cour te sy
noun [ U or C ]
UK /ˈkɜː.tə.si/ US /ˈkɝː.t̬ə.si/
He replied sharply, and without his wonted courtesy.
At least do him the courtesy of listening to what he has to say.
He did have the courtesy to thank her for her efforts.
Always hold the door for the person behind you - it's just common courtesy.
She treated them with the greatest courtesy.
polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark
by permission of
承蒙…的允許
Jessie J appears courtesy of Universal Records.
承蒙環球唱片的支持，潔西J應邀出席。
because of
因為，由於
He got his black eye courtesy of a bloke he insulted at the bar last night.
他的烏青眼是因為昨天晚上在酒吧辱駡了一個大漢。
Being a courteous person means showing respect and consideration towards others. Here are some ways to be more courteous:
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Say "please" and "thank you" - Use polite expressions like "please" and "thank you" when you make requests or receive something from others. It shows appreciation and gratitude.
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Listen actively - Show interest in what others have to say, and give them your full attention when they are speaking. Avoid interrupting them or looking distracted.
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Use polite language - Avoid using foul language or speaking rudely to others. Instead, choose words that are polite and respectful.
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Offer help - If you see someone struggling with something, offer your help. It shows that you care about others and are willing to lend a hand.
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Be punctual - If you have an appointment or meeting with someone, make sure to arrive on time. It shows that you value their time and are reliable.
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Respect personal space - Give others their personal space and avoid invading their privacy. Respect their boundaries and show consideration for their feelings.
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Show appreciation - Take the time to acknowledge and thank others for their contributions or help. It shows that you value their efforts and are grateful for their support.
By practicing these simple acts of courtesy, you can make a positive impact on the people around you and improve your relationships with them.
controversial
adjective causing disagreement or discussion
UK /ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/
a controversial issue/decision/speech/figure
The book was very controversial.
There are many controversial issues in the world today. Here are a few examples:
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Climate Change: The issue of climate change is a highly debated topic, with some people arguing that it is a real and pressing threat to the planet, while others dispute its existence or downplay its impact.
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Vaccinations: The debate over vaccinations has been ongoing for years, with some people arguing that vaccines are essential for public health, while others have concerns about their safety or effectiveness.
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Immigration: The issue of immigration is a highly contentious issue, with some people calling for stricter border controls and others advocating for more open borders and policies to help refugees and asylum seekers.
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Gun Control: The issue of gun control is a highly polarizing topic, with some people arguing for stricter regulations to prevent gun violence, while others maintain that gun ownership is a fundamental right protected by the Second Amendment.
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Social Justice: The issue of social justice has gained prominence in recent years, with many people calling for greater equality and representation for marginalized groups, while others feel that such efforts are misguided or unfair.
These are just a few examples of the many controversial issues that are currently being debated around the world. It is important to approach these topics with an open mind and a willingness to listen to different perspectives.
asto nish ment
noun [ U ] very great surprise
UK /əˈstɒn.ɪʃ.mənt/ US /əˈstɑː.nɪʃ.mənt/
https://happyfish.blog/phrase-to-my-surprise/
Astonish is like a synonym to amaze. It expresses when you see something that is of awe, of amazement.
Surprise, however, is when you are amazed at something you didn't expect.
Astonish example: "I was astonished at how beautiful the dancer was."
Surprised:
"I was surprised to find out he did drugs."
Astonished is more something you can't believe. Surprised is something you could've been expecting, but at the same time didn't.
To the astonishment of her colleagues, she resigned.
She gasped in astonishment.
ade quate
adjective enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose
UK /ˈæd.ə.kwət/ US /ˈæd.ə.kwət/
Adequate 是表示某數量、時間、金錢等「足夠而已」，沒有一點多餘，甚至可能還差一點；enough 是表示超出所需之量的「非常足夠」，綽綽有餘；sufficient 則是表示「正好足夠所需之量」，甚至可能還多餘一點點
足夠的；合格的；合乎需要的
Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?
我們的食物夠招待20位客人嗎？
I didn't have adequate time to prepare.
我沒有充足的時間來準備。
It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.
薪資雖不優厚，但足以滿足我們的需要了。
The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough).
市政會給長者提供的保障不足。
[ + to infinitive ] Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs?
未來的石油供應能滿足世界的需要嗎？
Adequate, enough, sufficient (adjs.)
