Unit 11

  1. hesitant猶豫的
    He was hesitant to speak in front of the large audience. 
    他猶豫不決地在大眾面前發言。
  2. appreciation感激、鑑賞
    She expressed her appreciation for their help with a heartfelt thank you. 
    她以真誠的謝意表達了對他們幫助的感激。
  3. gobble狼吞虎嚥
    The hungry children began to gobble up the food as soon as it was served. 
    餓壞了的孩子們一上菜就開始狼吞虎嚥地吃。
  4. wary機警的
    She was wary of strangers and always kept her distance.
    她對陌生人很警惕,總是保持距離。
  5. glide滑行
    The bird seemed to glide effortlessly through the sky. 
    那隻鳥似乎輕鬆地在天空中滑行。
  6. fierce兇猛的
    The fierce competition pushed everyone to perform their best. 
    激烈的競爭促使每個人都竭盡全力。
  7. furious盛怒的
    He was furious when he found out his car had been towed. 
    當他發現他的車被拖走時,他非常生氣。
  8. subconscious潛意識的
    Her subconscious fears often manifested in her dreams. 
    她的潛意識恐懼經常在夢中表現出來。
  9. contentment滿足
    He found contentment in the simple pleasures of life. 
    他在生活中的簡單樂趣中找到了滿足。
  10. symbolic 象徵性的
    The white dove is symbolic of peace. 
    白鴿象徵和平。
  11. responsive反應積極的
    She wasn’t responsive to questioning.
    她對提問應答很勉強。
  12. consistent 一致的
    Her consistent effort led to remarkable improvement. 
    她持續的努力帶來了顯著的進步。
  13. privileged 有特權的
    He felt privileged to be part of such an exclusive group. 
    他覺得能成為這樣一個獨特群體的一員是一種特權。
  14. emigrate 移民
    Many families decided to emigrate in search of a better life. 
    許多家庭決定移民以尋求更好的生活。
  15. pioneer 先鋒
    He was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy.
    他是可再生能源領域的先鋒。
  16. quantify確定…的大小(或數量)
    It’s difficult to quantify how many people will be affected by the change.
    很難確定將有多少人受到該變化的影響。
  17. superstitious 迷信的
    Some people are superstitious about spilling salt on the table. 
    有些人迷信地認為把鹽撒在桌上不吉利。。
  18. threshold 門檻
    She stood on the threshold of a new chapter in her life. 
    她站在生活的新篇章的門檻上。
  19. banner 旗幟
    The banner waved proudly in the wind. 
    旗幟在風中驕傲地飄揚。
  20. billow 飄揚
    Smoke began to billow from the chimney. 
    煙開始從煙囪裡滾滾而出。

Unit 12

  1. military 軍事的
    He had a long and distinguished military career. 
    他有著漫長而傑出的軍事生涯。
  2. strengthen 強化
    The new policy aims to strengthen the economy. 
    新政策旨在強化經濟。
  3. syllable音節
    The word “banana" has three syllables. 
    單詞 “banana" 有三個音節。
  4. emphasize 強調
    The teacher used a marker to emphasize the key points. 
    老師用標記筆強調了關鍵點。
  5. division 區分
    There was a clear division of responsibilities among the team members. 
    團隊成員之間有明確的職責分工。
  6. sensations感覺
    The icy wind caused strange sensations on his skin. 
    冰冷的風在他的皮膚上引起了奇怪的感覺。
  7. breadth寬度
    The breadth of her knowledge on the subject was impressive. 
    她在這個主題上的知識廣度令人印象深刻。
  8. strive 努力
    He continued to strive for excellence despite the challenges. 
    儘管面臨挑戰,他仍然努力追求卓越。
  9. rosy 有希望的
    She had a rosy outlook on life. 
    她對生活持有樂觀的展望。
  10. orphanage 孤兒院
    He spent part of his childhood in an orphanage. 
    他在孤兒院度過了部分童年時光。
  11. reform 改革
    The government plans to reform the education system. 
    政府計劃改革教育體系。
  12. gymnasium 體育館
    The basketball game was held in the school gymnasium. 
    籃球比賽在學校體育館舉行。
  13. association 協會、社團
    She joined a professional association for networking opportunities. 
    她加入了一個專業協會以獲得人脈機會。
  14. fable 寓言
    The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches a valuable lesson. 
    龜兔賽跑的寓言教會我們一個寶貴的教訓。
  15. cunning 狡猾的
    The cunning fox managed to outsmart the hunters. 
    那隻狡猾的狐狸設法智勝了獵人。
  16. aweinspiring 令人敬畏的
    The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight. 
    大峽谷是一個令人敬畏的景象。
  17. deceptive 騙人的
    The calm appearance of the water was deceptive, hiding strong currents below. 
    水面看似平靜,實則暗藏湍流,這是騙人的。
  18. boast 吹牛
    He likes to boast about his accomplishments. 
    他喜歡吹噓自己的成就。
  19. tempt 引誘
    The smell of fresh cookies was enough to tempt anyone. 
    新鮮餅乾的香味足以引誘任何人。
  20. endangered 瀕臨絕種的
    Pandas are an endangered species. 
    熊貓是瀕臨絕種的物種。

