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The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve
the highest possible level of dissuasion of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from
one's allies.(美國外交學說一直意味著要實現多個目標，該學說旨在實現
最大限度地勸阻敵人，同時享受來自敵人的最熱烈的接待一個人的盟友。)
[diplomatic/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt̬.ɪk/:involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries(涉及外交官或國家間關係的管理.外交)]
[doctrine:/ˈdɑːk.trɪn/:a belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, that are taught and accepted by a particular group(特定群體教導並接受的一種或多種信仰，尤其是政治或宗教信仰.（尤指政治或宗教的）信條，教義，學說)]
[achieve/əˈtʃiːv/:to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort(成功完成某件事或達成目標，尤其是經過大量的工作或努力)]
[seek/siːk/:to ask for advice, help, approval, permission(請求；要求)]
[dissuasion/Dis*sua"sion/: The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing;(勸阻的行為； 勸告某事.威懾，制止)]
[simultaneously/ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/:in a way that is simultaneous = happening or being done at exactly the same time:(以同時發生的方式)]
[warmest:friendly and loving(親切友好的；熱心的，熱情的)]
[reception/rɪˈsep.ʃən/:the act of welcoming someone or something(歡迎某人或某物的行為)]
[allies/ˈæl.aɪ/:a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war(一個已經正式同意向另一個國家提供幫助和支持的國家，尤其是在戰爭期間.同盟國，盟友)]
It seems that the attack was a gratuitous act of violence.(看起來這次襲擊是一起無端的暴力行為。)
[gratuitous/ɡrəˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/:not necessary, or with no cause(of something such as bad behaviour)(不必要或沒有原因.如不良行為)]
[violence/ˈvaɪə.ləns/:actions or words that are intended to hurt people(旨在傷害他人的行為或言語。)]
The sophistication of computers is increasing.(電腦的精密程度越來越高。)
[sophistication/səˌfɪs.təˈkeɪ.ʃən/:the quality of being sophisticated(世故，老練；精密化)]
Low-income families cannot afford the luxurious products displayed in the department store.(低收入家庭買不起百貨商店展示的豪華產品。)
There is a chronic shortage of teachers.(教師長期短缺。)
[chronic/ˈkrɑː.nɪk/:(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time]
I think the sensible thing to do is call and ask for directions.(我認為明智的做法是打電話問路。)
[sensible/ˈsen.sə.bəl/:based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding(基於或根據良好的判斷力和實踐思想或理解行事.理智的；明智的)]
Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.(在你的手提箱上貼上標籤以防搞混。)
[prevent/prəˈvent/:to stop something from happening or someone from doing something(阻止某事發生或某人做某事.阻止，妨礙；預防)]
The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show’s poor rating, so he decided to invite as many celebrities as he could to join the show.(這位製片人認為，演藝界的大牌明星可以提高他的電視節目收視率，因此他決定邀請盡可能多的名人參加該節目。)
[celebrities/səˈleb.rə.t̬i/:someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business(（尤指娛樂界的）名人，明星；名流)]
Existentialism was really an umbrella term to lump together the works of several philosophers and writers.(存在主義實際上是將幾個哲學家和作家的作品聚集在一起的總稱。)
[philosopher/fɪˈlɑː.sə.fɚ/:someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life(哲學家)]
My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to reach out to new neighbors by making cookies for them.(我的祖母是一位友好的女人，喜歡通過為新鄰居做餅乾來聯繫他們。)
