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1. intelligent [] adj.having or showing powers of reasoning or understanding 聰明的，理解力強的Human beings are much more intelligent than animals.

詞類變化

人類human beingsmanmankindhumankind

intelligence [] n. [U] 聰穎，理解力；智力

Some apes have the intelligence to

use a stick as a tool.

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2. career [] n. [C] a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to do for a long time 事業Tom started his career as a teacher in his early twenties. Now, he has turned 50 and still loves his work.

in one’s earlylate

teens twentiesthirties fourtiesfifties sixtiesseventies eightiesnineties

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3. humankind [] n. [U] mankind; the human race, both men and women 人類For the good of all humankind, war must be avoided by all possible means.

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4. patient [] n. [C] a person receiving medical treatment from a doctor 病人The doctor made the daily rounds of his patients.

* receive medical treatment 接受醫療* make one’s rounds 例行廵視或檢查

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5. religion [] n. [C][U] the belief in a god or gods, especially the belief that god or gods made the world and can control it 宗教 ( 信仰 )“What religion do you practice?” “Buddhism.”

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religious [] adj. 宗教的

Many religious groups devote themselves to helping those who are in need.

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6. lead [] vt.to bring or show the way to (a person or an animal) by going in front 帶領，率領She led an old man by the hand down the stairs.

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leader [] n. [C] 領導者

John is a born leader; people around him trust him and do whatever he says.

a born leader 天生的領袖

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7. wound [] vt. to injure the body of a living thing with a weapon 使受傷，傷害The soldier was wounded in the arm. Luckily, the wound was not deep.

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wound [] n. [C] 傷 ( 口 )

The soldier was wounded in the arm. Luckily, the wound was not deep.

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8. conditions [] n. [pl.]the situation in which people live or work, especially physical things such as food or pay which affect their comfort, safety, or health 環境，情況 The workers couldn’t stand working in the awful conditions any longer and they all quit.

condition [] n. [C] [U] 狀況，狀態

The doctor said John’s condition was improving. There is nothing to worry about.

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9. besides [] adv.in addition; also 而且，還有I don’t want to go; besides, I have a lot of work to do.

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besides = in addition

besides [] prep. 除了…之外 ( 尚有 )

Besides cooking, she has to do a lot of washing every day.

* besides cooking = in addition to cooking

* do + the表量的形容詞+ Ving 做…的事

My mother does the shopping on Sundays.I did a little camping when I was a high school student.

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10.demand [] vt. to ask for (something) strongly 要求The policeman demanded that I show my ID card.

ID card = identification card = identity card 身份證

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11.officer [] n. [C] a person who gives orders to others in the armed forces; a person who holds a position of some importance, especially in government or a business 軍官； ( 政府 ) 官員； ( 企業 ) 高級職員Her father served during the Crimean War as an officer in the army.

officer 軍官 ; 警官official 公務員

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12.principle [] n. [C]a rule or set of ideas that guides behavior; general truth or belief that is used as a base for action or reasoning 準則，規範；原則，原理

He never lies to his parents. It’s against his principles.

One of the principles of this book is that explanations should be simple and clear.

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13.basis [] n. [C] that from which something is made, started, built, or developed 基礎；根據His ideas have no basis in reality. They are not practical at all.

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basic [] adj. 基礎的，基本的

The basic requirement for this job

is good spoken English.

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14.profession [] n. [C] a type of job that requires advanced education or training 職業What made you choose nursing as a profession?

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professional [] adj.; n. [C] 專業的；專業人員

Teachers, doctors and lawyers are professional people/professionals.

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15.medical [] adj.of or concerning medicine and treating the sick 醫療的，醫學的If you want to know what’s wrong with your health, you have to have a medical examination.

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16.supply [] n. [C] something that is needed or useful, usually provided by others 補給品After the earthquake, food and medical supplies were immediately sent to the people in need.

