I. 講義Review (~2012-10-17)
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Reference
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單字‧文法‧閱讀
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1. be about to V 即將做…
2. acquire＝get＝obtain＝gain取得、收購；acquisition收購
(1) Byson foods, the largest distributor of
frozen chicken in the country, has announced that it will acquire California’s McAllister chicken Ranch
by the end of the week. (全國最大的冷凍食品批發商拜森食品宣布將於本周結束前收購加州的麥克阿莉絲養雞場)
3. additionally＝in addition＝furthermore＝moreover＝besides而且
4. all
all / many
/ most
/ some
/ several
/ (a) few
/ no + cars / job seekers / packages
all / many / most / some / several / half
/ few + of
the cars / job seekers / packages
every / each + car / job seeker / package
almost (adv)
all
+ cars
/ job seekers
/ packages
none (prep)
of the
+
cars
/ job seekers＝no (adj)
+
cars
/ job seekers
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a number of employees 一些員工
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a group of engineers 一群工程師
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a series of accidents 一連串事故
a round of visits 一趟採訪
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a total of 合計
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another copy另一份、other copies其他幾份(不特定多數)、the other copy另一份(共兩份)
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(1) Many job seekers
now post their resumes online, where they are easily viewed by prospective
employers. (現在有很多求職者把他們的履歷貼在網路上，讓潛在雇主容易觀看)
(2) Several of the
packages
show evidence of damage due to improper handling. (由幾個包裹可以看出運送途中處理不當所造成的損傷)
(3) Despite the slump in
the auto industry, roughly seven thousand applicants attended Global Motor’s first round of
interviews.
(儘管汽車業景氣低迷，仍有約七千名求職者參加Global Motor的第一輪面試)
(4) A total of over
one million dollars was raised at last night’s charity event. (昨晚的慈善晚會共募得超過100萬美元)
(5) Mr. Hearn asked his
secretary to bring another copy of the report to the conference
room(Mr. Hearn要求秘書再拿一份報告到會議室)
5. alternatively＝otherwise 或者
(1) Alternatively, you
may choose to cancel the order for the earphone at any time. (或者您也可以選擇隨時取消這筆耳機訂單)
6. assignment作業、任務；allocation分派、分配；
allocation A to B＝assign A to B分配A給B
give A to B＝give
BA 把A給B
offer A to B＝offer
BA 提供A給B
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transfer A to B把A轉往/調職到B
attribute A to B
把A歸因於B
submit A to B 提交A給B
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7. he internship offers an
opportunity for gaining valuable experience to those wishing to enter the film industry.
(實習制度提供獲得寶貴經驗的管道給那些想前進電影界的人)
8. and (Conj)
及
對等連接詞(Conj)：and / or
/ but
/ rather
than / as well as
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(1) The trip to Spain was very
enjoyable, but we didn’t have much time to explore and shop on our own. (西班牙之旅十分有趣，但我們沒什麼時間自行尋幽訪勝及購物)
(2) The board asked
Mr. Han to provide them with more detailed information and a clearer explanation of the proposal
than he gave them in his original presentation. (董事會要求Mr. Han對提案提供比之前的簡報更詳細的資訊和更清楚的解釋)
9. apologies(n)歉意；apologize(v)道歉
(1) convey apologies傳達歉意；express
apologies表達歉意；accept
apologies接受道歉
(2) We apologize for any inconvenience this
may cause. (造成不便請見諒)
10. approve同意、批准
(1) “Did the client approve
the project plans ,or did you have to revise them?” “They were approved.”
(「客戶同意這些專案了嗎，還是說你要再改？」「案子過了」)
11. approximately＝about＝roughly 大約
approximately / about
/ roughly
ten percent 大約10%
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almost / nearly
ten percent＝將近10%
around ten
percent＝10%左右
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(1) Due to the opening of our overseas
outlets, sales are expected to increase by approximately ten percent next
year. (由於海外店舖的開設，我們明年度的銷售額預計增加約10%)
12. as
the same…as 和…一樣
as soon as possible 盡快
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As long as you can盡可能久一點
As far as I know據我所知
Wine as well as beer不只啤酒還有紅酒
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(1) The University of Andalusia
ordered exactly the same number of
textbooks as last year. (Andalusia大學訂購了和去年完全一樣多的教科書)
13. associate聯合；association協會、公會、聯盟；sales associate＝sales
clerk店員；
associated A with B＝link
A with B＝combine A with
B (聯合/聯想A與B)
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A document attached to＝combined with＝associated with＝inserted in(to) this
e-mail,…
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14. as a whole＝overall＝generally整體而言
15. as of A 截至A為止，自A起；；as for A＝as
to A關於A
not only A but (also)B不只A而且B
＝not
only/just/ simply A but B (as well/too).
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前句可換成not
only＝not just＝not
simply
後句可換成but
also＝too＝as
well或(省略)
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(1) As of June 3rd,
my order has not arrived.
