Unit
1 MP3 曲目 01
federal [ `fEdFrFl ] a. 聯邦的 federal funding 聯邦政府的支助
延伸
This publishing company relies mainly upon federal funding. （這家出版社主要是依賴聯邦政府的支助。）
the Federal Government of the United States （美國）聯邦政府（亦可寫成 the federal
government of the United States）
Unit 1
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[0557]
The federal government will donate $1 billion to those states that need money for their economic development. （聯邦政府將捐贈十億美元給有經援需求的幾個州以發展他 們的經濟。）
The football federation is planning to hold more friendly matches this year to promote football development in this country.
[5146]
（足球聯盟計劃在今年主辦更多場的友誼賽以促進該國的足 球發展。）
issue [ `IJu ] n. 重大議題；爭議；期刊 & vt. 發行 take issue with sb over sth = disagree with sb over sth 片
與某人爭論某事
[0562]
The issue of sexual discrimination in the office was widely discussed during the meeting. （會議中辦公室性別歧視的議題被廣泛討論。）
Susan took issue with Peter over who should be responsible for the mistake.
用法
What is at issue now is when is the time to deal with the problem.
problem。
（誰應對這個錯負責，針對此點蘇珊與彼得有所爭論。）
（現在受爭議的問題是，何時要處理這個問題。）
The latest issue of Vogue magazine featured an interview with Brad Pitt. （最新一期的《時尚》雜誌特別刊出布萊德•彼特的專 訪。） ＊feature [ `fitJQ ] vt. 以……為特色
The government has issued a large number of booklets to explain its new policies. （政府發行很多手冊來解釋它的新政策。）
Level 6
be at issue 在爭論中 = be in disagreement issue sth 發行某物 政治性問題用 issue，一般學科的問題用
Level 5
federation [ ,fEdF`reJFn ] n. 聯盟 似 league [ lig ] n. 聯盟
stock [ stAk ] n. 股票；存貨 & vt. 儲存 片
似
have...in stock 有……的存貨 the stock market 股市 share [ JEr ] n. 股份；股票 ②
[0625]
Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merge. （因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上，股市價格便下跌了。）
We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale. （我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來拍賣。） ＊此處 quality 為形容詞，表『有品質的』。
I'm sorry, but we no longer have that book in stock. （很抱歉，那本書我們現在沒有貨。）
This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment. （這家店備有多種的戶外用品。）
stockholder [ `stAk,holdQ ] n. 股東〔美〕 比 shareholder [ `JEr,holdQ ] n. 股東〔英〕
Stockholders will hold a meeting to vote on [3871] the proposed merger with KGM Co. （股東將召開會議投票表決與 KGM 公司的合併案。）
series [ `sIrIz ] n. 系列 複 片
衍
series 單複數同形 a series of + 複數名詞 一系列的…… TV series 電視影集 serial [ `sIrIFl ] n. 一集電視連續劇／影集 a TV serial 一集電視連續劇
[0860]
There have been a series of burglaries on the east side of the town. （城市的東區發生了一連串的竊盜案件。） ＊burglary [ `bRglFrI ] n. 竊盜
A new television series called "Charming Betty" will be starting next month. （新的電視連續劇《迷人的貝蒂》將於下個月開始播出。）
serial [ `sIrIFl ] a. 連續的 & n. 連續劇的一集，影集的一集 片
似
a serial number 序號 a serial killer 連續殺人犯 a TV serial 一集電視連續劇 episode [ `EpF,sod ] n. 連續劇中的一集
The serial killer will face trial this Thursday for the murder of 8 teenage girls. （這名連續殺人犯這個星期四將因為謀殺 8 名少女而接受 法庭審判。） ＊trial [ `traIFl ] n. 審判
The TV serial "Charming Betty" last night was boring in terms of plot. （就情節而言，昨晚播出的那一集《迷人的貝蒂》很無 聊。） ＊plot [ plAt ] n.（小說／電影的）佈局，情節
Vocabulary: Levels 5 & 6
saint [ sent ] n. 聖人
[1073]
No one is a saint. In other words, no one is perfect.
