1. perform vt. 執行;動(手術)& vi. 表演;表現 衍: perform surgery 動手術 The doctor performed surgery on the wounded soldier. 醫生為這名受傷的士兵動手術。 To the delight of her parents, Kathy usually performs well on tests. 令凱西父母高興的是,她常在考試中有好成績。 *to the delight of sb 令某人喜悅∕高興的是
2. attempt n. 企圖,試圖 衍: in an attempt to V 試圖要∕意欲…… = in an effort to V Vincent worked day and night in an attempt to finish the project on time. 文森為了要準時完成企劃案而日夜工作。
3. somewhat adv. 有點,稍微 Pierre’s café is very popular, even though it’s somewhat out of the way. 雖然皮耶的咖啡廳偏僻了些,但卻很受歡迎。 *be out of the way 不順路
4. unusual a. 不尋常的;奇特的 反: usual a. 平常的;慣例的 The young swimmer uses an unusual technique to increase her speed in the water. 這名年輕的泳者運用特殊技巧增加她在水中的速度。 *technique n. 技巧,技術 The new employee is so efficient that she finished the work in half the usual time. 這名新員工很有效率,僅花費平常一半的時間便完成了工作。
5. condition n. 病情;情況 Doctors refer to this condition as a temporary problem. 醫生說這種情形只是暫時的症狀。
6. attend vt. 上(學);參加,出席 衍: attendance n. 出席(率) Getting the scholarship enabled David to attend the college of his choice. 得到獎學金使大衛能夠進入自己理想的大學。 *scholarship n. 獎學金 The attendance of the outdoor concert was bigger than we had expected. 參加這場戶外演唱會的人數我們預期的還要多。
7. legendary a. 著名的;傳奇的 The legendary TV series Game of Thrones is back for a seventh season, and it’s better than ever. 《冰與火之歌:權力遊戲》這個著名影集將推出第七季,而且它比以往都還要精彩。
8. bravery n. 勇敢,英勇 衍: brave a. 勇敢的,英勇的 For generations to come, the nation will remember the bravery of its soldiers who died in battle. 在未來的世代中,全國人民都將記得那些士兵在戰場上為國捐軀的英勇表現。 Only one person was brave enough to take up my challenge. 只有一個人夠勇敢來接受我的挑戰。
9. guide vt. 指導,指引 & n. 導遊 We used a compass to guide us in the right direction. 我們用指南針引導自己找到正確的方向。 *compass n. 指南針;羅盤 The guide explained our trip schedule in great detail. 那名導遊非常詳細地解釋我們的旅遊行程。
10. favor n. 恩惠 & vt. 惠賜;偏愛 衍: do sb a favor 幫某人忙 Will you do me a favor and open the window? 幫個忙把窗戶打開好嗎? David’s mother favors him over all his siblings. 大衛的媽媽在所有的兄弟姊妹中最疼他。 *sibling n. 兄弟姊妹,手足
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