雅思单字电子书

Affect 是動詞，意思是「影響」。要注意這個字的名詞的「effect」。

The movie deeply affected me, leaving me thoughtful for days.

這部電影深深地影響了我，讓我思考了好幾天。

His decision did not affect the outcome of the project.

他的決定並未影響項目的結果。

Weather conditions can significantly affect the safety of a flight.

天氣條件可以顯著影響飛行的安全。 

Beneficial 是形容詞，意思是「有益的，有幫助的」。

Eating vegetables is beneficial to your health.

吃蔬菜對你的健康有益。

Finding a mentor can be highly beneficial for your career development.

找到一位導師對你的職業發展非常有幫助。

It's beneficial to review your notes after each class.

課後複習筆記是有益的。 

Benefit 是名詞或動詞，意思是「好處、利益」或「受益」 。當用作動詞時，通常指從某事中得到好處或利益。

Regular exercise has many health benefits.

規律的運動有許多健康益處。

The new policy will benefit both employees and the company.

新政策將惠及員工和公司。

She benefited greatly from her study abroad experience.

她從海外學習經歷中獲益良多。 

Cause 是名詞，意思是「原因」。作為動詞時，意思是「造成」，用法有兩種 (1) cause + 事情 (2) cause + 人/物 + to do something。

The police are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.

警方仍在試圖確定火災的原因。

Smoking can cause serious health problems.

吸煙可能造成嚴重的健康問題。

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in many parts of the city.大雨導致城市許多地區發生洪水。

A sudden drop in temperature can cause the pipes to freeze.

溫度的突然下降可能導致管道結冰。

Lack of sleep can cause poor concentration and health issues.

缺乏睡眠可能導致注意力不集中和健康問題。

The economic crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including poor financial regulation.

經濟危機是由包括財政監管不力在內的多種因素造成的。

Effect 是名詞，意思是「影響；效果」，後面常接

介系詞 on。電影中的「特效」英文是 special effects。

The new law had an immediate effect on reducing crime.

這項新法律立即對減少犯罪產生了影響。

Advertising can have a significant effect on the public 

廣告可以對公眾產生重大影響

One negative effect of social media on society is that it leads to addiction. 

社交媒體對社會的負面影響之一是它會導致成癮。

One positive effect of computers on society is that they bring convenience to our lives. 

電腦對社會的積極影響之一是它們為我們的生活帶來了便利。

Parasitic relationships can have beneficial or harmful effects on hosts.  

寄生關係可能對宿主產生有益或有害的影響。

Nicotine, an addictive substance, has many harmful effects on our health. One detrimental effect of nicotine is that it causes lung diseases. Another adverse effect of nicotine is it causes damage to our brains. 

尼古丁是一種令人上癮的物質，對我們的健康有許多有害影響。尼古丁的一個不利影響是它會導致肺部疾病。尼古丁的另一個不利影響是它會對我們的大腦造成損害。

Special effects in movies can make impossible scenes look real.

電影中的特效可以讓不可能的場景看起來真實。

Enroll 是動詞，意思是「報名，註冊，入學，招收」，有以下幾種用法: (1) 人 + enroll (幫某人報名、註冊、入學) + 要報名的人 + in + 學校/計畫/課程/工作訪  (2) 學校 + enroll (招生) + 學生 (3) 人 + enroll (報名、註冊、入學) + in + 學校/計畫/課程/工作訪。 

​My neighbors enrolled their children in a private school.

我的鄰居幫他們的孩子報名了私立學校。(第一種用法)

I enrolled myself in a weight-loss program. 

我報名了一個減肥計劃。(第一種用法)

The college enrolls about 25,000 students every year. 

該學院每年招收約25,000名學生。(第二種用法)

I enrolled in the history course. 

我註冊了歷史課程。(第三種用法)

A total of 652 students have enrolled in college courses in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. 

共有 652 名學生報讀了大學農業、園藝和林業課程。(第三種用法)

Many students enrolling in college are unprepared for the rigors of higher education. 

許多上大學的學生對高等教育的嚴酷要求毫無準備。(第三種用法)

After graduating from high school, he enrolled in the army. 

高中畢業後，他參加了軍隊。(第三種用法)

Enrollment is in the first week of September.

報名時間為 9 月的第一周。

Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrollment.

費用必須在入學時全額支付。

Enrollment will take place in the main hall.

報名將在主會場進行。

Our college had an enrollment of 2000 students last year.

我們學院去年招收了2000名學生。

The enrollment of international students has increased over the past 3 years. = The number of international students who signed up for schools has increased over the past 3 years. 

國際學生的入學人數在過去 3 年中有所增加。 = 過去 3 年報名學校的國際學生人數有所增加。

College enrollment across the country has been steadily decreasing for five years.

五年來，全國的大學入學率一直在穩步下降。

China is the largest sender of international students to the U.S., with Chinese students accounting for 31.5% of all international enrollments in the U.S

中國是美國最大的國際學生輸出國，中國學生占美國國際學生總數的31.5%

As a result of declining undergraduate enrollments, many colleges are working to increase recruitment efforts to more effectively attract students.

