The next season, Jokić didn’t slow down. In 2022, he won the MVP title again. Although he didn’t take home the award for a third time in 2023, he achieveda more important goal. He brought his team and the city of Denver their first NBA championship.
Jokić’s play was incredible when it countedthe most. While leading his team to victory, healso broke several records. After his historicperformance, he was given the NBA Finals MVP,recognizinghis abilities and contributions to his team’s success. The fact that he was the lowest draft pick in NBA history to win this award makes his story all the more inspiring.
If you work hard, you will eventually achieve your goals.
如果你努力，最後終將達成目標。
At this time, this project is 95 percent achieved.
目前這項計畫已經完成了 95%。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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count
[kaʊnt]
vt. & vi. & n. 計數
vi. 重要
Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.
雞孵出來之前先別數 / 如意算盤不要打得太早。 — 諺語
We counted down from ten to one to welcome the new year.
我們從 10 倒數到 1 來迎接新年。
The teacher did aquick count and realized one student was missing.
這名老師快速點了一下，發現少一個學生。
Every dollar counts.
每一塊錢都重要。
We can count on Ivy for help.
我們可以依賴艾薇的幫忙。
高中 Level 1
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historic
[hɪsˋtɔrɪk]
a. 有歷史性的；歷史上著名的
This invention is of historic significance.
這件發明具有歷史性的意義。
It was on this historic spot that the battle was fought.
那場戰役就是在這歷史上很著名的地方開打的。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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recognize
[ˋrɛkəg͵naɪz]
vt. 認出；承認，認可
After being separated for twenty years, Jack cannot recognize his daughter.
失散 20 年後，傑克認不出他的女兒來了。
Professor Rollins is recognized as one of the best educators in the country.
羅林斯教授是該國公認為最優秀的教育家之一。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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laid-back
[ˋled͵bæk]
a. 輕鬆隨興的，從容自在的
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homesick
[ˋhom͵sɪk]
a. 思鄉的
I couldn’t help feeling homesick on sleepless nights.
夜晚我睡不著時就忍不住會想家。
高中 Level 3
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championship
[ˋtʃæmpɪən͵ʃɪp]
n. 冠軍頭銜
Judging from Leo’s performance, many of us think he will surely win the championship.
從利歐的表現看來，我們很多人都認為他一定會贏得冠軍。
高中 Level 4
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contribution
[͵kɑntrəˋbjuʃən]
n. 捐獻；貢獻
Any contribution, large or small, will be appreciated.
任何捐獻，不論金額大小，我們都感激。
The ceasefire agreement would certainly make a great contributionto peace in that area.
該停火協定肯定會對該區的和平有重大貢獻。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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lifestyle
[ˋlaɪf͵staɪl]
n. 生活方式
The topic of the magazine this month is living a healthy lifestyle.
這本雜誌這個月的主題談的是如何過健康的生活方式。
高中 Level 3
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committed
[kəˋmɪtɪd]
a. 盡力的
=
devoted
=
dedicated
The new research center iscommitted to finding a cure for AIDS.
這家新的研究中心致力於找出治療愛滋病的方法。
高中 Level 4
Practical Phrases
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slow down... / slow... down
減緩／慢⋯⋯（的速度）
Your presentation is good, but remember to slow down the speed of your speech so that everyone can understand what you're saying.
你的報告很棒，但要記得放慢語速，這樣大家才能理解你在說什麼。
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in spite of
儘管……
= despite...
= notwithstanding
In spite of his dad’s warning, Paul went fishing alone. 儘管他爸爸提出警告，保羅還是獨自一個人釣魚去。
In spite of our best efforts, we couldn’t save the dying man.
