tim likes playing soccer very much.
提姆非常喜歡踢足球。
Tim likes to play soccer very much.
提姆非常喜歡踢足球。
I would like to see a movie tonight.
我今晚想去看場電影。
I feel like seeing a movie tonight.
我今晚想去看場電影。
At the zoo we saw pandas, tigers, lions, and the like.
在動物園，我們看到熊貓、老虎、獅子等等的動物。
Everyone has his own likes and dislikes.
人各有好惡。
Kate looks like her father.
凱特長得像她爸爸。
高中 Level 1
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be identified as
被認定是⋯⋯
The shoplifter has been identified as a nearby resident.
商店的扒手已確認是附近的住戶。
Practical Phrases
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the cradle of civilization
文明的搖籃（指文明誕生的地方）
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be of+ 抽象名詞
是⋯⋯的
Every year, the launch of the latest iPhone is of great public interest.
每年，新 iPhone 的推出都是大家很感興趣的。
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be dedicated to...
題獻給⋯，紀念⋯（人物、事件等）
The monument is dedicated to soldiers who died in war.
這個紀念碑是紀念死於戰爭的士兵。
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be prohibited from
被禁止做⋯⋯
Vehicles are prohibited from entering the alley.
車輛禁止進入這條巷子。
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be equipped with...
配備有……
All the classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
所有的教室都配有最先進的設備。
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be advertised as
被宣傳為⋯⋯
This summer course is advertised as a preparatory class before the semester.
這個暑期課程被宣傳為學期前的預備課程。
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keep in mind + that 子句
牢記／記住⋯⋯
Keep in mind that without hard work, you will get nowhere. 要記住，不努力你就會一事無成。
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take it for granted that...
認為……是理所當然的
Larry thought he had been working hard all year round, so he took it for granted that he would get a year-end bonus at work.
賴瑞認為他一年到頭都很努力，因此他認為自己會拿到年終獎金是理所當然的事。
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be tasked with + V-ing
被指派去做……
Brian was tasked with checking the whole book for errors.
布萊恩被指派去檢查整本書是否有錯誤。
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in the hope of V-ing
希望（做）⋯⋯
Nora went to the beach in the hope of seeing the beautiful sunset.
諾拉前往海邊希望能看到美麗的夕陽。
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mark the start of
開啟⋯⋯
This opening ceremony marks the start of a three-day seminar.
這個開幕典禮開啟了為期三天的研討會。
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keep in mind... / keep... in mind
謹記⋯⋯
I keep in mind my grandfather's advice whenever I have a problem.
我遇到問題的時候，總是謹記我爺爺的忠告。
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it dawns on sb that...
某人漸漸開始明白……
When Carl lost that game, it dawned on him that he could never make it.
輸掉了那場比賽的時候，卡爾開始明白自己永遠都贏不了。
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it dawned on sb+ that 子句
某人開始明白／意識到⋯⋯
I couldn't unlock the door after several tries; then it dawned on me that I was using the wrong key.
我試了好幾次都開不了門鎖；然後我突然意識到我用錯支鑰匙了。