由於本科招生人數下降，許多大學正在努力加大招生力度，以更有效地吸引學生。

Experience 是名詞，意思是「經驗」、「經歷」、「感受」，在英文中，experience 這個詞作為名詞使用時，其意義可以根據上下文而有所不同。當提到過去的事件時，它是可數的。

I have many embarrassing experiences during my childhood.

在我的童年期間，我有很多尷尬的經歷。

The most memorable experience I have ever had is my graduation trip to Europe.

我有過的最難忘的經歷是我去歐洲的畢業旅行。

然而，當 experience 用來指代某人在某事上花費的時間長度，或者是通過做某事獲得的技能或知識時，它是不可數的。在這種情況下，你會經常看到與 experience 搭配使用的介詞 in，with，和 of。下面來看看如何正確使用這些介詞。

使用 experience in sth.時，通常指的是在某個特定領域的經驗。例如：

I have a lot of experience in sales and marketing.

我在銷售和市場營銷方面有很多經驗。

I have experience in teaching.

我有教學經驗。

I have five years of experience in software engineering.

我在軟件工程方面有五年的經驗。

使用 experience with sth.時，則是指與更具體的事物相關的經驗。例如：

I have a lot of experience with working with children

我在與兒童工作方面有很多經驗。

I have 10 years of experience with managing projects.

我有10年管理項目的經驗。

有時候，你可能會聽到“have experience of sth.”，這種表達方式用來表示某人之前做過某事。例如：Do you have the experience of fixing a car? (你修過車嗎？)

Impact 可以當名詞或動詞，意思是「影響；衝擊」。當作名詞時指的是一件事情對另一件事情的強大影響或效果，後面常接介系詞 on，常看到的慣用語有「 have an impact on (對..有影響) 」。作為動詞時，則指某事物對另一事物造成影響或衝擊。

The environmental policies had a significant impact on reducing pollution.

這些環保政策對減少污染有顯著的影響。

One positive impact of computers on society is that they bring convenience to our lives. 

電腦對社會的積極影響之一是它們為我們的生活帶來了便利。

The new law will impact small businesses the most.

這項新法律將對小型企業影響最大。

The asteroid impacted the surface of the moon, creating a large crater.

小行星撞擊了月球表面，造成了一個大坑。 

Globalization has many adverse impacts on developing countries. One negative impact is the acceleration of income inequalities. However, globalization can also have positive impacts on developing countries. One positive impact is that it creates greater opportunities for firms to tap into more and larger markets around the world. 

全球化對發展中國家產生了許多不利影響。一個負面影響是收入不平等的加速。然而，全球化也可以對發展中國家產生積極的影響。一個積極的影響是，它為公司創造了更多機會進入世界各地更多更大的市場。

我們可以用 prefer 來表達「寧可、更喜愛、偏好」，一起試著用以下的句型造句：

• I prefer to ___ (動詞 + 受詞)

• I prefer ____(名詞或動名詞) to/over ____(名詞或動名詞)

• To me, ____(名詞或動名詞) is certainly preferable to ____(名詞或動名詞)

• I would rather ____(動詞+ 受詞) than ___ (動詞+ 受詞)

I prefer to watch all TV episodes at once.

我偏好一次看完所有電視影集的集數。(這裡是跟一週看一集“追劇”來做比較）

I prefer having a higher-paying job with longer hours to having a lower-paying job with shorter hours.

比起工作時間較短的低薪工作，我寧可選擇工作時間較長的高薪工作。

My kids prefer Kraft's mac and cheese to any homemade version that I make. 

與我煮的任何自製版本相比，我的孩子們更喜歡Kraft的香濃起司通心麵。

(注：mac and cheese = macaroni and cheese)

To me, eating at restaurants is certainly preferable to eating at home.

對我來說，在餐館吃飯肯定比在家吃飯來得好。

I would rather work in a team than work alone.

我寧願在團隊中工作也不願單獨工作。

One reason why the population is growing so fast is that death rates have fallen dramatically

人口增長如此之快的一個原因是死亡率急劇下降

One reason why the population is growing so fast is the drastic decline in the death rates.

人口增長如此之快的一個原因是死亡率急劇下降。

The reason for overpopulation is that resources are limited.

人口過剩的原因是資源有限。

The primary/main reason for overpopulation is that resources are limited.

人口過剩的主要原因/主要原因是資源有限。

Result 是可數名詞，意思是「結果」。它指的是某事情的結果或效果，通常用於描述一個過程或行動的最終出來的情況。

The experiment yielded an interesting result.

這個實驗產生了一個有趣的結果。

The result of the election was announced last night.

昨晚已宣布選舉的結果。

She was very happy with the result of her job interview.

她對她的工作面試結果感到非常滿意。 

To sign up (for something) or to sign someone up (for something) (to do something) 就是「報名參加」某項活動、課程，或是「註冊」成為某某會員而享有優惠的意思，前者是主動、後者是被動，例句：

I want to sign up for private basketball lessons.
我想報名參加私人籃球課程。

My father signed me up for private basketball lessons on the weekend. 
我父親幫我報了週末的私人籃球課程。

I have decided to sign up for evening classes at the community college.
​我決定報名參加社區學院的夜校。

My teacher signed me up to do voluntary work next month.
我的老師幫我報名下個月做義工。

Hey Grace, has anyone signed you up for the office picnic?

