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The Oxford 5000 words

The Oxford 5000 is an expanded core word list for advanced learners of English. As well as the Oxford 3000 core word list, it includes an additional 2,000 words that are aligned to the CEFR, guiding advanced learners at B2-C1 level on the most useful high-level words to learn to expand their vocabulary.

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a (indefinite article)

一個

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indefinite articleA1

used before countable or singular nouns referring to people or things that have not already been mentionedvolume_up

用在可數名詞或單數名詞之前,指先前尚未提到的人或事物volume_up

a man/horse/unitvolume_up

一個男人/一匹馬/一個單位volume_up


verbB2

to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returningvolume_up

拋棄某人(尤指自己有責任照顧的人),並且無意再回來volume_up

The baby had been abandoned by its mother.volume_up

這個嬰兒被母親遺棄了。volume_up


nounA2

the fact that somebody/something is able to do somethingvolume_up

某人/某事物能夠做某事的能力volume_up

People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.volume_up

罹患這種疾病的人可能會喪失溝通能力。volume_up


able (adjective)

有能力的

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adjectiveA2

to have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do somethingvolume_up

具備做某事所需的技能、智力、機會等volume_up

You must be able to speak French for this job.volume_up

這份工作你必須會說法語。volume_up


verbC1

to officially end a law, a system or an institutionvolume_up

正式廢除某項法律、制度或機構volume_up

This tax should be abolished.volume_up

這項稅應該廢除。volume_up


nounC1

the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stagevolume_up

在懷孕早期刻意終止妊娠;墮胎volume_up

to support/oppose abortionvolume_up

支持/反對墮胎volume_up


about (preposition)

關於

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adverbA1

a little more or less than; a little before or aftervolume_up

大約;稍多或稍少一點;稍早或稍晚一點volume_up

It costs about $10.volume_up

這大約要價 10 美元。volume_up

prepositionA1

on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/somethingvolume_up

關於某人/某事物;與某人/某事物有關volume_up

a book about flowersvolume_up

一本關於花卉的書volume_up


above (preposition)

多於

A1
adverbA1

at or to a higher placevolume_up

在較高的地方;往較高的地方volume_up

Put it on the shelf above.volume_up

把它放在上面的架子上。volume_up

prepositionA1

at or to a higher place or position than something/somebodyvolume_up

在高於某物/某人的位置;到高於某物/某人的位置volume_up

The water came above our knees.volume_up

水淹過了我們的膝蓋。volume_up


adverbA2

in or to a foreign countryvolume_up

在國外;到國外volume_up

to go/travel/live/study abroadvolume_up

出國/到國外旅行/居住/留學volume_up


nounC1

the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is awayvolume_up

某人不在通常應該在的地方;缺席的場合或期間volume_up

The decision was made in my absence (= while I was not there).volume_up

這項決定是在我不在場時做成的(=我不在那裡的時候)。volume_up


adjectiveC1

not in a place because of illness, etc.volume_up

因生病等原因而不在某處的;缺席的volume_up

He was absent from work for two weeks.volume_up

他有兩個星期沒去上班。volume_up


adjectiveB2

total and completevolume_up

完全的;徹底的volume_up

I've joined a class for absolute beginners.volume_up

我報名了一個專為零基礎初學者開設的班。volume_up


adverbB1

used to emphasize that something is completely truevolume_up

用來強調某事完全屬實;絕對地volume_up

You're absolutely right.volume_up

你說得完全正確。volume_up


verbB2

to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space aroundvolume_up

從表面或周圍空間吸收液體、氣體或其他物質volume_up

Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.volume_up

植物會吸收空氣中的二氧化碳。volume_up


adjectiveB2

based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situationvolume_up

根據一般概念而非任何特定的真實人物、事物或情境的;抽象的volume_up

abstract knowledge/principlesvolume_up

抽象的知識/原理volume_up


adjectiveC1

extremely silly; not logical and sensiblevolume_up

極為愚蠢的;不合邏輯、不合情理的volume_up

That uniform makes the guards look absurd.volume_up

那套制服讓警衛看起來很荒謬。volume_up


nounC1

a large quantity that is more than enoughvolume_up

多到綽綽有餘的數量;豐富;充足volume_up

The brochure promised beautiful walks with an abundance of wildlife.volume_up

這本手冊承諾有美麗的步道和豐富的野生動物。volume_up


nounC1

the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmfulvolume_up

以錯誤或有害的方式使用某物;濫用volume_up

alcohol/drug abusevolume_up

酗酒/濫用藥物volume_up

verbC1

to make bad use of something, or to use so much of something that it harms your healthvolume_up

不當使用某物,或過度使用某物以致危害健康volume_up

to abuse alcohol/drugsvolume_up

酗酒/濫用藥物volume_up


adjectiveB1

connected with education, especially studying in schools and universitiesvolume_up

與教育有關的,尤指學校與大學裡的學習;學術的volume_up

high/low academic standardsvolume_up

高/低的學術水準volume_up

nounB2

a person who teaches and/or does research at a university or collegevolume_up

在大學或學院任教及/或從事研究的人;學者volume_up

a leading/distinguished/prominent academicvolume_up

一位頂尖的/傑出的/知名的學者volume_up


nounC1

a school or college for special trainingvolume_up

提供專門訓練的學校或學院volume_up

She trained at the Royal Academy of Music.volume_up

她曾在皇家音樂學院受訓。volume_up


verbC1

to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earliervolume_up

變得更快或更早發生;使某事更快或更早發生;加速volume_up

Inflation continues to accelerate.volume_up

通貨膨脹持續加速。volume_up


nounB2

a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area or social class a person comes from; how well somebody pronounces a particular languagevolume_up

說某種語言時的發音方式,可顯示一個人來自哪個國家、地區或社會階層;某人說某種語言的發音好壞;口音volume_up

a northern/Dublin/Scottish accentvolume_up

北方/都柏林/蘇格蘭口音volume_up


verbA2

to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.volume_up

樂意接受別人給予的東西;對提議、邀請等說「好」volume_up

He asked me to marry him and I accepted.volume_up

他向我求婚,我答應了。volume_up


adjectiveB2

agreed or approved of by most people in a societyvolume_up

社會上大多數人同意或認可的;可接受的volume_up

Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour.volume_up

孩子必須學會社會上可接受的行為。volume_up


nounC1

the act of accepting a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc.volume_up

接受禮物、邀請、提議等的行為volume_up

Please confirm your acceptance of this offer in writing.volume_up

請以書面確認你接受這項提議。volume_up


nounB1

the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/somethingvolume_up

使用某物或見到某人/某物的機會或權利volume_up

High-speed internet access has become a necessity.volume_up

高速網路連線已經成為必需品。volume_up

verbB1

to open a computer file or use a computer systemvolume_up

開啟電腦檔案或使用電腦系統;存取volume_up

Most people use their phones to access the internet.volume_up

大多數人都用手機上網。volume_up


adjectiveC1

that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.volume_up

可以到達、進入、使用或看到的volume_up

The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.volume_up

這片偏遠的沙漠地區只能搭直升機前往。volume_up


nounA2

an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damagevolume_up

意外發生並造成傷害或損失的不幸事件,尤指發生在交通工具上的;事故volume_up

a car/road/traffic accidentvolume_up

汽車/道路/交通事故volume_up


adverbB2

by chance; in a way that was not plannedvolume_up

偶然地;並非出於計畫地volume_up

I accidentally hit him in the face.volume_up

我不小心打到他的臉。volume_up


verbB2

to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sitvolume_up

提供某人房間或空間供其睡覺、居住或就坐;容納volume_up

The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.volume_up

這家飯店最多可容納 500 位客人。volume_up


nounB1

a place to live, work or stay involume_up

居住、工作或暫住的地方;住處volume_up

rented/temporary accommodationvolume_up

租來的/臨時的住處volume_up


verbB2

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/somethingvolume_up

與某人/某物一同前往某處;陪同volume_up

His wife accompanied him on the trip.volume_up

他太太陪他一起去旅行。volume_up


verbB2

to succeed in doing or completing somethingvolume_up

成功地做到或完成某事volume_up

The first part of the plan has been safely accomplished.volume_up

計畫的第一部分已順利完成。volume_up


nounC1

an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of workvolume_up

經過大量努力後完成或達成的了不起的事;成就volume_up

It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments.volume_up

那是這位總統最偉大的成就之一。volume_up


nounC1

according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be donevolume_up

按照規定,或按照某人所說應有的方式volume_up

in accordance with legal requirementsvolume_up

依照法律規定volume_up


adverbC1

in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situationvolume_up

依照特定情況中已經做過或說過的事,以相應的方式volume_up

We have to discover his plans and act accordingly.volume_up

我們必須查明他的計畫,然後採取相應的行動。volume_up


prepositionA2

as stated or reported by somebody/somethingvolume_up

根據某人/某資料來源所說或所報導volume_up

According to Mick, it's a great movie.volume_up

根據米克的說法,那是一部很棒的電影。volume_up


nounB1

an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.volume_up

某人與銀行等機構之間的安排,可在其中存錢、提款等;帳戶volume_up

I don't have a bank account.volume_up

我沒有銀行帳戶。volume_up

verbB2

to have the opinion that somebody/something is a particular thingvolume_up

認為某人/某物是某種樣子;視為volume_up

In English law a person is accounted innocent until they are proved guilty.volume_up

依英國法律,一個人在被證明有罪之前都被視為無罪。volume_up


nounC1

the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are askedvolume_up

必須為自己的決定或行為負責,並在被問及時加以說明;問責volume_up

proposals for greater police accountabilityvolume_up

加強警察問責的提案volume_up


adjectiveC1

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are askedvolume_up

必須為自己的決定或行為負責、並在被問及時加以說明的volume_up

The state spends taxpayers’ money and should be held accountable.volume_up

政府花的是納稅人的錢,就應該負起責任。volume_up


nounB2

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accountsvolume_up

工作是記帳或查核財務帳目的人;會計師volume_up

We talked to the company’s chief accountant.volume_up

我們和公司的總會計師談過。volume_up


verbC1

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of timevolume_up

在一段時間內逐漸積聚越來越多的某物;累積volume_up

I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.volume_up

我好像累積了很多書。volume_up


nounC1

the process of gradually increasing or getting more and more of something over a period of timevolume_up