[reach out to sb:to try to communicate with a person or a group of people, usually in order to help or involve them（通常指為了幫助或加入其中而）與（某人）溝通，與（某人）打成一片，走進（某些人）中間]
This defeat has set back their chances of winning the competition.(這次失敗降低了他們贏得這次競賽的機會。)
[set sth back:to reduce something to a weaker or less advanced state(削弱；使倒退；使受挫)]
They're travelling across Europe by train and are planning to end up in Moscow.(他們正搭火車穿越歐洲旅行，最後一站計劃是莫斯科。)
[end up:to finally be in a particular place or situation(最後處於；最後成爲；以…告終)]
Our car broke down and we had to push it off the road.(我們的汽車拋錨了，我們只好把它推到路旁。)
[break down:If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working.(如果機器或車輛發生故障，它將停止工作。)]
El Niño has helped trigger drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry.(El Niño現像已引發了世界許多地方的干旱，使數百萬人飢餓。)
[trigger:to cause something to start(引起，引發（壞事）)]
[drought/draʊt/:a long period when there is little or no rain(長時間沒有雨或很少下雨)]
The judge sustained the lawyer's objection.(法官維持了律師的反對意見。)
[sustain/səˈsteɪn/:to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time(使某事或允許某事持續一段時間.保持，維持，使持續，使繼續)]
I felt very energized after my holiday.(假期過後，我感到精力非常充沛。)
[energize/ˈen.ɚ.dʒaɪz/:to make someone feel energetic or eager(使精力充沛，使有活力；激勵，激發)]
The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.(北方的叛亂據信是由一名高級將領唆使的。)
[instigate/ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/:to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin(通過採取一系列的行動或正式的程序引起事件或情況的發生。)]
[revolt /rɪˈvoʊlt/:If a large number of people revolt, they refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take action against authority, often violent action(如果大量人起義，他們拒絕受到控製或統治，並採取反對權威的行動，通常是暴力行動.起義暴動)]
People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the prospect of work. (遭受經濟衰退之苦的人們將從該國遷移到城市，這主要是受到工作前景的吸引。)
[prospect:the idea of something that will or might happen in the future(前景；展望；設想)]
[recession/rɪˈseʃ.ən/:a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad(一個國家的經濟不成功且經營狀況不佳的時期.（經濟）衰退期)]
Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?(你最喜歡這份工作的哪些方面？)
[aspect/ˈæs.pekt/:one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.(情況，問題，主題等的一部分)]
I called her on the pretext of needing more information.(我藉口需要更多的資訊而打了電話給她。)
[pretext/ˈpriː.tekst/:a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason(做某事的假裝原因，用於隱藏真實原因.藉口，托詞)]
Increasing the number of women in top management jobs will be a slow process.(增加高級管理職位女性的人數將是一個緩慢的過程。)
[process/ˈprɑː.ses/:a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result(過程；步驟。)]
There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.(管理部門與工人之間的溝通不足。)
[interaction/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈræk.ʃən/:an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other(交流，交往；相互作用，相互影響)]
I spend most of my time ferrying the children around.(我大部分時間都花在把孩子送來送去上了。)
[ferry/ˈfer.i/:to transport people or goods in a vehicle, especially regularly and often(運輸車輛中的人員或貨物，特別是定期和經常.（尤指定期）渡運；運送)]
The kids are watching TV in the den.