嘿，Grace，有人給妳報名參加辦公室野餐了嗎？

Make sure you sign up for our email list to receive special discounts, exclusive partnership offers, and a birthday surprise, just for you!

確保您註冊加入我們的電郵名單，我們將提供特別的折扣、獨家合作夥伴優惠和生日驚喜，唯你獨寵！

Sign up for our newsletter and be the first one to receive exclusive discounts and news regarding Fortinos Hotel Group.

訂閱我們的時事通訊，成為第一個收到有關 Fortinos 酒店集團的獨家折扣和新聞的人。

另外，to sign up or to sign someone up (with someone/something) 也有「簽署合約雇用某個人」的意思：

The team signed a rookie pitcher up for next season.

球隊為下賽季簽下了一名新秀投手。

The agent was trying to get Sean to sign up with him.

經紀人試圖讓 Sean 與他簽約。

From spring’s delicate first buds to lush late-summer gardens, green is a symbol not just of life, but of life that is thriving.

從春天嬌嫩的花蕾到夏末鬱鬱蔥蔥的花園，綠色不僅是生命的象徵，也是蓬勃發展的生命的象徵。

The strange symbols found in Egyptian tombs have intrigued historians for centuries.

幾個世紀以來，在埃及墓葬中發現的奇怪符號一直吸引著歷史學家。

Admission 是名詞，有以下幾種中文解釋：(1) Admission = 入場費/門票費 (2) Admission = 准許進入，用法是 admission to 加地點 (3) Admissions = (大學、醫院等)接收的人數，特別注意這裡要用複數的 admissions

How much do they charge for admission?

他們入場費要收多少錢？

Tickets are $10, with free admission for children under age 12.

門票10美元，12歲以下兒童免費。

The cost includes free admission to the casinos.

費用包括免費進入賭場。

Admission = 准許進入，用法是 admission to 加地點 

Many students apply for admission to more than one university.

許多學生申請入讀不只一所大學。

No admission to the park between 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.

晚上 11 點到早上 6 點之間禁止進入公園。

Admissions = (學校)錄取 ，用法是 admission to 加學校 

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Illinois.

恭喜你被伊利諾伊大學錄取

I failed to gain admission to my dream university.

我沒能被我夢想的大學錄取。

I submitted an application for admission to Harvard.

我提交了哈佛大學的入學申請。

Many students apply for admission to more than one university.

許多學生申請入讀不只一所大學。

Admissions = (大學、醫院等)接收的人數，特別注意這裡要用複數的 admissions

We have already seen an increase in the level of emergency admissions.

我們已經看到緊急入院率有所增加。

We keep careful records of all hospital admissions. 

我們會仔細記錄所有入院數據。

Consequence 是名詞，意思是「結果，後果」。它通常指因某一行為或事件所引起的結果，可能是好的或壞的。

Every action has its consequences.

每個行為都有其後果。

He didn't consider the consequences of his actions.

他沒有考慮到他行為的後果。

The environmental consequences of this decision could be disastrous.

這個決定的環境後果可能是災難性的。 

Contribute 是動詞，意思是「貢獻 ; 做出貢獻」，用法有下面兩種 : (1) contribute + 貢獻的時間或是金錢 + to + 對象 (2) contribute to + 對象，「contribute to」這個動詞片語也有「導致」的意思。

(1) contribute (貢獻) + 貢獻的時間或是金錢 + to + 對象

He contributed 100 dollars to the charity.

他向慈善機構貢獻100 美元。

Jack contributed many hours of his time to the charity.

Jack貢獻了許多時間給慈善機構。

She contributed many hours of her time to helping the charity organize the event.

她貢獻了許多時間幫助慈善機構組織活動。

(2) contribute to (對 … 做出貢獻) + 對象

He did not contribute to the project.

他沒有為該項目做出貢獻。

Many players have contributed to the team's success.

許多球員為球隊的成功做出了貢獻。

Everyone in the community was asked to contribute to the local food drive.

社區中的每個人都被要求為當地的食品捐贈活動做出貢獻。

His invention contributed significantly to the advancement of technology.

他的發明對技術的進步作出了重大貢獻。

(3) contribute to = 導致

Heavy drinking contributed to her death. 

大量飲酒導致了她的死亡。 

Carbon dioxide significantly contributes to global warming.

二氧化碳顯著導致全球變暖。

The coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to the team's success. 

教練的積極態度是球隊成功的一個因素。

She has been a contributing writer for the magazine for 10 years.

10 年來，她一直是該雜誌的特約撰稿人。

If you're a contributing voice in the audience at a noisy rock concert, it means you're screaming your head off. 

如果你在嘈雜的搖滾音樂會上為觀眾發聲，這意味著你在尖叫。

If you're a contributing member of your friend's fundraising efforts, it means you're giving her money. 

如果您是朋友籌款活動的貢獻者，則意味著您正在給她錢。

Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change = Deforestation significantly contributes to climate change.

