Whether it’s playing in the park, hiking up a mountain, or lying on the beach, people love to spend time outside. Before we head out, we should use some form of sun protection. One popular form is sunscreen, which is usually applied directly to the skin to protect it from the sun’s harmful rays.
There are two main types of sunscreen. The first one is physical sunscreen, which is also called mineral sunscreen. It creates a physical barrier between the skin and the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Physical sunscreen scatters and reflects UV rays away from the skin. This type of sunscreen is ideal for people with sensitive skin because it sits on top of the skin without being absorbed. However, for the same reason, it can easily berubbed off and needs frequent reapplication.
The other choice is chemical sunscreen, or organic sunscreen. Unlike physical sunscreen, chemical sunscreen absorbs UV rays and turns them into heat. This heat is then released from the skin. However, chemical sunscreen needs to be absorbed by the skin to be protective, so it takes around 20 minutes to become effective.
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Words in Use
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protection
[prəˋtɛkʃən]
n. 保護
Jack was wearing a heavy coat as protection against the cold.
傑克穿著一件厚外套禦寒。
These kittens ran to their mother for protection.
這些小貓跑去找母貓尋求保護。
高中 Level 3
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protective
[prəˋtɛktɪv]
adj. 保護的
A boxer can easily be hurt if he doesn’t wear protective gear.
拳擊手要是不穿護具很容易就會受傷。
Some parents are too protective of their children.
有些父母過於保護他們的小孩。
高中 Level 2
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applied
[əˋplaɪd]
apply的動詞過去式、過去分詞
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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
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harm
[hɑrm]
vt. & n. 傷害
Smoking will do you great harm. Why don’t you just quit?
抽菸對你傷害很大。你幹嘛不乾脆戒掉？
Mary wouldn’t even harm a fly. How could she commit such a crime?
瑪莉心地非常善良。她怎麼可能會犯下這起案子呢？
高中 Level 3
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scatter
[ˋskætɚ]
vt. 撒；使分散
vi. 分散
n. 零星散布的東西
=
spread
You can scatter some sand on the ice so you don’t slip.
在冰上撒點沙子，這樣你就不會滑倒了。
The strong wind scattered the leaves all around.
一陣強風把葉子吹得四散。
The mob began to scatter in all directions after riot police fired tear gas.
鎮暴警察發射催淚瓦斯後，暴民開始四散離開。
There were no people in the square; just a scatter of birds.
廣場上沒有人，只有零星的鳥兒。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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heat
[hit]
vt. 使變熱
n. 熱（不可數）；溫度
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
你若受不了熱，就離開廚房吧。
You should cook the fish over a medium heat.
你應該以中火煮這條魚。
We heat our house during the cold season.
我們在寒冷的季節裡開暖氣溫暖整間房子。
We heated up some soup for lunch.
我們把一些湯加熱當午餐。
高中 Level 1
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release
[rɪˋlis]
vt. & n. 釋出，釋放（= let go of）；發行，發布
After ten years in prison, the prisoner was released this morning.
坐了 10 年牢後，那名囚犯今早獲釋。
The authorities concerned have released the names of those killed in the crash.
有關當局已發布這次空難的罹難者名單。
Simon’s good behavior earned him early release from prison.
賽門表現良好，因此可以提早出獄。
Marilyn Manson’s latest release again topped the charts.
瑪莉蓮．曼森發行的最新專輯再次橫掃排行榜冠軍。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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physical
[ˋfɪzɪk!]
a. 身體的，生理的；物理的；實體的,有形的
n. 健康檢查
Laura has been suffering from constant physical pain.
蘿拉飽受持續不斷的身體病痛。
The Law of Gravity is one of the most basic physicallaws you should know.
萬有引力定律是你應該知道的最基本物理定律之一。
You should have a physical (checkup) regularly.
你應該要定期做健康檢查。
高中 Level 4
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barrier
[ˋbærɪr]
n. 障礙（物）
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obstacle
=
hindrance
Laziness is a barrier to success.
懶惰是成功的絆腳石。
高中 Level 4
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reflect
[rɪˋflɛkt]
vt. 反射；反應
vi. 思考（與介詞 on 並用）
The mirror reflects sunlight.
鏡子會反射陽光。
The polls have reflected that welfare is the top issue with voters.
這些民調反應出福利制度才是選民關注的首要議題。
We took a moment to reflect on what we were about to do.
我們花了片刻時間思考我們要怎麼做。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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absorb
[əbˋsɔrb]
vt. 吸收；理解
Sponges are used to absorb liquids.
海綿可用來吸收液體。
I couldn’t absorb everything I read.
所有讀過的東西我並非都能理解。
I was so absorbed in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
I was so buried in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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reapplication
[rɪ͵æpləˋkeʃən]
n. 補擦，再次塗抹
Practical Phrases
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be applied to
被塗抹在⋯⋯
For best results, the cream should be applied to the face every day.
要達到最佳效果，乳霜應每天塗抹於臉上。
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be ideal for...
非常適合⋯⋯
This house is ideal for a family of five.
這棟房子非常適合五人家庭。
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be rubbed off
被磨掉
The paint on the door was rubbed off after years of use.
使用多年後，門上的油漆被磨掉了。