[den/den/:a room in a house or apartment, used for activities not involving work(活動室，休閒室)]
The bank is now a major provider of financial services to industry.(銀行現在是工業的主要金融服務提供者。)
[provider /prəˈvaɪ.dɚ/:someone who provides something(提供東西的人.供應者，供應商)]
Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases.(肥胖增加了各種疾病的可能性。)
[Obesity/oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i/:the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health(極度肥胖，對健康有害的事實.肥胖)]
Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive dietary calories, lack of physical activity.(肥胖最常見的原因是飲食中熱量過多，缺乏體育鍛煉。)
[commonly /ˈkɑː.mən.li/:often or usually(經常地；普通地；通常；一般)]
[excessive/ekˈses.ɪv/:too much(過分的；過度的；過多的)]
[combination/ˌkɑːm.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/:the mixture you get when two or more things are combined(當兩個或多個事物組合在一起時得到的混合物。)]
The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.(我們競選的成功超出了我們的最大期望。)
[exceeding/ɪkˈsiːd/:to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit(超過，超出（數量）；超越（規定的範圍）)]
[exacting/ɪɡˈzæk.tɪŋ/:demanding a lot of effort, care, or attention(需要很多努力，關懷或關注)]
The company has shown exceptional growth over the past two years.(該公司在過去兩年中顯示出非凡的增長。)
[exceptional:much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.(（尤指在技能、才智、品質等方面）卓越的，傑出的，不同凡響的)]
[dietary:relating to your diet(飲食的)]
Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet gain weight due to a slow metabolism is limited.(有證據支持以下觀點：一些肥胖的人由於新陳代謝緩慢而很少進食但體重增加。)
[evidence/ˈev.ə.dəns/:one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true(.證據；證明)]
[metabolism/məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm/:all the chemical processes in your body, especially those that cause food to be used for energy and growth(人體中所有的化學過程，尤其是那些導致食物被用於能量和生長的化學過程.新陳代謝)]
To supplement this , or in case of failure, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or inhibit fat absorption.(作為補充，或者在失敗的情況下，可以服用抗肥胖藥以降低食慾或抑制脂肪吸收。)
[supplement/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/:something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra(為了改善或完善而添加到其他事物中的事物； 一些額外的東西.補充物，增補物)]
The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.(國民醫療保健制度的改革將於明年實行。)
[implement/ˈɪm.plə.ment/:to start using a plan or system(實施，貫徹)]
[appetite/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/:the feeling that you want to eat food(食慾，胃口)]
[inhibit/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/:to slow down a process or the growth of something(抑制；約束)]
[absorption/əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən/:the process of taking something into another substance(將某物轉化為另一種物質的過程.吸收)]
There are various treatments for this complaint.(這種病有多種治療方法。)
[treatment:the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury(使用藥物，鍛煉等方法治愈某人的疾病或受傷)]
Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.(不立遺囑可能會給你的子女或者家庭其他成員帶來嚴重後果。)
[consequence/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/:a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient (（常指不好或不利的）結果，後果)]
He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest.(警方逮捕他時，他企圖逃跑，結果被控拒捕。)
[resist/rɪˈzɪst/:to refuse to accept or be changed by something.(抵制；阻擋；抗拒)]
In severe cases, surgery is performed or an intragastric balloon is placed to reduce stomach volume and/or bowel length, leading to earlier satiation and reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food.(在嚴重的情況下，進行手術或放置胃內球囊以減少胃體積和/或腸長，導致較早飽食並降低了從食物中吸收營養的能力)
[lead to sth:If an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen or exist.(如果某個動作或事件導致某事，則導致該事發生或存在.導致，引起)]
[severe /səˈvɪr/:causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious(非常嚴重的；劇烈的；慘重的)]
High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular dysfunction and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more.(高血壓是心血管功能障礙的一種嚴重症狀，可能是中風，心髒病發作等背後的吸煙槍。)
[cardiovascular /ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lɚ/:relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)(與心臟和血管有關（=在身體周圍輸送血液的管）.心血管的)]
[dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/:a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine(身體或機器部位的問題或故障.功能失調；機能不良)]
[symptom/ˈsɪmp.təm/:any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease(由特定疾病引起的任何疾病感覺或身體或精神變化。（疾病的）癥狀)]
An unlikely assortment of rock stars and politicians attended the charity concert.(平常很少一起出現的搖滾歌星和政界人士共同參加了慈善義演。)
[assortment/əˈsɔːrt.mənt/:a group of different types of something(一組不同類型的東西.各種各樣；混合；雜錦)]
There is some elasticity in our plans - nothing has been firmly decided yet.(我們的計劃有一定的靈活性——沒有甚麼是定死的。)
[elasticity /ˌi.læsˈtɪs.ə.t̬i/:the ability to change(靈活性；順應性)]
Most processed foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure.(大多數加工食品的鈉含量很高。 如果您從罐頭或包裝中進食，那麼您可能無所事事，無助於降低血壓。)
[processed/ˈprəʊ.sest:Processed food has had some sort of chemical or industrial treatment in order to cook it, preserve it, or improve its taste or appearance.(（食品）經過特殊加工的；處理過的)]
[condense /kənˈdens/:to reduce something, such as a speech or piece of writing, in length.(壓縮，縮短（講話或文章）)]
A group of scientists recently created a system that translates brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech.(一群科學家最近創建了一個系統，通過專注於與言語有關的身體運動。)
We have signed a contract which stipulates when the project must be completed.(我們已簽訂合同，規定何時必須完成該項目。)
[stipulate/ˈstɪp.jə.leɪt/:to say exactly how something must be or must be done(準確地說出必須完成或必須完成的事情.規定，約定；明確說明)]
It was the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, who postulated that the earth was at the centre of the universe.(就是希臘天文學家托勒密假定地球是宇宙的中心。)
[postulated /ˈpɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/:to suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed(提出一個理論，構想等作為基本原理，從中形成或發展出另一個構想.假定，假設)]
A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods.(洪水發生後，有一千人被撤離了家園。)
[evacuation/ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/:the act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe(將人從危險場所轉移到安全場所的行為)]
he glorified his business,and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more.(他讚美他的生意，我隨便對他賺不到錢感到驚訝。)
[glorify/ˈɡlɔːr.ə.faɪ/:to describe or represent something in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is(以某種使它看起來比實際更好或更重要的方式來描述或表示事物.吹捧，吹噓，美化)]
[express/ɪkˈspres/:to show a feeling, opinion, or fact 表達一種感覺，觀點或事實.陳述；表達；表露)]
"This is our fourth victory in a row," he gloated.(「這是我們連續第四場獲勝了，」他洋洋得意地說。)
[gloat/ɡloʊt/:to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck (因自己的成功或祝你好運，或別人的失敗或不幸而感到或表達極大的高興或滿足.獨自暗笑
)]
Garnish the dish with parsley before serving.(這道菜端上桌之前，上面配些歐芹點綴一下。)
[garnished/ˈɡɑːr.nɪʃ/:to decorate food with a small amount of different food(用少量不同的食物裝飾食物.在（食物）上加飾菜，（用菜）為（食物）加裝飾)]
There was a man outside the window gesticulating wildly.(有個人在窗外拼命做手勢。)
[gesticulate/dʒesˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/:to make movements with your hands or arms, to express something or to emphasize what you are saying(用雙手或手臂做出動作，表達某些東西或強調您在說什麼)]
Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our neutrality.(我們的組織不支持任何政黨，並且在各個級別都有嚴格的保障措施來保護我們的中立性。)
[neutrality/nuːˈtræl.ə.t̬i/:a neutral position, especially in a war(（尤指戰時的）中立狀態)]
[rigorous/ˈrɪɡ.ɚ.əs/:careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe(仔細查看或考慮某物的每個部分，以確保其正確或安全.嚴密的，縝密的；嚴謹的)]
[safeguards/ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/:to protect something from harm(保護某物免受傷害。保護，保衛；捍衛，維護)]
How long does it take for the chicks to grow to maturity?(小雞要多久才能長大？)
[maturity/məˈtʊr.ə.t̬i/:the quality of behaving mentally and emotionally like an adult(像成年人一樣在心理和情感上表現的質量.（心智）成熟)]
The judges have been heavily criticized for their partiality in the whole affair.(法官因在整個事件中執法不公而遭到了嚴厲批評。)
[partiality/ˌpɑːr.ʃiˈæl.ə.t̬i/:the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something(不公平地偏愛或認可某事的事實.偏袒，偏見，不公)]
By the late 70s the group's popularity was beginning to wane.
[popularity /ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/:the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people(某人或某人被許多人喜歡，喜歡或支持的事實.流行)]
The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from discrimination.