16. as soon as possible＝at your earliest convenience盡快(後者較禮貌)
17. assure someone that S+V向某人保證…
predict that S+V預測
announce that S+V宣布
recall that S+V＝recall V-ing＝想起
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suggest that S+V建議
request that S+V＝require that S+V要求
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predict that S
will V＝expect that S will V＝forecast
that S will V＝estimate that S
will V
＝anticipate that S
will V＝forecast that S
will V＝assume that S will V＝預測S會V
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(1) Analyst are predicting that
a decline in consumer spending could threaten the nation’s economic recovery. (分析師預測，消費者支出的下滑可能會威脅到國家的經濟復甦)
(2) The weather service predicts that
it will
rain more heavily than usual.
18. attend A＝take
part in A＝participate in A＝join出席A；attendee＝participant出席者；attend to A注意A、照料A；attendance出席(人數)；regular
attendance and active participation定期出席並積極參與；attendant隨從、服務員
19. at all times＝always總是
(1) Many guide books for
European countries recommend that travelers carry their passports at all times.
(許多歐洲各國旅遊指南均建議旅客隨時攜帶護照)
(2) Manhattan is a place where
many restaurant serve customers at all hours of the day or/and night. (在Manhattan這個地方許多餐廳都是不分晝夜地服務客人)
20. authorize授權；authorize A to do B (賦予A做B事項的權限)；authority權威；author作者
21. awning (n[c])遮(雨)棚
(1) A word is written on the awnings.
(遮雨棚上有寫字)
(2) The place where they sat
was shaded from the sum by green awnings. (他們坐的地方有綠色遮陽棚)
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1. beverage (n[c])飲料
(1) Beverages are not
allowed in the school bus. (校車上不准喝飲料)
(2) A beverage has spilled
onto the tabletop. (飲料灑在桌上)
2. branch分公司
3. both A and B (AB兩者皆是)
4. because of 因為 (看空後市選答案)
because of (prep)+N 因為…
＝due to
(prep)+N
＝thanks
to (prep)+N
＝owing
to (prep)+N
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＝on
account of (prep)+N
＝because
(Conj)+S+V
＝since (Conj)+S+V
＝as (Conj)+S+V
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5. by next Thursday 下週四為止；before next Thursday下週四之前；on or before next Thursday下週四或之前
6. far beyond A 遠超過A
7. build 建造
(1) Some steps are built into
the hill side. (山坡上建造了階梯)
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1. cart 推車；shopping cart 購物推車
(1) The cart is being loaded with boxes.
(箱子正被裝載到推車上)
(2) Boxes are stacked
on the cart.
(箱子都堆在推車上)
(3) A child is riding in
the shopping
cart. (有個小孩坐在購物推車上)
2. campaign
3. cause導致；A cause B＝A
entail B＝A lead to B＝A
bring about B＝A give birth to B＝A
give rise to B (A導致B)
4. consider + V-ing 考慮…；
consider A as B
＝regard A as B
＝think of A as B
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＝view A as B＝see A as B
＝see A as B
＝consider A (to be) B
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＝think A (to be) B
＝believe A (to be) B
視A為B
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(1) Would you consider
transferring
to Melbourne? (你有意願調職到墨爾本嗎？)
5. complain to 人 of / about A 向某人抱怨A
6. colleague＝co-worker同事
7. consecutive連續的；for five consecutive years連續五年
8. consequently＝in
consequence＝as a result＝therefore結果
9. confidentially秘密地；confidential秘密的；confidentiality機密
10. concentrate on A＝center
on A專注於A
11. conference＝meeting＝convention＝session會議
12. candidate＝applicant候選者；candidacy候選資格/狀態
13. competitively priced價格有競爭力
(1) PTL Supermarket assures
customers that their merchandise is competitively priced.
14. consecutive連續不斷的；four
consecutive days連續四天；consecutive
thought連貫的思考
15. convey a message傳達訊息；a conveyer belt輸送帶
16. conclude(vi)(會議或話題)結束；(vt)做出…結論、結束；concluded with A (以A結束)
(1) The company’s annual
conference concluded
with the speech of Mr. Martsui, the company’s chairperson. (公司年會在董事長松井先生的演說中落幕)
17. conduct 引導、帶領；conduct interview舉行面試
(1) There are too many
candidates to speak with today, so several interviews will be conducted at company
headquarters next week. (由於今天有太多候選人要面試，有幾場面試會在下週於總公司舉行)
18. A is close to B (A接近B)
19. commit使…承擔義務、犯(罪)；commit a crime犯罪；committee委員會；commitment獻身、承諾；commission委員會、佣金
be committed to +V-ing＝be dedicated
to +V-ing＝be devoted to +V-ing熱衷/專心致力於
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(1) Jim Cornell received an
excellent evaluation from his manager because he was committed to raising
funds. (Jim Cornell因致力於募集資金，得到上司很高的評價)
(2) Our company is committed /
dedicated / devoted to conserving natural resources. (致力於)
20. commend 稱讚、表揚；commend A for B＝praise A for B (因為B而稱讚A)
21. crouch (n)蹲(姿)；(vi)蹲伏、彎腰+down、卑躬屈膝+to；(vt)低(頭)、屈(膝)
(1) He is crouching on the floor. (他蹲在地上)
(2) The servant crouched to
his master. (僕人向主人哈腰)
22. curb路緣
(1) They are sitting at the
curb. (他們坐在路邊) He
parked his car close to the curb. (停靠人行道)
23. curtain (n[c])簾＝drape；(vt)裝上簾子、用簾幕格開+off
(1) Please draw the curtains.(請拉上窗簾)；They are closing the curtains.