2011 年 11 月 29 日英語學習 - 字詞
這三個形容詞都可用在名詞前面來表示數量，意為「足夠的」，如 We had adequate/enough/sufficient money for the journey. (我們為這趟旅行準備了足夠的錢)。不過，它們的語意仍有差別。Adequate 是表示某數量、時間、金錢等「足夠而已」，沒有一點多餘，甚至可能還差一點；enough 是表示超出所需之量的「非常足夠」，綽綽有餘；sufficient 則是表示「正好足夠所需之量」，甚至可能還多餘一點點。至於這三個字的否定詞或否定用法 (inadequate 或 not adequate/not enough/insufficient 或 not sufficient)，它們的語意差異似乎不明顯或不重要，均意為「不夠」、「不足」。
舉例而言，如果吃一碗牛肉麵需要 150 元，而你身上恰有 150 元，這是 adequate；若你有 200 元，則是 enough；若你帶了 160 或 170 元，那麼就是 sufficient。除上述的語意差異外，在複數名詞前面只能使用 enough 和 sufficient，不可用 adequate，如 Are there enough/sufficient bananas for everyone? (香蕉夠分給每個人嗎?)。在用法上，adequate 和 sufficient 都比 enough 來得正式一些。
綜上所述，茲舉數例如下供大家參考：
The pay was barely adequate to support a family. (這份薪水僅夠養家活口)
His income is inadequate to pay for it. (他的收入不夠支付此事的費用)
We have enough chairs for everyone. (我們有足夠的椅子讓大家坐)
There were not enough seats for all the guests. The supply of seats was quite inadequate. (座位不夠讓每個客人坐。座位數量很不夠)
There was easily enough food for everyone. (食物非常足夠每個人吃)
There was a sufficient amount of food. (食物正好足夠所需之量)
Ten thousand dollars will be sufficient for the trip. (這趟旅行一萬元就夠了)
Her income is not sufficient to support her family. (她的收入不夠養活家人)
The food was insufficient for our needs. (食物不夠我們的需要)
He has adequate/enough/sufficient money for his son to study abroad. (他的錢僅夠/非常夠/正好足夠他兒子出國唸書)
1.enough 足夠的
enough 的中文意思可以翻譯為「足夠的」。關於 enough 有一句瑯瑯上口的句子叫做：enough is enough. 這句英文句子意思其實就是：真是夠了！中文裡面有句成語叫做：是可忍，孰不可忍。大概就是類似的意思。
enough 通常是指某個數量夠了，也就是指那種「程度上」的足夠的意思。
例：
Have you had enough (to eat)?
你吃飽了嗎？
例：
He is rich enough.
他夠有錢了。
例：
That’s enough
真是夠了！
例：
He is not tall enough to play basketball in NBA.
他身高不足以可以打NBA。
例：
Is the water cold enough yet?
水夠冷嗎？
關於 enough 的英文片語也相當多，分別列舉如下：
1. enough is enough 真是夠了、適可而止
例：
Enough is enough, I don’t want to argue with you any more.
好了好了，我不想再跟你爭了。
2. That’s enough 夠了
That’s enough 很常會在電影裡面聽到，通常是某個人做得太過頭了，所以有另外一個人在一旁說：That’s enough. 表示夠了、可以了，太過頭了的意思。
例：
That’s enough, Mark.
馬克，夠了。
3. have had enough 受夠了；再也無法忍受了
have had enough 跟 enough is enough 意思很像，都是有點受夠了、受不了了的意思。
例：
I’ve had enough – I’m going home.
我受夠了——我要回家了。
2.su ffici ent 足夠的、充分的
UK /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ US /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
sufficient 中文意思是指「足夠的、充分的」的意思。跟 enough 不太一樣，enough 通常是指數量上的夠不夠，而 sufficient 則通常是指理由、資訊、動機…等方面的夠不夠。
例：
We don’t have sufficient evidence to convict him.
我們沒有足夠證據將他定罪。
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Do you have sufficient time to do the job?
您有足夠的時間完成這項工作嗎？
例：
Have you had sufficient sleep?
你有足夠睡眠嗎？
3.adequate 適當的、足夠的、合適的
adequate 中文意思可以翻譯為適當的、充足的、足夠的。adequate 其實如果翻譯成「合適的」可能會更為貼切，例如數量合不合適、理由合不合適….等等。
例：
I didn’t have adequate time to prepare.
我沒有合適的時間來準備。
上面這句例句的 adequate 其實翻譯成「足夠的」也是可以的。上面例句的意思是，我沒有合適的時間來準備，也就是你給我的準備時間不合適，應該再給我多一點時間的。
例：
Have we got adequate food for 30 guests?
我們的食物足夠招待30位客人嗎？
除了上面文章內容，你還可以參考下方更多相關英文教學。
accommo date
UK /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/ US /əˈkɑː.mə.deɪt/
accommodate verb [T] (FIND A PLACE FOR)
to provide with a place to live or to be stored in
為…提供住宿；容納；為…提供空間
New students may be accommodated in halls of residence.
新生可以住在學校宿舍裡。
formal There wasn't enough space to accommodate the files.
