Words for Production

1. Words for Production 1.extreme[Ik`strim]adj.the greatest possible 極端的，非常的Those girls were afraid of snakes and picked their way along with extreme caution. 詞類變化 * be afraid of 害怕

2. extreme[Ik`strim]n. [C]極限，極端 Sometimes Lisa eats too much, and sometimes she eats nothing. She goes from one extreme to the other. * eat too much = overeat *go from one extreme to the other = go to extremes 走極端

3. extremely[Ik`strimlI]adv.極其地，非常地 My cell phone is extremely useful. With it, I can call my friends anytime, anywhere. *cell phone = mobile phone = hand phone 行動電話

4. Words for Production 2.roll[rol] vi.to move steadily and smoothly along on wheels (車輛) 行駛，前進When the train rolled into the station, everyone was standing behind the yellow line.

5. Words for Production 3.deserted[dI`z3tId]adj.left empty; having no one 荒廢的，無人居住的The drunken old man said that he had seen a ghost in the deserted house, but no one believed him at all. 詞類變化 * drink 有兩個過去分詞 : drunk 用於動詞詞組(即完成式與被動語態) drunken 用於限定形容詞前位修飾

6. desert[dI`z3t]vt.遺棄 His father deserted the family when Paul was young. It was his mother who worked hard to support Paul and his sisters. *句型 : It is + 加強部份 + that / who / which + 子句 .

7. Words for Production 4.check[tSEk]vt.to examine something to see if it is safe or correct 檢查Check your answers one more time before you hand in the answer sheet. 詞類變化 * one more time = once more 再一次 * hand in = turn in 繳交 * answer sheet 答案卷

8. check[tSEk]n. [C] 檢查 He made a quick check to see if the windows were locked.

9. Words for Production 5.preparation[&prEp1`reS1n]n. [C] (usu. pl.)an arrangement for a future event 準備工作We are making preparations for the school festival. We are very excited about it. * make preparations 做準備

10. Words for Production 6.cord[kOrd]n. [C]a length of thick string or thin rope 粗繩，細索She tied the box witha cord and carried it downstairs.

11. Words for Production 7.securely[sI`kj5rlI]adv.firmly or tightly enough for safety 穩固地，牢靠地He locked the door securely and put the key in his pocket. 詞類變化

12. secure[sI`kj5r]adj.穩固的，牢靠的，緊閉的 Make the windows secure before leaving the house.

13. security[sI`kj5r1tI]n. [U]安全，平安 For security reasons, all passenger baggage on the flight was checked.

14. Words for Production 8.fasten[`f8sN]vt.to make or become firmly fixed or joined 綁緊，扣緊The flight attendant told everyone to fasten the seat belt before the plane took off. * flight attendant 空服員 * fasten the seat belt 繫好安全帶 * take off (飛機)起飛

15. Words for Production 9.rail[rel]n. [C]a fixed bar made of metal or wood, especially one to hang things on or for protection 欄杆；扶手I held on to the rail when I went down the steep stairs. * hold on to + N 抓住

16. Words for Production 10.suicide[`su1&saId]n. [U]the act of killing oneself 自殺Knowing that there was no hope for him to escape, the bank robber committed suicide. * commit suicide 自殺

17. Words for Production 11.attempt[1`tEmpt]n. [C]an effort to do something 企圖，試圖I failed in my attempt at humor. How embarrassing it was! 詞類變化 *感嘆句句型 : How + Adj/Adv + S + V !

18. attempt[1`tEmpt]vt.企圖，嘗試 He once attempted to stop smoking, but failed.

19. Words for Production 12.flexible[`flEks1bL]adj.can be bent easily; can change or be changed to suit new needs, changed conditions, etc. 有彈性的，柔韌的；可變通的Grass is much more flexible than trees. That’s why it can survive storms while trees cannot.We can do this on Saturday or Sunday; our schedule is very flexible.

20. Words for Production 13.spirit[`spIrIt]n. [C]a person’s soul, mind, or feelings 精神Mother Teresa is dead, but her spirit lives on. 詞類變化 * on (介副詞) 繼續地

21. spiritual[`spIrItS51l]adj.精神上的；心靈的 Spiritual health is as important as physical health.

22. Words for Production 14.moderately[`mAd1rItlI]adv.to a reasonable degree 適度地I can afford only a moderately priced camera. This one is too expensive. 詞類變化

23. moderate[`mAd1rIt]adj.適度的 The driver insisted that the car was traveling at a moderate speed when the accident took place. * S + insisted (堅持) + that + 假設語氣 S + insisted (堅稱) + that + 直說語氣

24. Words for Production 15.amuse[1`mjuz] vt.to cause to spend time in a pleasant manner 使…娛樂He knows how to amuse children and make them laugh. 詞類變化

25. amusement[1`mjuzm1nt]n. [C]娛樂，樂趣 Big cities have movies, concerts, theaters, and many other amusements.

26. Words for Production 16.individual[&Ind1`vIdZ51l]n. [C]a person; a single being or member, treated separately 人；個人 The rights of the individual are the most important in a free country. 詞類變化

27. individual[&Ind1`vIdZ51l]adj.個別的 Each individual leaf on the tree is different.

28. individualized[&Ind1`vIdZ51l&aIzd]adj.個人化的 Doctors feel that a more individualized approach to patients should now be adopted.

29. Words for Production 17.significant[sIG`nIf1k1nt]adj.of noticeable importance 重要的，重大的 Since his wife’s death, there has been a significant change in his attitude toward life. 詞類變化 * attitude toward… 對 …的態度

30. significance[sIG`nIf1k1ns]n. [U] 重要性 This new discovery of oil is of great significance to the country’s economy. * of great significance = very significant 非常有意義的

31. Words for Production 18.participant[p2`tIs1p1nt]n. [C]a person who takes part in an activity 參與者 The participants in the course were offered employment with the company. 詞類變化 * take part in = participate in 參加

32. participate[p2`tIs1&pet]vi.參與 The teacher asked each student in her class to participate in the discussion.

33. Words for Recognition 1.harness[`hArnIs] n. [C] (usu. sing.)a set of bands which fit under a person’s arms and fasten round his/her body in order to keep a piece of equipment in place or to prevent the person moving from a place 吊帶；皮帶；降落傘背帶 * a set of 一套 * a piece of equipment equipment為不可數名詞

34. Words for Recognition 2.canyon[`k8nj1n] n. [C]a deep, narrow, steep-sided valley usually with a river flowing through 峽谷 * Adj – Ned 為併合形容詞

35. Words for Recognition 3.bungee jumping[`b^ndZi `dZ^mpI9] n. [U]the sport of jumping off a high structure to which the jumper is attached by elastic cords so that the body springs back safely without hitting the ground or water 高空彈跳

36. Words for Recognition 4.Olympic Games[o`lImpIk Gemz] n. (the~)an international sports event held once every four years in different countries 奧林匹克運動會 * every + 基數 + 複數名詞 = every + 序數 + 單數名詞 每…

37. Idioms and Phrases 1.make sure (that)to find out for certain 確定，查明Before you leave the room, make sure all the windows are closed.

38. Idioms and Phrases 2.a set ofa group of things that belong together 一套，一組 He bought a set of six chairs for his dining table. * dining table 餐桌

39. Idioms and Phrases 3.a (little) bitto a small extent or degree 有點 The man looked a bit better after resting for a while.

40. Idioms and Phrases 4.push oneself to extreme levelsto go beyond the usual limits 達到極限 Mountain climbers push themselves to extreme levels in order to reach the top.