Artificial Intelligence (Writing/ sentence structure) Flashcards
Definition: causing a major change to something or someone, especially in a way that makes it or them better
徹底改觀的，使大變樣的；有改造能力的
e.g. The t__________ power of education can help people to break through the intergenerational poverty.
transformative
Definition:
1. to shape something so that it can move as effectively and quickly as possible through a liquid or gas
把…設計成流線型，使成流線型
e.g. S_________ spaceships can reduce air resistance.
Streamling
Definition:
2. to improve the effectiveness of an organization such as a business or government, often by making the way activities are performed simpler
（常透過簡化辦事程式）使（機構）效率更高；簡化
e.g. S________ administrative procedures is a crucial step to eradicate the long-lasting bureaucracy.
Streamling
Definition:
1. to examine something carefully in order to discover more information about someone or something:
e.g. In this article, we d____ the potential drawbacks of workplace survillence and the need for slack management.
delve into
Definition:
1. Very ordinary and therefore not interesting
世俗的；單調的；平凡的
e.g. Living a m_____ life will easily bury my problem-solving abilities.
mundane
體力勞動
Example sentence: With the technical advance, the use of machinery has superseded manual labour
manual labour
使需要
Constant developments in military matters n________ a fundamental modernisation of conventional arms control
Production downturns periodically n___________ food aid
(Sentence pattern: noun phrases + adverb + object)
Necessitate
A procedure used for solving a problem or performing a computation
e.g. AI algorithm make it easier for users to access to the content they are interested in.
Algorithms
To make something stronger
Something is provided with more proof and support for it and makes it seems true.
Example 1: If the training data contains biases or discriminatory patterns, AI algorithms can unknowingly r________ those biases, resulting in unfair decision- making.
Example 2: The outbreak of the Second World War r________ the drawbacks of appeasement policy.
Reinforce
Races/ sex/ ages/ groups or particular segments shares the common characteristics
For example, in recruitment processes, AI system might unknowing favour certain d_________
Demographics
嚴格的/ 嚴重的/ 苛刻的
having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting
Example 1: The most s______ laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them
Example 2: This calls for s______ oversight and constant monitoring to ensure fairness and equity.
Example 3: The exacerbated student’s discipline necessitate the needs for introducing s_______ school rules.
Stringent laws/ measures/ oversight
( Grammar item highlighted: need for X needs to/ of )
(of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail
（人或動物）強壯的，茁壯的；（東西或系統）堅固的，耐用的，結實的
Example 1: Organisations must handle data responsibly and implement r_______ security measures to protect sensitive information.
Example 2: By virtue of the open policy announced in 1978, China has emerged as a r______ force in facilitating cooperation between countries.
Robust
Definition: a failure to do. What is required by a law, an agreement or a duty
Example 1: A breach in AI systems can have severe consequences
Definition:
1. a small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should
小毛病；小差錯；小故障
e.g. Technical g_____ or system malfunction can disrupt operations and lead to costly chaos.
e.g. The Housing Scheme was terminated by the government due to occasional g_____
glitches
Definition 1: to fail to work or operate correctly
運轉不正常，發生故障
Definition 2: a failure to work or operate correctly
失靈，故障
e.g. The m_____ of the fire system caused massive casualties.
Shortly before the crash, the pilot had reported a m______ of the aircraft’s navigation system.
malfunction
Definition: the act of using something effectively 利用
Example 1: Skilful u_____ of finite resources is a crucial key to improving our social status.
Example 2: Resource u______ and cost-effective therapy are an integral part of modern medical practice.
utilization
Definition: a high level of knowledge or skill
專門技能（知識）；專長
Example 1:
Having e_______ in mathematics is important to utilize your study time.
Example 2:
It is important to strike a balance between AI utilization and preservation of human e_________
Have expertise in sth
(not at/on/of/for/from)
Definition 1: a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
輓具；繫帶
Example 1:The engineer designed a h_____ for the robot to carry heavy loads.
Safety/ baby/ parachute 降落傘 harness
Definition 2: to control something, usually in order to use its power
控制；利用…的動力
Example 1: Mao has adopted a skilful approach in h_______adolescents as a formidable force to overthrow the government.
Example 2:
By understanding and mitigating the risks of jobs displacement, bias, privacy breaches, technological vulnerabilities, we can h_____ the power of AI while maintaining a balanced and ethical approach.
harnessing
Definition: to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it
補充；補足；使完善；為…增色
Example 1:
Ice cream c______the sweetness of the apple tart perfectly.
Example 2:
The key lies in utilizing AI as a tool that c________human capability rather than replacing them entirely.
complement
Definition: an event or person that causes great change
促成變化的人；引發變化的事件
Example 1:
The United Nation acts as a catalyst for international cooperation.
Example 2:
Through reasonable implementation, we can shape a future where AI serves as a c______ for progress while upholding the values that define our society
a catalyst for
(x of/ in/ at/ form)
Find the mistake in the following sentence and use an appropriate word to replace it.
In this day and age, AI has become a hot potato among workplaces.
Hot potato → trending topic
Former: an issue that is difficult to deal with and causes a lot of disagreement (-ve)
(e.g. Phone addiction has become a hot potato among teenagers)
Latter: something appeals the public and draw their attention.
(+ve)
Find the mistake in the following sentence and use an appropriate word to replace it.
AI is known for its capability of processing and digesting numerous information at a short period of time
at → in
(more fluent option: AI is known for its capability to process and digest a vast amount of data within a short period of time)
Find the mistake in the following sentence and use an appropriate word to replace it.
For instance, studies have shown that an employee spends 3 hours averagely creating an Excel document.
Averagely → on average
