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自我介紹(Introduction)實用例句

We are desirous of extending our connections in your country.
我們擬拓展本公司在貴國的業務。
We have been having a good sale of umbrellas and are desirous of expanding our market to your country.
我們的雨傘一直很暢銷,而我們想要在貴國擴展敝公司的經營市場。
We have the pleasure of introducing ourselves to you as one of the most reputable exporters.
我們有這個榮幸向您介紹敝公司是一家信譽優良的出口商。
BCQ is an ISO, UL and NSF certified company.
BCQ是一家ISO、UL和NSF合格認證的公司。
We shall be much obliged if you will give us a list of some reliable business houses in Japan .
如果您能提供敝公司一些在日本具有可靠信譽的公司名單,敝公司將感激不盡。
We would appreciate it if you could kindly introduce us in your publication as follows:
如果您能在您的出版品上刊登敝公司以下說明,敝公司將感激不盡:
We specialize in this line of business.
我們專門經營此項服務。
We have been engaged in this business for the past 20 years.
敝公司從事這個業務已經有廿年的經驗。
Because of our past years' experience, we are well qualified to take care of your interests.
因為我們過去的經驗,我們具有極佳的勝任能力來照顧您的權益。
Our company is well-established and reliable.
我們公司有口皆碑且信用可靠。
We have close business relations with the domestic private enterprises.
敝公司與國內私人企業有非常密切的商務關係。
We have four manufacturing plants in different countries: China , Japan , Spain and Philippine.
我們在不同的國家共有四個製造工廠:中國大陸、日本、西班牙及菲律賓。
We have full confidence that we will meet all your requirements.
我們有信心可以滿足您的所有需求。


提議會面(Appointment)實用例句

I'd like to make an appointment to see you.
我想要跟您約個時間見面。
Would it be possible for us to talk to Mr. Black in person
about that?
我們可否親自跟布來克先生談此事?
Mr. White would like to come and see you.
懷特先生想登門拜訪。
Could we meet and discuss the matter in a little more detail?
我們可以見面再詳細討論一下這件事嗎?
Could we get together and discuss it a little more?
我們可否見面時再多討論一下?
I wonder if it would be possible for us to meet you at your office.
能不能在你辦公室見個面?
Could I see Miss Jones sometime next week?
下個星期我能找個時間跟瓊斯小姐見個面嗎?
I'd like to meet Mr. Cruise at four o'clock in the afternoon.
下午四點我想跟克魯斯先生見個面。
I'd like to see you tomorrow if you have time.
如果您有空我想明天跟您見個面。
Should I visit you, or would you like to come over here and talk about it?
我能去拜訪您或是您要過來討論呢?
How about come to my office?
你覺得來我的辦公室如何?
I would like to talk about it more often if you have time tomorrow.
假使你明天有空,我想要多討論一下
What do you say if we talk about it at your office?
你覺得我們在你的辦公室討論如何?
I will have Debbie and Martin visit you and talk about it formally.
我會請黛比和馬丁拜訪你並正式地討論這件事。
Would you arrange a formal appointment for us?
您能為我們安排一個正式的會議嗎?


約定會面(Arrange for an appointment)實用例句

What do you think?
你覺得呢?
What do you say five o'clock?
你覺得五點如何?
When can we meet to talk?
什麼時候我們能見面談談?
When is it convenient for you?
您何時方便呢?
What time would be convenient for both of you?
您們兩個人什麼時候方便呢?
How about the day after tomorrow at five o'clock p.m.?
後天下午五點如何?
How about tomorrow night at seven o'clock? Is it OK with you?
明天晚上七點如何?你可以嗎? 
How about four o'clock in my office?
四點在我的辦公室如何?
How about next Monday or the day after tomorrow?
下星期一或是後天如何?
Are you free next Tuesday at two o'clock p.m.?
下個星期二下午兩點您有空嗎?
Could we make a tentative appointment for Friday?
我們能暫時先約在星期五嗎?
Let's tentatively say next Wednesday at four o'clock p.m..
我們暫時約定下星期三下午四點。
How about ten a.m. in my office? I will arrange this meeting.
早上十點在我辦公室如何?我會安排這次會議。
Are you free right now? I really need to talk about it with you.
你現在有空嗎?我真的必須和你討論一下。


確定會面時間(Make sure for the appointment)實用例句

See you soon.
不久之後見。
I'll see you at eleven.
那就十一點見。
Anytime you say.
什麼時候都可以。
Anytime between three and five.
三點到五點都可以。
I'm free after three o'clock.
三點以後我有空。
Which one do you prefer? Two or four o'clock?
兩點或四點你比較喜歡哪一個?  
I think three o'clock is much better.
我覺得三點比較好。
I'll be out of town next Wednesday, but anytime after that
would be fine with me.
下星期三我會出城去,在這之後我任何時間都可以。
Please call on me anytime when it is convenient for you.
歡迎來訪,只要任何時候您方便時。
Please call on me it suits you.
你方便時都隨時歡迎光臨。
Ten o'clock is fine with me.
我十點可以。
Just give me a call before you come over.
你來之前打個電話給我就可以了。
I'm looking forward to meeting Mr. Jackson.
我期待和傑克森先生見面。
We are really looking forward to this appointment.
我們真的很期待這次的會面。
We'll be expecting you all.
我們期待您們的光臨。
We'll be waiting for Henry and Eileen.
我們恭候亨利和愛琳的光臨。


無法如期會面(Cancel the appointment)實用例句

I'm sorry, I have an appointment with one of my clients tomorrow.
抱歉,我和我的一個客戶明天有約會。
I'm afraid I'm busy all day tomorrow.
恐怕明天我會忙一整天。
I am afraid I couldn't make it.
我恐怕無法到達。
I am afraid it is a little late for me.
我覺得對我而言恐怕有一點晚。
I'm expecting some visitors tomorrow morning.
明天早上我要接待一些客人。
Carl said he is unable to be there.
卡爾說他無法到達那裡了。
Something urgent has happened. We won't be able to make it tomorrow.
有急事發生。明天我們去不成了。
I'm afraid Mr. Jones has to cancel your appointment.
恐怕瓊斯先生必須取消和你(們)的約會。
I am not sure. I have to check my schedule.
我不確定,我要查看我的行程。
I don't know. I am afraid I will be busy all day long tomorrow.
我不知道。我擔心我明天一整天都會很忙。
I am not sure about it. Can I inform you later this week?
這件事我不確定,我可以本週晚一點通知你嗎?
Would you like to decide on another time?
您要不要選定別的時間?
Louise and I have to cancel tomorrow's appointment.
路易斯和我必須取消明天的約會了。
Neil asked me to inform you that he is not going to visit you tomorrow. Something happened, so he has to fly to Hong Kong this afternoon.
尼爾要我通知你,他明天無法去拜訪你了。發生一些事,所以他今天下午要飛去香港。


更改、延後會面(reschedule、postpone)實用例句

I don't think it's a good idea. I couldn't make it.
我覺得這不是一個好點子。我可能辦不到。
I'm afraid I'll have to postpone the appointment.
恐怕我必須把約會延期。
Can we make our appointment a little later?
我們的約會可以往後延些時間嗎?
Could you change the schedule for me?
你能幫我更改時程嗎?
You did change the appointment, didn't you?
你有更改約會的時間吧?沒有嗎?
I ask you to postpone tomorrow's appointment.
我要求你把明天的約會延期。
I have to go to Hong Kong this afternoon.
我今天下午必須去香港。
We may be a little late but please wait for us.
我們可能會晚一點到,但是請等我們。
Would you like to reschedule the appointment?
您要重訂會面時間嗎?
How about Thursday at the same time?
星期四同一個時間好嗎?
How does Friday at the same time sound to you?
您覺得星期五同一個時間如何?
Would you please tell Andrew I have to postpone our meeting?
能請你告訴安德魯我必須將會面延後嗎?
I prefer not to postpone the schedule.
我比較傾向不要延後行程。
I would rather not change the time.
我倒寧願不要更改時間。


提議(Proposal)實用例句

My proposal is that~
我的提議是~
Here is what I propose~
以下是我的提議~ 
My proposal has two parts. They are~
我的提議分為兩個部分,也就是~
We should be glad if you would help us with your suggestions.
如果您能提供我們您的建議,我們將會非常高興。
There are a few points which I'd like to bring up concerning the contract.
關於合約,我想提出幾點看法。
We are confident that if you give us any opportunity to deal in your products, the result will be entirely satisfactory to you.
假使您能給敝公司這個機會銷售貴公司的商品,我們有信心結果將令您非常滿意。
We feel you will be interested in our new products which are shortly to introduce to the trade.
我方認為貴公司會對我方甫上市的新產品感到興趣。
According to my proposal, don't you think about it?
根據我的計畫,你不仔細考慮一下嗎?


代理權(Agency)實用例句

We are very interested in acting as your agent.
敝公司對擔任貴公司代理一事非常感興趣。
We are sure that you know very well the advantages of representations.
敝公司確信貴公司非常了解代理商的好處。
We shall be much pleased to act as your sole agent in Sweden for your products.
我們非常樂意能成為貴公司在瑞典的獨家代理商。
We ask to be the exclusive agency for your computers in Taiwan.
敝公司請求作為貴公司電腦在台灣的獨家代理商。
We would like to express our interest to be the supplier that you are looking for.
敝公司對成為貴公司正在找尋的供應商具有興趣。
We should be glad if you would consider our application to act as agent for the sale of your products.
假使貴公司願意考慮敝公司所提成為貴公司商品銷售的代理商,敝公司將非常欣喜。
We write to ask if you are interested in extending your export business to Taiwan by appointing us agents for the sale of your products.
敝公司來函欲了解,貴公司是否有意指定敝公司為銷售代理商,拓展出口商品至台灣銷售的業務。
We'd like to be your agent handing your export trade with Europe.
敝公司願做貴公司的代理,辦理貴公司對歐洲的出口貿易。
With many years' marketing experience, we offer our service as your agent in Canada.
我們在此行業中已有多年經驗,可以提供擔任貴公司在加拿大的代理服務。
With many good connections in the line, we write to act as your agent in Spain.
我們在此行業中已建立良好的關係,敝公司足以提供擔任貴公司在西班牙的代理業務。
Because you are not directly represented in Taiwan, we'd like to offer to be your agent.
因為貴公司在台灣還沒有直接的代理人,我們欲提供擔任貴公司在台灣的代理商。
We are desirous of expanding the business and propose a sole agency agreement for your magazines for duration of ten years.
我們意欲擴大業務,今提出成為貴公司雜誌為期十年的獨家代理協議。
Regarding your proposal to represent us for the sale of our sporting cloth, we have decided to appoint you as our general agency in France.
關於貴公司建議銷售我方運動服飾,我們已決定委託貴公司為我方在法國的銷售總代理。
Thank you for your letter of September 30 in which you indicate your desire to act as our sole agent for our products in Taiwan.
很感謝 您九月卅日 來信,說明貴公司欲成為敝公司商品在台灣的代理商。
We have now made our decision to accept your proposal and to appoint you as our sole agent in Norway.
我們已經決定並接受貴公司的計劃,指定貴公司為我方在挪威的獨家代理商。
We have appointed you as our sole agent in Italy for a period of five years.
我們指定貴公司為我方在義大利為期五年的獨家代理商。
We appreciate your request to act as our agent in your country, but we think it is premature for us to enter into agency agreement at the present stage.
感謝貴公司要求成為我方在貴國的代理,但我們認為現階段簽訂代理協議尚為時過早。
Regarding the question of agency, we should think it is not about the right time for us to consider it.
關於代理的問題,我們認為現在不是討論此問題的時機。
Unfortunately, we have already signed a contract for a period of five years with another supplier in Taiwan.
不幸地,我們已經與另外一位在台灣的供應商簽訂了五年的合約。
We are obliged to decline your offer of sale agency proposal.
我們被迫拒絕您所提關於銷售代理的計劃。
We regret that we can't grant your request as we have already appointed an agent in your country.
很遺憾,敝公司不能答應貴公司的要求,因為敝公司已經在貴國指定了代理商。
We have decided to entrust BCQ with the exclusive agency for our products in Italy.
我們已經決定委託BCQ為我方商品在義大利的獨家代理。
Thank you for your letter of September 25, in which you show your interest in being our supplier.
謝謝您九月廿五日來函表示有興趣成為敝公司的供應商。


詢價(Inquiry)實用例句

We would like to make an inquiry.
我們想要詢價。
We would like to know the price exclusive of tax of your PDA.
我們想要知道你們的PDA不含稅的價格。
A client of mine enquiries for 100 cases Black Tea.
我的一個客戶詢價100箱紅茶。
We are desirous of your lowest quotations for hair driers.
我們想要貴公司頭髮吹風機的最低報價。
I'm buying for chain stores in Australia. They are interested in Chinaware. I'd like to make an inquiry.
我是為澳洲的連鎖店採購商品,他們對瓷器非常感興趣。我想詢價。
Please send us your best CIF quotation for micro wave ovens.
請報給我們微波爐最優惠的CIF價格。
When quoting, please state terms of payment and time of delivery.
貴方報價時,請註明付款條件和交貨時間。
The above inquiry was forwarded to you on January 15, but we haven't received your reply until now. Your early offer will be highly appreciated.
上述詢價已於一月十五日發給貴公司,可是我們到現在還沒收到你方答覆,請早日報價,不勝感謝。
We have many enquiries for the under-mentioned goods.
我們收到許多下述貨品的詢價單。
Will you please send us a copy of catalogue, with details of the prices and terms of payment?
請寄給我方一份型錄,並註明價格和付款條件。
Please quote us yuor best offer for the above inquiry based on FOB Taiwan as well as CIF New York.
請提供以上產品報價,以FOB台灣和CIF紐約為報價條件。


報價(Offer)實用例句

Thank you for your inquiry. Please tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offers.
感謝貴方詢價。請告訴我們貴方所需數量以便我方報價。
We welcome your enquiry of July 30 and thank you for your interest in our products.
很高興收到你 們七月卅日 的詢價,並感謝你們對敝公司產品的興趣。
We would love to make an offer about sporting T-shirts.
我們很願意對運動T恤提報價。
I take great pleasure in receiving your offer letter dated May 10, 2003 on the running shoes.
我很高興收到您二OO三年五月十日有關運動鞋的報價。
We have received your enquiry and will give you a quotation for 100 dozens of table lights as soon as possible.
我們已收到你方詢價,將儘快提供貴公司一百打的桌上型電燈的報價。
Any increase or decrease in the freight after the date of sale shall be for the buyer's account.
出售日後運費如有上漲或下跌,均歸買方負擔。
We enclosed a copy of our price list.
隨信附上一份我們的價格清單。
All prices are subject to change without notice.
所有的報價隨時會更動,恕不另行通知。
This quotation is subject to your reply reaching here on or before January of 20.
此報價以 在一月廿日 或一月廿日 之前收到你的答覆才有效。
As the prices quoted are exceptionally low and likely to rise, we would advise you to accept the offer without delay.
由於所報價格特別低,並可能漲價,建議貴公司立即接受此報價。
Please find the attached information and our best offer for our products.
請參考附件資料和我們所提供最優惠的產品價格。
We hope you will be satisfied with our samples and quotations.
我們希望貴公司能對我們的樣品和報價感到滿意!
The Japanese quotation is much lower.
日本的報價就比較低。
This is a combined offer on all or none basis.
此為聯合報價,必須全部接受或全部不接受。
We renew our offer of April 10 on the same terms and conditions.
我方基於原來條件更新 四月十日 之報價。
The quotation is subject to prior sale.
這個報價有權先售。


議價(Bargain)實用例句

The price you offered is out of line with the market, so it is beyond what is acceptable to us.
你方的報價與市場情況不相符,故我方無法接受。
Your suggested price is rather on the low side.
你方建議的價格偏低。
It is the lowest price that we can offer you now.
這是現在我們所能提供最便宜的價格。
The price we offered has hit bottom and will soon pick up.
我們提供的報價已達到最低點,不久價格就會回升了。
The price is in line with the prevailing market and there is no room for reduction.
價格與目前市價一致,沒有降價的餘地了。
We may offer you a special discount of 10%.
我們可能提供你們九折的特別折扣。
I am afraid your price is above our limit.
你們的價格恐怕超出了我們的界限。
The quotations we received from other sources are much lower.
我們從別處接到的報價要低得多。
We feel sorry that your price is more expensive than the BCQ's price for this article.
我們很遺憾發現貴公司的價格較BCQ(公司)的價格來得高。
Should you revise your price, say, ten percent lower than the quoted one, we might persuade end users to conclude a deal.
假如你方能修改報價,比如降低10%,我們有可能說服客戶成交。
We don't think we could cut our price to that extent as required.
我們無法把價格降到你方提出的限度。
If you can make the prices a little easier, we shall probably be able to place an order.
如果您能再降一點價格,我們也許會下訂單。
Is it possible to shade the prices a little?
有沒有可能降一點價格?
We will place a trial order with you if the prices are competitive.
如果價格具競爭性,我們將會下試驗性訂單。


樣品、目錄(Sample, Catalogue)實用例句

We are sending you some free samples.
我方寄給您一些免費樣品。
As requested in your letter dated October 12, we sent you the samples by air parcel on October 20.
回覆您在十月十二日的要求,我們 在十月廿日 用空運包裹寄給您樣品。
We enclosed a copy of our latest catalogue, as requested in your letter of November 8.
回覆您十 一月八日 的來函要求,隨信附上我們最新的目錄。
Four samples per each item were sent today via UPS Eepress.
我們已於今天將每款各四個樣品以UPS快遞寄出。
Please give us your specific inquiries upon examination of the above as we presume they will be received favorably in your market.
在檢視過以上的樣品後,請告知您的特別需求,相信必能符合市場的需求。
We are sure that these samples will meet your requirement.
我們確信此樣品會符合您的需求。
Enclosed is our new catalogue.
附件是我們新的型錄。
I have received your full set catalogue. I am very interested in your products.
我已收到貴公司所提供的整份目錄。我對貴公司的產品非常感興趣。
Thank you for the samples, which you sent to us on Sep.10.
謝謝您 九月十日 寄給我們的樣品。
We have received your catalogues, samples and price lists.
敝公司已收到貴公司的目錄、樣品和價格表。
Please let us know if our offer does not contain what you want in order to send you further samples.
假使我們的報價不包含您想知道的資訊,煩請告知以便寄樣品給您。
We have effected shipment under your L/C No. 123 issued by City Bank.
我們已經按照您在花旗銀行所開立編號123號信用狀規定裝船。
Please let me know ahead the amount if payment is required for the samples.
若樣品要收費,請事先告知。


回覆(Reply)實用例句

We are looking forward to your prompt reply.
我們期待您的立即回覆。
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.
我們期待盡快得到您的回覆。
Please let us know your decision immediately.
請立即讓我們知道您的決定。
We have received your letter of March 3 about the quotation.
我們已經收到您 三月三日 有關報價的信件。
I take great pleasure in receiving your offer letter dated September 10, 2003.
我很高興收到您二OO三年九月十日的報價。
Would you please tell us your suggestions within 10 days?
能請您讓我們在十天內知道您的建議嗎?
Thank you for your order. We accept it and will dispatch the goods early August.
謝謝您的訂單。我們接受此訂單,並將於八月初交貨。
Please read the third paragraph of our letter No. 125 of August 5 so that you will get all the facts.
請閱讀敝公司 八月五日 編號125信件的第三段內容,您就可以瞭解所有的事情。
Let me begin by thanking you for keeping me informed of your latest catalogue.
首先感謝您通知我有關貴公司的最新款型錄。
We have received your letter of July 25.
我們已經收到您七月廿五日的信件。
Please answer promptly.
請立即回覆。
We look forward to receiving your reply in acknowledgement of this letter.
我們期望能收到您有關於此事的回覆。
Many thanks for your enquiry of Sep. 30 about our products.
感謝 您九月卅日 來函詢問我方的產品。
In reply to your letter of March 15, We enclose a copy of our revised catalogue.
回覆您三月十五日來函,我方附上一份我們更新的目錄。
All details are shown in our price list.
所有的細節都顯示在我方的價格明細中。
We are ready to supply any quantity of your order.
我方準備好提供貴公司訂單所需之數量。
We are happy for your letter of Jan. 10 and are obliged to learn that you are interested in our products.
感謝您 一月十日 的來信,很高興知道你對我方的產品有興趣。


訂購前(Before order)實用例句

We are going to make an order.
我們打算下訂單。
We've settled the terms for the contract in general, and we are going to prepare to place an order.
我們大體上已將合約條款都談妥了,接著我們就要準備下訂單了。
We are going to place an order. Please let us know what you can offer in this line as well as your sales terms, such as mode of payment, time of delivery, discount, etc.
我們欲訂購。請告訴我方你們能提供什麼樣的產品,以及你們的銷售條件,如付款方式、交貨日期、折扣等。
I don't think we would make a good[bad] purchase.
我不認為我們會用廉價[高價]購買。
Samples must arrive in Hong Kong before the beginning of December, otherwise the goods are useless.
樣品必須在12月初以前送達香港,否則所訂貨物都將無效。
We regret that we are not in a position to accept your order.
站在我們的立場,將無法接受您的訂單。
As we are booking heavy orders every day, we would advise your order without loss of time.
因為我們每天都接到非常多的訂單,我們建議您應該不要猶豫立即訂購。
Your orders have discontinued since the settlement of a claim you approved for the damaged goods of your order No. 9215.
自從通過貴公司索賠編號第9215號的訂單的損失後,貴公司的訂單就沒有再繼續了。
Once the order is confirmed, we need you to give us a pre-advice two weeks ahead your placing an order for we need to prepare the materials.
一旦訂單確認後,請在下訂單的前兩週預先通知我方,因為我們需要準備這張訂單的材料。
We are ready to place an order with you, but only one condition is that goods are confined to Taiwan.
我準備向你們訂貨,但是唯一的條件是,貨物只限賣給台灣的公司。


已訂購(Make an order)實用例句

Thank you for your Order No. 1130-1.
謝謝您編號1130-1的訂單。
The Japanese are in the market for buying shoes.
日本人正想購買鞋子。
We are pleased to receive your Order No. 1130-1 and confirm acceptance of it.
很高興接到貴公司編號1130-1的訂單,並確認予以接受。
We have placed an order for the articles with the firm.
我們已向那家公司訂購了這些物品。
Thank you for the samples, which you sent to us on June 20. We are pleased to place an order as specified on the enclosed order sheet.
謝謝 您六月廿日 寄給我們的樣品。我們很樂意訂購隨信所附訂單詳列的貨品。
We have received your catalogue and price list, and now we order the following goods at the prices named.
已收到你方目錄和價格表,現按照所標示價格訂購下列貨物。
Please notify us of the purchase number.
請告知我們訂單的編號。
We shall fulfill your order by November 30.
我們會在 十一月卅日 前完成您的訂單需求。
In reply to your letter of October 5 quoting us the prices of apples, we are pleased to place an order as mentioned in the enclosed sheet.
茲回覆你方 十月五日 蘋果的報價函,現如所附訂單,敝公司欲下訂單。
The following products have been selected from your price list; please supply them to us immediately.
從貴公司的價格表中,我方已選購以下的商品,請將商品立即提供給我方。 
Please execute the following order according to your quotation of Sep. 30.
請根據貴公 司九月卅日 所提供之報價,執行以下的訂單。
The quality of the Order No. 203 must be the same as your samples.
訂單編號203的商品品質必須和你們的樣品一樣。
Please confirm receipt of the Order No. 203.
請確認訂單編號203。
If this order is satisfactorily filled, we will place large orders with you.
如果這次訂購令我方滿意,我方將會向貴公司下更大的訂單。


運送(Delivery of goods)實用例句

Please inform us of the shipping date.
請通知我們裝船的日期。
Please ship the enclosed order immediately.
請立即安排所附訂單的出貨事宜。
Please tell us when our order will be shipped.
請告知我們的訂單何時會裝船。
Please also indicate the delivery time in your quotation sheet.
請在報價單中註明交貨時間。
We are pleased to inform you that your order has been shipped.
我們在此通知您,您的訂單已經運送出貨了。
As the goods you ordered are now in stock, we will ship them without fail immediately.
因為貴公司訂購的商品尚有存貨,敝公司將立即安排出貨。
Your order for 300 doz. umbrellas will be shipped at the end of this month. You should receive them early next month.
您的三百支雨傘的訂單會在這個月底裝船出貨。您應該會在下個月初收到這批貨。
We are pleased to place the following orders with you if you can guarantee shipment from Taipei to Seattle by November 10.
若貴公司能保證在十 一月十日 前將貨物由台北運至西雅圖,則我方樂於向你訂購下列貨物。
In consideration of your difficulties, we will leave the L/C as it stands and effect shipment without asking for amendment.
考慮到你方的困難,我們將照原信用狀規定裝船,不要求修改。
The shipment date is approaching. It would be advisable for you to open the L/C covering your order No. 2986 so as to enable us to effect shipment within the stipulated time limit.
船期即將來臨,建議你們開立訂單編號2986的信用狀以便我方在規定的時間內裝船。
Please do your best to ship our goods by S. S. “Hope”.
請盡量以「希望」號輪船裝運我方貨物。
It is due to arrive at Hong Kong on September 30 , and confirm by return that goods will be ready in time.
預計 於九月卅日 抵香港。請函覆確認,貨物將按時備妥。
Something unexpected compels us to seek your cooperation by advancing shipment of the goods under S/S No. 5691 from October. to July.
意外的情況迫使我們尋求你方配合,請將第5691號售貨確認書裡貨物裝運期由十月份提前到七月。
The shipping documents are to be delivered to you against payment only.
裝運單據將於付款後交至貴公司。