用法
（誰都不是聖人。換言之，誰都不是完美無缺的。）
若為大寫 Saint 則表某位聖徒，通常縮寫 為 St.。
The Irish people drink Irish beer and wear green clothes on March 17th in celebration of St. Patrick. （愛爾蘭人在 3 月 17 日會喝愛爾蘭啤酒，並穿著綠色服飾 以慶祝聖者派翠克。）
似 比
enterprise [ `EntQpraIz ] n. 企業 ⑤ cooperation [ ko,ApF`reJFn ] n. 合作 in cooperation with... 與……合作
Unit 1
corporation [ ,kCrpF`reJFn ] n. 企業（= company）
[1074]
Mr. Smith runs a major corporation. （史密斯先生經營一家大公司。）
We made a film in cooperation with that big company. （我們和那家大公司合作拍一部電影。）
We need some corporate sponsors for our event.
Level 5
corporate [ `kCrpFrIt ] a. 企業的
[3948]
（我們的活動需要一些企業的贊助。） ＊sponsor [ `spAnsQ ] n. 贊助者
commission [ kF`mIJFn ] n. 回扣 & vt. 委任 片
get a commission on sth 就某事物獲得回扣
用法
commission 作動詞，表『委任』時，與 assign [ F`saIn ] vt. 指派 authorize [ `CHF,raIz ] vt. 授權
You'll get a 15% commission on everything you sell. （你所賣出的東西都可以抽成 15%。） The museum commissioned the artist to make a sculpture in remembrance of the curator. （美術館委任這名藝術家製作一座雕像紀念該館長。）
Level 6
下列動詞同義：
[1170]
＊curator [ kjU`retQ ] n. 館長
in remembrance of... 以紀念…… = in memory of... = in commemoration of... ＊commemmoration [ kF,mEmF`reJFn ] n. 紀念
commissioner [ kF`mIJFnQ ] n. 委任者，長官
[3317]
Mike was appointed commissioner of the New York police department. （邁可被任命為紐約警局局長。）
conduct [ kFn`dVkt ] vt. 處理；指揮（樂團）& [ `kAndVkt ] n. 行為（不可數） 似
behavior [ bI`hevjQ ] n. 行為（不可數）
[1237]
Police have conducted an investigation into the case. （警方已就該案件進行調查。）
The local orchestra was conducted by my piano teacher, Mr. Evans. （本地的管絃樂團是由我的鋼琴老師艾文斯先生擔任指
揮。）
Brian was charged with disorderly conduct. （布萊恩因行為不檢的罪名而遭起訴。）
conductor [ kFn`dVktQ ] n. 指揮者；導體 延伸
a semi-conductor 半導體
The conductor raised her baton, indicating to the players to get ready. （指揮者將指揮棒提高，暗示表演者準備好。） ＊baton [ bX`tAn / `bXtN ] n. 指揮棒
Copper is a good conductor of heat and electricity. （紅銅是熱與電的良導體。）
misconduct [ mIs`kAndVkt ] n. 行為不良（不可數）
[7084]
The sales manager was fired because of his misconduct at work. （業務經理上班時行為不檢而遭開除。）
recommend [ ,rEkF`mEnd ] vt. 建議，推薦 片 似
recommend sb to V 建議某人做某事 suggest [ sF`dKEst ] vt. 建議 ③
用法
recommend 表『建議』時屬意志動詞， 其後 that 子句中要使用助動詞 should， 而 should 往往予以省略。意志動詞為表 示建議、要求、命令、規定等的動詞，例 如：recommend、advise、urge（呼籲）、
propose（提議）、move（提議）、ask、 desire、demand、require、request、 insist（堅持要求）、order、command （命令）、rule、regulate（規定）等。
recommend that + S + (should) + V 建議……
[1258]
The teacher recommends us to read the questions twice before answering them. （老師建議我們在回答問題前要把問題先看兩遍。）
The manager recommended that the meeting (should) be put off. （經理建議將會議時間延期。）
Vocabulary: Levels 5 & 6
recommendation [ ,rEkFmEn`deJFn ] n. 建議 衍
recommendable [ ,rEkF`mEndFbL ]
a. 可推薦的
recommendatory [ ,rEkF`mEndF,tCrI ]
[2352]
I'm not sure what to do. What's your recommendation? （我不知道該怎麼做，你有什麼建議嗎？）
a. 推薦的
似
suggestion [ sFg`dKEstJFn ] n. 建議
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grant sb sth 給予某人某物 be granted sth 被給予某物 take it for granted that... 認為……是理所當然的
Unit 1
grant [ grXnt ] vt. 授予，給予；准許
[1340]
My father was granted a pension after retirement. （我父親退休後領有退休俸。） ＊pension [ `pEnJFn ] n. 退休金
Larry thought he had been working hard all year round, so he took it for granted that he would get a year-end bonus at work. （賴瑞認為他一年到頭都很努力，因此他認為自己會拿到年 終獎金是理所當然的事。）
衍
interpret [ In`tRprIt ] vt. 詮釋，口譯 ④ interpret A as B 將 A 解釋為 B People often interpret a frown as a sign of disapproval. （大家常常將皺眉頭解讀為不同意的表
[1556]
Mary said this dance was an interpretation of a poem by Frost. （瑪麗說這支舞蹈是對佛洛斯特一首詩的詮釋。）
Simultaneous interpretation is an art that takes years of practice. （同步口譯是需要多年的練習才能成就的一門本領。）
徵。） 似
Level 5
interpretation [ In,tRprI`teJFn ] n. 詮釋；口譯
translation [ trXns`leJFn ]
＊simultaneous [ ,saImFl`tenIFs ] a. 同時發生的
n. 翻譯（尤指筆譯）④
n. 翻譯人員（尤指筆譯）④
Nicole acted as an interpreter at the international conference.
