Vocabulary for Reading Passage #21
1. acquaintance The word “acquaintance” is a noun. “Acquaintance” 是個名詞。 An acquaintance is a person that you know but who is not a close friend. In Chinese, we say “認識的人”.
Examples: He has many acquaintances.
“他認識很多人”
We are only nodding acquaintances.
“我們只是點頭之交”
2.
frequently The word “frequently” is an
adverb. “Frequently” 是個副詞。 “Frequently” means “often.” In Chinese, we say “經常地；時常發生地”.
Examples: Buses run frequently between the city and the
airport.
“城市和機場間經常有公車來回”
We went out
frequently.
“我們經常外出”
3. occasionally The word “occasionally” is an adverb. “Occasionally” 是個副詞。 “Occasionally” means “sometimes but not often.” In Chinese, we say “偶然；偶而；間或”.
Examples: We occasionally meet for a drink after work.
“下班後我們偶而會見個面喝杯酒”
Friends visit them occasionally.
“朋友偶而去拜訪他們”
4. casually The word “casually” is an
adverb. “Casually” 是個副詞。
The adjective form of “casually” is “casual.” “Casually” 的形容詞是
“casual”。 “Casual”
means “happening by chance; doing something by chance.” In Chinese,
we say “偶然的；碰巧的”. In
Chinese, “casually” means “偶然地；碰巧地”.
Example: I know him casually, but not well.
“我碰巧知道他這個人，但並不熟”
5. like (n.) In this passage, the word “like” is a noun. 在這篇文章裡，“like” 是個名詞。 “Likes” means “the things that you like.” In Chinese, we say “喜愛之事物”. 當作這種解釋時 “likes” 要用複數形。
Example: We all have different likes and
dislikes.
“我們都有不同的喜惡”
6. dislike (n.) In this passage, the word “dislike” is a noun. 在這篇文章裡，“dislike” 是個名詞。 “Dislikes” means “things that you do not like.” In Chinese, we say “厭惡之事物”. 當作這種解釋時 “dislikes” 經常要用複數形。
Example: I have told you all my likes and dislikes.
“我已經告訴你所有我喜歡的和不喜歡的”
7. circumstance The word “circumstance” is a noun. “Circumstance” 是個名詞。 “Circumstance” is “the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action.” In Chinese, we say “情況；形勢；條件；環境”.
Examples: I know I can trust her in any
circumstance.
“我知道在任何情況下我都可以信任她”
Even under the most favorable circumstance this is not easy.
“即使在最有利的形勢下，這也不容易的”
8. on the other hand The
word “on the other hand” is a phrase.
“On the other hand” 是個片語。 “On the other hand” is used to introduce different points of view,
ideas, etc., especially when they are opposites. In Chinese, we say “另一方面”.
Example: John had great difficulties playing volleyball. But on the other hand, he was an awfully good soccer player.
“約翰排球打得很不好，但另一方面他卻是個極好的足球員”
9. favor (n.) In this passage, the word “favor” is a noun. 在這篇文章裡，“favor” 是個名詞。 “Favor” is “a thing that you do to help someone.” In Chinese, we say “恩惠；善行；幫忙”.
Examples: I have come to ask a favor.
“我是來請求幫忙的”
Could you do me a favor?
“可以請你幫我一個忙嗎？”
10. concerned about The word “concerned about” is an adjective. “concerned about” 是個形容詞。 “Concerned about” means “feeling that you care about what happens to someone and want them to be happy, safe and well.” In Chinese, we say “掛念的；關心的”.
Example: You
have a Mom who is really concerned about you.
“你有一個真正關心你的媽媽”
11. normally The word “normally” is an adverb. “Normally” 是個副詞。 “Normally” means “usually; in normal circumstances.” In Chinese, we say “通常”.
Examples: I don’t normally drink at lunch.
“我通常午餐時不喝酒”
It is normally much warmer than this in July.
“通常七月的天氣比這要暖和很多”
12. distinguish The word “distinguish” is a verb. “Distinguish” 是個動詞。 “To distinguish” means “to recognize the difference between two people or things.” In Chinese, we say “區分；分別”.
Examples: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong?
“小孩幾歲時才能分別對和錯？”
Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish.
“現實和幻想有時是很難區別的”
13. face (v.) In this passage, the word “face” is a verb. 在這篇文章裡，“face” 是個動詞。 If you face a particular situation, or it faces you, you have to deal with it. In Chinese, we say “面臨(困難、不愉快的事等)”.
Examples: It is the biggest problem he has ever faced.
“這是他所曾面臨的最大問題”
She is faced with a difficult decision.
“她在面對一個很難的決定”
14. count on In this passage, the word “count on” is a phrasal verb. 在這篇文章裡， “count on” 是個動詞片語。 “To count on” means “to trust someone to do something or to be sure that something will happen.” In Chinese, we say “倚靠(某人、某人的支持或幫助)”.
Examples: We had over two hundred workers whom we could count on.
“我們有兩百多位可以依靠的工人”
I am counting on you to help me.
“我依靠你來幫我”
15. stand behind The word “stand behind” is a phrasal verb. “Stand behind” 是個動詞片語。 “To stand behind” means “always ready to help or support someone when he needs it.” In Chinese, we say “扶持；支持”.
Example: Don’t worry! I will stand behind you until you finish your program.
“不用擔心，我會支持你直到你的計畫完成”
16. saying The word “saying” is a noun. “Saying” 是個名詞。 “Saying” is “a well-known phrase or statement that expresses something about life that most people believe is wise and true.” In Chinese, we say “諺語；常言；老話”.
Examples: There is a saying that “man shall not live by bread alone.”
“常言道：‘人單靠麵包活不了’”
“Accidents will happen,” as the saying goes.
“‘意外是會發生的’，就像俗話說的”
17. aspect The word “aspect” is a noun. “Aspect” 是個名詞。 An aspect is “a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered.” In Chinese, we say “方面”.
Examples: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
“她覺得她已經從每一方面查看這問題”
This was one aspect of her character he hadn’t seen before.
“她性格中的這一面是他之前所不知道的”
18. express (v.) In this passage, the word “express” is a verb. 在這篇文章裡， “express” 是個動詞。 “To express” means “to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions.” In Chinese, we say “表達；表示”.
Examples: We are anxious that students’ views should be expressed.
“我們非常希望學生的看法能得到表達”
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.
“他的看法已經表達在許多演講裏了”