出貨、包裝(Shipment、Packing)實用例句

Let us have your instructions for packing and dispatch.
請告知包裝及裝運之所需指示。
These are fragile.
這些是易碎品。 
Most of them will be liable to go broken on arrival.
大多數到貨時容易破損。
Could you use cartons?
你們能不能用紙箱?
Could you use wooden cases instead?
你們能不能改用木箱?
I am afraid the cartons are not strong enough.
我擔心裝貨的紙箱不夠結實。
We suggest that you strengthen the cartons with double straps.
我方建議用兩根包裝帶加固紙箱。
This kind of packing costs more.
這種包裝費用更多。
This kind of packing is much cheaper.
這種包裝比較便宜。
I would appreciate it very much if you could deliver the goods by this Friday.
如果你們能在這個星期五前出貨,敝公司將不勝感激。
It will be around December when a new stock is supplied.
大概要到十二月左右始有新貨供應。
I will let you know as soon as the new supply is available.
當有新貨時,我會盡快通知你。
In spite of our effort, we find it impossible to secure space for the shipment owing to the shortage of shipping space.
雖然敝公司已盡最大努力,卻因為船位不足而無法保證交期。
We find both quality and prices of your products satisfactory and enclosed the order for prompt supply.
敝公司對貴公司的產品的品質和價格均感滿意,現寄上訂單,請供應現貨。
I'm sorry to say that your delivery is a week behind schedule.
很抱歉,你方的交貨時間比計劃日程晚了一個星期。
As the market is sluggish, please postpone the shipment of the order No. 203 goods to August.
由於市場疲軟,請將敝公司訂單編號203延遲至八月出貨。


商品解釋(Explanation of goods)實用例句

Would you compare our samples with the goods of other firms?
您可以將我們的產品和其他公司的產品作一個比較嗎?
Our model ER586 refrigerator is designed on modern lives and gives.
我們ER586型號的冰箱是為現代化生活及需求所設計。
So you will agree that it is the outstanding goods for economy.
您一定會同意這是市場上非常出色的商品。
We have none in stock now.
我們現貨中沒有此商品。
We are sorry that we do not have these goods.
很抱歉,我們沒有這些商品。
As our stocks are running short[low][out], we would advise your order soon.
因為我們的現貨逐漸短缺[減少][售完],我方建議貴公司盡快下訂單。
We regret this article is out of stock.
很抱歉,此貨物已無存貨。
Your glasses are very popular in Europe.
貴方的眼鏡在歐洲很受歡迎。
In respect to quality, I don't think that other fruits can compare with our fruits.
在質量方面,其它水果品質很難和我們的水果相比。
I think we can strike a bargain with you if your goods are competitive.
我認為如果產品有競爭力,我們就可以達成交易。
We are pleased to find that your materials appear to be of good quality.
我們很高興發現貴公司的產品品質相當優良。
You can find that our products are of high quality.
您可以發現,我方的產品質量高。


付款(Payment)實用例句

Attached is an invoice.
隨信附上發票。
We request your immediate payment.
我們要求您立即付款。
You should pay an invoice for$500.
根據發票,您應該付款五百元。
We won't accept payment in cash on delivery, but may consider payment in cash with order.
我公司不接受貨到付款的支付方式,但可以考慮隨單付款的支付方式。
We insist on payment in cash on delivery without allowing any discount.
我公司堅持貨到付款,不打任何折扣。
You should make payment against our documentary draft upon presentation.
貴公司應憑敝公司的跟單匯票於見票時付款。
The amount concerned was forwarded to your account of  the Taipei Bank by telegraphic transfer today.
上述的金額已於今日電匯至貴公司台北銀行的帳號。
We insist on payment by irrevocable sight L/C.
我公司堅持憑不可撤銷的即期信用狀付款。
Payment shall be made CWO by means of T/T or M/T.
裝貨付款費用應以電匯或信匯的方式。
Our terms of payment are by irrevocable L/C payable by sight draft against presentation of shipping documents.
我們的支付方式是用不可撤銷的信用狀支付,憑裝運單據見票付款。
Payment by L/C will give the best protection to the exporters.
用信用狀付款為出口商提供了最好的保護。
Please extend the L/C to July 20.
請將信用狀的有效期限延 至七月廿日 。
According to our Accounting Department records, your payment of NT$200,000 for your P/O#4512 is overdue since September 1.
根據我方會計部門的資料,貴公司訂單編號4512廿萬元台幣的款項,自 九月一日 起便已逾期未繳納。
Our Accounting Department records indicated that US$800 had not been paid due to an oversight on your part.
我們的會計部門的記錄指出,美金八百元是因貴公司的疏忽而尚未結清。
We hope you will take actions to assist us with our financial difficulties.
希望你方採取措施,幫助我們克服資金困難。
We will not accept L/C 45 days. Please change it to L/C at sight.
我們無法接受見票四十五天後付款的條款,請將之修改為即期信用狀。
Please see the enclosed copy of our wire payment.
請參考附件的電匯繳款影本。


協調(Negotiation)實用例句

Shall I suggest that we meet each other half way?
讓我們各作一半的讓步吧。
We should be glad to hear at your earliest convenience the terms and conditions on which you are prepared to supply.
能得知您盡早準備提供商品,我方將不勝感激。
We would say that it was unwise of you to have done that.
我們只能說您的所為是非常不明智的。
It seems to us that you ought to have done that.
似乎對我們而言,您應該做那件事。
We are afraid we can not comply with your request.
我們恐怕無法順從您的要求。
We welcome an opportunity of discussing a contract with you.
我們竭誠歡迎和您討論合約事宜。
I do appreciate the effort you're making towards concluding this transaction.
我很感謝你為達成這筆交易所做的努力。
Thank you again for your proposal and your understanding of our position will be appreciated.
感謝您的建議,對於您體諒我們的立場,我們不勝感激。
According to our arrangement only through the BCQ Company, can we export our products to American.
根據我們的計畫,唯有透過BCQ公司,我們才能出口我們的商品到美國。
I am so sure we can do something to help you.
我確定我們能作些事來幫助你。
It's no problem for us to sign a contract with you.
對我們來說和貴公司簽約不成問題。  
If negotiation fails, it shall be settled by conciliation.
如果協商失敗,就需要調解。


抱怨、賠償(Complaint、Claim)實用例句

We have to complain to you about the damage in shipment which has caused us so much trouble.
我們不得不向你方抱怨,裝運的破損給我方造成很大的麻煩。
We regret to inform you that the goods shipped per S.S. “Beauty”arrived in such an unsatisfactory condition.
我們遺憾地告知你方由「美女」號輪船運來的貨物令人十分不滿。
The importer has filed a complaint with our corporation about poor packing of the goods.
進口商為貨物的差勁包裝向我公司提出抱怨。
We can assure you that such a thing will not happen again in future deliveries.
我們向你方保證這樣的事件在以後的出貨中不會再度發生。
As regards inferior quality of your goods, we claim a compensation of NT$100,000.
由於你方產品質量低劣,我方要求你方賠償十萬台幣。
We can't but lodge a claim against you.
我們不得不向你方提出索賠。
We hope you would compensate us for the loss.
希望你方賠償我方損失。
In order to solve the problem, we ask for compensation for the loss.
為了解決問題,我們所受的損失要求賠償。
The claim is unfounded.
索賠理由不充分。
We are not liable for the damage.
我方對損失沒有責任。
It is a case of force which is beyond our control.
這是人力無法控制的「不可抗拒」事故。


道歉(Apology)實用例句

We still feel sorry for the trouble that has caused you much inconvenience.
我們仍然很抱歉對您造成這麼多不方便的困擾。
We reiterate that we will make every effort to avoid similar mistake in our future transactions.
我們重申我們會盡一切努力,去避免未來處理事務時發生類似的錯誤。
We regret to inform you that we are not in a position to enter into business relations with any firms.
我們很遺憾地通知您,我們無法和任何公司洽談商務事宜。
We are terribly sorry that we made so trouble for you.
很抱歉我們為貴公司製造了這麼多的麻煩。
Please accept our deepest apology for any inconvenience this matter has caused you.
請接受敝公司對此事所造成之不便的深深歉意。
I feel sorry that I am not able to make a corresponding move.
我為自己不能做相應的讓步深感遺憾。
We hope this unfortunate incident will not affect the
relationship between us.
我希望這一不幸事件將不會影響你我之間的關係。
We are sorry for the short delivery.
我們為交貨量短缺向貴公司致歉。
We are terribly sorry to learn from you that the quality of
goods is not satisfactory to you.
我們為產品品質無法令貴公司滿意而感抱歉。
We are sorry to learn that your goods were badly damaged during transit and the insurance company will compensate you for the losses according to the coverage arranged.
我們很遺憾得知你方貨物在運送途中嚴重受損,保險公司將按照投保險種賠償損失。


結語(Ending)實用例句

We solicit your close cooperation with us in this matter.
我們懇求您對於此一事件能給予協助和合作。
Your courtesy will be appreciated, and we earnestly await your reply.
對於您的協助我們將感激不盡,敝公司將靜待您的回音。
We are confident to give our customers the fullest satisfaction.
我們有信心能提供給我們的客戶最完整的滿意。
Thank you for the trouble you've taken in this matter.
謝謝你為這件事費心了。
Thank you again for your proposal.
再次感謝您的企劃案。
We hope to be of service to you and look forward to your comments.
以上希望能對您有所幫助,也靜待您的指教(意見)。
We are ready to be at your service and await your order.
感謝有這個榮幸為您服務,並靜待您的訂單。
Please call me any time if you have any questions.
如果你有任何問題,歡迎您隨時打電話給我。
We are looking forward to your reply.
我們期待您的回覆。
We are looking forward to your immediate answer.
我們期待您的立即答覆。
We should appreciate hearing from you immediately.
能立即知道您的消息我們將不勝感激。
When an opportunity arises in the future, we'll contact you again.
將來有機會,我們將再與您取得聯繫。
Looking forward to entering into a business relationship with you.
期待與貴公司建立合作關係。
We look forward to the pleasure of hearing from you.
我們期待您的回音。
We recommend this matter to your prompt attention.
我們建議您立即針對此事回覆。
If there is anything remaining unclear, you are always the most welcome to contact us.
如果有任何不清楚的地方,歡迎隨時與我們聯絡。
Looking forward to your prompt action on this matter.
期待貴公司對於此事採取迅速的措施。
Thank you for your cooperation.
感謝您的合作。
Thank you for your kind reply on above request.
感謝您對上述要求的善意回覆。 
If you need any information, please contact us or visit our website.
如果您有任何問題,歡迎您與我們聯絡或瀏覽我們的網站。
We advise you to visit our website: http://www.yadan.com.
我方建議您瀏覽我方的網站。
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.
若有任何問題,請不要猶豫與我聯絡。


常用名詞彙整

開發Promotion
1. look for尋找~
2. be famous for因~聞名
3. express our interest to對~感興趣
4. establish [enter into] relations建立關係
5. take this opportunity to把握機會
6. visit our website參觀網站
7. contact us聯絡我方
8. be satisfactory with[to]對~滿意
9. good business relationship極佳的商務關係
10. high-quality高品質
11. full-equipped設備完善
12. the most reputable company最具信譽的公司
13. be certified firm具合格認證之公司

訂單Order
1. Order No. 203[P.O.#203]訂單編號203
2. place[make] an order下訂單
3. [initial]trial order [初始]試驗性訂單
4. confirm[accept] an order確認[接受]訂單
5. be on order已在訂購
6. give an order for~訂購~
7. execute[fulfill] an order生產訂單
8. cancel an order、cancellation of an order取消訂單
9. withhold the production暫停生產
10. fulfill the obligation on a contract履行合約
11. place an order with someone for~向某人訂購~

查詢Enquiry
1. make an inquiry詢價
2. credit enquiry信用查詢
3. credit status信用狀況
4. creditability信用
5. financial standing財務狀況
6. mode of doing business交易方式
7. in detail、full details細節
8. products[productions]、goods 產品
9. price list規格明細
10. import[export] price進[出]口價
11. sample樣品
12. terms of payment付款方式
13. time[date] of delivery交貨時間[日期]

報價Offer
1. catalogue、latest catalogue目錄、最新目錄
2. quote someone向某人報價
3. unit [selling][retail]price單價[售價][零售價]
4. counter offer議價
5. term of payment 付款條件
6. delivery date交貨日期
7. imported [exported] goods進[出口]商品
8. quality品質
9. quantity數量
10. material原料
11. quotation報價單
12. the price exclusive[inclusive] of tax不含稅[含稅]價

包裝Packing
1. in strong wooden case with iron hooped  鐵鍊箍住的木箱
2. in cardboard box        硬紙板箱
3. in water-proof canvas   防水帆布
4. in seaworthy packing    耐航包裝
5. in regular export packing       習慣出口包裝
6. in conventional export packing  慣例出口包裝
7. no hook      請勿用鉤
8. keep cool[dry][flat] 保持低溫[乾燥][平放]
9. keep away from heat  遠離熱氣
10. fragile     易碎品
11. Inflammable易燃貨物
12. poison小心中毒
13. glass with care小心玻璃

付款Payment
1. Cash with Order      訂貨付現(CWO)
2. Letter of Credit     信用狀付款(L/C)
3. Documents against Payment    付款交單(D/P)
4. Telegraphic Transfer Before Shipment 出貨前電匯(T/T)
5. Bank Cheque  銀行支票
6. Payment Before Shipment      出貨前付款
7. Cashier Cheque       銀行本票
8. Open Account 記帳(O/A)
9. open-establish an L/C        開立信用狀
10. change [correct] an L/C     修改信用狀
11. L/C at sight即期信用狀

保險Insurance
1. Marie Insurance      海上保險
2. Total Loss Only      全損險
3. Free from Particular Average 平安險
4. Against All Risks    全險
5. Wars Risk    兵險
6. Definite Insurance   確定保險
7. Provisional  臨時險
8. Theft, Riots & Civil Commotion偷竊遺失險
9. Warehouse to warehouse insurance倉到倉險

代理Agency
1. agent        代理商
2. sole[exclusive] agent        獨家銷售
3. agency agreement     代理契約
4. return commission    佣金回饋
5. selling agent        銷售代理商
6. distributor  銷售商
7. commission house     批發商
8. consignment sales    委託銷售
9. consignor、consignee 委託者、受託者
10. application for agency      代理申請

道歉&感謝Regret & Thanks
1. be sorry for 為某事道歉
2. thank you for        為某事感謝
3. apology、 appreciate 道歉、感謝
4. regret       遺憾、婉拒
5. do our best  竭盡所能
6. tender our apology   致上衷心歉意
7. accept our deep apologies    接受我方道歉
8. understand our position      體諒我方立場
9. the inconvenience we caused          我方引起的不方便
10. make every effort   儘所有的努力
11. at your [our] end   在貴方[我方]

索賠 Claim
1. cancellation解約
2. inferior quality品質不良
3. different quality品質不符
4. damage of the goods貨物毀損
5. delayed shipment延遲交貨
在面對「索賠」的問題時,經常使用的用語有以下幾種:
1. claim、claim for the damage[loss]    申請賠償
2. complaint、make a claim[complaint]提出索賠
3. meet the claim、accept the claim     接受索賠
4. adjust the claim、settle the claim   處理索賠
5. submit a claim      索賠訴諸仲裁

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1.主詞動詞一致
For each seminar, we have to register and pay before the registration date on which the seminar _________
(a) begin (b) began (c) begins (d) beginning

ANS: (c ),  主詞seminar是單數名詞,句子時態由have to 得知是現在式,且the seminar 是單數主詞,故選begins。
2.動詞時態十二種
( 1 現在簡單式, 2 過去式, 3 未來式, 4 現在進行式,5 過去進行式, 6 未來進行式 7 現在完成式,
8 過去完成式, 9 未來完成式, 10 現在完成進行式,11 過去完成進行式,12 未來完成進行式 )
The company profits _______ dramatically last year.
(a) rose (b) risen (c) rise (d) raised

ANS: (a), 主詞是the company profits,時間是last year過去式,故要選過去動詞。
The news _______ by the time the error was found.
(a) has already been released (b) already releases (c ) already released (d) had already been released

ANS: (d),by the time (等到…),本句文意”等到錯誤過去被發現時,新聞早已公佈出去。” 比過去更早發生的動作要用”過去完成式”,即had+過去分詞。
3.主動與被動形態
Some service fees will be_______ whenever a client withdraws money from the account.
(a) charge (b) change (c) charging (d) charged

ANS: (d) ,被動式公式”主詞+be. 動詞 + 過去分詞”,故服務費會被收取是service fees will be charged.
4.單複數名詞,集合名詞
Responsibility, along with communication skills, ____ required for our candidates.
(a) is (b) are (c) be (d) is to
ANS: (b), 真正的主詞是responsibility 是單數名詞,而不是skills,故需要用單數動詞is
5.IF假設法(與現在事實相反,與過去事實相反)
If I _______ the company, I would have hired him.
(a)owned (b) own (c ) have owned (d) had owned

ANS: (d), 從後半段結果句would have hired可看出過去完成式,故可知句型是描述與過去相反的假設句,因此前半段條件句要用had+過去分詞,即”如果我擁有這間公司,我就會雇用他”。實際上表達的意思是”我過去並沒有擁有這問公司,所以我沒有雇用他。”
狀況 If 條件句 結果句 例句
與現在事實同(可能實現) 現在式 現在式( 表達習慣)
或未來式
(表達未來可能性)
If it rains, I drive to school.

If it rains, I will drive to school.
與現在事實相反 一般動詞過去式或 were Would +v. If I owned the company, I would hire him.
If I were the boss, I would hire him.
與過去事實相反 had+過去分詞 Would have +過去分詞 If I had owned the company 2 years ago, I would have hired him.
6.連接詞(and, or, but, although, however, since, in addition……)
________ the agent said the market was healthy, he refused to invest more money in stock.
(a) in addition (b) since (c) even though (d) however

ANS : ( c) 由於句子的語氣前後相反,”雖然…,但是…” 故選(c),空格後接子句。翻譯:雖然營業員說市場是健康的,但他拒絕投資股票。
______ two centuries, the diamond has been used as the symbol of the love.
(a) Since (b) For (c) In (d) From

ANS: (b),這句的時態是現在完成式, since+ 過去一個時間點,for +期間,in+未來的一個時間,用於未來式。
7.關係代名詞(who, whom, whose, which, where, that)
Many students from medical schools want to be a doctor _____ annual income is higher than that of a nurse. (a) who (b) which (c) that (d) whose
ANS : (d), whose annual income is ……,whose用來表示醫生的年收入翻譯:很多醫學院的學生想要當醫生,而醫生的年收入比護士的高。
先行詞 關係代名詞 後面接 例句
人(主詞) who或that v. The man who lives here is my brother.
東西 which 或that v. The book which is on the desk is mine.
人或東西的 whose 一般名詞 The dog whose tail is black is mine.
人(受詞)+介系詞 東西+介系詞 whom 或 which 子句 The boy whom I called yesterday is John. The city in which I stayed for 10 years has changed.
地點 where=in which 子句 The city where I stayed for 10 years has changed.
8.不定詞(to v.)和動名詞(ving)
The principal suggested _______ an anti-drug campaign for students.
(a) to launch (b) launching (c) launch (d) launched

ANS : (b), suggest 這個字後面一定要加動名詞(Ving)

補充:要加動名詞(Ving)的字如:
admit, mind, deny, delay, enjoy, postpone, prevent , keep, appreciate, recommend, consider, commit, quit, prefer 
要加不定詞( to V)的字如:
afford, fail, ask, decide, demand, choose, expect, wish, hope, want, manage, offer, intend , promise, refuse, expect, permit, seem, hesitate
9.比較級和最高級
This program is ______ selling software on the market in Asia.
(a) fastest (b) faster (c) the fast (d) the fastest

ANS: (d),本題表示市場上銷售最快的軟體,故(d)為最高級的正確用法。

比較級公式: 兩個音節以內的形容詞直接+er+ than,三個音節以上的形容詞則more +adj +than,
最高級公式: 兩個音節以內的形容詞the+形容詞+est,三個音節以上的形容詞則the most +adj.
 10.分詞形容詞
The _________ report has been sent to the headquarters this morning.
(a) complete (b) completed (c) completing (d) competent

ANS : (b),空格需要一個形容詞來形容報告,而(b)是形容詞,指被完成的報告。原句the report is completed. 可變化為 the completed report (主詞)+ v. + o.
(d)雖是形容詞,但是文意是”有能力的” 。
 11.感官動詞
Although his speech was very ________, many found it too boring.
(a) interest (b) interested (c) interesting (d) interestingly

ANS: (c),因為interest是感官動詞,用來形容人的情緒是用Ved, 形容東西是用Ving。常考的字有bore, amaze, surprise, disappoint, excite, exhaust, frighten, satisfy, tire, worry, terrify, assure, embarrass
12.代名詞
The police are closing the one land of the road so that _____can conduct the routine check.
(a) he (b) they (c) their (d) theirs

ANS: (b), 由are可得知主詞the police 是複數名詞,故用they做為代名詞。The police 為集合名詞,是指”警察們”,其他用法”the rich有錢人們”都是複數。
13. 相似單字
Your reports can be sent _________or by mail.
(a) electron (b) electrical (c) electronically (d) electronic

ANS : ( c), 這裡需要副詞來修飾be sent這個動詞.electron(電子,名詞),electrical(電子的,形容詞),electronically(用電子方式地,副詞),electrical(與電氣有關的,形容詞)。補充: 其他要注意的相似字,如:advice (n) advise (v) / effect (n) affect (v) /
14. 字義/詞性/相似字
The _________of the passengers will transfer at this airport.
(a) most (b) major (c) majority (d) more

ANS : (C), The _____of the________,其中空格都是名詞,而其他選項都不是名 詞。
15. 使役動詞(make, let, have..)
Make checks ______ to A &D Co.
(a) payable (b) paying (c) paid (d) payment

ANS: (a) ,以下是make的用法 1.V原 Make受詞+ 2.adj. 3.n 本題考開支票的用法…
make a check payable to = make out a check to
16. 片語
He was disappointed to hear that his proposal was ________.
(a) turned up (b) turned down (c) turned over (d) turned on

ANS: (b),考片語的意思turn up(出現,發生),turn down(拒絕),turn over(翻),turn on(打開)

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「主旨」說明,提供您簡化書信內容的解釋:

 1. Quotation報價

 2. Sample樣品

 3. Catalogue型錄

 4. Order/purchase order訂單

 5. Contract合約

 6. Shipment裝船(運)

 7. Damage損壞

 8. Shortage數量短缺

 9. Complaint抱怨

10. Agency代理權

11. Payment付款

12. Inquiry詢問

較長的「主旨」說明,以提醒收信者注意您的商用書信,但是以不超過五個單字的簡易句子為原則,以免過於冗長:

 1. Making an appointment安排會議

 2. Looking for Customers尋找客戶

 3. Extending Business拓展業務

 4. Trade Proposal商務計劃

 5. Agreement on Conditions of Business交易條件協議

 6. Trade Inquiry商務詢價

 7. Selling Offer賣方報價

 8. Buying Offer買方報價

 9. Placing an Order下訂單

10. Follow-up進度查詢

11. Sales Contract 買賣契約

12. Claims and Adjustments索賠與調處

13. Establishment of Agency Ship建立代理關係

 

 

「稱謂」

Dear Sir,:「敬啟者」,用在「只知其人不知其名」的狀況下。

My dear Sir,:「敬啟者」,用在「只知其人不知其名」的狀況下。

Dear Sirs,:「敬啟者」,用在只知為一群人中的「某一人」。

Dear Madam,:「親愛的小姐」,表示對不分已婚或未婚也不知其名女士的稱呼。

Dear Mr.[Mrs.] Wang,:「親愛的王先生[王太太]」,用在知道對方的姓氏。

Dear Miss Jones,:「親愛的瓊斯小姐」,表示對未婚女士的稱呼。

Dear Ms. Jones,:「親愛的瓊斯小姐」,表示無法確定對方是否已婚或未婚的女士稱呼。

Dear Doctor Wang,:「親愛的王醫師」,用在知道對方的職稱。

Gentlemen::「敬啟者」,用在只知為一群人中的「某一人」。

To whom it may concern,:「貴寶號鈞鑒」,用在不知道收件者是誰或寫給公司、部門時使用。

Dear Chris, :「親愛的克里斯」,用在熟悉對方的情況。

Hi Chris, :「嗨,克里斯」,用在與對方有一定的交情的情況。

 

 

Opening「開場白」:

1. 簡單打招呼,例如:

It's been a long time since~自從~已經很久了

2. 已知道對方的問題

We are terribly sorry for~關於~我方很抱歉

We hear from~我方得知~

We regret to know很抱歉得知~

3. 已收到對方的來信

Thank you very much for your letter dated~感謝您~日期的來信

We are pleased to receive your letter~很高興收到您的來信

As requested in your letter ~根據您來信要求~

4. 回覆對方的詢問

In response to your letter~回覆您的來信~

As regards to ~事關~事件

In connection with ~這是有關於~事件

「客套結束語」

1. 期待語句,例如be looking forward to ~靜待得到~:

We look forward to receiving your reply.

