1. iconic a. 具代表性的,象徵性的 On April 8, 1983, iconic American magician David Copperfield unveiled a stunning piece of magic. 1983 年四月八日,著名美國魔術師大衛•考柏菲揭露了一個舉世震驚的魔術。 *unveil vt. 揭露,使公諸於世 2. legendary a. 傳奇的;著名的 衍: legend n. 傳說,傳奇 This film is about a legendary pianist who grew up on the ship. 這部電影是有關一個傳奇鋼琴師在船上長大的故事。 The legend came into existence shortly after the war. 這個傳說是在戰爭後不久傳出來的。 *come into existence 產生;開始存在 3. entitle vt. 給予名稱;使有資格 衍: be entitled to sth 有資格獲得某物 Everyone is entitled to certain rights regardless of how much money they have. 不管有多少錢,人人皆享有某些權利。 4. imitate vt. 模仿;仿效 According to the psychologist, children imitate their friends more often than their parents. 根據這位心理學家所言,小孩常會模仿的是朋友而不是父母。 5. recognizable a. 可辨認的,認得出的 衍: recognize vt. 認定;認出 Taipei 101 is an easily recognizable landmark in Taipei. 臺北 101 大樓是臺北市很容易辨認的地標。 *landmark n. 地標 The personalized license plate made it easy to recognize Mike's car. 麥克特製的車牌讓人很容易認出他的車。 *personalized a. 為個人特製的 6. capture vt. 捕捉(畫面等);捕獲 The police officer on duty last night captured the fugitive. 昨晚值班的警察捉到了那名逃犯。 *fugitive n. 逃犯,逃亡者 7. departure n. 離開;啟程 衍: depart vi. 出發,離開 depart for + 地方 前往某地 Her date's sudden departure left Monica at a loss. 莫妮卡的約會對象驟然離去,讓她不知所措。 David departed for New York to visit his uncle last Sunday. 大衛上週日前往紐約拜訪叔叔。 8. convinced a. 確信的 衍: be convinced + (that) 子句 確信…… I am convinced that Jim can finish the project on schedule. 我確信吉姆能如期完成這項專案。 9. reference n. 參考;提及 衍: with reference to... 關於…… With reference to Andy's attitude, there is a lot to be desired. 關於安迪的態度,的確還有很多改進的空間。 10. meaningless a. 無意義的 反: meaningful a. 有意義的 Jessica found this essay utterly meaningless. 潔西卡覺得這篇文章完全沒有意義。 *utterly adv. 完全地 We had a meaningful and constructive meeting this afternoon. 今天下午我們開了一場有意義且具建設性的會議。 *constructive a. 有建設性的 11. endure vi. 持久;保存 & vt. 忍耐 Somehow the language endures and continues to survive. 那種語言以某種方式保存下來並持續存在。 Nick's immune system has been weakened by the stress he endures at work. 尼克的免疫系統因他在工作所承受的壓力而變差。 |