While often associated with immediate destruction such as the collapsingof buildings and loss of lives, earthquakes have a far-reaching impact on the natural world as well. Recent research has revealed that seismic events can have a more profoundeffect on forests than previously anticipated, and it can last for decades.
John is a determined person. Any failure will only intensify his desire to try again.
約翰是個很有決心的人。任何的失敗只會加強他想要再度嘗試的慾望。
The drought intensified and spread.
這個旱災加劇並擴散開來。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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estimate
[ˋɛstə͵met]
.vt. 估計
It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration. 估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
Please give me a rough estimate of how much time you’ll need to complete the project.
你需要花多久時間完成這件案子，請給我一個大約的數字。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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tremor
[ˋtrɛmɚ]
n. 輕微地震；顫抖
=
earthquake
We felt a tremor while in the office this morning.
我們今早在辦公室有感覺到輕微的地震。
There was a tremor of fear in her voice.
88 她的聲音因為恐懼而微微顫動。
高中 Level 6
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far-reaching
[ˋfɑrˋritʃɪŋ]
a. & . 影響深遠的
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seismic
[ˋsaɪzmɪk]
adj. 地震
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plateau
[plæˋto]
n. 高原；停滯期
The athletic footwear market has reached a plateau.
運動鞋市場已經到達了停滯期。
英檢中高
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temperate
[ˋtɛmprɪt]
adj. 溫和的；節制的
As a public figure, Steve is temperate in his language.
身為一名公眾人物，史提夫說話相當節制。
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fracture
[ˋfræktʃɚ]
n. . 斷裂，骨折
While taking a shower, Vincent slipped in the
bathroom and ended up with a hairline fracture in
his arm.
文森在浴室洗澡的時候滑倒，結果手臂的骨頭出現一條很細
的裂痕。
Be careful. This material is prone to fracture when
placed under pressure.
小心。這種材料被壓到時很容易破裂。
Susan fractured herright arm and three ribs when
she was thrown from her horse.
蘇珊摔下馬時，摔斷了右臂和 3 根肋骨。
If the couple continues ignoring each other’s wishes
and keeps criticizing each other, their marriage will fracture.
如果這對夫妻繼續無視對方的期望又繼續互相批評，那麼他
們的婚姻是會破裂的。
The political party was fractured into three smaller
groups because of the scandal.
此政黨因為該醜聞而分裂成 3 個小團體。
高中 Level 6
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erosion
[ɪˋroʒən]
n. 腐蝕
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a tree ring
（樹木的）年輪
Practical Phrases
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apart from...
除了……
= aside from
John occasionally goes hiking. Apart from that, he hardly has any hobbies.
約翰偶爾會健行。除此之外，他幾乎沒有什麼嗜好。
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aside from...
除了……
Aside from fishing, Stanley also enjoys hiking. 除了釣魚外,史丹利也喜歡健行。
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in contrast
相對地，相較之下
Sarah is usually quiet. In contrast, her brother is always noisy.
莎拉通常很安靜。相較之下，她弟弟一向很吵。
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remind sb + that 子句
提醒某人⋯⋯
My friendʼs words reminded me that friendship should be based on trust.
我朋友的話語提醒我,友情應基於信任。
