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dealer

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代理商

Jason purchased his new car from a trustworthy, authorized dealer.

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take great pleasure in

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take great pleasure in announcing that…

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persuasive

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be persuasive in

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disappointment

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it was a great disappointment that

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empathetic

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be empathetic about

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competitive

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The prices were quite competitive

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advisable

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It is advisable for investors to check a company’s performance before purchasing any shares

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tenor

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tenor

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captivating plot

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令人神魂顛倒的情節

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venture

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企業

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manageable

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Customer complaints have become much more managable

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transferable

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Points earned on the purchase of products are not transferable to other cusomers

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considerate

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考慮週到的，慎重的

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refrain

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refrain from speaking loudly

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profitable

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manufacturers are often profitable even in times of economic slowdown

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glut

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glut 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [glʌt] DJ [glʌt]   
滿足（食慾、慾望）
變化形 動變 glutted glutted glutting
vt. 及物動詞 
滿足（食慾、慾望）
 過度供應（市場）

n. 名詞
（商品的）供應過多

the glut of digital products coming into the market

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policy

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our policy states that we are not responsible for theft

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standout

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She has quickly become a standout in company presentations

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take the consequences

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If the deal falls through, I’ll take the consequence

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Upcoming

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We look forward to your participation at the upcoming conference

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batch

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一批

The problems had all been fixed by the third batch of computer monitors

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circumstance

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Under no circumstance should items go out if they ve any problems

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collaboration

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we can choose to work in collaboration with another company or on our won

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conform

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conFORM 符合遵守

The finished product mus conform to industry standards

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conveyor belt

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conveyor belt

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customize

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CUstomize

The system allows us to customize each product for our customers

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deadline

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We have to meet our deadline FOR this project

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defect

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DEfect

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29
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device

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deVICE

If the device senses smoke, it sets of an alarm

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durability

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This brand of jeans has been known for its durability

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encounter

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[in]COUnter 遭遇

We will encounter many different types of problems in the sample testing

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enforcement

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[in]FOrcement

Quality-control standards are worthless without proper enforcement

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enhance

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[in]HAnce

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epidemic

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[3p]D3mic普遍的流行的

Due to epidemic defects, all of the MP3 players were returned to th efactory

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find out

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We need to find out what the problem is

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36
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fraction

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a fraction of

Only a small fraction of our employees have a college degree

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gadget

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GAdge小機件

our factory produces kitchen gadgets and appliances

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garment

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GArment衣服服裝

We are very happy with the way our dresses and orther garments look

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glitch

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小故障小毛病

It looks like all the glitches were corrected

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goods

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moving goods by train is cheaper than moving them by truck

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undertaking

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任務

task, mission, assignment, role, duty, undertaking

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considering

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Considering the wide range of services offered by the agency, it is surprising they have a fairly narrow clientele base

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barring

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If not
Barring any changes, the proposal will be presented at a special meeting of sustainable development organizations next week

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interest/interests

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interest興趣/interests利益

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45
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monologue/monotone/monogram/monopoly

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[MAnrlag]/[MAnrton]

獨白/單調的/組合圖案/獨佔

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46
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erectable

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可裝配的

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47
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promising

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[PRAmising]有前途的

Fred is the most promising member of the team because of his unending curiosity and positive attitude

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committed to

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We here at Home Remodeling remain committed to reliable service, quality product, and long-term trust and dedication

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process/processing

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過程/處理

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condominium

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[CANdominium]大廈

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commence

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commence 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [kəˋmɛns] DJ [kəˋmens]   
開始；著手[+v-ing][+to-v]
同義詞 begin, start, take off, fire away
反義詞 end, finish, conclude
變化形 動變 commenced commenced commencing
vt. 及物動詞 
開始；著手[+v-ing][+to-v]
He commenced studying law in 1988 .   他於一九八八年開始學習法律。
She commenced to cry .   她開始哭了起來。
vi. 不及物動詞 
開始[（+with）]
The bull - fight was to commence in twenty minutes .   鬥牛在二十分鐘後開始。
【英】得學位
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implement provision

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[IMplement] [proVIsion]
implement 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋɪmpləmənt] DJ [ˋimplimənt]   
工具；器具；用具[P1]
同義詞 tool, utensil, instrument, apparatus
變化形 名複 implements
n. [C] 可數名詞 
工具；器具；用具[P1]
The store supplies agricultural implements .   這商店供應農具。
裝備；傢俱[P1]
手段；當工具的人
其他解釋
implement 2  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋɪmplə͵mɛnt] DJ [ˋimpliment]   
履行；實施；執行

同義詞 complete, carry out, get done, bring about
變化形 動變 implemented implemented implementing

I am required to inform you that our company must now implement new provisions to curb wasteful spending.