在一段時間內逐漸增加或積聚越來越多的過程;累積volume_up

the accumulation of wealthvolume_up

財富的累積volume_up


nounB2

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakesvolume_up

精確或正確的狀態;能熟練且不出錯地做某事的能力volume_up

They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file.volume_up

他們質疑檔案中那些資訊的正確性。volume_up


adjectiveB2

correct and true in every detailvolume_up

每個細節都正確而真實的;準確的volume_up

an accurate description/picture of somethingvolume_up

對某事物準確的描述/描繪volume_up


adverbB2

in a way that is correct and true in every detailvolume_up

以每個細節都正確而真實的方式;準確地volume_up

The article accurately reflects public opinion.volume_up

這篇文章準確反映了民意。volume_up


nounC1

a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebodyvolume_up

指稱某人做了錯事或違法之事的說法;指控某人的行為volume_up

I don't want to make an accusation until I have some proof.volume_up

在拿到證據之前,我不想提出指控。volume_up


verbB2

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of somethingvolume_up

說某人做了錯事或犯了某種罪;指控volume_up

to accuse somebody of murder/a crimevolume_up

指控某人謀殺/犯罪volume_up


nounC1

a person who is on trial for committing a crimevolume_up

因犯罪而受審的人;被告volume_up

The accused was found innocent.volume_up

被告被判無罪。volume_up


verbA2

to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long timevolume_up

成功達到某個目標、地位或標準,尤指經過長期努力後volume_up

He had finally achieved success.volume_up

他終於獲得了成功。volume_up


nounB1

a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skillvolume_up

某人成功做到的事,尤指憑自己的努力與技能達成的;成就volume_up

the greatest scientific achievement of the decadevolume_up

這十年來最偉大的科學成就volume_up


adjectiveC1

that contains acid or has the essential characteristics of an acid; that has a pH of less than sevenvolume_up

含酸的;具有酸的基本特性的;pH 值小於七的volume_up

Rye is tolerant of poor, acid soils.volume_up

黑麥能耐貧瘠的酸性土壤。volume_up

nounB2

a chemical, usually a liquid, that contains hydrogen and has a pH of less than seven. The hydrogen can be replaced by a metal to form a salt. Acids usually have a bitter sharp taste and can often burn holes in or damage things they touch.volume_up

一種化學物質,通常為液體,含有氫且 pH 值小於七。其中的氫可被金屬取代而形成鹽。酸通常帶有苦澀刺激的味道,且常會在所接觸的物體上燒出洞或造成損壞。volume_up

The acid burned a hole in her coat.volume_up

那酸在她的外套上燒出一個洞。volume_up


verbB2

to accept that something is truevolume_up

承認某事屬實volume_up

She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.volume_up

她拒絕承認有改革的必要。volume_up


verbB2

to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviourvolume_up

憑自己的努力、能力或表現而獲得某物volume_up

She has acquired a good knowledge of English.volume_up

她已經學得一口不錯的英文。volume_up


nounC1

the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.volume_up

取得某物(尤指知識、技能等)的過程;習得volume_up

theories of child language acquisitionvolume_up

兒童語言習得的理論volume_up


nounC1

a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metresvolume_up

土地面積單位,等於 4,840 平方碼,約 4,050 平方公尺;英畝volume_up

3 000 acres of parklandvolume_up

3,000 英畝的公園綠地volume_up


adverbA1

from one side to the other sidevolume_up

從一邊到另一邊volume_up

It's too wide. We can't swim across.volume_up

太寬了,我們沒辦法游過去。volume_up

prepositionA1

from one side to the other side of somethingvolume_up

從某物的一邊到另一邊;橫越volume_up

He walked across the field.volume_up

他走過那片田野。volume_up


act (verb)

行為

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nounB1

a particular thing that somebody doesvolume_up

某人所做的某件特定的事;行為volume_up

You have committed a serious criminal act.volume_up

你犯下了嚴重的犯罪行為。volume_up

verbA2

to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situationvolume_up

為了特定目的或為了處理某種情況而做某事;採取行動volume_up

It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.volume_up

我們必須採取行動阻止雨林遭到破壞,這一點至關重要。volume_up


nounA1

the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situationvolume_up

為了促成某事或處理某種情況而去做某事的過程;行動volume_up

The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.volume_up

如果這些美麗的動物要能存活下來,現在正是採取行動的時候。volume_up


verbB2

to make something such as a device or chemical process start workingvolume_up

使裝置或化學程序之類的東西開始運作;啟動volume_up

The burglar alarm is activated by movement.volume_up

這個防盜警報器會因移動而啟動。volume_up


nounC1

the act of making something such as a device or chemical process start workingvolume_up

使裝置或化學程序之類的東西開始運作的行為;活化volume_up

The activation of several target genes results in two major effects.volume_up

數個標的基因的活化造成了兩項主要效應。volume_up


active (adjective)

積極的

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adjectiveA2

always busy doing things, especially physical activitiesvolume_up

總是忙著做事的,尤指從事體能活動;活躍的volume_up

Staying physically active in later years can also keep you feeling younger.volume_up

上了年紀仍保持身體活躍,也能讓人覺得自己比較年輕。volume_up


nounC1

a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aimsvolume_up

為促成政治或社會變革而努力的人,尤指某個有特定目標的組織成員;社運人士volume_up

human/civil/animal rights activistsvolume_up

人權/公民權/動物權運動人士volume_up


nounA1

a thing that you do for interest or pleasurevolume_up

出於興趣或樂趣而從事的事;活動volume_up

leisure/outdoor/recreational activitiesvolume_up

休閒/戶外/娛樂活動volume_up


nounA1

a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a professionvolume_up

在舞台上、電視上或電影中演出的人,尤指以此為職業;演員volume_up

Both lead actors (= the ones who play the main parts) are outstanding.volume_up

兩位主角(=飾演主要角色的演員)都表現出色。volume_up


nounA1

a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a professionvolume_up

在舞台上、電視上或電影中演出的女性,尤指以此為職業;女演員volume_up

The Oscar-winning actress has taken a break from acting.volume_up

這位奧斯卡得獎女演員暫時息影了。volume_up


adjectiveB2

used to emphasize something that is real or exists in factvolume_up

用來強調某事是真實的或確實存在的volume_up

James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older.volume_up

詹姆斯看起來比他太太年輕,但事實上(=實際上)他大她五歲。volume_up


adverbA2

used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really truevolume_up

用於口語中,強調某項事實或評論,或強調某事確實屬實volume_up

What did she actually say?volume_up

她到底說了什麼?volume_up


adjectiveC1

very serious or severevolume_up

非常嚴重的;嚴峻的volume_up

There is an acute shortage of water.volume_up

水資源嚴重短缺。volume_up


ad (noun)

廣告

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nounB1

a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or servicevolume_up

告知大眾某項產品、職缺或服務的告示、圖片或影片;廣告volume_up

The TV ads were first run last year.volume_up

那些電視廣告是去年首次播出的。volume_up


verbB2

to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situationvolume_up

改變自己的行為,以便更順利地應付新的情況;適應volume_up

It's amazing how soon you adapt.volume_up

你適應得這麼快,真令人驚訝。volume_up


nounC1

the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situationvolume_up

為配合新的目的或情況而改變某物,或某物被改變的過程;改造、改編volume_up

the adaptation of buildings for military purposesvolume_up

把建築物改造成軍事用途volume_up


add (verb)

添加

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verbA1

to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.volume_up

把某物和其他東西加在一起,以增加大小、數目、數量等volume_up

Next add the flour.volume_up

接著加入麵粉。volume_up


nounB2

the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmfulvolume_up

無法停止使用某物或從事某種習慣(尤指有害者)的狀態;成癮volume_up

cocaine addictionvolume_up

古柯鹼成癮volume_up


nounB1

a thing that is added to something elsevolume_up

加到其他東西上的事物;新增的部分volume_up

All of these technologies are fairly recent additions.volume_up

這些技術全都是相當新近才加入的。volume_up


adjectiveB2

more than was first mentioned or is usualvolume_up

比原先提到的或比通常更多的;額外的volume_up

additional resources/funds/security/funding/costsvolume_up

額外的資源/經費/維安/資金/成本volume_up


adverbB2

in a way that is more than was first mentioned or is usualvolume_up

以比原先提到的或比通常更多的方式;此外volume_up

Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours.volume_up

此外,公車在星期日也會行駛,每兩小時一班。volume_up


nounA1

details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sentvolume_up

某人居住或工作地點的詳細資料,也是信件等可寄達之處;地址volume_up

What's your name and address?volume_up

請問你的姓名和地址?volume_up

verbB2

to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with itvolume_up

思考某個問題或情況,並決定要如何處理;著手處理volume_up

Your essay does not address the real issues.volume_up

你的文章並沒有處理到真正的問題。volume_up


adjectiveB2

enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or needvolume_up

數量足夠或品質夠好,能符合特定用途或需求的volume_up

They'll need an adequate supply of hot water.volume_up

他們會需要充足的熱水供應。volume_up


adverbB2

in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or needvolume_up

以數量足夠或品質夠好、能符合特定用途或需求的方式volume_up

Are you adequately insured?volume_up

你的保險保得夠嗎?volume_up


verbC1

to stick to somethingvolume_up

黏附在某物上volume_up

Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells.volume_up

這種細菌一旦進入血液,就會附著在紅血球的表面。volume_up


adjectiveC1

next to somethingvolume_up

緊鄰某物的;毗鄰的volume_up

The planes landed on adjacent runways.volume_up

那些飛機降落在相鄰的跑道上。volume_up


verbB2

to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work bettervolume_up

稍微改變某物,使其更適合新的條件或運作得更好;調整volume_up

Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly.volume_up

注意急轉彎,並相應調整車速。volume_up


nounC1

a small change made to something in order to correct or improve itvolume_up

為了修正或改善某物而做的小改變;調整volume_up

I've made a few adjustments to the design.volume_up

我對設計做了幾處調整。volume_up


verbC1

to manage and organize the affairs of a company, an organization, a country, etc.volume_up

管理及組織公司、組織、國家等的事務volume_up

to administer a charity/fund/schoolvolume_up

管理一個慈善機構/基金/學校volume_up


nounB2

the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institutionvolume_up

為規劃、組織與經營企業、學校或其他機構所做的工作;行政管理volume_up

Administration costs are passed on to the customer.volume_up

行政成本會轉嫁給顧客。volume_up


adjectiveC1

connected with organizing the work of a business or an institutionvolume_up

與組織企業或機構的工作有關的;行政的volume_up

an administrative job/assistant/errorvolume_up

行政工作/助理/疏失volume_up


nounC1

a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.volume_up

負責管理及組織公司或機構的公共事務或商務的人,或在辦公室處理紀錄、帳目等的人;管理人員volume_up

Such organizational decisions are made by the hospital administrators.volume_up

這類組織上的決定是由醫院的管理人員做出的。volume_up


verbB1

to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualitiesvolume_up

因某人的作為或特質而敬佩他volume_up

I really admire your enthusiasm.volume_up

我真的很佩服你的熱忱。volume_up


nounC1

the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organizationvolume_up

接納某人進入機構、組織等的行為;進入某地或加入機構、組織的權利volume_up

Hospital admission is not necessary in most cases.volume_up

多數情況下並不需要住院。volume_up


verbB1

to agree, often unwillingly, that something is truevolume_up

承認某事屬實(往往是不情願地)volume_up

I admit.volume_up

我承認。volume_up


nounC1

a young person who is developing from a child into an adultvolume_up

正從兒童發展為成人的年輕人;青少年volume_up

adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and the problems they facevolume_up

