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to become unconscious for a short time, for example when ill, badly hurt, or drunk （因病痛、受傷或醉酒）昏迷，失去知覺

pass out--I was hit on the head and passed out. 我的頭部被擊中，一下就昏過去了。

making you feel slightly worried令人擔心的

concerning--令人擔心的 The increase in crime in the area is very concerning. 該地區犯罪率的上升十分令人擔憂。

skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own 機敏的;足智多謀的

resourceful--She's a very resourceful manager. 她是一位非常有智謀的經理。

to operate an automatic machine by hand 對（自動機器）改用手控;超馳控制，超控 He overrode the autopilot when he realized it was malfunctioning. 他意識到自動駕駛儀出了故障，就改為手動駕駛。

? can be a verb or a noun. As a verb it means to store for future use. Please call the restaurant and_____-a table for Saturday. Emily ____ two books from the library.“Reserve” as a noun--1.We still have a reserv

We still have a reserve of food/food reserves in case of emergency. 我們仍然還有儲備糧以應付緊急情況。 Many national parks and forests in the US are nature reserves.自然保護區，禁獵區，保護

(of the police) to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime （警方）指控，控告

be charged with--She is charged with murdering her husband. 她被指控謀害了自己的丈夫/You will be charged 20 dollars for entering this park.

not completely 不完全地

partially--Guide dogs are a great boon(有用之物) to the partially sighted. It's only partially decorated. My dish, when it came, was only partially cooked.

an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house, or the amount of money itself （尤指購房的）抵押貸款

mortage--They took out a £400,000 mortgage (= they borrowed £400,000) to buy the house他們借了四萬英鎊的按揭貸款來買房子

a person or animal that lives in a particular place (某地的)居民,棲息動物

inhabitant-----a city of five million inhabitants 擁有500萬居民的城市

(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way （尤指某地）美麗的，古色古香的

picturesque--- the picturesque narrow streets of the old city 古城裡如畫的狹窄街道

an amount of money paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who does not work any more because they are too old or have become ill 養老金;退休金;

pension

to deal with sth著手處理；對付

approach--I'm not sure how to approach the problem. 怎樣處理這個問題，我沒有把握。

to use the good things in a situation(positive meaning) 利用;利用…的機會

I thought I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here. 我想趁我在這兒期間，好好利用一下這裡的體育設施。

useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made 值得的；值得花錢（或時間、精力）的

worthwhile---She considers teaching a worthwhile career. 她把教書看成是一項值得從事的事業。

to make something happen 引起；導致；激起

prompt--His speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties. 他的發言激起了兩大政黨的憤怒回應。His comments prompted me to find out more about the situation

a punishment given by a judge in court to a person or organization after they have been found guilty of doing something wrong 判決;宣判;判刑

sentence-- He got a heavy/light sentence (= he was severely/not severely punished). 他被判以重刑／輕判。He was sentenced to death.

relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult 青少年的

juvenile--juvenile crime/offenders 青少年犯罪／少年罪犯

1. to do or perform something, especially in a planned way （尤指有計劃地）實施，履行，表演 2. to kill someone as a legal punishment （依法）處決，處死

execute--to execute a deal/plan 進行交易／實施計劃He was executed for murder. 他因犯謀殺罪被處死。

the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives （動植物的）生長地，棲息地

habitat--With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat. 大片林地被砍伐，很多野生動物在失去牠們的天然棲息地。

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something 評價;評定;對…估價

assess--They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500. 他們估計洪水造成的損失為1500英鎊。 Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability. 考試並不是評定學生能力的唯一手

An __________ plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one:（計劃或方法）可替代的；可供選擇的available as another possibility or choice.

alternative--He hopes to find alternative jobs for them.There were alternative methods of travel available.

created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world （透過電腦）虛擬的

virtual-- In the game players simulate real life in a virtual world.