Level 6
interpreter [ In`tRprItQ ] n. 口譯人員 似 translator [ trXns`letQ ]
[5479]
（妮可在這次國際會議中擔任口譯。）
communist [ `kAmjUnIst ] n. 共產主義者 & a. 共產的
[1571]
Communists believe in a classless society and equal distribution of wealth. （共產主義者篤信無階級的社會以及財富的公平分配。）
There is a detailed description about how a communist society works in this book. （本書詳細說明共產主義的社會是如何運作的。）
communism [ `kAmjU,nIzM ] n. 共產主義 反 capitalism [ `kXpFtLIzM ] n. 資本主義
The main ideas of communism can be found in The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx.
[1731]
（共產主義的基本信念可以在卡爾•馬克思的著作《共產 主義宣言》裡找到。） ＊manifesto [ ,mXnF`fEsto ] n. 宣言
mount [ maUnt ] vt. 爬上 & n. 山 片 反
mount the horse 上馬 dismount [ dIs`maUnt ] vt. 下（馬） dismount the horse 下馬
[1585]
John mounted his horse and rode off. （約翰騎上馬便飛奔而去。）
George has finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of climbing Mount Everest. （喬治終於完成他這一生的心願，攀爬喜馬拉雅山。）
spur [ spR ] n. 馬刺 & vt. 鼓勵 片
似
on the spur of the moment 心血來潮 spur sb (on) to do sth 鼓勵某人…… encourage [ In`kRIdK ] vt. 鼓勵 ②
[4589]
After the cocktail party, we took a walk to the beach on the spur of the moment. （雞尾酒會後，我們一時興起散步到海濱。）
Kevin's comments spurred Rick to ask the beautiful girl out. （凱文的評語激勵了瑞克前去與那個漂亮的女孩外出約 會。）
saddle [ `sXdL ] n. 馬鞍 & vt. 裝上馬鞍 片 saddle up a horse 替馬裝上馬鞍
It's not easy to ride a horse without a saddle.
[4701]
（沒有馬鞍騎馬很困難。）
Peter was saddling up his horse in the stable. （彼得在馬廄裡替馬裝上馬鞍。）
rein [ ren ] n. 韁繩：權力（通常使用複數） & vt. 控制，駕馭 take over the reins 掌權 rein in sth 控制某事物 = control sth 衍 reign [ ren ] n. & vi. 統治（與 over 並用） reign over a country 統治某國 片
[5423]
Pull the reins if you want the horse to stop. （如果要馬停下來，就把韁繩拉緊。）
The prince succeeded his father as king and took over the reins for 30 years. （王子繼承父王當上了國王並掌權達 30 年之久。） You need to rein in your spending or you will go broke. （你必須控制自己的花費，不然你就會破產。）
Vocabulary: Levels 5 & 6
harness [ `hArnIs ] n. 馬具；登山安全帶（集合名詞，不可數）& vt. 利用 似 make use of... 利用…… = take advantage of...