(他們把窗簾拉上)
(2) The curtain rises. (開幕)
(3) I bought some material to curtain
the house. 我買了一些材料幫房子裝上窗簾
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1. destination＝goal＝objective盡頭、目的
2. departure出發←→arrival到達；departure time出發時間
3. dividend紅利、股利
4. dismiss＝fire＝lay off＝make…redundant駁回/解雇←→hire＝employ＝recruit雇用
5. determine＝decide
(on) A決定
determine to do＝decided to do＝be
determined to do決定做
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6. be deserted杳無人煙
(1) The park is deserted.
7. Despite 雖然(看空後市選答案)
despite (prep)+N 雖然…
＝in spite of (prep)+N
＝although (Conj)+S+V
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＝though (Conj)+S+V
＝even though (Conj)+S+V
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8. declare宣布；declaration宣言、聲明
9. drape(n)簾幔；(vt)遮蓋+with/in、垂掛+around/over
(1) A cloth is draped over the
television. (有塊布蓋在電視上)
10. drop by 順道拜訪
(1) A sales representative
unexpectedly dropped
by headquarters, asking to meet with the head of the purchasing
department. (一位業務員不期然地拜訪總公司，求見採購部經理)
a security check 安全考察
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a performance review考績
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an expansion plan擴張計畫
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1. embassy大使館
(1) When did you start working
at the embassy?
(你從什麼時候開始在大使館工作？)
2. end＝aim＝purpose＝goal＝target＝objective盡頭、目的
3. enclose把…附在信裡；enclosed +be
+N隨信附上
(1) Enclosed is the
test data for your reference. (隨信附上測試數據給你參考)
4. entitle (vt)給…權力/資格[+to]；命名
(1) What entitles you to order us about?
(你憑什麼命令我們做事)
(2) This ticket entitled you to
a free lunch. (憑券享有免費午餐)
(3) Women are entitled
to maternity
leave. (婦女有權享有產假)
(4) Pocket Critters have always
been available by direct order from our catalog, and we have agreements
with wholesale
distributors who are entitled to resell items to their
customers. (口袋偶一直都是透過目錄直銷，也和批發商簽下協議，讓他們可以轉賣給顧客)
(5) He entitled the book “love story” (他將書取名為《愛的故事》)
5. Enterprise(n[c])事業、企業；(n[u])事業心
(1) This enterprise is doing a good
business. (這間公司很賺錢)
(2) He is a man of great enterprise.
(他很有進取精神)
6. exceed超過；excessive過度的
7. excel at A對A拿手
8. extra 多餘、額外
(1) Do you have any extra?
(你有多嗎？)
9. extend a welcome表示歡迎
10. exclusive (adj)排外的、獨佔的
(1) Concerning your question
about whether retail
stores can secure exclusive rights to sell Pocket CrittersTM
in their local areas, we regret to inform you that such an arrangement is prohibited by
our company policy. (您問到零售店是否可以取得當地口袋偶TM的專屬銷售權，我們很遺憾的告訴您：本公司政策禁止這項協議)
11. ether
ether A or B (不是A就是B)
neither A nor B (不是A也不是B)
whether A or B
(A或B)
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I wonder whether I should call her or not.
＝I wonder whether to call her or not.
＝I wonder whether or not to call her.
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(1) Whether we expand
internationally or
continue operating only domestically depends on the results of the upcoming
cross-border trade negotiations. (本公司將擴展海外事業抑或是只在國內營運取決於即將進行的跨國貿易談判的結果)
12. even(adv)就連、甚至；even if 即使
We won’t be surprised even if it
is a true story. (即使是事實)
Mr. lnagawa talked as if / as
though it were a true story. (好像是真實故事一樣) →假設句
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(1) You may keep the sample as
a gift even
if you decide not to make a purchase. (即使決定不買)
13. ever / among / by far +adj最高級 (the…常是陷阱)
(1) Many critics consider the
film to be one of the best historical documentaries on
medieval Europe ever
made. (許多影評認為這部電影是中世紀歐洲歷史紀錄片的最高傑作之一)
(2) Among the local
attractions which the largest
tourists visit every year, the Spanish garden is the favorite of the city
residents.
