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英文兒童文學 每日單字 Week9
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Vocabularies
1condition [kənˋdɪʃən]
Definition
the state that something is in; information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; a mode of being or form of existence of a person or things
Sentence
I'll do it on condition that you pay for everything.

2attention [əˋtɛnʃən]
Definition
the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; a courteous act indicating affection; the faculty or power of mental concentration
Sentence
The son doesn't pay attention to what his father is saying.

3emergency [ɪˋmɝdʒənsɪ]
Definition
a brake operated by hand; a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; a state in which martial law applies
Sentence
In an emergency, call 119.

4crisis [ˋkraɪsɪs]
Definition
a period or moment of great danger, difficulty, or uncertainty, especially in politics or economics
Something told him that this was a crisis in their lives.

5expect [ɪkˋspɛkt]
Definition
to think that something will happen because it seems likely or has been planned ; to believe that someone or something is going to arrive; an event or person that is expected is one you think will happen or are waiting for
Sentence
We expected that you would succeed.





Vocabularies
1regard [rɪˋgɑrd]
Definition
respect for someone or something; to think about someone or something in a particular way; to look at someone or something, especially in a particular way
Sentence
No one showed the least regard for his feelings.

2dial [ˋdaɪəl]
Definition
the part of a machine or piece of equipment such as a watch, that is usually covered in glass and shows the time or a measurement; to move the numbered wheel or press the buttons on a telephone in order to make a telephone call
Sentence
The clock dial is illuminated at night.

3state [stet]
Definition
the mental, emotional, or physical condition that someone or something is in at a particular time; to formally give a piece of information or your opinion, especially by saying it clearly
Sentence
The vice president is in a state of poor health.

4reason [ˋrizn]
Definition
the cause or explanation for something that has happened or that someone has done Sentence
The reason for her absence was that she was ill.

5distinction [dɪˋstɪŋkʃən]
Definition
a clear difference between two similar things; very good and very important
Sentence
Employers should hire men and women without distinction.






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1adequate [ˋædəkwɪt]
Definition
meeting the requirements especially of a task; enough to meet a purpose; enough in quantity or of a good enough quality for a particular purpose
Sentence
What should be done to assure adequate supplies of energy?

2equivalent [ɪˋkwɪvələnt]
Definition
having the same value, purpose, job etc as a person or thing of a different kind; equal in amount or value
Sentence
His reply is equivalent to a refusal.

3cargo [ˋkɑrgo]
Definition
goods carried by a large vehicle; the goods being carried in a ship, plane, truck etc
Sentence
The ship can carry a cargo of 1, 000 tons.

4consider [kənˋsɪdɚ]
Definition
to think about something, especially about whether to accept something or do something; an opinion based on careful thought
Sentence
Please take time to consider the problem.

5rugged [ˋrʌgɪd]
Definition
land that is rugged is rough and uneven; a rugged car or piece of equipment etc is strongly built and not likely to break easily; sturdy and strong in constitution or construction
Sentence
The coastline is rugged.
You need a fairly rugged vehicle to cross the desert.






Vocabularies
1constitution [͵kɑnstəˋtjuʃən]
Definition
the system of basic laws and principles that a democratic country is governed by, which cannot easily be changed by the political party in power; the ability of your body to fight disease and illness
Sentence
The written constitution of the United States was adopted in 1787.

2construction [kənˋstrʌkʃən]
Definition
the process or method of building large buildings, bridges, roads etc; the process or method of building or making something using many parts
Sentence
The new school is still under construction.

3survive [sɚˋvaɪv]
Definition
to not die in an accident or war or from an illness; to continue to exist in spite of many difficulties and dangers
Sentence
Only two passengers survived the air-crash.

4capability [͵kepəˋbɪlətɪ]
Definition
the natural ability, skill, or power that makes you able to do something; the ability that a country has to take a particular kind of military action
Sentence
As a scientist, he has the capability of doing important research.

5vehicle [ˋviɪk!]
Definition
a thing such as a car, bus etc that is used for carrying people or things from one place to another; something that you use in order to achieve something or as a way of spreading your ideas, expressing your opinions etc
Sentence
The launch vehicle lifts the satellite into orbit.






Vocabularies
1model [ˋmɑd!]
Definition
a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be put together from separate parts; to wear clothes in order to show them to possible buyers; someone that you try to copy because they have qualities you would like to have
Sentence
The children modeled a ship out of bits of wood.

2separate [ˋsɛpə͵ret]
Definition
if something separates two places or two things, it is between them so that they are not touching each other or connected with each other
Sentence
The two communities are separated by a highway.

3autograph [ˋɔtə͵græf]
Definition
a famous person's signature that they give to someone who admires them; if a famous person autographs a book, photo etc, they sign it
Sentence
I asked the author to autograph my book.

4foul [faʊl]
Definition
in a very bad mood and likely to get angry; an action in a sport that is against the rules; to hit a ball outside the limit of the playing area in baseball; disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
Sentence
The foul air is unfit to breathe.

5sly [slaɪ]
Definition
very clever in the way that you use tricks and dishonesty to get what you want; a smile, look etc shows that you are hiding something you know from other people
Sentence
A slow sly smile was creeping around the corners of his mouth.
That sly girl managed to get her friend's job.
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