Unit
1 MP3 曲目 01
system [ `sIstFm ] n. 系統；制度 structure [ `strVktJQ ] n. 結構 process [ `prAsEs ] n. 過程
You'll have to learn the operating system before you can use this machine. （使用機器前，你要先學習它的操作系統。）
延伸
the operating system （機器）操作系統 the educational/education system 教育制度
systematic [ ,sIstF`mXtIk ] a. 有系統的 衍 systematically [ ,sIstF`mXtIkLI ] 似
Few parents are in favor of the recent changes to the education system. （贊成最近教育制度改革的家長寥寥可數。）
In an assembly line, everything must be done in a systematic way.
（在生產線上，一切都必須以有系統的方式作業。）
orderly [ `CrdQlI ] a. 有次序的
program [ `progrXm ] n. 節目；（電腦）程式 & vt. 為（電腦）設計程式 三
[4533]
Level 3
adv. 有系統地
program, programmed, programmed
用法
a. program 作名詞時，美語中 program 一字保持不變，在英式英語中本字則改 為 programme，發音與 program 完全 相同。
b. program 作動詞時，英式及美式寫法相
programmer [ `progrXmQ ] n. 程式設計師
[0223]
What kind of TV programs do you enjoy watching? （你喜歡看哪一種電視節目？）
The program wasn't working, so I had to restart the computer. （這個程式無效，因此我得將電腦重新開機。）
These computers have been programmed to run the tests once turned on. （這些電腦程式已經被設計成一開機就能跑這些測試。）
Level 4
同。
Job vacancies for programmers are currently not available. （我們目前不缺程式設計師。） ＊available [ F`velFbL ] a. 現有的
unite [ ju`naIt ] vt. 使聯合 & vi. 團結 衍
unit [ `junIt ] n. 單位 ① unify [ `junF,faI ] vt. 統整；統一 ⑥
[0240]
Our goal is to unite the labor unions to oppose the new policy. （我們的目標是聯合這些勞工團體反對這項新政策。）
用法
過去分詞可作形容詞，表『團結的』。
If we remain united, there will be nothing we can't achieve. （我們若團結，什麼事都做得了。）
Unit 1
似
[0195]
We should unite, or we'll be defeated by the enemy. （我們要團結，否則會被敵人擊潰。） ＊defeat [ dI`fit ] vt. 擊敗
unity [ `junFtI ] n. 一致；團結（不可數） 似 teamwork [ `tim,wRk ] n. 團隊合作 用法
unity 可與介詞 with 及 in 並用，形成下 列很好的句子：
The plot of the drama lacks unity.
[1789]
（這齣戲的劇情缺乏一致性。）
The political party lost the election due to lack of unity. （該政黨選舉失敗是因為不團結。）
Without unity, we'll face failure. （我們若不團結，就會面臨失敗。）
In unity there is strength. （團結就是力量。）
union [ `junjFn ] n. 工會；聯合 延伸
a labor union a trade union
工會，勞工聯盟
The union decided to go on strike due to the low wages.
[0530]
（由於薪資偏低，因此該工會決定罷工。）
This car is a perfect union of beauty and technology.
商會
（這輛車子是美與科技的完美結合。）
reunion [ ri`junjFn ] n. 重聚，團圓
Our high school reunion is next Tuesday.
[4822]
（我們高中同學會在下星期二。）
延伸
a family reunion 家庭團聚
remain [ rI`men ] vi. 繼續存在；仍保持是（之後接名詞或形容詞作補語） 衍 似
remaining [ rI`menIG ] a. 剩下的 stay [ ste ] vi. 仍保持是
[0283]
No one remained in the hall soon after the concert was over. （音樂會結束沒多久，大廳裡一個人影都不剩了。）
用法
a. remain 作『仍保持是』解時，之後須接 名詞或形容詞作主詞補語。
remain a puzzle
仍一直是個謎
＊puzzle [ `pVzL ] n. 不解的事物 保持健康 remain healthy b. It remains to be seen + 疑問詞
（when、what、how……）引導的名詞 子句
……有待觀察
It remains to be seen whether John can do it. （這件事約翰是否做得來仍有待觀察。）
It remains to be seen which team will win. （哪一隊會贏尚有待觀察。）
Though divorced, Anna and David still remain friends. （雖然離婚了，安娜和大衛仍是朋友。）
The problem still remains unsolved. （這個問題仍然一直沒被解決。）
Vocabulary: Levels 3 & 4
remains [ rI`menz ] n. 遺跡（恆用複數形） 延伸
remains 亦可作『遺體』解，是 body（屍
The remains are the most famous tourist attraction in the country.
