TPO02 Flashcards

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inconclusive

Answer 1

not giving or having a result or decision 無結果的；無定論的 The evidence is inconclusive. 這項證據是沒有說服力的。 The medical tests were inconclusive, and will need to be repeated. 這些醫學試驗尚無定論，仍需重複進行。

Answer 2

``` making you want to do or believe a particular thing 有說服力的，令人信服的 a persuasive speaker/speech 有說服力的演講者／演說 Your arguments are very persuasive. 你的論據非常有說服力。 He can be very persuasive. 他有時也很有說服力。 ```

Answer 3

slightly formal existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time 在先的，在前的；居先的 ``` prior to sth › before a particular time or event 在…之前 the weeks prior to her death 她死之前的幾個星期 ``` The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish. 這門課不要求先前學過西班牙語。 They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time). 因為事先另有約會，他們只好拒絕了吃飯的邀請。

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relating to the North or South Pole or the areas around them 兩極的；近兩極的 the polar ice caps 極地冰冠

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a poisonous form of oxygen | 臭氧

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praising or expressing admiration for someone 讚美的；讚賞的；恭維的 The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary. 評論文章對他的最新影片高度讚賞。 She wasn't very complimentary about your performance, was she? 她對你的表演不怎麼讚賞，是嗎？ Our guests said some very complimentary things about the meal I'd cooked. 我們的客人對我做的飯菜大加讚賞。

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easily influenced or harmed by something 易受影響的，易受傷害的 She isn't very susceptible to flattery. 她不太聽信別人的奉承。 These plants are particularly susceptible to frost. 這些植物很容易受霜凍影響。 Among particularly susceptible children, the disease can develop very fast. 在特別易受感染的兒童中，這種疾病會擴展得非常迅速。 › describes someone who is easily emotionally influenced 易受感動的，感情豐富的，多情的 They persuade susceptible teenagers to part with their money. 他們勸說這些易被感動的年輕人捐出他們的錢。

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a long passage in a building or train, especially with rooms on either side （尤指兩邊是房間的）走廊，通道，過道 Her office is at the end of the corridor. 她的辦公室在走廊盡頭。

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a type of large bird which catches small birds and animals for food 鷹

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in a way which uses words and phrases with a more imaginative meaning than usual （詞或短語）比喻地 Figuratively speaking, it was a blow right between the eyes (= it was a bad shock). 打個比方說吧，這是正中眉心的一擊。

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related to trade or business | 貿易的；商業的

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a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you uncertain about doing it 顧忌；顧慮 Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor. 羅賓漢對劫富濟貧這件事問心無愧。 He is a man without scruple - he has no conscience. 他是一個肆無忌憚的人—— 一點良知都沒有。

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a line where two things join, especially a line of sewing joining two pieces of cloth or leather （尤指縫合兩塊布或皮革的）線縫，接縫 The bags we sell have very strong seams, so they will last for years. 我們賣的袋子縫線處非常牢固，所以經久耐用。 My old coat is coming/falling apart at the seams (= the stitches are coming out). 我的舊外套已經多處脫線。 figurative Their marriage is coming/falling apart at the seams (= likely to fail). 他們的婚姻已瀕臨破裂。

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to become independent of a country or area of government 退出，脫離（國家或政府） There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south. 如果該地區想脫離南方而獨立，很可能會爆發內戰。

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a name given to someone or something which is not their real or official name; nickname 綽號；假名 These charms have earned the television programme's presenter the sobriquet 'the thinking woman's crumpet'. 這位電視節目主持人的個性魅力爲她贏得了「愛思考的性感美女」這一綽號。

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``` in name or thought but not reality 名義上的；有名無實的 She's the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy. 她名義上是我們學院的校長——實際工作都是由她的副手來完成的。 nominally /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nə.li/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/ adverb › The province is nominally independent. 該省在名義上是獨立的。 ```

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to be a sign that something bad is likely to happen in the future 預示，預兆，預告（壞事） It was a deeply superstitious country, where earthquakes were commonly believed to portend the end of dynasties. 這是一個很迷信的國家，地震被普遍認為預示著王朝的終結。 portent /ˈpɔː.tent/ US /ˈpɔːr-/ noun [C] › Is it true that cows lying down in a field are a portent of rain? 乳牛躺在田裡就預示著要下雨，這是不是真的？

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used to say what you think is the likely situation 據推測，大概，可能 They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment. 他們大概買得起一間大一點的公寓。 Presumably he just forgot to send the letter. 他可能是忘了寄信。

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something that happens 發生的事；事件；遭遇 Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city. 在該市的這一地區，街頭鬥毆每天都會發生。

Answer 20

to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something 認為；看待；視為 How do the French perceive the British? 法國人是如何看待英國人的？ Women's magazines are often perceived to be superficial. 人們往往認為女性雜誌內容膚淺。