anticipate
UK
anticipate verb [T] (EXPECT)
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ US
/ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
英語-中文（簡體） 英語 英語文法
AD
anticipate 在英語-中文（繁體）詞典中的翻譯
anticipate
verb [ T ]
UK /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ US /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
anticipate verb [T] (EXPECT)
C1
to imagine or expect that something will happen
預期，期望；預料
We don't anticipate any trouble.
我們不希望出現任何問題。
We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.
在進行的過程中，我們遇到一兩個沒有預料到的難題。
Are you anticipating a lot of people at the party tonight?
你預計今晚的聚會會有很多人來嗎？
[ + -ing verb ] They anticipate having several applicants for the job.
他們預計會有幾個人來應徵這份工作。
[ + that ] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job
他們預計會有幾個人來應徵這份工作。
[ + question word ] At this stage we can't really anticipate what will happen.
在這個階段我們真的無法預料會發生甚麼。
We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for every eventuality.
We don't anticipate any snags with the negotiations.
We thought the concert in the park would be popular but we didn't anticipate so many people turning up.
The holiday cost a lot more than we had anticipated.
Police are anticipating trouble at tonight's game.
allowance
allowance
noun
UK /əˈlaʊ.əns/ US /əˈlaʊ.əns/
The baggage/luggage allowance for most flights is 20 kilos.
Belavia Changed Baggage Allowance Rules
https://www.minskairporttransfer.com/belavia-changed-baggage-allowance-rules/
I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an allowance from my parents.
https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-allowances-and-perquisites.html
https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/why-you-should-give-your-kids-an-allowance/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/08/learning/do-you-get-an-allowance.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/learning/how-do-you-feel-about-your-height.html?action=click&algo=bandit-all-surfaces-time-cutoff-30_impression_cut_3_filter_new_arm_5_1&alpha=0.05&block=more_in_recirc&fellback=false&imp_id=136378400&impression_id=e3aa2dd5-b970-11ed-a445-23bfba61da8a&index=3&pgtype=Article&pool=more_in_pools%2Fthelearningnetwork®ion=footer&req_id=226555925&surface=eos-more-in&variant=0_bandit-all-surfaces-time-cutoff-30_impression_cut_3_filter_new_arm_5_1
assurance
UK /əˈʃɔː.rəns/ US /əˈʃʊr.əns/
assurance noun (PROMISE)
quality assurance (生產線)
https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/definition/quality-assurance
通常購買3C產品、電器、或單價較高的包包、飾品等店家都會附上「保證書、保固證明📃」，英文有2個單字可以表達「guarantee」、「warranty」，雖然字義相近，但還是有下列細微的差異喔：
👉 guarantee 針對商品包修、包退等的保固、保證，多由商家提供，形式不拘涵蓋範圍較廣。
The farmer gives stores her guarantee that all of her dairy products are fresh and ready for sale.
這位農夫向店家保證她的乳製品絕對新鮮且隨時可以上架銷售。
👉 warranty 多指商品的保證書、保固證明，提供者多為製造商，形式以書面為主，保障範圍較侷限，且增加保固內容與期限時需額外收費。
The company fixed Nigel's TV for free as it was under warranty.
由於還在保固期限內，這間公司幫奈傑免費維修電視。
warranty
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈwɒr.ən.ti/ US /ˈwɔːr.ən.t̬i/
a written promise from a company to repair or replace a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time, or to do a piece of work again if it is not satisfactory
Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.
The fact that the number of deaths from cancer in the area has doubled surely gives the lie to official assurances of the safety of nuclear power.
The management gave their assurances that there would be no more job losses.
Despite assurances that the vaccine was safe, many parents chose to ignore government advice.
The council has given assurances that the new building development will not encroach on public land.
assumption
UK /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ US /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/BELIEF
ssumption和hypothesis在中文都常譯為「假設」（或「假說」），也有人在論文寫作時把這兩個字當成同義詞交替使用，但其實兩者的意義還是稍有差別，在翻譯上不宜混淆。在學術情境裡，assumption是論述者已經視為真實的陳述或者信念 (belief)，並作為基礎或先決條件來開展後續的論述，不過這個assumption並不一定是公認或經過驗證為真的。而hypothesis雖然也是一個未經驗證的陳述或想法，但研究的目的就是要驗證其真偽，最常用的研究方法是實驗，而研究結果可能是接受或者拒斥該hypothesis。因此筆者傾向將assumption譯為「預設」（預先設定的論述基礎或前提條件），而hypothesis譯為「假設」或「假說」（尚未驗證為真之前先假定為真），以資區別，並有助理解原字義蘊。兩字之例句如下：
Interculturalists have long held an assumption that knowledge of cultural differences will improve intercultural relations.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/v-angle-negative-assumptions-vs-risks-vivek-girdhar?trk=articles_directory
https://www.ibm.com/design/thinking/page/toolkit/activity/assumptions-and-questions
assume
verb [ T ]
UK /əˈsjuːm/ US /əˈsuːm/
assume verb [T] (ACCEPT)
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/assumption
B2
to accept something to be true without question or proof
假定，假設；臆斷，想當然地認為
[ + (that) ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.