[7259]
（這些遺跡是該國境內最有名的旅遊景點。）
體）的委婉語。
The writer's remains are buried in his hometown.
college [ `kAlIdK ] n. 大學；學院 片
go to college/university
唸大學
Peter started going to college at age 15. （彼得 15 歲就開始唸大學了。） 似 university [ ,junF`vRsFtI ] n. 大學
university [ ,junF`vRsFtI ] n. 大學 a university student 大學生 = a college student a university of one's choice
[0354]
Harry studies at an art college in Los Angeles. （哈利在洛杉磯的一家藝術學院就讀。）
He was admitted to the university of his choice.
[0449]
Level 3
延伸
Unit 1
（這位作家的遺體被埋在他的故鄉。）
（他獲准進入他理想中的大學。）
某人理想中的大學
probable [ `prAbFbL ] a. 很可能的 似
likely [ `laIklI ] a. 很可能的 ①
用法
It seems probable that this accident is the result of his carelessness. （看來意外很可能是因為他的粗心所致。）
很可能……
probably [ `prAbFbLI ] adv. 很可能 似 very likely 很可能 ＊likely 作副詞時之前應置 very 或 most，
Level 4
It is/seems probable that... = It is/seems likely that...
[3008]
We'll probably be there about 30 minutes late. （我們很可能會晚 30 分鐘到。）
[0344]
方等於 probably
probability [ ,prAbF`bIlFtI ] n. 可能性 似 likelihood [ `laIklI,hUd ] n. 可能性
The probability is that the match will be postponed.
[2466]
（這場比賽很可能會延期。）
situation [ ,sItJU`eJFn ] n. 處境，情勢
[0384]
This company's financial situation is getting more and more difficult.
用法
本字常與介詞 in 並用。
What would you do in such a situation?
（這家公司的財務狀況越來越吃緊。）
（在那種情況下你會怎麼做？）
determine [ dI`tRmIn ] vt. 決定；確定 似
resolve [ rI`zAlv ] vt. 決定
用法
下定決心要…… determine to V = resolve to V = make up one's mind to V
[0390]
Lilly determined to leave for the hospital at once. （莉莉決定馬上動身去醫院。）
The police were finally able to determine the cause of the accident. （警方終於能確定這起意外的肇因了。）
determined [ dI`tRmInd ] a. 有決心的 片 be determined to V 決心要……
I'm determined to quit gambling.
determination [ dI,tRmF`neJFn ] n. 決心 似 willpower [ `wIl,paUQ ] n. 意志力
His determination to quit smoking turned out to be in vain.
（我已下定決心要戒賭。）
（他戒菸的決心最後宣告失敗。）
condition [ kFn`dIJFn ] n. 狀況；條件 片
be in good/poor condition 情況不錯／不佳
on condition that... = if...
條件是／如果……
[2401]
[0391]
The second-hand car is still in excellent condition. （這輛二手車的車況仍相當不錯。）
I can lend you the money on condition that you pay it back on time. （你若準時還錢，我就借給你。）
air-conditioner [ `ErkFn,dIJFnQ ] n. 空氣調節機，冷氣機 衍
heater [ `hitQ ] n. 暖氣機 ②
Air-conditioners make hot weather bearable, but they also cause global warming. （冷氣機固然讓炎熱的天氣變得可以忍受，卻也造成全球升 溫。）
air-conditioning [ `ErkFn,dIJFnIG ] n. 空調，冷氣（不可數） 延伸
the central air-conditioning system 中央空調系統
The auditorium is well built, but it lacks air-conditioning. （大禮堂建得不錯，可是卻沒空調。）
Vocabulary: Levels 3 & 4
rate [ ret ] n. 比率 & vt. 評比為 at any rate rate sth as... At any rate,... = Anyway,... = Anyhow,... 片
無論如何 將某物評比為…… 無論如何，……
[0442]
The rate of unemployment has been rising in recent years. （近年來的失業率逐漸上升。）
This resort is rated as the most beautiful place in the country. At any rate, their performance did not live up to our expectations.
