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B2 · Everyday actions (1)

B2 · 日常動作 (1)

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    engage(verb)

    /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

    吸引, 使參與

    to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest

    He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law

    他吸引我們參與一場關於當前商業法的精彩討論。

    The engagement begins at 7:30

    同義詞involveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretain
    反義詞disengageignorerepeldismissrejectexclude
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    failure(noun)

    /ˈfeɪljər/

    失敗

    lack of success in doing or achieving something

    The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.

    火箭在發射後不久就爆炸了,任務以失敗告終。

    同義詞deficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacy
    反義詞successachievementtriumphaccomplishment
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    expose(verb)

    /ɪkˈspəʊz/

    暴露, 顯露, 揭露

    to show something that is usually hidden

    He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.

    他不想向任何人暴露自己的恐懼與不安。

    Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices

    同義詞revealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulge
    反義詞hideconcealcoverprotectshield
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    contribute(verb)

    /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

    貢獻, 付出

    to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something

    Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project

    務必讓你的上司知道你對這個專案所付出的心力。

    同義詞donategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch in
    反義詞detractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstruct
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    maintain(verb)

    /meɪnˈteɪn/

    維持, 保持

    to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

    I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand

    我一直在維護一份需求量最大的辦公用品清單。

    Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work

    同義詞preserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinue
    反義詞neglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignore
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    enhance(verb)

    /ɪnˈhæns/

    提升, 增進, 強化

    to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something

    Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.

    良好的照明可以大幅提升產品照片的品質。

    同義詞improveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgrade
    反義詞decreasediminishworsenreducedegrade
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    acquire(verb)

    /əˈkwaɪər/

    購得, 取得, 獲得

    to obtain something by buying it or being given it

    The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding

    博物館在激烈的競標中購得一幅梵谷的作品。

    The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice

    同義詞obtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceive
    反義詞loseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive up
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    ensure(verb)

    /ɪnˈʃʊr/

    確保, 保證

    to make sure that something happens or is definite

    Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.

    請確保所有的燈都已關閉。

    Victory ensured them a place in the final.

    同義詞guaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertify
    反義詞doubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertain
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    attempt(verb)

    /əˈtempt/

    嘗試, 試圖

    to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult

    I will attempt to answer all your questions.

    我會試著回答你所有的問題。

    The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.

    同義詞tryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffort
    反義詞abstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgo
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    alter(verb)

    /ˈɔːltər/

    改變, 更改, 變更

    to become different; to make somebody/something different

    This incident altered the whole course of events.

    這起事件改變了整個事態的發展。

    He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.

    同義詞changemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevary
    反義詞maintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefix
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    enable(verb)

    /ɪˈneɪbl/

    使能夠,使成為可能

    to make it possible for somebody/something to do something

    a new programme to enable older people to study at college

    一項讓年長者能夠上大學進修的新計畫

    The software enables you to create your own DVDs.

    同義詞authorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermit
    反義詞disablepreventhinderimpederestrict
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    arise(verb)

    /əˈraɪz/

    發生, 產生, 出現

    to happen; to start to exist

    A storm arose during the night.

    夜裡颳起了一場暴風雨。

    Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).

    同義詞emergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccur
    反義詞disappearendceasevanishdescendterminate
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    grab(verb)

    /ɡræb/

    抓住, 搶過

    to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly

    She grabbed the child's hand and ran.

    她一把抓住孩子的手就跑。

    Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone.

    同義詞seizesnatchclutchgrasppluckcapture
    反義詞releasedroplet gorelinquish
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    adapt(verb)

    /əˈdæpt/

    適應

    to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation

    It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.

    她花了幾個月才適應大城市的生活。

    同義詞adjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshape
    反義詞remainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovable
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    collapse(verb)

    /kəˈlæps/

    倒塌, 坍塌

    to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart

    Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.

    昨晚的地震中有幾棟老建築倒塌了。

    同義詞fall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave in
    反義詞thrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourish
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    launch(verb)

    /lɔːntʃ/

    發起, 推出, 展開

    to start an activity, especially an organized one

    The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.

    公司下個月將展開一項新的廣告宣傳活動。

    同義詞startinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeployment
    反義詞endfinishcompletionconclusionhalttermination
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    means(noun)

    /miːnz/

    方法, 手段, 工具

    an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something

    The telephone is a means of communication.

    電話是一種通訊的工具。

    We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.

    同義詞methodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmedium
    反義詞endresultoutcome
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    distribute(verb)

    /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/

    分發, 分配

    to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people

    The money was distributed among schools in the area.

    這筆錢分配給了該地區的各學校。

    The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.

    同義詞allocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculate
    反義詞collectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralize
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    modify(verb)

    /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

    修改, 調整

    to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose

    The software we use has been modified for us.

    我們使用的軟體已經為我們做過修改。

    同義詞alterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransform
    反義詞maintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleave
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    creation(noun)

    /kriˈeɪʃn/

    創造,創建

    the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before

    It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.

    正是農場的發展促成了世界上最早幾個偉大文明的誕生。

    同義詞genesisformationgenerationinventionorigination
    反義詞destructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
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    dig(verb)

    /dɪɡ/

    挖, 掘

    to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine

    The dog loves to dig in the garden.

    那隻狗很愛在花園裡挖土。

    同義詞excavateburrowtrench
    反義詞coverburyfill