(3) Masumi is by far
the best translator in the house.
the +adj比較級1，the +adj比較級2 →用the判斷不準
“When do I need to submit the
report?” “The
sooner, the better.”＝“The sooner you submit the report, the better it would be.”
any +adj比較級：any more / better
/ worse
/ longer
/ farther
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(4) The longer students
spend studying and preparing, the more likely they are to score highly on
the exam.
be dissatisfied with any of our
products＝be
dissatisfied with our products in any way
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(5) If customers are ever dissatisfied
with our products, they may return the merchandise to us for a full refund. (只要顧客不滿意我們的產品，就可以退貨並全額退費)
14. whenever +S+V 每當S做V時
Whenever you go,
I’ll be with you.＝No
matter where you go,…
Whatever you
want, I’ll give it to you.＝No
matter what you want,…
However hard you
try, you can’t change it.＝No
matter how hard you try,…
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(1) Whenever employees
eat in the break room, they should make sure to properly dispose of any
garbage. (員工每次在休息室用餐時，都應確實適當處理垃圾)
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1. feature 以…為特色；featuring + artist
name 客串演出
(1) Sunpool Appliances has
released a new sewing machine featured a programmable
control system with a touch-screen interface. (Sunpool Appliances發售一款以可編程控制系統和觸控螢幕介面為特色的新型縫紉機)
2. financial report財務報表
3. fuel(n)燃料、刺激因素+for/of；fuel (vt)刺激、激起；fuel (vi)加燃料+up
4. for為了、交換
In preparation for the upcoming party
為準備即將來臨的派對
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An intern for
the summer暑期實習生
Go for a walk去散個步
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pay A for B＝buy
B for A (付A買B)；exchange A for B
(把A換成B)
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5. fund資金；raise
funds集資；fund-raiser募款人、集資活動；fund-raising(adj)募款的、(n)募款；
6. found＝establish創辦；founder創辦人；foundation基礎、創辦、粉底(化妝的基礎)
found-founded-founded 創辦
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find-found-found發現
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7. form
order form 訂單
consent form 同意書
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application form
申請書
cancellation form 解約書
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8. freelance (n)(vi)(adj)(adv)自由作家/演員；freelance designer自由接案的設計師
9. flaw＝mistake瑕疵；flawless＝perfect無瑕；nearly flawless＝almost perfect
(1) The first essay submitted
by the student had numerous grammatical errors, while the second was nearly flawless.
(那位學生交的第一篇論文有許多文法錯誤，但第二篇幾乎無懈可擊)
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1. go
go over＝examine＝check
(受歡迎、察看、複習、檢查+資料) → go over the
document
go about＝work
on +工作 (進行、四處走動) → go about a project (著手進行計畫)
go after +目標 (追逐、追求) → go after you (追逐你)；
go through＝experience (經歷) ； go under＝go bankrupt (破產)
go along＝proceed (繼續)
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(1) His speech went over
well. (他的演講很熱門)
(2) We went over several houses, but
haven’t bought one yet. (我們看了幾棟房子，但還沒買成)
(3) He went over the article. (他把文章從頭到尾又讀了一遍)
(4) He didn’t go about much.
(他不常外出)
(5) He is going after the pretty.
(他在追那個正妹)
(6) The company went through
a difficult time. (那家公司經歷艱困的時期)
(7) The company went under.
(那家公司破產了)
(8) You’ll learn how to use
this software as you go along. (你接下來會學到怎麼操作這個軟體)
(9) When the driver gets to the
office tower, he should go past the building and turn into the
employee parking lot, where the client will be waiting outside. (駕駛到達辦公大樓時，應該通過大樓，轉彎進入員工停車場，客戶會在大樓外面等候)
2. grocery (n[c])雜貨、雜貨店；(n[u])雜貨業
(1) She is loading her trunk
with groceries.
(她把食品雜貨放進後車廂)
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1. headquarters(單n)＝head office總部
2. handout施捨、講義
(1) Even after losing his job,
he was too proud to accept handouts. (不願接受施捨)
(2) The bag lady never asked for a
handout. (那個無家可歸的婦人從不乞討)
(3) Some handouts will be given to
participants who choose to leave before the seminar ends.