an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial 判決，裁決

verdict--The jury reached/returned a verdict of (not) guilty. 陪審團一致判定有罪／無罪。

enthusiasm for doing something 積極性

motivation-- He's a bright enough student - he just lacks motivation. 他是個很聰明的學生，只是不夠積極。 There seems to be a lack of motivation among the employees. 員工似乎都缺乏積極性。

to get something, sometimes with difficulty 獲得;設法得到

secure--He was disappointed by his failure to secure the top job with the bank. 他因沒能得到銀行的高層工作而失望。

a place where people, especially young people, can stay cheaply for short periods when they are travelling 青年旅舍

youth hostel 青年旅館

causing disagreement or discussion 有爭議的;引起爭議的

controversial---The newly released film about same-sex marriage is quite controversial.

upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been rude or shown no respect 冒犯;觸犯;得罪

offence-I really didn't mean (to cause/give) any offence-I was just stating my opinion. 我無意冒犯任何人No offence, but I find your sister a little rude. 無意冒犯，但我覺offend

of or relating to the body 身體的，肉體的

corporal --corporal punishement

to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it 激勵，鼓舞

inspire--The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination. 激發了他們的決心(determined有決心的)。a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds 受海豚聲音的啟發而譜寫的一首樂曲

to suddenly begin to suffer as a result of something or someone bad 深受…之害;成為…的犧牲品

fall prey/victim to sth/sb-- Police fear that more senior citizens could fall prey to the thieves. 警方擔心會有更多退休人士成為小偷的目標。fall victim to the cyber crime

a child who is regularly absent from school without permission 逃學者，曠課者

traunt

anger or violence between drivers, often caused by difficult driving conditions 公路暴力（指司機之間常因惡劣的駕駛條件而動怒或訴諸暴力）

road rage--Earlier today a man was arrested for attacking a motorist in a road rage incident.

If something is ___, you must do it because of a rule or law. 必須做的;強制性的;必修的 2. what's the antonym?

Swimming was compulsory at my school. 在我們學校，游泳是必修課。antonym--optional

to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do （尤指）給（演員）提詞

prompt--I forgot my line and had to be prompted. 我忘詞了，只好讓人提詞。

(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another （疾病）傳染性的

infectious---an infectious disease 傳染病After the 21-day isolation period, Ebola survivors are no longer infectious. 經過21天的隔離期以後，伊波拉病毒倖存者不再具有傳染性。

not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change 保守的;守舊的

a conservative society 保守的社會 Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything new. 上年紀的人往往很保守，對任何新的東西都有些懷疑

the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something 來源，出處;發源地;起源，根源

source-- a source of heat/energy熱/能源 /Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.橙富含維生素C/Experts are trying to track down the source of the contamination in the wat

a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization, or person 資源;財力;素質

resource-- Britain's mineral resources include coal and gas deposits. 英國的礦產資源包括煤炭和天然氣The school must be properly resourced with musical instruments.

1.taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job 業餘愛好的，非職業的/2. relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money 業餘的;（尤指）業餘體育運動的

amateur--- He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional. 40歲之前他一直是個業餘歌手amateur athletics 業餘運動員

Something that's _________ is worth a lot of money and would net a good price. Something that's __________, on the other hand, is valuable beyond estimation. It's priceless.

valuable// invaluable (priceless)

an expression on someone's face that does not show what they are thinking or feeling 撲克臉，毫無表情的臉，不動聲色的臉the opposite is ??

a poker face v.s --wear your heart on your sleeve

not doubting or being worried about yourself and your personal relationships 無憂無慮的；安心的

secure---Children need to feel secure in order to do well at school. 孩子們需要感到安心在學校學習才會有好成效。a sense/feeling of insecurity 不安全感

an illegal act; a crime 犯罪行為;罪行

offence--a serious/minor offence 重／輕罪 a criminal/drink-driving offence 刑事罪／酒後駕車罪 Driving without a licence is an offence. 無照駕駛是違法行為。

to comfort someone and stop them from worrying 使安心;;安慰

I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces. /He reassured me (that) my parcel would arrive soon他安慰我說我的包裹很快就會到了。

the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society 精英, （社會）上層集團;掌權人物;出類拔萃的人，

elite--the country's educated elite 這個國家受過良好教育的精英 a member of the elite 上層集團的一員

to not do something, often because of fear or because you do not want to make a bad situation worse （常指因恐懼或不願讓事情變得更糟而）退縮，不做

hold back--don't let your nerves hold you back from entering this writing contest.

