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1.distinctive (adj.)有特色的;特殊的
[dɪˋstɪŋktɪv]
definition : marking something as clearly different from others
Eg : Each room is distinctively decorated with light, bright colors and floral prints.
2.torrent (n.){+of} (水,熔岩等的)奔流,洪流/(雨)傾注/(話語)連發;(感情)迸發
[ˋtɔrənt]
definition : a large stream of water that moves very fast
Eg : he rain came down in torrents, and we could see nothing.
3.capacity(n.)容量;容積/能量;生產力/資格;地位
[kəˋpæsətɪ]
definition : the amount that can be held or produced by something
Eg : The capacity of a container is its volume, or the amount of liquid it can hold, measured in units such as litres or gallons.
4.interpret(v.)解釋;說明/理解(+as)/口譯;翻譯
[ɪnˋtɝprɪt]
definition : to describe the meaning of something; examine in order to explain
Eg : The judge quite rightly says that he has to interpret the law as it's been passed.
5.equivalent(adj.)相等的;相同的(+to)/等價的;等效的(+to)
(n.)相等物;等價物(+to/of)/同義字(+for/to)
[ɪˋkwɪvələnt]
definition : equal to or having the same effect as something else
Eg : Even the cheapest car costs the equivalent of 70 years' salary for a government worker.
6.rampant(a.)繁茂的;蔓生的/猖獗的/猛烈的
[ˋræmpənt]
definition : happening a lot or becoming worse, usually in a way that is out of control
Eg : Sickness was rampant in the rural areas of this country.
7. threshold(n.)門檻/出發點;開端
[ˋθrɛʃhold]
definition : a point at which something starts
Eg : Fewer than forty per cent voted — the threshold for results to be valid.
8.mechanism(n.)機械裝置;機械作用/機構;結構/辦法;途徑
[ˋmɛkə͵nɪzəm]
definition : a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together
Eg : A bomb has been detonated by a special mechanism.
9.substitute(n.)代替人;代替物(+for)
(adj.)代用的;替補的
(vt.)用...代替;代替(+for)
(vi.)替代;作替代者(+for/as)
[ˋsʌbstə͵tjut]
definition : to use someone or something instead of another person or thing
Eg : She is seeking a substitute for the very man whose departure made her cry.
10.initial(adj.)開始的;最初的
(n.)(字的)起首字母
(vt.)草簽
[ɪˋnɪʃəl]
definition : of or at the beginning; first
Eg : The aim of this initial meeting is to clarify the issues.
11.mispronunciation(n.)讀音錯誤
[͵mɪsprə͵nʌnsɪˋeʃən]
definition : a wrong sound used when saying a word, or the habit of pronouncing words or sounds the wrong way
Eg : Take care in your speaking to guard against mispronunciation.
12.unconscious(adj.)不省人事的;失去知覺的/無意識的
[ʌnˋkɑnʃəs]
definition : Unconscious feelings or actions are ones you are not completely aware of
Eg : He himself seemed totally unconscious of his failure.
13.inventory(n.)存貨清單;財產目錄/詳細目錄
(v.)把...登入存錄/盤存
[ˋɪnvən͵torɪ]
definition : goods that are easily made available, or a detailed list of goods, property, etc.
Eg : The inventory showed that the store was overstocked.
14.pterodactyl(n.)(古生)翼手龍
[͵tɛrəˋdæktɪl]
definition : extinct flying reptile
Eg : Pterodactyl is a kind of dinosaurs which could fly in the sky.
15.accomplice(n.)共犯;同謀;幫兇
[əˋkɑmplɪs]
definition : a person who helps someone else to commit a crime or do something morally wrong
Eg : He is suspected as an accomplice of the murder.
16.adverse(adj.)逆向的;相反的/不利的;有害的/反對的;敵對的
[ædˋvɝs]
definition : going against something, or causing harm
Eg : My sister's taste in dresses is adverse to my own.
