in spect (spect 是看得字源)
in sure
in terpret
UK /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/ US /-ˈtɝː-/
interpret verb (FIND MEANING)
理解，解釋，闡釋
It's difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.
不了解這些統計數字是怎樣得來的就難以理解它們。
A jury should not interpret the silence of a defendant as a sign of guilt.
陪審團不應該將被告的沉默看作是有罪的表示。
astonishing
astonishing 在英語-中文（繁體）詞典中的翻譯
astonishing
adjective
UK /əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ US /əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
very surprising
awkward
adjective
UK /ˈɔː.kwəd/ US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
awkward adjective (DIFFICULT)
approximately ≈ approximately equal
UK /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ US /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/
A coffee costs about $3.
How much will it cost, more or less?
He earns somewhere in the region of 30K.
Inflation is roughly 3%.
She’s fifty or thereabouts.
I’ll be there round about three o’clock.
It’s not far – 20km or so.
Today’s flight will take approximately two hours.
apparatus
noun
UK /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/ US /ˌæp.əˈræt̬.əs/
a set of equipment or tools or a machine that is used for a particular purpose
設備；儀器；裝置；用具
a piece of apparatus
一台儀器
The divers checked their breathing apparatus.
潛水員檢查了一下呼吸器。
[ C usually singular ]
an organization or system, especially a political one
（尤指政治）機構，組織，機制
The whole apparatus of communism was already falling apart.
整個共產主義制度已經土崩瓦解。
acquisition
UK /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/
[ U ]
the process of getting something
獲得
The acquisition of huge amounts of data has helped our research enormously.
獲得的大量數據對我們的研究有莫大的幫助。
Language acquisition (= learning a language without being taught) starts at a very young age.
語言習得始於幼年。
tight en
trim
UK /trɪm/ US /trɪm/
-mm-
trim verb [T] (CUT)
1. cut vs. trim
原則上，cut 是最廣義的，凡指「切」、「割」、「剪」、「砍」、「削」的動作，都可以用這個字。而 trim 比較像是「修剪」、「修整」的意思。比較下面兩個例子：
I had my hair cut yesterday. How does it look?（我昨天剪了頭髮，看起來怎麼樣啊？）
I think you should get your hair trimmed. It looks messy.
（我想你應該要去剪頭髮了，你的頭髮看起來很亂。）
第一個例子比較是換了一個髮型，或是剪了很多頭髮（由長髮變短髮之類的）。而第二個例子只是建議對方稍微修整一下他的頭髮（如修個髮尾之類的）。
關於「切割剪砍削」的動詞還有很多，如：sever、chop、pare、peel、skin、slice、slash 等等。每個意思都稍微有些不同，若有興趣可以自己去查字典。
2. allow vs. approve (vs. permit v.s admit)
approve 常用在「批准（條文、內容）」或「贊同」（+ of）。
The city council has finally approved the budget for next year.
（市議會終於核准了明年的預算。）
My parents do not approve of our relationship.（我父母親似乎不同意我們的關係。）
所以你會常常看到通過的法案、公司的提案上都會蓋上「Approved」的字樣。
而 allow 單純只是一般通用的「允准」（+ N./Ving 或 + sb. + to do sth.），它與 permit 和 admit 常被混淆。
allow 與 permit 最大的不同便是 permit 通常指的是上級、法條、規定等的允許，是較為嚴謹的，而 allow 則較為「消極」，有參雜「不去反對」、「默許」的意思。看看下面這個例子：
The train conductor allowed him to smoke, thought it was not permitted.
（列車長默許他在車上抽菸，雖然這依規定是不被允許的。）
應該可以很容易地分辨兩者的用法吧？
另外值得注意的是：在有虛主詞 it 的被動句型上，可以使用 permit，但較不建議使用 allow。
It is not allowed to use a cellphone during a flight.（╳）
It is not permitted to use a cellphone during a flight.
（在飛行過程中，是不允許使用手機的。）
You are not allowed to use a cellphone during a flight.
You are not permitted to use a cellphone during a flight.
（在飛行過程中，你將不被允許使用手機。）
Using a cellphone is not allowed during a flight.
Using a cellphone is not permitted during a flight.
（在飛行過程中，使用手機的行為是不被允許的。）
這是可能是因為 permit 較用「事情」當作主語，因此，用在其句構時，可以很容易知道 it 代指的是後面的「事情」。而 allow 較用「人」等生命體作主語，若用其句構，聽話者將會以為 it 指的是某個「生命體」。但以下這個例子是OK的：
The bartender pointing at my dog said, "it is not allowed here."
（酒保指著我的狗說：「它不可以進入這裡。」）
我可以很明確知道這裡的 it 並不是代指後面事情的虛主詞，而是指我的狗。
至於 admit，通常用在「允許進入」或「同意（其）通過」上。
No one under eighteen will be admitted to bars, unless accompanied by an adult.
