If you are looking to enjoy a sweet, frozen treat, you may want to give gelato a try. Although similar to ice cream, gelato __1__ itself with its unique characteristics.
Gelato dates back to16th-century Italy, where it was __2__ by a cook and artist from Florence. First served to the famed Medici family, the treat derives its name from the Italian verb gelare, which __3__ to “freeze.” This smooth and creamydessert quickly became a favorite treat of both the nobility and the common people.
Those media companies have formed a combine.
這些媒體公司組成了一個聯盟。
With the help of the combine, harvesting became more efficient.
在聯合收割機的幫助下，收割作物變得更有效率。
高中 Level 2
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delight
[dɪˋlaɪt]
.vt. 使喜悅
n. 欣喜
The competition is sure to delight the audience.
這場比賽肯定會讓觀眾很開心。
Cole takes delight in cooking dinner for his family.
柯爾喜歡為家人下廚做晚餐。
To my delight, Charlie came back safe and sound from his journey. 令我高興的是，查理安然無恙地旅遊回來。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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derive
[dɪˋraɪv]
vt. 取得
vi. 源自
John derives a lot of pleasure from reading adventure stories.
約翰從閱讀冒險故事中得到許多樂趣。
The story derives from an old legend.
這篇故事源自一則古老傳說。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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creamy
[ˋkrimɪ]
a. 口感滑順的
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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。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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cone
[kon]
n. 圓錐體
I set a warning cone behind the car to avoid further accidents.
我在車後放了一個警示圓錐，以防意外再度發生。
高中 Level 3
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calorie
[ˋkælərɪ]
n. 卡路里
I can’t believe that Anna calculates how many calories she takes in every day.
我不敢相信安娜每天都會計算她攝取了多少卡路里。
高中 Level 4
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dense
[dɛns]
a. 稠密的
We have a dense population in Taipei.
臺北人口稠密。
Taipei is densely populated.
臺北人口稠密。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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intense
[ɪnˋtɛns]
a. 強烈的
=
strong
=
powerful
Mary’s anger towards her husband was too intense for her to forgive him.
瑪莉對她丈夫的恨意強烈到她無法原諒他。
I can’t stand the intense heat waves during the summer.
我無法忍受夏日強烈的熱浪。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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slightly
[ˋslaɪtlɪ]
adv. 輕微地；稍微地
September's sales were slightly worse than the average.
九月的業績比平均略差了些。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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scoop
[skup]
n. 勺子；一勺的量；獨家新聞
=
exclusive
Have you seen my measuring scoops? I’m going to make cookies tomorrow.
你有看到我的量匙嗎？我明天要做餅乾。
I bought two scoops of ice cream from the old man.
我跟那個老伯伯買了兩球冰淇淋。
Everyone’s interested in the inside scoop on that scandal.
大家都很想知道那則醜聞的獨家內幕。
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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nobility
[noˋbɪlətɪ]
n. 貴族 ; 高貴 (不可數)
I was astonished to know that Jack, a man I’ve known for ages, is actually descended from French nobility.
我很驚訝地發現傑克，一位我認識多年的男子，竟是法國貴族的後裔。
We shouldn't doubt the nobility of his intentions. This man is trying to help us!
我們不該懷疑他崇高的心意。這人是想幫我們忙吶!
高中 Level 5
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flavoring
[ˋflevrɪŋ]
n. 香料，調味料
英檢中級
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pastry
[ˋpestrɪ]
n. 糕點
This bakery is famous for its large selection of pastries and cakes.
這家麵包店因其糕點及蛋糕種類選擇豐富而聞名。
高中 Level 5
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cholesterol
[kəˋlɛstə͵rol]
n. . 膽固醇
Too much cholesterol in your body will increase the
risk of heart disease.
體內有太多膽固醇會增加心臟方面疾病的風險。
高中 Level 6
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churn
[tʃɝn]
vt. 用攪拌器攪拌（本文為動名詞用法）
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texture
[ˋtɛkstʃɚ]
n. （料子、紡織物的）質地，觸感；（食物、飲品的）口感
vt. 形成（不平滑、粗糙的）紋理
This scarf is made of 100 percent cashmere and has a very smooth texture.
這條圍巾是 100% 喀什米爾毛料做成，觸感非常柔軟。
The baker used a knife to texture the icing on the cake into an unusual pattern.
烘焙師傅用刀子將蛋糕上的糖霜刷成不尋常的紋路。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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date back (all the way) to + 時間∕時期
追溯至⋯⋯（時間）
My mother's antique table dates back to the early 1800s.
我老媽的古董桌可追溯至十九世紀初。
According to scientists, these fossils date back to 2000 BCE.
根據科學家的說法，這些化石可追溯至公元前兩千年。
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combine A with B
將 A 與 B 結合
Maybe we should combine the planwith Jeff’s idea.
也許我們應該將這計畫與傑夫的想法結合起來。
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look no further than...
只需參照⋯⋯，⋯⋯是最佳之選
If you want to learn more about maritime archaeology in Taiwan, you need to look no further than Evergreen Maritime Museum.
如果你想了解更多關於臺灣海洋考古的知識，只需找長榮海事博物館。
