1. restoration n. 恢復；修復
衍: restore vt. 復原
The historical museum is closed temporarily for restoration.
這間歷史博物館暫時關閉以進行整修。
The new government is trying hard to restore the country's economy to its full strength.
新政府正努力設法讓該國的經濟回復到全盛狀態。 2. abandoned a. 廢棄的；被遺棄的
衍: abandon vt. 丟棄；遺棄
The abandoned building is scheduled to be torn down this afternoon.
這棟廢棄大樓預計今天下午進行拆除。
If the river floods, we'll have to abandon our house.
如果河水氾濫，我們就得遺棄家園。 3. outdated a. 過時的
My grandfather's suit looked really outdated, so I bought him a new one.
我爺爺的西裝過時了，所以我買了一件新的給他。
＊suit n.（男性）西裝（上裝及褲子）；
（女性）套裝（上裝及裙子） 4. repurpose vt. 重新利用；改變……的用途
The company's role is to repurpose printed data for use on the web.
這間公司的職責是將印刷品資料轉成電子版以供網路使用。 5. architect n. 建築師
衍: architecture n. 建築（物）
architectural a. 建築的
Tom is the architect of this building.
湯姆是該棟大樓的建築師。
The stylish architecture took me back to the Renaissance in the 15th century.
那風格典雅的建築將我帶回到十五世紀文藝復興時期。
Ieoh Ming Pei received the Pritzker Prize, the world's highest architectural award.
貝聿銘獲頒全球建築界最高榮譽的普利茲克建築獎。 6. convert vt. 改裝；使轉變，使轉換
衍: convert A into B 將 A 轉變／轉換成 B
Scientists are now able to convert garbage into usable fuel.
科學家現在能將垃圾轉變成可用的燃料。 7. tackle vt. 應付，處理
Mark tackled the problem by getting his friends to help him.
馬克叫朋友來幫他解決這個問題。 8. overcome vt. 克服（困難等）
I'll try my best, no matter how many difficulties I have to overcome.
不論要克服多少困難我都會盡力而為。 9. obstacle n. 障礙（物）
This weather is certainly an obstacle to playing volleyball today.
今天的天氣一定會妨礙我們打排球。 10. inform vt. 影響；告知，通知
衍: inform sb about / of sth 告知／通知某人某事
Victor informed his coworker about the retirement party being thrown in his honor.
維克多通知他同事將為他舉辦退休派對，以表敬意。
＊in sb's honor 向某人致敬 11. innovative a. 創新的
The company's innovative training program is part of the reason for its success.
該公司創新的訓練課程是其成功的原因之一。 12. renovate vt. 更新，翻修
The gallery is being renovated and will be closed until the end of the year.
這間美術館目前正在整修，要到年底才會開放。 13. expertise n. 專業知識／技能
衍: expert a. 熟練的；專家的 & n. 專家
Your expertise in this area is greatly appreciated.
我們很欣賞你在這方面的專業知識。
You should talk to a consultant for expert advice on expanding your business.
針對擴張生意，你應該諮詢顧問的專業意見。
＊consultant n. 顧問
Jacob is a computer expert, so his friends always turn to him for help.
雅各是電腦專家，所以他的朋友總是尋求他的幫忙。
＊turn to sb 求助於某人
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