（除非有成人陪同，否則18歲以下的兒少將不被允許進入酒吧。）
3. see vs. look vs. watch
see 是指單純的「看見」，或帶有「發現到、注意到」的意思。
I saw Tom give Mary a peck on the cheek.（我看到湯姆在瑪莉臉頰上輕吻了一下。）
Don't you see Mark? He is waving to us.（你沒看見馬克嗎？它正朝著我們揮手呢。）
而 look 通常需要「轉移視線」去看。與 see 和 watch 的不同是，look 作為「看見」解釋時，是不及物動詞，需要先加介係詞 at 再接名詞。
Look! It's a shooting star! Make a wish!（看啊！是顆流星呢！快許願啊！）
You looked at your watch several times. Are you waiting for something?
（你看了好幾次錶，是不是在等甚麼呢？）
另外，Look! 這個短語也可以用在叫對方「聽著」，而較少用 Listen!。
Look! I don't care what you say. You can't change my mind.
（聽著。我才不管你說甚麼，你都改變不了我的心意的。）
而 watch 是指「較長時間」或「專注」地看，通常看的是動態的東西，舉凡比賽、表演等等，會翻譯作「觀賞」、「觀察」或「注視」，除上述之外，還有「看（ㄎㄢ）著」的意思。
Did you watch the football match yesterday?（你昨天有看足球比賽嗎？）
Watch and learn.（片語：學著點！）
We had watched that egg for an hour until it hatched.
（我們觀察那顆蛋一小時了，直到它孵化。）
Could you please help me watch my kids? I want to go to the bathroom.
（可以請你幫我看著我的小孩嗎？我想去一下洗手間。）
Watch out! = Look out!（片語：當心啊！）（但後者英美國家較少使用。）
最後，若看電視（TV）的話就只能使用 watch。
I do not watch TV.（我不看電視的。）
以上是自己一些整理，供大家參考。
oblige
UK /əˈblaɪdʒ/ US /əˈblaɪdʒ/
oblige verb (FORCE)
[ T + obj + to infinitive ]
(US or UK formal also obligate)
to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something
責成；強迫，迫使
The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees.
法律強制公司向其僱員支付適當的工資。
The law does not obligate sellers to accept the highest offer.
法律沒有強制賣主必須接受最高的出價。
oblige verb (HELP)
C1 [ I or T ]
to please or help someone, especially by doing something they have asked you to do
（尤指按別人要求的去做以）討好，幫助，為…效勞
We only went to the party to oblige some old friends who asked us to be there.
我們去參加這個聚會只是為了照顧一些老朋友的面子，他們特意要求我們到場。
We needed a guide and he was only too happy to oblige.
我們需要一個嚮導，而他很樂意幫忙。
omit
overlook
overtake
executive
undergo
undertake
peel
verb
UK /piːl/ US /piːl/
peel verb (FOOD)
to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
除去，剝去（水果、蔬菜的）皮
Peel, core, and chop the apples.
把蘋果去皮、去核並剁碎。
Could you peel the carrots?
I was peeling potatoes in the kitchen when he called.
Peel and chop the carrots.
Did you peel the pears?
Garnish with peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes.
If a layer or covering peels, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully.
（表層）脫落，剝落；剝去（表層），剝去…的殼
We peeled the wallpaper off the walls.
我們把壁紙從牆上撕了下來。
Peel off the backing strip and press the label down firmly.
撕下背墊條，將標籤用力下壓。
The posters were peeling away from the damp walls.
海報正從潮濕的牆面脫落。
The new paint is already starting to crack and peel.
