The term superfood is a broad concept for foods that are rich in nutrients and offer various health benefits as a regular part of one’s diets. When people are asked to name superfoods, common answers include popular fruits and vegetables, such as avocados, blueberries, and spinach. However, there is onelesser-known leafy green that may actually surpass all other vegetables in terms ofnutritional value. This vegetable is moroheiya, a plant that grows in parts of Asia and Africa and has gained fame as a superfood in recent years.
Although moroheiya may not be a household name in the West, it has long been used in cooking in Asia and Africa. Notably, moroheiya is a key ingredient in traditional Egyptian stews. The Egyptians have incorporatedthis leafy vegetable intotheir diet for centuries. A soup made from the leaves of this plant, which was believed to have healing properties for various illnesses, even graced the tables of the pharaohs. Thus, it acquired the title “The King’s Vegetable” within their culture.
Mother was busy stewing some tomatoes in the kitchen.
媽媽正在廚房忙著燉番茄。
While the beef stewed on the stove, Julia prepared some vegetables for dinner.
牛肉在爐上燉煮時，茱莉亞準備了一些晚餐要吃的蔬菜。
My favorite food is my granny’s beef stew.
我最喜歡吃的就是我奶奶做的燉牛肉。
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content
[kənˋtɛnt]
n. 內容物（常用複數）
Alex was content with his performance in the speech contest.
艾力克斯對他在演講比賽的表現很滿意。
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s drink toour heart’s content.
各位先生女士，我們開懷地暢飲吧。
Lounging on this beach all day contents me.
整天懶洋洋地躺在沙灘上讓我很滿足。
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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。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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grace
[gres]
n. 優雅；大方
vt. 使增光；使美化
The members of the royal family conducted themselves with grace and dignity.
皇室成員的行事作風優雅尊貴。
John took my advice with good grace.
約翰欣然地接受我的建言。
John hurt Mary’s feelings by calling her an alien. And what’s even worse, he didn’t have the grace to apologize to her.
約翰叫瑪莉外星人而使她傷心。更糟的是，他甚至連向她道歉的風度都沒有。
Thank you for gracing us with yourpresence.
感謝您大駕光臨，使我們蓬蓽生輝。
Peter’s face has graced the cover of several men’s magazines.
彼得在好幾本男性雜誌的封面露臉，讓雜誌更有看頭。
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boast
[bost]
vt. 以擁有……而自豪
vi. 自誇
n. 自誇；引以為榮的事物
That little girl likes to boast about her brother’s abilities.
那個小女孩喜歡吹噓她哥哥的能力。
The small town boasts the best hotel in the world.
這小鎮以擁有世上最棒的飯店自豪。
When Justin told me how far he could run, I knew it was just an empty boast.
賈斯汀告訴我他可以跑多遠時，我知道他只是在瞎吹牛。
It is Sophie’s proud boast that she has been to every country in Europe.
蘇菲去過歐洲每一個國家這件事讓她引以為傲。
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英檢中級
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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。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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statistics
[stəˋtɪstɪks]
n. 統計學（不可數）
Statistics is a complicated science that may take years to master. 統計學是門複雜的學問，要花好幾年才能學通。
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nutritious
[njuˋtrɪʃəs]
a. 營養的
=
nourishing
Do you know that soy milk is actually as nutritious as milk?
你知道其實豆漿和牛奶一樣有營養嗎？
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英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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nutrition
[n(j)uˋtrɪʃən]
n. 營養 (不可數)
=
nourishment
Proper nutrition is essential for patients if they want to have a quick recovery.
適當的營養對於希望早日康復的病患來說是很重要的。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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nutrient
[ˋn(j)utrɪənt]
a. 營養的，滋養的
n. 養分
Most plants absorb minerals and essential nutrients directly from the soil as they grow.
大部分的植物在成長時，會直接從土壤吸收礦物質和必要的養分。
The nutrient value of fruits and vegetables is high; in contrast, it is low in desserts and junk food.
蔬果的營養價值很高，相反地，甜點和垃圾食物的營養價值很低。
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incorporate
[ɪnˋkɔrpə͵ret]
vt. 使結合，合併
I was glad that our ideas had been incorporated into the project.
我很高興我們的構想被融入本企畫案中。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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surpass
[sɚˋpæs]
vt. . 超越
The album’s huge success has surpassed everyone’s
expectations.
這張專輯熱賣的程度超乎所有人的預料。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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notably
[ˋnotəblɪ]
adv. . 特別地；明顯地
=
especially
Lisa is good at several outdoor activities, most notably scuba diving.
麗莎擅長一些戶外活動，特別是潛水。
The media’s stance is notably biased against women.
媒體的立場很明顯地對婦女有偏見。
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toxicity
[tɑkˋsɪsətɪ]
n. 毒性
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attribute
[ˋætrə͵bjut]
n. 特質，特性
=
quality
Organizational ability is the most important attribute for a good manager.
組織能力是稱職的經理所需具備最重要的特質。
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leafy
[ˋlifɪ]
adj. 多葉的
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avocado
[͵ævəˋkɑdo]
n. 酪梨
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nutritional
[njuˋtrɪʃən!]
a. 營養的
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anti-inflammatory
[͵æntɪɪnˋflæmə͵torɪ]
a. 抗炎的
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broccoli
[ˋbrɑkəlɪ]
n. 綠花椰菜
Practical Phrases
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in terms of...
就……而言，從……方面來說
In terms ofmusic, I like jazz best. 就音樂而言，我最喜歡爵士樂。
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be keen on + V-ing
渴望要做……
Sandyis keen on studying abroad someday.
珊蒂巴不得有一天能出國深造。
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find one’s way into / to...
（物）得以出現在／到達／進入⋯⋯
Rhubarb found its way into Europe via the Silk Road.
大黃是經由絲路進到歐洲的。