Unit 1
（這個觀光勝地被評為該國最美的地方。）
（無論如何，他們的表現並不如我們所預期。） ＊live up to sb's expectations 符合某人的期望
political [ pF`lItIkL ] a. 政治的 衍
politically [ pF`lItIkLI ] adv. 政治上地
[0450]
The writer fled abroad, seeking political asylum. （這位作家逃到國外尋求政治庇護。）
politics [ `pAlFtIks ] n. 政治
Most youngsters are not interested in politics.
Level 3
＊asylum [ F`saIlFm ] n. 庇護 [1508]
（多數的年輕人都不熱衷政治。 ）
politician [ ,pAlF`tIJFn ] n. 政客
I'd rather trust a hungry wolf than a politician.
[3058]
（我寧願相信一匹餓狼也不願意相信政客。）
process [ `prAsEs ] n. 過程 & vt. 處理 be in the process of + N/V-ing 正在進行……中
We're still in the process of conducting a market survey. （我們尚在做市場調查中。） 延伸
processed foods meat processing
The process of the contest is lengthy and tedious.
Level 4
片
[0452]
（這場競賽的過程冗長又無趣。） ＊tedious [ `tidIFs ] a. 冗長乏味的
It will take about 3 weeks to process your application. （處理您的申請約要 3 星期的時間。）
加工食品 肉類加工
processing [ `prAsEsIG ] n. 處理
We need more manpower to take care of data processing.
[4655]
（我們需要更多人力來負責資料處理。）
activity [ Xk`tIvFtI ] n. 活動 衍
[0457]
act [ Xkt ] n. 行為；舉動；法案 &
vi. 行為；表現 & vt. 扮演 ① ` action [ XkJFn ] n. 行動；動作 ① active [ `XktIv ] a. 精力充沛的；積極的 ②
Do you participate in extra-curricular activities at school? （你有沒有參加學校的課外活動？）
延伸
an extra-curricular activity
課外活動
pressure [ `prEJQ ] n. 壓力；壓迫 片 衍
under pressure 處於壓力之下 press [ prEs ] vt. 壓；燙平；勸說 &
vi. 擠；緊迫 & n. 新聞界（之前置定冠 詞 the）；燙平 ②
[0479]
Some people do very well under pressure. （有些人在壓力下會表現得非常好。）
Running puts pressure on your feet. （跑步會對腳造成壓迫。）
延伸
peer pressure blood pressure a pressure cooker
同儕壓力 血壓 壓力鍋
burden [ `bRdN ] n. 負擔 & vt. 使……負擔 片
shoulder/bear/carry the burden of... 負起……的重擔
burden sb with...
給予某人……的負擔
[1998]
Ever since his father passed away, John has shouldered the burden of raising his family. （約翰的父親過世後，他就負起養家的重擔。）
I don't want to burden you with these matters; I can take care of them myself. （我不想讓這些事造成你的負擔；我自己可以處理。）
major [ `medKQ ] a. 大部分的；主要的，重要的 & vi. 主修（與 in 並用）& n. 主修科目 major in... 主修…… = take...as one's major 片
[0486]
I have already seen the major part of the film. （這部電影的大部分我已經看過了。）
He played a major role in the play. （他在這齣戲中扮演一個重要的角色。）
I majored in accounting in college. = I took accounting as my major in college. （我大學主修會計。）
minor [ `maInQ ] a. 輕微的；不重要的 & vi. 輔修（與 in 並用）& n. 輔修科目 片 minor in... 輔修…… = take...as one's minor
Sue sustained only minor injuries in the fall. （阿秀跌倒時只受到輕傷。） ＊sustain [ sF`sten ] vt. 遭受（= suffer）
[1851]
Vocabulary: Levels 3 & 4
He got his start with a minor part in a TV series. （他先是在某電視連續劇裡飾演一個小角色這樣起家的。）
He minored in French. = He took French as his minor. （他輔修法文。）
The majority of residents on the island can only speak their own dialect.
