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16. disagreement [] n. [U]a situation in which people express different opinions about something 意見不一，分歧

There is great disagreement over the existence of aliens.

詞類變化

disagree [] adj. 相互的

We disagreed with each other over the solution to the problem.* 下列名詞後面用介係詞 to ;

the solution to the problem the answer to the question the way / road to the city the key to success


17. mutuality [] n. [U]feeling or action that is felt or done by both or all the people involved 相互關係

Their friendship is based on the mutuality of musical interests.

詞類變化* be based on 以…為基礎

mutual [] adj. 相互的

It’s plain that he loves his daughter, and the feeling is mutual.


18. tragedy [] n. [C]a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event 悲劇，慘事The 911 incident was one of the greatest tragedies in New York’s history.

詞類變化

* one of + 複數名詞

tragic [] adj. 悲劇的，不幸的

The plane crash resulted in a tragic loss of life.

* result in = bring about =lead to 導致


19. permanent [] adj.lasting for a long time or for ever 永久的

I’m really tired of moving from place to place. Can’t we just find a permanent place to live?

* be tired of 討厭 ; 厭倦


20. fade [] vi.; vt.to be less intense or strong; to lose color or strength 漸淡；褪色

After hearing her explanation, his anger gradually faded away.This shirt will fade if you wash it in hot water.

* fade away 凋謝 ; 消退


21. pattern [] n. [C]the way in which something is done or happens 模式，方式

The doctor found it difficult to cure the man because the illness was not following its usual pattern.


22. activity [] n. [U][C]situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done 活動

The activity of foreign trade in Taiwan is much more intense than usual.My leisure activities include swimming, hiking, and seeing movies.

*much 和 far 是形容詞和副詞的比較級前常用的加強用副詞 .


23. interval [] n. [C]a period of time between events 間隔時間

There was a long interval before he could answer my letter.

* answer the letter 回信


24. couple [] n. [C]a man and a woman together 一對男女We all agree that Cathy and Alex make a nice couple—they are meant for each other.

* They are meant for each other. 他們天生一對 .


25. pause [] n. [C]a short break in activity or speech 停頓，暫停

After a long pause, Vincent tried his best to ask the girl for a date.

詞類變化 * try one’s best 盡力

pause [] vi. 停頓，暫停

She paused to take a sip of coffee before continuing her explanation.

* take a sip of 啜一口


26. hobby [] n. [C]an activity which one enjoys doing in one’s free time 嗜好

George and his wife share a common hobby—they both enjoy mountain-climbing.


27. long-lasting [] adj.having existed for a long time 長久的

Susan and Jacky have a long-lasting friendship that dates back to when they were students.

* date back to = trace back to


28. nevertheless [] adv.also nonetheless, in spite of that 不過，儘管如此Almost all students hate taking exams. Nevertheless, they admit that it is a good way to check how much they have learned.

* nevertheless = nonetheless


29. survey [] n. [C]an examination of ideas made by asking people questions 調查

A recent survey found that most young people spent less than 30% of their leisure time with their parents.

詞類變化

survey [] vt. 調查

Sixty percent of those who were surveyed support the government.

* those who = people who 凡是…的人


30. distinguish [] vi.; vt.to tell or recognize the differences between two things 區分，辨識

The boy was born color-blind, so he has difficulty distinguishing between red and green.Many Westerners find it hard to distinguish the Japanese from the Chinese.

* tell / distinguish between A and B = tell / distinguish A from B 區別 A 與 B


31. casual [] adj.not serious; informal 普通的 ( 朋友) ；休閒的，非正式的Helen and I are not so close to each other—we are just casual friends.We are required not to wear casual clothes to the meeting.

* be required to +V 被要求…


32. emphasize [] vt.to focus on 強調

It should be emphasized that flying is a very safe way to travel.

詞類變化* emphasize = focus on

emphasis [] n. [C] 強調

The artist puts a special emphasis on weather in his paintings.

* put emphasis on = put stress on 強調


33. aspect [] n. [C]a particular side of a many-sided state of affairs, idea, plan, etc. 方面

You have only considered one aspect of the problem, but there are many.

* Adj-Ned 為併合形容詞


34. element [] n. [C]a part of a whole 要素

Honesty is an important element in anyone’s character.


35. select [] vt.to choose 選擇The beautiful girl was selected to take part in the national beauty contest.

詞類變化* select = choose* take part in = participate in* beauty contest 選美會

selection [] n. [C] 選擇

The new shopping center has a wider selection of goods.


36. freedom [] n. [U]the state of being free; not being under control 自由

In a modern society, people should have freedom from fear.

* under control 在控制之中

5. Psychology Today[] n. a magazine that focuses on human behavior and society and how the latest research in psychology can be applied to improve relationships or other aspects of lives 今日心理學 ( 心理學雜誌名 )

Words for Recognition

* apply to 應用於…

6. co-worker[] n. [C] a person, working with another worker, especially as a partner or helper 同事

Words for Recognition

* co-worker = colleague 同事

2. the breath of lifethe most important thing in one’s life 生命中最重要之物

Music is the breath of life to Martha; she couldn’t live a happy life without music.

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3. as a resultin consequence 結果

He kept on drinking against the doctor’s advice and as a result died of liver cancer.

Idioms and Phrases

* as a result = in consequence = consequently* die of 死於

4. be attached toto be fond of 喜愛

Nancy and Sue have been deeply attached to each other since they were little girls.

Idioms and Phrases

* be attached to = be fond of

5. take upto continue 繼續

I’ll take up the story where I finished yesterday.

Idioms and Phrases

* take up = continue

6. leave offto stop 停止

We hope that the rain will leave off soon, so we can go on a picnic.

Idioms and Phrases

* leave off = stop* go on a picnic 去野餐

7. strike upto begin playing (a piece of music) 開始演奏 ( 音樂 )

As the band struck up a popular song, everyone there started to sing along.

Idioms and Phrases

* strike up = begin 開始

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Words for Production 16. disagreement [ &dIs1`Grim1nt ] n. [U] a situation in which people express different opinions about something 意見不一，分歧 There is