13 到 18 歲之間的青少年以及他們面臨的問題volume_up


verbB2

to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)volume_up

把別人的孩子接進自己家中,成為其法定父母;收養volume_up

a campaign to encourage childless couples to adoptvolume_up

一項鼓勵無子女夫妻收養孩子的活動volume_up


nounC1

the act of adopting a child; the fact of being adoptedvolume_up

收養孩子的行為;被收養這件事volume_up

She put the baby up for adoption.volume_up

她把孩子送出去讓人收養。volume_up


adjectiveA2

fully grown or developedvolume_up

完全長成或發育成熟的;成年的volume_up

preparing young people for adult lifevolume_up

讓年輕人為成年生活做好準備volume_up

nounA1

a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actionsvolume_up

已完全長大、須為自己的行為負法律責任的人;成年人volume_up

Children must be accompanied by an adult.volume_up

兒童必須由成人陪同。volume_up


adjectiveB2

done or given before something is going to happenvolume_up

在某事發生之前做的或給的;事先的volume_up

Please give us advance warning of any changes.volume_up

若有任何變動,請事先通知我們。volume_up

nounB2

progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understandingvolume_up

某項活動或某個知識領域中的進展或發展;進步volume_up

We live in an age of rapid technological advance.volume_up

我們生活在科技快速進步的時代。volume_up

verbB2

if knowledge, technology, etc. advances, it develops and improvesvolume_up

(知識、科技等)發展並改進;進步volume_up

Technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid pace.volume_up

科技正以驚人的速度進步。volume_up


adjectiveB1

having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.volume_up

具備最現代、最新發展的想法、方法等的;先進的volume_up

Scientists are working on highly advanced technology to replace fossil fuels.volume_up

科學家正在研發高度先進的技術,以取代化石燃料。volume_up


nounA2

a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other peoplevolume_up

讓你比別人更好或更成功的事物;優勢volume_up

a distinct/significant/huge advantagevolume_up

明顯的/重大的/極大的優勢volume_up


nounA2

an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of eventsvolume_up

不尋常、刺激或危險的經歷、旅程或一連串事件;冒險volume_up

her adventures travelling in Africavolume_up

她在非洲旅行的種種冒險經歷volume_up


adjectiveC1

negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good resultvolume_up

負面而令人不快的;不太可能帶來好結果的;不利的volume_up

adverse change/circumstances/weather conditionsvolume_up

不利的變化/處境/天候狀況volume_up


verbA2

to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use itvolume_up

向大眾宣傳某項產品或服務,以吸引人購買或使用;做廣告volume_up

If you want to attract customers you need to advertise.volume_up

如果想吸引顧客,你就得打廣告。volume_up


nounA2

a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or servicevolume_up

告知大眾某項產品、職缺或服務的告示、圖片或影片;廣告volume_up

a newspaper/television advertisementvolume_up

報紙/電視廣告volume_up


nounA2

the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.volume_up

透過電視、報紙、網路等向大眾宣傳事物的活動與行業;廣告業volume_up

Cigarette advertising has been banned.volume_up

香菸廣告已遭禁止。volume_up


nounA1

an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situationvolume_up

關於某人在特定情況下該怎麼做的意見或建議volume_up

expert/practical/professional/medical advicevolume_up

專家的/實用的/專業的/醫療上的建議volume_up


verbB1

to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situationvolume_up

告訴某人你認為他在特定情況下該怎麼做;建議volume_up

I would strongly advise against going out on your own.volume_up

我強烈建議你不要獨自外出。volume_up


nounC1

a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or actionvolume_up

支持某人,或公開為某人、某項公共計畫或行動發聲的人;倡議者volume_up

an advocate for hospital workersvolume_up

一位為醫院員工發聲的倡議者volume_up

verbC1

to support something publiclyvolume_up

公開支持某事;倡導volume_up

The group does not advocate the use of violence.volume_up

該團體並不主張使用暴力。volume_up


adjectiveC1

connected with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful thingsvolume_up

與美、藝術以及對美好事物的鑑賞有關的;美學的volume_up

the aesthetic appeal of the songsvolume_up

這些歌曲在美感上的吸引力volume_up


nounB2

events that are of public interest or political importancevolume_up

涉及公眾利益或具政治重要性的事件;事務volume_up

world/international affairsvolume_up

世界/國際事務volume_up


verbA2

to produce a change in somebody/somethingvolume_up

對某人/某物造成改變;影響volume_up

How will these changes affect us?volume_up

這些改變會如何影響我們?volume_up


nounC1

the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about themvolume_up

非常喜歡或愛某人/某物並關心他們的感情;情感、疼愛volume_up

Children need lots of love and affection.volume_up

孩子需要許多的愛與關懷。volume_up


verbB1

to have enough money to be able to buy or do somethingvolume_up

有足夠的錢可以買某物或做某事;負擔得起volume_up

Can we afford a new car?volume_up

我們買得起一輛新車嗎?volume_up


adjectiveB2

cheap enough that people can afford to pay it or buy itvolume_up

便宜到人們負擔得起的;價格實惠的volume_up

We offer quality products at affordable prices.volume_up

我們以實惠的價格提供優質產品。volume_up


adjectiveA1

feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffervolume_up

感到害怕的;因為認為自己可能受傷或受苦而恐懼的volume_up

Don't be afraid.volume_up

別害怕。volume_up


adverbA2

later in time; afterwardsvolume_up

在較晚的時候;後來volume_up

I heard that he'd died.volume_up

後來我聽說他過世了。volume_up

conjunctionA2

at a time later than something; when something has finishedvolume_up

在某事之後的時間;某事結束之後volume_up

I'll call you after I've spoken to them.volume_up

我跟他們談過之後會打電話給你。volume_up

prepositionA1

later than something; following something in timevolume_up

比某事晚;在時間上接續某事之後volume_up

We'll leave after lunch.volume_up

我們午餐後就走。volume_up


nounC1

the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc.volume_up

因重大(通常是不愉快的)事件,尤指戰爭、意外等而形成的局面;後續情況volume_up

A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war.volume_up

戰後進行了大量的重建工作。volume_up


nounA1

the period of time from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o’clock in the eveningvolume_up

從中午 12 點到傍晚約 6 點的時段;下午volume_up

this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoonvolume_up

今天/昨天/明天下午volume_up


adverbB2

at a later time; after an event that has already been mentionedvolume_up

在較晚的時候;在已經提到的事件之後;後來volume_up

Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said.volume_up

事後她為自己說過的話感到抱歉。volume_up


adverbA1

one more time; on another occasionvolume_up

再一次;在另一個場合volume_up

This must never happen again.volume_up

這種事絕不能再發生。volume_up


prepositionA2

opposing or disagreeing with somebody/somethingvolume_up

反對或不同意某人/某事volume_up

the fight against terrorismvolume_up

反恐戰爭volume_up


nounA1

the number of years that a person has lived or a thing has existedvolume_up

一個人活過的年數,或一件事物存在的年數;年齡volume_up

You're the same age as my brother.volume_up

你和我哥哥同年。volume_up

verbB1

to become oldervolume_up

變老;上年紀volume_up

As he aged, his memory got worse.volume_up

隨著年紀增長,他的記憶力變差了。volume_up


aged (adjective)

老年的

B1
adjectiveB1

of the age ofvolume_up

年齡為……的volume_up

They have two children aged six and nine.volume_up

他們有兩個孩子,分別是六歲和九歲。volume_up


nounB2

a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizationsvolume_up

提供某項特定服務的企業或組織,尤指代表其他企業或組織者;代理商、業務機構volume_up

She works for an advertising agency.volume_up

她在一家廣告公司上班。volume_up


nounB2

a list of items to be discussed at a meetingvolume_up

會議中要討論的事項清單;議程volume_up

We have a very full agenda of issues to discuss.volume_up

我們有滿滿一份議題要討論。volume_up


nounB1

a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc.volume_up

在商業、政治等領域代表他人行事或處理他人事務的人;代理人、經紀人volume_up

Our agent in New York deals with all US sales.volume_up

我們在紐約的代理商負責所有美國地區的銷售。volume_up


nounC1

feelings of anger and hate that may result in threatening or violent behaviourvolume_up

可能導致威脅或暴力行為的憤怒與仇恨情緒;攻擊性volume_up

The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.volume_up

研究顯示,電玩可能引發攻擊性。volume_up


adjectiveB2

angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attackvolume_up

憤怒而且行為帶有威脅性的;隨時準備攻擊的volume_up

Seals have been known to exhibit aggressive behaviour towards swimmers.volume_up

已知海豹會對游泳的人做出攻擊行為。volume_up


adverbA1

used in expressions of time with the simple past tense to show how far in the past something happenedvolume_up

與簡單過去式連用的時間表達,用來表示某事發生在多久以前volume_up

two weeks/months/years agovolume_up

兩星期前/幾個月前/幾年前volume_up


verbA1

to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinionvolume_up

與某人意見相同;表示自己有相同的看法;同意volume_up

I had to agree.volume_up

我只好同意。volume_up


nounB1

an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebodyvolume_up

與某人達成的安排、承諾或契約;協議volume_up

an international peace agreementvolume_up

一項國際和平協議volume_up


adjectiveC1

connected with the science or practice of farmingvolume_up

與農業科學或農耕實務有關的volume_up

agricultural policy/land/production/developmentvolume_up

農業政策/土地/生產/發展volume_up


nounB2

the science or practice of farmingvolume_up

農耕的科學或實務;農業volume_up

The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.volume_up

過去十年間從事農業的人數減少了。volume_up


ah (exclamation)

啊

A2
exclamationA2

used to express surprise, pleasure or sympathy, or when you disagree with somebodyvolume_up

用來表達驚訝、高興或同情,或表示不同意volume_up

Ah, there you are!volume_up

啊,你在這裡啊!volume_up


adverbB1

further forward in space or time; in frontvolume_up

在空間或時間上更往前;在前面volume_up

I'll run ahead and warn them.volume_up

我先跑到前面去警告他們。volume_up


aid (verb)

援助

B2
nounB2

money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situationsvolume_up

送去幫助處境困難的國家的金錢、食物等;援助volume_up

humanitarian/food/medical aidvolume_up

人道/糧食/醫療援助volume_up

verbB2

to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easiervolume_up

幫助某人/某事,尤指使其變得更容易;協助volume_up

The test is designed to aid in the diagnosis of various diseases.volume_up

這項檢驗是設計來協助診斷各種疾病的。volume_up


aide (noun)

助理

C1
nounC1

a person who helps another person, especially a politician, in their jobvolume_up

在工作上協助他人(尤指政治人物)的人;助手、幕僚volume_up

White House aidesvolume_up

白宮幕僚volume_up


aids (noun)

愛滋病

B2
nounB2

a serious illness caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body’s ability to resist infection (the abbreviation for ‘Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome’)volume_up

由一種稱為 HIV 的病毒所引起的嚴重疾病,會破壞人體抵抗感染的能力(「後天免疫缺乏症候群」的縮寫)volume_up

the AIDS epidemicvolume_up

愛滋病疫情volume_up


aim (verb)

目的

B1
nounB1

the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achievevolume_up

做某事的目的;某人想要達成的事;目標volume_up

the stated aims of the studyvolume_up

這項研究所述的目標volume_up

verbB1

to try or plan to achieve somethingvolume_up

設法或計畫達成某事volume_up

He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot).volume_up

他一向志向高遠(=力求有一番大作為)。volume_up


air (noun)