我方期望得到您的回覆。

I am looking forward to your comments.

我將靜待您的建議。

2. 感謝語句,Thank you for~感謝您的~:

Thank you for your close cooperation with us in this matter.

感謝您對於此一事件的協助。

Thank you again for your attention.

感謝您對於此事的注意。

3. 要求語句,Please tell[inform] us~請告訴[通知]我方~:

Please inform us your decision soon.

請盡快通知我方您的決定。

Please tell us whether you may accept it.

請告知我方您是否會接受。

4. 詢問語句,Will you please~能請您~:

Will you please reply us before this Wednesday?

能請您盡快在這個星期三前回覆嗎?

Will you please send us a copy of your latest catalogue?

能請您寄給我方一份您的最新目錄嗎?

5. 堅信語句,We trust [believe、await]~我方相信[堅信、等待]~:

We trust you will now attend to this matter without further

delay.

我方相信貴公司會毫不延誤地關心此事件。

We await your satisfactory to our quotation [service、product].

我們等待貴公司對我們的報價[服務、商品]感到滿意!

6. 謙虛語句,You are the welcome to ~,歡迎~,例如:

You are always the most welcome to contact us.

歡迎您隨時與我方聯絡。

You are welcome to ask us for any cooperation.

歡迎您隨時要求協助。

敬辭:

Sincerely yours,

Very sincerely yours,

Faithfully yours,

Yours very truly,

Very respectfully yours,

Regards,

Best regards,

Best wishes,

Warmest regards,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

常用商業例句

$自我介紹  $提議會面  $約定會面時間  $無法如期會面 

$更改、延後會面時間  $提議  $代理權  $詢價  $報價

$議價  $樣品、目錄  $回覆  $訂購前  $已訂購  $運送

$出貨  $商品解釋  $付款  $調  $爭執  $抱怨、賠償

$道歉  $結語

 

自我介紹Introduction

實用例句

We are desirous of extending our connections in your country.

我們擬拓展本公司在貴國的業務。

We have been having a good sale of umbrellas and are

desirous of expanding our market to your country.

我們的雨傘一直很暢銷,而我們想要在貴國擴展敝公司的經營市場。

We have the pleasure of introducing ourselves to you as

one of the most reputable exporters.

我們有這個榮幸向您介紹敝公司是一家信譽優良的出口商。

BCQ is an ISO, UL and NSF certified company.

BCQ是一家ISO、UL和NSF合格認證的公司。

We shall be much obliged if you will give us a list of some

reliable business houses in Japan.

如果您能提供敝公司一些在日本具有可靠信譽的公司名單,敝公司將感激不盡。

We would appreciate it if you could kindly introduce us in

your publication as follows:

如果您能在您的出版品上刊登敝公司以下說明,敝公司將感激不盡:

We specialize in this line of business.

我們專門經營此項服務。

We have been engaged in this business for the past 20 years.

敝公司從事這個業務已經有廿年的經驗。

Because of our past years' experience, we are well qualified

to take care of your interests.

因為我們過去的經驗,我們具有極佳的勝任能力來照顧您的權益。

Our company is well-established and reliable.

我們公司有口皆碑且信用可靠。

We have close business relations with the domestic private

enterprises.

敝公司與國內私人企業有非常密切的商務關係。

We have four manufacturing plants in different countries:

China, Japan, Spain and Philippine.

我們在不同的國家共有四個製造工廠:中國大陸、日本、西班牙及菲律賓。

We have full confidence that we will meet all your requirements.

我們有信心可以滿足您的所有需求。

 

提議會面Appointment

實用例句

I'd like to make an appointment to see you.

我想要跟您約個時間見面。

Would it be possible for us to talk to Mr. Black in person

about that?

我們可否親自跟布來克先生談此事?

Mr. White would like to come and see you.

懷特先生想登門拜訪。

Could we meet and discuss the matter in a little more detail?

我們可以見面再詳細討論一下這件事嗎?

Could we get together and discuss it a little more?

我們可否見面時再多討論一下?

I wonder if it would be possible for us to meet you at your

office.

能不能在你辦公室見個面?

Could I see Miss Jones sometime next week?

下個星期我能找個時間跟瓊斯小姐見個面嗎?

I'd like to meet Mr. Cruise at four o'clock in the afternoon.

下午四點我想跟克魯斯先生見個面。

I'd like to see you tomorrow if you have time.

如果您有空我想明天跟您見個面。

Should I visit you, or would you like to come over here

and talk about it?

我能去拜訪您或是您要過來討論呢?

How about come to my office?

你覺得來我的辦公室如何?

I would like to talk about it more often if you have time

tomorrow.

假使你明天有空,我想要多討論一下

What do you say if we talk about it at your office?

你覺得我們在你的辦公室討論如何?

I will have Debbie and Martin visit you and talk about it

formally.

我會請黛比和馬丁拜訪你並正式地討論這件事。

Would you arrange a formal appointment for us?

您能為我們安排一個正式的會議嗎?

 

約定會面Arrange for an appointment

實用例句

What do you think?

你覺得呢?

What do you say five o'clock?

你覺得五點如何?

When can we meet to talk?

什麼時候我們能見面談談?

When is it convenient for you?

您何時方便呢?

What time would be convenient for both of you?

您們兩個人什麼時候方便呢?

How about the day after tomorrow at five o'clock p.m.?

後天下午五點如何?

How about tomorrow night at seven o'clock? Is it OK with you?

明天晚上七點如何?你可以嗎? 

How about four o'clock in my office?

四點在我的辦公室如何?

How about next Monday or the day after tomorrow?

下星期一或是後天如何?

Are you free next Tuesday at two o'clock p.m.?

下個星期二下午兩點您有空嗎?

Could we make a tentative appointment for Friday?

我們能暫時先約在星期五嗎?

Let's tentatively say next Wednesday at four o'clock p.m..

我們暫時約定下星期三下午四點。

How about ten a.m. in my office? I will arrange this meeting.

早上十點在我辦公室如何?我會安排這次會議。

Are you free right now? I really need to talk about it with you.

你現在有空嗎?我真的必須和你討論一下。

 

確定會面時間

Make sure for the appointment

實用例句

See you soon.

不久之後見。

I'll see you at eleven.

那就十一點見。

Anytime you say.

什麼時候都可以。

Anytime between three and five.

三點到五點都可以。

I'm free after three o'clock.

三點以後我有空。

Which one do you prefer? Two or four o'clock?

兩點或四點你比較喜歡哪一個?  

I think three o'clock is much better.

我覺得三點比較好。

I'll be out of town next Wednesday, but anytime after that

would be fine with me.

下星期三我會出城去,在這之後我任何時間都可以。

Please call on me anytime when it is convenient for you.

歡迎來訪,只要任何時候您方便時。

Please call on me it suits you.

你方便時都隨時歡迎光臨。

Ten o'clock is fine with me.

我十點可以。

Just give me a call before you come over.

你來之前打個電話給我就可以了。

I'm looking forward to meeting Mr. Jackson.

我期待和傑克森先生見面。

We are really looking forward to this appoinment.

我們真的很期待這次的會面。

We'll be expecting you all.

我們期待您們的光臨。

We'll be waiting for Henry and Eileen.

我們恭候亨利和愛琳的光臨。

 

無法如期會面Cancel the appointment

實用例句

I'm sorry, I have an appointment with one of my clients tomorrow.

抱歉,我和我的一個客戶明天有約會。

I'm afraid I'm busy all day tomorrow.

恐怕明天我會忙一整天。

I am afraid I couldn't make it.

我恐怕無法到達。

I am afraid it is a little late for me.

我覺得對我而言恐怕有一點晚。

I'm expecting some visitors tomorrow morning.

明天早上我要接待一些客人。

Carl said he is unable to be there.

卡爾說他無法到達那裡了。

Something urgent has happened. We won't be able to make

it tomorrow.

有急事發生。明天我們去不成了。

I'm afraid Mr. Jones has to cancel your appointment.

恐怕瓊斯先生必須取消和你(們)的約會。

I am not sure. I have to check my schedule.

我不確定,我要查看我的行程。

I don't know. I am afraid I will be busy all day long tomorrow.

我不知道。我擔心我明天一整天都會很忙。

I am not sure about it. Can I inform you later this week?

這件事我不確定,我可以本週晚一點通知你嗎?

Would you like to decide on another time?

您要不要選定別的時間?

Louise and I have to cancel tomorrow's appointment.

路易斯和我必須取消明天的約會了。

Neil asked me to inform you that he is not going to visit

you tomorrow. Something happened, so he has to fly to

Hong Kong this afternoon.

尼爾要我通知你,他明天無法去拜訪你了。發生一些事,所以他今天下午要飛去香港。

 

更改、延後會面reschedule、postpone

實用例句

I don't think it's a good idea. I couldn't make it.

我覺得這不是一個好點子。我可能辦不到。

I'm afraid I'll have to postpone the appointment.

恐怕我必須把約會延期。

Can we make our appointment a little later?

我們的約會可以往後延些時間嗎?

Could you change the schedule for me?

你能幫我更改時程嗎?

You did change the appointment, didn't you?

你有更改約會的時間吧?沒有嗎?

I ask you to postpone tomorrow's appointment.

我要求你把明天的約會延期。

I have to go to Hong Kong this afternoon.

我今天下午必須去香港。

We may be a little late but please wait for us.

我們可能會晚一點到,但是請等我們。

Would you like to reschedule the appointment?

您要重訂會面時間嗎?

How about Thursday at the same time?

星期四同一個時間好嗎?

How does Friday at the same time sound to you?

您覺得星期五同一個時間如何?

Would you please tell Andrew I have to postpone our meeting?

能請你告訴安德魯我必須將會面延後嗎?

I prefer not to postpone the schedule.

我比較傾向不要延後行程。

I would rather not change the time.

我倒寧願不要更改時間。

 

提 議Proposal

實用例句

My proposal is that~

我的提議是~

Here is what I propose~

以下是我的提議~ 

My proposal has two parts. They are~

我的提議分為兩個部分,也就是~

We should be glad if you would help us with your suggestions.

如果您能提供我們您的建議,我們將會非常高興。

There are a few points which I'd like to bring up concerning

the contract.

關於合約,我想提出幾點看法。

We are confident that if you give us any opportunity to deal

in your products, the result will be entirely satisfactory to you.

假使您能給敝公司這個機會銷售貴公司的商品,我們有信心結果將令您非常滿意。

We feel you will be interested in our new prouducts which

are shortly to introduce to the trade.

我方認為貴公司會對我方甫上市的新產品感到興趣。

According to my proposal, don't you think about it?

根據我的計畫,你不仔細考慮一下嗎?

 

代理權Agency

實用例句

We are very interested in acting as your agent.

敝公司對擔任貴公司代理一事非常感興趣。

We are sure that you know very well the advantages of

representations.

敝公司確信貴公司非常了解代理商的好處。

We shall be much pleased to act as your sole agent in

Sweden for your products.

我們非常樂意能成為貴公司在瑞典的獨家代理商。

We ask to be the exclusive agency for your computers in

Taiwan.

敝公司請求作為貴公司電腦在台灣的獨家代理商。

We would like to express our interest to be the supplier

that you are looking for.

敝公司對成為貴公司正在找尋的供應商具有興趣。

We should be glad if you would consider our application to

act as agent for the sale of your products.

假使貴公司願意考慮敝公司所提成為貴公司商品銷售的代理商,敝公司將非常欣喜。

 

We write to ask if you are interested in extending your export

business to Taiwan by appointing us agents for the sale

of your products.

敝公司來函欲了解,貴公司是否有意指定敝公司為銷售代理商,拓展出口商品至台灣銷售的業務。

We'd like to be your agent handing your export trade with

Europe.

敝公司願做貴公司的代理,辦理貴公司對歐洲的出口貿易。

With many years' marketing experience, we offer our service

as your agent in Canada.

我們在此行業中已有多年經驗,可以提供擔任貴公司在加拿大的代理服務。

With many good connections in the line, we write to act

as your agent in Spain.

我們在此行業中已建立良好的關係,敝公司足以提供擔任貴公司在西班牙的代理業務。

Because you are not directly represented in Taiwan, we'd

like to offer to be your agent.

因為貴公司在台灣還沒有直接的代理人,我們欲提供擔任貴公司在台灣的代理商。

We are desirous of expanding the business and propose a

sole agency agreement for your magazines for duration of ten years.

我們意欲擴大業務,今提出成為貴公司雜誌為期十年的獨家代理協議。

Regarding your proposal to represent us for the sale of our

sporting cloth, we have decided to appoint you as our general

agency in France.

關於貴公司建議銷售我方運動服飾,我們已決定委託貴公司為我方在法國的銷售總代理。

Thank you for your letter of September 30 in which you

indicate your desire to act as our sole agent for our products

in Taiwan.

很感謝您九月卅日來信,說明貴公司欲成為敝公司商品在台灣的代理商。

We have now made our decision to accept your proposal

and to appoint you as our sole agent in Norway.

我們已經決定並接受貴公司的計劃,指定貴公司為我方在挪威的獨家代理商。

We have appointed you as our sole agent in Italy for a

period of five years.

我們指定貴公司為我方在義大利為期五年的獨家代理商。

We appreciate your request to act as our agent in your country,

but we think it is premature for us to enter into agency agreement at the present stage.

感謝貴公司要求成為我方在貴國的代理,但我們認為現階段簽訂代理協議尚為時過早。

Regarding the question of agency, we should think it is not

about the right time for us to consider it.

關於代理的問題,我們認為現在不是討論此問題的時機。

Unfortunately, we have already signed a contract for a period

of five years with another supplier in Taiwan.

不幸地,我們已經與另外一位在台灣的供應商簽訂了五年的合約。

We are obliged to decline your offer of sale agency proposal.

我們被迫拒絕您所提關於銷售代理的計劃。

We regret that we can't grant your request as we have

already appointed an agent in your country.

很遺憾,敝公司不能答應貴公司的要求,因為敝公司已經在貴國指定了代理商。

We have decided to entrust BCQ with the exclusive agency

for our products in Italy.

我們已經決定委託BCQ為我方商品在義大利的獨家代理。

Thank you for your letter of September 25, in which you

show your interest in being our supplier.

謝謝您九月廿五日來函表示有興趣成為敝公司的供應商。

 

詢 價Inquiry

實用例句

We would like to make an inquiry.

我們想要詢價。

We would like to know the price exclusive of tax of your PDA.

我們想要知道你們的PDA不含稅的價格。

A client of mine enquiries for 100 cases Black Tea.

我的一個客戶詢價100箱紅茶。

We are desirous of your lowest quotations for hair driers.

我們想要貴公司頭髮吹風機的最低報價。

I'm buying for chain stores in Australia. They are interested

in Chinaware. I'd like to make an inquiry.

我是為澳洲的連鎖店採購商品,他們對瓷器非常感興趣。我想詢價。

Please send us your best CIF quotation for micro wave ovens.

請報給我們微波爐最優惠的CIF價格。

When quoting, please state terms of payment and time of

delivery.

貴方報價時,請註明付款條件和交貨時間。

The above inquiry was forwarded to you on January 15, but

we haven't received your reply until now. Your early offer will

be highly appreciated.

上述詢價已於一月十五日發給貴公司,可是我們到現在還沒收到你方答覆,請早日報價,不勝感謝。

We have many enquiries for the under-mentioned goods.

我們收到許多下述貨品的詢價單。

Will you please send us a copy of catalogue, with details

of the prices and terms of payment?

請寄給我方一份型錄,並註明價格和付款條件。

Please quote us yuor best offer for the above inquiry based

on FOB Taiwan as well as CIF New York.

請提供以上產品報價,以FOB台灣和CIF紐約為報價條件。

 

報 價Offer

實用例句

Thank you for your inquiry. Please tell us the quantity you

require so that we can work out the offers.

感謝貴方詢價。請告訴我們貴方所需數量以便我方報價。

We welcome your enquiry of July 30 and thank you for your

interest in our products.

很高興收到你們七月卅日的詢價,並感謝你們對敝公司產品的興趣。

We would love to make an offer about sporting T-shirts.

我們很願意對運動T恤提報價。

I take great pleasure in receiving your offer letter dated May

10, 2003 on the running shoes.

我很高興收到您二OO三年五月十日有關運動鞋的報價。

We have received your enquiry and will give you a quotation

for 100 dozens of table lights as soon as possible.

我們已收到你方詢價,將儘快提供貴公司一百打的桌上型電燈的報價。

Any increase or decrease in the freight after the date of sale

shall be for the buyer's account.

出售日後運費如有上漲或下跌,均歸買方負擔。

We enclosed a copy of our price list.

隨信附上一份我們的價格清單。

All prices are subject to change without notice.

所有的報價隨時會更動,恕不另行通知。

This quotation is subject to your reply reaching here on or

before January of 20.

此報價以在一月廿日或一月廿日之前收到你的答覆才有效。

As the prices quoted are exceptionally low and likely to rise,

we would advise you to accept the offer without delay.

由於所報價格特別低,並可能漲價,建議貴公司立即接受此報價。

Please find the attached information and our best offer for

our products.

請參考附件資料和我們所提供最優惠的產品價格。

We hope you will be satisfied with our samples and quotations.

我們希望貴公司能對我們的樣品和報價感到滿意!

The Japanese quotation is much lower.

日本的報價就比較低。

This is a combined offer on all or none basis.

此為聯合報價,必須全部接受或全部不接受。

We renew our offer of April 10 on the same terms and conditions.

我方基於原來條件更新四月十日之報價。

The quotation is subject to prior sale.

這個報價有權先售。

 

議 價Bargain

實用例句

The price you offered is out of line with the market, so it

is beyond what is acceptable to us.

你方的報價與市場情況不相符,故我方無法接受。

Your suggested price is rather on the low side.

你方建議的價格偏低。

It is the lowest price that we can offer you now.

這是現在我們所能提供最便宜的價格。

The price we offered has hit bottom and will soon pick up.

我們提供的報價已達到最低點,不久價格就會回升了。

The price is in line with the prevailing market and there is

no room for reduction.

價格與目前市價一致,沒有降價的餘地了。

We may offer you a special discount of 10%.

我們可能提供你們九折的特別折扣。

I am afraid your price is above our limit.

你們的價格恐怕超出了我們的界限。

The quotations we received from other sources are much lower.

我們從別處接到的報價要低得多。

We feel sorry that your price is more expensive than the

BCQ's price for this article.

我們很遺憾發現貴公司的價格較BCQ(公司)的價格來得高。

Should you revise your price, say, ten percent lower than the

quoted one, we might persuade end users to conclude a deal.

假如你方能修改報價,比如降低10%,我們有可能說服客戶成交。

We don't think we could cut our price to that extent as

required.

我們無法把價格降到你方提出的限度。

If you can make the prices a little easier, we shall probably

be able to place an order.

如果您能再降一點價格,我們也許會下訂單。

Is it possible to shade the prices a little?

有沒有可能降一點價格?

We will place a trial order with you if the prices are competitive.

如果價格具競爭性,我們將會下試驗性訂單。

 

樣品、目錄Sample、Catalogue

實用例句

We are sending you some free samples.

我方寄給您一些免費樣品。

As requested in your letter dated October 12, we sent you

the samples by air parcel on October 20.

回覆您在十月十二日的要求,我們在十月廿日用空運包裹寄給您樣品。

We enclosed a copy of our latest catalogue, as requested in

your letter of November 8.

回覆您十一月八日的來函要求,隨信附上我們最新的目錄。

Four samples per each item were sent today via UPS Eepress.

我們已於今天將每款各四個樣品以UPS快遞寄出。

Please give us your specific inquiries upon examination of

the above as we presume they will be received favorably

in your market.

在檢視過以上的樣品後,請告知您的特別需求,相信必能符合市場的需求。

We are sure that these samples will meet your requirement.

我們確信此樣品會符合您的需求。

Enclosed is our new catalogue.

附件是我們新的型錄。

I have received your full set catalogue. I am very interested

in your products.

我已收到貴公司所提供的整份目錄。我對貴公司的產品非常感興趣。

Thank you for the samples, which you sent to us on Sep.10.

謝謝您九月十日寄給我們的樣品。

We have received your catalogues, samples and price lists.

敝公司已收到貴公司的目錄、樣品和價格表。

Please let us know if our offer does not contain what you

want in order to send you further samples.

假使我們的報價不包含您想知道的資訊,煩請告知以便寄樣品給您。

We have effected shipment under your L/C No. 123 issued

by City Bank.

我們已經按照您在花旗銀行所開立編號123號信用狀規定裝船。

Please let me know ahead the amount if payment is

required for the samples.

若樣品要收費,請事先告知。

 

回 覆Reply

實用例句

We are looking forward to your prompt reply.

我們期待您的立即回覆。

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

我們期待盡快得到您的回覆。

Please let us know your decision immediately.

請立即讓我們知道您的決定。

We have received your letter of March 3 about the quotation.

我們已經收到您三月三日有關報價的信件。

I take great pleasure in receiving your offer letter dated

September 10, 2003.

我很高興收到您二OO三年九月十日的報價。

Would you please tell us your suggestions within 10 days?

能請您讓我們在十天內知道您的建議嗎?

Thank you for your order. We accept it and will dispatch

the goods early August.

謝謝您的訂單。我們接受此訂單,並將於八月初交貨。

Please read the third paragraph of our letter No. 125 of

August 5 so that you will get all the facts.

請閱讀敝公司八月五日編號125信件的第三段內容,您就可以瞭解所有的事情。

Let me begin by thanking you for keeping me informed of

your latest catalogue.

首先感謝您通知我有關貴公司的最新款型錄。

We have received your letter of July 25.

我們已經收到您七月廿五日的信件。

Please answer promptly.

請立即回覆。

We look forward to receiving your reply in acknowledgement

of this letter.

我們期望能收到您有關於此事的回覆。

Many thanks for your enquiry of Sep. 30 about our products.

感謝您九月卅日來函詢問我方的產品。

In reply to your letter of March 15, We enclose a copy of

our revised catalogue.

回覆您三月十五日來函,我方附上一份我們更新的目錄。

All details are shown in our price list.

所有的細節都顯示在我方的價格明細中。

We are ready to supply any quantity of your order.

