According to some Native American legends, each corn kernel houses a tiny spirit. When the fire gets too hot, it becomes angry and bursts out of the kernel’s hull. Of course, science says differently. Popcorn kernels pop when heated because they contain a small amount of water, which is stored inside a circle of soft starch.
The man’s finger swelled after the snake bit it.
該男子的手指被蛇咬後腫了起來。
The audience swelled to 50,000 before the concert came to an end.
演唱會結束前，觀眾人數暴增到五萬人。
A large swell appeared in the middle of the road.
路中央出現了一大片路面隆起。
高中 Level 3
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expose
[ɪkˋspoz]
vt. 暴露
The politician’s corruption was exposed by the press.
該政客的貪汙被新聞界披露了。
The film was ruined by beingexposed to light.
這捲底片因曝光而毀了。
To learn English well, you should expose yourself more tothis language.
要把英文學好，你就該多接觸這個語言。
高中 Level 4
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original
[əˋrɪdʒən!]
a. 原來的；原創的
n. 原著，原文
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innovative
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initial
The original plan was later changed. 最初的計畫後來有所更動。
Kelly has a very original idea.
凱莉有一個非常有創意的點子。
Have you read the original of the report?
這份報告的原文你看過了沒有？
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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contrary
[ˋkɑntrɛrɪ]
a. 相反的，對立的
n. 相反
The new regulations are contrary to the public interest.
新規定和公共利益相對立。
The camera was far from a bargain; on the contrary, it was too expensive.
這臺相機一點也不划算。相反地，它的價格太貴了。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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hull
[hʌl]
n. 船身，船殼
英檢中高
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starch
[stɑrtʃ]
n. 澱粉
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Celsius
[ˋsɛlsɪəs]
n. . 攝氏溫度（縮寫為 C）
In summer, the temperature can get as high as nearly 40 degrees Celsius in this area, but in winter it's much colder.
夏天時，這地區的氣溫可能高達攝氏近 40 度，但冬天時這裡天氣變得更冷。
高中 Level 6
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gel
[dʒɛl]
n. 凝膠
英檢中高
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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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burst open
猛然爆開／打開
The door burst open with a loud noise.
門隨著一聲巨響猛然打開了。
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be exposed to
暴露在⋯⋯
The workers were exposed to a dangerous chemical when the machine exploded.
機器爆炸時，工人們都暴露在危險的化學物品中。
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contrary to...
與⋯⋯相反（的是）
Contrary to popular belief, that country is filled with beautiful landscapes. 和一般認知不同的是，那個國家到處都是美景。