[6916]
Jim fell off the mountain because his harness was broken. （吉姆的登山安全帶斷掉，因此他墜入山崖。）
This device can harness the power of the wind to generate electricity for this building. （這個裝置能利用風力為這棟建築物提供電力。）
be confronted with... 面對…… = be faced with... 片
Unit 1
confront [ kFn`frVnt ] vt.（使）面對
[1629]
What would you do if you were confronted with such a problem? （面對這樣一個難題，你將怎麼做？）
confrontation [ ,kAnfrFn`teJFn ] n. 爭論，對抗
[5073]
Level 5
Mike wanted to avoid confrontation with the bully at school. （邁可想要避免與這惡霸在學校對決。）
personnel [ ,pRsN`El ] n. 人員，員工（集合名詞）；人事處（= human resources） 用法
personnel 是集合名詞，表『人員』或
『員工』，指所有的 workers（員工）或
[1744]
All sales personnel are to be strictly trained to increase sales. （所有業務人員均應受到嚴格訓練以增加銷售業績。）
employees（受雇者），視為複數名詞。作 主詞時，動詞亦應為複數。personal [ `pRsNL ] 則為形容詞，表『個人的』或 『私人的』。 人事經理
Level 6
the personnel manager personal letters
私人信函
distinction [ dIs`tIGkJFn ] n. 卓越；差異 片 似
with distinction 以卓越的表現 ` excellence [ EksLFns ] n. 卓越 difference [ `dIfFrFns ] n. 差異
[1760]
John graduated from Harvard with distinction. （約翰以卓越的成績自哈佛畢業。）
There is a clear distinction between John and Peter. The former is outspoken, whereas the latter is tactful. （約翰與彼得兩人之間有很大的差異。前者直言不諱，後者 則很圓滑。） ＊outspoken [ aUt`spokFn ] a. 直言的 tactful [ `tXktfFl ] a. 圓滑的
distinctive [ dIs`tIGktIv ] a. 特殊的 比 distinct [ dIs`tIGkt ] a. 清晰的；不同的 ④ distinct pronunciation 清晰的發音 distinct groups 不同的團體
The policemen of this city wear a distinctive uniform, so they are easily recognized.
（該市的警察穿的制服很特別，因此很容易認出來。）
entitle [ In`taItL ] vt. 給予權利（資格） 片 衍
entitle sb to V 使某人有資格…… title [ `taItL ] n. 頭銜；標題 ②
用法
[1795]
His good academic performance in college entitled John to study at that famous graduate school. （大學時期優異的成績使約翰得以在那個知名的研究所深 造。）
entitle 以過去分詞出現時，可作形容詞 用，表『有資格的』。
be entitled to V be entitled to sth
[4199]
有資格從事…… 有資格獲得某物
（此處 to 為介詞）
You're not entitled to check out any books from the library unless you're a student of our school. （除非你是本校的學生，否則沒有資格從圖書館借書。）
Jack is entitled to a pension when he reaches sixtyfive. （傑克 65 歲時，便有資格支領退休俸。）
rifle [ `raIfL ] n. 來福槍，長槍
[1827]
Rifles are designed to shoot things at long distances. （來福槍被設計為長距離射殺用。）
pistol [ `pIstL ] n. 手槍 似 handgun [ `hXndgVn ] n. 手槍
Watch out! The criminal is holding a loaded pistol.
cannon [ `kXnFn ] n. 大砲
In the past, people used cannons as weapons to fight.
[3460]
（注意！這名罪犯拿的是上膛的手槍。）
[5843]
（過去，人們用大砲作為打仗時的武器。）
meantime [ `min,taIm ] n. & adv. 其間 in the meantime 同時 = meanwhile 片
用法
meantime 作名詞用時與 the 並用，置於
介詞 in 之後，以作其受詞；meantime 也 可作副詞，等於 meanwhile。
I'll do the cooking. In the meantime, you can help me do the laundry. （我來作飯。在此期間，你可以幫我洗衣服。） ＊laundry [ `lCndrI ] n. 送洗的衣服（集合名詞，不可數）
Vocabulary: Levels 5 & 6
wholesome [ `holsFm ] a. 健康的，有益健康的 似
healthy [ `hElHI ] a. 健康的 ② healthful [ `hElHfFl ] a. 有益健康的
A good vacation every now and then is important to a wholesome life. （偶而好好度個假對健康的生活很重要。）
ozone [ `ozon ] n. 臭氧 the ozone layer 臭氧層
The ozone layer blocks out most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. （臭氧層隔絕大部分太陽有害的紫外線。） ＊ultraviolet [ ,VltrF`vaIFlIt ] n. 紫外線 & a. 紫外線的
Unit 1
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adore [ F`dCr ] vt. 喜歡；崇拜 似
admire [ Fd`maIr ] vt. 欣賞 ③ worship [ `wRJIp ] vt. 崇拜
用法
adore 是及物動詞，可表『喜歡』，等於
adorable [ F`dCrFbL ] a. 可愛的 似 cute [ kjut ] a. 可愛的 lovable [ `lVvFbL ] a. 討人喜歡的
We adore John for his integrity and brilliant academic accomplishments.