我方準備好提供貴公司訂單所需之數量

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a.bort

<<不及物動詞>>

1 小產, 流產, 墮胎

2『生物』發育不全; 退化

3 失敗, 受挫, 夭折

4『軍』飛行中斷, 飛彈發射中止

<<及物動詞>>

1 使…流產, 使…墮胎

2 使計畫夭折

3『軍』使飛彈發射中止

<<形容詞>>

(abort.ed)



a.bor.tion

<<名詞>>

1 墮胎, 流產

an induced ~ 人工流產

have an ~ 流產

2 流產的胎兒; 早產兒

3 計畫夭折, 失敗

prove an ~ 結果失敗

4『生物』畸形, 發育不全

<<形容詞>>

(a.bor.tion.ly)



balk

(也作 baulk)

<<動詞>>

(balked, balk.ing, balks (baulked, baulk.ing, baulks))

<<不及物動詞>>

1 突然停止不前

The horse balked at the jump. 這匹馬突然停下來不前進

2 猶豫; 躊躇

She balked at the very idea of compromise.她對妥協感到猶豫不決

3. a.『運動』作假動作

b.『棒球』(投手) 做犯規的假動作

<<及物動詞>>

1 阻礙; 阻撓

2『古』規避; 錯過

<<名詞>>

1 阻礙; 障礙; 失敗

2『運動』投手做的假動作

3『遊戲』(撞球) 開球區

4 a. 田畝間未犁之地

b. 橫樑; 木樑

<<名詞>>

(balker)



bel.ly

<<名詞>>

1 腹部; 胃

a full ~ 吃得飽飽的肚子

2 鼓脹部分, 物體或動物身體的中間部分

the ~ of a flask 長頸瓶凸起的部分

3 食慾

go belly up

 死魚(魚死時腹朝上)

 失敗; 倒閉

<<不及物動詞>>

脹起, 鼓起

<<及物動詞>>

使…鼓起, 使…脹起

belly up to

((美口語)) 直向…前進

belly in

飛機以機腹著陸



bog.gle

<<不及物動詞>>

1 畏縮不前, 猶豫; 膽怯

I rather ~d at having to pay 100 dollars for the dress.我正猶豫要不

要付一百美元買這件衣服

2 把事情搞砸, 粗心犯錯

3 推托, 搪塞

<<及物動詞>>

使畏縮不前, 使膽怯

<<名詞>>

畏縮不前; 錯失, 失敗



booboo

<<名詞>>

1 失敗, 犯錯

2 輕傷, 擦傷



boob

<<名詞>>

1 失敗, 過失

2 笨蛋, 傻子

3 乳房(女人的)

<<不及物動詞>>

失敗, 犯錯



break [基本字彙]

<<動詞>>

(broke, broken, break.ing, breaks)

<<及物動詞>>

1 打破; 擊碎

2 扳碎; 砍碎

break crackers for a baby 替嬰孩扳碎餅乾

3 折斷; 分開

broke a twig from the tree 折斷樹上的小樹枝

4 a. 折斷, 摔斷

I broke my leg. 我摔斷了腿

b. 折斷, 摔斷 (一根骨頭)

I broke my femur. 我跌斷了大腿骨

5 使破裂 (但未成碎片)

6 a. 分離; 拆散

broke the set of books by giving some away送出其中幾本而拆散了這

套書

b. 兌換成 (零錢)

break a dollar 將一元兌換成零錢

7 中斷; 改變

a plain that was broken by low hills 被低矮的丘陵所阻斷的平原

caught the ball without breaking stride 沒有改變步伐就接住了球

8『電學』中斷; 停止

break a circuit 中斷電路

9 a. 刺穿; 貫穿

The blade barely broke the skin. 刀刃僅僅刺穿皮膚

b. 分開; 穿過

a dolphin breaking water 一隻躍出水面的海豚

10 使爆炸

11 掙脫; 脫逃

break jail 逃獄; 越獄

12 a. 找出破綻; 找出疑點

They couldn't break my alibi. 他們在我的不在場證明中找不出破綻

b. 破解; 解決

break a code 破解密碼

break a spy ring 破獲了間諜集團

13 透露; 洩露

break a story 走露消息

14 凌駕; 超越

broke the league's home-run record 打破聯盟的全壘打記錄

15 克服

break the sound barrier 克服了音速障礙

16 (藉由武力) 終止; 結束

17 減少; 變小

break a fall 使瀑布的水量變少

18 使無效, 使無用

We accidentally broke the radio. 我們一不小心摔壞了這部收音機

19 使虛弱; 使絕望; 使困窘

"For a hero loves the world till it breaks him." (William Butler

Yeats)英雄深愛世人, 直到世人令他絕望

20 (事業) 破產, 失敗

Indiscretion broke both marriage and career.輕率的言行使得婚姻和事

業都失敗了

21 降級; 撤職

22 破產; 倒閉

23 取消

break an engagement 解除婚約

break one's vacation plans 取消某人的渡假計畫

24 違反; 違背

break the speed limit 違反速限

25『法律』(經司法程序) 使 (遺囑) 無效

26 a. 戒除 (習慣)

b. 使戒除習慣

They managed to break themselves of smoking.他們設法戒掉自已的煙



27 訓練; 馴養; 馴服

The horse was difficult to break. 這匹馬難以馴服

<<不及物動詞>>

1 破碎; 破裂

2 分裂; 裂開

3 無效; 無用; 故障

The television broke. 這部電視機壞掉了

4 崩潰; 瓦解

5 爆裂

The blister has finally broken. 這顆水泡終於破掉了

6 a. 刺穿; 貫穿

b. 干擾; 干涉

They broke in upon a heady conversation. 他們輕率地打斷別人的談話

c. 滲入; 透過

Sunlight broke into the room. 陽光照進房間

7 折斷

8 散開; 碎開

The clouds broke after the storm. 暴風雨過後, 雲層便消散了

9『遊戲』(撞球) 開球

10『運動』把揪在一起的兩個拳擊手分開

11 離開; 脫逃

12 出現; 顯現; 發生

A storm was breaking over Miami. 暴風雨突如其來地橫掃了邁阿密

Crocuses broke from the soil. 番紅花突然從土壤裡冒了出來

13 出現 (在水面上)

14 為人所知

The big story broke on Friday. 這個重大的報導是在星期五傳出的

15 突然改變方向

16『棒球』使曲線飛行

The pitch broke away from the batter. 球從打擊者處曲線形地飛出去

17 變化音調

My voice broke to a whisper. 我的聲音突然變小

18『語言學』使 (元音) 發生變化

19 (馬) 改變步伐

20 打斷; 中止

We'll break for coffee at ten. 我們會在十點時休息喝杯咖啡

21 斷交; 中止契約

The partners broke over a financial matter. 合夥人因財務上的問題中

止合作關係

One hates to break with an old friend. 人都不喜歡跟老朋友絕交

22 突然消失

The fever is breaking. 一下子就退燒了

23 衰弱; 絕望; 屈服

Their good cheer broke after repeated setbacks.在接二連三的挫折之

後, 他們的熱誠就消退了

24 明顯地減少

Stock prices broke when the firm suddenly announced layoffs.這家公

司一宣布解僱部份員工, 股票價格便大跌

25 結束; 停止

The cold spell broke yesterday. 寒流昨天就遠離了

26 碎開; 散開

waves that were breaking along the shore 浪花沿著海岸碎開

27 ((口語)) 發生

Things have been breaking well for them.對他們而言, 事情發展得很順



28 跳霹靂舞

<<名詞>>

1 打破; 敲碎

2 破裂; 破碎

3 開端; 空隙

the break of day 破曉; 天亮

a break in the clouds 雲層的空隙

4 突然衝向; 急衝

the dog made a break toward the open field 這隻狗突然衝向曠野

5 脫逃; 逃出

a prison break 越獄行動

6 中斷; 打斷

television programming without commercial breaks沒有廣告打斷的電視節



7 暫停; 休息

a coffee break 喝咖啡休息時間

8 突然的改變; 明顯的改變

9 違反; 侵犯

a security break 妨害安全

10 突如其來的運氣 (尤指好運)

finally got the big break in life 終於碰到了一生中的好運氣

11 ((口語))

a. 允許; 通融

The boss gave me a break because I'd been sick.因為生病, 老闆便給

了我方便

b. 減少; 縮減

a tax break for charitable contributions 因慈善捐獻而減

12 決裂; 斷絕

made a break with the past 不再受往事的羈絆

a break between the two families 兩個家族之間的決裂

13 ((口語)) 失言; 失禮; 失態

14 價格暴跌

15 詩行自然停頓的地方

16『印刷』

a. 兩個段落間的間隔

b. (文章中的) 省略符號 (…)

c. (在一行的結尾處) 應該分段的地方

17『電學』電流中斷; 斷電

18『地質』(斷層, 深谷等) 地形上顯著的改變

19『航海』船樓端部

20『音樂』

a. 音域改變之處; 音質改變之處

b. 音域改變; 音色改變

c. 爵士樂的間奏

21 (馬的) 步伐改變

22『運動』(棒球, 板球) 突然轉向的球

23『運動』比賽的開始

24『運動』(拳擊賽時) 叫拳擊手 "分開!" 的命令

25『遊戲』(撞球) 開球

26『遊戲』(撞球, 搥球) 連續得分

27『運動.遊戲』(保齡球) 未能一次或兩次全倒

28 (也作 brake) 四輪大馬車

29 霹靂舞

break down

1 搗毀; 毀壞

break down a partition 搗毀隔板

broke down our resolve 破壞了我們的決心

2 a. 悲痛; 沮喪

b. 健康衰弱; 精神受挫

3 讓步

broke down and bought a new car 妥協而買了一輛新車

prejudices that break down slowly 慢慢放棄了成見

4 出毛病; 故障

The elevator broke down. 這架電梯壞掉了

5 崩潰; 瓦解

Opposition to the king's rule gradually broke down his authority.反

抗這個君主統治的力量逐漸瓦解了他的權勢

6 a. 細分; 分類; 分析

b. 可以分類; 可以分析

The population breaks down into three main groups.人口可分類為三個

主要的族群

7『化學』分解; 使分解

8『電學』斷電

break in

1 馴服; 習慣於

2 用慣; 穿慣

break in new shoes 穿慣新鞋

3 強行闖入; 非法闖入

a prowler who was trying to break in 一個試圖非法闖入的小偷

4 a. 插嘴, 打岔

b. 干擾; 干涉

break into

1 打斷; 插入

"No one would have dared to break into his abstraction." (Alan

Paton)當他心不在焉時, 沒有人敢打斷他

2 突然開始

The horse broke into a wild gallop. 這匹馬突然瘋狂地奔馳了起來

The child broke into a flood of tears. 這個小孩突然放聲大哭

3 進入

broke into broadcast journalism at an early age早年就進入傳播新聞界

服務

break off

1 折斷; 斷裂

2 (演說) 突然中止

3 a. 中斷; 斷絕 (關係)

b. 絕交

break out

1 (皮膚) 長出 (青春痘等)

2 突然發生

Fighting broke out in the prison cells. 牢房內突然發生鬥毆

3 a. 準備行動; 準備使用

Break out the rifles! 準備擊發步槍!

b. 消耗完

Let's break out the champagne. 讓我們喝光這瓶香檳

4 脫逃; 逃離

5 可分開的; 可分類的 (如資料)

6 (將資料) 分隔

break through

突破; 穿過

break up

1 a. 分開; 折斷

break up a chocolate bar 折斷一條巧克力棒

b. 打斷; 中斷; 干擾

An impromptu visit broke up the long afternoon.突然的造訪打斷了漫長

的午後時光

2 驅散; 散開

The crowd broke up after the game. 比賽結束之後, 人群四散

3 中止; 結束

Guards broke up the fight. 警衛們中止了這場打鬥

The marriage broke up. 解除婚約

4 ((口語)) 使大笑; 爆笑

<<慣用語>>

break a leg

預祝某人演出成功

break bread

共同進餐

break camp

拔營離去

break cover

自掩護處奔出

The platoon broke cover and headed down the road.這班兵士突然從掩護處

奔出並往前直衝

break even

不賺不賠

break new ground

開拓新天地

a company that broke new ground in the field of computers一家在電腦界

開拓了新天地的公司

break (one's) neck

竭盡全力

break rank (ranks)

1 擾亂行列

2 落伍

"Architectural experts have criticized the plaza in the past because

it breaks rank with the distinctive facades of neighboring Fifth

Avenue blocks, whose buildings are flush with the sidewalk." (Sharon

Churcher)建築專家們一向批評這家購物中心, 因它與鄰近的第五街街區特殊

的外觀比較起來顯得落伍, 而第五街所有的建築物都是和人行道切齊的

break (someone's) heart

使人痛心; 使人傷心

break (someone's) service

『運動』因對手放水而贏得比賽

break the ice

1 開始

2 打開僵局; 打破矜持

break wind

放屁



bro.die

<<名詞>>

((俚))

1 跳河自殺

出自Steve Brodie他自稱會由布魯克林橋跳下

2 大錯;失敗



bum.mer

<<名詞>>

1 討厭的情形; 討厭的事

2 不愉快事件, 不愉快經歷

3 失望; 失敗



bum.ble

<<不及物動詞>>

1 失敗, 弄糟, 壞事

2 含糊不清楚地說



bust

<<動詞>>

(bust.ed, bust.ing, busts)

<<及物動詞>>

1 ((俚語))

a. 打破; 用力摔碎

"Mr. Luger worked it with a rake, busting up the big clods,

making a flat brown table." (Garrison Keillor)路格先生用耙子耙,

並打碎這些大土塊, 整理出一塊棕色的平地

b. 弄壞; 用壞

busted the vending machine by putting in foreign coins投入外國硬

幣弄壞了這台自動販賣機

2 停止; 結束

an attempt to bust the union 試著結束這項婚姻

3 馴養; 馴服

4 破產; 短缺

"Too often, the promise of a high-tech design leads to a weapon that

busts the budget." (Business Week)一項高科技的設計經常是導致預算短缺

的原凶

5 ((俚語)) 降級; 降等

6 擊; 揍; 打

7 ((俚語))

a. 拘禁; 拘捕

b. 襲擊

<<不及物動詞>>

1 ((俚語))

a. 破裂; 碎裂

b. 炸裂; 破壞

"Several companies have threatened to bust out of their high-wage

contracts by the dubious technique of declaring bankruptcy."

(Washington Post)一些公司威脅用糊不清的技巧宣佈倒閉以破壞他們高價

額的合同

2 破產

3『牌戲』因分數超二十一分而失分

<<名詞>>

1 失敗

"The home-style bean curd is a bust, oily and rubbery." (Mark and

Gail Barnett)這種家庭式的豆腐是個失敗的產品, 油膩又太韌了

2 破產; 倒閉

3 不景氣; 蕭條期

"Bankers consider the region's diversified economy to be good

protection against a possible real estate bust." (American Banker)在

對抗可能會發生的房地產蕭條期, 銀行家視此區域的多樣性經濟為良好的保護

系統

4 重打; 猛擊; 痛毆

5 狂飲; 縱飲

a fraternity beer bust 一個同好之間的啤酒暢飲會

6 ((俚語))

a. 逮捕

b. 突襲



cock-up

<<名詞>>

1 失誤, 錯誤, 失敗

2 一團糟

3『印刷』附在字母右肩上的小字

4 篇首的大寫字母



come [基本字彙]

<<不及物動詞>>

(came, come, coming, comes)

1 a. 走向說話者或到一個特定的地方

Come to me. 走向我

b. 以特定的方法前進

The children came reluctantly when I insisted.由於我的堅持, 這個

小孩勉為其難地向我走來

2 a. 進展; 進步

a former drug addict who has come a long way這名已經戒毒的人吸毒

有很長的一段時間

b. 演變

How are things coming today? 你今天好嗎?

They're coming fine. 他們過得不錯

3 a. 歷經一連串的進展而達到某個特定點

At last we came to the chapter on ergonomics.我們終於唸到了人類工

程學這一章

b. 依適當的途徑到達

Dawn comes at 5 A.M. in June. 在六月清晨五點天就亮了

4 出現

The moon came over the horizon. 月亮昇上地平線

5 及時出現, 發生

"In the...saloon...the sawdust on the floor gets changed biweekly

come fog, downpour or the occasional shard of sunlight." (Paul. A.

Witteman)在大廳裡, 地板上的鋸屑每兩週會起變化, 有時變成霧, 有時變成

傾盆大雨,有時或是斑駁的陽光

6 a. 到達某個特定的結果或目的

come to an understanding 了解

b. 到達某種特定的狀況或情境

Come to your senses! 醒一醒!

c. 移到某個特定的位置

The convoy came to an abrupt halt. 這護送的隊伍突然停了下來

7 擴展; 到達

water that came to my waist 水到達我的腰部

8 具優越性, 等級在…之上

My work comes first. 我的工作第一

9 a. 處於某個特定情境或觀點

I have come to veiew the issue in a different light.我以不同的角

度來看待這個議題

How did you come to know that? 你怎麼知道這件事?

b. 結果

This comes of your carelessness. 這是因為你的粗心所造成的

10 出自於

No good can come of this. 做這件事絕沒有什麼好處

11 想到

A good idea just came to me. 我剛想到一個好主意

12 a. 出來

a cry came from the frightened child 嚇壞了的孩子哭了出來

b. 產生, 衍生

Oaks come from acorns. 橡實能長成橡樹 (大東西也能來自小東西)

c. 出生

They come from a good family. 他們出身良好

d. 在既定的範圍之內

This stipulation comes within the terms of your contract.這項規定

包含在你的契約條款當中

13 來自…, 住在…

My friends come from Chicago. 我的朋友是從芝加哥來的

14 增加至相當的數量

Expenses come to more than income. 超支

15 a. 變成

The knot came loose. 結鬆掉了

This is a dream that has come true. 這是一個實現了的夢想

b. 成為

A good education doesn't come cheap. 良好教育的費用不貲

16 可獲取的

shoes that comes in all sizes 各種尺寸的鞋子

17 ((俚語)) 興奮的高潮

<<名詞>>

((粗俗俚語)) 精液

come about

1 發生

2 轉圈子

3『航海』轉向

come across

1 偶然遇見

came across my old college roommate in town today今天在鎮上偶然地遇

見了大學時代的老室友

2 ((俚語))

a. 做想做的事

b. 付所需的錢

came across with the check 以支票支付

3 給予印象

"He comes across as a very sincere, religious individual." (William

L. Clay)他給人家的印象是一個信仰很虔誠的人

come along

1 進展

Things are coming along fine. 事情順利進展

2 跟隨

I'll come along on the hike. 我將隨隊健行

3 出現

Don't take the first offer that comes along. 不要接受別人的第一個提



come around (round)

1 恢復

fainted but soon came around 昏迷但馬上甦醒

2 改變看法或立場

You will come around after you hear the whole story.你聽完整個故事之

後就會改觀了

come at

1 獲取

come at an education through study 透過學習獲得教育

2 向…衝去

come back

1 東山再起

2 回答; 反駁

came back with a sharp riposte 以機智的應對反駁

3 回憶

When I saw the picture, happy memories came back.我看到這些照片的時

候, 美好的回憶又再度浮現了

come by

1 獲得

Mortgages are hard to come by. 抵押權很難取得

2 參觀, 拜訪

come down

1 失去財富或地位

He has really come down in the world. 他在這個世界上真的失去地位了

2 a. 傳承

customs that come down from colonial times 從殖民時代傳承下來的習俗

b. 宣判

An indictment finally came down. 終於宣判起訴

3 ((俚語)) 發生

What's coming down tonight? 今晚發生了什麼事情?

come in

1 a. 到達

Fall clothes will be coming in soon. 秋裝即將上市

b. 採用

New weather information just came in. 新的氣象資訊剛被採用

c. 開始生產 (尤指油井)

2 比賽的名次

came in fifth 第五名

3 以特殊的方式執行或運作

A food processor comes in handy. 一部食品的處理機用來十分便利

4 以特殊的方式回應

The pilot's voice came in loud and clear. 飛行員回應的聲音大聲而清晰

5 扮演特定的角色

When editorial review commences, that's where you come in.編輯覆審開

始時, 那就是你要做的工作

come into

獲得

She came into a fortune on her 21th birthday.她在二十一歲生日的時候獲

得了一筆財產

come off

1 發生

The trip came off on schedule. 旅行按照行程表進行

2 勇敢地行動

3 成功

a party that came off 成功的宴會

come on

1 表現個人特定的形象

come on as old-fashioned reactionary 表現出像是保守主義者

2 ((俚語)) 對異性有興趣

trying to come on to me during the party 在宴會上試圖找我搭訕

3 a. 遞增, 進展

Darkness came on after seven. 七點以後天色漸暗

b. 逐漸開始

Sleet came on after one o'clock. 冰雹在一點以後逐漸降落

4 (常用在祈使句) 快速移動

Would you please come on? 你可以快一點嗎?

5 (主用在祈使句中) 制止不當的行為; 熱切的

You've used the same feeble excuse for weeks. Come on!你已經好幾個禮

拜都用同樣的藉口了, 別再裝了!

come out

1 揭露, 披露

The whole story came out at the trial. 整個事件在審判中披露了出來

2 出版

The author's new book just came out. 這位作者的新書剛出版

3 正式的社交

She came out at age 18 in New York City. 她十八歲的時候在紐約市初入

社交圈

4 終止; 結果

Everything came out wrong. 每件事都搞砸了

5 公開地宣稱

The governer came out in favor of tax breaks.這位政府官員公開宣稱支

持這項稅額優惠

6 揭穿某人同性戀的身份

come over

1 改變立場

2 拜訪, 參觀

come through

1 履行某人要求的事

I asked for their help, and they came through.我要求他們的幫助, 他們

也做到了

2 a. 證實

The parents'tenderness comes through in their facial expressions.父

母的慈愛之情顯現在臉上

b. 以特殊的方式溝通

The pilot's voice came though loud and clear.這位飛行員的嗓音大聲而

清晰

come to

1 恢復意識

The fainting victim came to. 昏迷的受害者清醒了

2 『航海』

a. 將船頭轉向迎風

b. 下錨

come up

1 顯現, 興起

The question never came up. 從不曾發生過這個問題

2 升起

The sun came up. 太陽升起了

3 地位或等級的提昇

a general who came up from the ranks 按等級晉升的將軍

4 拉近, 接近

came up and said hello 走近打招呼

come upon

發現; 偶然遇到

<<慣用語>>

come a cropper

落敗

come clean

坦白, 全盤托出

come down on

懲罰; 對立; 嚴厲地苛責

a district attorney who came down on drug dealers 檢察官嚴辦毒品販賣者

come down to

1 直接面對

When you come right down it, you have to admit I'm correct.你面對它

的時候, 你就必須承認我是對的了

2 事實上, 也就是說

It comes down to this: the man is a cheat. 事實上這名男子是個騙子

come down with

病倒

came down with the flu 得了流行性感冒

come in for

接受

came in for harsh criticism

接受嚴厲的批評

come into (one's) own

1 獲得

2 受到重視, 出人頭地

a concert pianist who has at last come into his own這位鋼琴演奏家終

於佔得一席之地

come off it

((俚語)) (常用祈使句) 停止愚蠢或虛偽的言行

come out with

1 說出來

always come out with the truth 不可以說謊

2 公開揭示

come to blows

搏鬥, 扭打

come to grief

災難來臨, 失敗

come to grips with

坦然面對並努力解決

"He had to come to grips with the proposition." (Louis Auchincloss)他

必須面對這項命題

come to light (hand)

清楚地揭示

"A further problem ... came to light last summer as a result of

post-flight inspection." (John Noble Wilford)去年夏天由於航空郵件的檢

查, 進一步的問題便慢慢地顯露出來了

come to terms

1 坦然面對並徹底了解

"He attemps to come to terms with his own early experiences ... and

with his father, a con man of extravagant dimensions." (Peter S.

Prescott)他試著要面對並了解他自己早期的經驗…還有他的父親, 是一個不

折不扣的大騙子

2 達成協議

The warring factions have at last come to terms.這些敵對的派系終於達

成了協議

come true

實現

My fondest dreams have at last come true. 我最大的夢想終於實現了

come up against

遭遇 (尤其是困難或大問題)

come up with

提出; 發現

came up with a cure for the disease 發現了這項疾病的治療方法



coun.ter.act

<<及物動詞>>

1 抵制; 阻礙, 消減, 抵消

2 中和, 解毒

3 使某人受挫, 失敗, 對某人採取反對行動



crash [常用字]

<<動詞>>

(crashed, crash.ing, crash.es)

<<不及物動詞>>

1 a. 重擊; 撞碎

b. 突然遭受毀壞; 墜毀

Their car crashed into a guardrail. 他們的車撞上護欄

The airplane crashed over the ocean. 飛機在海上墜毀

2 砰然作響

breakers crashing against the rocks 海浪砰然撞在岩石上

3 橫衝直撞

went crashing through the woods 橫衝直撞地穿過樹林

4 失敗; 破產

5 ((俚語)) 吸毒後的沮喪期

6 ((俚語))

a. 暫時夜宿某處

b. 睡覺

<<及物動詞>>

1 使破裂

2 使破碎

3 ((口語)) 不請自來 (參加宴會)

<<名詞>>

1 碰撞聲

2 a. 破碎

b. (兩輛車) 猛撞在一起

3 (經濟, 商業上) 突然失敗

4 ((俚語)) 吸毒後的心理沮喪

<<形容詞>>

((口語)) 致力完成的

a crash course on income-tax preparation 對所得稅的準備不餘遺力

a crash diet 決心要節食

-idioms.

crash and burn

((俚語))

1 慘敗

2 (因太疲累而) 睡著

3 翻覆 (如做滑板運動時)

<<名詞>>

(crasher)



dam.na.tion

<<名詞>>

1 詛咒; 被詛咒

2 『神學』

a. 永劫不復的審判; 最後的審判

b. 永久的懲罰

3 失敗; 毀滅

<<感嘆詞>>

(用於表達生氣, 苦惱)



de.feat [常用字]

<<動詞>>

(de.feat.ed, de.feat.ing, de.feats)

<<及物動詞>>

1 擊敗; 打敗

2 破壞; 阻撓

Internal strife defeats the purpose of teamwork.內部的紛爭破壞了團隊

合作的宗旨

3『法律』使無效

<<名詞>>

1 擊敗; 征服

2 失敗; 敗北

3 挫折

the defeat of a lifelong dream 終生理想的挫敗

4『法律』宣告無效; 宣判無效

<<名詞>>

(de.feat.er)



de.fea.ture

<<名詞>>

1 ((古))損壞外貌; 毀容

2 『廢』失敗; 毀滅; 傾覆



devil [次常用字]

<<名詞>>

1 (常作 Devil)『神學』魔王; 撒旦

2 惡魔

3 惡人

4 人; 傢伙

a handsome devil 俊俏的傢伙

the poor devil 可憐的人

5 精力充沛的人

6『印刷』印刷廠的學徒

7 扯碎機

8 很困難的; 透頂的

has a devil of a temper 脾氣壞透了

9 怒氣

gave me the devil for cutting class 因為翹課而對我發了一頓脾氣

10 ((口語)) (用以強調語氣)

Who the devil do you think you are? 你以為自己是誰呀?

11『基督教義』 謬誤

<<及物動詞>>

(deviled, devil.ing, devils (devilled, devil.ling, devils))

1 以辛辣的調味料烹煮

2 激怒; 折磨; 騷擾

3 (以有鋸齒狀的機器) 撕毀 (衣物, 布料)

<<慣用語>>

between the devil and the deep blue sea

左右為難; 進退維谷

gove the devil his due

對惡人亦應公平; 平心而論

go to the devil

1 失敗

2 墮落

3 (用於祈使句, 表達憤怒, 不耐煩) 滾開

play the devil with

傷害; 毀壞

the devil take the hindmost

個人頭頂一片天; 大家各自發展

the devil to pay

大難; 麻煩

There'll be the devil to pay if you allow the piglets inside the

house.如果你讓小豬仔進到屋子裡來, 可會有大麻煩的



dis.com.fi.ture

<<名詞>>

1 挫折, 失敗

2 狼狽, 困窘



fail [常用字]

<<動詞>>

(failed, failing, fails)

<<不及物動詞>>

1 表現欠佳; 無效率; 不符合要求

2 失敗

a valiant attempt that failed 雖敗猶榮

3 (考試) 不及格

4 a. 不夠; 不足; 用盡

The water supply failed during the drought. 旱災期間供水不足

b. 未達成 (預期的事)

failed in her obligations to the family 她沒有盡到對家庭的責任

5 (力量, 體能) 減弱

The patient's heart failed. 病人的心臟機能變弱

6 停止運轉

The engine failed. 引擎停止運轉

7 破產; 倒閉

Our family business failed in 1929. 我們的家族企業於一九二九年宣告破



<<及物動詞>>

1 使失望; 辜負 (期望)

Our sentries failed us. 我們哨兵的表現令人失望

2 拋棄; 遺棄

His strength failed him. 他喪失了力氣

3 遺漏未做

"We must...hold...those horrors up to the light of justice.