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deterrent

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[diTERrnt] 阻礙

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54
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for good

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永久的

The factory is closing down for good

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55
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wreak havoc in

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摧毀破壞

Avian flu is wreaking havoc in Asia’s contries

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foremost

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最先的

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57
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harness

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利用

Some company can harness byproducts, such as steam from a manufacturing process, to heat their facilities

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be in need of

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need

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biennial

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兩年一次的

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outlook

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前景，展望，觀點

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determination

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果決

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62
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commemoration plaque

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紀念徽章

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63
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eligible

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[3ligibl]符合資格的

Managers are not eligible for this award

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tour guide

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travel escort [3Scort] service

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65
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commensurate

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We provides a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications

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cultivate

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拓展

He will build relationships with local officials for the purpose of cultivating and growing new markets

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67
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canned fruits, vegetable and legumes

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non-perishable produce

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allotment/allowance/benenfit/bonus/incentive

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特別收入/定期補助/津貼/特別獎金/獎金

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payroll/pension/wage

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薪資單/退休金/工資

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cover letter

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推薦函

reference letter/ letter of recommendation

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diploma

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畢業證書

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prefabrication

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the manufacture of sections of a building at the factory so they can be easily and rapidly assembled at the building site

73
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outstanding balance/premium

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未支付餘額/額外費用

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insurance policy

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保險單

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go the extra mile

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The hotel goes the extra mile o guarantee the safety of your possessions

76
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distinctly

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markedly

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Remuneration is contingent on success

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dependent

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gratuities

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No gratuities accpeted

79
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pay the tariff

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pay the duty

关税表，关税；价目表；菜单；价格，费

80
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litigation

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lawsuit 訴訟

81
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apparel

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[ə’pærəl]

The bride was in full wedding apparel.

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cognizant

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[‘kɔgnizənt]

He was cognizant of the truth

83
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tenant

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[‘tenənt]

The tenant was evicted for non-payment of rent.

84
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deserted

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The station has been deserted

85
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stuck in traffic

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The bus is stuck in traffic

86
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stuff

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東西

87
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ring

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I known I am wrong to ring you

88
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dedicate

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[ˋdɛdə͵ket]
以…奉獻, 以…供奉[(+to)]
The monument was dedicated to the memory of the national hero. 這座碑是為紀念那位民族英雄而建造的。
The school dedicated the new building on Sunday. 學校於星期日為新大樓舉行落成典禮。
He dedicated his life to science. 他獻身科學。
She dedicated her first book to her father. 她將她的第一本書獻給了她父親。

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counterfeit

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[ˋkaʊntɚ͵fɪt]
偽造的/偽造/偽造物
counterfeit passports/counterfeit sorrow
It is a crime to counterfeit money.
This coin is a counterfeit.
90
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detention

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[dɪˋtɛnʃən]

preventive detention/detention home/detention center

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forfeit

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[ˋfɔr͵fɪt]
vt.(因犯罪、失職、違約等)喪失(權利、名譽、生命等)
He has forfeited the right to be the leader of this nation.
n. 喪失的東西; 沒收物; 罰金[C]
His health was the forfeit he paid for overworking.

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forgery

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[ˋfɔrdʒərɪ]
(文件、藝術品等的)偽造[U]
偽造物, 贗品[C]

93
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indict

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[ɪnˋdaɪt]
Prosecutors said they wouldn’t indict Mr. Hatoyama due to insufficient evidence.
She has been indicted for possessing cocaine.

94
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indictment

A 
[ɪnˋdaɪtmənt]
控告, 告發; 起訴[C][U]
be under indictment for fraud 被控犯有詐騙罪
present an indictment against someone 控告某人
起訴書[C]
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bail

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[bel]
n.名詞
保釋[U]
The criminal was granted bail. 犯人獲准交保釋放。
保釋金[U]
He paid 5, 000 dollars in bail for his son. 他繳了五千元保釋出他兒子。
保釋人[C]

vt.及物動詞
保釋(某人); (法官)將(在押犯)交保釋放[(+out)]
The lawyer bailed the prisoner out of jail. 律師保釋犯人出獄。
託付(財物)
幫助(某人)脫離困境[(+out)]
My friends bailed me out with economic aid. 我的朋友們從經濟上幫助我使我脫離困境。

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drill

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[drɪl]
n.名詞
鑽, 鑽頭; 鑽床; 鑽機[C]
操練; 訓練[C][U]
She had lots of drill in listening. 她在聽力方面受過許多訓練。
【英】【口】規定的步驟
vt.及物動詞
鑽(孔); 在...上鑽孔
The farmers drilled wells for water. 農民打井取水。
鑽除, 鑽出
操練, 訓練[(+in)]
The teacher drilled the class in pronunciation. 老師訓練學生發音。
通過練習傳授[(+into)]
【美】【俚】用子彈打穿, 槍殺
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amendment

