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B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B2 · 思考與觀點 (1)
情況, 情勢
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
在目前的經濟情況下，他們將無法購買這處房產。
If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you
同義詞situationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrence反義詞causeoriginsource方法, 做法, 途徑
a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
We need a completely new approach to solving this problem.
我們需要一種全新的方法來解決這個問題。
同義詞nearadvancecome closeapproximateaccessmethodway反義詞retreatrecedeavoiddepartdistance批評, 指責, 評論
the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
The government has faced strong criticism for its decision to close the hospital.
政府因決定關閉該醫院而受到強烈批評。
同義詞critiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysis反義詞praiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsement概念, 觀念
an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
人人都應享有機會平等的概念
concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
同義詞ideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperception反義詞factrealityactualitytangibility批評，指責
to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
All you ever do is criticize!
你就只會批評！
The decision was criticized by environmental groups.
同義詞condemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensure反義詞praisecommendapprovecomplimentendorse聯想, 把……聯繫起來
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
一般人不會把這兩位作家聯想在一起——他們的風格完全不同。
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
同義詞connectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateally反義詞separatedisconnectdissociatedividedetach專注力, 專心
the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
This book requires a great deal of concentration.
這本書需要高度的專注力。
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.
同義詞focusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentness反義詞distractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligence承諾, 保證, 投入
a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
公司承諾以合理價格提供優良品質,這對它的成功至關重要。
She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
同義詞dedicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyalty反義詞indifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonment贊同, 認可, 批准
the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
She always worked hard to win her father's approval.
她一直努力工作，想贏得父親的認可。
同義詞endorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorization反義詞rejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusal愛批評的, 挑剔的
saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
The supervisor is always very critical.
那位主管總是非常愛挑剔。
a critical comment/report
同義詞fault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportant反義詞complimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificant標準, 準則
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
評估學生能力時使用哪些標準？
The main criterion is value for money.
同義詞standardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegauge反義詞guesschancerandomnesssubjectivity考慮, 斟酌
the act of thinking carefully about something
a consideration of the legal issues involved
對相關法律問題的考量
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).
同義詞deliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexamination反義詞disregardneglectignorancethoughtlessness