Otherwise we would fail our inescapable obligation to the victims of

Nazism: to remember." (Anthony Lewis)我們必須將那些慘事交付法律審判.

否則對受到納粹壓迫的犧牲者們, 我們就是沒盡到應盡的責任: 切記.

4 沒有做(某事); 疏忽

failed to wash the dishes 沒有洗盤子

5 a. 不及格

failed algebra twice 代數兩次不及格

b. 當掉 (學生)

failed me in algebra 我的代數被當了

<<名詞>>

1 未能在指定時間內, 將債券送達顧客手中

2 未能在規定的日期之前, 收到股票或債券交易的盈利

<<慣用語>>

without fail

無誤地

Be here at noon without fail. 中午一定要到這裡來



fail.ure [常用字]

<<名詞>>

1 失敗

the failure of an experiment 實驗失敗

2 失敗者

a failure at one's career 事業的失敗者

3 不足

a crop failure 農作欠收

4 故障

a power failure 電力故障

5 不履行; 沒做到

failure to report a change of address 沒有通知變更住址

6 不及格

7 衰退

8 破產; 無支付能力



fall [基本字彙]

<<動詞>>

(fell, fall.en, fall.ing, falls)

<<不及物動詞>>

1 落下

2 跌落; 跌倒

I fell back in my chair. 我跌坐在椅上

The pilgrims fell to their knees. 朝聖者跪了下來

3 a. 突然倒下

b. (在戰場上) 受傷, 戰死

4 落下; 降臨

All grief fell from our hearts. 所有悲傷從心頭落下

Night fell quickly. 夜幕迅速低垂

5 休止; 靜止

The light fell on my book. 光線落在我的書本上

6 垂

The child's hair fell in ringlets. 小孩的頭髮卷卷地垂下

7 下垂

Her eyes fell. 她視線垂落下來

8 露出 (驚訝, 失望的) 表情

His face fell when he heard the report. 當他聽到那個報導時, 他面露驚



9 被攻陷; 淪淊

The city fell after a long siege 在長期的圍攻之下那城市被攻陷了

10 a. 失敗; 毀滅

After 300 years the dynasty fell. 三百年後那個王朝就毀滅了

b. 下台

The disgraced prime minister fell from power.那個聲名狼藉的首相喪

失政權

11 (坡度) 斜向

The rolling hills fall gently toward the coast.起伏的山丘逐漸緩降到

海岸

12 a. 減低

The air pressure is falling. 氣壓正在降低

b. (價值) 下跌

Last year, stock prices fell sharply. 去年股票的價格迅速下跌

c. 減輕

The patient's weight fell away rapidly. 病人的體重迅速地減輕

13 減低 (音高, 音量)

My friend's voice fell to a whisper. 我朋友的聲音減低到耳語的程度

14 a. 受誘惑; 犯罪

b. 失真

15 處於 (特別的情況)

fell silent 變得鴉雀無聲

fall in love 戀愛

16 發生 (在特別時間)

New Year's Day falls on Tuesday this year. 今年的新年是在星期二

17 發生 (在特別的地點)

The stress falls on the last sylable. 重音落在最後的音節上

18 (偶然地) 來

19 a. 被授與 (任務)

The greatest task fell to me. 最艱鉅的任務落在我身上

b. (依權利, 繼承) 被給予

20 在…範圍內

The specimens fall into three categories. 樣品分成三類

21 接觸; 遇到

My gaze fell on a small book in the corner.我的視線落到角落的一本小



22 發出

Insincere compliments fell from their lips. 違心的恭維出自他們的嘴



23 (精力充沛地) 開始

fell to work immediately 立刻開始工作

24 (尤指綿羊) 出生

<<及物動詞>>

砍下; 砍

<<名詞>>

1 落下

2 突然俯身低下

3 落下的東西

a fall of hail 下冰雹

4 a. 落下的量

a fall of two inches of rain 兩英吋的降雨量

b. 落下的距離

The victim suffered a fall of three stories to the ground.罹難者

從三樓掉到地上

5 秋天

6 (常作 falls; 與單數或複數動詞連用) 瀑布

7 傾斜; 斜坡

8 a. (婦女的) 帽紗

b. (通常位於衣領) 裝飾的項飾

c. (婦女的) 長假髮

9 a. 推翻; 瓦解

the fall of a government 政府的瓦解

b. 淪陷

the fall of Dien Bien Phu 奠邊府的陷落

10 (價值, 數量, 程度) 減低

11 貶降; 貶抑

"turned them in, set them up for prosecution; positioned them, as

it were, for the fall" (Joan Didion)把他們送交審判, 準備起訴; 好像

是在貶抑他們

12 a. 墮落

b. 失貞

13 (常作 Fall)『神學』人類的墮落 (源起於亞當與夏娃的墮落)

14『運動』

a. (也作 pin) 把摔角對手的肩膀壓在地上的動作

b. 角力策略的運用

15『航海』

a. (甲板平台的) 上升, 中止

b. (常作 falls) 用來轉運貨物的設備; 用來舉起救生船的設備

16 (裝在滑車上的) 通索

17 a. (綿羊的) 出生

b. 一窩動物

18 一群山鷸

19『植物』(鳶尾花的) 花被

fall apart

破壞; 倒塌

The rickety chair fell apart. 這張不穩的椅子倒塌下來

He fell apart after years as a POW. 在數年的戰俘生活之後他崩潰了

fall away

1 疏遠; 拋棄

2 減少; 消失

3 偏離; 背叛

fall back

1 撤退; 退卻

2 退潮

The waves fell back. 浪潮退了回去

fall behind

1 趕不上; 落後

2 (付款) 拖欠

fall down

達不到預期的效果; 表現落後

fell down on the job 工作延誤

fall for

1 愛上

2 被騙

fell for the con artist's scheme and lost $200,000被假藝術家的計謀騙

取二十萬美元

fall in

1 (軍隊) 集合; 排隊

2 (屋頂, 牆壁等) 陷落; 塌陷

The roof of the old barn fell in. 舊榖倉的屋頂陷了進去

fall off

1 變少; 減低

Stock prices have fallen off. 股票價格已經下跌

The number of staff meetings fell off after a few months.幹部會議的

次數在幾個月之後減少了

2『航海』向下風

fall on (upon)

1 (突然地, 惡毒地) 攻擊

Snipers and irregulars fell on the hapless patrol.狙擊兵和非正規軍猛

攻倒霉的巡邏隊

2 遭遇; 碰到

a stockbroker who fell on hard times 一個遭遇低迷景氣的股票經紀人

fall out

1 a. 離營集合

b. 離隊

2 吵架

The siblings fell out over their inheritance.這些兄弟姐妹們為繼承方

面的問題起了爭執

3 發生

fall through

失敗

Our plans fell through at the last minute. 我們的計劃在最後關頭失敗了

fall to

(很有活力地) 開始

"The press fell to with a will" (Russell Baker)徵兵行動如火如荼地展開

<<慣用語>>

fall back on (upon)

1 依賴

fall back on old friends in time of need 在急需之時依賴老朋友

2 依靠

I had to fall back on my savings when I was unemployed.我在沒有工作

時得依靠我的積蓄

fall between (the) two stools

陷於兩難; 不知所措

fall flat

1 完全失敗

2 毫無效果

The jokes fell flat. 那些笑話沒有引起任何反應

fall foul (afoul)

1『航海』(船隻) 相撞

2 抵觸

fell foul of the law 與法律相抵觸

fall from grace

失勢; 失寵

fall into line

與…步調一致; 贊同

fall in with

1 同意; 與…調和

Their views fall in with ours. 他們的意見與我們的一致

2 參加; 結交

fell in with the wrong crowd 加入錯誤的團體

fall on deaf ears

充耳不聞; 完全忽視

"Moscow's own familiar charges...will also fall on deaf ears" (Foreign

Affairs)莫斯科本身慣常的要求將也會被完全忽視

fall over backward (backwards)

拼命做; 過於心急

We fell over backward to complete the project on time.我們過於心急地想

在既定時間內完成計劃

fall over (oneself)

表現過分熱心

fell over themselves to impress the general's wife他們為了獲得將軍夫人

的好印象表現得過分熱心

fall prey to

受…之害

a person who fell prey to swindlers 被騙子給騙了的人

did not want the country to fall prey to terrorists不要讓國家遭受恐佈

分子的脅迫

fall short

1 達不到 (目標)

an athlete whose skill fell far short of expectations技巧無法符合期

望的運動員

2 缺乏

Our supplies of sugar and rice fell short. 我們糖和米的供應不足

fall through the cracks

被忽略; 未經檢查

"Much of the wisdom...seems to have fallen through the cracks" (Boston

Globe)許多智慧似乎已被忽略



fail.ing

<<名詞>>

1 失敗

2 小缺點, 短處

<<形容詞>>

失敗的; 衰退中的

failing health 健康情況不佳

failing kidneys 衰弱的腎

a failing business 失敗的生意

<<介系詞>>

如果沒有…

Failing a rainstorm, the game will be played this afternoon.如果沒有暴

風雨, 今天下午將可舉行比賽



fiz.zle

(fiz.zled, fiz.zl.ing, fiz.zles)

1 發出嘶嘶聲

2 ((口語)) (開始時滿懷希望, 但最後仍) 失敗

<<名詞>>

((口語)) 失敗



fliv.ver

<<名詞>>

1 小型廉價汽車; 小飛機

2 失敗, 挫折; 欺騙

3 不值錢的東西



flunk

((口語))

<<動詞>>

(flunked, flunk.ing, flunks)

<<不及物動詞>>

(考試, 課程) 失敗, 不及格

<<及物動詞>>

1 (考試, 課程) 失敗, 不及格

2 使不及格

<<名詞>>

1 (考試等) 失敗, 不及格

2 不及格的成績

flunk out

因不及格而 (被) 退學

<<名詞>>

(flunker)



flop

<<動詞>>

(flopped, flop.ping, flops)

<<不及物動詞>>

1 猛落; 重重躺臥

2 亂跳; 拍動

The dog's ears flopped when it ran. 這隻狗的耳朵在牠跑步的時候搖晃不



3 ((口語)) 宣布失敗

The play flopped. 這場戲失敗了

4 ((俚語))

a. 懶洋洋地躺臥; 倚靠

b. 上床睡覺

<<及物動詞>>

猛摔,猛放

flopped the steak onto a platter 將牛排摔放在大淺盤上

<<名詞>>

1 猛落, 猛摔

2 重重落下的聲音, 叭搭

3 ((口語)) 失敗; 失敗之作

<<名詞>>

(flopper)



fold [常用字]

<<動詞>>

(fold.ed, fold.ing, folds)

<<及物動詞>>

1 摺疊

fold a sheet of paper 把一張紙折疊起來

2 疊起來

folded the laundry 將換洗衣物疊起來

folded the chairs for stacking 將椅子疊成堆

3 收起來

The hawk folded its wings. 這隻鷹將牠的雙翅收起來

4 展開

a suitcase that folds out to become a display table展開成一張展示桌

的手提箱

folded the ironing board down form the wall 從牆上拉下鐵板

5 交臂, 叉手

fold one's arms 某人將雙臂交叉

6 封入; 擁抱

folded his children to his breast 擁抱他的孩子們

folded the check into the letter 將支票封入信中

7 混入

folded the beaten egg whites into the batter 將打好的蛋白混入糊狀物



8 a. ((口語)) 停止; 關閉

They had to fold the company a year after they started it.在他們

開始營業後的一年, 他們就得關閉這家公司

b.『牌戲』(將牌面朝下) 收回

9『地質』地層摺曲

<<不及物動詞>>

1 a. 變成摺疊狀

b. 可摺疊

a bed that folds for easy storage 可摺疊以方便收藏的床

2 ((口語)) 關門大吉; 失敗

3『比賽』退出比賽

4 ((口語))

a. 投降; 退讓

a team that never folded under pressure 一支不因壓力而退讓的隊伍

b. 精疲力盡

<<名詞>>

1 摺疊

2 疊起來的部分

the loose folds of the drapery 帳簾鬆散的摺層

clothes stacked in neat folds 整齊地疊成堆的衣物

3 層; 摺痕

tore the paper carefully along the fold 小心地沿著摺痕撕開紙

4 (繩索的) 一捲

5 ((主英)) 山丘, 山谷

6『地質』地層摺曲

7『解剖學』(薄膜的) 摺痕

<<形容詞>>

(folda.ble)



foun.der

<<動詞>>

(foun.dered, foun.der.ing, foun.ders)

<<不及物動詞>>

1 浸水而沉沒

The ship struck a reef and foundered. 這艘船撞到暗礁而沉沒

2 下陷

The platform swayed and then foundered. 講臺搖晃然後下陷

3 失敗, 崩潰

a marriage that soon foundered 不久就失敗的婚姻

4 摔倒; 摔倒而變跛 (指馬)

5 因過食而生病 (指家畜)

6 患蹄葉炎 (指馬)

<<及物動詞>>

使(船)浸水沉沒, 使摔倒, 使失敗

<<名詞>>

蹄葉炎



frus.tra.tion

<<名詞>>

1 挫折, 頓挫, 失敗

2 失望

3『心理』欲望得不到滿足



go [基本字彙]

<<動詞>>

(went, gone, going, goes)

<<不及物動詞>>

1 前往; 進行

We will go by bus. 我們將搭公車去

Solicitors went from door to door seeking donations.募捐者挨家挨戶尋

求捐款

How fast can the boat go? 這艘船行駛的速度有多快?

2 離去; 出發

Go before I cry. 在我哭之前離開

3 a. 經由

messages that go through diplomatic channels to the ambassador消

息經由外交管道傳達給大使

b. 求助

went directly to the voters of her district直接求助於屬於她地區的

選民

4 a. 延伸

curtains that goes from the ceiling to the floor窗簾從天花板延伸

到地板

b. 通到, 通往

a stairway that goes to the basement通到地下室的樓梯

5 運作

The car won't go. 車子無法發動

6 a. 流傳

b. 流傳; 散佈

Wild rumors were going around the office.辦公室散佈著荒唐的謠言

7 購得

The gold watch goes to the highest bidder.金錶由出價最高的人買得

8 ((口語)) (用於強調的語氣)

She went and complained to Personnel.她到人事室去抱怨

9 (用於進行式表示未來)

I am going to learn how to dance. 我要去學跳舞

10 a. 在某種情況下

b. 變成某種情況

go mad 發瘋

hair that had gone gray 變成灰白的頭髮

c. 保持某種狀態

go barefoot all summer 整個夏天都打赤腳

d. 拼命做

Your parents went to great expense to put you through college.你

的父母花了很多錢才讓你念完大學

11 a. 習慣放置於…; 屬於

The fork goes to the left of the plate.叉子通常放在盤子的左邊

Where do the plates go? 盤子放在那裡?

b. 進得去

Will the suitcase go into the trunk of your car?這個手提箱放得進

去你的車廂嗎?

12 a. 移轉

All the jewelry went to her heirs.所有的珠寶都移轉給她的繼承人

b. 分配

How much of your salary goes for rent?你的薪水有多少是用來付房租

的?

13 給予協助

It all goes to show us that the project can be completed on time.這

一切都顯示出這項計畫可以如期完成

14 a. 如…所說

as the saying goes 如格言所說的

b. 依照…而言

well behaved, as big dogs go 照一般的大狗而言, 表現得不錯

15 a. (時間) 過去, 逝去

The day went pleasantly enough until I received your call.接到你

的電話之前, 我過了愉快的一天

b. 用光

c. 除去; 取消

All luxuries will have to go. 所有的奢侈品都必須除去

16 a. 變弱, 衰退

His hearing has started to go. 他的聽力開始衰退

b. 解體

17 死去

18 a. 進展

How are things going? 事情進行得怎麼樣了?

b. 達到效果

creativity that made the advertising campaign really go創造性使宣

傳活動達到真正的效果

19 相配; 適合

a color that goes beautifully with your complexion能搭配你皮膚的顏



20 a. 權威

Whatever I say goes. 我說什麼就是什麼

b.有效用; 可接受

21 ((口語)) 排泄

22 ((口語)) 開始

Here goes! 現在開始!

23『廢』行走

<<及物動詞>>

1 照…進行

I was free to go my own way. 我可以隨心所欲做事

2 橫越

Only two of the runners went the entire distance.只有兩位跑者跑完全



3 ((口語))

a.下注

go $20 on the black horse 下注二十元賭黑馬勝

b. 出價

I'll go $500 on the vase. 這個花瓶我出價五百元

4 ((口語))

a. 承擔

go bail for a client 保釋一位委託人

b. 分擔

Will you go halves with me if we win the lottery?如果我們中了彩

券, 你要和我分一半嗎?

5 總計; 重量

a shark that went 400 pounds 重達四百磅的鯊魚

6 ((口語)) 享受

I could go a cold beer right now.我現在就可以享受一杯冰涼的啤酒

7 說 (主要是用在口語的敘述)

First I go, "Thank you," then he goes, "What for?"我先說「謝謝」, 然

後他說「謝什麼?」

<<名詞>>

(pl. goes)

1 前往; 進行

2 企圖; 努力

had a go at acting 企圖採取行動

3 活動期間

4 ((口語)) 精力; 活力

had lots of go 精力充沛

5 ((口語))

a. 前進

b. (常作 Go) 起始點

"And from Go there was something deliciously illicit about the

whole affair." (Erica Abeel)這整件事情從一開始就有一些不合法的地



c. ((口語)) 成功

The space mission is a go. 這是一項成功的太空任務

<<形容詞>>

((口語)) 運作

All systems are go. 所有的系統都運作良好

go about

著手

Go about your chores in a responsible way. 以負責的態度去做你的工作

go along

合作

They get along by going along. 他們經由合作而和諧相處

go around

1 夠用

just enough food to go around 食物剛好夠用

2 走來走去; 四處走動

3 流傳

rumors going around 謠言四處流傳

go at

1 猛烈地攻擊

2 致力於; 從事

He went at the job with a lot of energy. 他全心全意投注於這項工作

go by

1 逝去, 過去

as time goes by 隨著時間的逝去

2 拜訪

My parents were away when we went by last week.上星期我們去探視我的

父母時, 他們不在家

go down

1 a. (太陽) 下沉

The sun went down. 太陽下山了

b. 落下

The helicopter went down in a ball of fire.直升機像火球一樣掉落到地

面上

c. 下沉

The torpedoed battleship went down. 遭水雷破壞的戰艦沈入水裡

d. 被打敗, 被毀滅

2 容易吞下

a cough syrup that goes down readily 容易吞服的咳嗽糖漿

3 ((主英)) 離開大學

4 ((俚語)) 發生

"a collection of memorable pieces about the general craziness that

was going down in those days" (James Atlas)那些日子裡發生的一些狂熱

的, 令人難以忘懷的片段

5 a. 被接受

How will your ideas go down as far as corporate marketing is

concerned?就合作經濟而言, 你的理念要如何讓人接受呢?

b. 留名於後世

a debate that will go down as a turning point in the campaign一場被

視為競選活動轉捩點的辯論將留名於後世

go for

1 ((口語)) 喜愛

I really go for progressive jazz. 我真的很喜愛革新的爵士樂

2 攻擊

an opponent who is known to go for jugular in arguments這位對手以善

於攻擊對方最大的弱點而聞名

3 充當

a couch that also goes for a bed 也可以當床用的沙發

go in

1 參加

went in with the others to buy a present 和別人一起去買一份禮物

2 靠近

Troops went in at dawn. 軍隊在傍晚時分靠近了

go off

1 爆炸

2 發出聲音

The siren went off at noon. 警報器在中午響起

3 使人成為某種狀態

Don't go off mad. 不要那麼激動

4 ((口語)) 進行

The project went off smoothly. 這項計畫進行的很順利

go on

1 發生

didn't know what was going on 不知道是怎麼回事

2 a. 繼續

Life must go on. 日子一定要過下去

b. 繼續做…

Don't go on talking. 不要一直講話

c. 進行

She went on to become a senator. 她為了要成為一位參議員而四處奔走

3 ((口語)) 滔滔不絕地說

My, you do go on. 天呀, 你真是多話

go out

1 熄滅

2 a. 出去, 外出

He went out at seven. 他七點的時候出去了

b. 參加社交活動, 交際

goes out a lot 經常參加社交活動

3 過時, 不流行

High boots went out last summer. 長統靴去年就不流行了

4 塌陷

The bridge wen out. 這座橋塌陷了

go over

1 接受, 同意

a new style that didn't go over 未被接受的新樣式

2 調查, 檢查

go over the best scores 檢查最好的成績

go through

1 仔細檢視

through the students' papers 仔細檢查學生的考卷

2 經歷

We went through hell while working on this project.做這項計畫時, 我

們經歷到許多困難

3 完成

I went through this sonata in 30 minutes.我在三十分鐘內就奏完了這首

奏鳴曲

go under

1 挫敗; 失敗

2 失去意識

go up

((主英)) 進入大學

go with

跟 (異性) 交往, 約會

<<慣用語>>

go all the way

性交

go back on

違約, 食言

go back on a promise 違反諾言

go begging

不需要

"Prestige or no prestige, directors' jobs at some companies have

actually gone begging." (Bill Powell)不管是有名聲或是沒有名聲, 有些公

司事實上已經沒有理事的職位了

go belly up

((口語)) 破產

"A record number of...banks went belly up." (New Republic)許多銀行都破

產了

go bust

((口語)) 破產

"Railroads were in the news mainly when they were going bust."