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[əˋmɛndmənt]
n.名詞
改正, 修正; 改善[U][C]
Your plan needs some amendment. 你的計劃需要作些修正。
(議案等的)修正案[C][(+to)]
An amendment to the United States Constitution limits the President to two full terms in office. 一項美國憲法修正案規定總統不能超過兩屆任期。
變化形 名複: amendments

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reiterate

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reiterate
KK [riˋɪtə͵ret] DJ [ri:ˋitəreit]  
重做, 反覆做; 重申, 反覆講
同義詞 repeat, recount, retell, review
變化形 動變 reiterated reiterated reiterating

vt. 及物動詞
重做, 反覆做; 重申, 反覆講
Let me reiterate that we have absolutely no plans to increase taxation . 讓我再一次重申我們絕對沒有增稅的計劃。

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disgrace

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KK [dɪsˋgres] DJ [disˋgreis]
丟臉, 恥辱, 不光彩; 失寵[U]
同義詞 shame, dishonor, discredit, humiliate
反義詞 honor
變化形 動變 disgraced disgraced disgracing
n. 名詞
丟臉, 恥辱, 不光彩; 失寵[U]
And you needn ‘ t fuss . There ‘ s no disgrace . 你不必大驚小怪。沒有什麼丟人的事。
丟臉的事; 丟臉的人[S][(+to)]
The dirty classrooms are a disgrace to the school . 骯髒的教室是學校的恥辱。
vt. 及物動詞
使丟臉, 使蒙受恥辱
So it ‘ s you that have disgraced the family ! 原來是你丟了全家的面子!
使失寵; 貶黜

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fight tooth and claw/nail

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to fight very hard to achieve something (often + to do sth)

We fought tooth and nail to retain our share of the business

101
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make amends

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to do something because you did not do it when you should have
Wendi hopes that by winning today’s match she will make amends to her fans for losing such an easy match yesterday.

102
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back away (from someone or something) and back off (from someone or something)

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  1. Lit. to move backwards from a person or thing; to withdraw physically from someone or something. You should back away from the fire. Please back off from the man who is threatening you.
  2. Fig. to begin to appear uninterested in someone or something; to withdraw one’s interest from someone or something. The board of directors began to back away from the idea of taking over the rival company. Tom backed off from the whole idea of investing in stocks.
103
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blow someone or something off

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Sl. to ignore someone or something; to skip an appointment with someone; to not attend something where one is expected. 
He decided to sleep in and blow this class off. It wasn't right for you to just blow off an old friend the way you did.
104
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make sense

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It never made sense to me

105
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collude with someone or something

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to plot or conspire with someone or a group.

The CEO colluded with the board of directors in the stock scandal.

106
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pay someone off

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  1. Lit. to pay what is owed to a person. I can’t pay you off until Wednesday when I get my paycheck. I have to use this money to pay off Sarah.
  2. Fig. to bribe someone. Max asked Lefty if he had paid the cops off yet. Lefty paid off the cops on time.
107
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pay something off

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to pay all of a debt; to pay the final payment for something bought on credit.
This month I’ll pay the car off. Did you pay off the gas bill yet?

108
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pay off

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to yield profits; to result in benefits.

My investment in those stocks has really paid off. The time I spent in school paid off in later years.

109
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superb

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KK[sʊˋpɝb]

  1. Of unusually high quality; excellent: a superb wine; superb skill.
  2. Majestic; imposing: The cheetah is a superb animal.
  3. Rich; luxurious.
110
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pol·y·graph

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An instrument that simultaneously records changes in physiological processes such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and respiration, often used as a lie detector.

111
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meet up with

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meet with by appointment

“She met up with her former lover”

112
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stay away

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stay clear of, avoid; “Keep your hands off my wife!”; “Keep your distance from this man–he is dangerous”

113
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con·spir·a·cy

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con·spir·a·cies

  1. An agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act.
  2. A group of conspirators.
  3. Law An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime or accomplish a legal purpose through illegal action.
  4. A joining or acting together, as if by sinister design: a conspiracy of wind and tide that devastated coastal areas.

For you this is just another conspiracy to uncover

114
Q

all along

A

From the beginning; throughout

You are right all along

115
Q

have or be nothing to do with

A

to have no connection with

“I had nothing to do with her murder”

116
Q

toss someone or something aside

A

to throw someone or something aside or out of the way. The kidnapper tossed the child aside and reached for his gun. The soldier tossed aside the helpless civilian and ran into the house. Fred tossed the can aside and Alice picked it up.