3. have to V＝have
got to V 必須做…
Ms. Towne is a well regarded
Internet expert, having designed numerous Web sites for a diverse of
clients. (Mr. Towne是一位頗負盛名的網路專家，曾為形形色色的客戶設計過許多網站)＝Having designed numerous Web sites, Ms. Towne… (分詞修飾語)
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1. impose強加；impose
A on B(把A強加於B)
dispose處置；dispose
of A處理掉A
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propose提議；proposal提案；oppose反對
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2. impression
make an agreeable
/ favorable impression給人好印象
give / create a good / bad / poor impression 給人好/壞印象
be under the impression that S+V 有SV的印象(以為是SV)
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(1) Ms. Kumsan’s ability to
work well under pressure made a favorable impression on her
supervisors. (Ms. Kumsan在壓力下工作的能力在上司心目中留下好印象)
3. include包含；be
included in A (包含在A裡)；be included with A (和A包含在一起)；
(1) The invoice and warranty
will be
included in the package, which should be delivered to you in one
week. (發票和保證書將附於包裹內，應於一周內送達)
(2) The document is included
with the letter. (文件隨信附上)
4. in order to V＝so
as to V為了做…
5. instruction 操作手冊/說明；instruct someone＝teach someone指導
(1) “Didn’t Wen leave instructions
for how to use the fax machine?” “Yes, they are on his desk.” (「Wen不是有留下傳真機的使用教學嗎」「嗯，在她桌上」)
6. invest in A投資A
7. invite邀請
8. invent發明
9. inventory存貨、存貨清單；take
an inventory盤點
10. investigation (n)研究、調查+on/of/into
(1) Although a sudden, heavy
rainfall is helping firefighters control the blaze, it almost certainly will
delay the investigation
into what caused the fire. (突如其來的大雨雖然對消防隊控制火勢有幫助，但卻幾乎可以確定會延誤起火原因的調查)
11. invoice發票
12. inc.＝incorporated法人組織的
13. intended to V打算做…
14. increase(n)＝rise(n)增加←→decrease(n)＝drop(n)＝fall(n)減少
(1) Sharp increases in demand for new
homes are fueling concerns over potential shortages in building materials. (新成屋需求急遽上升，引發建材短缺的隱憂)
15. inform＝notify通知；
(1) Yuko informed / notified me
of / about
her promotion.＝Yuko informed /
notified me that she was promoted. (Yuko通知我她升遷的事)
16. in case of (prep)+N＝in case
(Conj)+S+V＝if
假使…
(1) You can ask me in case
you have any question.
(2) Do not use this elevator in case of fire.
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1. joint(n)接合、(adj)共同的；joint venture合資企業
2. just one year＝only one year＝one year alone僅僅一年
Just a moment.；I just wanted to let you know I’m
still here. (＝only)
She just left.；I just got a call from them. (＝a short time ago)
It’s just right.；I love you just the way you are. (＝exactly)
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(1) In just one year, our company
became the second big largest company in the swimsuit industry.
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1. lap膝部；laptop computer筆記型電腦；desktop computer桌上型電腦
(1) Mother hold the baby in/on
her lap.母親將嬰兒抱在膝上
2. lamb (見附錄)
3. lamp (n[c])燈；(vt)照亮；lamp post燈柱
(1) A lamp is suspended above the
table. (桌子上方掛著一盞燈)；
(2) Lights lamped the square. (燈光照亮廣場)
(3) People are leaning
against the lamp post. (人們倚靠在燈柱上)
4. no later than April 16＝by April 16 在4/16之前
5. leave(n)休假；maternity leave 產假；paternity leave陪產假
(1) The manager is on maternity /
paternity / sick leave. (經理請產/陪產/病假)
(2) The manager is taking a leave
of absence. (經理今天請假→不表明理由)
(3) Since the office manager left on
maternity leave, her two assistants have
been handling most of her responsibilities. (由於行政主管請產假，她的兩位助理代為處理大部份的業務*語態)
6. be likely to V 有可能做…
7. locate設置；be
located in A 位於A
(1) Our head quarters is
located in Tokyo. (被動)我們的總部在東京
(2) Can you locate my bag? (主動)(機場等)找不到包包時
8. look forward to + V-ing 期待做…；
(1) look for A＝search for A＝seek (for) A＝尋找A
(2) look after A＝take care of A＝care for A＝照顧A
(3) look into A＝investigate A＝examine A＝調查A
be accustomed to＝used to
+
V-ing習慣做…
be dedicated to + V-ing＝be devoted to
+
V-ing＝be committed
to + V-ing 專心做…
be opposed to + V-ing＝object to
+
V-ing反對做…
with a view to + V-ing
為了做… ；
when
it comes to + V-ing每當提到…
be close to + V-ing
即將… ；
be
subject to + V-ing 取決於…、需要…、容易受到…
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(4) We look
forward to seeing you in Japan next week. (期待…)
(5) I am
accustomed to getting small amounts of sleep. (習慣…)
(6) ABC
Inc. is close to
merging
with EFG Inc. (即將…)
(7) The
committee has made a selection, but it is subject to approval (n) by management. (雖然委員會已經做出選擇，但還需要管理階層的批准)
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1. meet a deadline在期限內完成←→miss a deadline趕不上期限；meet requirements滿足資格；meet needs滿足需要；meet demands滿足需求
2. make a visit (make visits)拜訪
3. merchandise(不可數)＝goods＝articles＝commodities商品
4. merge (n)(vi)合併、融合 (+with)
(1) It was decided that the two
businesses should be merged. (人們決定這兩家店應該要合併)
(2) XYZ cooperation, a leading
manufacturer of mobile phones, plane to merge with Axxion
Communications. (行動電話龍頭製造商XYZ公司計畫與Axxion通訊合併)
(3) The two lanes merge going
into the tunnel. (兩條車道會合後引入隧道)
5. Municipal (a)市政的、市立的；municipal building市府大樓
(1) He is in charge of the municipal
housing project. 他主管該市公營社區住宅
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1. necessitate
create創造
renovate修繕
hesitate猶豫
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allocate分配
compensate賠償
appreciate感謝
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regulate規範
dominate支配
designate指定
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(1) A sudden drop in sales
would necessitate cuts in production and employment. (本題cut後有s表n，答案找原型v)(業績驟降的話，就有必要減產或裁員)
2. near接近；is near(prep) its goal＝is nearing(v)
its goal＝is close / next to
its goal
(1) The magazine is near its
goals of national wide distribution and one million subscribed readers. (那本雜誌即將達成全國發行與百萬訂戶的目標)
3. negotiate 協商、談判；negotiate A with B (和B進行A的協商)
(1) I negotiated a deal with Randy.
