Whether making a drink or fighting a cold, mint is one ingredient we just can’t quit.
From cool summer drinks to toothpaste, mint is an important elementin our daily lives. It keeps our breath fresh and gives food and drinks fresh flavors. Let’s find out why this little plant isso sought after.
Mint is found almost everywhere in the world, except for South America and Antarctica. There are 600 varieties of the herb, but a lot of them are so similar that even scientists have trouble tellingthem apart. What we have known for thousands of years, however, is that eating mint has a wide variety of health benefits.
For starters, people have been using mint to relieveupset stomachs. It can also help relieveallergiesor even asthma, thanks to the acidthat it contains. What’s more, if you have a common cold, drinking mint tea can help ease a sore throat.
While mint is safe to eat and use to treat people, it isn’t without its disadvantages. First of all, eating too much mint can be harmful. If you’re taking it for any health condition, stick to the suggested dose. Also, mint oil should not be applied to the face of a small child. This could cause breathing problems.
單字片語整理
Words in Use
●
element
[ˋɛləmənt]
n. 要素、元素
The book has all the elements of a good suspense novel.
這本書具備所有懸疑小說的成功要素。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
●
benefit
[ˋbɛnəfɪt]
n. 利益
vt. 有益於
vi. 獲益（與介詞 from 並用）
My trip to the US was a benefit of my job.
我的美國之旅是工作上的一項福利。
The doctor said a long rest would benefit the patient.
醫生說長時間休息將會有益於該病患。
Everyone will benefit from the new road.
那條新路會造福每個人。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
●
upset
[ʌpˋsɛt]
vt. 使難過
n. 爆冷門；難過，沮喪
adj. 難過的，沮喪的
三態
upset / upset [ʌpˋsɛt] / upset [ʌpˋsɛt]
We were all upset when we heard the news.
我們得知這個消息時都很難過。
It upset Mary to have lost the race to her brother.
瑪麗賽跑輸給弟弟，令她很難過。
In a huge upset, Gary’s team beat the former champions.
蓋瑞的隊伍打敗前次的冠軍，真是大爆冷門。
Dana’s marriage problems were causing her great upset.
黛娜的婚姻問題使她很難過。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
●
ease
[iz]
vt. & vi. （使）減輕 /減緩/降低；使放鬆
n. 舒適；容易（皆不可數）
My grandfather retired and is living a life of ease.
我爺爺退休了，現在生活過得很安樂。
I don’t want Kenny to be my partner. I never feel at ease with him.
我不想讓肯尼成為我的搭檔。和他在一起我從不會感到自在過。
Thanks to our teamwork, we finished the work with ease.
多虧大夥的團隊合作，我們輕鬆地完成了工作。
The doctor said the medicine would ease the pain.
醫生說這藥能減輕疼痛。
After Rex took the medicine, his stomach pain eased a little bit.
雷克斯吃了藥之後，胃痛稍微緩解了一些。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
●
harmful
[ˋhɑrmfəl]
a. 有害的
=
detrimental
Anything can be harmful when carried to extremes.
任何事做得過火都可能變得有害。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
●
mint
[mɪnt]
n. 薄荷 (不可數)
Mint is often used as a seasoning that adds flavor to food. 薄荷常用來做調味料，增添食物風味。
I can't believe that this record is still in mint condition. It’s a real bargain!
我不敢相信這張唱片還是全新的。真是撿到便宜貨了!
高中 Level 5
●
ingredient
[ɪnˋgridɪənt]
n. （食品）成分；（成功的）要素
=
component
What are the ingredients of the cake?
這個蛋糕的成分是什麼？
Trust is an important ingredient in a successful relationship.
信任在一段成功的關係裡是很重要的要素。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
herb
[(h)ɝb]
n. 藥草
Some people are skeptical about the medicinal effects of certain herbs.
有些人對某些藥草的醫療效果存疑。
高中 Level 5
●
relieve
[rɪˋliv]
vt. 減輕；緩和
=
soothe
Aspirin will relieve your headache.
阿斯匹靈會減輕你的頭痛。
The government will take steps to relieve unemployment.
政府將採取措施來緩和失業的現象。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
allergy
[ˋælɚdʒɪ]
n. 過敏
I have a severe allergy to dust and cat hair.
我對灰塵和貓毛有嚴重的過敏。
高中 Level 5
●
asthma
[ˋæzmə]
n. . 氣喘
Tom had a severe asthma attack in the middle of the
test.
湯姆考試考到一半時突然氣喘病發。
高中 Level 5
●
acid
[ˋæsɪd]
a. 酸（性）的；尖酸苛薄的
n. 酸（性）
Acid rain is a result of air pollution. 酸雨是空氣汙染造成的。
When Mira criticized their work, you could feel the acid tone in her words.
米拉批評他們的工作時，你可以感覺出她話中那股酸溜溜的語氣。
If we mix these two chemicals together, they will form an acid.
如果我們把這兩種化學物混合在一起，他們會形成酸。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
disadvantage
[͵dɪsədˋvæntɪdʒ]
n. 缺點
What are the advantages and disadvantages to living in the country?
住在鄉下的利弊是什麼？
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country?
住在鄉下的利弊是什麼？
高中 Level 4
●
dose
[dos]
vt. （按劑量）給……服藥（常與介詞 with 並用）
n. 藥劑
One dose of this medicine will put the dog to sleep.
這種藥只要一劑就能讓這隻狗死去。
Helen dosed herself up with vitamin pills to get rid of her cold.
為了擺脫感冒，海倫服用了維他命藥丸。
高中 Level 3
Practical Phrases
●
be sought after
受歡迎
The limited-edition toy is sought after by both adults and children.
那個限量版的玩具很受大人小孩歡迎。
●
tell... apart
分辨出……的不同
It is quite hard to tell these ducklings apart.
要分辨出這些小鴨間的差異相當不容易。
●
stick to
堅守……
Whatever I do, I stick to my principles.
不管做什麼事，我都會緊守原則。