117
Q

you really believe that ?

A

你真的這樣想?

118
Q

what’s up with you

A

what are you up to?

你最近在做些甚麼?

119
Q

brutal

A

KK[ˋbrut!]
殘忍的, 冷酷的; 野蠻的; 粗暴的
It was brutal of him to do that. 他做那種事是很殘忍的。
嚴酷的, 苛刻的
We had another brutal winter. 我們又度過了一個嚴冬。
令人不快卻又無可否認的
He confessed the brutal truth. 他供認了事實真相。

Tell me if it sucks. Be brutal with me. I can handle it.

120
Q

turn against

A

反對; 對…起不利影響; 轉過來向…移動
The tide turned against them before they reached the shore. 他們抵岸之前, 潮水轉過來向他們衝來。
Those who were once for him turned against him. 那些原來支持他的, 現在倒過來反對他了。
The advantage abruptly turned against them. 有利的條件突然變得對他們不利起來。

121
Q

rekindle

A

KK[riˋkɪnd!]
to make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again 重新激起﹐重新引起
to light a fire or flame again 再點燃
A recent, widely discussed column in Slate rekindled an old debate about women, drinking and rape.

122
Q

inextricable

A

KK[ɪnˋɛkstrɪkəb!]

逃脫不掉的
The insect found itself entangled in an inextricable net. 昆蟲發現自己被纏在一個逃脫不掉的羅網中。
糾結一起的
Because the girl had not combed her hair for days she found it in an inextricable tangle. 由於好幾天沒梳頭, 女孩發現她的頭髮糾結一團。
無法解決的
It was an inextricable mess. 這是個無法解決的混亂局面。
繁複的
My heart sunk again on viewing the inextricable complexity of this deception. 看到這個騙局的錯綜複雜, 我的心又沈了下來。

123
Q

perilous

A

KK[ˋpɛrələs]
危險的; 冒險的
The journey through the jungle was perilous. 穿過叢林的旅行充滿了危險。
形變: more perilous,most perilous

124
Q

perpetrator

A

KK[͵pɝpəˋtretɚ]
做壞事者; 犯罪者
加害者; 行兇者

125
Q

squarely

A 
KK[ˋskwɛrlɪ
成方形地, 成直角地
直截了當地, 乾脆地
This difficulty will have to be squarely faced. 這一困難必須正視。
正對著地, 正好
He looked her squarely in the eye. 他直盯著她眼睛看。
正直地; 正當地; 誠實地
堅定地; 明確地
126
Q

maul

A

KK[mɔl]

大木槌; 楔頭大錘[C]
vt.及物動詞

毆打, 打傷; 抓破
The hunter was mauled by a lion. 獵人被獅子弄傷。
粗手粗腳地擺弄, 粗暴地對待
變化形
名複: mauls
動變: mauled,mauled,mauling
同義字
vt.打傷; 粗暴對待
bruise, batter, abuse
127
Q

thwart

A

KK[θwɔrt]
vt.及物動詞
反對, 阻撓; 使受挫折; 挫敗
Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the rain. 我們的野餐計劃因雨受挫。

128
Q

assailant

A

KK[ə`selənt]
n [C]可數名詞
formal -someone who attacks another person 【正式】攻擊者
Ms Hervey states that she could not see her assailant’s face. 赫維女士聲稱她看不清襲擊她的人的面孔。

129
Q

forestall

A

KK[fɔr`stɔl]
v [T]及物動詞
to prevent something from happening or prevent someone from doing something by doing something first 預先阻止; 搶先
Gero urged reforms in order to forestall trouble. 傑羅敦促進行改革以防止出現麻煩

130
Q

repent

A

repent變化形 | 同義字
KK[rɪˋpɛnt]
vi.不及物動詞

悔悟, 悔改
You should repent and start anew. 你應悔過自新。
後悔, 懊悔[(+of)]
I have nothing to repent of. 我沒有什麼要後悔的。
【宗】懺悔[(+of)]
She repented of her sins. 她懺悔自己的罪孽。
vt.及物動詞

悔悟, 悔改
He has bitterly repented his folly. 他痛悔自己的愚行。
對…感到後悔
I repented my decision. 我悔不該作出那種決定。