砍伐森林是導致氣候變化的主要因素 = 砍伐森林顯著導致氣候變化。

She made a 100-dollar contribution (This means to make a donation) to breast cancer research.

她為乳腺癌研究捐款 100 美元（這意味著捐款）。

He made an important contribution to the debate.

他為辯論做出了重要貢獻。

I made a significant contribution to your group’s project.

我為你們小組的項目做出了重大貢獻。

They want to make a monetary contribution to the building of the new stadium.

他們想為新體育場的建設做出金錢貢獻。

 As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city.

作為市長，他為這座城市的發展做出了許多積極貢獻。

常出現的片語:

• Make demands on = 提出要求

• By popular demand = 應大眾訴求

• in demand = 有需求

• on-demand = 有請求就提供

This software program makes heavy demands on the computer's memory.

該軟件程序對計算機的內存要求很高。

Enforcing the current law is making ridiculous demands on police.

執行現行法律正在對警察提出荒謬的要求。

The circus will be back by popular demand later this summer

馬戲團將在今年夏天晚些時候因大眾需求而回歸。

The circus will be back later this summer because a lot of people have asked for it to come back.

馬戲團將在今年夏天晚些時候回來，因為很多人都要求它回來。

By popular demand, HBO has promised fans 4 spin-off TV series from Game of Thrones.

應大眾需求，HBO 已向粉絲承諾 4 部來自《權力的遊戲》的衍生電視劇。

Our products are in demand all over the world.

我們的產品在世界各地都有需求。

Our products are wanted by a lot of people all over the world.

全世界很多人都想要我們的產品。

Some people believe that wifi should be available on demand at school

有些人認為 wifi 應該在學校按需提供。

We can't simply make cosmetic surgery available on demand.

我們不能簡單地按需提供整容手術。

Our company will sell a voice recognition product as an on-demand service for our users.

我們公司將向用戶銷售語音識別產品作為按需服務。

Most people in Africa do not have television, let alone on-demand movies.

大多數非洲人沒有電視，更不用說點播電影了。

Cable customers pay $9.95 a month for on-demand

有線電視客戶每月支付 9.95 美元的點播費用

Demand for organic food is increasing

對有機食品的需求正在增加

With the increasing population, we need to find out ways to cope with the increasing demand for food and water.

隨著人口的增長，我們需要找到應對日益增長的食物和水需求的方法。

Apple sold almost 5 million iPads during its March quarter and it still couldn't keep up with the demand for iPads.

蘋果在 3 月當季售出了近 500 萬台 iPad，但仍然無法滿足對 iPad 的需求。

A 要求B做什麼事情 = A demands that B does something = A demands to do something

I demand that teachers give no homework on the weekend.

我要求老師週末不做作業。

My boss demanded that the work be done tonight.

我的老闆要求今晚完成這項工作。

The customer demands to see our manager.

客戶要求見我們的經理。

Demanding  是形容詞，意思是「要求高的;費力的」，這個字常用來形容某份工作或事情是費力的跟要求高的。

Being a surgeon is a very demanding job.

當一名外科醫生是一份非常要求高的工作。

She found the course very demanding and felt overwhelmed at times.

她發現這門課程非常艱難，有時感到不堪重負。

The demanding nature of his work means he rarely has time for hobbies.

他的工作性質要求高，這意味著他很少有時間從事嗜好。 

The disadvantage of living in the countryside is the poor quality of education.

住在農村的缺點是教育質量差。

One disadvantage of living in the countryside is the poor quality of education.

生活在農村的一個缺點是教育質量差。

One of the disadvantages of living in the countryside is the poor quality of education.

生活在農村的缺點之一是教育質量差。

There are many disadvantages to living in the countryside.

住在農村有很多缺點。

There are many disadvantages in living in the countryside.

住在農村有很多缺點。

Living in the countryside has many disadvantages.

住在農村有很多缺點。

At a disadvantage

處於劣勢

To one’s disadvantage (= work to one’s disadvantage)

對自己不利（=對自己不利）

At a clear disadvantage

處於明顯劣勢

At a distinct disadvantage

處於明顯劣勢

At a competitive disadvantage

處於競爭劣勢

_____ (something)  puts/places ____ (someone or something) at a disadvantage.

_____（某事）使____（某人或某事）處於不利地位。

____ (someone or something) is at a disadvantage.

____（某人或某事）處於不利地位。

His lack of formal education puts him at a clear disadvantage in the business world.

他缺乏正規教育使他在商界處於明顯的劣勢。

The new tariff policy will place my company at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace.

新的關稅政策將使我公司在市場上處於競爭劣勢。

You'll be at a disadvantage playing tennis against someone as skilled as Jimmy.

與吉米這樣熟練的人打網球時，您將處於劣勢。

Children from poor families are at a distinct disadvantage in education.

貧困家庭的孩子在教育方面處於明顯劣勢。

My lack of formal education is to my disadvantage in the business world.

我缺乏正規教育對我在商界不利。

I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.

我希望我缺乏經驗不會對我不利。

It is to your disadvantage to not take this opportunity.

不抓住這個機會對你不利。

The new tariff policy will work to our disadvantage.

