1. combat vt. 對抗，抵抗
To combat the sun's harmful rays, Tim put on some sunscreen before he went out.
提姆為了抵擋陽光中的有害輻射，在出門前擦了些防曬乳液。
＊sunscreen n. 防曬乳 2. benefit vt. 有益於 & vi. 獲益 & n. 好處，利益
衍: benefit from... 從……獲益
for the benefit of... 為了……的利益
= for the good of...
The new shopping mall will benefit the community and its economy.
這間新的購物中心將有益於這個社區及其經濟。
Everyone benefits from a smoke-free environment.
每個人都從無菸害的環境中受惠。
The new policy is for the benefit of people who want to start their own businesses.
新政策對自己想創業的人很有利。 3. harass vt. 騷擾；使煩惱
衍: harassment n. 騷擾
I have warned Jason that if he doesn't stop harassing me, I'll call the police.
我已經警告傑森，如果他繼續騷擾我，我就會報警。
Albert was accused of sexual harassment by one of his subordinates.
艾伯特被他一名下屬指控性騷擾。
＊be accused of... 被指控??
subordinate n. 下屬 4. direct vt. 將……對準；指導 & a. 直接的
All students directed their attention to the speaker.
所有學生都把注意力集中在該演講者身上。
Mr. Johnson will be taking a direct flight to Hawaii for his daughter's wedding.
強森先生將搭乘直達航班到夏威夷參加女兒的婚禮。 5. profit n. 利潤
衍: make a profit 產生利潤，有盈餘
Helen made a big profit by selling her homemade cookies online.
海倫靠在網路上販賣手工餅乾而大賺一筆。 6. tackle vt. 處理，應付
It is not easy to tackle so many responsibilities at once.
要同時應付這麼多責任並不容易。 7. innovation n. 創新
衍: innovative a. 創新的
The program aims to help people develop creativity and innovation.
這套課程旨在幫助人們發展創意和創新。
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most innovative thinkers of his time.
李奧納多•達文西是他那個時代最有創意的思想家之一。 8. prestigious a. 有名聲的，有威望的
Harvard is regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大學被公認為世上最具威望的大學之一。
＊be regarded as... 被視為…… 9. overwhelming a. 壓倒性的
衍: overwhelm vt. 使招架不住，壓倒
An overwhelming majority of the staff members were opposed to the new regulation.
絕大多數的職員都反對這項新規定。
＊be opposed to N/V-ing 反對……
Many high school seniors are overwhelmed by pressure and high expectations from their parents.
許多高三學生被壓力和家長的高度期望壓得喘不過氣。 10. donation n. 捐款；捐贈物 11. engaging a. 迷人的；有魅力的
Gary is obsessed with Diane's engaging smile.
蓋瑞著迷於黛安迷人的笑容。
＊be / get obsessed with... 著迷於…… 12. dedicate vt. 奉獻，致力於
衍: be dedicated to N/V-ing 致力於……
= be devoted to N/V-ing
The photographer is very dedicated to her work as evidenced by her exhibit.
該攝影家十分致力於自己的工作，這從她展出的作品可見一斑。
＊as evidenced by... 由……可證明
evidence vt. 證明（常用被動） 13. awareness n. 意識；察覺
衍: raise awareness about / of... 喚起關於……的意識
The government is trying to raise public awareness about environmental protection.
政府正設法提高民眾的環保意識。
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