空氣

A1
nounA1

the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathevolume_up

包圍著地球、供我們呼吸的混合氣體;空氣volume_up

Let's go out for some fresh air.volume_up

我們出去透透氣吧。volume_up


nounB2

any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengersvolume_up

任何能飛行並載運貨物或乘客的交通工具;航空器volume_up

fighter/transport/military aircraftvolume_up

戰鬥機/運輸機/軍用機volume_up


nounA2

a company that provides regular flights to take passengers and goods to different placesvolume_up

提供定期航班、載運乘客與貨物到各地的公司;航空公司volume_up

an airline pilot/passengervolume_up

航空公司的機師/乘客volume_up


nounA1

a place where planes land and take off and that has buildings for passengers to wait involume_up

飛機起降、並設有供旅客等候之建築的場所;機場volume_up

Gatwick Airportvolume_up

蓋威克機場volume_up


nounB1

a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problemvolume_up

警告人們有危險或問題的巨大聲響或訊號;警報volume_up

She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous).volume_up

她決定發出警報(=警告人們情況很危險)。volume_up

verbB2

to make somebody anxious or afraidvolume_up

使某人焦慮或害怕volume_up

I can only guess that they don't want to alarm the public yet.volume_up

我只能猜想他們還不想驚動大眾。volume_up


conjunctionC1

althoughvolume_up

雖然;儘管volume_up

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly, to help us.volume_up

他最後還是答應幫我們,儘管很不情願。volume_up


nounB1

a book in which you keep photographs, stamps, etc.volume_up

用來收藏照片、郵票等的簿子volume_up

a photo albumvolume_up

相簿volume_up


nounB1

drinks such as beer, wine, etc. that can make people drunkvolume_up

啤酒、葡萄酒等會使人喝醉的飲料;酒精volume_up

He never drinks alcohol.volume_up

他從不喝酒。volume_up


adjectiveB1

connected with or containing alcoholvolume_up

與酒精有關的或含有酒精的volume_up

alcoholic drinks/beveragesvolume_up

含酒精的飲料volume_up


adjectiveC1

able to think quickly; quick to notice thingsvolume_up

能快速思考的;能迅速察覺事物的;警覺的volume_up

Suddenly he found himself awake and fully alert.volume_up

他忽然發現自己已經清醒,而且十分警覺。volume_up

nounC1

a situation in which people are watching for danger and ready to deal with itvolume_up

人們留意危險並準備好加以應付的狀態;戒備volume_up

Police are warning the public to be on the alert for suspicious packages.volume_up

警方提醒民眾提高警覺,注意可疑包裹。volume_up

verbC1

to warn somebody about a dangerous situation or one that requires immediate actionvolume_up

就危險或需要立即處理的情況向某人示警volume_up

Neighbours quickly alerted the emergency services.volume_up

鄰居迅速通報了緊急救援單位。volume_up


adjectiveC1

strange and frightening; different from what you are used tovolume_up

陌生而令人害怕的;與你所習慣的不同的volume_up

an alien environmentvolume_up

一個陌生的環境volume_up

nounB2

a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or workvolume_up

不具有自己所居住或工作之國家國籍的人;外國人volume_up

an illegal alienvolume_up

非法外國人volume_up


verbC1

to arrange something in the correct position, or to be in the correct position, in relation to something else, especially in a straight linevolume_up

把某物排列在正確的位置,或位於正確的位置(尤指成一直線);對齊volume_up

Make sure the shelf is aligned with the top of the cupboard.volume_up

確認架子與櫃子頂端對齊。volume_up


nounC1

arrangement in a straight linevolume_up

排成一直線的安排;排列、對齊volume_up

the alignment of the sun, moon and earth at a particular timevolume_up

某個特定時刻太陽、月亮與地球的排列volume_up


adjectiveC1

very similarvolume_up

非常相似的volume_up

My sister and I do not look alike.volume_up

我和我姊姊長得不像。volume_up

adverbC1

in a very similar wayvolume_up

以非常相似的方式;同樣地volume_up

They tried to treat all their children alike.volume_up

他們試著一視同仁地對待所有孩子。volume_up


adjectiveA2

living; not deadvolume_up

活著的;沒有死的volume_up

Is your mother still alive?volume_up

你母親還在世嗎?volume_up


all (pronoun)

全部

A1
adverbA2

completelyvolume_up

完全地volume_up

She was dressed all in white.volume_up

她全身穿著白色。volume_up

determinerA1

the whole number ofvolume_up

全部數目的volume_up

All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses.volume_up

所有的馬都是動物,但不是所有動物都是馬。volume_up

pronounA1

the whole number or amountvolume_up

全部的數目或數量volume_up

All of the food has gone.volume_up

食物全都吃光了。volume_up


nounC1

a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegalvolume_up

未提出證據就公開指控某人做了錯事或違法之事的說法;指控volume_up

to investigate/deny/withdraw an allegationvolume_up

調查/否認/撤回一項指控volume_up


verbC1

to state something as a fact but without giving proofvolume_up

未提出證據就宣稱某事屬實;聲稱volume_up

The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly.volume_up

檢方聲稱她開車時不夠小心。volume_up


adverbC1

expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proofvolume_up

說得好像是事實,卻沒有提出任何證據;據稱volume_up

crimes allegedly committed during the warvolume_up

據稱在戰爭期間犯下的罪行volume_up


nounC1

an agreement between countries, political parties, etc. to work together in order to achieve something that they all wantvolume_up

國家、政黨等之間為達成共同目標而合作的協定;同盟volume_up

to form/make an alliancevolume_up

組成/締結同盟volume_up


verbC1

to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purposevolume_up

為特定用途正式把某物撥給某人/某單位;分配volume_up

A large sum has been allocated for buying new books for the library.volume_up

已撥出一大筆錢為圖書館添購新書。volume_up


nounC1

an amount of money, space, etc. that is given to somebody for a particular purposevolume_up

為特定用途分配給某人的金錢、空間等的數量;配額volume_up

We have spent our entire allocation for the year.volume_up

我們已經用完今年的全部配額。volume_up


verbA2

to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be donevolume_up

讓某人/某物做某事;讓某事發生或被完成;允許volume_up

His parents won't allow him to stay out late.volume_up

他父母不准他在外面待到很晚。volume_up


nounC1

an amount of money that is given to somebody regularly or for a particular purposevolume_up

定期或為特定用途給某人的一筆錢;津貼volume_up

an allowance of $20 a dayvolume_up

每天 20 美元的津貼volume_up


adjectiveA2

acceptable; in an acceptable mannervolume_up

可以接受的;以可以接受的方式volume_up

Is the coffee all right?volume_up

這咖啡還可以嗎?volume_up

adverbA2

acceptable; in an acceptable mannervolume_up

可以接受的;以可以接受的方式volume_up

Is the coffee all right?volume_up

這咖啡還可以嗎?volume_up

exclamationA2

used to check that somebody agrees or understandsvolume_up

用來確認對方是否同意或聽懂volume_up

We've got to get up early, all right?volume_up

我們得早起,好嗎?volume_up


nounC1

a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a warvolume_up

同意協助並支持另一個國家的國家,尤指在戰爭時;盟國volume_up

our European/NATO alliesvolume_up

我們的歐洲/北約盟國volume_up


adverbA2

not quitevolume_up

幾乎;差不多volume_up

I like almost all of them.volume_up

我幾乎每一個都喜歡。volume_up


alone (adjective, adverb)

獨自的

A2
adjectiveA2

without any other peoplevolume_up

沒有其他人;獨自volume_up

Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with.volume_up

覺得瑞克難以共事的不只湯姆一個人。volume_up

adverbA2

without any other peoplevolume_up

沒有其他人;獨自volume_up

Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with.volume_up

覺得瑞克難以共事的不只湯姆一個人。volume_up


adverbA2

forwardvolume_up

向前volume_up

I was just walking along singing to myself.volume_up

我剛才只是一邊走一邊自己唱著歌。volume_up

prepositionA2

from one end to or towards the other end of somethingvolume_up

從某物的一端到另一端;沿著volume_up

They walked slowly along the road.volume_up

他們沿著馬路慢慢走。volume_up


prepositionB2

next to or at the side of somethingvolume_up

在某物旁邊或側邊volume_up

A police car pulled up alongside us.volume_up

一輛警車停在我們旁邊。volume_up


adverbA2

before now or before a particular time in the pastvolume_up

在現在之前,或在過去某個時間點之前;已經volume_up

I've already eaten.’volume_up

我已經吃過了。volume_up


adverbA1

in addition; toovolume_up

此外;也volume_up

She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian.volume_up

她的法文和德文都很流利,也會說一點義大利文。volume_up


verbB2

to become different; to make somebody/something differentvolume_up

變得不同;使某人/某物變得不同;改變volume_up

Prices did not alter significantly during 2019.volume_up

2019 年間物價沒有明顯變動。volume_up


adjectiveB1

that can be used instead of something elsevolume_up

可以用來代替其他事物的;替代的volume_up

The road was closed so we had to find an alternative route.volume_up

那條路封閉了,所以我們得另找替代路線。volume_up

nounA2

a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilitiesvolume_up

在兩個或更多可能性中可以選擇去做或擁有的一項;替代選擇volume_up

The car is too expensive so we're trying to find a cheaper alternative.volume_up

這輛車太貴了,所以我們正在找比較便宜的替代選擇。volume_up


conjunctionA2

used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprisingvolume_up

用來引出一段使句子的主要陳述顯得意外的敘述;雖然volume_up

Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.volume_up

雖然陽光普照,天氣卻不太暖和。volume_up


adverbB2

(used to emphasize something) completely; in every wayvolume_up

(用來強調)完全地;在各方面volume_up

The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether.volume_up

火車越開越慢,最後完全停了下來。volume_up


nounC1

a chemical element. Aluminium is a light, silver-grey metal used for making pans, etc.volume_up

一種化學元素。鋁是一種輕的銀灰色金屬,可用來製作鍋具等。volume_up

aluminium saucepans/window framesvolume_up

鋁製平底鍋/窗框volume_up


adverbA1

at all times; on every occasionvolume_up

任何時候;每次都;總是volume_up

There's almost always somebody at home in the evenings.volume_up

晚上家裡幾乎總是有人在。volume_up


adjectiveC1

doing something for pleasure or interest, not as a jobvolume_up

出於樂趣或興趣而做某事、並非以此為職業的;業餘的volume_up

an amateur photographervolume_up

一位業餘攝影師volume_up

nounC1

a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for pleasure, not as a jobvolume_up