[directive/dəˈrektiv/:an official instruction(官方指示.指令，命令)]
[ensure/ɪnˈʃʊr/:to make something certain to happen(使某事肯定發生.確保；保證)]
[religion/rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/:the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship(對一個或多個神靈的信仰和崇拜，或任何此類信仰和崇拜的系統.宗教信仰；宗教)]
[belief/bɪˈliːf/:something that you believe(信仰；信念；看法)]
[orientation/ˌɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/:the particular things that a person prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does(一個人喜歡，相信，思考或通常做的事情。)]
[discrimination/dɪˌskrɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/:treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, sex, sexuality, etc.(因為一個人的膚色，性別，性行為等原因，對一個人或特定人群的待遇有所不同，特別是與對待他人的方式相比更差.歧視)]
His piano performance showed playing of disturbing immaturity. (他的鋼琴演奏顯示出令人不安的未成熟演奏。)
[immaturity /ˌɪm.əˈtʊr.ə.t̬i/:the fact of not having much experience of something(沒有太多經驗的事實)]
[disturbing/dɪˈstɝː.bɪŋ/:making you feel worried or upset(令人焦慮的，使人憂慮的；讓人心煩的)]
Teachers and other professionals are taking part in a campaign to eradicate illiteracy.(教師和其他專業人員正在參加消除文盲的運動。)
[illiteracy/ɪˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.si/:a lack of the ability to read and write(缺乏讀寫能力.文盲)]
I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.(如果你覺得電視讓你思想無法集中，我可以關掉。)
[distraction/dɪˈstræk.ʃən/:something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else(阻止某人將注意力轉移到其他事物上的事物.分心的事；分散注意力的東西)]
Jenny tried to deceive her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her.(珍妮試圖欺騙她的父母那天晚上她去哪裡，但是她的父母可以聞到她身上的煙和啤酒。)
[deceive/dɪˈsiːv/:to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage(說服某人錯誤的事實是真相，或為了自己的利益使某人不知道真相.欺騙，矇騙；隱瞞)]
The jeweller skilfully engraved the initials on the ring.(珠寶商很巧妙地把名字的首字母刻在了戒指上。)
[engrave/ɪnˈɡreɪv/:to cut words, pictures, or patterns into the surface of metal, stone, etc.(在（金屬、石頭等）上雕刻（字、圖案等）)]
The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.(物價上漲的預測已經引發了強烈抗議。)
[provoke/prəˈvoʊk/:to cause a reaction, especially a negative one(引起反應，尤其是負面反應.激怒，挑釁)]
His confident leadership inspired his followers.(他那自信的領導風采激勵著他的追隨者。)
[inspired/ɪnˈspaɪr/:to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it(使某人覺得自己想做某事並且可以做到.激勵，鼓舞)]
Koalas are often mistakenly identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos.(考拉通常以熊家族的身份出現，因此常常被誤認為是無尾熊，但在科學上，它們被歸類為與袋鼠有關的有袋動物。)
[scientifically/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪ.kəl.i/:in a way that relates to science, or uses the methods of science(以與科學有關或使用科學方法的方式)]
[classified/ˈklæs.ə.faɪd/:used to describe information that is arranged by type(用於描述按類型排列的信息.類別的
)]
[marsupial/mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/:a type of mammal from Australasia or South or Central America that is not completely developed when it is born and is carried around in a pouch (= a body part like a pocket) on the mother's body, where it is fed and protected until it is completely developed.(一種來自大洋洲或南美或中美洲的哺乳動物，其出生時並沒有完全發育，並被帶入母親身體的小袋（=口袋等身體部位）中，在那裡對其進行餵養和保護直到 完全發達。)]
She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.(她認為我們沒有為婚禮打扮得體。)
[appropriately/əˈproʊ.pri.ət.li/:in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion.(以適合或適合特定情況或場合的方式.適當地)]
He wants to find out if the companies acted illegally.(他想找出這些公司是否有違法行為。)
[illegally/ɪˈliː.ɡəl.i/:in a way that is illegal.(以非法的方式)]
She is nominally the group's guitarist, though she only learnt the instrument last February.(儘管她只是在二月才學過樂器，但名義上她還是樂隊的吉他手。)
[nominally/ˈnɑː.mə.nəl.i/:in name or thought but not in fact, or not as things really are(在名稱或思想上，但不是事實，或不是事實.名義上)]
Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double jeopardy ofage and cognitive disability.(我們對老年人的研究表明，患有癡呆症的人經常遭受兩次危險的年齡和認知障礙。)
[jeopardy/ˈdʒep.ɚ.di/:in danger of being damaged or destroyed(有被損壞或破壞的危險)]
[dementia/dɪˈmen.ʃə/:a medical condition that affects especially old people, causing the memory and other mental abilities to gradually become worse, and leading to confused behaviour.(一種特別影響老年人的醫療狀況，導致記憶力和其他心理能力逐漸變差，並導致行為混亂.（尤指老年性）癡呆)]
[cognitive/ˈkɑːɡ.nə.t̬ɪv/:connected with thinking or conscious mental processes(與思考或有意識的心理過程有關.感知的；認知的；認識力的)]
The party's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support.