(Christian Science Monitor)新聞報導主要是說鐵路公司已經快破產了

go by the board

被拋棄, 被忽略

old dress codes that have now gone by the board衣服穿著舊有的陋規已經

被揚棄了

go down on

((粗俗俚語)) 口交

go down the line

給予有力的支持

go fly a kite

((口語)) (用於祈使句) 不要再煩人了

go for broke

((口語)) 孤注一擲

"Why not go for broke and take on somebody who is quite young and see

what he does?" (Roger L. Stevens)何不孤注一擲, 雇用一個年輕人, 然後看

看他的表現如何?

go for it

((口語)) 孤注一擲; 竭盡所能

go in for

1 對…有興趣

go in for classical music 對古典音樂有興趣

2 參加

goes in for water skiing 參加滑水比賽

go it alone

獨力完成

go off the deep end

歇斯底里; 魯莽的行為

go one better

超越

He has gone me one better. 他已經超過我了

go out for

成為 (某團體) 的一員

go out for varsity soccer 成為大學足球代表隊的隊員

go out of (one's) way

致力於…

go out the window

((口語)) 無意義, 無效

"As soon as a third body was introduced to the Newtonian system, all

lawful ordering of processes goes out the window." (Fusion)一旦有第三

實體被引進牛頓學說的系統, 所有合理的程序都將變得毫無意義

go places

((口語)) 將會成功

a young executive who is clearly going places這位年輕的行政官員顯然將

會有一番成就

go steady

與 (某對象) 固定地交往

go the distance

貫徹始終, 完成

go the vole

孤注一擲

go to pieces

1 失去自制

2 失去健康

go to the mat

((口語)) 奮戰到底

The governor will go to the mat with the legislature over the

controversial spending bill.州長將為這項爭論性的議案與州議會奮戰到底

go to town

((口語))

1 做事迅速有效率

2 成就極高

go up in flames (smoke)

使徹底消滅

go without saying

不待言; 不用說

It goes without saying that success is the product of hard work.成功是

經由努力得來的, 這是不消多說的

on the go

忙碌; 活躍

to go

外帶 (餐廳的食物, 飲料)

coffee and doughnuts to go 外帶咖啡和甜甜圈



ki.bosh

<<名詞>>

胡說

put the kibosh on

使失敗; 妨礙; 阻止; 挫敗



loss [常用字]

<<名詞>>

1 失敗

nine losses during the football season 足球季中敗了九場

2 a. 丟失者

wrote their flooded house off as a loss 就當他們被洪水淹沒的房子

搞丟了

b. 損失

mourning their loss 悲嘆他們的損失

c. 損失的數量

selling at a 50 percent loss 以五折賣出

3 傷害; (失去的) 痛苦

4 (常作 losses) (戰時的) 死傷者

5 破壞

The war caused incalculable loss. 這場戰爭造成了無以數計的破壞

6『電學』電力的消退

7 (保險業者) 理賠的數額

<<慣用語>>

at a loss

1 虧損

sold the merchandise at a loss 賠錢賣出這些貨物

2 迷惑的; 困惑的

I am at a loss to understand those remarks.我對這些話語感到很困惑



los.ing

<<形容詞>>

1 輸的; 失敗的

a losing team 敗隊

a losing lottery ticket 未中獎的彩券

2 會輸的

a losing season 慘淡的時節

a losing battle 敗仗

<<名詞>>

1 失敗; 損失

2 (常作 losings) 失去的事物 (如賭博中賭輸的錢)



lose [基本字彙]

<<動詞>>

(lost, los.ing, los.es)

<<及物動詞>>

1 遺失; 錯置

He's always losing his keys on the way out the door.他總是在路上弄丟

鑰匙

2 a. (因疏忽, 意外而) 失去

I've lost three umbrellas this year. 我今年已經弄丟三把兩傘了

Britain lost its American colonies in a revolution.大英帝國在革命

中喪失美洲的殖民地

b. 被剝奪

lost their lives 失去生命

lost her youth through hardship 經歷苦難而失去青春

c. 使喪偶

lost his wife 失去他的妻子

d. 無法繼續存活

a doctor who has lost very few patients 這位醫生鮮有不能治癒的病



3 無法維持; 無法保存

lost everything in the stock market crash 在股市大跌中失去一切

is losing supporters by changing his mind 因改變心意而失去擁護者

4 輸; 失敗

lost the game 輸了比賽

lost the court case 法院官司敗訴

5 喪失優勢; 未能利用

Don't lose a chance to improve your position.別喪失了這個有助於你升

官的機會

6 看不見; 聽不見; 不了解

We lost the plane in the fog. 在霧中我們看不見那架飛機

I lost her when she started speaking about thermodynamics.她一開始講

熱力學, 我就一頭霧水

7 a. 使 (某人) 迷路

b. 使 (某人) 迷失 (生活目標)

8 除去

lost five pounds 減輕五磅

9 浪費

lost a week in idle occupations 無所事事浪費了一星期的時間

10 迷路; 流浪

lose one's way 迷路

11 a. 使迷惑; 擺脫

lost their pursuers 擺脫他們的追蹤者

b. 被遠超過

chased the thieves but lost them 追逐盜賊卻跟丟了

12 使變慢

13 導致…喪失

Failure to reply to the advertisement lost her the job.未能響應那廣

告使她失掉了工作

14 (通常用於被動式中) 使毀壞

Both planes were lost in the crash. 兩架飛機皆因雷雨而墜機

15 被詛咒

<<不及物動詞>>

1 (因損失) 痛苦

2 被擊敗

3 慢速操控; 緩慢移動

lose out

未達 (預期的收獲)

<<慣用語>>

lose out on

錯過

lose time

1 (鐘錶) 走慢

2 延遲前進



mess-up

<<名詞>>

1 混亂

2 失敗, 失策

a bit of a ~ 輕微的失誤



mis.carry

<<不及物動詞>>

1 歸於失敗, 不成功

The joke miscarried.那個笑話不好笑

2 未送達, 未寄到

3 流產, 早產

4 失策, 失敗



mis.carriage

<<名詞>>

1 失敗, 失誤

2 失策

3 誤投, 誤送

4 未送達

5 流產, 早產

She has a miscarriage. 她流產了



mis.fire

<<不及物動詞>>
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Such is the power of genius; he could read Greek with facility in the age of five.

At the age of ~~歲時

at one's age在某人的年齡時

Tom went on playing and pretended not having heard his father's call.

Pretend to 原動

Whenever I go to a country whose language I don't know, I make a rule to learn a bit of it in advance.

Make it a rule to 原動~ 養成~的習慣

I hated to part from my car, but I had to sell it because I needed money.

Part with ~放棄

However you may be busy, you will be able to find time for reading if you want to .

However (no matter how)+adj+S+may+be 無論~有多~

part from~~分手

It is true that his an eloquent lawyer, so he is lacking in experience.

It is true (that)…but~(~不錯,但~) It is true=indeed=to be sure

The news of important events is oftenbroadcast in the spot on television.

On the spot=at once即刻、現場

It is said that most of the traffic accidents are due to carelessness in the part of the drivers.

On the part of =one one's part在某人方面

All things considering, it is suprising that one out of four citizens should have no knowledge of the fact.

All things considered 從各方面看來

Since she could not ansewer any of the questions in the final examination, the exam committee ahd no choice but fail her.

Have no choice but to 原動~ 除了~之外,別無選擇。

They spend in the average more money on alcoholic beverages than on books.

On the average(平均地)

Management and labor met but could not agree, each sticking for its own view.

Stick to~堅持

The children are responsible for the accident at a certain extent, but in fact the parents are fully responsible.

To a certain extent=to some degree

Every time typhoons attack us, we cannot help to feel the terribly great power of nature.

cannot help feeling

cannot but 原動

It says that a sense of humor is common to old people who keep their health up to an advanced age.

It is said that S+V

If you utilize your ability at the utmost, you will have infinite possiblities.

to the utmost 盡力地、極度地

It is easy to find fault to others in a number of ways, but we must instead try to focus on their good points.

Find fault with~批評、挑剔

It is next for impossible for us to improve our connection through learning and training.

next to~幾乎

I dont't think it happened by accident. It must be on purpose.

Must have been ~一定是(過去推測)

must be (現在推測)

He is very particular for what he eats whenever he has dinner with his wife.

Be particular about 講究、挑剔

She went up to him and shook him by a hand as if she had known him for years.

指人身體的一部分,用the 來代替所有格

To appearance he was not only graceful and handsome, but also strong enough to bend on iron rod with his hands.

In appearance~外表上

to all appearance~顯然

Not everyone can succeed. Some wil gain and other will lose.

Some... and others~有些~而有些~

It sometimes happens that a man whom I think is mad makes a great invention.

先行詞+關代+S+V1+V2

關代的「格」取決於V2,大部分為主格較多

She has almost completely got over her shyness at the presence of strangers.

In the presence=in one's presence~的面前

He never failed writing from abroad to his parents at least once a week, no matter how busy he was.

Never fail to +V~一定會

The old man staggered but managed standing by taking hold of the chair.

Manage to+V~設法

When one looks back to one's past, one will surely find that at least one or two people have influenced one.

Look back on~回顧、回憶

The number of the wise is much fewer than might be supposed.

Small(數目、量)少許的 large 數目多的

He remembers being sent to school wearing his mother's blue sash on honor of the Emperor's birthday.

In honer of =in one's honor對某人表示敬意、祝賀某人


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  1. anainst all (the)odds]

  2. allow for

  3. as a last resort

  4. as good as

  5. as likely as not

  6. at a loss for words/ anything to say

  7. at someone's expense

  8. at length

  9. at liberty (to)

  10. at one

  11. at sea

  12. at the back of (someone's) mind

  13. at the top of one's voice

  14. attend to

  15. back down

  16. back out (of)

  17. back to square one

  18. bank on

  19. be after

  20. be (hard) at it

  21. be badly off/well off (for)

  22. be behind

  23. be beneath

  24. be cut out for/ to be

  25. be disposed to

  26. be driving at

  27. be in someone's bad/good books

  28. be in/out of keeping with

  29. be in line for

  30. be in/out of ine with

  31. be in/out of luck

  32. be in the know

  33. be in the right/ wrong

  34. be know to (do)

  35. be laden with

  36. be landed with

  37. be lost in

  38. be made for

  39. be out to(do)

  40. be out for

  41. be packed off

  42. be packed out

  43. be saddled with

  44. be (a number of something)short

  45. be torn between

  46. be with

  47. be within(one's)rights

  48. bear out

  49. bear (someone)to it

  50. become of

  51. before you know where you are

  52. behind (someone's) back

  53. behind the times

  54. bend over backward to

  55. bet (one's)bottom dollar

  56. better late than never

  57. better safe than sorry

  58. beyond a joke

  59. beyond/without question

  60. black look

  61. blast of

  62. blow up

  63. bogged down (in)

  64. boil down to

  65. border on

  66. bound to

  67. brain drain

  68. branch out

  69. bread and butter

  70. break away

  71. break even

  72. break in

  73. break into (somewhere)

  74. break off

  75. break out

  76. break to

  77. bring off

  78. bring to life

  79. buckle down

  80. burst in on

  81. buy off

  82. buzz off

  83. by all means

  84. by no means

  85. by post

  86. by the same token

  87. by chance

  88. call a halt to

  89. call a spade to spade

  90. call (someone's)bluff

  91. call for

  92. call to mind

  93. call to order

  94. can't be bothered with/to do

  95. cannot take (one's)eye off

  96. a case in point

  97. cash in on

  98. cast doubt on

  99. catch hold of

  100. catch in the act

  101. catch off guard

  102. catch on the hop/wrong foot

  103. catch out

  104. catch red-handed

  105. cater to/for

  106. chalk up

  107. chance it

  108. the chances are

  109. change for the better/worse

  110. chane hands

  111. a change of heart

  112. change out of

  113. change over (from, to)

  114. change around

  115. change (one's) tune

  116. churn out

  117. chear off

  118. clear out

  119. chose up

  120. close-up

  121. club together

  122. clued up on/about

  123. coast along

  124. a cog in the machine

  125. come about

  126. come across

  127. come around

  128. come home to

  129. come into (someone's) head

  130. come into (one's) own

  131. come of age

  132. come to nothing

  133. come to terms with

  134. conk out

  135. cotton on (to)

  136. crack down on

  137. crack of dawn

  138. crack up

  139. crawl to

  140. crawling with

  141. cross (one's) fingers (for)

  142. cross (one's) mind

  143. cry off cryy favor with

  144. cut corners

  145. day after day

  146. daylight robbery

  147. dear me/ oh dear

  148. delight in

  149. deny oneself

  150. devoted to He's devoted to his mother.他很孝順他的母親

  151. dictate to I'm not going to let her dictate to me.我才不要她對我頤指氣使。

  152. Dispose of

  153. do a good turn

  154. do away with

  155. do (one's)bit

  156. do credit

  157. do for

  158. do up

  159. down the drain

  160. down under

  161. down with

  162. draw in

  163. draw near/on

  164. drink to

  165. drive a hard bargain

  166. eat you heart out

  167. embard on/upon

  168. even up

  169. every other I always see a movie every other day. 我每隔兩天去看一次電影。

  170. every so often 偶然

  171. excuse oneself (for)

  172. face the music

  173. fair and square

  174. fall back on

  175. fall on (one's)feet

  176. fall through

  177. fan out

  178. fancy one's chances She fancies her chances for the softball team.

  179. far and away

  180. far and wide

  181. far from it

  182. fear for

  183. feel for

  184. fend for oneself

  185. fend off

  186. few and far between

  187. fiddle with Don't fiddle with your hair. It's not ladylike

  188. fingure on

  189. finish up

  190. finish with

  191. first and foremost

  192. first and last

  193. fit in with I will fit in with whatever you arrange.

  194. Fly at

  195. faly off the handle

  196. a flying start

  197. follow suit Are you thinking of following suit?

  198. for all the world like They looked for all the world like a mother duck with her little ducklings.

  199. for the time being

  200. freshen up

  201. from A to Z She knew the plants from A to Z.

  202. full blast

  203. full tilt

  204. get carried away

  205. get down to

  206. get in with Politicians always get in with people.

  207. get into (someone's)head

  208. get (one's) money's worth

  209. get the choop/ax/boot/push/sack

  210. get the hang of

  211. get through (to)

  212. getting on

  213. give away

  214. go around in circles You're just going around in circles!

  215. go back on

  216. go down with go easy on

  217. go to pieces

  218. going strong

  219. hang in

  220. have (got) (one's) eyes on

  221. have had enough

  222. have it both ways

  223. have (one's) say

  224. have the last word

  225. hit on/upon

  226. hold against

  227. household name

  228. How are you keeping/getting on/along?

  229. How on earth(what/when/where/who/who on earth?)

  230. I dare say

  231. I don't suppose

  232. I wouldn't bet on it

  233. I wouldn't put it past someone

  234. in a nutshell

  235. in a quandary

  236. in aid of

  237. in character

  238. in favor

  239. in favor of

  240. in focus

  241. in good hands

  242. in one piece

  243. in question

  244. in/withing reach

  245. in store I've treat in store for you. Wait and see.

  246. in the balance

  247. in the black

  248. in the dark

  249. in the light of

  250. in the making

  251. in two minds

  252. in view of

  253. inflict of It inflicted a wound on heart.

  254. Is that so?

  255. it's a good thing

  256. it's all very well

  257. jump at I'd jump at the chance to go.

  258. just so出奇的整齊有序

    It is her good habit to keep the house just so. 將房子保持異常整齊她的習慣。

  259. Keep oneself to oneself

  260. kind to

  261. know backward/inside out

  262. know (one's)own mind

  263. land up Why did I land up doing this for my brother?

  264. last straw

  265. laugh up (one's)sleeves

  266. launch out

  267. law and order

  268. lay claim to 聲稱…屬於自己 She laid claim to him.她聲稱他屬於自己

  269. learn by heart/rote

  270. leave standing

  271. let (it)slip

  272. lick into shape

  273. lie ahead

  274. lift a finger

  275. live it down

  276. look here!

  277. Lose the thread (to)

  278. lose the use of

  279. make a bomb

  280. make a fuss

  281. make a fuss of

  282. make a name for oneself

  283. make a practice of

  284. make allowances for

  285. make certain

  286. make (someone's) day

  287. make demands on

  288. make head of tail of

  289. make light of

  290. make much of

  291. make out

  292. make the best of

  293. make the most of

  294. make the running

  295. make time for

  296. make tracks

  297. make way

  298. manage without I can manage without you.

  299. Many happy returns (of the day)

  300. match up

  301. mean a lot/nothing to

  302. mean business/it

  303. mean well

  304. miss out 從未得到…而不幸

    His dog missed out on playing out. 他的狗不能到外面玩,很可憐。

  305. next door (to) Who lives next door?

nice and (adj.);The house is nice and light.這房間光線充足。

306. no need

307. none other than

308. not by a long shot

309. not have all day

310. not know from Adam

311. not know the frist thing about

312. not much of a

not put a foot wrong

313. now, now

314. now or never

315. now then

316. odd man out

317. odds and ends

318. (the) odds are

319. off hand

320. on all fours

321. on balance

322. on end

323. on form

324. on its last legs

325. on leave

326. on principle

327. on the cards

328. on the dot

329. on the loose

330. on the shelf

331. on the spur of the moment

332. on the strength of

334. on the whole

335. on to

336. on top of the world

337. once and for all

338. one and all

339. out of proportion

340. out of sight

341. out of the corner of (one's eye)

345. out of touch (with)

346. out of tune

347. out on a limb

348. out with it

350. own up

352. paint in glowing colors

353. part with

354. parting shot

355. pass the back

356. pay through the nose

357. pay tribute to

358. peter out

359. pick (someone's) brains

360. pick on

361. pin down

362. play by ear

363. paly the fool

364. please oneself

365. plough back

366. poke fun at

367. pop in

367. pour scorn on

368. pour with rain

369. prevention is better than cure

370. profit by 從…得到益處

I hope you profit by your mistakes.我真希望你從錯誤中學到教訓。

371. pull oneself together 恢復鎮定

Pull oneself together. It's quite harmless! 鎮定些。那是無害的。

372. pull (one's) socks up

373. pull strings

374. pull to pieces

375. push oneself

376. put down roots

377. put one's feet up

378. put one's feet down

379. put forward

379. put in

380. put in mind of The pictures put me in mind of my dead dog.

380. put in the picture

381. put in (one's) place 使某人有自知之明

382. put into someone's head灌輸(想法等); 啟發

383. put into words

384. put (one's) mind to

385. put off the scent/ track 使失去線索; 使產生錯覺

They put us off scent by changing into women's clothes!

386. put on the map 使出名

387. put on the market 試圖出售

388. put right 把…修理好 I've put your heater right .

389. put the clock back

390. put two and two together

391.qualify as

392. quarrel about

393. rack one's (brains)

394.rain out/off

395.rake up

396.ram (something)down (someone's)throat

397. ramble on

398. rat race (現代城市生活中的)激烈的競爭

399.read in/into You're reading too much into what I said. I didn't mean it.

400.remark on

401.repeat oneself

402.resign oneself to

403.right of way 公眾通行權; 公用道路

Don't stay here. There's no right of way through the factory!

404. ring true

405. roll on...但願 Roll on the holidays! 但願假期快到!

406. roll up 姍姍來遲

407. round up 把…四捨五入

408. rub in 用…用力擦入

409. rub it in 反覆講別人的缺點(或不愉快的事)

410.rub off on to

411. rub out

412. rub (someone) the wrong way

413. rule the roost

414. run across

415. run dry

416. run in the family Big eyes run in my family.

417. run its course

418. run-of-the-mill

419. run out of steam

420.safe and sound 安然無恙

421. sail through

422. save (one's) breath

423.save the day 轉敗為勝

424. save up

425. say when 夠了請說一聲; 告訴我幾時停

426. see about

427. see reason

428. see the last/back of

429. see the light

430. see the world

431. see to 應付; 處理 Our manager is busy. Can you see to him?

432. seeing that

433. serve right

434. set about

435. set alight

436. set eyes on/upon

437. set in (one's) ways

438. set (one's) mind on

439.set (one's)sights on

440. shop around

441. short for

442. short list

443. shrink from

444. a sight for sore eyes

445. sit up

446. sit on the fence

447. skate over

448. sleep on it考慮一段時間

449. slip into

450. slip (someone's) mind

451. slot in

452. snap up

453. so-and-so

454. so much for

455. speak for itself

456. speak for yourself

457. speak (one's) mind

458. step into (someone's) shoes

459. a stone's throw

460. stretch (one's) legs

461. strike it rich

462. subscribe to

463. suit down to the ground

464. take (someone) at his word

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  1. keep his head above water勉強存活; 不負債

    to stay alive, said of a business that remains viable, but just barely.

  2. run aground 一敗塗地; 狀況百出

    to meet with serious trouble.

  3. up in the air 懸而未定

  4. get the ax 突然終止; 突然遭解雇

    to terminate or end something abruptly.

  5. have an ax to grind (找人)算帳

    someone is upset or unhappy with the actions of another, and plans to discuss the matter with them.

  6. take a backseat退居幕後; 坐冷板訂凳

    to be assigned a position of secondary importance, reclassified either permanently or terporarily

    to a lower position.

  7. ballyhoo 強力促銷

    to create a lot of commotion, especially in the advertisement or introduction of a product, service or company.

  8. drive a hard bargain處理棘手的談判

a skilled negotiator who usually successfully negotiates for his or her side. Any competitor

who, by skill, reason or simple stubbornness, wears down the other side to his own advantage.

  1. batting a thousand 戰果輝煌

    to do extremely well, to have a perfect record of success, although those with a nearly perfect success rate are also sometimes said to be batting a thousand.

  2. beating the bushes 徹底搜尋

    to perform a through search, or do whatever is necessary to create a list of useful business contacts, to do whatever may be necessary to find new contacts.

  3. best of both worlds 魚與熊掌兼得

  4. put your best foot forward 表現出最好的一面

  5. best in show 佳作; 最佳展示

  6. draw blood 言辭攻擊

    a verbal assault that caues damage.

  7. see which way the wind is blowing 探探風聲

  8. boiler plate 應急方案

  9. a bone to pick 有爭議要談

  10. bone up 惡補

  11. boner 出紕漏

  12. low blow 犯規; 耍詐

  13. bring to the table 談判籌碼

  14. buck up 鼓勵打氣

  15. buddy-buddy 友好夥伴

  16. a shoestring budget 預算極少

  17. buttonhole 攔下路人

  18. call your shot 提出先見

  19. prime candidate 當紅炸子雞

  20. hole card 祕密武器

  21. in the cards 早己註定

  22. cash flow 現金週轉

  23. chief cook and bottle washer 負責人

  24. a new broom sweeps clean 新官上任三把火

  25. clean house 大整頓

  26. climbing the ladder 升遷

  27. costs a mint 貴得離譜

  28. count your chickens before they hatch 先打如意算盤

  29. crack the whip 鞭策

  30. dead wood 扶不起的阿斗

  31. playing musical desks 調動工作崗位

  32. iron out the details 解決細節問題

  33. air out the dirty linen 揭發內幕

  34. do-or-die 不成功,便成仁

  35. out the door 外流

  36. enough said 說夠了

  37. extract a pund of salt 敲詐

  38. fall for (attraction) 被吸引

  39. fall for (tricked) 被騙

  40. fend for himself 自己照顧自己

  41. fender bender 小車禍

  42. hold his feet to the fire 給予施壓

  43. fly by night 走夜路(不值得信賴)

  44. warm fuzzies溫情攻勢

  45. give away the store 賠本生意

  46. ...a given 基本項

  47. a give away 贈品

  48. where are you going with this? 搞什麼鬼?

  49. golden calf 金礦

  50. groping for 慌亂尋找

  51. a big gun 高手; 強棒

  52. my gut tells me 馮直覺

  53. ..got a gut feeling 有個預感

  54. gutter ball 壞球; 餿主意

  55. in the gutter 直接出局

  56. out of the gutter 擺脫糜爛; 重新振作

  57. hat in hand 搖尾乞憐

  58. a red herring 煙幕彈; 模糊焦點的事

  59. eat your heart out 嫉妒吧

  60. a hit 當紅炸子雞

  61. hit the bottle 飲酒過量

  62. hir or miss 不在乎; 無所謂

  63. hit pay dirt 大爆冷門

  64. hit and run 跑秀場

  65. hit the silk 抽腿; 逃避

  66. heavy hitter 強棒; 強打

  67. when this hits the street 風聲走漏

  68. hoist on his own petard 以其人之道還治其人

  69. no host cocktails自費處理

  70. skirting the issue在邊緣上打轉

  71. jackass 笨蛋; 傻瓜

  72. Jane Doe 無名氏()

  73. John Doe無名氏()

  74. John Q. Public 一般大眾

  75. a square Jane 聖女貞德

  76. a square John 柳下惠

  77. he's a joke 肉腳

  78. Are you Joshing me? 你在呼攏我嗎?

  79. juice (energy)精力; 幹勁

  80. juice(influence)影響力

  81. jump on it 抓住機會

  82. play for keeps 玩真的

  83. a keeper 奇葩

  84. put the kibosh on it 終止

  85. kick it around 徹底的討論

  86. killjoy 掃興的人; 煞風景

  87. kiss my ass 閃邊

  88. the kiss of death 自找死路

  89. I didn't get kissed我沒有半點好處

  90. ...large再多好幾個零

  91. larger than life 超級紅人

  92. make lemonade 化腐朽為神奇

  93. line up his ducks 沙盤推演

  94. hold his liquor 酒品很好

  95. I like the cut of his jib 欣賞這種調調

  96. in the long run 長遠來看

  97. loopholes漏酒

  98. shake loose 漏餡兒

  99. cut our losses, and move on 開源節流

  100. a lost cause 註定失敗

  101. lay low避風頭

  102. it's (a real )Lulu 難搞; 棘手

  103. make nice-nice表面融洽

  104. marching orders 動員令

  105. a mark 冤大頭

  106. high water mark 創高標

  107. fresh meat 新手

  108. meeting of the minds 達成初步共識

  109. a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down 有錢能使鬼推磨

  110. a Milquetoast 膽小鬼

  111. you read my mind正合我意

  112. my money is on...我賭…會贏

  113. muddy the waters 模糊焦點

  114. name dropper 攀關係

  115. if and when needed 有必要的話

  116. it's nonnegotiable沒得談的

  117. no ifs, ands or buts 沒有商量的餘地

  118. rub his nose on it 翻舊帳

  119. posting notice 公開宣告; 張貼公告

  120. put on notice 表明意圖

  121. off the ground 開始; 啟動

  122. in the offing交易附屬品

  123. out to lunch 魂不守舍

  124. blow over 煙消雲散

  125. overreach越級; 勉強

  126. oxymoron 矛盾說法

  127. paint with a wide bruch 草率處理

  128. pan out 順利出爐

  129. pay dirt 有利可圖

  130. run it by my people 請示專家

  131. pet peeve悲劇重演

  132. pick fights只打會贏的戰

  133. piggyback it蒙混過關

  134. in the pink狀況良好

  135. pissing into the wind 魯莽之舉

  136. played out 過氣了; 榨榨了

  137. playing five hundred ball 勝算打平

  138. poor as church mouse窮光蛋

  139. pound salt 一敗塗地

  140. press the advantage 稱勝追擊

  141. a big price tag 天文數字

  142. a hefty price 天價

  143. pricey 高價的

  144. take no prisoners 緊急動員

  145. I don't mean to pry 我不是要探聽

  146. pry his jaws open 使出絕技

  147. puffing 誇大

  148. pushover 好好先生

  149. field questions 接受質詢問答

  150. quid pro quo以物易物

  151. a rainmaker 金童

  152. rained out 延期; 取消

  153. rallying cry 精神訓話

  154. riding high一帆風順

  155. bundle of rights附加權利

  156. hit the road 離開; 離職

  157. run of the mill正規產品

  158. run ragged 加緊趕工

  159. broken field running 清場; 打頭陣

  160. street savvy 生存本能

  161. scarf up據為己有

  162. see eye to eye 共識

  163. got the shaft毀謗

  164. shafted毀謗

  165. sending mixed signals朝令夕改; 模糊不清

  166. is my slip showing? (錯誤)有被發現嗎?