出於樂趣而非為了工作而參與某項運動或活動的人;業餘愛好者volume_up

The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.volume_up

這項錦標賽業餘與職業選手都可以參加。volume_up


adjectiveB1

very surprisedvolume_up

非常驚訝的volume_up

an amazed lookvolume_up

一副驚訝的神情volume_up


adjectiveA1

very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admirevolume_up

十分令人驚奇的,尤指令你喜歡或欽佩的volume_up

an amazing feat/story/experiencevolume_up

了不起的壯舉/故事/經歷volume_up


nounC1

an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own countryvolume_up

派駐外國、作為本國最高代表的官員;大使volume_up

the British Ambassador to Italy/in Romevolume_up

英國駐義大利/駐羅馬大使volume_up


nounB1

something that you want to do or achieve very muchvolume_up

非常想做到或達成的事;抱負、志向volume_up

She had fulfilled her lifelong ambition.volume_up

她實現了畢生的志向。volume_up


adjectiveB1

determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.volume_up

一心想成功、致富、掌權等的;有野心的volume_up

a fiercely ambitious young managervolume_up

一位野心勃勃的年輕經理volume_up


nounB2

a vehicle with special equipment, used for taking sick or injured people to a hospitalvolume_up

配備特殊設備、用來載送病患或傷者到醫院的車輛;救護車volume_up

Call an ambulance!volume_up

快叫救護車!volume_up


verbC1

to change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve itvolume_up

稍微修改法律、文件、聲明等,以更正錯誤或加以改善;修訂volume_up

He asked to see the amended version.volume_up

他要求看修訂後的版本。volume_up


nounC1

a small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; the process of changing a document or proposed new lawvolume_up

對文件或法案所做的小幅修改或改善;修改文件或法案的過程;修正案volume_up

to introduce/propose/table an amendment (= to suggest it)volume_up

提出/建議/提交一項修正案(=提議修正)volume_up


amid (preposition)

之中

C1
prepositionC1

in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fearvolume_up

在某事之中或某事進行期間,尤指令人興奮或恐懼的事volume_up

He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.volume_up

他在如雷的掌聲中結束了演說。volume_up


among (preposition)

之中

A2
prepositionA2

surrounded by somebody/something; in the middle of somebody/somethingvolume_up

被某人/某物包圍;在某人/某物之中volume_up

a house among the treesvolume_up

樹林間的一棟房子volume_up


nounA2

a quantity of somethingvolume_up

某物的數量volume_up

I was amazed at the amount he could eat.volume_up

他的食量之大讓我很驚訝。volume_up


adjectiveB2

funny and giving pleasurevolume_up

有趣而令人開心的volume_up

an amusing story/game/incidentvolume_up

一個有趣的故事/遊戲/插曲volume_up


nounC1

a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similarvolume_up

把一事物與另一個具有相似特徵的事物相比較;相似之處;類比volume_up

The teacher drew an analogy between the human heart and a pump.volume_up

老師把人的心臟比作幫浦。volume_up


verbB1

to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain itvolume_up

檢視某事物的性質或結構,尤指把它分解成各個部分,以便理解或解釋它;分析volume_up

The job involves collecting and analysing data.volume_up

這份工作包括蒐集與分析資料。volume_up


nounB1

the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the studyvolume_up

為了更了解某事物而做的詳細研究或檢視;研究的結果;分析volume_up

statistical/data analysisvolume_up

統計/資料分析volume_up


nounB2

a person whose job involves examining facts or materials in order to give an opinion on themvolume_up

工作內容是檢視事實或資料並提出意見的人;分析師volume_up

a political/financial analystvolume_up

政治/財經分析師volume_up


nounB2

a person in your family who lived a long time agovolume_up

家族中很久以前的先人;祖先volume_up

His ancestors had come to America from Ireland.volume_up

他的祖先是從愛爾蘭來到美國的。volume_up


nounC1

a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one placevolume_up

繫在繩索或鐵鏈上、從船邊放入水中以固定船隻位置的沉重金屬物;錨volume_up

to drop anchorvolume_up

拋錨volume_up


adjectiveA2

belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the pastvolume_up

屬於數千年前那段歷史時期的;古代的volume_up

Archaeologists are excavating the ruined temples of this ancient civilization.volume_up

考古學家正在挖掘這個古文明的神殿遺跡。volume_up


and (conjunction)

和

A1
conjunctionA1

also; in addition tovolume_up

以及;還有volume_up

bread and buttervolume_up

麵包和奶油volume_up


nounC1

a spirit who is believed to be a servant of God, and is sent by God to deliver a message or perform a task. Angels are often shown dressed in white, with wings.volume_up

據信是上帝僕人的靈體,由上帝派來傳達訊息或執行任務。天使常被描繪成身穿白衣、有翅膀的樣子。volume_up

a host of angelsvolume_up

一群天使volume_up


nounB2

the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfairvolume_up

當你認為發生了不好或不公平的事時所產生的強烈情緒;憤怒volume_up

She had to find a way to express her pent-up anger.volume_up

她得想辦法宣洩積壓已久的怒氣。volume_up


nounB2

the space between two lines or surfaces that join, measured in degreesvolume_up

兩條相交的線或兩個相接的面之間的空間,以度為單位;角度volume_up

a 45° anglevolume_up

45° 的角volume_up


adjectiveA1

having strong feelings about something that you dislike very much or about an unfair situationvolume_up

對非常討厭的事或不公平的情況懷有強烈情緒的;生氣的volume_up

Her behaviour really made me angry.volume_up

她的行為真的讓我很生氣。volume_up


nounA1

a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile, an insect or a humanvolume_up

不是鳥、魚、爬蟲、昆蟲或人類的生物;動物volume_up

the animals and birds of South Americavolume_up

南美洲的動物與鳥類volume_up


nounB2

the process of making films, videos and computer games in which drawings, models or images of people and animals seem to movevolume_up

製作電影、影片與電腦遊戲的過程,讓其中的圖畫、模型或人與動物的影像看起來會動;動畫volume_up

computer/cartoon animationvolume_up

電腦/卡通動畫volume_up


nounA2

the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle jointvolume_up

連接腳與腿的關節;腳踝關節上方細窄的部位;腳踝volume_up

to sprain/break/twist your anklevolume_up

扭傷/摔斷/扭到腳踝volume_up


nounB2

a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special eventvolume_up

重要或特別事件發生後整整若干年的同一個日期;週年紀念日volume_up

on the anniversary of his wife’s deathvolume_up

在他妻子逝世的週年紀念日volume_up


verbB1

to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.volume_up

正式向大眾說明某事,尤指決定、計畫等;宣布volume_up

He officially announced his intention to resign at today's press conference.volume_up

他在今天的記者會上正式宣布辭職的意向。volume_up


nounB1

a spoken or written statement that informs people about somethingvolume_up

告知人們某事的口頭或書面陳述;公告volume_up

to make an announcementvolume_up

發布公告volume_up


verbB1

to make somebody slightly angryvolume_up

使某人有點生氣;惹惱volume_up

His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.volume_up

他不停開玩笑,開始惹惱她了。volume_up


adjectiveB1

slightly angryvolume_up

有點生氣的;惱火的volume_up

He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness.volume_up

他開始對我的粗心大意感到非常惱火。volume_up


adjectiveB1

making somebody feel slightly angryvolume_up

讓人有點生氣的;惱人的volume_up

This interruption is very annoying.volume_up

這樣的打斷非常惱人。volume_up


adjectiveB2

happening or done once every yearvolume_up

每年發生或進行一次的;年度的volume_up

an annual meeting/event/report/conferencevolume_up

年度會議/活動/報告/研討會volume_up


adverbB2

once a yearvolume_up

一年一次;每年volume_up

The exhibition is held annually.volume_up

這項展覽每年舉辦一次。volume_up


adjectiveC1

with a name that is not known or that is not made publicvolume_up

姓名不詳或未公開的;匿名的volume_up

an anonymous donorvolume_up

一位匿名捐款人volume_up


another (determiner, pronoun)

其他

A1
determinerA1

one more; an extra thing or personvolume_up

再一個;額外的事物或人volume_up

Would you like another drink?volume_up

你要再來一杯嗎?volume_up

pronounA1

one more; an extra thing or personvolume_up

再一個;額外的事物或人volume_up

Would you like another drink?volume_up

你要再來一杯嗎?volume_up


nounA1

something that you say, write or do to react to a question or situationvolume_up

為回應問題或情況而說、寫或做的事;回答、回應volume_up

I rang the bell, but there was no answer.volume_up

我按了門鈴,但沒有人應門。volume_up

verbA1

to say, write or do something as a reaction to a question or situationvolume_up

為回應問題或情況而說、寫或做某事;回答volume_up

I repeated the question, but she didn't answer.volume_up

我又問了一次,但她沒有回答。volume_up


verbB2

to expect somethingvolume_up

預期某事會發生volume_up

We don't anticipate any major problems.volume_up

我們預期不會有什麼大問題。volume_up


nounB2

the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happenvolume_up

因擔心會有壞事發生而緊張或憂慮的狀態;焦慮volume_up

acute/intense/deep anxietyvolume_up

強烈的/劇烈的/深沉的焦慮volume_up


adjectiveB2

feeling worried or nervousvolume_up

感到擔憂或緊張的volume_up

The bus was late and Sue began to get anxious.volume_up

公車誤點了,蘇開始感到焦急。volume_up


any (pronoun)

任何

A1
adverbA2

used to emphasize an adjective or adverb in negative sentences or questions, meaning ‘at all’volume_up

用於否定句或疑問句中強調形容詞或副詞,意思是「一點也(不)」volume_up

He wasn't any good at French.volume_up

他的法文一點也不好。volume_up

determinerA1

used with uncountable or plural nouns in negative sentences and questions, after if or whether, and after some verbs such as prevent, ban, forbid, etc. to refer to an amount or a number of something, however large or smallvolume_up

與不可數名詞或複數名詞連用,用於否定句與疑問句、if 或 whether 之後,以及 prevent、ban、forbid 等動詞之後,指某物的數量或數目,無論多寡volume_up

I didn't eat any meat.volume_up

我沒有吃任何肉。volume_up

pronounA1

used in negative sentences and in questions and after if or whether to refer to an amount or a number, however large or smallvolume_up

用於否定句、疑問句以及 if 或 whether 之後,指某個數量或數目,無論多寡volume_up

We need some more paint; there isn't any left.volume_up

我們還需要一些油漆;一點也不剩了。volume_up


pronounA2

used instead of somebody in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.volume_up

用於否定句、if/whether 之後的疑問句,以及 prevent、forbid、avoid 等動詞之後,用來代替 somebodyvolume_up

Is there anybody who can help me?volume_up

有沒有人可以幫我?volume_up


adverbA2

often used at the end of negative sentences and at the end of questions, to mean ‘any longer’volume_up

常用於否定句與疑問句的句尾,意思是「不再」volume_up

She doesn't live here any more.volume_up

她已經不住在這裡了。volume_up


pronounA1

used instead of someone in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.volume_up

用於否定句、if/whether 之後的疑問句,以及 prevent、forbid、avoid 等動詞之後,用來代替 someonevolume_up

Is anyone there?volume_up

有人在嗎?volume_up


pronounA1

used instead of something in negative sentences and in questions; after if/whether; and after verbs such as prevent, ban, avoid, etc.volume_up