新的關稅政策將對我們不利。

Research shows that men from disadvantaged backgrounds experience lower rates of marriage.

研究表明，來自弱勢背景的男性結婚率較低。

Nowadays employers are reaching beyond their usual networks and hire more people from disadvantaged populations.

如今，雇主正在超越他們通常的網絡，並從弱勢群體中僱用更多的人。

Aborigines are the most disadvantaged ethnic group in Australia.

原住民是澳大利亞最弱勢的族群。

Scholarships, grants, and financial aid make studying abroad affordable for disadvantaged students.

獎學金、助學金和經濟援助使弱勢學生能夠負擔得起出國留學。

Research shows economically disadvantaged children enter school with less developed cognitive skills than their peers.

研究表明，經濟上處於不利地位的兒童在入學時的認知能力不如同齡人。

In addition to higher smoking prevalence, socially disadvantaged workers smoke more heavily and are less successful in quitting smoking compared to other workers.

除了較高的吸煙率外，與其他工人相比，處於社會弱勢地位的工人吸煙更重，戒菸成功率更低。

We have to resell the property at a disadvantageous time.

我們不得不在不利的時候轉售房產。

Minority groups find themselves in a disadvantageous position.​

少數群體發現自己處於不利地位。​

Living off campus is disadvantageous to students.

住在校外對學生不利。

The company believes the new regulation is disadvantageous to the growth of its business.

該公司認為，新法規不利於其業務增長。

According to government estimates, current oil reserves are 10 percent lower than they were a year ago.

據政府估計，目前的石油儲量比一年前減少了 10%。

One conservative estimate is that he stole two million dollars.

一個保守的估計是他偷了200萬美元。

At a (very) rough estimate, the job will take three months.

（非常）粗略估計，這項工作需要三個月的時間。

We solicited several estimates for the project.

我們為該項目徵求了幾份估算。

The contractor's estimate for the job seemed high.

承包商對這項工作的估計似乎很高。

He has a high estimate (means opinion, estimation) of his own abilities.

他對自己的能力有很高的估計（意思是意見，估計）。

The company's products are, by general estimate, poorly made.

根據一般估計，該公司的產品質量不佳。

They estimated the distance at/as about three miles.

他們估計距離約為三英里。

We need to estimate how much paint we'll need for the job.

我們需要估計這項工作需要多少油漆。

The cost of the project has been estimated at/as about 10 million dollars.

該項目的成本估計為/約為1000萬美元。

My estimation of his films was never very high. [= I never thought his films were very good]

我對他的電影的評價從來都不是很高。 [=我從沒想過他的電影很好]

This is not, in my estimation, an efficient use of our resources.

據我估計，這不是對我們資源的有效利用。

If you go to an auction, you can often review a catalog that will have an estimation of the value of each item for sale. Sometimes the items sell for more than the estimation and sometimes less.

如果您參加拍賣，您通常可以查看目錄，該目錄將估算每件待售物品的價值。有時這些物品的售價高於估計值，有時則更低。

You may ask a contractor for an estimation before you decide to build a deck on the back of your house.

在決定在房子後面建造甲板之前，您可以要求承包商進行估算。

The analysis of ancient DNA in bones and teeth is now the most widely used method for age estimation in the field of archaeology.

分析骨骼和牙齒中的古代DNA是現在考古領域最廣泛使用的年齡估計方法。

Factor 是名詞，意思是「因素」，在數學上，"factor" 也可以指一個數字的因數。Factor in 是動詞短語，意思是「將...因素包括在內」。當你計劃或評估某事時，需要將某些因素或條件納入考慮範圍。

Weather is an important factor in planning outdoor activities.

天氣是規劃戶外活動的一個重要因素。

Cost is a major factor when choosing a college.

選擇大學時，成本是一個主要因素。

He considered every factor before making his decision.

他在做決定前考慮了每一個因素。

You must factor in all potential costs before starting the project.

在開始項目之前，你必須將所有潛在成本考慮進去。

Don't forget to factor in the time needed for travel when planning your schedule.

在計劃你的時間表時，不要忘了考慮進去旅行所需的時間。

The impact of the new law was underestimated because they failed to factor in public resistance.

新法律的影響被低估了，因為他們未將公眾抵抗考慮進去。  

Recent years have seen a decline in the company's influence within the industry.

近年來，公司在行業內的影響力有所下降。

She claims that her personal problems had no/little influence upon her decision to resign.

她聲稱她的個人問題對她的辭職決定沒有/幾乎沒有影響。

His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.

他的健康問題可能對他的決定產生了一些影響。

Her parents still have a great deal of influence over her.

她的父母仍然對她有很大的影響。

Her ideas have gradually gained influence in the company.

她的想法逐漸在公司產生影響。

He exerted/wielded his influence to reform the company's policies.

他施加/運用他的影響力來改革公司的政策。

A well-funded national organization would be able to exert/wield more influence in Parliament.

一個資金充足的國家組織將能夠在議會中施加/發揮更大的影響力。

Common in ancient cultures, the sovereign wielded much power and influence over the people

在古代文化中很常見，君主對人民擁有很大的權力和影響力

He was arrested for driving under the influence.​

他因酒後駕車被捕。

I was deeply/greatly influenced by my parents.