Unit 13

  1. preserved 保存的
    The artifacts were carefully preserved in the museum. 
    這些文物在博物館裡被精心保存。
  2. scenario 情節
    In the worst-case scenario, we would have to cancel the event. 
    在最壞的情況下,我們將不得不取消這個活動。
  3. substitute 替代
    She used honey as a substitute for sugar in the recipe. 
    她在食譜中用蜂蜜替代糖。
  4. gimmick 小技倆
    The advertisement was just a gimmick to attract attention. 
    這個廣告只是一個吸引注意的小伎倆。
  5. campaign 宣傳活動
    The candidate’s campaign focused on healthcare reform. 
    候選人的競選活動重點關注醫療改革。
  6. athletic 運動細胞的
    She is very athletic and enjoys playing sports. 
    她非常有運動細胞,喜歡參加體育運動。
  7. equivalent 同等語
    One dollar is roughly equivalent to 0.92 euros. 
    一美元大約相當於0.92歐元。
  8. prestige 名望
    The award brought him great prestige and recognition. 
    這個獎項為他帶來了極高的聲望和認可。
  9. meditation 靜思
    He practices meditation to reduce stress. 
    他通過靜思來減壓。
  10. royalty 王權、皇室
    The castle was once home to royalty. 
    這座城堡曾是皇室的住所。
  11. vitality 活力
    She is known for her vitality and enthusiasm. 
    她以其活力和熱情而聞名。
  12. gloat 沾沾自喜
    He couldn’t help but gloat over his rival’s defeat. 
    他忍不住為對手的失敗而沾沾自喜。
  13. dominant 主導的
    English is the dominant language in many countries. 
    英語是許多國家的主導語言。
  14. prosper 興隆
    The town began to prosper after the new factory opened. 
    新工廠開業後,這個小鎮開始繁榮起來。
  15. essential 本質上的
    Water is essential for life. 
    水對生命是必不可少的。
  16. aboriginal 原住民的
    The museum has an exhibit on aboriginal art. 
    博物館有一個關於原住民藝術的展覽。
  17. extracurricular 課外的
    She participates in several extracurricular activities. 
    她參加了幾項課外活動。
  18. astronaut 太空人
    The astronaut spent six months on the International Space Station. 
    這位太空人在國際空間站上度過了六個月。
  19. immortality 不朽
    Many cultures have myths about immortality. 
    許多文化都有關於不朽的神話。
  20. permission 允許
    She asked for permission to leave early. 
    她請求允許早退。