Unit 1
majority [ mF`dKCrFtI ] n. 大部分 片 the/a majority of... 大部分的……
[1694]
（這島上大部分的居民只會說他們自己的方言。） ＊dialect [ `daIFlEkt ] n. 方言
minority [ mF`nCrFtI / maI`nCrFtI ] n. 少數；少數民族 片
the/a minority of... 少部分的……
[3528]
Only a minority of the voters approved the tax increase. （只有少數選民贊同這次的加稅。）
Level 3
The white minority once ruled over South Africa. （白人少數民族曾統治過南非。）
available [ F`velFbL ] a. 可利用的；可得到的；有空的（= free，以人作主詞） 衍
availability [ F,velF`bIlFtI ] n. 易得；可用 ⑤
用法
Are you available now? = Are you free now? = Do you have time now? （你現在有空嗎？） 比較
The church is available for weddings Monday through Saturday. （那間教堂星期一到星期六可用來舉行婚禮。）
Tickets are still available at the entrance. （入口處仍有售票。）
Will you be available this afternoon？ = Will you be free this afternoon? （你今天下午有空嗎？）
Level 4
Do you have the time now?
[0487]
（你是否帶了錶，知道現在是幾點了嗎？）
suggest [ sF(g)`dKEst ] vt. 建議；暗示 衍 似
suggestive [ sF(g)`dKEstIv ] a. 引起聯想的 advise [ Fd`vaIz ] vt. 建議；勸告 ③ recommend [ ,rEkF`mEnd ] vt. 建議 ⑤
用法
suggest 表『建議』時，屬意志動詞，
[0491]
Frank suggested that we (should) leave early. （法蘭克建議我們應該早點離開。）
Alice's expression suggests that she's getting impatient. （愛麗斯的表情暗示著她不耐煩了。）
之後 that 子句應使用助動詞 should，而
should 可予省略。
suggestion [ sF(g)`dKEstJFn ] n. 建議；提議 用法
本字常與動詞並用，形成下列固定用法：
make a suggestion 提出建議
[1643]
They accepted our suggestion and changed their plan. （他們接受我們的提議而改變計劃。）
instead [ In`stEd ] adv. 而不是；取代 片 instead of... 取代……；而非…… = rather than... 用法
instead 亦可單獨使用，作獨立副詞表 『相反地』，等於 on the contrary。
John isn't nice. Instead, he is bad. （約翰不是善類。相反地，他很壞。）
[0535]
Instead of chicken, I'd like to have fish for dinner. （我晚餐不想吃雞肉而想吃魚肉。）
Some say that happiness, instead of working hard, is the key to success. = Some say that happiness, rather than working hard, is the key to success. （有人說快樂，而非努力，才是成功的秘訣。）
seek [ sik ] vt. 尋找 三 片 似
seek, sought [ sCt ] , sought seek to V 設法要…… search [ sRtJ ] vt.& vi. 尋找 ②
[0537]
The government is seeking new ways to fight against crimes. = The government is looking for new ways to fight against crimes. （政府正在尋找新的方法來打擊犯罪。）
property [ `prApQtI ] n. 財產（不可數）；特性（可數） 似
possessions [ pF`zEJFnz ] n. 財產（恆用複數） assets [ `XsEts ] n. 資產（恆用複數） quality [ `kwAlFtI ] n. 特性（可數）
[0551]
They lost all their property in the fire. （他們在這場大火中失去了所有財產。）
One property of diamonds is hardness. （堅硬是鑽石的一項特性。）
opportunity [ ,ApQ`tjunFtI ] n. 機會，良機 似
chance [ tJXns ] n. 機會 ①
延伸
a golden opportunity 千載難逢的良機
[0563]
This trip is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and practice your English. （這趟旅行是個拓展視野以及練習英文的好機會。） ＊broaden one's horizons 增廣見識，拓展視野 horizon [ hF`raIzN ] n. 地平線（單）；範圍（複）
actually [ `XktJUFlI ] adv. 事實上，實際上（= in fact） 似
really [ `rIFlI ] adv. 事實上；實際上 ①
Nick likes to act like a teenager, but actually he's more than 30 years old. （尼克喜歡裝作青少年的樣子，但他事實上已經 30 多歲 了。）
[0565]
Vocabulary: Levels 3 & 4
actual [ `XktJUFl ] a. 真實的，確實的
Are you sure that this is the actual truth?
