1. extreme n. 極端 & a. 極端的;極度的 go to extremes 採極端的做法(恆用複數形) People shouldn't go to extremes to lose weight, as it can lead to other health problems. 人們不應該採取極端的方式減重,因為這樣可能會導致其他健康問題。 The hen watched over her chicks with extreme care. 那隻母雞極其小心地看護著牠的小雞。 2. survive vi. & vt.(從……之中)活下來,倖存 Jill was thankful that her son survived the accident. 吉兒很慶幸她兒子在事故中存活了下來。 3. harsh a. 嚴酷的,惡劣的 harshness n. 嚴酷,惡劣 The living conditions in this area are harsh. 這個地區的生活條件很惡劣。 Jason doesn't like the harshness of the Scottish climate. 傑森不喜歡蘇格蘭的惡劣氣候。 4. bubble vi. 冒泡;沸騰 After water started bubbling, Jennifer knew it was time to add the noodles. 水開始冒泡後,珍妮佛便知道是下麵條的時候了。 5. mineral n. 礦物質;礦物 Tuna is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. 鮪魚是維生素、礦物質和蛋白質的極佳來源。 * protein n. 蛋白質 6. content n. 含量(單數形);內容 Nuts used to be seen as unhealthy because of their fat content. 堅果曾因含有脂肪而被視為不健康。 7. in spite of N/V-ing 雖然/儘管…… In spite of her old-fashioned hairstyle, Amy still manages to look fashionable. 艾咪的髮型雖然很過時,但她還是努力打扮得很時髦。 * fashionable a. 時髦的,流行的 8. imaginable a. 可想像得到的(常與最高級並用) Kelly has done everything imaginable to lose weight, but nothing has worked. 凱莉已經試過所有想得到的減肥方法,但是都沒有成效。 |