Unit 14

  1. hostile 敵意的
    The hostile environment made it difficult to complete the mission. 
    敵意的環境使完成任務變得困難。
  2. unidentified 未經確認的
    The pilot reported seeing an unidentified flying object. 
    飛行員報告說看到了一個不明飛行物。
  3. sheriff 警長
    The sheriff is responsible for maintaining law and order in the county. 
    警長負責維持縣內的法律和秩序。
  4. suspicious 懷疑的
    The police found the package to be suspicious and called the bomb squad. 
    警方發現這個包裹可疑,並叫來了拆彈小組。
  5. feature 呈現某特色
    The magazine will feature an article on the new technology. 
    這本雜誌將刊登一篇關於新技術的文章。
  6. rumble 發隆隆聲
    We could hear thunder rumble in the distance. 
    我們能聽到遠處的雷聲隆隆。
  7. chatter 喋喋不休
    The children began to chatter excitedly about the upcoming trip. 
    孩子們興奮地開始喋喋不休地談論即將到來的旅行。
  8. parole 假釋
    He was released on parole after serving ten years in prison. 
    他服刑十年後獲假釋出獄。
  9. acquire 獲得
    He managed to acquire a rare collection of stamps. 
    他成功獲得了一套罕見的郵票收藏。
  10. hushed 安靜的
    The crowd hushed as the speaker approached the podium. 
    當演講者走向講台時,人群安靜了下來。
  11. fortify 加強
    They decided to fortify the walls to protect against invaders. 
    他們決定加強城牆以抵禦入侵者。
  12. exultation 雀躍
    The exultation was evident on their faces after winning the championship. 
    贏得冠軍後,他們臉上顯露出雀躍之情。
  13.  poisonous 有毒的 
    The snake’s bite injected a potent and poisonous venom into its prey. 
    蛇的咬傷向獵物注入了一種強效的有毒毒液。
  14. heal 治癒 
    Time and proper care helped heal the wound, leaving only a faint scar. 
    時間和適當的護理幫助治癒了傷口,只留下了一道淡淡的疤痕。
  15. starvation 饑荒 
    During the war, many civilians suffered from severe starvation due to food shortages. 
    戰爭期間,許多平民因食物短缺而遭受嚴重的饑荒。
  16. proclaim 宣告 
    The king stood on the balcony to proclaim the new law to his subjects. 
    國王站在陽台上向臣民宣告新法律。
  17. drought 乾旱 
    The farmers struggled with the prolonged drought that dried up their crops. 
    農民們艱難應對長期乾旱,這使他們的莊稼枯竭。
  18. cater for 迎合 
    The hotel’s buffet was designed to cater for diverse tastes with dishes from around the world. 
    酒店的自助餐旨在迎合不同口味,提供來自世界各地的菜餚。
  19. emerge 浮現 
    Gradually, the sun began to emerge from behind the clouds, brightening the sky. 
    漸漸地,太陽從雲後浮現出來,照亮了天空。
  20. sponsor 贊助 
    The company decided to sponsor the local charity event to support community initiatives. 
    公司決定贊助當地的慈善活動,以支持社區計劃。

Unit 15

  1. lavish 付出多的;慷慨的 
    The millionaire threw a lavish party for his birthday, with gourmet food and live entertainment. 
    百萬富翁為他的生日舉辦了一場奢華的派對,提供美食和現場娛樂。
  2. parade 遊行 
    Thousands of people gathered to watch the annual Thanksgiving parade through the city streets. 
    數千人聚集觀看年度感恩節遊行穿過城市街道。
  3. spectator 觀眾 
    The stadium was filled with excited spectators cheering for their favorite team. 
    體育場裡擠滿了為自己喜愛的球隊加油的興奮觀眾。
  4. evolve 演進 
    Over centuries, birds have evolved different beak shapes adapted to their feeding habits. 
    幾個世紀以來,鳥類已經演化出適應其覓食習慣的不同喙形。
  5. weakling 軟弱者 
    Bullies often target perceived weaklings in schoolyards. 
    欺凌者經常在校園裡針對被認為軟弱的人。
  6. ignore 忽略 
    It’s important not to ignore warning signs of potential health problems. 
    重要的是不要忽視潛在健康問題的警告信號。
  7. prosperous 興旺的 
    The city’s prosperous economy attracted businesses and tourists alike. 
    這座城市繁榮的經濟吸引了企業和遊客。
  8. harmonious 和諧的 
    Their harmonious relationship was built on mutual respect and understanding. 
    他們和諧的關係建立在相互尊重和理解的基礎上。
  9. appealing 吸引人的 
    The job offer was very appealing due to its competitive salary and benefits. 
    這份工作因其有競爭力的薪水和福利而非常吸引人。
  10. 2course 過程 
    Throughout the course of the project, they encountered several challenges. 
    在整個項目過程中,他們遇到了幾個挑戰。
  11. farfetched 牽強的 
    The scientist’s theory seemed farfetched at first, but it gained acceptance over time.
    科學家的理論起初看起來很牽強,但隨著時間的推移得到了認可。
  12. sculpture 雕塑 
    The museum displayed a beautiful ancient Greek sculpture of a goddess. 
    博物館展出了美麗的古希臘女神雕塑。
  13. carving 雕刻 
    The artisan’s intricate wood carving depicted scenes from local folklore. 
    工匠精緻的木雕刻描繪了當地民間傳說中的場景。
  14. childish 幼稚的 
    His childish behavior at the party embarrassed his parents. 
    他在派對上的幼稚行為讓他的父母感到尷尬。
  15. insulting 侮辱的 
    Making insulting remarks about someone’s appearance is hurtful and disrespectful. 
    對某人的外貌發表侮辱性言論是傷人且不尊重的。
  16. candidate 候選人 
    The political candidate promised to improve healthcare if elected. 
    這位政治候選人承諾如果當選將改善醫療保健。
  17. defeat 打敗 
    Despite their best efforts, the team faced a crushing defeat in the championship game. 
    儘管他們竭盡全力,球隊在冠軍賽中遭遇了慘敗。
  18. surrender 投降 
    The soldiers had no choice but to surrender to the enemy forces. 
    士兵們別無選擇,只能向敵軍投降。
  19. extreme 極端的 
    His extreme views on politics often led to heated debates with others. 
    他在政治上的極端觀點經常引發與他人的激烈辯論。
  20. suicide 自殺 
    Mental health professionals work tirelessly to prevent cases of suicide. 
    心理健康專業人士不懈努力以防止自殺案例。