新漆已經開始出現裂紋並脫落。
My back is peeling.我的背在脫皮。
prejudice
prohobit
prudent
privately
precisely
regulate
reproduce
restrict
retreat
retirement
conflict
conservation
noun [ U ]
UK /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
https://simonmustoe.blog/conservation-preservation-or-protection-which-is-it/
conserve / preserve / reserve（動詞）的意思及用法
conserve、preserve 都有「保護」的意思，但程度和方法不太一樣
作為「保護」時，conserve 跟 preserve 經常被當作同義詞，例如：
Action to conserve / preserve the environment must be taken immediately if we want to live in harmony with nature.（如果我們想跟自然和平共處，就必須立刻採取保護環境的行動。）
但嚴格來說，conserve 跟 preserve 的保護程度及方式有一點不一樣。
● conserve：善加利用，避免破壞及浪費。
● preserve：保持現狀，不去接觸以避免破壞。
因此，conserve the environment 偏向透過「善用自然資源」的方式達到保護環境的目的，經常與「自然資源」搭配使用，像是野生生物、空氣、水...等等。舉個例子：
It’s important to conserve natural resources by cutting down on water and electricity waste.（藉由減少水和電的浪費來保護自然資源非常重要。）
至於 preserve the environment 則偏向通過「不接觸、不干擾」的方式保護環境。這個詞也經常與歷史建築物、藝術品等搭配。例如：
To better preserve historic sites, our government should come up with a more comprehensive policy.（要更妥善地保護歷史遺跡，我們政府應該要提出一個更全面的政策。）
reserve 是「保留、預訂」的意思
Reserve 沒有「保護」的意思，而是指「保留某物，留待日後某個時間點使用」，或「為了某些人或目的而保留某物」。例如：
You can’t park here. This parking space is reserved for people with disabilities.（你不能在這裡停車。這個車位是要保留給身心障礙者使用的。）
這個詞也有「預約」的意思。例如：
This restaurant is always full of people, so make sure you reserve a table in advance. （這間餐廳人潮總是很多，所以你要確保你事先訂位。）
conserve / preserve / reserve （名詞）的意思及用法
Conserve、preserve 和 reserve 也可以當作「名詞」，但意思不是「保護」或「保留、預訂」。
preserve、reserve「野生動物保護區」
Five people were arrested for hunting in the forest preserve / reserve this morning.（今天早上有五個人因為在森林保護區打獵而被逮捕。）
preserve、conserve「蜜餞、果醬」
A: My mom sent me a jar of cherry preserve. Do you wanna come over and try it?（我媽寄了一罐櫻桃醬給我。你想過來嚐嚐嗎？）
B: Sure. I’ll be right there.（當然。我馬上就過去。）
如果要用名詞表示「保護」或「保留、預訂」，則要使用 conservation、preservation 和 reservation 這幾個詞。
conservation / preservation / reservation（名詞）的意思及用法
「保護」的名詞是 conservation 或 preservation
這兩個詞之間的區別跟動詞是一樣的。例如：
This nonprofit organization is committed to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.（這家非營利組織致力於野生動物保護和棲息地保護。）
「保留、預訂」的名詞則是 reservation
要表示「預訂」，除了可以用動詞 reserve，也可以用 make a reservation 這個表達法。例如：
A: Hi, I’d like to make a room reservation for a standard room.（嗨，我想要預訂一個標準房。）
B: When are you arriving?（您什麼時候來呢？）
A: This Friday.（這星期五。）
protect
verb
UK /prəˈtekt/ US /prəˈtekt/
B1 [ I or T ]
to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss
保護，防護
clothing that protects you against the cold
禦寒的衣服
It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
保護皮膚不受太陽的傷害是很重要的。
Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights.
法律的作用當然是保護每個人的權利。
Of course the company will act to protect its financial interests in the country if war begins.
如果戰爭爆發，這個公司當然會採取行動保護自己在該國的經濟利益。
Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy.
病人的名字被改換，以保護他們的隱私。
Public pressure to protect the environment is strong and growing.
大眾要求保護環境的呼聲越來越強烈。
Vitamin C may help protect against cancer.
維生素C可能有助於抗癌。
[ T ]
If a government protects a part of its country's trade or industry, it helps it by taxing goods from other countries.
對…實行貿易保護
[ T ]
to provide someone with insurance against injury, damages, etc.
為（某人）提供保險
更多範例
She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds.
This toothpaste has been clinically proven to protect your teeth.
We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.
She packed the vase in tissue paper to protect it.
The Red Cross's primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.
Conservation International
the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
（對動植物、自然地區、歷史建築等的）保育
wildlife conservation
野生生物保育
a conservation area
保育區
carefully using valuable natural substances that exist in limited amounts in order to make certain that they will be available for as long a time as possible
（對自然資源等的）保護，保存，節約
the conservation of coal/gas/oil reserves
煤炭／天然氣／石油儲量的保護
Energy conservation reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment.
節省能源能減少你的燃油費，而且還有利於環境。
consistent
comprehension
distinguished
desperately
qualify
facility
violate
stern
steer
verb
UK /stɪər/ US /stɪr/
B2 [ I or T ]
to control the direction of a vehicle
駕駛（交通工具）；掌方向盤
She carefully steered the car around the potholes.
stimulate
strive
summon
suspend
sustain
substantial
substantial
adjective
UK /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/ US /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
substantial adjective (LARGE)
B2
large in size, value, or importance
大的；可觀的；價值巨大的；重大的
The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.
這些發現顯示男性和女性之間存在重大的意見分歧。
She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.
她從祖母那裡繼承了一筆數目可觀的遺產。
The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting.
他小說的初稿有很多地方需要重寫。
更多範例
a substantial chunk of our profits
The police have been ordered to pay substantial damages to the families of the two dead boys.
The Green Party have called for a substantial reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK.
All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.
There will be substantial job losses if the factory closes down.
substantial adjective (GENERAL)
[ before noun ] formal
relating to the main or most important things being considered
基本上的；大體上的
The committee was in substantial agreement (= agreed about most of the things discussed).
委員會基本上達成一致意見。
eternal
