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B1 · Time & numbers

B1 · 時間與數字

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currently(adverb)
/ˈkɜːrəntli/
目前, 現在
at the present time
Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders
目前顧客要求大量訂購要有大幅折扣。
We are currently exploring plans to update the MX3 model.
同義詞nowat presentpresentlyat the momenttodayin these times
反義詞formerlypreviouslyin the pastearlier
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frequently(adverb)
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
經常, 頻繁地
often
Appliances frequently come with a one-year warranty
家電產品通常附有一年保固。
Warranties for this kind of appliance are frequently limited in their coverage
同義詞oftencommonlyregularlygenerallyusuallyoftentimes
反義詞rarelyinfrequentlyseldomoccasionallynever
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decade(noun)
/ˈdekeɪd/
十年, 年代
a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009
Each decade seems to have its own fad products
每個十年似乎都有屬於自己的流行商品。
After a decade of trying, the company finally developed a vastly superior product
同義詞ten yearsdecennium
反義詞yearcenturyera
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regularly(adverb)
/ˈreɡjələrli/
定期地, 規律地
at regular intervals or times
She brushes regularly after every meal
她每餐飯後都規律地刷牙。
I have to remind my son regularly to brush his teeth
同義詞frequentlyusuallyordinarilyroutinelysystematicallyconsistently
反義詞irregularlyinfrequentlyoccasionallyrarelysporadically
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rarely(adverb)
/ˈrerli/
很少, 難得
not very often
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention.
很少有一場辯論能吸引這麼多媒體的關注。
a rarely-performed play
同義詞seldominfrequentlyhardly everscarcelyuncommonly
反義詞oftenfrequentlycommonlyusuallyregularly
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previous(adjective)
/ˈpriːviəs/
先前的, 以前的
happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about
She is his daughter from a previous marriage.
她是他前一段婚姻所生的女兒。
The car has only had one previous owner.
同義詞priorformerearlierprecedingpast
反義詞latersubsequentfollowingcurrentpresent
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continuous(adjective)
/kənˈtɪnjuəs/
持續的, 不間斷的
happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted
The rain has been continuous since this morning.
從今天早上開始雨就一直下個不停。
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health.
同義詞uninterruptedceaselessunendingsustainedconstantperpetual
反義詞intermittentsporadicoccasionaldiscontinuousinfrequent
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forever(adverb)
/fərˈevər/
永遠, 永久地
used to say that a particular situation or state will always exist
After her death, their lives changed forever.
她去世後,他們的生活永遠改變了。
I'll love you forever!
同義詞eternallyalwaysperpetuallyevermoreendlesslyinfinitely
反義詞temporarilybrieflyfleetinglymomentarilytransientlynever
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eventually(adverb)
/ɪˈventʃuəli/
最後, 終究, 最終
at the end of a period of time or a series of events
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for ‘The Times’.
她希望先在地方報社找到工作，最後能為《泰晤士報》工作。
I'll get round to mending it eventually.
同義詞ultimatelyin the endfinallysooner or laterin due course
反義詞initiallyat firstimmediatelyinstantlyright away
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plus(preposition)
/plʌs/
加, 外加
used when the two numbers or amounts mentioned are being added together
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax.
會員費是每年三百五十美元外加稅金。
Two plus five is seven.
同義詞andalsoin additionmoreoveradded
反義詞minuslesswithoutexcluding
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current(adjective)
/ˈkɜːrənt/
目前的, 現行的
happening now; of the present time
current prices
目前的價格
a budget for the current year
同義詞presentexistingcontemporaryimmediateprevailing
反義詞pastformerfutureprevious
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repeated(adjective)
/rɪˈpiːtɪd/
反覆的, 一再的
happening, said or done many times
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it.
儘管一再努力挽救，這段婚姻還是失敗了。
repeated absences from work
同義詞frequentrecurrentiterativerecurringhabitual
反義詞singularuniqueisolatedonce
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within(preposition)
/wɪˈðɪn/
在⋯之內
before a particular period of time has passed; during a particular period of time
Two elections were held within the space of a year.
一年之內舉行了兩次選舉。
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made.
同義詞insideinduringthroughoutamongin the midst of
反義詞outsidewithoutbeyondafter
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immediate(adjective)
/ɪˈmiːdiət/
立即的, 即刻的
happening or done without delay
an immediate reaction/response
立即的反應／回應
RAM stores information for immediate access.
同義詞instantinstantaneouspromptrapidinstantwithout delay
反義詞delayedgraduallatereventualslowfuture
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originally(adverb)
/əˈrɪdʒənəli/
起初, 原本
used to describe the situation that existed at the beginning of a particular period or activity, especially before something was changed
The school was originally very small.
這所學校起初非常小。
She comes originally from York.
同義詞initiallyprimarilyat firstin the beginningto begin with
反義詞subsequentlylatereventuallyfinally
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occasion(noun)
/əˈkeɪʒn/
場合, 時刻
a particular time when something happens
That rich man often goes to that place on special occasions.
那位有錢人常在特殊場合去那個地方。
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.
同義詞eventtimeinstanceopportunitymoment
反義詞neverinfrequencynormalityregularity
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latest(adjective)
/ˈleɪtɪst/
最新的
the most recent or newest
Have you heard the latest news about the storm?
你聽說關於這場風暴的最新消息了嗎？
同義詞newestmost recentcurrentup-to-datepresent
反義詞oldestearliestpreviousformeroutdated
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previously(adverb)
/ˈpriːviəsli/
先前, 以前
at a time before the time that you are talking about
The building was previously a post office.
這棟建築以前是一間郵局。
同義詞formerlybeforeearlierheretofore
反義詞currentlypresentlynow
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meanwhile(adverb)
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
同時, 在此期間
while something else is happening
Meanwhile, let's discuss the next item on the agenda.
同時，我們來討論議程上的下一項。
同義詞in the interimin the meantimeduring
反義詞aftersubsequently