用於否定句、疑問句、if/whether 之後,以及 prevent、ban、avoid 等動詞之後,用來代替 somethingvolume_up

Would you like anything else?volume_up

你還要別的什麼嗎?volume_up


adverbA2

used when adding something to support an idea or argumentvolume_up

用於補充某項支持某個想法或論點的內容;再說、反正volume_up

It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you.volume_up

那太貴了,再說那個顏色也不適合你。volume_up


adverbA2

used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewherevolume_up

用於否定句與疑問句中,代替 somewherevolume_up

I can't see it anywhere.volume_up

我到處都找不到它。volume_up

pronounA2

used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewherevolume_up

用於否定句與疑問句中,代替 somewherevolume_up

I don't have anywhere to stay.volume_up

我沒有地方可以住。volume_up


adverbB1

separated by a distance, of space or timevolume_up

在空間或時間上相隔一段距離的volume_up

The two houses stood 500 metres apart.volume_up

那兩棟房子相距 500 公尺。volume_up


nounA1

a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a buildingvolume_up

供人居住的一組房間,通常位於建築物的同一層樓;公寓volume_up

an apartment buildingvolume_up

一棟公寓大樓volume_up


verbB1

to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problemvolume_up

為做錯事或造成問題而表示歉意;道歉volume_up

Why should I apologize?volume_up

我為什麼要道歉?volume_up


nounB2

a word or statement saying sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a problemvolume_up

為做錯的事或造成的問題表示抱歉的話語或聲明;道歉volume_up

to offer/make/demand/accept an apologyvolume_up

提出/表示/要求/接受道歉volume_up


app (noun)

應用程式

A2
nounA2

a piece of software that you can download to a device such as a smartphone or tablet, for example to look up information or to play a gamevolume_up

可以下載到智慧型手機或平板等裝置上的軟體,例如用來查資料或玩遊戲;應用程式volume_up

You first need to install the app on your device.volume_up

你必須先在裝置上安裝這個應用程式。volume_up


nounC1

the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or taskvolume_up

從事某項特定活動或工作所需的工具或其他設備;器材volume_up

a piece of laboratory apparatusvolume_up

一件實驗室器材volume_up


adjectiveB2

easy to see or understandvolume_up

顯而易見或容易理解的volume_up

Their devotion was apparent.volume_up

他們的忠誠顯而易見。volume_up


adverbB2

according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appearsvolume_up

根據你所聽到或讀到的;根據表面看來的樣子;據說、看來volume_up

Apparently they are getting divorced soon.volume_up

據說他們很快就要離婚了。volume_up


nounB2

a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the policevolume_up

為急需的金錢、協助或資訊所提出的深切請求,尤指慈善機構或警方所發出的;呼籲volume_up

to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charityvolume_up

為慈善機構發起電視募款呼籲volume_up

verbB2

to make a deeply felt request, especially for something that is needed immediatelyvolume_up

提出深切的請求,尤指為了急需的事物volume_up

I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims.volume_up

我代表飢荒災民向各界呼籲(=募款)。volume_up


adjectiveC1

attractive or interestingvolume_up

吸引人的或有趣的volume_up

Spending the holidays in Britain wasn't a prospect that I found particularly appealing.volume_up

在英國過假期並不是我覺得特別吸引人的選擇。volume_up


verbA2

to start to be seenvolume_up

開始被看見;出現volume_up

Three days later a rash appeared.volume_up

三天後出現了疹子。volume_up


nounA2

the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to bevolume_up

某人/某物外表看起來的樣子;某人/某物給人的印象;外表volume_up

the physical/outward/external appearance of somethingvolume_up

某物的實體/外在/表面的外觀volume_up


nounC1

physical desire for foodvolume_up

對食物的生理慾望;食慾volume_up

He suffered from headaches and loss of appetite.volume_up

他有頭痛和食慾不振的症狀。volume_up


verbC1

to show your approval of somebody/something by clapping your hands (= hitting your open hands together several times)volume_up

以拍手(=雙手互擊數次)表示對某人/某事的讚許;鼓掌volume_up

He started to applaud and the others joined in.volume_up

他開始鼓掌,其他人也跟著鼓掌。volume_up


nounA1

a round fruit with shiny red or green skin that is fairly hard and white insidevolume_up

一種圓形水果,表皮光亮呈紅色或綠色,相當硬,裡面的果肉是白色的;蘋果volume_up

Peel and core the apples.volume_up

把蘋果削皮去核。volume_up


adjectiveC1

that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/somethingvolume_up

就某人/某事物的情況而言可說是成立的;適用的volume_up

Give details of children where applicable (= if you have any).volume_up

如有子女請填寫子女的詳細資料(=如果你有子女的話)。volume_up


nounB2

a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies for it), especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc.volume_up

正式提出申請的人,尤指申請工作、大學或學院入學等;申請人volume_up

There were over 500 applicants for the job.volume_up

這個職缺有 500 多人應徵。volume_up


nounB1

a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or universityvolume_up

為工作、某事的許可或大學入學等正式(通常是書面)提出的請求;申請volume_up

a planning/patent/visa applicationvolume_up

建照/專利/簽證申請volume_up


verbA2

to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.volume_up

為工作、貸款、許可、大學入學等正式(通常以書面)提出請求;申請volume_up

You should apply in person/by letter.volume_up

你應該親自或以書面提出申請。volume_up


verbC1

to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibilityvolume_up

選定某人擔任某項工作或負有責任的職位;任命volume_up

They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school.volume_up

他們任命了我兒子學校的新校長。volume_up


nounB1

a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their workvolume_up

在特定時間與某人會面或拜訪的正式安排,尤指與對方工作有關的;預約、約診volume_up

I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock.volume_up

我三點有牙醫的約診。volume_up


verbB1

to recognize the good qualities of somebody/somethingvolume_up

認識到某人/某物的優點;欣賞volume_up

Over the years he came to appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the river.volume_up

多年下來,他漸漸懂得欣賞這條河的美麗與寧靜。volume_up


nounC1

pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of somebody/somethingvolume_up

認識並享受某人/某物的優點時所得到的愉悅;欣賞volume_up

She shows little appreciation of good music.volume_up

她對好音樂沒有什麼鑑賞力。volume_up


nounB2

a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a taskvolume_up

處理某人/某事的方式;做某件事或思考某個問題或任務的方式;方法volume_up

She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.volume_up

她在與他們往來時採取了錯誤的方式。volume_up

verbB2

to come near to somebody/something in distance or timevolume_up

在距離或時間上靠近某人/某物;接近volume_up

We could hear the train approaching.volume_up

我們聽得到火車正在接近。volume_up


adjectiveB2

suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstancesvolume_up

適合特定情況的、可以接受的或正確的;適當的volume_up

an appropriate response/measure/methodvolume_up

適當的回應/措施/方法volume_up


adverbB2

in a way that is suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstancesvolume_up

以適合特定情況、可以接受或正確的方式;適當地volume_up

The government has been accused of not responding appropriately to the needs of the homeless.volume_up

政府被指責未能適當回應無家可歸者的需求。volume_up


nounB2

the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/somethingvolume_up

認為某人/某物很好或可以接受的感覺;對某人/某物的正面看法;認可volume_up

She desperately wanted to win her father's approval.volume_up

她非常渴望得到父親的認可。volume_up


verbB2

to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitablevolume_up

認為某人/某物好、可以接受或合適;贊同volume_up

I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve.volume_up

我告訴母親我想休學,但她不贊成。volume_up


adverbB1

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correctvolume_up

用來表示某事幾乎但不完全準確或正確;大約volume_up

The journey took approximately seven hours.volume_up

這趟旅程花了大約七個小時。volume_up


nounA1

the fourth month of the year, between March and Mayvolume_up

一年中的第四個月,介於三月與五月之間;四月volume_up

She was born in April.volume_up

她是四月出生的。volume_up


adjectiveC1

not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfairvolume_up

似乎不是根據道理、制度或計畫的,有時顯得不公平;武斷的、隨意的volume_up

The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.volume_up

這支隊伍的球員人選似乎完全是隨意決定的。volume_up


nounA2

a person whose job is designing buildingsvolume_up

工作是設計建築物的人;建築師volume_up

The house was designed by architect Louis Kahn.volume_up

這棟房子由建築師路易斯·康設計。volume_up


adjectiveC1

relating to architecture and buildingsvolume_up

與建築學和建築物有關的volume_up

architectural featuresvolume_up

建築上的特徵volume_up


nounA2

the art and study of designing buildingsvolume_up

設計建築物的藝術與學問;建築學volume_up

to study architecturevolume_up

研讀建築學volume_up


nounC1

a collection of historical documents or records of a government, a family, a place or an organization; the place where these records are storedvolume_up

政府、家族、地方或組織的歷史文件或紀錄的集合;存放這些紀錄的地方;檔案(館)volume_up

the National Sound Archivevolume_up

國家聲音檔案館volume_up


nounA1

part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the worldvolume_up

某個地方、城鎮等的一部分,或一個國家或世界的某個區域;地區volume_up

to improve access to services in rural areasvolume_up

改善鄉村地區取得服務的管道volume_up


nounC1

a place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainmentvolume_up

中央有平坦開闊場地、四周設有座位供人觀看運動與表演的場所;競技場、體育館volume_up

a concert at Wembley Arenavolume_up

溫布利體育館的一場演唱會volume_up


adverbC1

used (often before a comparative or superlative adjective) when you are stating an opinion that you believe you could give reasons to supportvolume_up

用於陳述自己認為能提出理由支持的看法(常置於比較級或最高級形容詞之前)volume_up

He is arguably the best actor of his generation.volume_up

可以說他是同輩演員中最出色的一位。volume_up


verbA2

to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with themvolume_up

因意見不合而生氣地與某人爭執volume_up

My brothers are always arguing.volume_up

我的兄弟們老是在吵架。volume_up


nounA2

a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrilyvolume_up

兩人或多人意見不合的談話或討論,往往帶著怒氣;爭論volume_up

to win/lose an argumentvolume_up

在爭論中獲勝/落敗volume_up


verbB2

to happen; to start to existvolume_up

發生;開始出現volume_up

An opportunity arose to work in the United States.volume_up

出現了一個到美國工作的機會。volume_up


nounA1

either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the handsvolume_up

從身體上部伸出、連接肩膀與雙手的兩條長肢之一;手臂volume_up

He escaped with only a broken arm.volume_up

他只摔斷一隻手臂就脫身了。volume_up

verbC1

to provide weapons for yourself/somebody in order to fight a battle or a warvolume_up

為自己/某人提供武器,以便作戰;武裝volume_up

The country was arming against the enemy.volume_up

這個國家正在武裝起來對抗敵人。volume_up


armed (adjective)

