20200301 Flashcards
carbon
(n. ) (U) 碳 /ˈkɑːr.bən/
- carbon dioxide
- carbon monoxide
- carbon footprint
dioxide
(n.) (U) 二氧化物 /daɪˈɑːk.saɪd/
monoxide
(n.) (U) 一氧化物 /məˈnɑːk.saɪd/
emission
(n.) (U) 發射、排放
in the emission of greenhouse (溫室) gases (氣體).
(n.) (C) 排放物
carbon dioxide emissions
emit
(vt.) 發射 (光、雜訊聲音、氣體)
emit、emitted、emitted、emitting
[ie1.] The alarm emits infrared /ˌɪn.frəˈred/ (adj.) rays.
[ie2.] The machine emits the high-pitched sound.
emitter
(n.) (C) 發射器
assess
(vt.) 評估、評定
[ie1.] The insurers will need to assess the flood /flʌd/ damage.
[ie2.] They assessed the cost of the flood damage “at” $3,500.
[ie3.] Exams are not the only means of assessing a student’s ability.
[ie4.] It’s too early to assess the long-term consequences.
count up
計數
presumably
(adv.) 據推測、大概、可能、想必
/prɪˈzuː.mə.bli/
[ie1.] They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment. 他們”大概”
[ie2.] Presumably he just forgot to send the letter. 他”可能”
[ie3.] Presumably they’ve decided to move back to Australia.
deem
(vt.)
- 認為
The area has been deemed safe.
We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate. - 視為
They are deemed to be events beyond human control.
alone
(adj. ) 單獨的 = independent = by oneself、孤單的
(adv. ) 單一地 = only、單純地 = purely
hectare
(n) (C) 公頃 /ˈhek.ter/
figure
(n) (C) 數字
He earns a six-figure salary
in single/double figures
[ie.] The unemployment rate is now in double figures.
(n) (C) 外形、輪廓 ; 人影
the “shape” of the human body, or a person (= person)
[ie1.] I could see two tall figures in the distance.
我看見遠處兩個高高的人影。
[ie2.] A strange bearded figure (= person) entered the room.
一個留著鬍鬚的陌生人走進了房間。