我深受/極大地影響了我的父母。

Nowadays children are greatly influenced by the sportsperson they see on the television

如今，孩子們深受他們在電視上看到的運動員的影響

No one knows how this decision will influence the outcome of the election.

沒有人知道這一決定將如何影響選舉結果。

An influential newspaper will make people change their opinions about something.

一份有影響力的報紙會讓人們改變對某事的看法。

The bible is considered a very influential book.

聖經被認為是一本非常有影響力的書。

Influential books can affect someone’s outlook on life.

有影響力的書籍會影響一個人的人生觀。

Self-help books are usually very influential.

自助書籍通常很有影響力。

She has been influential in establishing programs to help the poor.

她在製定幫助窮人的計劃方面具有影響力。

a highly/very influential book

一本非常/非常有影響力的書

She became an (enormously/extremely) influential critic/writer.

她成為了一位（非常/非常）有影響力的評論家/作家。

I overestimated the number of chairs we would need for the party. (This means I thought we would need more chairs than we actually did)

我高估了聚會所需的椅子數量。 （這意味著我認為我們需要比實際更多的椅子）

We overestimated the value of the coins.

我們高估了硬幣的價值。

She overestimated his ability to do the job.

她高估了他完成這項工作的能力。

The importance of a good education cannot be overestimated. (This means a good education is very important)

良好教育的重要性不容小覷。 （這意味著良好的教育非常重要）

 Cost overestimates in the budget left us with extra money in the end.

預算中的成本高估最終給我們留下了額外的錢。

To me, religion should be purely a matter of personal preference.

對我來說，宗教應該純粹是個人喜好的問題。

To make the most of your account, we encourage you to update your email preferences to receive our weekly promotional emails.

為了能充分利用您的帳戶，我們鼓勵您更新您的電子郵件偏好設定，這樣一來便不會錯過我們每週的促銷電子郵件。

In recent years, the majority of shoppers have shown a preference for credit card payments over other methods of payment when it comes to making everyday purchases. As a result, they have become increasingly vulnerable to fraudulent transactions.

近幾年來， 絕大多數的消費者表示平時購物時偏好信用卡付款，而不是其他的付款方式。 也因此，他們變得越來越容易成為詐騙交易的受害者。

Taiwanese have a deep-seated cultural preference for homeownership. The homeownership rate of 85% is among the highest in developed countries.

台灣人對置產有著根深蒂固的文化偏好。 85%的住宅自有率在發達國家中可說是名列前茅。

The city underestimated the cost of the new building.

該市低估了新建築的成本。

The number of people in the crowd was underestimated by 5,000.

人群中的人數被低估了5000人。

Never underestimate the importance of a good education.

永遠不要低估良好教育的重要性。

Her talent has always been underestimated.

她的才華一直被低估。

I advanced my knowledge of English by studying abroad.

我通過出國留學提高了我的英語知識。

I want to advance my career in banking.

我想提升我在銀行業的職業生涯。

As the twentieth century advanced, other forms of entertainment rapidly took over.

隨著二十世紀的推進，其他形式的娛樂迅速佔據了主導地位。

The bank advanced me 500USD today.

今天銀行預付了我 500 美元。

Scientific advances in diagnostic tools make it possible to identify new diseases more quickly.

診斷工具的科學進步使更快地識別新疾病成為可能。

Advances in technology led to the industrial revolution.

技術的進步導致了工業革命。

Recent advances in technology now make the smartphone more popular than the desktop computer.

技術的最新進展現在使智能手機比台式電腦更受歡迎。

Huge advances in the development of anti-depressants greatly help people who suffer from depression.

抗抑鬱藥開發的巨大進步極大地幫助了患有抑鬱症的人。

She asked for an advance on her salary.

她要求預支薪水。

The bank will give you an advance of 95% of the purchase price.

銀行會給您預付購買價格的 95%。

Our company has made significant advances in our mobile phone technology.

我們公司在移動電話技術方面取得了重大進展。

Advancement of technology is a crucial factor for national growth.

技術進步是國家發展的關鍵因素。

The advancement of modern medicine has lengthened many people's lives.

現代醫學的進步延長了許多人的壽命。

On this rear elevation, you can also see the repetition of the glass block pattern, which now fully frames a perfectly square window that aligns with the front door on the other side of the house.

在這個後立面上，您還可以看到玻璃塊圖案的重複，現在它完全構成了一個完美的方形窗戶，與房子另一側的前門對齊。

No one can anticipate the results of the games

沒有人能預料到比賽的結果

Given what is at stake the winners can anticipate a probable quarter-final against Wales.

考慮到利害攸關的情況，獲勝者可以預期可能會在四分之一決賽中對陣威爾士。

It was the fourth year of a war whose devastation no one had anticipated and which no one could have imagined.

這是一場戰爭的第四年，這場戰爭的破壞沒有人預料到，也沒有人能想像。

Accidents arise from carelessness.

事故源於粗心。

These problems arise from the widening of the gap between the rich and poor.

