1. territory n. 領土,屬地 Those warriors failed in their conquest of the new territory. 那些戰士沒能成功征服那塊新領土。 2. expansive a. 廣闊的 This expansive wetland is home to many rare animals. 這片廣闊的溼地是許多稀有動物的棲息地。 3. rugged a. 崎嶇不平的 The eastern part of the island is known for its rugged terrain. 這座島的東部以其崎嶇不平的地形著名。 4. diverse a. 多樣的;不同的 衍: diversity n. 多樣性 This city’s diverse population makes life more colorful and interesting. 這座城市的人口多樣性使得生活更加多彩多姿且有趣。 I like the diversity of flavors at this huge ice cream shop. 我喜歡這間大型冰淇淋店的多樣化口味。 5. habitat n.(動物)棲息地 We all must do our best to preserve the natural habitat of these butterflies. 我們都必須盡力保護這些蝴蝶的自然棲息地。 6. untouched a. 未經破壞的,保持原貌的 The building remained untouched, even after the massive earthquake. 即使在大規模的地震後,那棟建築物依舊完好如初。 7. flourish vi.(生長)茂盛;繁榮 Julie’s plants flourished in her backyard. 茱莉家後院的花草長得很茂盛。 8. withstand vt. 承受,抵擋(三態為:withstand, withstood, withstood。) 同: resist vt. Emma could not withstand the pain of losing her dog. 艾瑪無法承受失去愛犬的傷痛。 9. solid a. 固體的 & n. 固體 Iron and gold are forms of solid matter. 鐵和黃金是固態。 When water freezes, it becomes a solid. 水結凍時會變成固體。 10. insulate vt. 隔絕(電、熱、聲音等) Our recording studio is insulated against noise. 我們的錄音室隔絕了噪音。 11. cope vi. 應付,處理 衍: cope with... 應付/處理…… It is difficult for Sara to cope with all five of her children. 對莎拉而言,應付她的五個小孩很費力。 12. compound n. 化合物 Water is a compound containing one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms. 水是由一個氧原子和兩個氫原子組成的化合物。 *hydrogen n. 氫 |