沒有足夠的空間存放這些檔案。
indication (看不出來)
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɪn.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
There are few indications (that) the economy is on an upswing.
沒有甚麼跡象顯示經濟正在好轉。
Helen's face gave no indication of what she was thinking.
從海倫的臉上看不出她在想甚麼。
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The opinion polls proved to be a good indication of the election result.
The discolouration of the leaves is an indication of disease.
The amount of new construction work is an indication of the city's prosperity.
The flags gave an indication of how strong the wind was.
The remains are an indication of how the ancient city would have looked.
obvious (看的出來)
adjective
UK /ˈɒb.vi.əs/ US /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
AD
obvious 在英語-中文（繁體）詞典中的翻譯
obvious
adjective
UK /ˈɒb.vi.əs/ US /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
easy to see, recognize, or understand
清楚的；顯然的，明顯的；明白的
[ + (that) ] It's obvious (that) she doesn't like him.
顯然她不喜歡他。
They have a small child so for obvious reasons they need money.
他們有個年幼的孩子，所以顯然很需要錢。
I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so obvious?
我知道你不喜歡她，但有必要表現得那麼露骨嗎？
Am I stating the obvious (= saying what everyone already knows)?
我說的大家早就知道了嗎？
There is no obvious solution.
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in ti mate
adjective
UK /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ US /ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/
having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship
親密的；有性關係的；宜於密切關係的
intimate relationships
親密關係
The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.
這家餐廳的氣氛很怡人。
He's become very intimate with an actress.
他和一名女演員的關係變得非常親密。
更多範例
The disease is spread through intimate sexual activity.
They shared an intimate physical experience.
The diary revealed several intimate details about his private life.
They had dinner in the very intimate surroundings of a local restaurant.
Her poetry deals with intimate personal experience.
intimate adjective (EXPERT)
C2
(of knowledge or understanding) detailed, and obtained from a lot of studying or experience
諳熟的，精通的
She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for 20 years.
她在托斯卡納住了20年，對那裡非常熟悉。
intimate
noun [ C ] formal
UK /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ US /ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/
a friend you know very well
至交，密友，知己
Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently.
這位明星的密友說他最近正為報紙上出現的對他的人身攻擊感到苦惱。
intimate
verb [ T ] formal
UK /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ US /ˈɪn.t̬ə.meɪt/
to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly
暗示，提示
[ + (that) ] She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.
她已經暗示如果選舉落敗她將辭職。
inspection
noun [ C or U ]
UK /ɪnˈspek.ʃən/ US /ɪnˈspek.ʃən/
SAFETY INSPECTION TIPS FOR CONSTRUCTION, WAREHOUSE, AND INDUSTRY
https://weeklysafety.com/blog/safety-inspections
C1
the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal
檢查；視察
Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.
她的護照看似合法，但仔細檢查，發現做過手腳。
She arrived to carry out/make a health and safety inspection of the building.
她來對大樓進行安全衛生檢查。
US and Australian English
(UK survey)
an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person
鑒定，查勘（建築物）
也請參見
survey noun (EXAMINING) UK
更多範例
The customs officials made us go through the whole rigmarole of opening up our bags for inspection.
A close inspection revealed minute cracks in the aircraft's fuselage and wings.
A pitch inspection will determine whether or not the match will be played.
There will be a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
A routine inspection revealed several faults with the engine.
inexpensive
UK /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspen.sɪv/ US /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspen.sɪv/
B1
not costing a lot of money
花費不多的，價錢不貴的
It's an inexpensive perfume.
這種香水不貴。
peculiarly
UK /pɪˈkjuː.li.ə.li/ US /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ.ə.li/
peculiarly adverb (STRANGELY)
in a strange, and sometimes unpleasant, way
奇怪地，古怪地
He looked at me most peculiarly.
他很怪異地看著我。
The streets were peculiarly quiet for the time of day.
白天這個時候街道上異常安靜。
very or especially
非常；特別，尤其
It's peculiarly painful where I burned my hand.
我手上燒傷的地方很痛。
She's a peculiarly attractive woman.
她是個非常有魅力的女人。
proficient
adjective
UK /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ US /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/
AD
proficient 在英語-中文（繁體）詞典中的翻譯
proficient
adjective
UK /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ US /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/
skilled and experienced
熟練的；精通的
a proficient swimmer
游泳好手
She's proficient in two languages.
她精通兩種語言。
It takes a couple of years of regular driving before you become proficient at it.
你得開上幾年車才能熟練自如。
precaution
UK /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/ US /prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
C1 [ C ]
an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening
預防，預防措施
Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.
為了預防食物短缺，很多人一直在大量儲備食品。
They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
他們未能採取必要的預防措施來避免感染。
precautions [ plural ]
a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant)
（委婉的說法）避孕
If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions.
發生性行為一定要採取避孕措施。
更多範例
The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.