131
Q

thanks for stopping by

A

感謝你抽空過來

132
Q

Dawn stage

A

Brighter stage

Golden stage

133
Q

drawback

A

（工具的）缺點

134
Q

conquest

A

conquest 1 Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋkɑŋkwɛst] DJ [ˋkɔŋkwest]
征服；克服；佔領[U]
同義詞 triumph, victory, success, achievement
反義詞 defeat, failure, surrender
n. 名詞
征服；克服；佔領[U]
The basic aim of this institution is the conquest of disease . 本協會的基本宗旨是征服疾病。
（由征服所得的）掠奪物，繳獲品，佔領地[C]
The Romans extended their conquests to Britain . 羅馬人把征服範圍擴大到了不列顛。
博得歡心，贏得關注[C]
The rich and handsome young man made a conquest of Jeanne . 這位富裕而又英俊的年輕人贏得了琴的愛情。
【謔】（愛情的）俘虜[C]
【史】（大寫）（諾曼人的）征服英國[the S]

135
Q

caliph

A 
caliph 
KK [ˋkælɪf] DJ [ˋkælif]   
卡里發（伊斯蘭教中穆罕默德的繼承人）[C]
變化形 名複 caliphs
n. 名詞 
卡里發（伊斯蘭教中穆罕默德的繼承人）[C]

caliph 2 朗文當代高級詞典第三版
KK [`kelɪf]
a MUSLIM ruler 哈里發〔伊斯蘭教國家的教主和統治者〕

136
Q

battlefield

A 
battlefield 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋbæt!͵fild] DJ [ˋbætlfi:ld]   
戰場，戰地
變化形 名複 battlefields
鍵盤捷徑： 按 A 可全選目前查詢單字、S 可快速發音
釋義 相關詞
n. [C] 可數名詞 
戰場，戰地
Her son died on the battlefield .   她兒子死在戰場上。
鬥爭的領域
137
Q

breakthrough

A 
breakthrough 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋbrek͵θru] DJ [ˋbreik͵θru:]   
【軍】突圍，突破
n. 名詞 
【軍】突圍，突破 突破性進展；突破點
A meeting of finance ministers on Thursday made no breakthrough.
138
Q

provision

A

provision 1 Dr.eye譯典通
KK [prəˋvɪʒən] DJ [prəˋviʒən]
供應[U][（+of）]
同義詞 proviso, stipulation, condition, clause
變化形 名複 provisions
變化形 動變 provisioned provisioned provisioning
n. 名詞
供應[U][（+of）]
Provision of shelter was their main concern for the disaster victims . 為災民提供避難處是他們最關切的事。
預備；防備[U][（+for/against）]
He did not make any provision for his children ‘ s education . 他沒為孩子的教育作任何準備。
食物；糧食；給養[P]
Provisions were kept in the storehouse . 食品放在倉庫裡。
規定；條款[C][+（that）]
According to the provisions of this agreement , you must continue to work for them another two years . 按照協議的規定，你必須再為他們工作二年。
vt. 及物動詞
向……供應糧食（或必需品等）[（+for）]

139
Q

default

A 
default 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [dɪˋfɔlt] DJ [diˋfɔ:lt]   
不履行，違約，拖欠
n.[U] 
不履行，違約，拖欠
be in default on a loan   拖欠借款
不參加（比賽）；（中途）棄權
The other team didn ' t arrive , so our team won by default .   由於對方球隊未到，我隊以其棄權而獲勝。
【律】缺席
A default judgment was issued against the defendant .   被告受到了缺席審判。
【電腦】隱含值，系統默認值

vi. 不及物動詞
不履行，拖欠[（+on/in）]
Let ‘ s both try not to default on our commitments . 讓我們雙方一起努力，不違反自己的承諾。
不出場；不參加；不到案；棄權
The player defaulted in the tournament because of her injury . 在這次循環賽中，這位運動員由於受傷而棄權。
vt. 及物動詞
不履行，拖欠
Foreign debts were defaulted . 外債沒有如期償還。

140
Q

treble

A 
treble 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋtrɛb!] DJ [ˋtrebl]   
a. 形容詞 
三倍的，三重的
His wage is treble mine .   他的工資是我的三倍。
高音的，尖聲的[B]
James has a fine treble voice .   詹姆斯有一副悅耳的高音嗓子。
n. [C] 可數名詞 
三倍，三重；（一杯）三倍分量的酒
 最高聲部；最高聲部歌手；最高聲部樂器
 高音，高聲；尖銳聲
 vt. 及物動詞 
使成三倍
He has treble his income during the last few years .   在過去幾年中他的收入已增加了兩倍。
vi. 不及物動詞 
變成三倍
141
Q

commentator

A 
commentator 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋkɑmən͵tetɚ] DJ [ˋkɔmən͵teitə]   
（電臺、電視臺等的）時事評論者；實況播音員
n. [C] 可數名詞 
（電臺、電視臺等的）時事評論者；實況播音員
a news commentator   新聞評論員
注釋者，評註者
142
Q