17.allocate(v.)分配;分派
[ˋælə͵ket]
definition : to give something as a share of a total amount
Eg : Local authorities have to learn to allocate resources efficiently.
18.custody(n.)照管;保管;監護(+of)/居留;監禁(+in/into)
[ˋkʌstədɪ]
definition : the right or duty to care for someone or something, as for a child whose parents have separated or died
Eg : He spent a week in custody on remand awaiting sentence.
19.dubious(a.)(對事物)半信半疑的;猶豫不決的(+of/about)/曖昧的/可疑的/無把握的
[ˋdjubɪəs]
definition : probably not true or not completely true; doubtful / Dubious can also mean not to be trusted, or not completely moral
Eg : He often hangs around with some dubious characters.
20.edible(adj.)可食用:食用的
(n.)食品;適合吃的東西
[ˋɛdəb!]
definition : suitable or safe for eating
Eg : Edible wild herbs kept us from dying of starvation.
21.hypothetical(adj.)假設的;假定的
[͵haɪpəˋθɛtɪk!]
definition : of or based on a hypothesis
Eg : It must be emphasized that these estimates are hypothetical.
22.hilarious(adj.)極可笑的/熱鬧的;歡鬧的
[hɪˋlɛrɪəs]
definition : extremely amusing and causing a lot of laughter
Eg : The party got quite hilarious after they brought more wine.
23.melancholy(n.)憂鬱/憂思;憂愁
(adj.)鬱悶的/令人沮喪的;可悲的
[ˋmɛlən͵kɑlɪ]
definition : feeling or expressing sadness
Eg : He felt melancholy after he failed the exam.
24.federal(adj.)美國聯邦政府的;國際的(常大寫)
(n.)北部聯盟支持者;北軍(大寫)
[ˋfɛdərəl]
definition : of or connected with the central government of some countries
Eg : The Federal government decides U.S. foreign policy.
25.ambiguous(adj.)含糊不清的;引起歧義的
[æmˋbɪgjʊəs]
definition : having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally
Eg : The wording is so ambiguous that it leads to misinterpretations.
[dɪˋstɪŋktɪv]
definition : marking something as clearly different from others
Eg : Each room is distinctively decorated with light, bright colors and floral prints.
2.torrent (n.){+of} (水,熔岩等的)奔流,洪流/(雨)傾注/(話語)連發;(感情)迸發
[ˋtɔrənt]
definition : a large stream of water that moves very fast
Eg : he rain came down in torrents, and we could see nothing.
3.capacity(n.)容量;容積/能量;生產力/資格;地位
[kəˋpæsətɪ]
definition : the amount that can be held or produced by something
Eg : The capacity of a container is its volume, or the amount of liquid it can hold, measured in units such as litres or gallons.
4.interpret(v.)解釋;說明/理解(+as)/口譯;翻譯
[ɪnˋtɝprɪt]
definition : to describe the meaning of something; examine in order to explain
Eg : The judge quite rightly says that he has to interpret the law as it's been passed.
5.equivalent(adj.)相等的;相同的(+to)/等價的;等效的(+to)
(n.)相等物;等價物(+to/of)/同義字(+for/to)
[ɪˋkwɪvələnt]
definition : equal to or having the same effect as something else
Eg : Even the cheapest car costs the equivalent of 70 years' salary for a government worker.
6.rampant(a.)繁茂的;蔓生的/猖獗的/猛烈的
[ˋræmpənt]
definition : happening a lot or becoming worse, usually in a way that is out of control
Eg : Sickness was rampant in the rural areas of this country.
7. threshold(n.)門檻/出發點;開端
[ˋθrɛʃhold]
definition : a point at which something starts
Eg : Fewer than forty per cent voted — the threshold for results to be valid.
8.mechanism(n.)機械裝置;機械作用/機構;結構/辦法;途徑
[ˋmɛkə͵nɪzəm]
definition : a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together
Eg : A bomb has been detonated by a special mechanism.