Unit 16

  1. attempt 企圖 
    She made an unsuccessful attempt to climb Mount Everest last year. 
    去年她試圖攀登珠穆朗瑪峰,但未成功。
  2. moderate 適度的 
    It’s important to maintain a moderate intake of sweets for good dental health. 
    為了保持良好的牙齒健康,保持適度的甜食攝入量很重要。
  3. individualize 個人化 
    The school aims to individualize learning to cater to each student’s needs. 
    學校旨在個人化學習以迎合每個學生的需求。
  4. significant 重大意義的
    The discovery of a new species was a significant achievement for the research team. 
    發現新物種對研究團隊來說是一項重大成就。
  5. excel at 超越;傑出 
    She excelled at mathematics and won several awards in national competitions. 
    她在數學方面表現出色,並在全國比賽中贏得了幾個獎項。
  6. enthusiast 狂熱者 
    As a photography enthusiast, he spent weekends capturing landscapes and wildlife.
    作為一個攝影愛好者,他週末拍攝風景和野生動物。
  7. globalize 全球化 
    Advances in technology have helped globalize communication and trade. 
    技術進步幫助全球化了通信和貿易。
  8. merely 僅僅 
    His suggestion was merely a starting point for the discussion. 
    他的建議僅僅是討論的起點。
  9. faint 昏厥 
    She felt faint after standing in the sun for too long without water. 
    她在陽光下站了太久而沒有喝水,感到頭暈目眩。
  10. perch 棲息 
    The colorful bird would perch on the tree branch every evening. 
    那隻彩色鳥每天晚上會棲息在樹枝上。
  11. chilly 寒冷的 
    They wore thick jackets to keep warm in the chilly winter weather. 
    他們穿著厚夾克在寒冷的冬季保持溫暖。
  12. extremity 困境 
    The charity aimed to help families in extremity by providing basic necessities. 
    慈善機構旨在通過提供基本生活必需品來幫助處於困境中的家庭。
  13. dreary 乏味的 
    The dreary weather matched his melancholy mood that day. 
    乏味的天氣與他那天的憂鬱情緒相匹配。
  14. bog 沼澤 
    They ventured cautiously through the dense bog, wary of sinking into the mud. 
    他們小心翼翼地穿過濃密的沼澤,提防陷入泥中。
  15. frustrated 挫折的 
    After numerous failed attempts, he felt increasingly frustrated with the project. 
    經過多次失敗的嘗試後,他對這個項目感到越來越挫折。
  16.  prevalent 盛行的 
    In some cultures, the belief in superstitions is still prevalent. 
    在一些文化中,對迷信的信仰仍然很普遍。
  17. loafing 遊蕩 
    He was caught loafing around instead of doing his assigned tasks. 
    他被發現不是在做分配的任務,而是在遊蕩。
  18. vandalism 破壞公物 
    The city suffered from a spate of vandalism targeting public art installations. 
    這座城市遭受了一連串針對公共藝術設施的破壞行為。
  19. category 範疇 
    The library shelves were organized into different categories for easy access. 
    圖書館的書架被組織成不同的範疇,以便於取閱。
  20. religiosity 過度信仰;假宗教 
    Her constant displays of religiosity sometimes alienated others who didn’t share her beliefs. 
    她不斷顯示出過度的宗教信仰,有時會疏遠那些不分享她信仰的人。