tuition

tuition fee

A

tuition 1 Dr.eye譯典通
KK [tjuˋɪʃən] DJ [tju:ˋiʃən]
講授，教學；教誨
tuition fee

143
Q

dristic

A 
drastic 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋdræstɪk] DJ [ˋdræstik]   
激烈的，猛烈的
同義詞 extreme, severe, intense, rough
a. 形容詞 
激烈的，猛烈的
 嚴厲的；極端的
drastic measures to cure inflation   處理通貨膨脹的嚴厲措施
As central university grants were drastically cut by government, the student became almost fully responsible for the costs of their higher education.
144
Q

embezzle

A

embezzle 1 Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ɪmˋbɛz!] DJ [imˋbezl]
盜用；侵佔
同義詞 steal, thieve, take, rob

embezzlement Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ɪmˋbɛz!mənt] DJ [imˋbezlmənt]
挪用；侵吞；盜用公款

Some of the embezzled money has now been recovered.

145
Q

referendum

A 
referendum 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [͵rɛfəˋrɛndəm] DJ [͵refəˋrendəm]   
公民投票
變化形 名複 referendums referenda
鍵盤捷徑： 按 A 可全選目前查詢單字、S 可快速發音
釋義 相關詞
n. [C] 可數名詞 
公民投票
The question was decided by referendum .   這個問題由公民投票決定了。
（外交使節致本國政府的）請示書
146
Q

bailout

A 
bailout  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋbel͵aʊt] DJ [ˋbeil͵aut]   
跳傘
鍵盤捷徑： 按 A 可全選目前查詢單字、S 可快速發音
釋義
n. 名詞 
跳傘

緊急（財政）援助

147
Q

spit

A 
vt. 及物動詞 
吐（唾液等）[（+out）]
Spit your gum out before you come into the classroom .   進教室之前把口香糖吐掉。
口出（惡言，粗話等）[（+out）]
He spat curses at me .   他厲聲咒罵我。
（火砲等）噴（火）[（+out）]
The machine - guns spat fire .   機關槍吐著火舌。
點燃

飄落（雨點或雪片）
The sky began to spit snow . 天空開始飄雪。
vi. 不及物動詞
吐口水；吐痰
You ‘ ll be fined if you spit on the streets . 你如果在街上吐痰，要遭罰款。
（為表示輕蔑等）吐口水；表示唾棄，表示輕蔑[（+at/on）]
He spat on my suggestion . 他對我的建議表示輕蔑。
（貓等）發出呼嚕呼嚕聲
The cat spits when angry . 貓生氣時發出呼嚕呼嚕的聲音。
（爐火等）發出劈啪聲
The sausage began to spit in the pan . 鍋裡香腸開始滋滋作響。
（用it為主詞）（雨、雪）霏霏下降[（+with）]
It ‘ s only spitting . We don ‘ t need an umbrella . 只下一點毛毛雨，我們不需要傘。
n. 名詞
唾液，口水[U]
Mary ‘ s spit flew as she shouted . 瑪麗喊叫時唾沫四濺。
【口】一模一樣，肖像[the S][（+of）]
He is the very spit and image of his father . 他和他父親長得一模一樣。
微雨；小雪[U]

148
Q

settle

A

vt. 及物動詞
安放；安頓；安排；料理[O]
He settled his child in a corner of the compartment . 他把孩子安頓在車廂的一個角落裡。
使（雜質）沉澱；使（液體）澄清

使（自己）安下心來；使（心情）平靜下來，使安寧
After the excitement I tried to settle myself . 激動過後，我設法平靜下來。
確定，決定[+（that）][+wh-]
I ‘ ve settled that I ‘ ll drop medicine and take up physics . 我已決定放棄學醫，開始學物理。
解決（問題等）；結束（爭端，糾紛等）
Both wanted to settle their scores . 雙方都願意捐棄前嫌。
The question has been settled . 這個問題已經解決了。
使定居；殖民於[H]

支付，結算
I have several bills to settle . 我有好幾筆帳要付。
vi. 不及物動詞
坐下；安頓下來[Q]

停息；下沉；沉澱[（+on/over/upon）]
The powder settled to the bottom of the cup .   粉末都沉澱到杯底了。
穩定下來；平靜下來；鎮定下來[（+down/to）]
She cannot settle to work .   她安不下心來工作。
和解；結束爭端[（+with）]

安家，定居；殖民[Q]
The family has settled in Canada . 這家人已定居加拿大。
決定，確定[（+on）]

