--- # System prepended metadata title: 字詞量測試 - 單字 --- # 字詞量測試 - 單字 ### like /laɪk/ 動詞 喜歡；相似
I like to play soccer on weekends. 我喜歡在週末踢足球。
She likes reading novels in her free time. 她喜歡在空閒時間讀小說。
Do you like this color? 你喜歡這個顏色嗎？
### think /θɪŋk/ 動詞 思考；認為
I think we should leave early. 我覺得我們應該早點離開。
What do you think about the new movie? 你對這部新電影有什麼看法？
Think carefully before making a decision. 在做決定之前要仔細思考。
### go /ɡoʊ/ 動詞 去；離開
I will go to the store later. 我稍後會去商店。
They go for a walk every evening. 他們每晚都去散步。
Where do you want to go for vacation? 你想去哪裡度假？
### look /lʊk/ 動詞 看；瞧
Look at the stars in the sky! 看天上的星星！
She looks happy today. 她今天看起來很開心。
Can you look for my keys? 你能幫我找一下我的鑰匙嗎？
### him /hɪm/ 代名詞 他（受格）
I saw him at the park yesterday. 我昨天在公園看到他。
Did you talk to him about the project? 你有跟他談論這個項目嗎？
I will help him with his homework. 我會幫他做功課。
### here /hɪr/ 副詞 在這裡
Please sit here. 請坐在這裡。
I live here in the city. 我住在這個城市。
Can you come here for a moment? 你能來這裡一下嗎？
### after /ˈæf.tər/ 介詞 在…之後
We can meet after lunch. 我們可以在午餐後見面。
After the movie, we went for ice cream. 看完電影後，我們去吃冰淇淋。
He called me after the meeting. 會議後他打了電話給我。
### ask /æsk/ 動詞 詢問；請求
I will ask her for help. 我會請她幫忙。
Can I ask you a question? 我可以問你一個問題嗎？
Don’t forget to ask about the schedule. 別忘了詢問時間表。
### next /nɛkst/ 形容詞 下一個；接下來的
What is next on the agenda? 議程上的下一項是什麼？
I will see you next week. 我下週見你。
The next train arrives in ten minutes. 下一班火車十分鐘後到達。
### pay /peɪ/ 動詞 支付
I need to pay my bills today. 我今天需要支付我的帳單。
How do you want to pay for this? 你想怎麼付款？
He will pay for dinner. 他會支付晚餐費用。
### while /waɪl/ 連接詞 在…的時候；雖然
I listen to music while I work. 我在工作時聽音樂。
While it was raining, we stayed indoors. 雨下的時候，我們待在室內。
I enjoyed the movie while it lasted. 我享受了這部電影的每一刻。
### hope /hoʊp/ 動詞 希望
I hope to travel next year. 我希望明年可以旅行。
She hopes to pass the exam. 她希望能通過考試。
We hope for good weather tomorrow. 我們希望明天天氣好。
### close /kloʊs/ 動詞 關閉；接近
Please close the door when you leave. 當你離開時請關上門。
They are close friends. 他們是好朋友。
Can you close the window? 你能關閉窗戶嗎？
### tomorrow /təˈmɔːr.oʊ/ 副詞 明天
I have a meeting tomorrow. 我明天有一個會議。
Are you free tomorrow? 你明天有空嗎？
Let’s plan to meet tomorrow. 我們明天約好見面吧。
### box /bɑːks/ 名詞 盒子
I put the books in the box. 我把書放進盒子裡。
Can you help me carry this box? 你能幫我搬這個盒子嗎？
The gift is inside the box. 禮物在盒子裡。
### hair /hɛr/ 名詞 頭髮
She has long brown hair. 她有一頭長長的棕色頭髮。
I need to cut my hair soon. 我需要快點剪頭髮。
He styled his hair for the party. 他為派對整理了頭髮。
### fish /fɪʃ/ 名詞 魚
We caught a big fish yesterday. 我們昨天抓到一條大魚。
Do you like to eat fish? 你喜歡吃魚嗎？
The aquarium has many colorful fish. 水族館裡有許多色彩斑斕的魚。
### corner /ˈkɔːrnər/ 名詞 角落
I found my keys in the corner of the room. 我在房間的角落找到我的鑰匙。
There is a café on the corner of the street. 街角有一家咖啡館。
Don’t turn the corner too quickly. 別太快轉彎。
### rise /raɪz/ 動詞 上升；提高
The sun will rise at 6 AM tomorrow. 太陽明天早上六點會升起。
Prices tend to rise during the holiday season. 假日期間價格往往會上升。
She decided to rise early to exercise. 她決定早起運動。
### twice /twaɪs/ 副詞 兩次
I have been to Paris twice. 我去過巴黎兩次。
You should wash your hands twice. 你應該洗手兩次。
She called me twice yesterday. 她昨天打了兩次電話給我。
### bright /braɪt/ 形容詞 明亮的；聰明的
The sun is bright today. 今天的陽光很明亮。
She has a bright future ahead of her. 她的未來一片光明。
I need a bright light to read at night. 我需要一個明亮的燈來晚上閱讀。
### tool /tuːl/ 名詞 工具
I need a tool to fix the chair. 我需要一個工具來修理椅子。
This is the best tool for gardening. 這是最好的園藝工具。
He used the tool to build a shelf. 他使用工具建造了一個架子。
### moon /muːn/ 名詞 月亮
The moon looks beautiful tonight. 今晚的月亮看起來很美。
We will go camping under the full moon. 我們會在滿月下露營。
The moon orbits around the Earth. 月亮圍繞著地球運行。
### soul /soʊl/ 名詞 靈魂；精神
Music speaks to the soul. 音樂與靈魂對話。
She poured her soul into her art. 她將靈魂注入她的藝術中。
The story touched my soul deeply. 這個故事深深觸動了我的靈魂。
### hint /hɪnt/ 名詞 暗示；線索
He gave me a hint about the surprise. 他給了我一個關於驚喜的暗示。
Can you give me a hint for the answer? 你能給我一個答案的提示嗎？
She dropped a hint that she wanted a new phone. 她暗示她想要一部新手機。
### ferry /ˈfɛri/ 名詞 渡船
We took the ferry to the island. 我們搭渡船到島上。
The ferry operates every hour. 渡船每小時運行一次。
The ferry ride was very enjoyable. 渡船之旅非常愉快。
### stance /stæns/ 名詞 立場；姿態
His stance on climate change is very clear. 他對氣候變遷的立場非常明確。
She adopted a defensive stance during the debate. 她在辯論中採取了防守姿態。
I respect his stance on the issue. 我尊重他對這個問題的立場。
### dairy /ˈdɛri/ 名詞 乳製品
She avoids dairy products due to lactose intolerance. 她因為乳糖不耐症而避免乳製品。
Dairy is an important source of calcium. 乳製品是鈣的重要來源。
I love cheese, which is a dairy product. 我喜歡起司，這是一種乳製品。
### plank /plæŋk/ 名詞 木板
He walked on the plank over the water. 他走過水面上的木板。
We need a plank to build the deck. 我們需要一塊木板來搭建露台。