武裝的

B2
adjectiveB2

involving the use of weaponsvolume_up

使用武器的;武裝的volume_up

an armed robberyvolume_up

持械搶劫volume_up


nounB2

weapons, especially as used by the army, navy, etc.volume_up

武器,尤指軍隊、海軍等使用的武器volume_up

arms and ammunitionvolume_up

武器彈藥volume_up


nounA2

a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on landvolume_up

受過陸上作戰訓練、有組織的大批士兵;軍隊volume_up

The two opposing armies faced each other across the battlefield.volume_up

兩支敵對的軍隊在戰場上對峙。volume_up


adverbA1

approximatelyvolume_up

大約volume_up

He arrived around five o'clock.volume_up

他大約五點到。volume_up

prepositionA1

surrounding somebody/something; on each side of somethingvolume_up

環繞著某人/某事物;在某物的兩側或四周volume_up

The house is built around a central courtyard.volume_up

這棟房子是圍繞著中央庭院建造的。volume_up


verbA2

to plan or organize something in advancevolume_up

事先計劃或安排某事volume_up

The party was arranged quickly.volume_up

這場派對很快就安排好了。volume_up


nounA2

a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happenvolume_up

為了讓某事能夠實現而事先做的計劃或準備;安排volume_up

Travel and accommodation arrangements have been finalized.volume_up

旅行與住宿的安排都已經敲定。volume_up


nounC1

a group or collection of things or people, often one that is large or impressivevolume_up

一群或一批事物或人,通常數量龐大或令人印象深刻volume_up

a vast array of bottles of different shapes and sizesvolume_up

一大批形狀和大小各異的瓶子volume_up


nounB1

the act of arresting somebodyvolume_up

逮捕某人的行為volume_up

The police made several arrests.volume_up

警方逮捕了幾個人。volume_up

verbB1

if the police arrest somebody, the person is taken to a police station and kept there because the police believe they may be guilty of a crimevolume_up

(警方)逮捕;因認為某人可能犯罪而將他帶到警局拘留volume_up

A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery.volume_up

一名男子因涉及這起搶案而遭到逮捕。volume_up


nounB1

an act of coming or being brought to a placevolume_up

來到或被送達某個地方;抵達volume_up

We apologize for the late arrival of the train.volume_up

列車誤點抵達,我們深感抱歉。volume_up


verbA1

to get to a place, especially at the end of a journeyvolume_up

到達某個地方,尤指在旅程結束時volume_up

I'll wait until they arrive.volume_up

我會等到他們抵達為止。volume_up


nounB2

a thin stick with a sharp point at one end, which is shot from a bowvolume_up

一端有尖頭的細桿,用弓射出;箭volume_up

a bow and arrowvolume_up

弓和箭volume_up


nounA1

the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpturevolume_up

運用想像力表達思想或情感,尤指透過繪畫、素描或雕塑;藝術volume_up

modern/contemporary artvolume_up

現代/當代藝術volume_up


nounA1

a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine, on a website, etc.volume_up

報紙、雜誌或網站上就某個主題寫成的文章volume_up

to read/write/publish an articlevolume_up

閱讀/撰寫/發表一篇文章volume_up


verbC1

to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in wordsvolume_up

用言語清楚地表達或說明自己的想法或感受volume_up

She struggled to articulate her thoughts.volume_up

她努力想把自己的想法說清楚。volume_up


adjectiveB2

made or produced to copy something natural; not realvolume_up

仿照自然事物製造出來的;人造的,非天然的volume_up

an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizervolume_up

義肢/人造花/人工甜味劑/化學肥料volume_up


nounA1

a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawingsvolume_up

創作藝術作品的人,尤指畫家;藝術家volume_up

an exhibition of work by contemporary British artistsvolume_up

當代英國藝術家的作品展volume_up


adjectiveB2

connected with art or artistsvolume_up

與藝術或藝術家有關的volume_up

the artistic works of the periodvolume_up

那個時期的藝術作品volume_up


nounB2

pictures and photographs prepared for books, magazines, etc.volume_up

為書籍、雜誌等準備的圖片和照片;美術稿volume_up

Can you let me have the finished artwork for the poster by Friday?volume_up

你能在星期五之前把海報的完稿給我嗎?volume_up


as (preposition)

作為

A1
adverbA2

used when you are comparing two people or things, or two situationsvolume_up

用於比較兩個人、兩件事物或兩種情況volume_up

You're as tall as your father.volume_up

你和你父親一樣高。volume_up

conjunctionA2

while something else is happeningvolume_up

在另一件事發生的同時;當……的時候volume_up

He sat watching her as she got ready.volume_up

她準備的時候,他坐著看她。volume_up

prepositionA1

used to describe somebody/something appearing to be somebody/something elsevolume_up

用來描述某人/某事物看起來像是另一個人/另一事物volume_up

They were all dressed as clowns.volume_up

他們全都打扮成小丑。volume_up


nounC1

the grey or black powder that is left after something, especially tobacco, wood or coal, has burntvolume_up

東西(尤指菸草、木頭或煤)燃燒後留下的灰色或黑色粉末;灰燼volume_up

cigarette ashvolume_up

菸灰volume_up


adjectiveB2

feeling shame or feeling embarrassed about somebody/something or because of something you have donevolume_up

因某人/某事物或自己做過的事而感到羞愧或難為情volume_up

She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party.volume_up

她對自己在派對上的行為深感羞愧。volume_up


aside (adverb)

放在一邊

B2
adverbB2

to one side; out of the wayvolume_up

到一邊;讓開volume_up

She pulled the curtain aside.volume_up

她把窗簾拉到一邊。volume_up


verbA1

to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get informationvolume_up

以問題的形式說出或寫出,以便取得資訊;詢問volume_up

How old are you—if you don’t mind me/my asking?volume_up

如果你不介意我問的話,你今年幾歲?volume_up


adjectiveA2

sleepingvolume_up

睡著的volume_up

I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply).volume_up

我一直等到他們全都熟睡(=睡得很沉)。volume_up


nounB2

a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be consideredvolume_up

某個情況、想法、問題等的特定部分或特徵;看待它的角度;方面volume_up

The book aims to cover all aspects of city life.volume_up

這本書旨在涵蓋城市生活的各個層面。volume_up


nounC1

a strong desire to have or do somethingvolume_up

想要擁有或做某事的強烈渴望;抱負volume_up

I didn't realize you had political aspirations.volume_up

我不知道你有政治抱負。volume_up


verbC1

to have a strong desire to achieve or to become somethingvolume_up

強烈渴望達成某事或成為某種人volume_up

She aspired to a scientific career.volume_up

她渴望從事科學方面的職業。volume_up


nounC1

the murder of an important or famous person, especially for political reasonsvolume_up

殺害重要或知名人物,尤其出於政治原因;暗殺volume_up

The president survived a number of assassination attempts.volume_up

總統多次逃過暗殺。volume_up


nounC1

the crime of attacking somebody physicallyvolume_up

以肢體攻擊他人的罪行volume_up

Both men were charged with assault.volume_up

兩名男子都被控傷害罪。volume_up

verbC1

to attack somebody violently, especially when this is a crimevolume_up

以暴力攻擊某人,尤指構成犯罪的行為volume_up

He has been charged with assaulting a police officer.volume_up

他被控襲擊一名警員。volume_up


verbC1

to come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a groupvolume_up

聚集成一群;把人或東西集合在一起volume_up

All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall.volume_up

所有學生都被要求到大禮堂集合。volume_up


nounC1

a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or countryvolume_up

經選舉產生、定期開會為特定地區或國家做決定或制定法律的一群人;議會volume_up

state/legislative/federal/local assembliesvolume_up

州議會/立法議會/聯邦議會/地方議會volume_up


verbC1

to state clearly and definitely that something is truevolume_up

清楚而肯定地聲明某事屬實;斷言volume_up

She continued to assert that she was innocent.volume_up

她繼續堅稱自己是清白的。volume_up


nounC1

a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be truevolume_up

表明自己堅信某事屬實的說法;斷言volume_up

He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.volume_up

他斷言那位部長一直在說謊,這一點他說對了。volume_up


verbB2

to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/somethingvolume_up

對某人/某事物的性質或品質作出判斷;評估volume_up

Accurately assessing environmental impacts is very complex.volume_up

準確評估環境影響非常複雜。volume_up


nounB2

an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefullyvolume_up

經過仔細思考後對某人/某事物提出的看法或判斷;評估volume_up

a detailed assessment of the risks involvedvolume_up

對所涉風險的詳細評估volume_up


nounB2

a person or thing that is valuable or useful to somebody/somethingvolume_up

對某人/某事物有價值或有用的人或事物;資產volume_up

In his job, patience is an invaluable asset.volume_up

在他的工作中,耐心是無價的資產。volume_up


verbB2

to give somebody something that they can use, or some work or responsibilityvolume_up

把可用的東西、工作或責任交給某人;分派volume_up

The teacher assigned a different task to each of the children.volume_up

老師分派給每個孩子不同的任務。volume_up


nounB1

a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studiesvolume_up

交給某人去做的任務或工作,通常是工作或學業的一部分volume_up

Students are required to complete all homework assignments.volume_up

學生必須完成所有的家庭作業。volume_up


verbB1

to help somebody to do somethingvolume_up

幫助某人做某事;協助volume_up

Anyone willing to assist can contact this number.volume_up

任何願意提供協助的人都可以撥打這個號碼。volume_up


nounB2

help or supportvolume_up

幫助或支援;援助volume_up

technical/economic/military assistancevolume_up

技術/經濟/軍事援助volume_up


adjectiveA2

having a rank below that of a senior person and helping them in their workvolume_up

職位低於資深人員並協助其工作的;副的、助理的volume_up

the assistant manager/director/commissionervolume_up

副理/副主任/助理專員volume_up

nounA2

a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their jobvolume_up

幫助或支援他人(通常是在工作上)的人;助手volume_up

My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action.volume_up

現在由我的助手來示範這台機器如何運作。volume_up


verbB2

to make a connection between people or things in your mindvolume_up

在心裡把人或事物聯想在一起volume_up

I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.volume_up

我總是把烘焙的香味和童年聯想在一起。volume_up


adjectiveB2

if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the othervolume_up

(兩件事)因同時發生或一件事導致另一件事而相關聯的volume_up

the risks associated with taking drugsvolume_up

與吸毒有關的風險volume_up


nounB2

an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purposevolume_up

為特定目的而結合起來的正式團體;協會volume_up

Do you belong to any professional or trade associations?volume_up

你有加入任何專業公會或同業公會嗎?volume_up


verbB2

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of itvolume_up

認為或接受某事屬實,但並沒有證據;假定volume_up

It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.volume_up

可以合理假定經濟將持續改善。volume_up


nounB2

a belief or feeling that something is true or that something will happen, although there is no proofvolume_up

認為某事屬實或某事將會發生的想法或感覺,儘管並無證據;假設volume_up

an underlying/implicit assumptionvolume_up

潛在的/隱含的假設volume_up


nounC1

a statement that something will certainly be true or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been doubt about itvolume_up

保證某事一定屬實或一定會發生的說法,尤其是在原本有疑慮的時候volume_up

They called for assurances that the government is committed to its education policy.volume_up

他們要求政府保證會落實其教育政策。volume_up


verbB2

to tell somebody that something is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about itvolume_up