recognize [ `rEkFg,naIz ] vt. 認出；承認，認可 衍
recognizably [ `rEkFg,naIzFbLI ]
Professor Rollins is recognized as one of the best educators in the country.
adv. 可分辨地；顯著地
（羅林斯教授是全國公認為最優秀的教育家之一。）
recognition [ ,rEkFg`nIJFn ] n. 認出；承認，認可 win recognition 獲得認可 ` credit [ krEdIt ] n. 信譽 acknowledgement [ Fk`nAlIdKmFnt ]
n. 承認
Unit 1
unrecognizable [ Vn`rEkFg ,naIzFbL ] a. 認不出來的
似
[0568]
After being separated for twenty years, he cannot recognize his daughter. （失散 20 年後，他認不出他的女兒來了。）
recognizable [ `rEkFg,naIzFbL ]
a. 可分辨的，認得出的
片
[1293]
（你確定這真的是事實嗎？）
[2293]
There was no recognition in my old friend's eyes when he saw me. （我的老友見到我時沒有認出我來。）
（這位學者的重大發現獲得了國際認可。）
concern [ kFn`sRn ] vt. 使關心，使擔心；與……有關 & n. 關心，掛念 衍 似
concerned [ kFn`sRnd ] a. 有關的；擔心的 worry [ `wRI ] n. 擔心 & vt. 使擔心 ①
延伸
be concerned about... 擔心…… = be worried about...
（愈來愈多的家長擔心校園暴力的問題。）
[0600]
Public safety concerns all the people of this country. （公共安全引起全國人民的關切。）
A lot of evidence shows that Peter is concerned in the scandal. （種種證據顯示彼得涉及這件醜聞。） ＊be concerned in... 涉入……
= be involved in...
Level 4
More and more parents are concerned about school violence.
Your health is my concern, dad. （老爸，我很擔心你的健康。）
concerning [ kFn`sRnIG ] prep. 關於（= about） 似
regarding [ rI`gArdIG ] prep. 關於 ④
[1727]
Mr. Hu mentioned things concerning his boyhood. （胡先生提到有關他童年的往事。）
suppose [ sF`poz ] vt. 想，認為；假定 片
be supposed to V 理應……（語氣比 should 委婉）
Level 3
The scholar has won international recognition for his great findings.
[0604]
It's late, so I suppose you must go home. （時間很晚了，所以我想你必須回家。）
衍
supposed [ sF`pozd ] a. 假定的；被認為的 supposedly [ sF`pozIdlI ] adv. 一般認為上；推想上
Suppose you are walking on a hot and dusty road. （想像你正走在一條又熱、風沙又大的路上。）
You are not supposed to wear jeans at such a formal meeting. （在這麼正式的會議上你不應該穿牛仔褲的。）
enjoyable [ In`dKCIFbL ] a. 愉快的 衍
enjoy [ In`dKCI ] vt. 享受（之後接名詞 或動名詞作受詞）②
似 反
（我們上星期五晚上那場派對實在愉快極了。）
enjoyment [ In`dKCImFnt ] n. 享受 ② pleasant [ `plEzFnt ] a. 愉快的 ② boring [ `bCrIG ] a. 無聊的 ③
joyful [ `dKCIfFl ] a. 喜悅的 衍 joy [ dKCI ] n. 喜悅 ① joyfully [ `dKCIfFlI ] adv. 喜悅地
10
The party we had Friday night was really enjoyable.
We were excited and joyful, knowing that our team had won the game. （獲知我隊贏了比賽時，我們既興奮又高興。）