The carpenter cut the plank to the right size. 木匠把木板裁剪到合適的大小。
### ledge /lɛdʒ/ 名詞 突出的邊緣；窗台
The cat sat on the ledge of the window. 貓坐在窗戶的窗台上。
Be careful not to fall off the ledge! 小心不要從邊緣掉下來！
There was a small ledge on the cliff. 懸崖上有一個小的突起。
### throttle /ˈθrɑːtəl/ 動詞 使…加速；壓制
He throttled the engine to gain speed. 他加速引擎以增速。
Don’t throttle your creativity; let it flow. 別壓制你的創造力；讓它自由發揮。
The driver had to throttle back to avoid an accident. 駕駛必須減速以避免事故。
### reproach /rɪˈproʊtʃ/ 動詞 指責；責備
She reproached him for being late to the meeting. 她責備他開會遲到。
He felt a sense of reproach from his friends. 他感受到朋友對他的指責。
The teacher reproached the students for not studying. 老師責備學生們不讀書。
### pittance /ˈpɪt.əns/ 名詞 微薄的薪水；少量的金錢
She was paid a pittance for her hard work. 她的辛苦工作只得到微薄的報酬。
Many workers struggle to survive on a pittance. 許多工人只能靠微薄的收入勉強生活。
He couldn't afford to live on such a pittance. 他無法靠這樣的微薄收入生活。
### ajar /əˈdʒɑːr/ 形容詞 微開的；半開的
The door was left ajar all night. 門整晚微開著。
She peeked through the ajar window. 她從半開的窗戶裡偷看。
Please keep the window ajar for some fresh air. 請把窗戶微開，以便通風。
### botch /bɑːtʃ/ 動詞 搞砸；拙劣地修補
He botched the job and had to redo it. 他搞砸了工作，只好重做。
Don’t botch the presentation, or we will lose the client. 不要搞砸簡報，否則我們會失去客戶。
The repair was botched, leaving a mess behind. 修理搞砸了，留下了一團亂。
### prig /prɪɡ/ 名詞 自命清高的人；過分講究的人
He was such a prig about manners at the dinner table. 他對餐桌禮儀過於自命清高。
No one likes a prig who thinks he is better than everyone else. 沒人喜歡那種自以為比別人優越的人。
She often acts like a prig when discussing fashion. 她在討論時尚時經常表現得過於講究。
### mawkish /ˈmɔː.kɪʃ/ 形容詞 過於感傷的；無病呻吟的
The movie was so mawkish that I couldn't take it seriously. 這部電影過於感傷，以至於我無法認真對待。
His mawkish poetry was criticized for lacking depth. 他的感傷詩被批評缺乏深度。
I prefer stories that are subtle, not mawkish. 我喜歡微妙的故事，而不是感傷的。
### raiment /ˈreɪ.mənt/ 名詞 衣服；服裝
The royal raiment was adorned with jewels. 皇家服裝上裝飾著珠寶。
She wore elegant raiment to the gala. 她在晚會上穿著優雅的服裝。
The store sells vintage raiment from the 1920s. 這家商店販賣1920年代的復古衣服。
### legerdemain /ˌlɛdʒ.ər.dəˈmeɪn/ 名詞 巧妙的手法；戲法
The magician's legerdemain amazed the audience. 魔術師的巧妙手法令觀眾驚嘆。
He was skilled in the legerdemain of card tricks. 他擅長於紙牌戲法的巧妙手法。
Legerdemain is essential for a successful magician. 巧妙的手法對於一位成功的魔術師至關重要。
### uxoricide /ˈʌk.sə.rɪˌsaɪd/ 名詞 弒妻罪
The case involved an accusation of uxoricide. 這個案件涉及弒妻罪的指控。
Uxoricide is a serious crime in many cultures. 在許多文化中，弒妻罪是一種嚴重罪行。
The documentary explored the psychology behind uxoricide. 這部紀錄片探討了弒妻罪背後的心理。
### witness /ˈwɪt.nəs/ 名詞 證人；目擊者
The witness provided crucial evidence in the trial. 證人提供了審判中至關重要的證據。
She was a witness to the accident. 她是事故的目擊者。
The witness testified under oath. 證人在宣誓下作證。
### mirror /ˈmɪr.ər/ 名詞 鏡子
She looked at herself in the mirror. 她在鏡子裡看著自己。
The mirror reflected the beautiful scenery. 鏡子映出了美麗的風景。
He polished the mirror until it shone. 他把鏡子擦亮到閃閃發光。
### bell /bɛl/ 名詞 鐘；鈴
The church bell rang at noon. 教堂的鐘中午響了。
She heard the bell ring and rushed to class. 她聽到鈴聲，急忙趕去上課。
The bell on the door jingled as he entered. 他進門時，門上的鈴響了。
### hurry /ˈhɜːr.i/ 動詞 匆忙；急促
We need to hurry or we will be late. 我們需要快點，否則會遲到。
She hurried to finish her homework before dinner. 她急忙在晚餐前完成作業。
Don’t hurry; take your time. 別急，慢慢來。
### gift /ɡɪft/ 名詞 禮物；贈品
I received a wonderful gift for my birthday. 我收到了生日的美好禮物。
She has a gift for music. 她有音樂天賦。
He wrapped the gift beautifully. 他把禮物包得很漂亮。
### dish /dɪʃ/ 名詞 菜餚；盤子
This dish is my favorite! 這道菜是我最喜歡的！
She served the food on a large dish. 她把食物放在一個大盤子上。
We ordered a special dish from the menu. 我們從菜單上點了一道特別的菜。
### prize /praɪz/ 名詞 獎品；獎勵
She won a prize for her painting. 她因畫作獲得了獎品。
The prize for the competition is a trophy. 比賽的獎品是一座獎杯。
He considered friendship the greatest prize of all. 他認為友誼是最大的獎賞。
### loose /luːs/ 形容詞 鬆的；不緊的
The lid on the jar was loose. 瓶子的蓋子是鬆的。
He wore loose clothing for comfort. 他穿著鬆身的衣服以求舒適。
There was a loose thread on her sweater. 她的毛衣上有一根鬆線。
### gather /ˈɡæð.ər/ 動詞 收集；聚集
We will gather at the park for a picnic. 我們將在公園聚集野餐。
She tried to gather her thoughts before speaking. 她試圖在發言前整理思緒。
He gathered flowers from the garden. 他從花園裡摘了花。
### moon /muːn/ 名詞 月亮
The moon was bright last night. 昨晚的月亮很亮。
They went out to watch the moon rise. 他們出去看月亮升起。
The moon reflects sunlight during the night. 月亮在夜間反射陽光。
### shake /ʃeɪk/ 動詞 搖動；顫抖
He gave her a friendly shake of the hand. 他友好地握了她的手。
The earthquake caused the ground to shake. 地震使地面顫抖。
She had to shake the bottle before using the paint. 她在使用油漆前必須搖晃瓶子。
### nod /nɒd/ 動詞 點頭
He gave a nod to show he understood. 他點頭表示他明白。
She nodded in agreement with the proposal. 她點頭同意這個提議。