(我和Randy做了一筆交易)
4. nominate提名(人或作品)；nominate candidates提名面試者
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1. offer(v)提供、(n)提議/出價
offer AB (提供B給A)
tell AB (把B跟A說)
buy AB (買B給A)
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sell AB (賣B給A)
loan AB (借B給A)
make AB (做B給A)
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lend AB (借B給A)
find AB (找B給A)
give AB (拿B給A)
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(1) TXH Mart will offer
respondents to the questionnaire a special price on their next purchases. (問卷的回答者將可得到TXH商場提供的下次購物優惠)
2. once
I’ve been to Taiwan once.
/ I go to the gym once a week. (＝one
time)一次
The hotel was once
home to the king of Spain. (＝in
the past)曾經
You can’t change it once
you’ve signed up. (＝if＝when)一旦
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(1) Once the captain
has turned off the fasten seatbelts sign, passengers are free to move about the
cabin. (一旦機長熄滅安全帶指示燈，乘客就可以在艙內自由活動)
3. own
A started his own company.
＝A started a company on his own
＝A started a company by himself
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＝A started a company for himself
＝A started a company himself
＝A 開拓自己的事業
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(1) As he has saved a
substantial amount of money, Mr. Leon will be establishing his own company next
month. (Mr. Leon存了一大筆錢，下個月即將創業)
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1. plan to V＝plan on V-ing計畫做…
2. promise A to V答應A做…
3. provide A with B提供B給A
Mr. Han will provide
the board with
more detailed information.
＝Mr. Han will supply the board with more detailed
information.
＝Mr. Han will present the board with more detailed
information.
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4. prior to A＝before A在A之前；priority seat博愛座
5. pricy＝expensive高價的←→inexpensive＝reasonable＝cheap便宜的；priceless＝valuable＝precious貴重的
6. plus
(1) The total would be $25 plus(prep) tax. 共25含稅
(2) Veronica is smart, plus(Conj) she is hardworking. (Veronica聰明又努力)
7. please Sb＝make Sb happy使…高興；
We are pleased to announce that…＝We are happy to announce that…我們很高興宣布
It was a pleasant evening. 令人愉快的夜晚
The weather was pleasing
in April. 四月天氣宜人
It’s my pleasure. 我很樂意
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8. place放置
(1) A woman has placed her bag at her feet.
(一名女子將包包放在腳邊)
9. pay for +對象；pay with +工具；pay by +方法；pay A for B＝buy B for A (付A買B)
(1) pay for the lobby to be
renovated；pay with credit
card；pay by cash
(2) The amount paid for
new laptop computers was far beyond the original budget. (買新筆電的錢遠超出原本的預算)
10. present(n)禮物(v)表示、提出(adj)目前、出席；presenter贈送者、(新聞節目)主持人；presentation簡報；presentational表象的
(1) I was present at the conference.(我出席了會議)；in the present situation (在目前的情況下)
11. promote使…升遷；promote 人to
A 使某人晉升為A職位；promotion晉升、促銷←→demotion降級；promotion to A晉升為A
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1. receiver電話聽筒；recipient接受者；reception接待、歡迎會、接收(電波)；receptionist接待員
2. reception(n)接待/見、歡迎；(n[c])接待會、歡迎會；(n[u])接受、接納；(n[u])接待處
(1) Jim had an enthusiastic reception
when he returned. (Jim回家時受到熱烈歡迎)
(2) Is Ms. Romano coming to the reception
tonight? (Ms. Romano今晚會出席招待會嗎)
(3) Her calm reception
of the bad news surprised her friends. (她聽聞噩耗時鎮定自若，友驚矣)
3. recline (vt)躺、斜靠+against
/ on；(vi)斜椅、後仰
(1) People are reclining on
the grass. (人們躺在草地上)
(2) She reclined her head on my
shoulder. (她把頭靠在我的肩上)
4. remind提醒
remind 人that +S+V (提醒某人關於某事)
remind 人of +N (讓人想起N)
remind 人to V (提醒某人去做某事)
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5. report to A 向A報告/前往A / 隸屬於A
(1) Report to the head
quarters (前往總公司)
(2) Sherry reports directly to
Mr.Chen.
