words for production 13. scatter [ `sk8t2 ] vi.; vt. to become less or less strong until something...

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13. scatter [`sk8t2] vi.; vt.to become less or less strong until something disappears completely; to drop or throw a lot of things over a wide area in an irregular way 消散；撒The mist soon scattered when the sun came out.The kid scattered toys all over the room.

* less and less adj / adv 原級越來越不…


14. notoriously [no`torI1slI] adv.in the state of being well-known for something bad 聲名狼藉地，惡名昭彰地Mr. White is a notoriously difficult man to get along with. Except his daughter, no one else could possibly stand his hot temper. 詞類變化 * get along with 相處

* stand = tolerate = put up with忍耐

notorious [no`torI1s] adj. 聲名狼藉的，惡名昭彰的

The mountain district is notorious for its heavy fogs, which often make it very dangerous to drive.

* be notorious for 因…而惡名昭彰* 不完全及物動詞 + it ( 假受詞 )

+ 受詞補語 + to Vclause

( 真受詞 )


15. witness [`wItnIs] vt.to be present at and see (an accident, event, etc.) 目擊Being the only person that witnessed the mysterious creature in the lake, the man was asked by reporters to describe what he had seen. 詞類變化

*Being the only person that witnessed the mysterious creature in the lake 為表示“原因”之現在分詞構句

witness [`wItnIs] n. [C]目擊者

Witnesses to the crash said that they saw the airplane catch fire just before it fell apart.

* catch fire 著火


16. thunderous [`T^nd1r1s] adj.extremely loud and deep 雷鳴般的

Amid thunderous applause, the President began his inauguration speech and talked about his future plans for the country. 詞類變化 * inauguration speech 就職演說

thunder [`T^nd2] n. [U]雷鳴；雷鳴般的響聲

There’s thunder in the air. It looks

as if it will rain at any moment.* as if = as though 好像


17. freight [fret] n. [U]the carrying of goods by ships, planes, or trains 貨運

The airline company deals with freight only and has no travel service.

* deal with 處理


18. injured [`IndZ2d] adj.hurt or physically harmed 受傷的

The patient was told to stay in bed to rest his injured back. 詞類變化

injure [`IndZ2] vt. 傷害，損害

Two men were badly injured in a car accident and quickly taken to a hospital for treatment.

injury [`IndZ1rI] n. [U][C] 傷害，損害

David suffered serious leg injuries

in a car crash. He will never be able to walk again.

* be able to 能夠


19. deadly [`dEdlI] adj.causing, or likely to cause death (可能 ) 致命的

It is dangerous to eat wild mushrooms, for they may contain deadly poison.


20. illuminated [I`lum1&netId] adj.lit up by lights 發亮的，發光的

There is a big illuminated sign over the entrance to the movie theater, so you can’t miss it. 詞類變化 *light 之三態如下： light lighted lighted

lit lit

illuminate [I`lum1&net] vt.照亮

In my childhood, I loved to watch fireflies illuminate the summer evenings just like tiny shining stars.


21. pop [pAp] vt. (infml.)to move something quickly with a short sharp explosive sound 砰的一

聲移動或放下 (某物 )

If you pop the pizza in the oven now, it should be ready in 10 minutes.


22. vehicle [`viIkL] n. [C]something used for transporting goods or passengers on land 交通工具；車輛

It is necessary to have a license before one can drive any vehicle.


23. disastrous [dIz`8str1s] adj.extremely bad 災難的The serious shortages of water and electricity have had a disastrous effect on the country’s economy. 詞類變化

* have an effect on = have an influence on 有影響力

disaster [dIz`8st2] n. [C]災難

The earthquake, occurring on September 21, 1999, was the worst

natural disaster to hit Taiwan for decades.* natural disaster 天災


24. bruise [bruz] n. [C]a discolored place where the skin of a human, animal, or fruit has been injured by a blow but not broken 瘀傷

The little boy was covered in bruises after falling from the tall tree.


25. eliminate [I`lIm1&net] vt.to remove or get rid of 消弭，消除

If people think they may be allergic to a food or drink, they should eliminate it from their diet.

* eliminate = remove = get rid of* be allergic to 對…過敏


26. intensity [In`tEns1tI] n. [U]the strength or degree of something 強度

The intensity of Linda’s love for classical music led her to fly to Vienna to enter a musical school there. 詞類變化

intense [In`tEns] adj. 強烈的，劇烈的

He had an intense feeling of disappointment after being strongly criticized for his proposal.

intensify [In`tEns1&faI] vt. 加強，強化

As night closed in, the police intensified their search in the woods for the lost child.

2. Tri-State Tornado[`traI`stet tOr`nedo] n. (the ~)the most deadly US tornado, which took place on March 18, 1925, covering Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing hundreds and destroying buildings and farms 龍捲風名

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* take place = happen = occur

3. cone[kon] n. [C] a solid or hollow shape with a round base, sloping sides and a point at the top 圓錐形；圓錐物


4. electrocute[I`lEktr1&kjut] adv. to put to death by means of a powerful electric current 使觸電而死


* put to death 處死* by means of 藉著 * electric current 電流

5. pony[`ponI] n. [C] a small horse 矮種馬 (通常長到 130至 140公分左右 )


6. in...termsfrom the point of view of …從觀點來看

The novel has been well reviewed, but in sales terms it hasn’t been very successful.

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