S1 Flashcards
Approach
(V)靠近；接近；臨近
We could just see the train approaching in the distance. 我們剛好能看到火車從遠處駛來。
(N)（思考問題的）方式，方法，態度
Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it. 到目前為止，我們還沒有研究出任何解決這一問題的方法，所以我們需要換一種思路了。
Area
(N)地區；區域
All areas of the country will have some rain tonight. 今晚全國所有地區都將有降雨。
Assess
(V)評價；評定；對…估價
The insurers will need to assess the flood damage. 保險公司需要對洪水造成的損失進行評估。
Assume
/əˈsjuːm/
(V)假定，假設；臆斷，想當然地認為
[+ (that)] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school. 你們不是上同一間學校嗎？我還以為你們兩個認識呢。
Authority
(N)威信；權力；管轄權
The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area. 聯合國行使其權力以恢復該地區的和平。
Available
(Adj)可獲得的；可用的；可取得聯繫的；有空的
Is this dress available in a larger size? 這件衣服有更大一號的嗎？
Benefit
(N)利益，好處；優勢
The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town. 石油的發現給該鎮帶來很多利益。
Concept
(N)原則；概念；觀念；想法
The very concept of free speech is unknown to them. 他們沒有言論自由的概念。
Consist
(V)to be made up or composed (usually followed by of):
This cake consists mainly of sugar, flour, and butter.
Constitute
(V)是；被看作，被視爲
This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the government. 最近的這次失敗是對政府的一
Context
(n)（事情存在、發生的）背景，環境
It is important to see all the fighting and bloodshed in his plays in historical context. 結合歷史背景解讀他戲劇作品中所有的爭鬥和流血事件，這點很重要。
Create
(V)創造；創建；創作；發明
Charles Schulz created the characters ‘Snoopy’ and ‘Charlie Brown’. 查爾斯‧舒爾茨創作了漫畫人物史諾比和查理‧布朗。
Data
(N)信息，數據
The data was/were collected by various researchers. 這些資訊是由各類研究人員收集起來的。
Define
(V)給（尤指單詞）下定義；說明，解釋
Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)? 在回答你的問題前，你能不能再解釋一下你要表達的意思？
Derive
(V)從…中得到，從…中獲得
The institute derives all its money from foreign investments. 該機構的資金均來自海外投資。