6. replace A with B＝exchange A for B 把A換成B
7. reduce＝lessen減少
8. require(vt) + N / V-ing需要；require +of / that要求、命令；requirement必要條件
(1) The roof requires
repairing.(屋頂需要修理了)
(2) This project will require
less money.(這項工程所需的投資較少)
(3) The director required that
we should work all night. (主任要我們通霄工作)
request＝require＝demand＝請求…≒ask(溫和)
≒solicit(強硬)
request S to V＝require
that S (should) V ＝要求S做…；make a request提出請求
required＝obligatory＝compulsory＝mandatory＝必須的
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suggest＝recommend＝propose＝advice＝ask＝require＝demand＝request＝prefer＝urge＝insist＝order＝command＝mandate
+ that S (should) V 建議、要求
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(4) We would prefer that
the new office equipment be installed outside of our usual business
hours. (我們希望新的辦公設備在正常上班時間外安裝)
(5) If you wish to order a
party platter for 100 or more guests, your request must be made at least 48 hours prior to
the catering
date. (如果要訂供應100名賓客使用的派對餐盤，至少要在外燴日48小時前下單)
(6) A new city regulation mandates that
all smoke detectors in the building be inspected at least once a year. (新的市政法規定大樓內所有的煙霧偵測器每年至少要檢查一次)
9. request (n)要求、請求[+for][+to V][+that]；要求的事；需求；request (vt)要求[+from/of][+to V][+that]
(1) A request to access classified data
files must be accompanied by a supervisor’s written authorization. (調閱機密資料的申請必須檢附上司簽核) (n)
(2) I requested him to
come before ten. Visitors are requested not to
touch the exhibits. (vt)
10. register＝sign
up登記；register for A＝sign
up for A註冊A
11. regard(n) (vt)
(vt)；regarding＝with
regard to＝in regard to＝concerning關於
(1) No one showed at least regard to/for his
feelings. (沒人關心他的感受) (n)注重、關心+to/for
(2) I have a very high regard for
your abilities. (我十分器重你的能力) (n)尊敬、器重+
for
(3) She was very lucky in that regard.
(她在那件事上很幸運) (n)事項
(4) Please give my best regard to
your parents. (請代我向您的雙親問好)(n) 問候、致意
(5) He is regarded as the best doctor
in town. (他被公認為城裡最好的醫師) (vt)看作、視為+
as
(6) You seldom regard my advice. (你很少考慮我的勸告) (vt)注重、考慮 (常用於否定)
(7) She regards her teacher highly. (她很尊敬她的老師)(vt)尊敬
(8) Denny regarded his uncle with
wide eyes. (Denny瞪大雙眼凝視他的伯伯) (vt)凝視+
with
(9) This does not regard
me at all. (這與我無關) (vt)關於
(10) The customer service
department has frequently received questions regarding pollution and environment.
(客服部常接到關於汙染及環境的詢問)
12. rely on A＝depend
on A＝rest on A＝count
on A依賴A；reliable＝dependable可靠的；reliant＝dependant依賴的；reliance＝trust＝dependence信賴
13. at random times不定時地；at random隨意地
14. reference參考文獻、推薦信
15. rather(adv)寧可
16. revenues(n[u])歲收、(n[u][c])收益
(1) Tax revenues
increased last year.去年稅收增加了
(2) Rent is one form of revenue.房租是種收入
(3) Despite optimistic
forecasts, J&T Institute’s revenues continued to decline for three
consecutive months.雖然前景看好，J&T Institute的收益仍連續三個月下滑
17. reserve預約
(1) It is advisable that you reserve
your seats well in advance. (建議您預先訂位)
18. human resource department人資部
19. reprimand(n) (vt)訓斥
(1) The manager reprimanded
Peter because he was consistently late for work. (經理訓斥了Peter因為他上班總是遲到)
20. respondents to questionnaire 問卷的回答者；respond to A (對A做出反應)
21. retreat撤退、隱居；company
retreat員工研習營
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1. staff (n[u])工作人員；staff member (n[c])工作人員；short-staffed(a)人手不足的
(1) “We need three new people.”