not realistic, thinking sth unlikely to happen

have one's head in the clouds--They have their heads in the clouds, and you cannot bring them back to earth. 他們個個都在做白日夢，你是無法讓他們回到現實的

to cause someone to behave in a particular way 使產生動機；激起

motivate--Like so many people, he's motivated by greed. 像許多人一樣，他為貪婪所驅使。 He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people. 他做事完全是出於助人之心。

original and important; showing a new way of doing or thinking about things:開創性的，創新的

groundbreaking---His latest movie is interesting, but not groundbreaking. 他最近拍的電影很有趣，但沒有甚麼創新。

the noun of ''vulnerable''

The characters show their fears and vulnerabilities弱點.

If one thing is rejected in ________ ________ another, the second thing is done or chosen instead of the first.

in favor of--George was in favor of supporting the animal rights charity.

A_________object has such a high value, especially because it is rare, that the price of it cannot be calculated. 貴重的，無價的

priceless---A priceless collection of vases was destroyed. 一批貴重的花瓶被損毀了(類似) invaluable貴重的///反義--worthless沒有價值的

get money or property because sb has died

inherit--繼承 Who will inherit the house when he dies? 他死後由誰繼承房子？ All her children will inherit equally. /genetic inheritance 基因遺傳

existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international. 本國的，國內的

domestic ---domestic flight v.s. international flight//domestic violence家暴

making someone feel better 鼓舞的;令人振奮的

uplifting-- For me it was a marvellously uplifting performance. 對我來說，這是一場極爲鼓舞人心的演出。

to get or obtain something 取得，獲得;購得;學到

acquire/obtain-I was wearing a newly acquired jacket. 我穿著一件新買的夾克衫to get something, sometimes with difficulty 獲得;設法得到secure

to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed 維護；保持

preserve-a canning process 做罐頭to preserve tomatoes/to preserve the environment 保護環境/The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved/No added preservatives. 未添加

_________ means to use little of a natural resource.

To conserve water, you should turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. /a noun-It means a sweet food made by preserving fruit with sugar.

to treat someone badly/unfairly in order to get something good from them (negative meaning)佔…的便宜；欺騙

take advantage of--I think she takes advantage of his good nature.她利用他善良的本性佔他的便宜。/(2) I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here. 好好利用一下這裡的體育設施

a book or film that is very successful （尤指因內容精彩而）非常成功的書（或影片）

blockbuster---a blockbuster movie/novel 賣座钜片／風靡一時的小說

______ means to have a specific purpose or plan in mind. It implies a deliberate or a conscious decision to do something.

intend--I intend to study abroad next year. (I have a plan to study abroad next year.)/"They intend to visit their grandparents this weekend." (made a decision

someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action （尤指商業機構中的）行政主管，經理v.s.to kill someone as a legal punishment （依法）處決，處死

executive--She is now a senior executive, having worked her way up through the company. 高級行政主管/execute(verb)--He was executed for murder. 他因犯謀殺罪被處死。

fossil fuel includes____, ____________,___________etc.

fuels, such as gas, coal, and oil, that were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago

to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty of a crime （在法庭上）宣判…有罪，證明…有罪

convict-- He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson. 他兩次被判犯有搶劫罪／縱火罪。

new and original , not like anything seen before 新穎的，新奇的

novel---a novel idea/suggestion 新穎的觀點／建議

to having a natural inclination or a likelihood towards a particular action or behavior. It suggests a general tendency or a regular pattern of behavior. /2.It can also mean to take care of or look after something or someone.

tend-She tends to be shy in social situations." (She usually behaves shyly in social situations.) /2.The gardener tends to the plants every morning

tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or on a farm. 馴化，馴養;人工培植

domesticate--"mammals were first domesticated for their milk"//cultivate (a plant) for food. "the potato was first domesticated on Andean slopes"

able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked 易受傷的；易受影響（或攻擊）的；脆弱的

vulnerable--We provide a place of safety for vulnerable children./we are very vulnerable to computer viruses.

not willing to give or share things, especially money 吝嗇的，小氣的

mean--My landlord's very mean with the heating - it's only on for two hours each day. 我的房東對使用暖氣很吝嗇——每天只開兩個小時。