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14. spice [] n. [U][C]excitement and interest; something made from plants to flavor food 趣味；調味料

Some people just need gossip to add a bit of spice to their dull lives.Spices, such as ginger and garlic, are commonly used to flavor food.

* add A to B 將 A 加至 B

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15. scene [] n. [C]a view of a place 景色，風景

The night scene of the city from the top of the hill is out of this world. 詞類變化

* out of this world = magnificent 極佳的

scenery [] n. [U] 景色，風景

The scenery in Mt. Ali attracts tourists from all over the island.

scenic [] adj. 風景的；景色優美的

Yangmingshan National Park is famous for its scenic beauty.

* be famous for 以…而著名

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16. lodge [] vi.to stay, usually for a short time 寄宿

Paul lodged with a family when he attended a summer school in America.* attend school 上學

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17. hue [] n. [C]a color 色彩

The diamond shone with every hue in the sun.

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18. abundance [] n. [U]a very large amount or quantity of something 豐富，大量

Mangoes can be found in abundance on this island in summer. 詞類變化

* in abundance 豐富地

abundant [] adj.豐富的，大量的

Many countries in the Middle East have abundant supplies of oil.

* the Middle East 中東

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19. bleach [] vt.to make something white or lighter in color 變白，漂白

My mother can bleach stains out of my blue jeans as I never could.

* blue jeans 牛仔裝

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20. outward [] adj.on the outside; outer 外面的，表面的

The man showed no outward signs of emotion when he heard the bad news.

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21. fragile [] adj.easily broken 易碎的

These china vases are fragile. Please handle them with care.

* China 中國 china 瓷器* with + 抽象名詞 = 副詞 with care = carefully with caution = cautiously

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22. rare [] adj.uncommon; unusual 稀有的，罕見的

In Taiwan, it is rare to have hot weather like this in December. 詞類變化

rarely [] adv.很少

My family rarely eat out because it is too expensive.

* rarely = hardly = scarcely

* eat in 在家吃飯 eat out 在外面吃飯

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23. prey [] n. [U]an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal 獵物

The fly fell prey to the spider’s sticky web.* fly v. 飛行 n. 蒼蠅* fall prey to : be seized, caught by 被…捕食

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24. shelter [] n. [U][C]protection, especially from danger or bad weather; a place that gives protection or cover 遮蔽；避難所

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24. shelterAfter the severe earthquake, the stricken people were in urgent need of food, clothing, and shelter.It suddenly rained cats and dogs. All the passers-by on the streets sought shelters from the heavy rain.

* strike 之三態變化如下 , 有兩個過去分詞 .

strike struck struck 用於動詞詞組stricken 用於限定形容詞前位修飾

* in need of 需要* = It rained very hard. 降傾盆大雨

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25. loyal [] adj.faithful; true to one’s friends, group, country, etc. 忠誠的，忠心的He has remained loyal to the team even though they have lost every game. 詞類變化 * be royal to = be faithful to 忠誠於* even though = even if 即使

loyalty [] n. [U]忠誠，忠心

The soldiers were awarded medals

for the courage and loyalty they displayed in the battle.

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26. dazzling [] adj.very bright or impressive 令人眩目的，耀眼的

The dazzling coral necklace around her neck caught the attention of people at the party. 詞類變化 *catch attract

the attention of 吸引…的注意力

dazzle [] vt.使目眩

The sunlight dazzled me as I walked out of the house.

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27. array [] n. [C] (usu. sing.)a large number of wide range of impressive things or people 一大群

There was a dazzling array of movie stars attending the Oscar ceremony.

* a large number of = a lot of = many

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28. delicate [] adj.easily broken or hurt; finely made 脆弱的；精緻的

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28. delicateThe woman is particular about what she eats because she has a delicate stomach.The delicate pattern on the china vase reveals that the artist made it with great attention to the smallest details. 詞類變化 * be particular about = be critical about

delicacy [] n. [U]纖弱；精緻

The delicacy of roses makes them unfit for an extreme climate.

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29. degraded [] adj.impaired in physical structure or function (生態、環境等 ) 變差的

With the chemicals dumped in it, the river is in a degraded condition. 詞類變化

degrade [] vt.使 ( 狀況 ) 變差、惡化

Scientists have tried to find ways to meet human needs without degrading the environment.

* meet the need = satisfy the need

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30. vital [] adj.necessary; of the greatest importance 必要的，重要的

Under no circumstances can the trees be cut down, as they are vital to the survival of many rare birds.

* Under no circumstances 為否定副詞 . 否定副詞置句首 , 主動詞應倒裝 .

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31. wanton [] adj.having no good reason or just cause 恣意妄為的

When there is a drought, we should avoid any wanton use of water.

6. algae[] n. pl. very simple, usually very small plants that live near or in water 海藻，水藻

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7. photosynthesize[] vi. (for green plants) to make their food by using sunlight as energy 光合作用

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8. sponge[] n. [C] a simple sea creature with holes on its body 海綿

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7. in turnas a result of something; one after the other, especially in a particular order 結果；輪流

The traffic was very heavy and this, in turn, made her late for school.Except for Annie, all her classmates came down in turn with the flu.

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* late for school 上課遲到 * except for + N 除了…之外 ( 有惋惜之意 )* come down with 感染

8. play host toto provide the place, food, etc. for a special event or meeting 主辦

Korea and Japan played host to the 2002 FIFA World Cup ( 世界盃足球賽 ).

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9. take part into participate in 參加，參與

She takes part in after-school programs, such as playing in the band.

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* take part in = participate in

10. break...offto (cause to) become separated from the main part by force (使 ) 折斷

After the severe typhoon, tree branches broke off and fell to the ground.

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