Unit 17

  1. permeate 分佈;影響到 
    The aroma of freshly baked bread began to permeate the entire house. 
    新烤麵包的香氣開始瀰漫整個房子。
  2. erode 侵蝕 
    Coastal cliffs slowly erode over time due to the relentless pounding of the waves. 
    由於波浪的不斷撞擊,海岸懸崖隨著時間的推移慢慢侵蝕。
  3. decline 漸減
    There has been a noticeable decline in the number of wild tigers due to habitat loss. 
    由於棲息地的喪失,野生老虎的數量顯著下降。
  4. distinction 傑出 
    The professor’s research was of such distinction that it influenced the entire field. 
    這位教授的研究如此傑出,影響了整個領域。
  5. instill 注入 
    Parents strive to instill good values and manners in their children from a young age. 
    父母從小努力向孩子灌輸良好的價值觀和禮儀。
  6. edible 食品 
    Not all mushrooms are edible; some can be highly poisonous. 
    並非所有的蘑菇都是可食用的;有些可能是高度有毒的。
  7. blend 混合物
    The artist used a unique blend of colors to create a striking painting. 
    藝術家使用獨特的顏色混合創作了一幅引人注目的畫作。
  8. expose 暴露 
    The scandal exposed widespread corruption within the government. 
    醜聞揭露了政府內部的普遍腐敗。
  9. nutrition 營養
    A balanced diet ensures proper nutrition for maintaining good health. 
    均衡的飲食確保獲得適當的營養以維持良好的健康。
  10. consume 消費;消耗 
    It’s important to consume enough water daily to stay hydrated. 
    每天攝取足夠的水分以保持水分是很重要的。
  11. cultivate 栽培;陶冶 
    Teachers aim to cultivate a love for learning in their students. 
    教師旨在培養學生對學習的熱愛。
  12. folklore 民俗;傳說 
    Legends and myths are part of the rich folklore of many cultures. 
    傳說和神話是許多文化豐富民俗的一部分。
  13. resemble 相像 
    The twins closely resemble each other, making it hard to tell them apart. 
    這對雙胞胎非常相像,很難分辨他們。
  14. reassure 再保證 
    The doctor tried to reassure the patient that the surgery would go smoothly. 
    醫生試圖安慰病人,手術會順利進行。
  15. digestion 消化 
    Good digestion is essential for absorbing nutrients from food. 
    良好的消化對吸收食物中的營養至關重要。
  16. literature 文學 
    Studying English literature exposes students to a wide range of writing styles. 
    學習英國文學讓學生接觸到各種寫作風格。
  17. seize 抓住 
    He managed to seize the opportunity and secure the deal.
    他設法抓住了機會,完成了交易。
  18. revenge 報復 
    Seeking revenge only perpetuates a cycle of anger and resentment. 
    尋求報復只會延續憤怒和怨恨的循環。
  19. simile 明喻 
    A simile compares two unlike things using “like" or “as," such as “as brave as a lion." 
    明喻使用"like"或"as"來比較兩個不同的事物,例如"勇敢如獅"。
  20. metaphor 隱喻
    The use of metaphor in the novel enriched its descriptions and themes. 
    小說中使用的隱喻豐富了其描述和主題。