這些問題源於貧富差距的擴大。

Mental disorders arise from the complex interplay of heredity, biology, and environment

精神障礙源於遺傳、生物學和環境的複雜相互作用

Attribute 是名詞，意思是「屬性、特質 」，也可以用作動詞，意思是「把...歸因於」。用法是「attribute + 後果 + to + 原因 」。

Patience is an important attribute for a teacher.

耐心是教師的一個重要特質。

Honesty might be considered an important attribute for a leader to have

誠實可能被認為是領導者必須具備的重要特質。

He attributes his success to hard work and a little bit of luck.

他將自己的成功歸因於努力工作和一點點運氣。

Many financial analysts attributed the recent market boom to increased investment in real estate from foreign investors.

許多金融分析師將最近的市場繁榮歸因於外國投資者對房地產投資的增加。

Climate change is widely attributed to the buildup of greenhouse gasses. 

氣候變化被廣泛歸因於溫室氣體的積累。

His doctor attributes his health problems to a poor diet and a lack of exercise.

他的醫生將他的健康問題歸咎於不良飲食和缺乏鍛煉。

Balanced 是形容詞，意思是「平衡的」 。這個詞常用來形容事物的均衡狀態，無論是物理上還是比喻意義上。

A well-balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains.

一個均衡的飲食包括水果、蔬菜、蛋白質和穀物。

He managed to keep his life balanced between work and leisure.

他成功地在工作和休閒之間保持生活平衡。

The gymnast maintained a balanced position on the beam.

體操運動員在平衡木上保持了平衡的姿勢。 

The association cautioned that escaping moths could contaminate nearby farms and endanger their organic certification.

該協會警告說，逃逸的飛蛾可能會污染附近的農場並危及他們的有機認證。

The show seems as if it will build to some towering finale, but instead it keeps teetering along at the same consistently high mark.

該節目似乎將建立一些高聳的結局，但相反，它一直以同樣的高分搖搖欲墜。

I keep getting contradictory advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it.

我不斷收到相互矛盾的建議——有些人告訴我要保持溫暖，有些人告訴我要在上面放冰塊。

The evidence is completely contradictory.

證據是完全矛盾的。

The argument is internally contradictory (meaning contradicts itself).

這個論點是內部矛盾的（意思是自相矛盾的）。

The two studies came to contradictory conclusions.

這兩項研究得出了相互矛盾的結論。

Ultraviolet A rays are often the real culprit for health problems related to too much sun exposure.

紫外線 A 射線通常是與過多日曬有關的健康問題的真正罪魁禍首。

A banana left on the steps can be a culprit for making you slip and fall.

留在台階上的香蕉可能是讓你滑倒的罪魁禍首。

Element 是名詞，意思是「元素」。這個詞也可以用來形容基本的部分或某個整體中的一部分。

Water is composed of two elements: hydrogen and oxygen.

水由兩種元素組成：氫和氧。

Heating elements are often made of metal.

加熱元件通常由金屬製成。

The surprise element of the party made it very exciting.

派對中的驚喜元素讓它非常刺激。 

Elementary 是形容詞，意思是「基本的，初級的」 。Elementary school 意思是「小學」。

Elementary school students are usually between the ages of six and twelve. 

小學生通常年齡在六歲到十二歲之間。 

He goes to the elementary school near our house.

他去我們家附近的小學上學。 

Mathematics can be quite complex, but I'm only teaching the elementary concepts today.

數學可能相當複雜，但我今天只教授一些基本概念。

Learning elementary French is fun and allows you to understand basic conversations.

學習基礎法語很有趣，並且能讓你理解基本對話。 

Elementary school is the first stage of formal education in many countries. 

小學是許多國家正式教育的第一階段。

She teaches third grade at the local elementary school. 

她在當地的小學教三年級。

Particle decay occurs when elementary particles spontaneously transform into other elementary particles. 

當基本粒子自發地轉變為其他基本粒子時，就會發生粒子衰變。

Eligibility 是名詞，意思是「符合資格」。它通常用來描述一個人或事物符合某些標準或條件的資格。

You must meet the eligibility requirements to apply for this scholarship.

你必須符合資格要求才能申請這個獎學金。

The eligibility criteria for the competition are listed on the official website.

比賽的資格標準列在官方網站上。

Due to his age, he questioned his eligibility for the junior team.

由於他的年齡，他質疑自己是否有資格加入少年隊。 

Eligible 是形容詞，意思是「有資格的，符合條件的」，常用的慣用語有「be eligible to do something」跟「be eligible for something」。

You must be a resident of the state to be eligible for the scholarship.

你必須是該州的居民才有資格獲得這個獎學金。

Only those over 18 are eligible to vote in the election.

只有18歲以上的人才有資格參加選舉投票。

The company offers special discounts to eligible employees.

公司為符合條件的員工提供特別折扣。 

Enhance 是動詞，意思是「提高，增強」，這個詞常用於描述改善或增加某物的質量、價值或效果。

Good lighting can enhance the atmosphere of any room.

良好的照明可以提升任何房間的氛圍。

Regular exercise can significantly enhance your overall health.