你們不是上同一間學校嗎？我還以為你們兩個認識呢。
Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis.
我們還是假定他們會來，並以此來作出計劃。
[ + to infinitive ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent.
我們不能僅僅因為疑犯選擇保持沉默，就斷定他們有罪。
We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.
我們千萬不能想當然地認為疑犯有罪
conceive
conviction
con sensus
consultant
despise
detect
distress
noun [ U ]
UK /dɪˈstres/ US /dɪˈstres/
C1
a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain
憂慮；悲傷；痛苦
She claimed that the way she had been treated at work had caused her extreme emotional and psychological distress.
她說自己在工作中受到的待遇讓她在情感和心理上都感到非常痛苦。
dread
grieve
disgrace
defect
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈdiː.fekt/ US /ˈdiː.fekt/
C1
a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly
缺點；缺陷；瑕疵
All the company's aircraft have been grounded, after a defect in the engine cooling system was discovered.
自從發現發動機冷卻系統有缺陷之後，這家公司所有的飛機都已經停飛了。
There are so many defects in our education system.
我們的教育制度有太多缺陷了。
It's a character defect in her that she can't ever admit she's wrong.
她在性格上有缺陷，從來都不承認自己有錯誤。
a physical condition in which something is wrong with a part of someone's body
生理缺陷；生理障礙
She suffers from a heart/sight/speech defect.
她的心臟／視力有缺陷／她有語言障礙。
The drug has been shown to cause birth defects.
那種藥物已被證明可導致新生兒先天性缺陷。
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic defect.
囊胞性纖維症是由遺傳缺陷引起的。
defect
verb [ I ]
UK /dɪˈfekt/ US /dɪˈfekt/
to leave a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one
（尤指為加入敵對國家、政黨等）脫離，退出，叛逃
When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players defected.
國家曲棍球隊訪問美國時，有一半隊員都叛逃了。
The British spy, Kim Philby, defected to the Soviet Union/defected from Britain in 1963.
英國間諜金‧菲爾比於1963年叛逃到了蘇聯。
suspicious
adjective
UK /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ US /səˈspɪʃ.əs/
suspicious adjective (SEEM GUILTY)
B2
making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong
可疑的，引起懷疑的
Her behaviour was very suspicious.
她的舉止相當可疑。
The fire at the bank is being treated as suspicious.
銀行起火這件事被認為相當可疑。
It's a little suspicious that no one knows where he was at the time of the murder.
有點可疑的是，沒有人知道謀殺案發當時他在哪裡。
There were some suspicious characters hanging around outside.
有些可疑的人在外面晃蕩。
There's a suspicious-looking van parked at the end of the street.
路的盡頭停著一輛看起來很可疑的貨車。
His new book bears a suspicious resemblance to a book written by someone else. (= His book is so similar to the other book that it seems as if he has copied it.)
他的新書與別人寫的另外一本書內容雷同，令人生疑。
更多範例
She died in suspicious circumstances.
The public were warned to be on the alert for suspicious packages.
There was something furtive about his behaviour and I immediately felt suspicious.
His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.
He looks very suspicious hanging around by the bins - I'm sure he's up to something.
suspicious adjective (DOUBT)
B2
feeling doubt or no trust in someone or something
懷疑的，猜疑的；不信任的
His colleagues became suspicious (= thought that there was something wrong) when he did not appear at work, since he was always punctual.
他一向按時上班，所以當他沒有上班時，他的同事們起了疑心。
They are deeply/highly (= very) suspicious of one another/of each other's motives.
他們對彼此的動機都很懷疑。
My mother has a very suspicious nature (= does not trust people).
我媽媽天生喜歡猜疑。
inferior
adjective
UK /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/ US /ɪnˈfɪr.i.ɚ/
C1
not good, or not as good as someone or something else
差的；比…不如的
These products are inferior to those we bought last year.
這些產品比我們去年買的差些。
She cited cases in which women had received inferior healthcare.
她引用了一些婦女得到低劣保健服務的事例。
It was clear the group were regarded as intellectually/morally/socially inferior.
很明顯的是，這個群體被認為在智力／道德水準／社會地位上很低下。
比較
superior adjective (BETTER)
lower, or of lower rank
低級別的，下級的
an inferior officer
下級官員
比較
superior adjective (BETTER)
ANATOMY specialized
of the lower surface of a body part
（在身體）下面的，下位的
MEDICAL specialized
used to refer to a body part that is below another body part
（在身體其他部分）下面的
the inferior alveolar artery
下齒槽動脈
inferior
noun [ C ]
UK /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/ US /ɪnˈfɪr.i.ɚ/
C2
someone who is considered to be less important than other people
（人）低等
He regarded most men as his social, moral, and intellectual inferiors.
inspector
eager
adjective
UK /ˈiː.ɡər/ US /ˈiː.ɡɚ/
B2
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
熱切的，渴望的
the children's eager faces
孩子們那一臉渴望的神情
[ + to infinitive ] She sounded very eager to meet you.
聽得出來她非常渴望見到你。
They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news.