Unit 18

  1. imply 暗示 
    Her tone of voice seemed to imply that she disagreed with the decision. 
    她的語氣似乎暗示她不同意這個決定。
  2. shelter 庇護 
    The homeless sought shelter in the warmth of the city’s emergency housing. 
    無家可歸的人在城市的緊急住房中尋求庇護。
  3. passionate 激情的 
    She was passionate about environmental conservation and worked tirelessly for it. 
    她對環境保護充滿激情,並為此不懈努力。
  4. wander 徘徊 
    The old man liked to wander through the park every morning, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. 
    那位老先生喜歡每天早晨在公園裡徘徊,享受寧靜的環境。
  5. flutter 振翼 
    The butterfly would flutter from flower to flower in the garden. 
    蝴蝶在花園裡從一朵花飛到另一朵花。
  6. twinkle 閃爍 
    The stars would twinkle brightly in the clear night sky. 
    星星在晴朗的夜空中閃爍著光芒。
  7. margin 邊緣 
    He wrote his notes in the margin of his textbook during class. 
    他在課堂上把筆記寫在課本的邊緣。
  8. sparkle 閃閃發光 
    Her eyes would sparkle with joy whenever she talked about her favorite hobby. 
    每當她談起她最喜愛的愛好時,她的眼睛就會閃閃發光。
  9. gaze 凝視 
    They would gaze at the stars for hours during their camping trips. 
    在露營旅行中,他們會凝視星空好幾個小時。
  10. solitude 孤單 
    He sought solitude in the mountains to find peace and quiet. 
    他在山中尋求孤獨,以找到平靜和安寧。
  11. reveal 透露 
    The detective waited for the right moment to reveal the identity of the murderer. 
    偵探等待合適的時機揭露兇手的身份。
  12. adornment 裝飾 
    The room was filled with elegant adornment such as paintings and sculptures. 
    房間裡擺滿了優雅的裝飾品,如畫作和雕塑。
  13. marvelous 極好的 
    The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous. 
    山頂的景色真是美極了。
  14. satellite 衛星 
    The satellite orbits the Earth, gathering data for weather forecasts. 
    衛星環繞地球運行,收集氣象預報數據。
  15. potential 潛力 
    With hard work and dedication, he unlocked his full potential as an athlete. 
    通過努力和奉獻,他充分發揮了作為運動員的全部潛力。
  16. remarkable 引人注目的 
    Her paintings were so remarkable that they attracted attention from art collectors worldwide. 
    她的畫作如此引人注目,以至於吸引了來自世界各地的藝術收藏家的關注。
  17. conduct 經營;傳導 
    The company’s CEO would conduct meetings with confidence and clarity. 
    公司CEO會以自信和清晰的方式主持會議。
  18. bargain 便宜貨 
    She found a great bargain on clothes during the end-of-season sale. 
    她在季末促銷期間找到了一些很划算的衣服。
  19. stretch 拉長 
    He would stretch his arms and legs after sitting at his desk for hours. 
    坐在桌前幾個小時後,他會伸展手臂和腿部。
  20. vendor 攤販 
    The local vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables at the market every Saturday. 
    當地的攤販每週六在市場上出售新鮮的水果和蔬菜。

Unit 19

  1. antique 古董的 
    The museum displayed a collection of rare antique furniture and artifacts. 
    博物館展出了一系列罕見的古董家具和文物。
  2. appliance 器具 
    The kitchen appliance malfunctioned, so they called a repair technician. 
    廚房器具出故障了,所以他們叫了一位維修技師。
  3. heirloom 傳家祖寶 
    The pocket watch was a treasured heirloom passed down through generations. 
    這隻懷錶是一代代傳下來的珍貴傳家寶。
  4. imitate 模仿 
    Children often imitate the behavior of their parents and older siblings. 
    孩子們經常模仿父母和兄長的行為。
  5. sympathetic 有同情心的 
    She was sympathetic towards the struggles of others and always ready to help. 
    她對他人的困境表示同情,並總是準備幫助他們。
  6. obedience 服從 
    Dogs learn obedience through consistent training and positive reinforcement. 
    狗通過持續的訓練和積極的強化學習服從。
  7. manual 用手的 
    The worker followed the manual carefully to assemble the furniture. 
    工人仔細按照手冊組裝家具。
  8. tap 輕敲 
    She used a spoon to tap gently on the glass to get everyone’s attention. 
    她用勺子輕輕敲打玻璃以引起大家的注意。
  9. dissect 分析;解剖 
    The scientist would dissect the findings to understand their implications. 
    科學家會解剖這些發現以理解它們的含義。
  10. linger 逗留;徘徊 
    The aroma of freshly baked bread would linger in the kitchen. 
    新鮮烤麵包的香味會在廚房裡徘徊。
  11. acknowledge 承認;認可 
    It’s important to acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them. 
    承認錯誤並從中學習是很重要的。
  12. slap拍打 
    He would slap the ball away from his opponent during the game. 
    比賽中他會把球從對手手中拍掉。
  13. craft 技巧;手藝 
    The artist’s craft was evident in the intricate details of the sculpture. 
    這位藝術家的手藝在雕塑的精細細節中表現得淋漓盡致。
  14. piety 虔誠 
    Her piety was evident in her regular attendance at church and charitable deeds. 
    她的虔誠體現在她定期參加教會活動和慈善事業中。
  15. fountain 噴泉 
    The city park had a beautiful fountain in the center of the square. 
    城市公園的廣場中央有一個美麗的噴泉。
  16. rational 合理的 
    Making a rational decision requires weighing the pros and cons carefully. 
    做出合理的決定需要仔細權衡利弊。
  17. originate 起源 
    The tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas originates from ancient customs. 
    聖誕節交換禮物的傳統起源於古代習俗。
  18. omen 預兆 
    The howling wind was considered an omen of bad luck by the sailors. 
    呼嘯的風被水手們認為是不祥之兆。
  19. reflection 反射 
    The calm lake offered a perfect reflection of the mountains in the distance. 
    平靜的湖面完美地反射出遠處的山脈。
  20. modify 修飾 
    He would modify his presentation based on the feedback he received. 
    他會根據收到的反饋修改他的演講。