規律的運動可以顯著增強你的整體健康。

Using spices in cooking can greatly enhance the flavor of the food.

在烹飪中使用香料可以大大增強食物的風味。 

Enhancement 是名詞，意思是「提升，增強」。這個詞常用於描述對產品、技能、或者是品質的改進或增強。

The new software features several enhancements that improve user experience.

這個新軟體增加了幾項功能，提升了用戶體驗。

They are looking for ways to bring about an enhancement in the efficiency of the workflow.

他們正在尋找方法來提升工作流程的效率。

The enhancement of public safety has always been a priority for the local government.

提升公共安全一直是地方政府的優先事項。 

Fulfill 是動詞，意思是「實現；履行」，用來描述完成一個承諾、要求、願望或預期的行為。

He fulfilled his promise to take his son to the zoo.

他履行了帶兒子去動物園的承諾。

The company has fulfilled all the requirements for environmental protection.

該公司已經滿足了所有環保要求。

She fulfilled her dream of becoming a professional athlete.

她實現了成為職業運動員的夢想。 

Fulfillment 是名詞，意思是「完成、實現、滿足」，它也可以指達到一個人的願望或需要的狀態，或者完成一項任務或義務的過程。

Finding fulfillment in your career can greatly improve your overall happiness.

在你的職業生涯中找到滿足感可以大大提升你的整體幸福感。

She felt a deep sense of fulfillment after completing the marathon.

她在完成馬拉松賽後感受到一種深深的成就感。

The fulfillment of his lifelong dream to travel the world brought him immense joy.

他終生夢想環遊世界的實現給他帶來了巨大的喜悅。 

Young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment.

看不到就業機會的年輕人。

The outcome of a pricing strategy may be less profit from a reduced number of sales.

定價策略的結果可能是銷售數量減少帶來的利潤減少。

It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.

現在預測會議結果還為時過早。

We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.

我們正在等待聽到談判的最終結果。

I know that my students worked hard, so I expect a good outcome.

我知道我的學生很努力，所以我期待一個好的結果。

Recover 是動詞，意思是「恢復、復原」。這個詞常用於描述在經歷疾病、傷害、失敗等不利情況後的恢復過程。

After the surgery, it took him several weeks to fully recover.

手術後，他花了幾週的時間才完全恢復。

The company is expected to recover its losses by the end of the fiscal year.

預計該公司將在財政年度結束前恢復其損失。

She managed to recover her composure after hearing the shocking news.

聽到令人震驚的消息後，她設法恢復了鎮定。

To avoid their after taste during dessert, we might have refrained from eating them.

為了避免它們在甜點中的餘味，我們可能會避免吃它們。

Airlines for America, a trade group for the airline industry, has rejected the idea of legroom and seat width standards.

航空業貿易組織美國航空公司拒絕了腿部空間和座位寬度標準的想法。

Result in 是動詞片語，意思是「導致，引起」 ，常用於描述某種行為或事件導致特定的結果或後果。

Poor communication can often result in misunderstandings.

溝通不良常常會導致誤解。

Neglecting car maintenance may result in expensive repairs.

忽略汽車維護可能會導致昂貴的修理費用。

Efficient planning could result in significant cost savings for the company.

有效的規劃可能會為公司帶來顯著的成本節省。 

He is a solid basketball player.

他是一個紮實的籃球運動員。

When heated this produces methane gas and a solid residue of sodium carbonate

加熱時會產生甲烷氣體和碳酸鈉固體殘留物

Steady growth is projected for companies involved in genetic engineering.

預計參與基因工程的公司將穩步增長。

A steady diet of lecture-based learning was designed to fill students up with facts and test their ability to memorize them.

穩定的以講座為基礎的學習計劃旨在讓學生了解事實並測試他們記憶這些事實的能力。

Straightforward 是形容詞，意思是「直接的；坦率的；簡單的」 。

He gave me a straightforward answer without any hesitation.

他毫不猶豫地給了我一個直接的答案。

I appreciate her straightforward approach to problem-solving.

我欣賞她解決問題的直接方法。

The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.

說明書很簡單，易於遵循。

If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.

如果您懷疑煤氣洩漏，請不要點燃火柴，甚至不要打開電燈。

She suspected that other young researchers could use a reminder that science isn’t all about successful experiments and flashy publications.

她懷疑其他年輕的研究人員可以提醒人們，科學並不全是成功的實驗和華而不實的出版物。

The lecture was pretty tedious.

講座相當乏味。

Investors may be tempted to do some bargain hunting.

投資者可能會傾向於逢低吸納。

The idea of getting rich quickly tempted him to invest his life savings.

致富的想法很快吸引了他將畢生的積蓄投資。

Profundity, simplicity, humanity, fanaticism — these are among the traits that define Apple and its products.

深刻、簡單、人性、狂熱——這些都是定義蘋果及其產品的特徵。

There are a few broad traits that characterize the comic book films we’ve come to expect every summer.

每年夏天我們都期待的漫畫電影有一些廣泛的特徵。

Bears are only relocated if they are in a situation where escape is unlikely or if public safety is threatened.

只有當熊無法逃脫或公共安全受到威脅時，它們才會被重新安置。