A quick nod can convey a lot of meaning. 一個簡單的點頭可以傳達很多意義。
### slide /slaɪd/ 動詞 滑動；滑行
The kids love to slide down the playground slide. 孩子們喜歡在遊樂場的滑梯上滑下來。
He tried to slide the book back onto the shelf. 他試圖把書滑回書架上。
She watched the leaves slide down the hill. 她看著樹葉滑下山丘。
### brush /brʌʃ/ 名詞 / 動詞 刷子 / 刷；輕拂
She used a brush to paint the picture. 她用刷子畫了這幅畫。
Don’t forget to brush your teeth before bed. 別忘了在睡覺前刷牙。
A gentle brush of the hand can be comforting. 輕輕的手撫摸能讓人感到安慰。
### string /strɪŋ/ 名詞 繩子；線
I need a string to tie up the package. 我需要一根繩子來綁包裹。
She played a song on her guitar's strings. 她在吉他的弦上彈了一首歌。
The kite flew high on a long string. 風箏在長繩上高高飛起。
### fence /fɛns/ 名詞 圍欄；柵欄
They built a fence around the garden. 他們在花園周圍建了一個圍欄。
The fence keeps the dog from running away. 這個圍欄防止狗跑掉。
She painted the wooden fence a bright color. 她把木製圍欄漆成鮮豔的顏色。
### lend /lɛnd/ 動詞 借出；貸款
Can you lend me your book for a week? 你能把你的書借給我一個星期嗎？
I will lend you some money until payday. 我會在發薪日之前借給你一些錢。
She is always willing to lend a helping hand. 她總是願意伸出援手。
### smooth /smuːð/ 形容詞 平滑的；光滑的
The surface of the table is very smooth. 桌子的表面非常光滑。
He has a smooth voice that is pleasant to listen to. 他有一個悅耳的平滑聲音，聽起來很舒服。
She applied lotion to keep her skin smooth. 她塗了乳液以保持皮膚光滑。
### dig /dɪɡ/ 動詞 挖掘；翻找
The children love to dig in the sand at the beach. 孩子們喜歡在沙灘上挖沙。
He had to dig deep to find the lost treasure. 他必須挖得很深才能找到失落的寶藏。
I need to dig out my old photos from the attic. 我需要從閣樓裡翻找出我的舊照片。
### seed /siːd/ 名詞 種子
She planted a seed in the garden. 她在花園裡種下了一顆種子。
The apple contains several seeds inside. 蘋果裡面有幾顆種子。
Watering the seed is essential for it to grow. 給種子澆水對它的生長至關重要。
### tidy /ˈtaɪ.di/ 形容詞 整潔的；有條理的
Please keep your room tidy. 請保持你的房間整潔。
She has a tidy handwriting that is easy to read. 她的字跡整潔，容易閱讀。
A tidy workspace can boost productivity. 整潔的工作空間可以提高生產力。
### rescue /ˈrɛs.kjuː/ 動詞 救援；拯救
The firefighters worked to rescue the trapped animals. 消防員努力救援被困的動物。
He risked his life to rescue the child from the river. 他冒著生命危險將孩子從河裡救出。
The coast guard was called to rescue the stranded boat. 海岸警衛隊被召來救援擱淺的船。
### soul /soʊl/ 名詞 靈魂；心靈
Music is the soul of the world. 音樂是世界的靈魂。
He poured his heart and soul into the project. 他全心全意投入這個項目。
She felt a deep connection to her soul. 她感受到與自己靈魂的深刻聯繫。
### bury /ˈbɛr.i/ 動詞 埋藏；隱藏
They decided to bury the time capsule in the park. 他們決定在公園裡埋下時光膠囊。
He wanted to bury his past and start anew. 他想埋葬過去，重新開始。
The dog loves to bury its toys in the backyard. 這隻狗喜歡在後院埋它的玩具。
### flood /flʌd/ 名詞 / 動詞 洪水 / 氾濫
The flood caused significant damage to the town. 洪水對小鎮造成了重大損害。
Heavy rain can flood the streets quickly. 大雨可以迅速淹沒街道。
They built a dam to prevent future floods. 他們建造了水壩以防止未來的洪水。
### ceiling /ˈsiː.lɪŋ/ 名詞 天花板
The ceiling was decorated with beautiful paintings. 天花板上裝飾著美麗的畫作。
She looked up at the high ceiling in the cathedral. 她仰望著大教堂的高天花板。
The ceiling fan helped keep the room cool. 吊扇幫助保持房間的涼爽。
### pencil /ˈpɛn.səl/ 名詞 鉛筆
I always carry a pencil with me to take notes. 我總是帶著鉛筆以便做筆記。
She used a pencil to sketch her ideas. 她用鉛筆素描她的想法。
The pencil broke while I was writing. 我在寫字時鉛筆折了。
### skirt /skɜːrt/ 名詞 裙子
She wore a beautiful skirt to the party. 她穿著一條漂亮的裙子參加派對。
The skirt flows gracefully as she walks. 她走路時裙子優雅地飄動。
I need to buy a new skirt for the summer. 我需要為夏天買一條新裙子。
### neat /niːt/ 形容詞 整齊的；乾淨的
His desk is always neat and organized. 他的桌子總是整潔有序。
She has neat handwriting that is easy to read. 她的字跡整齊，容易閱讀。
The room was neat after the cleaning. 清理過後，房間變得整潔。
### chop /tʃɑːp/ 動詞 砍；切
He used a knife to chop the vegetables. 他用刀切菜。
She learned how to chop wood for the fire. 她學會了如何砍木柴生火。
You need to chop the onions finely for the recipe. 根據食譜，你需要把洋蔥切得細小。
### stall /stɔːl/ 名詞 攤位；延遲
The market had many stalls selling fresh produce. 市場有許多攤位出售新鮮農產品。
We had to stall for time while waiting for the train. 我們不得不拖延時間以等待火車。
She visited a craft stall at the fair. 她在市集上參觀了一個手工藝攤位。
### ladder /ˈlæd.ər/ 名詞 梯子
He climbed the ladder to fix the roof. 他爬上梯子修理屋頂。
She kept the ladder in the garage for easy access. 她把梯子放在車庫裡，以便隨時取用。
Be careful when you’re on the ladder! 當你在梯子上時要小心！
### storm /stɔːrm/ 名詞 / 動詞 風暴 / 來襲
The storm caused significant damage to the town. 這場風暴對小鎮造成了重大損害。
They had to storm the castle to rescue the princess. 他們必須攻陷城堡來救出公主。
We stayed indoors during the storm. 風暴期間我們待在室內。
### stake /steɪk/ 名詞 樁；股份
They put a stake in the ground to mark the property line. 他們在地上插了一根樁來標記地界。
She has a stake in the company's success. 她在公司的成功中擁有一部分股份。
Make sure the stake is secure in the ground. 確保樁穩固地插在地裡。
### deaf /dɛf/ 形容詞 失聰的；聽不見的
He is deaf but communicates well using sign language. 他失聰，但能用手語良好溝通。
The deafening noise made it hard to think. 震耳欲聾的噪音讓人難以思考。
She felt deaf to his pleas for help. 她對他的求助感到無法聽見。
### constraint /kənˈstreɪnt/ 名詞 限制；約束
Time constraints made it difficult to complete the project. 時間限制使完成這個項目變得困難。
He felt constrained by the rules of the game. 他感到受到遊戲規則的約束。
The budget constraints affected their plans for expansion. 預算限制影響了他們的擴展計劃。
### mere /mɪr/ 形容詞 僅僅的；只是
It was a mere coincidence that we met again. 我們再次相遇只是偶然。
The mere thought of traveling excites her. 單單想到旅行就讓她興奮。
He is a mere child, not yet old enough to understand. 他僅僅是一個孩子，還不夠大去理解。
### lawn /lɔːn/ 名詞 草坪
They spent the afternoon mowing the lawn. 他們花了一個下午修剪草坪。
The lawn was beautifully manicured. 草坪修剪得非常漂亮。
She planted flowers along the edge of the lawn. 她在草坪邊緣種了花。
### hedge /hɛdʒ/ 名詞 樹籬；籬笆
They planted a hedge to provide privacy in the yard. 他們種了一道樹籬來提供院子的私密性。
The hedge was trimmed neatly. 樹籬修剪得很整齊。
Birds often nest in the hedge. 鳥類經常在樹籬裡築巢。
### sauce /sɔːs/ 名詞 醬汁
The pasta was served with a delicious tomato sauce. 意大利面搭配了一種美味的番茄醬。
She made a spicy sauce for the chicken. 她為雞肉做了一種辛辣的醬汁。
The secret to the dish is in the sauce. 這道菜的秘密就在於醬汁。
### truck /trʌk/ 名詞 卡車
The delivery truck arrived early in the morning. 送貨卡車一大早就到了。
They loaded the furniture onto the truck. 他們把家具裝上了卡車。
He drives a truck for his job. 他為了工作開卡車。
### drift /drɪft/ 動詞 漂流；飄移
The leaves drifted down from the trees. 樹葉從樹上飄落下來。
He could feel his thoughts begin to drift away. 他能感覺到自己的思緒開始飄離。
The boat began to drift with the current. 船隨著水流開始漂流。
### harvest /ˈhɑːr.vɪst/ 動詞 / 名詞 收穫 / 收成
Farmers usually harvest their crops in the fall. 農民通常在秋天收穫作物。
The harvest was abundant this year. 今年的收成豐富。
They plan to harvest the apples next week. 他們計劃下星期收穫蘋果。
### lick /lɪk/ 動詞 舔；輕觸
The dog likes to lick my hand. 狗喜歡舔我的手。
She gave the ice cream a quick lick. 她快速地舔了舔冰淇淋。
The flames began to lick at the edges of the wood. 火焰開始舔著木頭的邊緣。
### knit /nɪt/ 動詞 編織；織毛衣
She loves to knit sweaters for her family. 她喜歡為家人編織毛衣。
I learned how to knit during the winter. 我在冬天學會了編織。
The old lady knits while she watches TV. 老婦人在看電視的時候編織。
### beam /biːm/ 名詞 / 動詞 光束；閃耀
The sun's rays formed a beautiful beam of light. 太陽的光線形成了一道美麗的光束。
She beamed with joy when she received the news. 她收到消息時露出了喜悅的笑容。
The beam of the flashlight illuminated the dark room. 手電筒的光束照亮了黑暗的房間。
### dull /dʌl/ 形容詞 鈍的；乏味的
The knife is too dull to cut through the vegetables. 這把刀太鈍，無法切割蔬菜。
The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep. 這堂課太乏味了，許多學生都睡著了。
His dull attitude made the conversation uninteresting. 他的乏味態度讓談話變得無趣。
### withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔː/ 動詞 撤回；取出
He decided to withdraw from the competition. 他決定退出比賽。
I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM. 我需要從自動取款機取一些現金。
She withdrew her support for the project after the changes. 在變更後，她撤回了對該項目的支持。
### ferry /ˈfɛr.i/ 名詞 / 動詞 渡船 / 渡過
The ferry took us across the river. 渡船把我們渡過了河。
They operate a ferry service between the islands. 他們在島嶼之間經營渡船服務。
We watched the ferry depart from the dock. 我們看著渡船從碼頭啟航。
### shave /ʃeɪv/ 動詞 刮；剃
He needs to shave before the meeting. 他需要在會議前刮鬍子。
She used a razor to shave her legs. 她用刮鬍刀刮腿毛。
I always shave in the morning. 我總是在早上刮鬍子。
### crush /krʌʃ/ 動詞 壓碎；壓扁
He accidentally crushed the can in his hand. 他不小心把罐子壓扁了。
She felt a crush on her classmate. 她對同班同學產生了好感。
The weight of the books crushed the box. 書的重量壓扁了盒子。
### carve /kɑːrv/ 動詞 雕刻；切割
He learned how to carve wood in his workshop. 他在工作坊學會了如何雕刻木頭。
She carved a pumpkin for Halloween. 她為萬聖節雕刻了一個南瓜。
The artist took hours to carve the intricate design. 藝術家花了好幾個小時雕刻這個精緻的圖案。
### bake /beɪk/ 動詞 烘烤
She loves to bake cookies on the weekends. 她喜歡在周末烘烤餅乾。
They decided to bake a cake for the celebration. 他們決定為慶祝活動烘焙一個蛋糕。
The bread will bake for about thirty minutes. 麵包大約需要烘烤三十分鐘。
### lap /læp/ 名詞 / 動詞 膝部；輕拍
The dog lay on my lap while I watched TV. 狗躺在我的膝部上，看電視時非常舒服。
She managed to lap the competition in the race. 她在比賽中成功超越了其他選手。
The waves lap against the shore gently. 海浪輕輕拍打著岸邊。
### thrust /θrʌst/ 動詞 推；刺
He made a sudden thrust with the sword. 他用劍做出一個突然的刺擊。
She thrust her hand into her pocket to find the keys. 她把手伸進口袋裡找鑰匙。
The rocket is designed to thrust into space. 這枚火箭旨在推進太空。
### clutch /klʌtʃ/ 動詞 抓住；握緊
She had to clutch the railing to keep her balance. 她不得不緊握欄杆以保持平衡。
He clutched the trophy tightly after winning the game. 他在贏得比賽後緊緊握住獎盃。
The little girl clutched her doll as she fell asleep. 小女孩在入睡時緊緊抱著她的洋娃娃。
### toss /tɔs/ 動詞 扔；拋
He decided to toss the ball to his friend. 他決定把球扔給他的朋友。
She gave a quick toss of her hair before leaving. 她在離開前輕輕地甩了甩頭髮。
They tossed the old furniture out of the house. 他們把舊家具扔出了房子。
### handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ 形容詞 英俊的；帥氣的
He is considered one of the most handsome actors in Hollywood. 他被認為是好萊塢最英俊的演員之一。
The handsome prince rescued the princess. 英俊的王子救了公主。
She received a handsome reward for her efforts. 她因為自己的努力得到了可觀的獎勵。
### sword /sɔːrd/ 名詞 劍
The knight drew his sword to defend the kingdom. 騎士拔出劍來保衛王國。
She admired the beautiful sword displayed in the museum. 她欣賞博物館裡展示的美麗劍。
The sword was passed down through generations. 這把劍是世代相傳的。
### ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ 名詞 腳踝
He twisted his ankle while playing soccer. 他在踢足球時扭到了腳踝。
She wore a bracelet around her ankle. 她在腳踝上戴了一條手鍊。
The athlete injured his ankle during the game. 運動員在比賽中受傷了腳踝。
### drum /drʌm/ 名詞 / 動詞 鼓；打鼓
He plays the drum in the school band. 他在學校樂隊裡打鼓。
The sound of the drum filled the room. 鼓聲充滿了整個房間。
They drummed their fingers on the table while waiting. 他們在等的時候用手指敲打桌子。
### stance /stæns/ 名詞 立場；姿勢
He took a defensive stance during the game. 他在比賽中採取了防守姿勢。
Her stance on the issue is very clear. 她在這個問題上的立場非常明確。
The horse was in a stable stance before the jump. 馬在跳躍前保持穩定的姿勢。
### mercy /ˈmɜːr.si/ 名詞 仁慈；寬恕
The judge showed mercy by giving him a lighter sentence. 法官以減輕刑罰來表現仁慈。
She begged for mercy during the storm. 在風暴中，她懇求仁慈。
He acted with mercy towards the homeless man. 他對那個無家可歸的人表現出仁慈。
### tease /tiːz/ 動詞 取笑；戲弄
The kids like to tease each other at school. 孩子們在學校喜歡互相取笑。
She teased him about his new haircut. 她取笑他的新髮型。
Don’t tease the cat; it might scratch you. 不要戲弄那隻貓，它可能會抓你。
### cellar /ˈsɛl.ər/ 名詞 地下室
We store the wine in the cellar. 我們把酒存放在地下室。
The cellar was cool and dark. 地下室又涼又暗。
They found some old books in the cellar. 他們在地下室裡找到了一些舊書。
### invoice /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/ 名詞 發票
Please send me the invoice for the services. 請將服務的發票發給我。
He reviewed the invoice before making the payment. 他在付款前檢查了發票。
The invoice is due at the end of the month. 發票在月底到期。
### portray /pɔːrˈtreɪ/ 動詞 描繪；扮演
The artist will portray a landscape in his next painting. 藝術家將在他的下一幅畫中描繪一個風景。
She will portray the main character in the play. 她將在這部劇中扮演主角。
The movie aims to portray the challenges of everyday life. 這部電影旨在描繪日常生活的挑戰。
### grim /ɡrɪm/ 形容詞 嚴酷的；陰沉的
The news of the accident was grim. 事故的消息很嚴酷。
He had a grim expression on his face. 他面露嚴肅的神情。
The story has a grim ending. 這個故事有一個陰沉的結局。
### deed /diːd/ 名詞 行為；契約
She performed a good deed by helping the elderly. 她通過幫助老人來做好事。
The deed was signed and sealed. 契約已簽署並蓋章。
His brave deed was recognized by the community. 他的英勇行為得到了社區的認可。
### refurbish /ˌriːˈfɜːr.bɪʃ/ 動詞 翻新；整修
They plan to refurbish the old theater. 他們計劃翻新這個舊劇院。
The company will refurbish the equipment before selling it. 公司在出售設備前會對其進行翻新。
She wants to refurbish her kitchen with new cabinets. 她想用新的櫃子翻新她的廚房。
### saddle /ˈsæd.əl/ 名詞 / 動詞 鞍；裝鞍於
He placed the saddle on the horse's back. 他把鞍放在馬的背上。
She bought a new saddle for her bike. 她為她的自行車買了一個新鞍。
He saddled up before heading out for a ride. 他在騎行前給馬裝上了鞍。
### belly /ˈbɛl.i/ 名詞 肚子；腹部
He rubbed his belly after a big meal. 吃了一頓大餐後，他撫摸著自己的肚子。
The baby kicked in her belly. 嬰兒在她的肚子裡踢了踢。
She wore a dress that accentuated her belly. 她穿了一件突顯肚子的裙子。
### wallet /ˈwɑːl.ɪt/ 名詞 錢包
I lost my wallet while shopping yesterday. 我昨天逛街時丟了錢包。
He always keeps his ID and credit cards in his wallet. 他總是把身分證和信用卡放在錢包裡。
She found a wallet on the ground and returned it to its owner. 她在地上發現了一個錢包，並將其歸還給主人。
### mist /mɪst/ 名詞 霧
The mist made it hard to see the road. 霧使得看清路面變得困難。
A gentle mist covered the mountains in the morning. 清晨，輕柔的霧籠罩著山脈。
The lake was surrounded by a thick mist. 湖邊被濃霧圍繞。
### dairy /ˈdɛr.i/ 名詞 / 形容詞 乳製品；乳品的
She bought some cheese and yogurt from the dairy section. 她在乳製品區買了一些起司和優格。
He is allergic to dairy products. 他對乳製品過敏。
The dairy farm produces milk and cheese. 這個乳品農場生產牛奶和起司。
### clap /klæp/ 動詞 / 名詞 拍手；掌聲
The audience began to clap after the performance. 演出結束後，觀眾開始鼓掌。
She gave a loud clap to get everyone's attention. 她拍了一聲以引起大家的注意。
His speech was so inspiring that it earned him a clap from the crowd. 他的演講如此激勵人心，贏得了人群的掌聲。
### hollow /ˈhɑː.loʊ/ 形容詞 中空的；空洞的
The tree trunk was hollow inside. 樹幹裡是中空的。
She felt a hollow feeling in her stomach after skipping breakfast. 她早餐沒吃，肚子裡感到一陣空虛。
They discovered a hollow cave in the mountains. 他們在山中發現了一個空心洞穴。
### stove /stoʊv/ 名詞 爐子；火爐
She cooked dinner on the stove. 她在爐子上做晚餐。
The stove needs to be cleaned after cooking. 做完飯後，爐子需要清潔。
He turned on the stove to boil some water. 他打開爐子煮水。
### forbid /fərˈbɪd/ 動詞 禁止
The school forbids students from using their phones in class. 學校禁止學生在課堂上使用手機。
Parents often forbid their children from staying out late. 父母常常禁止孩子們晚歸。
The law forbids driving without a license. 法律禁止無照駕駛。
### drip /drɪp/ 動詞 / 名詞 滴下；水滴
Water started to drip from the leaky faucet. 水從漏水的水龍頭開始滴下。
He noticed a drip on the floor coming from the ceiling. 他注意到地板上有一滴水是從天花板上滴下來的。
She held the cup so the last drop wouldn’t drip. 她握著杯子，以免最後一滴水滴下。
### contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ 名詞 輕蔑；鄙視
He looked at the unfair decision with contempt. 他對這個不公正的決定表示輕蔑。
She felt contempt for people who lied. 她對說謊的人感到鄙視。
The lawyer showed contempt for the opposing counsel. 律師對對方律師表示輕蔑。
### stern /stɜrn/ 形容詞 嚴厲的；嚴肅的
The teacher gave him a stern look for talking in class. 老師因為他在課堂上講話給了他一個嚴厲的眼神。
She has a stern expression when she is upset. 她生氣的時候表情嚴肅。
His father was a stern man who valued discipline. 他的父親是一個重視紀律的嚴厲人。
### alley /ˈæl.i/ 名詞 小巷；胡同
The cat ran into the alley to escape the dog. 貓跑進小巷躲避狗。
They found a hidden restaurant in a narrow alley. 他們在一條狹窄的小巷裡找到了一家隱藏的餐廳。
The alley was dark and quiet at night. 小巷在夜晚時又暗又靜。
### ascertain /ˌæs.ərˈteɪn/ 動詞 確定；查明
He tried to ascertain the truth behind the rumors. 他試圖查明謠言背後的真相。
She called the company to ascertain the delivery date. 她打電話給公司以確認交貨日期。
It’s important to ascertain your goals before starting a project. 在開始項目之前確定目標是很重要的。
### junk /dʒʌŋk/ 名詞 垃圾；廢物
He cleared out the junk from his garage. 他清理了車庫裡的垃圾。
Don’t throw away that old furniture; it’s not junk. 不要扔掉那件舊家具；它不是垃圾。
The attic was full of junk from years ago. 頂樓堆滿了幾年前的垃圾。
### gleam /ɡliːm/ 動詞 / 名詞 發光；閃爍
The stars gleam brightly in the night sky. 星星在夜空中閃爍著明亮的光芒。
She saw a gleam of hope in his eyes. 她在他眼中看到了希望的光芒。
He polished the car until it had a gleam. 他把車子擦得發光。
### shovel /ˈʃʌv.əl/ 名詞 / 動詞 鏟子；用鏟子鏟
He used a shovel to dig a hole in the garden. 他用鏟子在花園裡挖了一個洞。
She filled the bucket with snow using a shovel. 她用鏟子把雪裝進桶裡。
The workers began to shovel the dirt away. 工人們開始鏟掉土壤。
### plank /plæŋk/ 名詞 木板
They walked across the plank to get to the other side. 他們走過木板到達另一邊。
The carpenter cut the plank into smaller pieces. 木匠把木板切成小塊。
A plank of wood fell from the roof. 一塊木板從屋頂上掉下來。
### ruthless /ˈruːθ.ləs/ 形容詞 無情的；殘忍的
The ruthless businessman had no regard for others. 那位無情的商人對他人毫不在意。
She made a ruthless decision to cut costs. 她做出了一個無情的決定來削減開支。
The movie depicted a ruthless warrior. 這部電影描繪了一位無情的戰士。
### blink /blɪŋk/ 動詞 眨眼
He blinked in surprise when he saw her. 當他看到她時，驚訝地眨了眨眼。
Don’t blink; you might miss the moment! 不要眨眼；你可能會錯過那一刻！
She tried to stay awake but kept blinking. 她試著不打瞌睡，但不斷眨眼。
### bait /beɪt/ 名詞 / 動詞 誘餌；用誘餌引誘
He used worms as bait for fishing. 他用蟲子作為釣魚的誘餌。
The fisherman carefully prepared the bait before casting his line. 漁夫在拋竿之前仔細準備了誘餌。
They baited the trap to catch the raccoon. 他們用誘餌引誘陷阱來捕捉浣熊。
### tinker /ˈtɪŋ.kər/ 動詞 修理；修補
He likes to tinker with old cars in his garage. 他喜歡在車庫裡修理舊車。
She spent the afternoon tinkering with her bike. 她花了一下午的時間修補自己的自行車。
Tinkering with the machine can improve its performance. 修補這台機器可以改善其性能。
### dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ 形容詞 頭暈的
I felt dizzy after spinning around in circles. 我在圈子裡轉圈後感到頭暈。
She stood up too quickly and got dizzy. 她太快站起來，結果感到頭暈。
The dizzy heights of the building made him uncomfortable. 大樓的高度讓他感到不適。
### drought /draʊt/ 名詞 乾旱
The region is facing a severe drought this year. 這個地區今年面臨嚴重的乾旱。
Farmers are struggling due to the prolonged drought. 農民因持續的乾旱而苦苦掙扎。
Drought can severely impact crop production. 乾旱會嚴重影響農作物的生產。
### derelict /ˈder.ə.lɪkt/ 名詞 / 形容詞 被拋棄的；無人照管的
The derelict building was an eyesore in the neighborhood. 那棟被拋棄的建築在社區裡十分難看。
The derelict ship was found adrift at sea. 那艘被遺棄的船在海上漂流。
He felt like a derelict after losing his job. 失去工作後，他感到自己像個被拋棄的人。
### outright /ˈaʊt.raɪt/ 形容詞 / 副詞 徹底的；完全地
She gave an outright refusal to the proposal. 她對這個提議完全拒絕。
The company experienced an outright loss last quarter. 公司在上個季度遭受了徹底的損失。
He was outright lying about his achievements. 他在說自己的成就時完全在撒謊。
### beware /bɪˈweər/ 動詞 當心；小心
Beware of the dog when you enter the yard. 進入院子時要當心狗。
She warned him to beware of scams online. 她警告他要小心網上的詐騙。
Always beware of strangers offering help. 總是要小心陌生人提供的幫助。
### overt /oʊˈvɜːrt/ 形容詞 公開的；明顯的
The overt display of affection surprised everyone. 這種公開的親密行為讓大家感到驚訝。
There was an overt conflict between the two teams. 兩隊之間存在明顯的衝突。
The government took overt steps to improve the economy. 政府採取了明顯的措施來改善經濟。
### glide /ɡlaɪd/ 動詞 滑行；輕鬆地移動
The eagle can glide effortlessly through the air. 老鷹可以輕鬆地在空中滑翔。
She watched the ice skaters glide across the rink. 她看著滑冰者在冰場上滑行。
He tried to glide smoothly down the hill on his skateboard. 他試著在滑板上順利地滑下山。
### cradle /ˈkreɪ.dəl/ 名詞 / 動詞 搖籃；輕輕抱著
The mother gently rocked the baby in the cradle. 媽媽輕輕地搖動著嬰兒在搖籃裡。
He cradled the kitten in his arms. 他把小貓輕輕抱在懷裡。
The cradle was made of beautifully polished wood. 這個搖籃是用美麗的拋光木材製成的。
### wag /wæɡ/ 動詞 搖擺
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner. 狗狗看到主人時高興地搖著尾巴。
She gave her head a wag in disbelief. 她不敢相信地搖了搖頭。
The teacher wagged her finger at the misbehaving students. 老師對那些行為不端的學生搖了搖手指。
### loot /luːt/ 名詞 / 動詞 戰利品；搶劫
The thieves escaped with a large amount of loot. 小偷們帶著大量的戰利品逃走了。
They planned to loot the store during the chaos. 他們計劃在混亂中搶劫商店。
The pirates divided the loot among themselves. 海盜們把戰利品分給自己。
### feeble /ˈfiː.bəl/ 形容詞 微弱的；無力的
His feeble attempts to lift the box were in vain. 他微弱的嘗試舉起箱子是徒勞的。
The patient gave a feeble smile before falling asleep. 病人在入睡前露出了微弱的微笑。
The feeble light from the candle barely illuminated the room. 燭光微弱，幾乎照亮不了房間。
### embankment /ɪmˈbæŋk.mənt/ 名詞 堤防
The river overflowed its embankment during the storm. 暴風雨期間，河水淹過了堤防。
They built an embankment to prevent flooding. 他們修建了一道堤防以防止淹水。
The train runs along the embankment by the river. 火車沿著河邊的堤防行駛。
### greed /ɡriːd/ 名詞 貪婪
His greed led him to make unethical decisions. 他的貪婪使他做出了不道德的決定。
The company's greed caused it to exploit its workers. 公司的貪婪導致它剝削工人。
Greed can ruin relationships and friendships. 貪婪可以毀掉人際關係和友誼。
### stoop /stuːp/ 動詞 / 名詞 彎腰；屈從
He had to stoop to pick up the pen from the floor. 他不得不彎腰撿起地上的鋼筆。
She has a habit of stooping when she walks. 她走路時有彎腰的習慣。
Don’t stoop to their level; rise above it. 不要屈從於他們的水準，要超越它。
### raft /ræft/ 名詞 / 動詞 木筏；用木筏航行
They built a raft to cross the river. 他們建造了一個木筏來橫渡河流。
The raft floated gently on the water. 木筏輕輕地漂浮在水面上。
We had to raft down the river during our adventure. 在探險中我們不得不乘木筏沿著河流而下。
### numb /nʌm/ 形容詞 / 動詞 麻木的；使麻木
My fingers are numb from the cold. 我的手指因為寒冷而麻木。
The dentist numbed my mouth before the procedure. 牙醫在手術前使我的嘴麻木。
She felt numb after hearing the bad news. 聽到壞消息後，她感到麻木。
### burp /bɜːrp/ 動詞 / 名詞 打嗝
He let out a loud burp after finishing his soda. 他喝完汽水後發出了一聲大打嗝。
Babies often burp after feeding. 嬰兒在吃完奶後經常打嗝。
She tried to hold back her burp during dinner. 她在晚餐時試圖壓住打嗝。
### swivel /ˈswɪv.əl/ 動詞 / 名詞 旋轉；可旋轉的物體
The chair has a swivel base, allowing it to turn easily. 這張椅子有個可旋轉的底座，方便它輕鬆轉動。
He swiveled in his chair to face the window. 他在椅子上轉身面向窗戶。
The camera can swivel to capture different angles. 攝影機可以旋轉以捕捉不同的角度。
### sloppy /ˈslɑː.pi/ 形容詞 馬虎的；邋遢的
His sloppy handwriting made it difficult to read. 他潦草的字跡讓人難以閱讀。
She had a sloppy appearance with her untidy clothes. 她穿著不整潔，顯得邋遢。
The report was filled with sloppy mistakes. 報告裡充滿了馬虎的錯誤。
### dagger /ˈdæɡ.ər/ 名詞 匕首
The knight drew his dagger in preparation for battle. 騎士拔出匕首準備戰鬥。
She kept a dagger hidden in her boot for protection. 她在靴子裡藏著一把匕首以作保護。
The dagger glinted in the moonlight. 匕首在月光下閃閃發光。
### respite /ˈrɛs.paɪt/ 名詞 暫停；休息
After hours of work, he finally took a brief respite. 經過幾小時的工作後，他終於稍作休息。
The rain provided a respite from the heat. 雨水帶來了對高溫的暫時緩解。
They were given a respite to recover from the intense training. 他們得到了暫時的休息，以從高強度訓練中恢復。
### throttle /ˈθrɒt.əl/ 名詞 / 動詞 油門；限制
He pressed the throttle to accelerate the car. 他踩下油門以加速汽車。
The driver had to throttle back to avoid an accident. 駕駛必須減速以避免事故。
The engine began to throttle as it ran out of fuel. 引擎在耗盡燃料時開始減速。
### napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ 名詞 餐巾
She placed a napkin on her lap before starting to eat. 她在開始用餐前把餐巾放在腿上。
He wiped his hands with a napkin after the meal. 他在用餐後用餐巾擦手。
The waiter brought clean napkins to the table. 服務生給桌子上帶來了乾淨的餐巾。
### rebuke /rɪˈbjuːk/ 名詞 / 動詞 譴責；指責
The teacher gave a rebuke to the student for being late. 老師因學生遲到而給予指責。
She felt a rebuke from her parents for not studying. 她因為不學習而受到父母的指責。
He was rebuked for his careless mistakes in the report. 他因報告中的粗心錯誤而受到指責。
### resilient /rɪˈzɪl.jənt/ 形容詞 有彈性的；適應力強的
The resilient plant survived the harsh winter. 這種有彈性的植物在嚴酷的冬天中存活下來。
Children are often more resilient than adults in facing challenges. 孩子在面對挑戰時通常比成年人更具適應力。
Her resilient spirit helped her overcome many obstacles. 她堅韌的精神幫助她克服了許多障礙。
### simmer /ˈsɪm.ər/ 動詞 慢煮；內心懷怒
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. 讓醬汁用小火慢煮20分鐘。
He felt anger simmering inside him but tried to remain calm. 他感到內心的怒火在翻騰，但努力保持冷靜。
The soup will taste better if you let it simmer. 如果你讓湯慢煮，味道會更好。
### blunder /ˈblʌn.dər/ 名詞 / 動詞 失誤；犯錯
His blunder in the presentation cost him the promotion. 他在報告中的失誤使他失去了晉升機會。
She blundered into a conversation that she should have avoided. 她意外地參與了一個本應避免的對話。
It's common to blunder when trying something new. 在嘗試新事物時出錯是很常見的。
### stead /stɛd/ 名詞 代替；位置
In his stead, she took on the responsibility of the project. 在他的代替下，她承擔了這個項目的責任。
He stepped into the manager's stead during her absence. 他在經理缺席期間代替她的職位。