他們把發言人圍了個水泄不通，渴望能得到點消息。
更多範例
I'm eager to see her after all this time.
Sam was eager to get home and play with his new toy.
Everyone crowded round, eager and excited.
I'm eager to see the results.
He was always a good boy, very friendly and eager to please.
moderate
adjective
UK /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ US /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
moderate adjective (MEDIUM-SIZED)
C1
neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength
中等的；不過分的，適度的
The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.
這間小屋中等大小——正適合一個小家庭。
Cook the sauce over a moderate heat.
They are looking for moderate economic growth.
The hotel was a moderate price.
Temperatures remained moderate throughout the day.
regardless
UK /rɪˈɡɑːd.ləs/ US /rɪˈɡɑːrd.ləs/
C1
despite; not being affected by something
不管怎樣，無論如何；不管，不顧
The plan for a new office building went ahead regardless of local opposition.
儘管遭到當地居民的反對，新建高層辦公大樓的計劃還是付諸實施了。
She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless (of the risk).
雖然她知道除了晚上別的時候去看他都很危險，可她還是（不顧危險）動身去了。
This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.
這份工作任何人都可以應聘，不管其以前的工作經歷如何。
更多範例
All the children are lumped together in one class, regardless of their ability.
He could see that she didn't like what he was saying, but he ploughed on regardless.
It was pouring with rain, but we pressed on regardless.
Regardless of what you think, I believe she's the best person for the job.
Regardless of cost, the building must be completed on time.
regard
verb [ T usually + adv/prep ]
UK /rɪˈɡɑːd/ US /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
B2
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone
考慮，思考；將…認為；看待
Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.
環境論者對基因改造技術持懷疑態度。
Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.
她父母一貫把她看作是所有子女中最聰明的。
He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law.
他被普遍／廣泛認為是國際法之父。
formal
to look carefully at something or someone
注視，凝視
The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest.
我走向鳥巢的時候，那隻鳥懷疑地注視著我。
as regards B2 formal
in connection with
關於，至於
There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements.
資金籌備方面毫無問題。
更多範例
The rebels regard the official parliament as illegitimate.
He regards e-commerce as an indivisible part of modern retail.
He rarely used taxis, which he regarded as extravagant.
Private education is often regarded as socially divisive.
He regards the political process with disdain.
predict
prescription
prevention
noun [ U ]the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something
UK /prɪˈven.ʃən/ US /prɪˈven.ʃən/
crime prevention
預防犯罪
The organization is committed to AIDS prevention and education.
該組織致力於愛滋病的防治和教育。
更多範例
As far as health is concerned, it is often said that prevention is better than cure.
His research in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results.
Accident prevention must be viewed as a priority.
fire prevention officers
Health education in the local population is crucial to the prevention of killer diseases.
procession
noun
UK /prəˈseʃ.ən/ US /prəˈseʃ.ən/
C2 [ C ]
a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formal way as part of a religious ceremony or public celebration
The festival will open with a procession led by the mayor.
藝術節將由市長帶領的一支隊伍揭開序幕。
[ S ]
a series of people or things, one after the other
一系列，一長串
My day has just been a never-ending procession of visitors.
我今天一整天來訪的客人絡繹不絕。
Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the presidential procession pass by.
provision
noun
UK /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ US /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
provision noun (SUPPLY)
the act of providing something
提供；供給；準備
The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area.
提供良好的大眾運輸對該地區的發展極為重要。
Of course there's provision in the plan for population increase.
當然這項計劃裡有應對人口增長的措施。
When designing buildings in this area, you have to make provision against earthquakes.
在該地區設計建築物時，需要考慮防震措施。
provisions [ plural ]
supplies of food and other necessary things
糧食；食物供給，物資
provisions for the journey
旅糧
更多範例
The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate .
Very few companies make childcare provision for working mothers.
provision noun (LAW)
[ C ]
a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done
規定，條款
We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers.
我們在條約中增添了一些條款以保護外籍勞工。
[ + that ] She accepted the job with the provision that she would be paid expenses for relocating.
她接受了這份工作，條件是要給安家費。
provision noun (FINANCE)
in a company's accounts (= financial records), an amount of money that is kept in case of a possible future loss
（公司帳戶上，為未來可能的虧損做準備的）準備金
The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud.
保險公司為針對養老金欺詐指控的索賠安排了準備金。
make provision for sth
to make arrangements to deal with something, often financial arrangements
為…做好準備（尤指經濟上的保障）
He hasn't made any provision for his retirement yet.
他在經濟上還沒做好退休的準備。
provision
verb [ T ] formal
UK /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ US /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
to supply someone or something with food and other necessary things
為…提供給養（或物資）
startle
sus picion
noun a belief or idea that something may be true
UK /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ US /səˈspɪʃ.ən/
suspicion noun
- I've got a sneaking suspicion that we're going the wrong way.
- We always had the suspicion that their marriage was not happy.
- I had a suspicion that he was up to something.
- They had been fooling me all along, and I had no suspicion.
- I had no suspicion that the firm might close.
launch a missile
