2023-01-02
| Index | Word | Pronunciation | Parts of Speech | Explanation | Translation in Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | archaeologist | /ˌɑːr.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ | noun | A person who studies human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. | 考古學家 |
| 2 | fluctuate | /ˈflʌk.tjʊ.eɪt/ | verb | Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; vary or oscillate. | 波動，變動 |
| 3 | strike | /straɪk/ | verb/noun | (Verb) Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon. (Noun) A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest. | 打擊，罷工 |
| 4 | spotless | /ˈspɒt.ləs/ | adjective | Completely clean and free from any spots or stains. | 一塵不染，清白無瑕 |
| 5 | sparkle | /ˈspɑːr.kəl/ | verb/noun | (Verb) Shine brightly with flashes of light. (Noun) A glittering flash of light. | 閃耀，閃光 |
| 6 | refinery | /rɪˈfaɪ.nəri/ | noun | An industrial installation where a substance is refined or purified. | 煉油廠 |
| 7 | enchant | /ɪnˈtʃænt/ | verb | Fill (someone) with great delight; charm or captivate. | 使陶醉，使着迷 |
| 8 | passionate | /ˈpæʃ.ən.ɪt/ | adjective | Showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief. | 充滿激情的，熱烈的 |
| 9 | veterinary | /ˈvɛt.ər.ɪ.nər.i/ | adjective/noun | (Adjective) Relating to the medical care and treatment of animals. (Noun) A person qualified to practice veterinary medicine. | 獸醫的，獸醫 |
| 10 | quay | /kiː/ | noun | A concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships. | 碼頭 |
| 11 | rejoice | /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ | verb | Feel or show great joy or delight. | 歡欣，慶幸 |
| 12 | trombone | /ˈtrɒm.bəʊn/ | noun | A large brass wind instrument with straight or flared bell and a sliding tube for changing pitch. | 長號 |
| 13 | pianist | /piˈæn.ɪst/ | noun | A person who plays the piano, especially professionally. | 鋼琴家 |
| 14 | slam | /slæm/ | verb/noun | (Verb) Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. (Noun) A loud bang caused by the forceful shutting of a door or similar. | 砰地關上，砰聲 |
| 15 | abdomen | /ˈæb.də.mən/ | noun | The part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly. | 腹部 |
2023-01-01
| Index | Word | Pronunciation | Parts of Speech | Explanation | Translation in Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | provoke | /prəˈvəʊk/ | verb | Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone. | 激怒，挑起 |
| 2 | bastard | /ˈbɑː.stəd/ | noun/adjective | (Noun) A person born of parents not married to each other. (Adjective) Illegitimate; not genuine. | 私生子，混蛋 |
| 3 | oblong | /ˈɒb.lɒŋ/ | adjective/noun | (Adjective) Having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or an oval. (Noun) An object or flat figure in an oblong shape. | 長方形，橢圓形 |
| 4 | spin | /spɪn/ | verb/noun | (Verb) Turn or cause to turn or whirl around quickly. (Noun) A rapid turning or whirling motion. | 旋轉，紡織 |
| 5 | geologist | /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ | noun | A scientist who studies the solid matter of the Earth, such as rocks and minerals. | 地質學家 |
| 6 | delta | /ˈdɛltə/ | noun | A triangular tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river, typically where it diverges into several outlets. | 三角洲 |
| 7 | fidelity | /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. | 忠誠，忠實 |
| 8 | adjacent | /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ | adjective | Next to or adjoining something else; neighboring. | 鄰近的 |
| 9 | crib | /krɪb/ | noun/verb | (Noun) A child's bed with barred or latticed sides; a manger for feeding animals. (Verb) To confine in or as if in a crib. | 嬰兒牀，抄襲；禁閉 |
| 10 | immature | /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/ | adjective | Not fully developed physically or mentally; not mature. | 未成熟的 |
| 11 | safeguard | /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ | noun/verb | (Noun) A measure taken to protect someone or something from harm or damage. (Verb) To protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure. | 保護，防護 |
| 12 | resign | /rɪˈzaɪn/ | verb | Voluntarily leave a job or other position. | 辭職 |
| 13 | envelop | /ɪnˈvɛləp/ | verb | Wrap up, cover, or surround completely. | 包圍，封套 |
| 14 | sullen | /ˈsʌlən/ | adjective | Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy. | 悶悶不樂的 |
| 15 | brandy | /ˈbrændi/ | noun | An alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice. | 白蘭地 |