9.substitute(n.)代替人;代替物(+for)
(adj.)代用的;替補的
(vt.)用...代替;代替(+for)
(vi.)替代;作替代者(+for/as)
[ˋsʌbstə͵tjut]
definition : to use someone or something instead of another person or thing
Eg : She is seeking a substitute for the very man whose departure made her cry.
10.initial(adj.)開始的;最初的
(n.)(字的)起首字母
(vt.)草簽
[ɪˋnɪʃəl]
definition : of or at the beginning; first
Eg : The aim of this initial meeting is to clarify the issues.
11.mispronunciation(n.)讀音錯誤
[͵mɪsprə͵nʌnsɪˋeʃən]
definition : a wrong sound used when saying a word, or the habit of pronouncing words or sounds the wrong way
Eg : Take care in your speaking to guard against mispronunciation.
12.unconscious(adj.)不省人事的;失去知覺的/無意識的
[ʌnˋkɑnʃəs]
definition : Unconscious feelings or actions are ones you are not completely aware of
Eg : He himself seemed totally unconscious of his failure.
13.inventory(n.)存貨清單;財產目錄/詳細目錄
(v.)把...登入存錄/盤存
[ˋɪnvən͵torɪ]
definition : goods that are easily made available, or a detailed list of goods, property, etc.
Eg : The inventory showed that the store was overstocked.
14.pterodactyl(n.)(古生)翼手龍
[͵tɛrəˋdæktɪl]
definition : extinct flying reptile
Eg : Pterodactyl is a kind of dinosaurs which could fly in the sky.
15.accomplice(n.)共犯;同謀;幫兇
[əˋkɑmplɪs]
definition : a person who helps someone else to commit a crime or do something morally wrong
Eg : He is suspected as an accomplice of the murder.
16.adverse(adj.)逆向的;相反的/不利的;有害的/反對的;敵對的
[ædˋvɝs]
definition : going against something, or causing harm
Eg : My sister's taste in dresses is adverse to my own.
17.allocate(v.)分配;分派
[ˋælə͵ket]
definition : to give something as a share of a total amount
Eg : Local authorities have to learn to allocate resources efficiently.
18.custody(n.)照管;保管;監護(+of)/居留;監禁(+in/into)
[ˋkʌstədɪ]
definition : the right or duty to care for someone or something, as for a child whose parents have separated or died
Eg : He spent a week in custody on remand awaiting sentence.
19.dubious(a.)(對事物)半信半疑的;猶豫不決的(+of/about)/曖昧的/可疑的/無把握的
[ˋdjubɪəs]
definition : probably not true or not completely true; doubtful / Dubious can also mean not to be trusted, or not completely moral
Eg : He often hangs around with some dubious characters.
20.edible(adj.)可食用:食用的
(n.)食品;適合吃的東西
[ˋɛdəb!]
definition : suitable or safe for eating
Eg : Edible wild herbs kept us from dying of starvation.
21.hypothetical(adj.)假設的;假定的
[͵haɪpəˋθɛtɪk!]
definition : of or based on a hypothesis
Eg : It must be emphasized that these estimates are hypothetical.
22.hilarious(adj.)極可笑的/熱鬧的;歡鬧的
[hɪˋlɛrɪəs]
definition : extremely amusing and causing a lot of laughter
Eg : The party got quite hilarious after they brought more wine.
23.melancholy(n.)憂鬱/憂思;憂愁
(adj.)鬱悶的/令人沮喪的;可悲的
[ˋmɛlən͵kɑlɪ]
definition : feeling or expressing sadness
Eg : He felt melancholy after he failed the exam.
24.federal(adj.)美國聯邦政府的;國際的(常大寫)
(n.)北部聯盟支持者;北軍(大寫)
[ˋfɛdərəl]
definition : of or connected with the central government of some countries
Eg : The Federal government decides U.S. foreign policy.
25.ambiguous(adj.)含糊不清的;引起歧義的
[æmˋbɪgjʊəs]
definition : having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally
Eg : The wording is so ambiguous that it leads to misinterpretations.
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