“Yes, we’re really short-staffed.” (我們真的很缺人)
2. several customers幾位客人；several of the customers客人當中的幾位
3. tight schedule行程緊湊
(1) although the schedule
is tight…
4. slump (vi)倒下、陷落、(物價)下跌、(經濟)衰落、(健康)下降；(vt)使倒下、使降低、使衰落；(n)暴跌、不景氣、消沉、萎靡、衰退
(1) The old man slumped down
in a chair. (老人猛然倒在椅子上)
(2) Sales have slumped
badly. (銷售銳減)
(3) This brought about a heavy slump
in prices. (這引起物價暴跌)
(4) There was a serious slump
in the 1930s. (20世紀30年代發生過嚴重的經濟衰退)
5. strive to V努力做
6. stay 維持… (敘述主詞狀態，換成be動詞解題→is
open, be
calm)
Eagle Mart, one of the
biggest shoe stores in town, stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
(身為鎮上最大鞋店之一的Eagle
Mart，每逢週五與週六營業到午夜12點)
Please remain calm.
(請保持冷靜)
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7. submit＝hand in提交
8. substantial (adj)真實的、堅固的、大量的、重要的、殷實的、基本上的
(1) People and things are substantial;
dreams and ghosts are not. (真實的)
(2) The house is substantial enough
to last a hundred years. (堅固的)
(3) I had a substantial
meal. (飽餐一頓)
(4) They made substantial
changes. (重大改變)
(5) He introduced us to a
number of substantial
farmers. (殷實的)
(6) The stories told by the two
boys are in substantial
agreement. (基本一致)
9. seek (vt) a job＝search for a job＝look for a job找工作；care about a job在乎工作
10. the rain was so heavy that＝such a heavy rain that
11. somewhat有點、稍微
12. so that S can V 以便 (長加表示可能性的動詞can / could / may)
We’ll go there earlier so that
th meeting can
start on time. →引導目的
The meeting started on time because
we went there earlier. →引導理由
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13. stuffed toys填充玩具
14. staircase樓梯、樓梯間
(1) People are descending the
staircase.
(人們在下樓梯)
15. suggestion＝proposal提議
(1) He suggested going there.他提議去那裡
(2) his suggestion to go there他提的去那裡的建議
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1. take care of＝deal with＝handle處理；take place＝be held舉辦；take time花時間；take
over a job接任(前人的)工作；take on a job承擔(辛苦的)工作；take up a job開始從事(新)
工作
(1) The manager was determined
to stay at the office until the problem had been taken
care of. (經理決定留守辦公室直到問題獲得處理)
(2) The event will take place
this summer.
(3) It will take a long time
to finish the project. The new assistant
will take
part in the project.
2. tenant房客、住戶、承租人
(1) Do you own the house or are
you a tenant?
(你是買的還租的)
(2) Birds are tenant of
the trees. (鳥棲於林)
3. throughout (看空後市選答案) 表示「期間」：
during(prep)
/ for(prep)
/ through(prep)
/ throughout(prep)
/ when(Conj)
/ while(Conj)
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(1) The newly opened restaurant
across the street is very busy throughout the late evening. (對街新開幕的餐廳直到深夜都非常忙碌)
4. those V-ing＝Those who V＝S+ who / that +V＝S+ who / that
+be V-ing 非特定多數
Those wishing to
be considered for the opening should submit an application to the personnel
department. (欲爭取職缺者，應向人事部提出申請)
＝Those
who wish to be considered
＝Employees
who / that wish to be considered
＝Employees
who / that are wishing to be considered
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5. in time及時；on
time準時；at times＝sometimes＝occasionally＝(every) now and
then＝(every) once in a while＝from time to
time有時候；by the time +S+V (在S+V之前)
6. A together with B＝A along with B 一起、連同、附上
(1) To apply for the position,
e-mail your resume together with a cover letter to
our personnel department at met@plasia.com. (應徵本職務者，請將個人履歷連同求職信以電子郵件寄到公司人資部信箱met@plasia.com
(2) I am enclosing my resume and a cover
letter.
(3) The attached resume contains my
email address.
(4) A cover letter is included
with my resume.
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1. Uncover＝reveal＝unveil揭露
2. urge A to V 催促A去做…
3. use(n)使用；used to V 以前習慣
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1. visit(n)拜訪；visit (vt) + N拜訪N
2. variety
a lot of variation in color色彩上的許多不同；a
large variety of colors 許多不同的顏色
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a large variety of fish
＝a large range of fish
＝a large selection of fish
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＝a wide variety of fish
＝a wide range of fish
＝a wide selection of fish＝很多種魚
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(1) A large variety of fish and sea mammals inhabit the coral reef off the western coast
of the island.
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1. warranty保證書
2. be willing to V願意做…
3. wholesale＝distributor批發商
4. work off 發洩
(1) He work off his anger. (他發洩怒氣)
(2) “Why aren’t you working on
your report?””It’s finished.” 「不用做報告喔？」「早就做完了」
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