1. conservation n.(自然資源、動植物等的)保育 衍: conserve vt. 保育;節約 conservationist n. 保育人士 The conservation group condemned the fishermen for killing endangered animals. 該保育團體譴責漁民殺害瀕臨絕種的動物。 *condemn vt. 責難,譴責 Al conserves energy by turning off the lights whenever he leaves the room. 艾爾離開房間前必定隨手關燈以節約能源。 Nina was inspired to be a conservationist after she watched a documentary. 妮娜看完一部紀錄片後,受到啟發而想成為一位保育人士。 2. poaching n. 盜獵行為 衍: poach vt. 偷獵(動物),盜獵 poacher n. 盜獵者 Tragically, the rising price of rhino horns causes an increase in poaching of the protected animals. 不幸的是,犀牛角的價格飆漲使該保育動物的盜獵情況逐漸增加。 They can't poach salmon from our waters. 他們不能在我們的水域獵捕鮭魚。 3. destruction n. 破壞 The floods brought destruction to the area, leaving many people homeless. 這場水患摧毀了該地區,讓許多人無家可歸。 4. shrink vi. 縮小,縮水(三態為:shrink, shrank, shrunk。) Sandra's sweater shrank in the washer. 珊卓拉的毛衣放到洗衣機洗時縮水了。 5. highlight vt. 強調,使突出 The commercial highlights the smartphone's user-friendly functions. 這支廣告強調那款智慧型手機易於使用的功能。 6. preserve n. 保護區 & vt. 保存,維護 The Koli National Park is Finland's best-known natural preserve. 科里國家公園是芬蘭最為人所知的自然保護區。 Cutting down forests has harmful effects, so we should work hard to preserve them. 砍伐森林會造成有害影響,所以我們應該努力保護它們。 7. roam vi. 漫遊 Sarah roamed around in search of her lost puppy. 莎拉到處尋找她走失的小狗。 8. watchful a. 注意的;警惕的 Currently, scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the disease. 目前,科學家正密切注意該疾病。 *keep an eye on... 注意…… 9. track vt. 追蹤,跟蹤 The scientist is trying to track the evolutionary development of sharks. 這位科學家正試圖追蹤鯊魚演化的發展過程。 *evolutionary a. 演化的 10. majestic a. 雄偉的;壯麗的 The majestic scenery of the Grand Canyon will leave you breathless. 大峽谷的壯麗景色將讓你屏息凝神。 11. endangered a. 瀕臨絕種的 衍: endangered species 瀕臨絕種的物種 species n. 物種(單複數同形) Polar bears will soon become an endangered species due to global warming. 由於全球暖化,北極熊很快就會成為瀕臨絕種的生物。 12. maintain vt. 保持,維持 Alcohol affects a person's ability to maintain their balance. 酒會影響一個人保持平衡的能力。 13. expert a. 內行的;專家的 & n. 專家 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 Dr. Davis is an expert in child psychology. 戴維斯博士是一名兒童心理學專家。 *psychology n. 心理學 14. safeguard vt. 保護 This agreement will safeguard the consumers from being exploited. 這項協定將保障消費者免遭剝削。 *exploit vt. 剝削 |