[concentration/ˌkɑːn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/:the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else(認真思考您正在做的事情的能力.專注，專心)]
The animal's thick fur provides very good insulation against the arctic cold.(遮蓋物體以阻止熱量，聲音或電逸出或進入的行為，或以這種方式遮蓋物體的事實。)
[insulation/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/:the act of covering something to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering, or the fact that something is covered in this way(遮蓋物體以阻止熱量，聲音或電逸出或進入的行為，或以這種方式遮蓋物體的事實.隔熱；隔音；絕緣)]
Dignitaries from all over the world came to offer their condolences.(世界各國的要人都前來弔唁。)
[condolence/kənˈdoʊ.ləns/:sympathy and sadness for the family or close friends of a person who has recently died, or an expression of this, especially in written form (對最近去世的人的家人或親密朋友的同情和悲傷，或這種表達，特別是以書面形式.弔唁（詞）；哀悼（詞）)]
A succession of scandals and revelations hascollectively undermined the government over the past year.(在過去的一年中，一系列的醜聞和啟示共同破壞了政府。)
[succession/səkˈseʃ.ən/:a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other(彼此相繼發生的許多類似事件或人物.一連串；一系列；接連)]
[scandal:an action or event that causes a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval(（引起某行為或事件）公眾感到震驚和強烈的道德上的不贊成.醜行；醜聞；震驚；反感)]
[revelation /ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/:the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known(揭露秘密或已知事實的行為.暴露；被揭示的真相，被揭露的內情)]
[collectively/kəˈlek.tɪv.li/:as a group(集體地；全體地，共同地)]
[undermined/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/:to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually(使某人信心不足，力量不足或成功的可能性降低，或使某事變得較弱，通常是逐漸.削弱信心、權威等，損害)]
We apologize for the interruption to our transmissions this afternoon.(我們為今天下午廣播節目的中斷表示歉意)
[transmission/trænsˈmɪʃ.ən/:the process of broadcasting something by radio, television, etc., or something that is broadcast(通過廣播，電視等廣播某物或廣播某物的過程.播送，播送內容)]
Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks.(在昨天的談判中，衝突雙方都作出了讓步。)
[concessions/kənˈseʃ.ən/:something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this(被允許或放棄的東西，通常是為了結束分歧，或者是允許或給予這種同意的行為.（常指為結束爭端而作出的）認可，讓步，妥協)]
The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted.(選票還沒完全統計出來，前總統就承認失利了。)
[concessions/kənˈseʃ.ən/:the act of admitting defeat(承認失敗的行為.認輸)]
You can get travel concessions if you are under 26.(26歲以下者乘車可以獲得優惠)
[concessions/kənˈseʃ.ən/:a reduction in the usual price of something, made available to students, old people, etc.(降低了學生，老人等可以買到的東西的通常價格.（對學生、老少或失業人士的）價格優惠，減價)]]
There are several possible scenarios.(有幾種可能的方案。)
[scenario/səˈner.i.oʊ/:a description of possible actions or events in the future(可能發生的事態；設想； 場景)]
Before the invention of the at-home refrigerator in 1913, it was rare to find a strawberry in the winter or a gala apple in the spring unless it had been preserved.(在1913年家用冰箱問世之前，除非將其保存起來，否則很少在冬天找到草莓或在春天找到加拉蘋果。)
[invention/ɪnˈven.ʃən/:something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before(以前從未做過的事情，或者創造了以前從未做過的東西的過程。)]
[refrigerator/rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ə.reɪ.t̬ɚ/:a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature(一種用電在低溫下保存食物的廚房設備)]
[preserve/prɪˈzɝːv/:to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed(保護，維護；保存；保養)]
