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B2 · Describing things (3)

B2 · 描述事物 (3)

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significant(adjective)
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
顯著的, 重大的
large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
這兩組學生之間沒有顯著的差異。
The use of lambs to symbolize innocence is significant in Western art
同義詞importantnotableconsiderablesubstantialmeaningfulmomentous
反義詞insignificantminortrivialunimportantnegligible
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unknown(adjective)
/ˌʌnˈnəʊn/
未知的, 不明的
not known or identified
The man's identity remains unknown.
這名男子的身分仍然不明。
a species of insect previously unknown to science
同義詞unidentifiedunrecognizedobscuremysteriousunspecifiedundisclosed
反義詞knownidentifiedfamiliarrecognisableobviouscertain
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stable(adjective)
/ˈsteɪbl/
穩定的, 穩固的
fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail
The country has had a stable government and a growing economy for many years.
這個國家多年來政府穩定,經濟持續成長。
同義詞steadyfirmsecurefixedconstantreliabledependable
反義詞unstableshakyinsecureunreliablevolatileerratic
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significantly(adverb)
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
顯著地, 大幅地
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
Your decision will significantly affect your future.
你的決定將顯著地影響你的未來。
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
同義詞considerablysubstantiallymarkedlynotablygreatlyremarkablyimportantly
反義詞slightlyinsignificantlyminimallynegligiblytrivially
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tough(adjective)
/tʌf/
艱難的, 棘手的
having or causing problems or difficulties
It was a tough decision to make.
那是個艱難的決定。
He faces the toughest test of his leadership so far.
同義詞difficultchallengingharddemandingstrenuousrigorousstrongresilient
反義詞easysimplegentleweakdelicate
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widely(adverb)
/ˈwaɪdli/
廣泛地, 普遍地
by a lot of people; in or to many places
The idea is now widely accepted.
這個觀念現在已被廣泛接受。
The idea is now widely accepted.
同義詞generallycommonlyextensivelybroadlylargelyprevalentlyuniversally
反義詞narrowlylimitedlyrarelyuncommonlysparsely
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steady(adjective)
/ˈstedi/
穩定的, 持續的
developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way
a steady decline in numbers
數量持續穩定下降
We are making slow but steady progress.
同義詞stableconstantconsistentregularevenuniformfirmsolid
反義詞unsteadyerraticfluctuatingirregularvariableinconsistent
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stiff(adjective)
/stɪf/
僵硬的, 不易彎曲的, 卡住的
difficult to bend or move
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open.
窗戶很緊,她打不開。
a stiff brush
同義詞rigidinflexiblefirmhardtauttenseunyielding
反義詞flexiblelimbersuppleyieldingrelaxedloose
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unique(adjective)
/juˈniːk/
獨特的, 獨一無二的
being the only one of its kind
That duck is very unique.
那隻鴨子非常獨特。
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late.
同義詞distinctivespecialrareuncommonone-of-a-kindexceptionalsingularindividual
反義詞commonordinarytypicalusualgeneralstandard
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unexpected(adjective)
/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
意外的，出乎意料的
if something is unexpected , it surprises you because you were not expecting it
an unexpected visitor
一位不速之客
an unexpected result
同義詞surprisingunforeseenunanticipatedsuddenunpredicted
反義詞expectedpredictedforeseeableanticipatedusual
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relevant(adjective)
/ˈreləvənt/
相關的, 有關聯的
closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
Do you have the relevant experience?
你有相關的經驗嗎？
These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry.
同義詞applicablepertinentappropriategermanerelatedconnectedmaterial
反義詞irrelevantunrelatedinapplicableimmaterialinappropriate
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severe(adjective)
/sɪˈvɪr/
嚴重的, 重度的
extremely bad or serious
a severe handicap
嚴重的殘疾
severe learning difficulties
同義詞seriousacutecriticalharshstrictextremeintense
反義詞mildslightminorgentletrivial
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sticky(adjective)
/ˈstɪki/
黏的, 黏糊糊的
made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.
他用手指抓飯，所以現在手很黏。
sticky fingers covered in jam
同義詞adhesivegummytackyviscousgluey
反義詞slipperydrysmoothloose
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vital(adjective)
/ˈvaɪtl/
至關重要的，必不可少的
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
The presence of oceans is vital for optimal climate stability and habitability.
海洋的存在對於最佳的氣候穩定與宜居性至關重要。
同義詞essentialcrucialcriticalimportantnecessaryfundamentalindispensable
反義詞unnecessaryinsignificanttrivialunimportantnegligible
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secure(adjective)
/sɪˈkjʊr/
安全的, 穩妥的
protected against danger, harm or loss; safe
Keep your passport in a secure place when you travel abroad.
出國旅行時,請把護照放在安全的地方。
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representative(adjective)
/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
具代表性的, 典型的
typical of a particular group of people or things
The students we interviewed were a representative sample of the whole school.
我們訪問的學生是全校具代表性的樣本。