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B2 · Communication & media (1)

B2 · 溝通與媒體 (1)

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appeal(noun)
/əˈpiːl/
呼籲, 懇求
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
該慈善機構緊急呼籲為難民提供食物和乾淨的水。
同義詞attractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascination
反義詞repulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnance
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demand(noun)
/dɪˈmænd/
需求, 要求
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
在炎熱的夏季,電力需求大幅上升。
同義詞requireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorder
反義詞offergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaive
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emphasize(verb)
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
強調, 著重
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
護理師強調均衡飲食的重要性。
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
同義詞stresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint out
反義詞downplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasize
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declare(verb)
/dɪˈkler/
宣布, 聲明
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
政府已宣布向文盲問題宣戰。
The area has been declared a national park.
同義詞announceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake known
反義詞concealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecant
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excuse(noun)
/ɪkˈskjuːs/
藉口, 理由
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
He always makes excuses for being late to class.
他總是找藉口說上課遲到。
同義詞forgivepardonabsolvejustifycondone
反義詞condemnaccuseblamepunish
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debate(noun)
/dɪˈbeɪt/
辯論, 討論
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
昨晚電視上有一場關於學校制服的熱烈辯論。
同義詞argumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemic
反義詞agreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlement
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emphasis(noun)
/ˈemfəsɪs/
強調, 重視
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
現在企業形象越來越受到重視。
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
同義詞stressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforce
反義詞unimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatement
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edition(noun)
/ɪˈdɪʃn/
版本, 版次
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
這本詞典的第七版行銷全世界。
a paperback/hardback edition
同義詞versionissueimpressionprintingrelease
反義詞originalprototypefirst edition
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draft(noun)
/dræft/
草稿，草案
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
我已經把這封信打了個草稿。
This is only the first draft of my speech.
同義詞outlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary version
反義詞final versionfinished productperfectioncertainty
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deny(verb)
/dɪˈnaɪ/
否認, 否定
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
他否認企圖謀殺妻子。
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
同義詞contradictdisputerejectrefutedisavow
反義詞admitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmaccept
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command(noun)
/kəˈmænd/
命令, 口令
an order given to a person or an animal
Begin when I give the command.
我下令時就開始。
You must obey the captain's commands.
同義詞orderinstructiondirectiveedictdecreeimperative
反義詞requestpleasuggestionentreaty
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broadcast(verb)
/ˈbrɔːdkæst/
廣播, 播送, 播出
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
這場音樂會將在全國電視台現場直播。
同義詞transmissionprogrammeshowtelecastair
反義詞privateconfidentialunpublicized
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enquiry(noun)
/ˈɪnkwəri/
詢問, 查詢, 諮詢
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
辦公室收到了數百件有關新英語課程的詢問。
同義詞investigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreview
反義詞answersolutionignoranceneglect
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inform(verb)
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/
通知, 告知
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
我們遺憾地通知您，您的帳戶已被停用。
同義詞notifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounce
反義詞concealhidewithholdsuppress
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edit(verb)
/ˈedɪt/
編輯, 修改, 校訂
to prepare a piece of writing, data, etc. by correcting mistakes and making changes
The script needs to be edited.
這份劇本需要編輯修改。
同義詞revisemodifycorrectamendrewritepolishadapt
反義詞preservemaintainkeepignoreneglect
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inquiry(noun)
/ˈɪnkwəri/
詢問, 查詢, 諮詢
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
秘書昨天寫了一封詢問函給ABC公司。
同義詞questionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutiny
反義詞answerresponsereplystatementdeclaration
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beg(verb)
/beɡ/
懇求, 請求
to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
I had to beg my boss for a raise.
我只好懇求老闆幫我加薪。
同義詞pleadimploreentreatbeseechsupplicate
反義詞demandcommandinsistofferrefuse
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cite(verb)
/saɪt/
引用, 引述, 舉例
to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying
The author had to cite his sources.
作者必須引用他的資料來源。
同義詞quotereferencementionrefer toname
反義詞ignoreomitplagiarizedisregard
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feedback(noun)
/ˈfiːdbæk/
回饋, 反饋意見
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
經理對這名員工的表現提供了回饋意見。
同義詞ResponseInputCommentReviewAssessment
反義詞SilenceCriticism