  167. Mister Softy好好先生

  168. song and dance 千篇一律

  169. spitballing絞盡腦汁

  170. spring it on him 給人驚喜

  171. the squeaky wheel gets the grease 會吵的人有糖吃

  172. stays in this room 嚴格守密

  173. it's a stretch 新嘗試

  174. strike the colors 退出; 放棄

  175. strike a happy medium找到折衷方式

  176. strike out(into new areas)進攻(新領域)

  177. strike up the band 準備慶功

  178. sunk 死定了

  179. on life support岌岌可危

  180. give him a taste給點顏色瞧瞧

  181. test the waters顧客調查

  182. markig time混時間

  183. make time騰出時間

  184. over the top反應過度

  185. on track 照計畫進行

  186. get sidetracked 偏離軌道

  187. trim the fat減少開支

  188. upset the applecart推翻現況

  189. virgin territory處女地

  190. wherewithal物資

  191. what are you up to?最近還好吧?

  192. Whip into the frenzy 激將法

  193. the real why 肇事主因

  194. work with me

  195. wellspring

  196. it's a zoo

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Question 1.
 
 
______ arriving at the train station, please kindly call us so we can arrange transportation to pick you up.
A.Upon(正解)
B.Over
C.At
D.In
請你在一抵達車站後,就馬上打電話給我們,以方便我們安排車輛去載你。

理由:
a. 本句測試『一......就......』的用法:
On / Upon + V_ing, 主詞 + 動詞  一......就......
例: Upon hearing the good news, I felt quite excited.
= As soon as I heard the good news, I felt quite excited.
= The moment I heard the good news, I felt quite excited.
(我一聽到這則好消息,就感到十分興奮。)
b. 根據上述,空格後有動名詞 arriving,之前應置入介詞 Upon,Upon arriving 表『一到達』, 合乎語意,故 (A) 應為正選。
 
 
Question 2.
 
 
The night view from the top of the hill is ______ fabulous that my wife and I have determined to buy a house there.
A.so(正解)
B.very
C.much
D.more
山頂上的夜景那麼美麗,因此我太太和我決定在那兒買棟房子。

理由:
a. 本句測試下列句構:
so + adj.∕adv. + that + 主詞 + 動詞  如此......以致於......
例: He is so kind that everybody likes him very much.
(他是個大好人,因此每個人都很喜歡他。)

He studied so hard that he scored very high on the test.
(他那麼用功,因此考試得了高分。)
b. 原句中空格後有形容詞 fabulous(很棒的), 之後又有 that 所引導的副詞子句,得知空格內應置入 so。
c. 類似句構:
such + N. + that + 主詞 + 動詞  如此的......以致於......
例: He is such a nice boy that everyone likes him very much.
(他是那麼乖的孩子,因此大家都喜歡他。)
d. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. fabulous a. 很棒的
= wonderful
= great
b. determine vt. 決定,下定決心
determine to V   決定要......
= make up one's mind to V
例: I have determined to study abroad.
(我已下定決心出國深造。)
 
 
Question 3.
 
 
A few admissions requirements are waived for applicants ______ family members either now attend or have attended this university.
A.their
B.that
C.those
D.whose(正解)
申請者若有家屬目前於本大學就讀或曾就讀本校者,不受限於若干入學條件的規定。

理由:
a. 本句測試關係代名詞所有格的用法:
關係代名詞所有格 whose(......的)可引導形容詞子句,修飾之前的名詞,並有連接詞功能,使該形容詞子句與前面的主要子句連接。
例: This is Neil, his father is a famous photographer. (╳)
→ This is Neil, whose father is a famous photographer. (○)
(這位是尼爾,他父親是位名攝影師。)
b. 根據上述,原題若選 (A) 時,則形成下列錯誤句法:
A few admissions requirements are waived for applicants their family members either now attend or have attended this university. (╳)
→ A few admissions requirements are waived for applicants whose family members either now attend or have attended this university. (○)

c. 根據上述,(D) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. admission n. 入學許可(與介詞 to 並用)
例: Helen was offered admission to the local college.
(海倫獲得了當地大學的入學許可。)
b. requirement n. 要求;條件(與介詞 for 並用)
例: A college degree is a requirement for this job.
(大學文憑是這份工作所須具備的條件。)
c. waive vt. 取消;放棄
例: She wanted to defend herself, so she waived the right to find a lawyer.
(她想要替自己辯護,所以放棄找律師的權利。)
 
 
Question 4.
 
 
For your convenience, we have decided to send ______ tax documents to you by the end of this month.
A.your(正解)
B.you
C.yourself
D.yours
為了您的方便起見,我們決定將您的報稅文件於月底前寄發給你。

理由:
a. 原句中有 your 及 you,得知空格內亦應填入所有格 your(你的), 故 (A) 應為正選。
b. (C) 項的 yourself(你自己)為反身代名詞,在句中應作及物動詞的受詞。
例: You should learn to respect yourself.
(你應當學習如何尊重自己。)
(D) 項的 yours,為所有格代名詞,表『你的東西』, 之後不可再接名詞。
例: This book is mine, not yours.
(這本書是我的東西,不是你的。)
其他重點:
a. convenience n. 方便

at one's convenience  在某人方便的時候
例: Give me a call at your convenience.
(你方便的時候打通電話給我。)
b. document n. 文件
c. by the end of this month  月底以前
 
 
Question 5.
 
 
Please ______ the directions carefully before answering the following questions and check your answers after you finish the test.
A.read(正解)
B.reading
C.to read
D.reads
請仔細閱讀說明後再回答下列問題,並在完成測驗後檢查答案。

理由:
a. 句首若有副詞 Please(請)時,之後須置入原形動詞,以形成祈使句。
例: Please sit down.
(請坐。)
b. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
directions n. 使用說明(恆用複數)
direction n. 方向(與介詞 in 並用)
例: The car dashed off in that direction.
(車子朝那個方向疾馳而去。)
 
 
Question 6.
 
 
The rock 'n' roll band drew a capacity audience at the concert hall with its ______ performance.
A.excite
B.excites
C.excited
D.exciting(正解)
這支搖滾樂團在音樂廳的精采演出吸引了滿場的觀眾。

理由:
a. 空格後有名詞 performance(演出), 得知空格內應置入形容詞以修飾該名詞。選項中(C) 與 (D) 皆為形容詞,但:
excited a. 感到興奮的(修飾人)
例: I feel quite excited about the good news.
(我對這則好消息感到興奮。)
exciting a. 令人興奮的(修飾事物)
例: That was really exciting news.
(那真是令人興奮的消息。)
b. 根據語意,(D) 應為正選。
其他重點:
draw a capacity audience  吸引滿場的觀眾
 
 
Question 7.
 
 
I may take a train to Chicago because traveling by train takes two hours less ______ traveling by bus.
A.as
B.with
C.than(正解)
D.excitement
我可能會搭火車到芝加哥,因為火車比巴士快兩個小時。

理由:
a. 空格前有比較級副詞 less(更少地),得知空格內應置入比較級連接詞 than(比), 故(C) 應為正選。
b. 凡句中有比較級形容詞或比較級副詞時,均以 than 作連接詞。
例: She is more beautiful than Mary.
(她比瑪莉漂亮。)
I have fewer friends than Peter.
(我的朋友比彼得少。)
 
 
Question 8.
 
 
Hopefully the Turnbull Textile Company will increase its production ______ 12 percent when the new factory is established.
A.by(正解)
B.with
C.in
D.on
Turnbull 紡織公司希望新工廠建立後能增加百分之 12 的生產量。

理由:
a. 本句測試介詞 by 表『以......之差』的用法:
例: I am older than Peter by five years.
(我比彼得大 5 歲。)
We beat the team by two points.
(我們以兩分之差擊敗了這支隊伍。)


b. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
textile n. 紡織
 
 
Question 9.
 
 
Without the support of the board of directors, the project would never _____ completed as scheduled.
A.was
B.been
C.have been(正解)
D.had been
若是沒有董事會的支持,該計劃絕不可能在預定的時間完成。

理由:
a. 本句測試以介詞 without(沒有)形成的假設語氣。
1) 與現在事實相反:
Without + N, 主詞 + 助動詞過去式(如 would、should、could、might)+ 原形動詞
例: Without your help, I couldn't do the work now.
(若是沒有你的幫助,我現在就無法做這份工作。)
2) 與過去事實相反:
Without + N, 主詞 + 助動詞過去式(如 would、should、could、might)+ have + 過去分詞
例: Without your help, I couldn't have finished the work yesterday.
(若是沒有你的幫助,我昨天就無法完成這份工作。)

b. 根據上述,空格前有過去式助動詞 would,得知之後須加 have,再加過去分詞 been,形成與過去事實相反的假設語氣,故 (C) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. the board of directors  董事會
b. as scheduled  按預定時間(使用時多置於句尾)
例: You have to finish the work as scheduled.
(你必須按預定時間完成這份工作。)
 
 
Question 10.
 
 
The company kept its losses secret, so ______ anyone knew it was already on the verge of bankruptcy.
A.hardly(正解)
B.almost
C.most
D.generally
公司隱瞞了虧損,因此幾乎沒有人知道公司已瀕臨破產。

理由:
a. (A) hardly adv. 幾乎不(與 any 並用)

例: He has hardly any money left.
= He has almost no money left.
(他幾乎沒剩什麼錢。)
(B) almost adv. 幾乎
例: Almost anybody can do this easy job.
(幾乎任何人都能做這份簡單的工作。)

(C) most a. 大部份的(之後須接複數可數名詞或不可數名詞)
例: Most students in the class study very hard.
(這個班上大部份的學生都很用功。)
(D) generally adv. 普遍地
例: Generally, people who live in this area are rich.
(住在這個地區的人普遍都很富有。)
b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. keep...secret  隱瞞......
= keep...a secret
例: She wants to keep her relationship with Eric a secret.
(她不想讓其他人知道她正在跟艾瑞克交往。)
b. be on the verge of...  瀕臨......的邊緣
 
 
Question 11.
 
 
Unfortunately, after Epoch Computers merged with that Japanese company, the ______ of its stock dropped.
A.value(正解)
B.nature
C.cost
D.receipt
不幸地,當時代電腦與那間日本公司合併後,股價就下跌了。

理由:
a. (A) value n. 價值
(B) nature n. 大自然(不可數,前不可接冠詞); 性質(可數,前可接冠詞)
例: I love nature.
(我愛大自然。)
What is the nature of this job?
(這份工作的性質是什麼?)
(C) cost n. 花費
at the cost of...  花費......;犧牲......
例: Paul attained the goal at the cost of his health.
(保羅達成了目標,卻犧牲了健康。)
(D) receipt n. 收據
b. 根據語意,(A)應為正選。
其他重點:
a. epoch n. 時代
b. merge vt. 合併
merge with...  與......合併
例: His department will merge with mine.
(他的部門將和我的部門合併。)
 
 
Question 12.
 
 
I'm afraid that we can't go on with our project because we don't have much money at our _____.
A.disposing
B.dispose
C.disposes
D.disposal(正解)
我們沒有充裕的資金可運用,所以我們恐怕無法繼續進行該計劃。

理由:
a. 本句測試下列固定片語:
at one's disposal  任由某人處置
例: A car is at your disposal on weekends.
(每逢週末都有一輛車子可供你支配。)
b. 根據上述,(D) 應為正選。
c. (B) dispose [ dI`spoz ] vi. 處理(與介詞 of 並用)
dispose of...  處理......
例: How should we dispose of the garbage?
= How should we get rid of the garbage?
(我們應該如何處理這些垃圾?)
 
 
Question 13.
 
 
A recent survey shows that the average American generates ______ much trash as the average European.
A.twice
B.twice as(正解)
C.as twice
D.twice more
最近一項調查顯示,美國人平均生產的垃圾量是歐洲人的兩倍。

理由:
a. 本句測試下列倍數詞的結構:
倍數詞 + as + adj.∕adv. + as...  ......是......的若干倍
使用上列句構時,可先造一個有副詞或形容詞的句子。
例:She is beautiful. (她很美麗。 beautiful是adj.) He studies hard. (他很用功。 hard是adv.)
再於形容詞或副詞前後加上 as:
例: She is as beautiful as Mary.
(她和瑪莉一樣美麗。)
He studies as hard as John.
(他和約翰一樣用功。)
接下來在第一個 as 前接上倍數詞(如 twice、three times、four times...)
例: She is twice as beautiful as Mary.
(她比瑪莉美麗兩倍。)
He studies three times as hard as John.
(他比約翰用功三倍。)
b. 根據上述,(B) 應為正選。
twice as much trash as...  是......兩倍的垃圾
 
 
Question 14.
 
 
No one ______ the meeting had the authority to make any changes on the proposal until an agreement was reached.
A.attended
B.attends
C.attending(正解)
D.should attend
在達成協議前,與會人士無權針對該方案做出任何改變。

理由:
a. 本句測試形容詞子句化簡為現在分詞片語的用法。
以關係代名詞 who 或 which 引導的形容詞子句中,若 who 或 which 作主詞時,該形容詞子句可變成現在分詞片語,原則如下:
1) 刪除 who 或 which。
2) 之後的動詞變成現在分詞,若該動詞為 be 動詞,則一律改為 being,並可省略。

例: I hate any student who doesn't bother to study.
= I hate any student not bothering to study.
(懶得唸書的學生我都討厭。)
b. 根據上述,故 (C) 應為正選。原句實等於:
No one who attended the meeting had the authority to make any changes...
上列句中,可將 who 刪除,之後的動詞 attended 變成現在分詞 attending,即成原句構。
其他重點:
a. authority n. 權力
have the authority to V  有權力做......
例: Who gave you the authority to sign the contract?
(誰給你權力去簽訂這份合約的?)
b. make a change on sth  對某物做出改變
c. reach an agreement  達成協議
= come to an agreement
例: After a lengthy discussion, we finally reached an agreement.
(經過冗長的討論,我們終於達成了協議。)
 
 
Question 15.
 
 
The committee voted _____ to rule out the possibility of constructing a factory in this area for fear of causing water pollution.
A.critically
B.generally
C.increasingly
D.unanimously(正解)
委員會一致投票排除在該區興建工廠的可能性,唯恐造成水污染。

理由:
a. (A) critically ] adv. 嚴苛地
(B) generally adv. 一般地
Generally speaking, ...  一般而言,......;大體而言,......
= In general, ...
= On the whole, ...
= By and large, ...
例: Generally speaking, there are two main political parties in the country.
(大體而言,這個國家有兩大政黨。)

(C) increasingly adv. 漸增地
例: The problem is getting increasingly serious.
(這問題變得越來越嚴重。)
(D) unanimously adv. 一致地,毫無異議地
b. 根據語意,(D) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. rule out the possibility of...  排除......的可能性
b. construct vt. 興建
c. for fear of...  唯恐......
例: For fear of drowning, Emily never goes swimming.
(艾蜜麗唯恐會溺水,所以她從不去游泳。)
 
 
Question 16.
 
 
It was already eight when the general manager showed up, so there was very ______ time for us to talk before the seminar.
A.few
B.little(正解)
C.brief
D.no
總經理出現時已經是 8 點了,因此研討會前我們沒有多少時間可以談話。

理由:
a. (A) few a. 沒幾個(之後須接複數名詞)
a few  一些(之後亦須接複數名詞)
例: He has few friends.
(他沒幾個朋友。)
I have a few good friends.
(我有一些好朋友。)
(B) little a. 沒多少(之後須接不可數名詞)
a little  還有一些(之後亦須接不可數名詞)
例: He has little money.
(他沒多少錢。)
I still have a little money.
(我還有一些錢。)

(C) brief a. 簡短的
a brief speech  簡短的演說
(D) no a. 沒有(不可被 very 修飾)
例: I have very no money. (×)
→ I have no money. (○)
(我沒有錢。)
b. 根據上述,空格後有不可數名詞 time(時間), 故 (B) 應為正選。
其他重點:
seminar n. 研討會
 
 
Question 17.
 
 
The fast food restaurant should have made money, but employee demands on management forced it into ______.
A.bankruptcy(正解)
B.robbery
C.construction
D.excitement
這間速食店本來應該會賺錢的,但員工對其資方的要求使其破產。

理由:
a. (A) bankruptcy n. 破產
be on the verge of bankruptcy  瀕臨破產的邊緣
例: Because of poor management, the company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
(由於管理不善,該公司瀕臨破產的邊緣。)
(B) robbery n. 搶劫
rob vt. 搶劫
rob sb of sth  搶奪某人的某物
例: The bandit robbed the woman of all her money.
(這名強盜搶走了該婦女所有的錢財。)
(C) construction n. 建造
be under construction  興建中
例: The building is under construction now.
(這棟建築物正在興建中。)
(D) excitement n. 興奮
To one's excitement, ...  令某人興奮的是,......
例: To my excitement, Christmas is around the corner.
(令我興奮的是,聖誕節就快到了。)
b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。
 
 
Question 18.
 
 
The staff members should do the best they can to collect all the information ______ for the upcoming meeting.
A.required(正解)
B.called
C.valued
D.questioned
工作人員應盡全力為即將召開的會議蒐集所有必備的資料。

理由:
a. (A) require vt. 需要
例: This radio requires two batteries.
(這台收音機需要兩顆電池。)

(B) call vt. 召喚
(C) value vt. 珍惜
例: I value your friendship.
= I cherish your friendship.
= I treasure your friendship.
(我珍惜你的友情。)
(D) question vt. 質疑
例: I have never questioned your honesty.
(我從來沒有質疑過你的誠信。)
b. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. ...all the information required for the upcoming meeting.
= ... all the information that is required for the upcoming meeting.
......這場即將召開的會議所有必備的資料。
b. do the best one can to + V  盡(某人)全力做某事
例: You should do the best you can to help him.
= You should do your best to help him.
= You should do all you can to help him.
= You should do whatever you can do help him.
= You should do your utmost to help him.
(你應該要盡全力幫助他。)
 
 
Question 19.
 
 
That restaurant is quite popular around here. I'm afraid we have to ______ a table if we want to eat there tonight.
A.reserve(正解)
B.conserve
C.preserve
D.deserve
那家餐廳在這帶很受歡迎。如果我們今晚想在那兒用餐,恐怕必須訂位才行。

理由:
a. (A) reserve vt. 預訂
例: I would like to reserve a room for two nights.
= I would like to make a reservation for a room for two nights.
= I would like to book a room for two nights.
(我想預訂一間房間,要住兩個晚上。)

(B) conserve vt. 節約使用
conserve energy  節約能源
例: We should do our best to conserve energy.
(我們應該要盡全力節約能源。)

(C) preserve vt. 儲存
例: All the food should be preserved in the refrigerator.
(所有的食物都應該儲存在冰箱裡。)
(D) deserve vt. 應得
例: Such a good boy deserves our praise.
(這麼乖的孩子應得到我們的讚美。)
b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。
 
 
Question 20.
 
 
All laboratory analyses must be made _____ to resident doctors no later than May 31.
A.frequent
B.additional
C.available(正解)
D.employable
所有實驗室的分析最遲得在 5 月 31 日以前提供給住院醫師。

理由:
a. 本句測試下列固定句構:
make sth available to sb  將某物準備好提供給某人
available a. 現有的;可提供的
例: Videotapes of the film are not available anymore here.
(這裡不再販售這部電影的錄影帶了。)

b. (A) frequent a. 經常的
(B) additional a. 額外的
an additional + 數字  額外的......
= an extra + 數字
例: We need an additional 50,000 dollars for the project.
(我們另需 5 萬元來完成這項計劃。)
(D) employable a. 可僱用的
c. 根據語意及用法,(C) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. analyses n. 分析(複數)
analysis n. 分析(單數)
b. resident a. 居住的 & n. 居民
a resident doctor  住院醫生
c. no later than...  最遲不超過......
例: The report should be finished no later than March 1.
(這份報告最遲應該在 3 月 1 日以前完成。)
 
 
Question 21.
 
 
Public opinion was against the government's argument that national security prevented officials ______ information.
A.provided
B.provides
C.to provide
D.from providing(正解)
政府認為國家安全可防止官員提供情報,但輿論對此皆持反對態度。

理由:
a. 本句測試表『預防』或『防止』的動詞與介詞之間的關係。下列動詞均與 from 並用:prevent(防止)、 keep(防止)、 prohibit(禁止)、 ban(禁止)、 bar(禁止)。
例: You should do something to prevent him from smoking too much.
= You should do something to prohibit him from smoking too much.
(你應該想辦法不要讓他抽那麼多煙。)
b. 根據上述,(D) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. forbid 也表『禁止』, 但接了受詞之後,可接不定詞片語或 from 加動名詞。
例: I forbid him to do it.
= I forbid him from doing it.
(我禁止他做這件事。)
b. public opinion  輿論
c. argument n. 論點
d. national security  國家安全
 
 
Question 22.
 
 
To ensure that you stand a good chance of getting the job, your application form must be postmarked _____ Friday, July 31.
A.no more than
B.no less than
C.no later than(正解)
D.in advance
為確保您有可能得到這份工作,您的應徵表格上的郵戳日期最遲不得超過 7 月 31 日星期五。

理由:
a. 本句測試『最遲不晚於......』的片語用法。
no later than...  最遲不晚於......,最晚在......之前
例: This report should be finished no later than Friday.
= This report should be finished by Friday.
(這份報告最晚應該在星期五以前完成。)
b. 根據上述,空格後有日期,故 (C) 應為正選。
c. (A) no more than + 數字  最多不超過......
例: He has no more than two hundred dollars.
(他的錢最多不超過 200 元。)
(B) no less than + 數字  至少......
= at least + 數字
例: This country is no less than a thousand years old.
(這個國家至少有一千年的歷史。)
(D) in advance  事先
例: It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance.
(你如果事先訂票,會比較便宜。)
其他重點:
a. ensure vt. 確保
例: Hard work ensures your success.
(努力能確保你的成功。)
b. stand a good chance of...  很有可能......
例: You'll stand a good chance of passing the test if you study hard.
(你如果用功唸書,就很有可能會通過考試。)
c. postmark vt. 在(郵件)上蓋郵戳
 
 
Question 23.
 
 
News of the closing of the factory was _____ before employees were notified, creating a problem for the management.
A.released(正解)
B.relieved
C.remained
D.remembered
工廠關閉的消息在通知員工前就被發布,造成了資方的困擾。

理由:
a. (A) release vt. 發布(消息等); 釋放(囚犯、嫌犯等)
例: According to the news released in the evening, seven people were killed in the car accident.
(根據傍晚發布的新聞,這場車禍中有 7 人喪生。)
John was released from prison after serving a five-year sentence.
(約翰入獄服刑 5 年後獲釋。)
(B) relieve vt. 減輕、紓解(痛苦、壓力等)
例: Dr. Smith told him to get some rest to relieve his stress.
(史密斯醫師吩咐他要好好休息,以減輕壓力。)
(C) remain vi. 保持(無被動用法,之後接形容詞)
例: To remain healthy, you should exercise every day.
(為了保持身體健康,你應該要每天運動。)
(D) remember vt. 記得
b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. notify vt. 通知
notify sb of sth  通知某人某事
例: They notified the police of the date of the gathering.
(他們通知警方該集會的日期。)
b. the management  資方;管理部門
 
 
Question 24.
 
 
The supervisor is planning to stay with us _____ a period of four days in order to help solve the worsening financial problems of our company.
A.of
B.in
C.for(正解)
D.past
監督人正計劃與我們共處為期 4 天的時間,以協助解決我們公司日益惡化的財務問題。

理由:
a. 本句測試下列固定片語:
for a period of + 一段時間  為期......
例: I'm going to stay here for a period of half a year.
(我準備在這裡待上半年的時間。)
b. 根據上述,(C) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. supervisor n. 監督人;管理人
b. ...help solve the problem  ......協助解決問題
= ...help to solve the problem
注意:
help 之後的 to 可省略,直接接原形動詞。
例: If I have time, I will help (to) write the letter.
(我若有空,會幫忙寫信。)
 
 
Question 25.
 
 
J.C. Smith, Inc. produces a variety of auto parts, ______ are exported to such countries as Mexico, Spain, and Thailand.
A.most of them
B.with most of them
C.most of which(正解)
D.they most
J.C. 史密斯公司生產各式汽車零件,當中大部份外銷到墨西哥、西班牙和泰國等國家。

理由:
a. 本句測試下列句構:
主要子句句尾有名詞時,之後可接『數量詞 + of + 關係代名詞的受格(即 whom 或which)引導的形容詞子句』, 以修飾之前主要子句句尾的名詞。

例: Steve has taught many students, some of them have become great scientists. (╳,兩句無連接詞連接)
* 上列句中,Steve 為主詞,引導一個主要子句,some of them 也是主詞,引導另一主要子句,但兩句無連接詞連接。
→ Steve has taught many students, some of whom have become great scientists. (○)
(史提夫教了很多學生,有些已經成為偉大的科學家。)
I have bought five cakes, two of them will be given to you. (╳)
* 上列句中,無連接詞連接兩句。
→ I have bought five cakes, two of which will be given to you. (○)
(我買了 5 塊蛋糕,其中兩塊會給你。)
b. 根據上述,原句空格前有 J.C. Smith, Inc. 作主詞引導的主要子句,若選 (A) 時 most of them 成為另一子句的主詞,造成兩句無連接詞,故應選 (C) most of which,使 which 變成關係代名詞,代替之前的名詞 a variety of auto parts(各式各樣的汽車零件)。
其他重點:
a. a variety of...  各式各樣的......
例: This bar provides its customers with a variety of drinks.
(這間酒館提供顧客各式各樣的飲料。)
b. export vt. 輸出
import vt. 輸入
 
 
Question 26.
 
