
Unit 8
Main Book
cheque (noun)
a written order directing a bank to pay money from a person’s account.
支票
He wrote a cheque to pay for the repairs.
a written order directing a bank to pay money from a person’s account.
支票
He wrote a cheque to pay for the repairs.
deposit (verb)
to place money into a bank account.
入帳(尤指金錢)
She decided to deposit her paycheck into her savings account.
to place money into a bank account.
入帳(尤指金錢)
She decided to deposit her paycheck into her savings account.
passbook (noun)
a booklet issued by a bank to record deposits, withdrawals, and interest earned.
存摺
He updated his passbook after making a deposit.
a booklet issued by a bank to record deposits, withdrawals, and interest earned.
存摺
He updated his passbook after making a deposit.
withdrawal (noun)
the act of taking money out of a bank account.
提款
She made a withdrawal from her account to pay bills.
the act of taking money out of a bank account.
提款
She made a withdrawal from her account to pay bills.
budget (noun)
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
預算
Creating a budget helps manage finances effectively.
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
預算
Creating a budget helps manage finances effectively.
respondent (noun)
a person who answers questions, often in a survey or study.
答覆者
The survey had a high number of respondents.
a person who answers questions, often in a survey or study.
答覆者
The survey had a high number of respondents.
reputation (noun)
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
聲譽
Her reputation as a reliable worker precedes her.
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
聲譽
Her reputation as a reliable worker precedes her.
tempt (verb)
to entice someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise.
誘惑
The advertisement tempted him to try the new product.
to entice someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise.
誘惑
The advertisement tempted him to try the new product.
randomly (adverb)
in a manner made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.
隨機地
The names were chosen randomly from the list.
in a manner made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.
隨機地
The names were chosen randomly from the list.
majority (noun)
the greater number or part.
大多數
The majority of the committee voted in favor of the proposal.
the greater number or part.
大多數
The majority of the committee voted in favor of the proposal.
reveal (verb)
to make known something that was previously hidden or secret.
揭示
The investigation will reveal the truth behind the incident.
to make known something that was previously hidden or secret.
揭示
The investigation will reveal the truth behind the incident.
Practice Booklet
carbohydrates (noun)
organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, commonly found in foods.
碳水化合物
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy in our diet.
organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, commonly found in foods.
碳水化合物
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy in our diet.
fibre (noun)
the parts of plant foods that the body cannot digest; essential for digestive health.
纖維
Eating foods high in fibre is important for good digestion.
the parts of plant foods that the body cannot digest; essential for digestive health.
纖維
Eating foods high in fibre is important for good digestion.
poisonous (adjective)
containing poison and harmful to self.
有毒的
The plant is beautiful but poisonous if ingested.
containing poison and harmful to self.
有毒的
The plant is beautiful but poisonous if ingested.
depressing (adjective)
causing a feeling of sadness or despondency.
令人沮喪的
The news report was quite depressing.
causing a feeling of sadness or despondency.
令人沮喪的
The news report was quite depressing.
Data File
substance (noun)
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
物質
The scientist studied the properties of the unknown substance.
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
物質
The scientist studied the properties of the unknown substance.
alert (adjective)
quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances.
警覺的
He remained alert during the night shift.
quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances.
警覺的
He remained alert during the night shift.
objective (adjective)
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions and based on facts.
客觀的
The report was written in an objective manner.
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions and based on facts.
客觀的
The report was written in an objective manner.
stroke (noun)
a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain.
中風
A stroke can have serious long-term effects on health.
a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain.
中風
A stroke can have serious long-term effects on health.
formula (noun)
a standard way of going about things.
公式
These book claims that it has found the perfect formula for good parenting.
a standard way of going about things.
公式
These book claims that it has found the perfect formula for good parenting.
foundation (noun)
an organisation that was created to provide money for a particular group of people or type of study.
基金會
I want to put together a foundation to support single-parent households.
an organisation that was created to provide money for a particular group of people or type of study.
基金會
I want to put together a foundation to support single-parent households.
fatal (adjective)
causing death.
致命的
The accident proved to be fatal for the driver.
causing death.
致命的
The accident proved to be fatal for the driver.
respiratory (adjective)
relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration.
呼吸系統的
Respiratory health is crucial for overall well-being.
relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration.
呼吸系統的
Respiratory health is crucial for overall well-being.
arrest (verb)
to seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody.
逮捕
The police decided to arrest the suspect after gathering enough evidence.
to seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody.
逮捕
The police decided to arrest the suspect after gathering enough evidence.
sedative (noun)
a drug that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
鎮靜劑
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.
a drug that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
鎮靜劑
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.
react (verb)
to act in response to something.
反應
How did she react to the unexpected news?
to act in response to something.
反應
How did she react to the unexpected news?
digestive (adjective)
relating to the process of digesting food.
消化系統的
He is experiencing digestive problems at night.
relating to the process of digesting food.
消化系統的
He is experiencing digestive problems at night.
blood pressure (noun phrase)
the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
血壓
Monitoring blood pressure is important for heart health.
the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
血壓
Monitoring blood pressure is important for heart health.
heart failure (noun phrase)
a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow.
心臟衰竭
Heart failure can lead to serious health complications.
a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow.
心臟衰竭
Heart failure can lead to serious health complications.
liver (noun)
a large organ in the body that processes nutrients and detoxifies harmful substances.
肝臟
The liver plays a vital role in metabolism.
a large organ in the body that processes nutrients and detoxifies harmful substances.
肝臟
The liver plays a vital role in metabolism.
get rid of (verb phrase)
to remove or eliminate something unwanted.
擺脫
She wanted to get rid of old clothes she no longer wore.
to remove or eliminate something unwanted.
擺脫
She wanted to get rid of old clothes she no longer wore.
aside (adverb)
to one side.
在一旁
He set his thoughts aside to focus on the task.
to one side.
在一旁
He set his thoughts aside to focus on the task.
premature (adjective)
occurring or done before the usual or proper time.
過早的
The baby was born premature and needed special care.
occurring or done before the usual or proper time.
過早的
The baby was born premature and needed special care.
hazard (noun)
a danger or risk.
危險
The construction site had several hazards that needed to be marked.
a danger or risk.
危險
The construction site had several hazards that needed to be marked.
asthma (noun)
a respiratory condition marked by difficulty in breathing due to narrowed airways.
哮喘
She carries an inhaler to manage her asthma.
a respiratory condition marked by difficulty in breathing due to narrowed airways.
哮喘
She carries an inhaler to manage her asthma.
inhale (verb)
to breathe in.
吸入
He took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh air.
to breathe in.
吸入
He took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh air.