告訴某人某事確實屬實或確實會發生,尤其在對方有疑慮時;向……保證volume_up

assure somebody (that)…, You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not.volume_up

assure somebody (that)…,你以為我是故意的,但我向你保證我不是。volume_up


adjectiveB2

very surprising; difficult to believevolume_up

非常令人驚訝的;令人難以置信的volume_up

She ran 100m in an astonishing 10.6 seconds.volume_up

她以驚人的 10.6 秒跑完 100 公尺。volume_up


nounC1

protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasonsvolume_up

政府對離開自己國家的人提供的保護,這些人通常是因政治因素而在國內身處險境;庇護volume_up

to seek/apply for/be granted asylumvolume_up

尋求/申請/獲得庇護volume_up


at (preposition)

在

A1
prepositionA1

used to say where something/somebody is or where something happensvolume_up

用來說明某事物/某人所在的位置,或某事發生的地點volume_up

at the corner of the streetvolume_up

在街角volume_up


nounA2

a person who competes in sportsvolume_up

參加運動比賽的人;運動員volume_up

Olympic athletesvolume_up

奧運選手volume_up


nounB1

the mixture of gases that surrounds the earthvolume_up

包圍地球的混合氣體;大氣層volume_up

Wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.volume_up

風力發電不會把二氧化碳排放到大氣中。volume_up


nounC1

a cruel and violent act, especially in a warvolume_up

殘忍而暴力的行為,尤指戰爭中的行徑;暴行volume_up

In the war, both sides committed atrocities.volume_up

在這場戰爭中,雙方都犯下了暴行。volume_up


verbB1

to fasten or join one thing to anothervolume_up

把一樣東西固定或連接到另一樣東西上;附上volume_up

I attach a copy of my notes for your information.volume_up

隨函附上我的筆記副本供您參考。volume_up


nounB2

a document that you send to somebody using emailvolume_up

用電子郵件寄給某人的文件;附件volume_up

No attachment was included.volume_up

信中沒有附上任何附件。volume_up


nounA2

an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebodyvolume_up

使用暴力企圖傷害或殺害他人的行為;攻擊volume_up

Five people were killed in the attacks that took place last night.volume_up

昨晚發生的攻擊事件造成五人喪生。volume_up

verbA2

to use violence to try to hurt or kill somebodyvolume_up

使用暴力企圖傷害或殺害某人;攻擊volume_up

Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.volume_up

大多數的狗除非受到挑釁,否則不會攻擊人。volume_up


verbC1

to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effortvolume_up

通常在付出許多努力後成功獲得某事物volume_up

Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.volume_up

我們大部分的學生在考試中都拿到五個 A。volume_up


nounB2

an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult, often with no successvolume_up

嘗試做某事(尤指困難的事)的行為,往往並未成功volume_up

I passed my driving test at the first attempt.volume_up

我第一次考駕照就通過了。volume_up

verbB2

to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficultvolume_up

努力或設法做某事,尤指困難的事;嘗試volume_up

I will attempt to answer all your questions.volume_up

我會試著回答你所有的問題。volume_up


verbA2

to be present at an eventvolume_up

出席某項活動volume_up

We'd like as many people as possible to attend.volume_up

我們希望有愈多人出席愈好。volume_up


nounC1

the act of being present at a place, for example at schoolvolume_up

到場出現在某個地方(例如學校)的情形;出席volume_up

Attendance at these lectures is not compulsory.volume_up

這些課的出席並非強制。volume_up


exclamationA2

used for asking people to listen to something that is being announcedvolume_up

用來請大家聆聽正在宣布的事項;請注意volume_up

Attention, please! Passengers for flight KL412 are requested to go to gate 21 immediately.volume_up

請注意!搭乘 KL412 班機的旅客請立即前往 21 號登機門。volume_up

nounA2

the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/somethingvolume_up

仔細聆聽、觀看或思考某事物/某人的行為;人們對某人/某事物表現出的關注volume_up

the report’s attention to detailvolume_up

這份報告對細節的重視volume_up


nounB1

the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feelvolume_up

對某人/某事物的想法和感受;表現出這種想法和感受的行為方式;態度volume_up

These societies have to change their attitudes towards women.volume_up

這些社會必須改變對待女性的態度。volume_up


nounC1

a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in courtvolume_up

律師,尤指可以在法庭上代表他人的律師volume_up

The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.volume_up

檢察官以簡短的開場陳述揭開序幕。volume_up


verbB1

if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire themvolume_up

(事物)引起你的興趣、讓你想擁有;(人)讓你喜歡或欣賞;吸引volume_up

I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad.volume_up

我一直很嚮往到國外工作的想法。volume_up


nounB1

an interesting or lively place to go or thing to dovolume_up

有趣或熱鬧的去處或活動;景點volume_up

Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction.volume_up

白金漢宮是主要的觀光景點。volume_up


adjectiveA2

pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual wayvolume_up

外表討人喜歡的,尤指在性方面有吸引力的volume_up

an attractive womanvolume_up

一位迷人的女子volume_up


nounC1

a quality or feature of somebody/somethingvolume_up

某人/某事物的特質或特徵volume_up

Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.volume_up

耐心是教師最重要的特質之一。volume_up

verbC1

to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thingvolume_up

說或認為某事是某個原因造成的;把……歸因於volume_up

She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.volume_up

她把自己的成功歸因於努力工作和一點運氣。volume_up


nounB2

a public sale in which things are sold to the person who offers the most money for themvolume_up

把東西賣給出價最高者的公開拍賣volume_up

an auction of paintingsvolume_up

繪畫拍賣會volume_up


nounA2

the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.)volume_up

聚集起來觀賞或聆聽某事物(戲劇、音樂會、演講等)的一群人;觀眾volume_up

The audience was/were clapping for 10 minutes.volume_up

觀眾鼓掌長達十分鐘。volume_up


adjectiveB2

connected with sound that is recordedvolume_up

與錄下的聲音有關的;音訊的volume_up

audio and video recordings/files/clipsvolume_up

音訊和影像的錄製內容/檔案/片段volume_up


nounC1

an official examination of business and financial records to see that they are true and correctvolume_up

對企業與財務紀錄進行的正式檢查,以確認其真實無誤;審計volume_up

an annual auditvolume_up

年度審計volume_up


nounA1

the 8th month of the year, between July and Septembervolume_up

一年的第八個月,介於七月和九月之間;八月volume_up

She was born in August.volume_up

她在八月出生。volume_up


nounA1

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle or auntvolume_up

父親或母親的姊妹;伯父、叔叔、舅舅或阿姨的妻子;姑姑、阿姨、伯母、舅媽volume_up

Aunt Alicevolume_up

愛麗絲阿姨volume_up


adjectiveC1

known to be real and what somebody claims it is and not a copyvolume_up

確知是真的、與所宣稱相符而非仿製的;真正的volume_up

I don't know if the painting is authentic.volume_up

我不知道這幅畫是不是真跡。volume_up


nounA2

a person who writes books or the person who wrote a particular bookvolume_up

寫書的人;某本書的作者volume_up

Who is your favourite author?volume_up

你最喜歡的作家是誰?volume_up


nounB1

the power to give orders to peoplevolume_up

對他人下命令的權力;權威volume_up

in a position of authorityvolume_up

身居有權力的職位volume_up


verbC1

to give official permission for something, or for somebody to do somethingvolume_up

正式批准某事,或授權某人做某事volume_up

I can authorize payments up to £5 000.volume_up

我可以核准最高 5,000 英鎊的付款。volume_up


nounC1

a carvolume_up

汽車volume_up

the auto industryvolume_up

汽車工業volume_up


adjectiveB2

having controls that work without needing a person to operate themvolume_up

具有不需人操作即可運作的控制裝置的;自動的volume_up

automatic doorsvolume_up

自動門volume_up


adverbB2

without needing a person to operate controlsvolume_up

不需要人操作控制裝置地;自動地volume_up

The heating switches off automatically.volume_up

暖氣會自動關閉。volume_up


nounC1

the freedom for a country, a region or an organization to govern itself independentlyvolume_up

國家、地區或組織自行治理的自由;自治volume_up

a campaign in Wales for greater autonomyvolume_up

威爾斯爭取更大自治權的運動volume_up


nounA1

the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes coldervolume_up

介於夏季與冬季之間的季節,此時樹葉變色、天氣轉涼;秋天volume_up

in the autumn of 2010volume_up

在 2010 年秋天volume_up


nounC1

the fact that something is possible to get, buy or findvolume_up

某物可以取得、購買或找到的情形;可得性volume_up

the availability of cheap flightsvolume_up

廉價機票的供應情形volume_up


adjectiveA2

that you can get, buy or findvolume_up

可以取得、購買或找到的;可用的volume_up

available resources/datavolume_up

可用的資源/資料volume_up


adjectiveA2

calculated by adding several amounts together, finding a total, and dividing the total by the number of amountsvolume_up

把幾個數加總求出總和,再除以個數所算出的;平均的volume_up

The average age of participants was 52 years.volume_up

參加者的平均年齡是 52 歲。volume_up

nounA2

the result of adding several amounts together, finding a total, and dividing the total by the number of amountsvolume_up

把幾個數加總求出總和,再除以個數所得到的結果;平均數volume_up

The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6.volume_up

4、5 和 9 的平均數是 6。volume_up

verbB1

to be equal to a particular amount as an averagevolume_up

平均達到某個數量volume_up

Economic growth is expected to average 2% next year.volume_up

預計明年的經濟成長率平均為 2%。volume_up


verbA2

to prevent something bad from happeningvolume_up

防止不好的事情發生;避免volume_up

to avoid conflict/confrontationvolume_up

避免衝突/對抗volume_up


verbC1

to wait for somebody/somethingvolume_up

等待某人/某事物volume_up

He is in custody awaiting trial.volume_up

他被羈押候審。volume_up


nounA2

a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has donevolume_up

為了某人的成就而頒發的獎金等獎項volume_up

He was nominated for the best actor award.volume_up

他獲得最佳男主角獎的提名。volume_up

verbB1

to make an official decision to give something to somebody as a payment, prize, contract, etc.volume_up

正式決定把款項、獎項、合約等給予某人;頒發、判給volume_up

Knowing why and how corporations award contracts is vitally important.volume_up

了解企業為何以及如何發包合約,是極為重要的事。volume_up


aware (adjective)

意識到的

B1
adjectiveB1

knowing or realizing somethingvolume_up

知道或意識到某事的volume_up

As you're aware, this is not a new problem.volume_up

如你所知,這不是新問題。volume_up


nounB2

knowing something; knowing that something exists and is importantvolume_up

知道某事;知道某事存在而且重要;意識、認知volume_up

an awareness of the importance of eating a healthy dietvolume_up

對均衡飲食重要性的認知volume_up


adverbA1

to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or timevolume_up

在空間或時間上與某人/某事物有一段距離volume_up

The beach is a mile away.volume_up

海灘在一英里外。volume_up


adjectiveA2

very bad or unpleasantvolume_up

非常糟糕或令人不快的volume_up

That's an awful colour.volume_up

那個顏色真難看。volume_up


adjectiveB2

making you feel embarrassedvolume_up

讓人感到尷尬的volume_up

There was an awkward silence.volume_up

現場一陣尷尬的沉默。volume_up