[rare/rer/:not common; very unusual(不常見; 很不尋常)]
When the option to freeze and refrigerate became available, fresh food that was in season in warmer climates could survive a trip elsewhere for consumption,removing the need for old-time preservation techniques. While no longer a necessity.(可以選擇冷凍和冷藏時，在氣候變暖時節的時,令新鮮食品可以在任何地方旅行時繼續食用，無需使用舊的保存技術。)
[consumption/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/:the act of using, eating, or drinking something(使用，飲食或喝酒的行為.食用；消費；消耗)]
The movie was not intended for public consumption.(這齣電影不打算公開放映。)
[consumption/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/:the situation in which information, entertainment, etc. is intended for a particular group of people(信息，娛樂等旨在用於特定人群的情況.（資訊、娛樂等供某類人的）專用)]
As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying.(我們整個國家對垃圾食品的消費量十分驚人。)
[consumption/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/:the amount used or eaten(使用或食用的量.消費量；消耗量)]
I reserve judgment on this issue until we have more information.
[reserve/rɪˈzɝːv/:to keep something for a particular purpose or time(為特定目的或時間保留某物.把…專門留給；把…留作；保留)]
If you get there early, reserve me a seat for me.(如果你先到那裡，給我預訂個座位。)
[reserve/rɪˈzɝːv/:If you reserve something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant, you arrange for it to be kept for your use.(如果您預訂了飛機上的座位或餐廳的桌子等東西，則請妥善保管以備使用.預訂；預約)]
While no longer a necessity, some older methods of storing foods became traditional delicacies.(雖然不再需要，但一些較舊的存儲食物的方法已成為傳統美食。)
Most children's television programmes aim to educate and entertain at the same time.(我們請了一位魔術師表演節目讓孩子們開心。)
[entertain/en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/:to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves(使一群人感興趣或開心.使有興趣；使快樂)]
We entertain a lot of people, mainly business associates of my wife's.(我們經常在家請客，主要都是我妻子的業務夥伴。)
[entertain/en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/:to invite someone to your home and give food and drink to them(邀請某人到您家，並給他們食物和飲料。)]
I thought the best way to improve my French was to live in France.(我認為提高法語水平的最佳方法是住在法國。)
[improve/ɪmˈpruːv/:to (cause something to) get better(（使某事）變得更好.改進，改善)]
John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the courtesy of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection.(約翰被任命為駐美國大使。他受到海關的禮節，他的私人行李沒有檢查。)
[courtesy/ˈkɝː.t̬ə.si/:polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark(謙恭有禮的舉止，禮貌；禮節；客氣話)]
[grant/ɡrænt/:to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way(以正式方式給予或允許某人某物.（通常指官方）同意，准予，授予)]
The country's most valuable commodities include tin and diamonds.(該國最有價值的商品包括錫和鑽石。)
[commodity/kəˈmɑː.də.t̬i/:a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold(可以交易，購買或出售的物質或產品.商品，貨物)]
If you're going into teaching, energy is a necessary commodity.(如果你要當教師這一行，就必須有充沛的精力。)
[commodity/kəˈmɑː.də.t̬i/:a valuable quality(寶貴素質)]
The situation raises important questions about solidarity among member states of the UN.(當前形勢對聯合國成員國能否團結一致這一重要問題提出了質疑。)
[solidarity/ˌsɑː.lɪˈder.ə.t̬i/:agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group(團體特別是政治團體成員之間的協議和支持.團結一致)]
Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.(許多人都不關注其母語的文法。)