 
_______ in the late 1980's with a staff of only ten, this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea, thanks to its sound management.
A.Established(正解)
B.Establishing
C.Been established
D.Having established
該電腦公司成立於 1980 年代末,員工僅有 10 人。如今因其健全的管理制度,該公司已成為南韓電腦業的龍頭。

理由:
a. 本句測試分詞構句:
凡兩句在一起,須有連接詞連接。若無連接詞時,往往第一個句子應改為分詞片語,原則如下:
1) 若第一個句子主詞與第二個句子主詞相同時,將第一個句子的主詞刪除。
2) 之後的動詞變現在分詞。
3) 若該動詞為 be 動詞時,變成現在分詞 being,being 可省略。
例: I was tired after all the work, I went to bed early. (╳,兩句無連接詞連接)
→ (Being) tired after all the work, I went to bed early. (○)
→ Tired after all the work, I went to bed early. (○)
(我在完成所有的工作後感到很疲憊,所以提早就寢。)
b. 根據上述,原句原為:
This computer company was established in the late 1980's..., this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea... (╳,兩句無連接詞連接)
→ (Being) established in the late 1980's..., this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea... (○)
→ Established in the late 1980's..., this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea... (○)
c. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. staff n.(全體)職員(集合名詞,不可數)
例: We have 20 staffs in our company. (╳)
→ We have a staff of 20 in our company. (○)
= We have 20 staff members in our company.(○)
(我們公司有 20 位職員。)
b. thanks to...  由於......
= because of...
c. sound a. 健全的
a sound system  健全的制度
 
 
Question 27.
 
 
For the fifth year in a row, the ______ of sick days taken by employees has gone down.
A.number(正解)
B.amount
C.volume
D.date
連續 5 年以來,員工請病假的天數下降。

理由:
a. 本句測試 number 和 amount 與數字的關係。
1) number 須與複數名詞並用:
a large / small number of + 複數名詞  許多的∕少數的......
例: A large number of people came to the party.
(許多人來參加這場派對。)
the number of + 複數名詞  某物的數量
例: The number of people who came to the party was staggering.
(來參加這場派對的人數多到驚人。)
2) amount 應與不可數名詞並用:
a large / small amount of + 不可數名詞  大量的∕少量的......
b. 原句空格後有可數複數名詞 sick days(病假), 故得知空格內應置入 (A) number。
c. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。
其他重點:
a. volume n. 量(= amount); 音量
a large volume of information  大量的資訊
= a large amount of information
b. in a row  連續地
例: It has been raining for five days in a row.
= It has been raining for five consecutive days.
(已經連續下 5 天的雨了。)
 
 
Question 28.
 
 
Video game makers saw sales drop dramatically in October, but analysts still expect the industry ______ the year with record_breaking sales.
A.ending
B.end
C.to end(正解)
D.in ending
電玩製造業者發現 10 月的業績急速下跌,但分析家仍預期年終將達到破紀錄的銷售業績。

理由:
a. 本句測試 expect(預期∕期望)的用法:
expect sb / sth to V  期望某人∕某物......
例: We expect the train to arrive at 10:00.
(我們預期火車會在 10 點到達。)
b. 根據上述,(C) 應為正選。
 
 
Question 29.
 
 
Ivy.com announced this morning that it had ______ all the money it needed to further expand its market share in Asia.
A.risen
B.raised

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Question 1.
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A.They are eating on a ship.(正解)
B.They are having a picnic in a park.
C.They are inside a high-class restaurant.
D.They are grabbing a bite to eat in a cafeteria.
(A) 他們在船上用餐。
(B) 他們在公園裡野餐。
(C) 他們在一家高級餐廳裡。
(D) 他們在自助餐廳裡吃點東西。

a. grab a bite to eat  匆匆吃點東西
= have a bite to eat
= snatch a bite to eat
grab vt. 抓取
bite n. 一口之量 & vt. 咬
三態為:bite, bit , bitten。
例: We grabbed a bite to eat before the meeting started.
(我們在開會前隨便吃了點東西。)
b. cafeteria n.(工廠或校內的)自助餐廳
 
Question 2.
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A.He is singing a song for his girlfriend.
B.He is playing an instrument in a band.
C.He is receiving an award on the stage.(正解)
D.He is buying a gift for his girlfriend.
(A) 他正在為女友獻唱。
(B) 他正在樂團裡演奏樂器。
(C) 他正在台上領獎。
(D) 他正為女友買禮物。

a. instrument n. 樂器(= musical instrument);工具
例: John's son can play several musical instruments.
(約翰的兒子會演奏好幾種樂器。)
b. band n. 樂團
c. award n. 獎,獎項 & vt. 頒(獎)
receive an award  領獎
例: He was awarded first prize for his excellent performance.
(他因表現優異而獲頒首獎。)
d. stage n. 講台,舞台
 
Question 3.
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A.The sign advertises a department store.
B.Someone is playing a video game.
C.Drivers should slow down for children.
D.The stairs are straight ahead.(正解)
(A) 本標示是為一家百貨公司打廣告。
(B) 某人正在玩電視遊樂器。
(C) 駕駛人應該減速禮讓兒童。
(D) 樓梯就在正前方。

a. advertise vt. 打廣告
advertisement n. 廣告(亦可簡稱為 ad)
advertise on television / in a newspaper  在電視上播廣告∕在報上登廣告
= put / place an advertisement on television / in a newspaper
b. straight adv. 直直地
例: John was so drunk that he couldn't walk straight after the party.
(派對結束後,約翰醉到走路都無法走直線。)
 
Question 4.
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A.A bullet train is on the tracks.(正解)
B.An ice truck is delivering ice.
C.A ship is docking in Iceland.
D.A space shuttle is landing
(A) 軌道上有一列子彈列車。
(B) 一輛運冰車正在運送冰塊。
(C) 一艘船正要停靠冰島。
(D) 一架太空梭正在降落。

a. bullet train  子彈列車
bullet n. 子彈
b. dock vi. 停靠(碼頭)
c. space shuttle  太空梭
shuttle n. 往返穿梭的交通工具
例: The hotel offers a shuttle service to the airport.
(那家飯店提供到機場的接駁服務。)
 
Question 5.
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A.He is fishing from the shore.(正解)
B.He is selling fish by the sea.
C.He is fishing from a boat.
D.He is swimming in the ocean.
(A) 他正在岸邊釣魚。
(B) 他正在海邊賣魚。
(C) 他正在船上釣魚。
(D) 他正在海裡游泳。

a. shore n. 海岸
b. swim vi. 游泳
三態為:swim, swam, swum。
go swimming  去游泳
= go for a swim
例: Matt usually goes swimming on weekends.
(麥特通常會在週末去游泳。)
 
Question 6.
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A.They are cooking dinner.(正解)
B.They are washing dishes.
C.They are doing the laundry.
D.They are feeding their pet.
(A) 他們正在煮晚餐。
(B) 他們正在洗碗盤。
(C) 他們正在洗衣服。
(D) 他們正在餵寵物。

a. do the laundry  洗衣服
laundry n. 待洗衣物(集合名詞,不可數)
b. feed vt. 餵養
三態為:feed, fed, fed。
c. pet n. 寵物
keep...as a pet  養......當寵物
例: Most people like to keep dogs as pets.
(大多數的人喜歡養狗當寵物。)
 
Question 7.
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A.The car cannot move.(正解)
B.It is snowing heavily.
C.The man is skiing.
D.The man is washing his car.
(A) 這輛車動彈不得。
(B) 現在大雪紛飛。
(C) 這個人正在滑雪。
(D) 這個人正在洗他的車子。

a. heavily adv. 劇烈地
b. ski vi. 滑雪
go skiing  去滑雪
例: Let's go skiing this winter.
(今年冬天咱們去滑雪吧。)
 
Question 8.
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A.The robot is performing on stage.
B.The woman is flying a spaceship.
C.The astronaut is walking on the moon.(正解)
D.The hiker is wearing sportswear.
(A) 機器人正在舞台上表演。
(B) 這名女子正在駕駛太空船。
(C) 這名太空人正在月球上漫步。
(D) 這位健行客身穿運動裝。

a. robot n. 機器人
b. perform vi. 表演
c. spaceship n. 太空船
d. astronaut n. 太空人
例: The astronauts waved to everyone after a successful landing.
(太空人們成功降落後向大家揮手。)
e. sportswear n. 運動服裝(集合名詞,不可數)
 
Question 9.
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A.The driver is fixing the car.
B.The car is abandoned.(正解)
C.A family is out for a picnic.
D.A second-hand car is for sale.
(A) 司機正在修車。
(B) 這輛車遭棄置。
(C) 一家人正出門野餐。
(D) 一輛二手車正在出售。

a. fix vt. 修理
例: John is fixing the engine of his car in
the garage.
(約翰正在車庫修理他車子的引擎。)
b. abandon vt. 拋棄,放棄
例: How could that couple abandon their own child?
(那對夫婦怎麼能拋棄他們自己的小孩?)
c. go for a picnic  去野餐
= go on a picnic
= have a picnic
d. a second-hand car  二手車,中古車
= a used car
e. for sale  出售
on sale  拍賣,促銷
例: Sorry, but this vase is not for sale.
(不好意思,這只花瓶是非賣品。)
The watch is on sale for $20 only.
(這隻錶特價只要 20 元。)
 
Question 10.
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A.The residents are preparing for the coming earthquake.
B.A thunderstorm is approaching the woods.(正解)
C.The fireworks display lights up the night sky.
D.Tonight the Northern Lights are very bright.
(A) 居民們正為即將來襲的地震預做準備。
(B) 一場大雷雨正逼近這片樹林。
(C) 煙火表演照亮了夜空。
(D) 今晚北極光非常明亮。

a. resident n. 居民
b. thunderstorm n. 大雷雨
c. approach vt. & vi. 接近,靠近 & n. 方法(常與介詞 to 並用)
例: As John approached the kitchen, he smelled something delicious.
(約翰走近廚房時,聞到很香的味道。)
We decided to adopt a different approach to the problem.
(我們決定採用不同的方式解決該問題。)
d. fireworks n. 煙火(恆用複數)
set off fireworks  施放煙火
e. display n. & vt. 展示,展出
be on display  展出中
= be on exhibition
例: All his paintings are on display at the museum.
(他的畫作全在博物館展出中。)
 
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A.He is tutoring a student.
B.He is writing at his desk.(正解)
C.He is building a piece of furniture.
D.He is cleaning his room.
(A) 他正在指導一位學生。
(B) 他正伏案振筆疾書。
(C) 他正在製作一件家具。
(D) 他正在打掃自己房間。

a. tutor vt. 教導,輔導
tutor sb in...  教導某人......
例: John was tutored in martial arts at the age of 10.
(約翰 10 歲時拜師習武。)
b. furniture n. 傢俱(不可數)
a piece of furniture  一件傢俱
two pieces of furniture  兩件傢俱
 
Question 12.
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A.No smoking is allowed in this place.
B.There is a parking garage located nearby.
C.They do not sell bicycles or motorcycles in this store.
D.No bicycles or motorcycles are allowed here.(正解)
(A) 此處禁止吸煙。
(B) 附近有座室內停車場。
(C) 這家店不賣腳踏車或機車。
(D) 此處禁止騎乘腳踏車或機車。

locate vt. 找出(某物確切位置);坐落於(採被動語態)
be located in / at / on...  位於∕坐落於......
= be situated in / at / on...
例: We have to locate the source of water pollution.
(我們必須找出水源污染的來源。)
The convention center is located right in the downtown area.
(會議中心就位於市區。)
 
Question 13.
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A.He is slicing the fish.(正解)
B.He is eating lunch.
C.He is fishing.
D.He is painting a picture.
(A) 他正在將魚切片。
(B) 他正在吃午餐。
(C) 他正在釣魚。
(D) 他正在畫一幅畫。

slice vt. 將......切片(= chop)& n. 一片(食物)
a slice of bread / pizza / ham  一片麵包∕披薩∕火腿
 
Question 14.
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A.They are playing cards.
B.They are talking on the phone.
C.They are having a meeting.(正解)
D.They are browsing in a bookstore.
(A) 他們在打牌。
(B) 他們在講電話。
(C) 他們在開會。
(D) 他們在逛書店。

a. have a meeting  舉行會議
= hold a meeting
例: We'll have a meeting to discuss this issue tomorrow.
(我們明天將開會討論這個議題。)
比較:
go to the meeting  參加會議
= attend the meeting
例: John didn't go to the meeting because of his sudden illness.
(約翰突然生病,所以沒有參加會議。)
b. browse vi. 瀏覽,翻閱(常與介詞 through 並用)
例: I like to browse through novels in the bookstore near where I live.
(我喜歡在住家附近的書店翻翻小說。)
 
Question 15.
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A.The museum specializes in Western art.
B.They are exchanging ideas with each other.(正解)
C.The stage is full of performers and musicians.
D.The show is popular, so they are lining up to buy tickets.
(A) 這家博物館專門典藏西方藝術品。
(B) 他們正在相互交換意見。
(C) 舞台上擠滿了表演者和樂師。
(D) 這場表演很轟動,所以他們正大排長龍等候買票。

a. specialize vi. 專門從事(與介詞 in 並用)
例: Sam specialized in computer science.
(山姆的專長是電腦科學。)
b. exchange vt. 交換
例: The visitors exchanged gifts with the mayor in the city hall.
(訪客們在市政廳裡與市長交換禮物。)
c. line up  排隊
例: Line up! Don't cut in line.
(排隊!不要插隊。)
 
Question 16.
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A.He is recording experimental data in the lab.(正解)
B.Breakfast will be ready soon.
C.The man is checking in at the front desk.
D.The library is a good place to do research.
(A) 他正在實驗室裡記錄實驗資料。
(B) 早餐就快好了。
(C) 男子正在櫃臺辦理住房登記。
(D) 圖書館是個做研究的好地方。

a. data n. 資料(複數,單數為 datum)
*本字現今多視為不可數名詞。
例: This data was collected from over 150 countries.
(這份資料是從 150 多個國家中蒐集而來的。)
b. lab n. 實驗室(為 laboratory 的簡稱)
c. check in  辦理住宿∕登機手續
d. front desk n. (飯店或公司的)服務櫃臺
例: Please hand your key to the front desk before leaving the hotel.
(離開飯店前,請將您的鑰匙交給櫃臺。)
 
Question 17.
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A.The old man is reading a newspaper.
B.The painter is using watercolors.
C.A field is a good place to get a tan.
D.He is making observations in the field.(正解)
(A) 這個老先生正在看報紙。
(B) 這位畫家正在使用水彩上色。
(C) 野外是把皮膚曬成古銅色的好地方。
(D) 他正在田野裡做觀察。

a. watercolor n. 水彩;水彩畫(常用複數)
例: The gallery is having a show of 18th-century watercolors.
(這家藝廊正在展出 18 世紀的水彩畫。)
b. tan n. 曬成古銅色的皮膚(= suntan)
get a tan  將皮膚曬成古銅色
c. observation n. 觀察,觀測
make observations about...  對......做觀察
 
Question 18.
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A.She is on her cellphone.
B.She is using her computer mouse.
C.She is making a call.(正解)
D.She is downloading from the Internet.
(A) 她正在講手機。
(B) 她正在使用電腦滑鼠。
(C) 她正在打電話。
(D) 她正從網路上下載檔案。

a. cellphone n. 手機,行動電話
= cellular phone
= mobile phone
cellular a. 與通訊基地台有關的;細胞的
*因基地台分佈於各區,且密如細胞,故有此義。
mobile a. 移動的
b. mouse n. 滑鼠
with the click of a mouse  只要按一下滑鼠鍵
例: You can do the online shopping with the click of a mouse at home.
(你只要按一下滑鼠鍵,就可在家裡線上購物。)
c. download vi. & vt. 下載(檔案)
 
Question 19.
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A.The man is adjusting his glasses.
B.He is looking through a microscope.(正解)
C.The thermometer will tell the temperature.
D.With this telescope, he can see the planets.
(A) 這名男子正在調整他的眼鏡。
(B) 他正使用顯微鏡做觀察。
(C) 這支溫度計會顯示溫度。
(D) 用這支望遠鏡,他就可以觀星。

a. adjust vt. 調整,適應(與介詞 to 並用)& vi. 調適
adjust (oneself) to + N/V-ing  適應......
例: It took John a while to adjust to living abroad.
(約翰花了好一陣子才適應國外的生活。)
b. glasses n. 眼鏡(因鏡片有兩片,故恆用複數)
a pair of glasses  一副眼鏡
a glass  一只玻璃杯(glass 若作『玻璃杯』解釋,是可數名詞)
two glasses  兩只玻璃杯
a piece of glass  一片玻璃(glass 若作『玻璃』解釋,是不可數名詞)
two pieces of glass  兩片玻璃
c. microscope n. 顯微鏡
d. thermometer n. (量體溫或氣溫的)溫度計
e. telescope n. (單筒)望遠鏡
f. planet n. 行星(恆與介詞 on 並用)
Is there life in that planet? (╳)  
→ Is there life on that planet? (○)
(那顆行星上有生物嗎?)
 
Question 20.
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A.They are watching TV.
B.They are at the movies.
C.They are looking in the same direction.
D.They are using computers.(正解)
(A) 他們正在看電視。
(B) 他們正在電影院看電影。
(C) 他們正朝同一個方向望去。
(D) 他們正在使用電腦。

a. be at the movies  在電影院看電影
例: Mary was at the movies without her boyfriend yesterday.
(昨天瑪麗看電影時男朋友不在身旁。)
比較:
go to a movie  看場電影
= watch a movie
= take in a movie(take in 表『觀賞』)
b. direction n. 方向
directions n. (機器、電器或藥品等)使用說明(恆用複數)
例: Please read the directions carefully before using your new laptop.
(使用你那部新的筆記型電腦前,請先詳閱使用說明。)
Question 1.
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The new receptionist's name is Brenda, isn't it?
A.Brenda is a fine receptionist.
B.Yes, I'm pretty sure it is.(正解)
C.No, Brenda isn't here today.
那位新進接待員的名字叫布蘭達,對吧?
(A) 布蘭達是位優秀的接待員。
(B) 是的,我非常確定是這樣。
(C) 不是,布蘭達今天沒有來。

receptionist n.(辦公大樓或飯店裡的)接待員
 
 
Question 2.
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Is our shipment arriving by truck?
A.I'm sorry, but I don't have a driver's license.
B.It should arrive within the hour.
C.Yes, by ground transportation.(正解)
我們的貨品會用卡車運來嗎?
(A) 很抱歉,我沒有駕照。
(B) 這個小時內應該就會送達。
(C) 是的,會用陸運。

a. driver's license  駕駛執照
license n. 執照,許可證
b. transportation n. 運輸,運輸工具
 
 
Question 3.
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Should we use a courier service for this letter?
A.Thanks for your recommendation letter.
B.It's pretty important, so I think we should.(正解)
C.The post office is two blocks up the street.
這封信我們應該用快遞送嗎?
(A) 多謝您的推薦函。
(B) 這封信相當重要,所以我想我們應該這麼做。
(C) 郵局就在往前走兩條街的路上。

a. courier n. (快遞)信差
b. recommendation n. 推薦;建議
make a recommendation to...  向......提出建議
例: We'll make a professional recommendation to the R & D department.
(我們會向研發部門提出專業建議。)
c. block n. 街區(兩條街道之間的區塊)
 
 
Question 4.
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Shall we ask the boss to hire a new typist?
A.We're overworked, so that's a good idea.(正解)
B.Yes, we need a new printer.
C.What type of boss do you like?
我們要不要請老闆雇用一位新的打字員呢?
(A) 我們負荷過重,因此那是個好主意。
(B) 對,我們需要一部新的印表機。
(C) 你喜歡哪一類型的老闆?

a. hire vt. 雇用
b. typist n. 打字員
c. overworked a. 工作過度的
 
 
Question 5.
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Where are you going to exchange your money?
A.I may have to work two jobs.
B.At the bank on Conner Avenue.(正解)
C.I hope Jim pays me back soon!
你要到哪裡去匯兌?
(A) 我可能必須做兩份工作。
(B) 在康納大道上的那家銀行。
(C) 我希望吉姆能快點還我錢!

a. exchange vt. 兌換
b. avenue n. 大道,大街
 
 
Question 6.
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What time was the meeting?
A.I met him at 4:30.
B.It lasted two hours.
C.It started right after lunch.(正解)
會議是什麼時候召開的?
(A) 我在 4 點 30 分跟他見過面。
(B) 會議持續了 2 個小時。
(C) 會議在午餐後立即開始。
 
 
Question 7.
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Is there a drugstore around here?
A.Right around the corner.(正解)
B.They're open 24 hours.
C.Let's go shopping!
這兒附近有藥妝店嗎?
(A) 就在轉角處。
(B) 它們 24 小時營業。
(C) 我們去血拚吧!

drugstore n. 藥妝店(常兼售藥品、化妝品、日用品等雜貨)
 
 
Question 8.
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How are we going to raise enough capital for the new venture?
A.We could issue bonds.(正解)
B.We're going to the capital by bus.
C.Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
我們該如何為新的投資募集足夠資金?
(A) 我們可以發行債券。
(B) 我們要搭巴士去首都。
(C) 不入虎穴,焉得虎子!(諺語)

a. raise vt. 募集
b. capital n. 資金(不可數);首都(可數)
c. venture n.(具風險性的)投資 & vt. 冒險
venture to V  冒險從事......
例: He ventured to ask Mary if she had a boyfriend.
(他硬著頭皮問瑪麗是否有男朋友。)
d. issue vt. 發行
e. bond n. 債券
 
 
Question 9.
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My son works every weekday from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
A.Half-time work is better than none.(正解)
B.I have to work long hours, too.
C.When will he be back from his vacation?
我兒子平日從早上 8 點工作到中午 12 點。
(A) 上半天班總比沒工作好。
(B) 我也得長時間工作。
(C) 他何時休假回來?

weekday n. 平日,工作日(即週一至週五)
例: The store is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays.
(這家店營業時間為週一至週五早上 10 點至晚上 8 點。)
 
 
Question 10.
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When will this proposal be submitted?
A.I'm thinking of moving.
B.I'll meet them the day after tomorrow.
C.It's due next Wednesday.(正解)
這份提案什麼時候要呈交?
(A) 我正在考慮要搬家。
(B) 我後天就會跟他們會面。
(C) 截止日是下週三。

a. proposal n. 提案
b. submit vt. 提交,呈遞
例: You have to submit your homework by tomorrow.
= You have to turn in your homework by tomorrow.
= You have to hand in your homework by tomorrow.
(你必須在明天之前交作業。)
c. the day after tomorrow  後天
the day before yesterday  前天
 
 
Question 11.
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Can you make a copy of that file for me?
A.I'm busy now. I'll do it later.(正解)
B.Can I help you?
C.The fire broke out last night.
你可以幫我複製那份檔案嗎?
(A) 我現在很忙,待會再做。
(B) 我可以為您服務嗎?
(C) 火災是昨晚發生的。

a. file n. 檔案
b. break out  (火災、戰爭等)爆發
 
 
Question 12.
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Do you have any experience in marketing?
A.Well, I have no choice.
B.Yes, three years' as a matter of fact.(正解)
C.I think there is a market for this product.
你有什麼行銷的經驗嗎?
(A) 呃,我沒有選擇餘地。
(B) 有,事實上共 3 年的經驗。
(C) 我想這個產品有其市場。

a. experience n. 經驗
例: Sam has two years' teaching experience.
(山姆有兩年的教書經驗。)
b. marketing n. (市場)行銷
c. choice n. 選擇
have no choice but to + 原形 V  除了......別無選擇
= have no option but to + 原形 V
= have no alternative but to + 原形 V
例: I had no choice but to tell him the truth.
(我除了告訴他真相外別無選擇。)
d. as a matter of fact  事實上
= in fact
 
 
Question 13.
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Do I have to fill out these forms in duplicate?
A.Yes, you must use English.
B.I think we need two copies of each page.(正解)
C.Oh yes, I'm filled with anger.
我必須用複寫紙填寫這些表格嗎?
(A) 是的,你必須用英文。
(B) 我想我們每頁都需要有兩份。
(C) 沒錯,我一肚子氣。

a. fill out...  填寫......
例: Have you filled out the application form?
(你填妥申請表了嗎?)
b. duplicate n. 副本
in duplicate  一式兩份地
例: Don't forget to prepare the contract in duplicate.
(別忘了備妥一式兩份的契約書。)
c. be filled with...  充滿......
 
 
Question 14.
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How did the sales seminar go this morning?
A.It went there by plane.
B.It was well attended.(正解)
C.It will be on sale tomorrow.
今早的業務研討會開得如何?
(A) 它是搭飛機去的。
(B) 參與者很踴躍。
(C) 明天它會以特惠價出售。

a. seminar n. 研討會
b. attend vt. 出席,參加
at end the meeting  出席會議
 
 
Question 15.
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Why is Mr. Martinez accompanying you to Mexico City?
A.Yes, he's from Mexico

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