還清欠款；結帳
I settled for him . 我替他付了帳。

149
Q

statute

A 
statute 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋstætʃʊt] DJ [ˋstætju:t]   
法令，法規；成文法
同義詞 law, ordinance, rule, act
變化形 名複 statutes
n.[C]【書】 
法令，法規；成文法
Working hours are limited by statute .   工作時間有法令限制。
章程，規則；條例
The Union ' s statutes forbade them from holding high office .   工會章程禁止他們擔任高級公職。
150
Q

bar

A 
vt. 及物動詞 
閂住
He barred the door .   他閂上了門。
封鎖[H]；阻塞；阻攔
Fallen trees barred the way .   倒下的樹木堵塞了道路。
中止；禁止
He has been barred from practicing medicine .   他被禁止行醫。
對……不予考慮；排斥
在……上飾以條紋[H]
151
Q

alleged

A 
alleged 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [əˋlɛdʒd] DJ [əˋledʒd]   
聲稱的，被說成的，被斷言的
同義詞 asserted, asseverated, averred, affirmed
a. 形容詞 
聲稱的，被說成的，被斷言的
可疑的；靠不住的
其他解釋
alleged 2  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [əˋlɛdʒd] DJ [əˋledʒd]   
聲稱的，被說成的，被斷言的

alleged 3 Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
IPA [əˈledʒd]
聲稱的; 被控的

152
Q

Most of the claims of sexual assault are barred by statutes of limitations. They restrict the length of time in which legal actions can be taken after an alleged crime has been committed.

A

Most of the claims of sexual assault are barred by statutes of limitations. They restrict the length of time in which legal actions can be taken after an alleged crime has been committed.

153
Q

apparent

A 
apparent 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [əˋpærənt] DJ [əˋpærənt]   
表面的，外觀的；未必真實的
a. 形容詞 
表面的，外觀的；未必真實的
The apparent cause of his illness was excessive drinking , but the real cause was his deep grief at his wife ' s death .   他生病的表面原因是飲酒過度，但實際原因是喪妻之痛。
明顯的，顯而易見的；明白無誤的[F][（+to）][+that]
It was apparent that he was in no condition to travel .   他的健康狀況顯然不宜旅行。
154
Q

incest

A 
incest 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋɪnsɛst] DJ [ˋinsest]   
近親相姦，亂倫
n. 名詞 
近親相姦，亂倫
155
Q

orgy

A 
orgy 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋɔrdʒɪ] DJ [ˋɔ:dʒi]   
（古希臘、羅馬）祕密祭神儀式[P1]
變化形 名複 orgies
n. [C] 可數名詞 
（古希臘、羅馬）祕密祭神儀式[P1]

狂歡；縱慾；縱酒[C]
a life of wild orgies 花天酒地的生活
無節制行為[C][（+of）]
She indulged in an orgy of spending . 她愛好大把大把地花錢。

156
Q

brothel

A

brothel 1 Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋbrɔθəl] DJ [ˋbrɔθl]
妓院
n. 名詞 妓院

157
Q

penchant

A 
penchant 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋpɛntʃənt] DJ [ˋpentʃənt]   
強烈傾向
n. 名詞 
強烈傾向 趣味；嗜好
158
Q

strip

A 
strip 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [strɪp] DJ [strip]   
剝，剝去，剝光[（+of/off/from）]
vt. 及物動詞 
剝，剝去，剝光[（+of/off/from）]
The children stripped off their clothes and jumped into the river .   孩子們脫掉衣服跳進河裡。
奪去，剝奪；掠奪[（+of）]
It was wrong of him to strip his daughter of the right to education .   他不該剝奪他女兒受教育的權利。
拆卸，分解（機器；零件等）[（+down）]
 從……中刪除不必要的內容
 擠乾（牛）的奶
 去（煙葉等）的莖
 折斷（齒輪）的齒；磨掉（螺釘等）的螺紋
 把……撕成帶形；把……切成細條
vi. 不及物動詞 
脫去衣服，脫光衣服[（+off）]
The boy stripped to the waist .   這男孩打赤膊。
（螺絲釘）磨損螺紋
 表演脫衣舞
n. [C] 可數名詞 
條，帶；細長片
There is a strip of garden behind his house .   他房子後面有一小塊狹長形的園地。
（報紙等）連環漫畫
159
Q

taboo

A 
taboo 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [təˋbu] DJ [təˋbu:]   
禁忌，忌諱；戒律[U][C]
變化形 名複 taboos
變化形 動變 tabooed tabooed tabooing
n. 名詞 
禁忌，忌諱；戒律[U][C]
禁忌的事物（或行為）；禁忌語[C]
禁忌信奉，守戒
 a. 形容詞 
禁忌的，忌諱的；禁止的
For most people , birth control is no longer such a taboo subject .   對大多數人來說，節制生育已不再是那麼一個禁忌的話題。
vt. 及物動詞 
把……列為禁忌；禁止
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step down

