Words for Production 1. sequence [`sikw1ns] n. [C][U] a set of related events, actions, or numbers...

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1. sequence n. [C][U] a set of related events, actions, or numbers that follow each other in a particular order; the order that related events or actions (should) happen in　一連串的事物，一系列的事物；順序，次序

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1. sequence With a sequence of Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling has become one of the most popular writers in the world.

The police asked the witness to describe all the events of that murder in sequence.


2. occasion n. [C] a particular time when something happens or has happened 時刻，場合

The last occasion I saw Tom was at

his house a month ago.

occasional adj. 偶爾的，有時的

It will be cloudy with occasional showers tomorrow.

occasionally adv.偶爾，有時 Occasionally, my grandmother will have a cup of coffee, but it's quite rare.


3. surroundings n. pl. all the things that are around a person or a thing 環境，周遭狀況

Some insects blend in with their surroundings so that it is difficult to see them.


4. context n. [C][U] the situation in which something happens and that helps someone to understand it ( 事情發生的 ) 背景，情況

Crime has to be studied in its social

contexts.


5. repressed adj. (of emotions or thoughts) not expressed openly; (of people) having desires or emotions that are not allowed to be expressed openly 受壓抑的

Anna found eating to be an outlet for her repressed feelings.

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repress vt. 壓抑 ( 情感或衝動 )

People who repress their emotions tend to have bad dreams at night.

repression n. [U] 壓抑

Ron’s repression of his emotions has caused his neurosis ( 精神官能症 ).


6. outlet n. [C] a way in which strong feelings, emotions, or energy can be expressed or made good use of ( 感情、情緒等的 ) 宣洩管道，抒發方式

　 Victor played basketball as an outlet

for the pressure of school.


7. impulse n. [C] a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about the results 衝動

He missed his girlfriend so much tha

t he couldn't resist the impulse to pick up the phone and call her.


impulsive adj. 衝動的

Karen is an impulsive person; we never know what she will do next.


8. liberated adj. free from the restrictions of traditional ideas about social behavior 不受束縛的，自由的

The woman felt liberated to talk abo

ut her innermost feelings only in the therapist's office.

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liberate vt. 使自由，解放 Career opportunities have liberated women from traditional roles of housewives.


9. queer adj. strange or not expected 怪異的

There seemed to be something que

er going on in the dark basement.


10. puzzle vt. to make a person feel confused 使困惑

His violent reaction puzzled me and made me worry about him.

puzzle n. [C] 謎，謎語；難題，難解之事

We can't explain the puzzle of how life began.


11. irritating adj. annoying 惱人的

She has an irritating habit of interrupting me while I am speaking.


irritate vt. 使惱怒，激怒 The passengers were irritated by the serious delay in departure.

irritation n. [U][C] 激怒，惱人的事

It is really an irritation to her that her husband never helps around the house.


12. bewildering adj. confusing; puzzling 使人困惑的

The old woman gave me directions

to the railroad station, but I found them very bewildering.


bewilder vt. 使困惑，茫然不知所措

His response bewildered me so much that I didn't know what to say.


13. wink vi. to close and open one's eye quickly as a signal of affection or greeting 眨眼

The man winked at the beautiful woman as she passed by.


wink n. [C] 眨眼

My teacher gave me a wink as encouragement when I was about to give my speech.


14. overshadow vt. to make something less enjoyable or less important 使蒙上陰影；使黯然失色

The star soccer player overshadows his teammates because the mass media always focus their attention on him.


15. merge vi. to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing ( 使 ) 融為一體

When the sky and the sea merged i

nto one, it was a splendid sight to watch.


16. split vi.; vt. to divide or make something divide into two or more parts ( 使 ) 分裂

The children split into six groups for the game.

The party was split into two groups over the issue.


17. serene adj. calm or peaceful 平靜的，安詳的

After he fell asleep, the little boy's face was serene and beautiful.


18. glow n. [C][U] (usu. sing.) a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure; a steady light 喜悅，滿足感；光芒，光

輝 They felt a glow of pride as they wa

tched their son collect the award. Sitting on the rock, they watched t

he glow of the sunset.


glow vi. 發光，發亮The moon was glowing in the clear night sky.


19. ecstasy n. [C][U] a feeling or a state of great joy or happiness 狂喜；忘形，入神

We went into ecstasies over our national baseball team's victory.

He listened to the music in ecstasy so he didn’t hear the telephone ring.


20. glimpse n. [C] a brief experience of something that helps someone to understand it; a look at someone or something for a very short time 略微的感知；一瞥

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20. glimpse The short visit to the campus gave

me a glimpse of what college life might be like.

I got only a glimpse of Bob as he ran past.


21. altogether adv. completely 完全，全然

The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether.


22. exquisite adj. extremely beautiful 　極美的 Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite. It caught every guest's attention.


23. helping n. [C] the amount of something, especially food, that is given to someone 　

The pie was so delicious that we all had a second helping of it.


24. bonus n. [C] something good that one did not expect; an ext

ra amount of money given as a reward for good work, in addition to the wages one usually gets

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24. bonus It was a real bonus that I got the part in the play.

His boss was very generous; she gave him a big bonus for the New Year.


25. grateful adj. feeling or showing an appreciation of kindnes

s; thankful 感激的 I am very grateful for all that you have done for me.


26. inquire vi.; vt. to ask someone for some information

問；詢問 Not knowing which bus I should take to go downtown, I inquired at the information desk. The waiter inquired whether they would like to sit near the window.


inquiry n. [C] 詢問，查詢 The man made an inquiry about the cost of the concert ticket.


27. offhand adv. immediately, without being able to think about something or check it 未經準備地，不假思索地

I can't remember offhand how many people came to the party last night.

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1. J. B. Priestley[] n. (1894-1984) John Boynton Priestley, a British writersounds 英國作家名

2. mystify vt. to puzzle; to bewilder; to make someone confuse

使困惑


3. excursion] n. [C] a short trip made for pleasure; a visit to any interesting place 遠足；短程旅行


4. Dunne n. (1866-1949) John William Dunne, a British scientist 　英國科學家名


5. desolation ] n. [U] loneliness 孤獨，寂寞


6. gaiety n. [C] cheerfulness 歡欣愉悅，興高采烈


7. daft adj. infml. silly; foolish 愚蠢的


8. Beddoes n. (1803-1849) Thomas Lovell Beddoes, a British poet 英國詩人名


1. date back to to date from; to have existed since a

particular time in the past 追溯到

The church in the village dates back to the Norman period.

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2. on occasion occasionally; from time to time; sometimes but not often 偶爾，有

時

On occasion, students go on excursions to some scenic spots in the country.

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3. (every) now and again (every) now and then; from time to ti

me; occasionally; sometimes but not often 偶爾，有時

We have heard from him now and again since he moved away.

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4. to begin with firstly (used to introduce the most important reason for something) 首先 The restaurant was awful! To begin with, the food there was tasteless. Then, the service was lousy.

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5. then again used to introduce additional informa

tion that contrasts with something that one has just said 再說，再者；但在另一方面

Bob liked Julie a lot, but then again

his parents didn't.

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6. (as) fresh as a daisy fresh and clean; vigorous and lively

清新的，鮮活的；有活力的 Despite a busy day, she arrived looking as fresh as a daisy.

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7. under the sun in the world　世界上

There is nothing new under the sun.

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