Unit 8
Main Book
cub (noun)
a young animal, especially a young bear, lion, or other large carnivores
幼崽
The bear cub played near its mother.
a young animal, especially a young bear, lion, or other large carnivores
幼崽
The bear cub played near its mother.
shellfish (noun)
aquatic animals with a shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and clams
甲殼類水生動物
Many people enjoy eating shellfish like shrimp and oysters.
aquatic animals with a shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and clams
甲殼類水生動物
Many people enjoy eating shellfish like shrimp and oysters.
shelter (noun)
a place providing protection from weather or danger
避難所
The animal found shelter from the storm under a tree.
a place providing protection from weather or danger
避難所
The animal found shelter from the storm under a tree.
banquet (noun)
a formal meal for a large number of people, often held for a special occasion
宴會
They hosted a lavish banquet to celebrate the anniversary.
a formal meal for a large number of people, often held for a special occasion
宴會
They hosted a lavish banquet to celebrate the anniversary.
mammal (noun)
a warm-blooded vertebrate animal characterized by the presence of hair or fur and mammary glands
哺乳類動物
Humans are classified as mammals.
a warm-blooded vertebrate animal characterized by the presence of hair or fur and mammary glands
哺乳類動物
Humans are classified as mammals.
wealth (noun)
an abundance of valuable resources or material possessions
財富
He accumulated great wealth throughout his career.
an abundance of valuable resources or material possessions
財富
He accumulated great wealth throughout his career.
characteristic (noun)
a feature or quality that distinguishes one thing from another
特徵
One characteristic of dolphins is their intelligence.
a feature or quality that distinguishes one thing from another
特徵
One characteristic of dolphins is their intelligence.
dam (noun)
a barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir
水壩
The dam helps to regulate the flow of the river.
a barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir
水壩
The dam helps to regulate the flow of the river.
separate (verb)
to cause to move or be apart
分開
They decided to separate the two groups for discussion.
to cause to move or be apart
分開
They decided to separate the two groups for discussion.
typical (adjective)
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing
典型的
This is a typical example of modern architecture.
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing
典型的
This is a typical example of modern architecture.
life span (noun)
the length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions
壽命
The average life span of a dog is around ten to fifteen years.
the length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions
壽命
The average life span of a dog is around ten to fifteen years.
native (adjective)
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
本土的
The native plants are well adapted to the local climate.
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
本土的
The native plants are well adapted to the local climate.
alive (adjective)
living
活著的
The plant is still alive despite the harsh conditions.
living
活著的
The plant is still alive despite the harsh conditions.
environmentalist (noun)
a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment
環保人士
The environmentalist spoke about climate change at the conference.
a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment
環保人士
The environmentalist spoke about climate change at the conference.
profitable (adjective)
yielding a financial gain; beneficial
有利可圖的
The business model proved to be very profitable.
yielding a financial gain; beneficial
有利可圖的
The business model proved to be very profitable.
occasion (noun)
a particular event or instance
場合
It was a special occasion for the family to gather.
a particular event or instance
場合
It was a special occasion for the family to gather.
rare (adjective)
not occurring very often; uncommon
罕見的
Finding a four-leaf clover is quite rare.
not occurring very often; uncommon
罕見的
Finding a four-leaf clover is quite rare.
affordable (adjective)
reasonably priced; not too expensive
負擔得起的
The store offers affordable options for everyone.
reasonably priced; not too expensive
負擔得起的
The store offers affordable options for everyone.
balance (noun)
a state of equilibrium or equal distribution of weight
平衡
Maintaining a balance between work and life is essential.
a state of equilibrium or equal distribution of weight
平衡
Maintaining a balance between work and life is essential.
prey on (phrasal verb)
to hunt or feed on another animal
捕食
Lions often prey on smaller animals in the savanna.
to hunt or feed on another animal
捕食
Lions often prey on smaller animals in the savanna.
disrupt (verb)
to interrupt the usual course of something
打擾
The construction noise will disrupt the meeting.
to interrupt the usual course of something
打擾
The construction noise will disrupt the meeting.
responsibility (noun)
having a duty to deal with something or have control over someone
責任
It is my responsibility to ensure the project is completed.
having a duty to deal with something or have control over someone
責任
It is my responsibility to ensure the project is completed.
Practice Booklet
groom (verb)
to clean and arrange the fur or hair of an animal
打理
He needs to groom his dog regularly.
to clean and arrange the fur or hair of an animal
打理
He needs to groom his dog regularly.
medication (noun)
a substance used for medical treatment
藥物
The doctor prescribed medication for her condition.
a substance used for medical treatment
藥物
The doctor prescribed medication for her condition.
fund-raising (noun)
the act of collecting money for a specific purpose, often for charitable causes
籌款
The school organised a fund-raising event for new equipment.
the act of collecting money for a specific purpose, often for charitable causes
籌款
The school organised a fund-raising event for new equipment.
crossroad (noun)
a place where two or more roads meet
十字路口
A lot of accidents happened at this crossroad.
a place where two or more roads meet
十字路口
A lot of accidents happened at this crossroad.
praise (verb)
to express approval or admiration for someone or something
讚美
The teacher will praise the students for their hard work.
to express approval or admiration for someone or something
讚美
The teacher will praise the students for their hard work.
Data File
auction (noun)
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
拍賣
The antique auction attracted many collectors.
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
拍賣
The antique auction attracted many collectors.
donate (verb)
to give money or goods to a charity or cause
捐贈
She decided to donate her old clothes to charity.
to give money or goods to a charity or cause
捐贈
She decided to donate her old clothes to charity.
abandon (verb)
to leave something behind or give up completely
放棄
They had to abandon their plans due to the storm.
to leave something behind or give up completely
放棄
They had to abandon their plans due to the storm.
kennels (noun)
facilities for housing and caring for dogs or other animals
犬舍
The kennels provide a safe place for pets while owners are away.
facilities for housing and caring for dogs or other animals
犬舍
The kennels provide a safe place for pets while owners are away.
host (noun)
a person who receives or entertains guests
主持人
The host welcomed everyone to the party.
a person who receives or entertains guests
主持人
The host welcomed everyone to the party.
delay (noun)
a period of time by which something is late or postponed
延遲
There was a delay in starting the show due to stage malfunction.
a period of time by which something is late or postponed
延遲
There was a delay in starting the show due to stage malfunction.
exhausted (adjective)
extremely tired
筋疲力竭的
After the long hike, I felt completely exhausted.
extremely tired
筋疲力竭的
After the long hike, I felt completely exhausted.
minutes (noun)
a written record of what was said and decided during a meeting
會議紀錄
The minutes from the last meeting were distributed to everyone.
a written record of what was said and decided during a meeting
會議紀錄
The minutes from the last meeting were distributed to everyone.
sponsorship (noun)
the act of supporting an event or activity financially or through resources
贊助
The event received sponsorship from several local businesses.
the act of supporting an event or activity financially or through resources
贊助
The event received sponsorship from several local businesses.
renovation (noun)
the act of improving or updating a building or structure
翻新
The renovation of the old theatre was completed last year.
the act of improving or updating a building or structure
翻新
The renovation of the old theatre was completed last year.
