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B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B1 · 思考與觀點 (2)
風險, 危險
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
對大多數新創企業而言，主要的風險是資金不足。
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
同義詞hazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychance反義詞safetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassurance提醒
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
我提醒客戶我們明天要一起吃晚餐。
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
同義詞promptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotify反義詞forgetignoreoverlook打算, 意圖
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
您打算把車還到這個地點,還是其他地點?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
同義詞planmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplate反義詞doubthesitatewaverabandonunplanned影響, 影響力
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
電視對孩子的思考與行為方式有很大的影響。
同義詞affectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulate反義詞ignoreneglectresistdeterdissuade建議, 推薦
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
如果你想改善健康，遵照醫生的建議很重要。
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
同義詞suggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsement反義詞rejectionrefusaldisapprovalopposition當然, 肯定
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
我們當然應該為這件事做點什麼吧？
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
同義詞certainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubt反義詞uncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhaps就個人而言, 我個人認為
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
「這樣費力值得嗎?」「就我個人而言,值得。」
Personally, I prefer the second option.
同義詞individuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for me反義詞impersonallyobjectivelygenerallypublicly智力, 聰明才智
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
他甚至沒有頭腦去叫救護車。
a person of high/average/low intelligence
同義詞intellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewit反義詞stupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdenseness說服, 勸服
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
你應該跟老師談談，我想她能說服你的父母。
She's always easily persuaded.
同義詞convinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceentice反義詞dissuadediscouragedeterprevent不太可能的, 未必會發生的
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
這個計畫看來不太可能成功。
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
同義詞improbabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromising反義詞likelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsure印象
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
她給人一種非常忙碌的印象。
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
同義詞feelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotion反義詞realityfacttruthactuality可能, 或許
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
她覺得很難和她相處,可能是因為兩人年齡上的差距。
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
同義詞perhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikely反義詞certainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutely預測, 預言
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
有人預測經濟成長將會恢復。
同義詞forecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectation反義詞factcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsight