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supply [] vt. 供給，供應

The generous rich man supplies plenty of free books to schools.

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17.fame [] n. [U]the state of being well-known or talked about 聲譽，名望The writer won overnight fame with her new book.

well-known = famous

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18.reform [] vt.to improve; to make or become better 改革，改善Many people objected to the policy on reforming the country’s medical care.

object to N 反對

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19.analyze [] vt.to examine (something) carefully in order to find out about (it) 分析，解析The book teaches you how to analyze your inner feelings.

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analysis [] n. [C][U] 分析，解析

The police made a close analysis of the possible cause of the accident.

analysis (sigular)analyses (plural)

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20.persuade [] vt.to cause (somebody) to do something by reasoning or arguing 說服The father tried to persuade his son to change his mind.

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The father tried to persuade his son to change his mind.= The father tried to persuade his son into changing his mind.

persuasion [] n. [U] 說服

After much persuasion, she agreed

to join us.

persuasive [] adj. 有說服力的

The entire audience was moved by his persuasive speech.

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21.recover [] vi.to return to the proper state of health, strength, ability, etc. 復原，康復It took him three weeks to recover from the cold.

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It took him three weeks to recover from the cold.= It took him three weeks to get over the cold.

recovery [] n. [U] (sing. only) 復原

The young man made a quick recovery from his illness, and was soon back at work.

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22.limit [] vt.to keep below or at a certain amount or degree 限制，限定We have been told to limit expenses to 1,000 NT dollars.

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limit [] n. [C] 限度，極限

The speed limit on this road is 40 miles per hour.

limitation [] n. [U][C] 限制； ( 能力等的 ) 限度

I can’t walk that far. I know my limitations.speed limit 速限

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23.argument [] n. [C]a reason given to support or disprove something 論點，理由There are many arguments against smoking. For example, it may lead to lung cancer.

lead to = result in = bring about 導致詞類變化

argue [] vi.; vt. 爭論；辯論

It could be argued that sending people to the moon is a waste of money.

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1. Florence Nightingale [] n. an English nurse who became a national heroine during the Crimean War when she set up a hospital for soldiers at Scutari 南丁格爾 (1820-1910)

* hero 英雄 heroine 女英雄* set up = establish

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2. rosy [] adj. (especially of the future) promising; hopeful 有希望的

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3. Germany [] n. a country in central Europe 德國German adj. 德國的 n. 德國人

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4. orphanage [] n. [C] a place where children, lacking one or usually both parents, live 孤兒院

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5. nursing home [] n. [C] a usually private establishment where old or sick people are cared for by nurses 療養院； ( 主英 ) 可住院的小醫院

care for = take care of = look after

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6. Turkey [] n. a country in western Asia and southeast Europe, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea 土耳其

turkey 火雞

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7. Crimean War [] n. a war in which Russia fought against Turkey, Britain, France, and Sardinia, begun because of an argument over the holy places in Palestine and ending with the fall of Russia’s base at Sebastopol 克里米亞戰爭 (1853-1856)

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8. flea [] n. [C] a small jumping insect without wings, that bites human or animal flesh to live on blood 跳蚤

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9. sewer [] n. [C] a man-made passage or large pipe under the ground for carrying away water and waste material 陰溝，下水道

man-made = artificial

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10.meek [] adj. gentle in nature; yielding to others’ actions and opinions 溫順的

meek : gentle

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11.lamp [] n. [C] an apparatus for giving light, as from oil, gas, or electricity ( 油／煤氣／電 ) 燈

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12.Nightingale School [] n. a nursing school at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London 南丁格爾護校

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1. in timeeventually 最後，終於Stop smoking, or you’ll be sorry in time.

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2. in placeworking or able to be used ( 法律／政策等 ) 可施行的I hope my plan to improve working conditions will be in place.

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3. speak outto say boldly, freely, and plainly 無保留地說出As student body leader, she always speaks out for student rights.