Unit 20

  1. surplus 盈餘 
    The store sold off its surplus inventory at a discounted price. 
    商店以折扣價出售其過剩的庫存。
  2. keepsake 紀念品 
    The locket was a cherished keepsake from her grandmother. 
    那枚小盒子是她祖母珍貴的紀念品。
  3. hitchhike 搭便車 
    He decided to hitchhike across the country to save money on transportation. 
    他決定搭便車穿越全國以節省交通費用。
  4. sympathy 憐憫 
    They expressed their sympathy for the family’s loss after the tragic accident. 
    在悲慘的事故發生後,他們對這個家庭的損失表示同情。
  5. ceremoniously 隆重地 
    The award was ceremoniously presented to the winner at the gala event. 
    獎項在晚會上隆重地頒發給了獲獎者。
  6. nag 嘮叨 
    She would nag him about cleaning his room until he finally did it. 
    她會不斷嘮叨他整理房間,直到他最終做了。
  7. circumstance 狀況;局勢 
    The decision was made based on the circumstances at the time. 
    決定是根據當時的情況做出的。
  8. furnish 以傢俱布置 
    They would furnish the new apartment with modern furniture and decor. 
    他們會用現代家具和裝飾布置新公寓。
  9. adore 愛慕 
    She would adore her grandmother, who always told fascinating stories. 
    她非常愛慕她的祖母,祖母總是講一些迷人的故事。
  10. exceptional 例外的 
    His exceptional talent for playing the piano earned him scholarships to prestigious music schools. 
    他在鋼琴演奏方面的卓越才華為他贏得了著名音樂學校的獎學金。
  11. progressive 逐漸、進步的 
    The company implemented progressive policies to promote diversity and inclusion. 
    公司實施了進步的政策以促進多樣性和包容性。
  12. whisper 低聲說話 
    She would whisper the secret into her friend’s ear so no one else could hear. 
    她會把秘密低聲告訴她的朋友,讓別人聽不見。
  13. ridicule 嘲諷 
    He would ridicule others to cover up his own insecurities. 
    他會嘲笑他人以掩飾自己的不安。
  14. vague 模糊的 
    The instructions were so vague that she wasn’t sure what to do next. 
    說明非常模糊,她不知道接下來該做什麼。
  15. turmoil 騷動 
    The country was in turmoil following the political unrest. 
    該國在政治動盪後陷入混亂。
  16. mysterious 神秘的 
    The old mansion had a mysterious aura that intrigued visitors. 
    那座老宅子有一種神秘的氛圍,引起了遊客的興趣。
  17. consequence 後果
    The consequence of his reckless driving was a hefty fine and a suspended license. 
    他魯莽駕駛的後果是被罰了巨額罰款並吊銷了駕照。
  18. shrug 聳肩
    She could only shrug when asked why she was late, as she had no good excuse. 
    當被問到為什麼遲到時,她只能聳肩,因為她沒有好的藉口。
  19. stomp 跺腳
    Angry and frustrated, he began to stomp his feet loudly on the floor. 
    他憤怒且沮喪地大聲跺腳。
  20. volume 音量
    She turned up the volume on the radio to drown out the noise from outside. 
    她把收音機的音量調高以掩蓋外面的噪音。

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