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step down 1 Dr.eye 譯典通片語詞典
辭職; 減少
同義詞 resign, go down
反義詞 stay on, go up

辭職; 減少
We all stepped down from the stage of history . 我們都已退出歷史舞台。
For lack of raw materials we had to step down production . 由於缺乏原材料我們不得不減少生產。

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succeed

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vt. 及物動詞
繼……之後；接續
The storm was succeeded by calm . 暴風雨後一片寧靜。
接替；繼承
The younger man will succeed Mr . White as director . 那位較年輕的男士將接替懷特先生當主任。

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overstatement

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overstatement 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋovɚˋstetmənt] DJ [͵əuvəˋsteitmənt]   
誇大其詞；誇張的言論
反義詞 understatement
n. 名詞 
誇大其詞；誇張的言論
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allowance

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allowance 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [əˋlaʊəns] DJ [əˋlauəns]   
津貼，補貼；零用錢[C]
同義詞 allotment, portion, grant, fee
變化形 名複 allowances
變化形 動變 allowanced allowanced allowancing
n. 名詞 
津貼，補貼；零用錢[C]
The child has a weekly allowance of five dollars .   這孩子每星期有五元零用錢。
分配額；允許額[C]
His allowance for food is $ 100 .   他撥出一百美元用於購買食物。
限額；定量[C]
What is the baggage allowance of this airline ?   這家航空公司的行李重量限額是多少？
折價；折扣[C]
That store makes an allowance of 10 % for cash payment .   那家商店給付現金的顧客打百分之十折扣。
承認；允許[U]
the allowance of a claim   對要求權的允准
認可；容忍[C][U]
the allowance of segregation   對種族隔離的容忍
vt. 及物動詞 
定量供應（物品）發津貼給 把物品定量發給
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vernacular

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vernacular 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [vɚˋnækjəlɚ] DJ [vəˋnækjulə]   
本國語；本地話，方言
變化形 名複 vernaculars
n. [C] 可數名詞 
本國語；本地話，方言
行話
The vernaculars of these African tribes have never been written down .   這些非洲部落的土話沒能被記載下來。
日常用語；白話 
動植物的俗名
 a.[Z] 
用本國語的；用方言的；白話的
He is a vernacular poet .   他是個方言詩人。
本國的；本地的
動植物俗名的
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nosedive

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nosedive
KK [ˋnoz͵daɪv] DJ [ˋnəuzdaiv]   
（飛機的）俯衝
n. 名詞 
（飛機的）俯衝
 （價格等的）奇跌，猛跌；（名聲）低落；（情況的）突然變壞
 vi. 不及物動詞 
俯衝
 暴跌；跌落；突然變壞
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woe

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woe
KK [wo] DJ [wəu]   
悲哀；悲痛[U]
同義詞 grief, trouble, distress, misery
反義詞 weal
變化形 名複 woes
n. 名詞 
悲哀；悲痛[U]
Mary ' s life was full of woe .   瑪麗的生活充滿著悲哀。
困難；災難；不幸[C][P1]
He was faithful to me in weal and woe .   不管是在順境或是在逆境，他一直對我忠誠。
She told him all her woes .   她向他傾訴全部苦惱。
int. 感嘆詞 
（表示痛苦，悲傷或悔恨）哎喲，唉
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turnoil

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turmoil 1  Dr.eye譯典通
KK [ˋtɝmɔɪl] DJ [ˋtə:mɔil]   
騷動；混亂[U][C]
鍵盤捷徑： 按 A 可全選目前查詢單字、S 可快速發音
釋義
n. 名詞 
騷動；混亂[U][C]
The city was in a turmoil .   該城一片混亂。
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bend

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the justice department he heads will not bend to political pressure.

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rampant

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KK[ˋræmpənt]
adj.形容詞
1. 繁茂的；蔓生的
2. 蔓延的；猖獗的
Sickness was rampant in the area. 該地區疾病蔓延。
3. 狂暴的，猛烈的，不能控制的
4. （獅等）用後腳立起的，躍立的
rampant inflation 失控的通貨膨脹
The Argentine peso has lost more than 40% of its value against the US dollar this year and inflation is rampant.
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default

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KK[dɪˋfɔlt] 
n.[U]不履行，違約，拖欠；不參加（比賽）；（中途）棄權
vi.不履行，拖欠[（+on/in）]；不出場；不參加；不到案；棄權
vt.不履行，拖欠；對……處以缺席裁判
Investors are concerned Argentina may not be able repay its heavy government borrowing and could default.

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