Level 5
love；亦可表『崇拜』，等於 admire（崇 拜）或 think highly of（尊敬）之意。
Jane has 10 grandchildren and she adores all of them very much. （阿珍有 10 個孫子，每一個她都很疼愛。）
（我們敬重約翰的正直和輝煌的學術成就。） ＊integrity [ In`tEgrFtI ] n. 正直
Mary keeps an adorable little puppy as a pet. （瑪麗養了一隻可愛的小狗當寵物。）
glacier [ `gleJQ / `glXsIF ] n. 冰河 比
iceberg [ `aIs,bRg ] n. 冰山
The glacier is moving at a rate of 1 meter a year. （該冰河以每年 1 公尺的速度移動。）
Level 6
haunt [ hCnt ] vt.（鬼魂）常出沒於 片 衍
haunt sb 在某人的腦海中揮之不去 haunted [ `hCntId ] a. 鬧鬼的
延伸
a haunted house 鬼屋
It's said that two ghosts haunt the house. = It's said that the house is haunted by two ghosts. （據說這棟房子有兩隻鬼出沒。）
The residents are constantly haunted by the fear of an explosion of a nuclear power plant. （這些居民經常提心吊膽，深怕核能電廠爆炸。）
abortion [ F`bCrJFn ] n. 流產 The legislators are discussing whether they should make abortion legal. （立法委員正在討論是否應該將墮胎合法化。）
abort [ F`bCrt ] vt. 流產；（計畫）中止
Even today, the woman can't help crying thinking of the baby that was aborted two years ago. （這個婦女兩年前小寶寶流產了，即使在今天想到此事她還 是會忍不住哭泣。）
The rescue mission had to be aborted due to severe weather conditions. （因為惡劣氣候的原因，這項救援計劃必須被迫中止。）
barefoot [ `bEr,fUt ] a. 光腳的（= barefooted [ `bEr,fUtId ]） walk barefoot 光腳走路 = walk barefooted 似 bare [ bEr ] a. 裸露的
The barefooted boy fell into a pit accidentally.
barehanded [ `bEr,hXndId ] a. 徒手 比 empty-handed [ `EmptI,hXndId ] a. 空手的
The strong man said he was capable of killing a bear barehanded. = The strong man said he was capable of killing a bear with his bare hands.
片
Tom hoped he would win something in the game, but he came home empty-handed.
（這光腳的小男孩不小心掉到坑裡去了。）
（這名強壯的男子說他可以徒手殺死一隻熊。）
（湯姆希望他可以在遊戲上贏得一些東西， 卻空手而回。）
chant [ tJXnt ] vt. 吟詠 片
chant sutras 唸經，誦經 ＊sutra [ `sutrF ] n. 佛經
The monks chant sutras every morning. （這些和尚每天早上都會唸經。）
fluency [ `fluFnsI ] n. 流利，流利度 衍
fluent [ `fluFnt ] a. 流利的 ④ fluently [ `fluFntlI ] adv. 流利地
The fluency of Andrea's English surprised the visiting foreign guests. （安德雅流利的英文使那些來訪的外賓很驚訝。）
foul [ faUl ] a. 骯髒的；惡劣的 片
by fair means or foul 不擇手段 （foul 之後省略了 means）
= by hook or by crook 似 disgusting [ dIs`gVstIG ] a. 噁心的 ④ mean [ mIn ] a. 卑鄙的
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Garbage dumps emit a foul smell that is revolting. （垃圾堆散發出的臭味真令人噁心。）
Peter vowed to attain his goal by fair means or foul. （彼得誓言要不擇手段達到目的。）