[indifference/ɪnˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/:lack of interest in someone or something(不感興趣；漠不關心，冷淡)]
A powerful and corrupt elite has bled this country dry.(該國專權腐敗的權貴階層榨乾了人民的血汗。)
[elite/iˈliːt/:the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society(社會中最富有，最有力量，受過良好教育或訓練有素的群體.上層集團；掌權人物；出類拔萃的人，精英)]
He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.(40歲之前他一直是個業餘歌手，之後才轉為職業歌手。)
[amateur/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/:taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job(為了娛樂而不是工作而參加活動.業餘愛好的，非職業的)]
The products received a great deal of exposure when they were advertised during the Olympic Games.(這些產品在奧運會期間進行廣告宣傳時受到了很大的曝光。)
[received/rɪˈsiːvd/:generally accepted as being right or correct because it is based on authority(通常被認為是正確或正確的，因為它基於權威.普遍接受的；公認的；承認的)]
[exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/:the fact of an event or information being often discussed in newspapers and on the television, etc.(（在報紙或電視上的）報導，宣傳，曝光)]
[advertised/ˈæd.vɚ.taɪz/:to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it(公開或在公眾場合廣為人知，尤其是為了出售.登廣告，做廣告，宣傳；公佈；徵聘)]
They were planning to mount an invasion of the north of the country.(他們正計劃對該國北部進行入侵。)
[invasion/ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/:an occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country(軍隊或國家使用武力進入並控制另一個國家的場合.入侵，侵略)]
the annual invasion of foreign tourists(每年外國遊客的湧入)
[invasion/ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/:an occasion when a large number of people or things come to a place in an annoying and unwanted way(大量人或事以煩人和不想要的方式來到某個地方的場合
.（通常為了謀財或搞破壞而不受歡迎地）湧入，蜂擁而至
)]
They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year.(他們要求把對惡作劇電話的最高懲罰增至一年監禁。)
[penalty /ˈpen.əl.ti/:a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law.(因違反法律行為而受到的懲罰或通常的懲罰.刑罰，懲罰，處罰)]
[hoax/hoʊks/:a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick(欺騙某人的計劃，例如告訴警察在沒有炸彈的地方炸彈，或一招.惡作劇，騙局)]
Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.(科學家們認為實際上不太可能會有甚麽物種因為石油洩漏而滅絕。)
[consequence/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/:a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient(特定行為或情況的結果，通常是不好或不方便的行為或情況.（常指不好或不利的）結果，後果)]
Christine worked hard for a long time, and eventually she became a very successful businesswoman.(克里斯汀努力工作了很長時間，最終她成為了一個非常成功的女商人。)
[eventually/ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/:in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc.(最後，特別是經過長時間或大量的努力，問題等之後.最終，終於)]
The Peugeot engine has consistently outperformed its rivals this season.(Peugeot引擎本賽季一直跑贏其競爭對手。)
[consistently/kənˈsɪs.tənt.li/:in a way that does not change:(以不變的方式.一貫地)]
The president has consistently denied the rumours.
[intensively /ɪnˈten.sɪv.li/:in a way that involves a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time or small area(在短時間內或小範圍內涉及大量工作或活動的方式.密集的，集中的；加強的；深入的)]
The meat was only partially cooked.(這塊肉沒有完全煮熟。)
[partially/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl.i/:not completely(不完全地)]
You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep.(如果被剝奪了睡眠，人體就無法正常運作。)
[deprive/dɪˈpraɪv/:to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone(從某人身上拿走某物，尤其是必要或愉快的東西.如果被剝奪了睡眠，人體就無法正常運作.奪走，搶走，剝奪]