The new plan is a good stead for the team's future success. 新計劃是團隊未來成功的良好基礎。
### 隨機造句
After a brief respite from work, he took a steady breath and returned to his tasks. 在短暫的工作休息後，他穩定地深吸了一口氣，回到了工作中。
She felt a sense of rebuke when her blunder was pointed out in front of everyone. 當她的失誤在大家面前被指出時，她感到一陣譴責。
As the soup began to simmer, he grabbed a napkin to wipe the spills. 當湯開始慢煮時，他拿起一張餐巾來擦拭溢出的湯。
The resilient athlete recovered quickly from her injury and picked up the dagger once again. 那位有韌性的運動員從傷病中迅速康復，重新拿起了匕首。
After a long day, he felt numb from the hard work and wanted to burp loudly. 經過漫長的一天，他感到麻木，想大聲打嗝。
She watched the raft glide smoothly on the water while trying not to be greedy. 她看著木筏在水面上平穩地滑行，努力不讓自己變得貪婪。
He tried to stoop and pick up the loot quickly before anyone noticed. 他試圖彎腰快速撿起戰利品，以免被人發現。
The puppy wagged its tail happily in the cradle while she cleaned the sloppy mess. 小狗在搖籃裡高興地搖著尾巴，而她則在清理邋遢的髒亂。
The ruthless businessman was known to tinker with his competitors’ contracts. 那位無情的商人以擅自修改競爭對手的合約而聞名。
During the drought, the land was so dry that it felt dizzy to look at it. 在乾旱期間，土地乾燥得讓人看了都覺得頭暈。
She warned him to beware of derelict buildings when exploring the city. 她警告他在探索城市時要小心被拋棄的建築。
The bait used for fishing glided effortlessly through the water. 用來釣魚的誘餌在水中輕鬆滑行。
The wallet was full of junk receipts that I needed to throw away. 錢包裡全是我需要丟掉的廢票據。
She tried to ascertain the reason for his stern behavior. 她試圖查明他嚴厲行為的原因。
The gleam of the mist in the early morning was breathtaking. 清晨霧中的閃光讓人驚嘆。
They found a small alley filled with junk after the storm. 暴風雨過後，他們在一條小巷裡發現了堆滿垃圾的地方。
The invoice for the refurbish of the cellar was unexpectedly high. 地下室翻新的發票出乎意料地高。
He took a grim stance on the matter during the discussion. 在討論中，他對此事採取了嚴峻的立場。
She tried to tease him, but he just laughed it off. 她試圖戲弄他，但他只是一笑置之。
The saddle was too loose, making it uncomfortable to ride. 鞍太鬆了，騎起來不舒服。
The baby kicked in her belly while she was playing the drum. 當她在打鼓時，寶寶在她肚子裡踢了踢。
He decided to toss the old sword into the river. 他決定把那把舊劍扔進河裡。
After he shaves, he often uses a balm to smooth his skin. 刮鬍子後，他經常使用潤膚膏來保持皮膚光滑。
She began to carve a beautiful design on the wooden beam. 她開始在木樑上雕刻美麗的圖案。
He had to withdraw from the match after he hurt his hand. 他在手受傷後不得不退出比賽。
The storm caused a heavy drift of snow on the road. 風暴在路上造成了厚厚的雪堆。
He climbed the ladder to harvest the apples from the tall tree. 他爬上梯子從高樹上收穫蘋果。
After the storm, they found a truck stuck in the floodwaters. 風暴過後，他們發現一輛卡車困在洪水裡。
She used a hedge to mark the boundary of her lawn. 她用樹籬來標記草坪的邊界。
The mere thought of knitting makes her feel relaxed. 單單想到編織就讓她感到放鬆。
They put a stake in the ground to support the new tree. 他們在地裡插了一根樁來支撐新樹。
I need to chop the vegetables before we lend them to our neighbor. 我需要先切菜，然後再把它們借給鄰居。
The rescue team worked hard to prevent the flood from damaging homes. 救援隊努力工作以防止洪水損壞房屋。
She decided to bury the seed deep in the tidy garden. 她決定把種子埋在整齊的花園
She looked into the mirror and noticed a loose thread on her dress. 她看著鏡子，注意到裙子上有一根鬆線。
The bell rang as they hurried to gather their gifts. 鈴聲響起，他們匆忙聚集禮物。
He gave a nod to the moon before he started to slide down the hill. 在開始滑下山丘之前，他對著月亮點了點頭。
After dinner, we decided to brush the dishes before heading out. 晚餐後，我們決定在出門前刷碗。
She found a prize in her cereal box that made her smile. 她在早餐穀物盒裡找到了讓她微笑的獎品。
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He felt a sense of reproach as a witness to the event. 作為事件的目擊者，他感到一種責備感。
The pittance he earned barely covered his raiment. 他所賺的微薄收入幾乎無法支付他的衣服。
She opened the door ajar and entered with a mawkish smile. 她微開門進來，帶著一抹感傷的微笑。
He tried to botch his way out of the difficult situation. 他試圖拙劣地解決這個困難的情況。
The prig lectured everyone on proper etiquette. 那位自命清高的人給每個人講解正確的禮儀。
The magician’s legerdemain left everyone in awe. 魔術師的巧妙手法讓每個人都驚嘆不已。
The bright moon rose twice as we sailed on the ferry. 當我們搭渡船時，明亮的月亮升起了兩次。
He gave me a hint about his stance on the tool. 他給了我一個有關他對工具立場的暗示。
The cat jumped off the ledge and landed on a plank. 貓從窗台跳下，落在了一塊木板上。
She hopes to rise to a bright future in the dairy industry. 她希望在乳製品行業中有一個光明的未來。
Don’t forget to check the corner for any tools you might need. 別忘了檢查角落裡是否有你可能需要的工具。
The soul of the party was lifted as everyone shared a laugh. 隨著每個人分享笑聲，派對的靈魂被提升了。
I hope to catch a big fish tomorrow. 我希望明天能抓到一條大魚。
Can you look here after you ask him? 你能在問完他後來這裡看看嗎？
She likes to pay attention to her hair. 她喜歡關注她的頭髮。
I will go close to the box while they think. 我會在他們思考的時候靠近盒子。
Let’s meet next week after the meeting. 讓我們下週在會議後見面。
He asked while he looked for his keys. 他在找鑰匙的時候詢問。