Safety precautions are observed as a matter of course.
Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions.
Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions.
The tighter security precautions include video cameras in the city centre.
prediction
noun [ C or U ]
UK /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ US /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
a statement about what you think will happen in the future
預計，預料，預言
Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow's meeting.
請不要叫我對明天的會議進行預測。
[ + that ] No one believed her prediction that the world would end on 12 November.
沒人相信她對於世界將在11月12日毀滅的預言。
更多範例
The prediction of 4 million unemployed now looks horrifyingly realistic.
The figures are imprecise because they're based on a prediction of next year's sales.
This environmental report contains more dark predictions about the future of the earth.
Their predictions were hopelessly out of line with the actual results.
Her predictions turned out to be uncannily accurate.
unbearable
adjective
UK /ʌnˈbeə.rə.bəl/ US /ʌnˈber.ə.bəl/
too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience
All I remember of my daughter's birth was the unbearable pain and the relief when it was all over.
生我女兒給我留下的記憶就是無法忍受的疼痛和一切結束後的輕鬆。
The atmosphere at work at the moment is almost unbearable.
目前的工作氛圍真令人難以忍受。
The heat was unbearable.
transparent
adjective
UK /trænˈspær.ənt/ US /trænˈsper.ənt/
transparent adjective (SEE THROUGH)
B2
If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly.
透明的
Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.
把球莖種在透明的塑膠盒裡，這樣孩子就能看到根的生長。
Her blouse was practically transparent!
ex h austion
noun [ U ]
UK /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ US /ɪɡˈzɑː.tʃən/
B2
the state of being extremely tired
She felt ill with/from exhaustion.
她過度勞累，終於病了。
累 英文表達方式 1：tired
tired 是最常見的「累」，還可以有以下的變化 :
I'm a little tired.
（我有點累。）
I'm so tired.
（我好累。）
I'm very tired.
（我很累。）
I'm extremely tired.
（我超級累。）
I'm dead tired.
（我累死了。）
tired 有時後面也會接 of，但這時候的意思是「厭倦某事物」。 舉例 :
I'm tired of doing unchallenging tasks every day. It’s time to start looking for another job!
（我厭倦每天做沒有挑戰性的任務。是時候開始找另一份工作了！）
另外，要注意一下長得很像的 tiring 是「（事物）令人累的」，而 tired 是「（人）感到累的」。舉例 :
Taking care of three kids at the same time is extremely tiring.
（同時照顧三個小孩超級累人。）
累 英文表達方式 2：exhausted
exhausted 是「筋疲力盡的、非常累的」，等於 extremely tired。舉例 :
I don’t want to do anything this weekend. I’m exhausted!
（我這個周末什麼都不想做。我好累啊！）
exhausted 剛好也有一個好朋友 exhausting，用法跟上面提到的 tiring 一樣，主詞通常都是「事物」。舉例 :
Commuting from Hsinchu to Taipei every day is exhausting! Why don’t you just find a job in Hsinchu?
（每天從新竹通勤到台北超級累人耶！為什麼你不要就在新竹找工作？）
累 英文表達方式 3：drained
drain 當動詞時有「排出（液體）」的意思，也可以引申為「耗盡（資源、體力...）」，所以 drained 當形容詞時就有「累到好像整個人被榨乾」的感覺。舉例 :
I was completely drained after working continuously for 12 hours yesterday.
（昨天連續工作 12 小時之後，我累到好像整個人被榨乾。）
累 英文表達方式 4：worn out
wear 當動詞時其中一個意思是「磨損、耗損」，過去式是 wore，過去分詞則是 worn。
而 worn 也可以當形容詞用，後面常搭配 out，整個片語 worn out 是用來形容人「累到像穿了上萬次最後被磨破的鞋」、「累得不成人形」。
舉例 :
Everyone was worn out because of the international exhibition.
（因為那個國際展覽，每個人都累得不成人形。）
累 英文表達方式 5：burned out
burn 可以當動詞「燃燒」，而 burned out 則是指「東西被燒光、燒壞」，也可以用來比喻人蠟燭多頭燒，整個精力被消耗光、累壞了。舉例 :
It’s not easy to be a working mom. You get burned out easily, especially when your kids are little.
（要當一個職場媽媽不簡單。你很容易蠟燭兩頭燒，尤其當你的孩子還很小的時候。）
累 英文表達方式 6：fatigued
fatigue 是名詞「疲勞」，是比較正式一點的用語，常會在醫療相關的情境出現，形容詞則是 fatigued。舉例 :
After getting a Covid-19 vaccine, it’s normal to feel fatigued and drowsy.
（打了疫苗之後，感覺疲勞和昏昏欲睡是正常的。）
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累 英文表達方式 7：weary
weary 雖然也是有「超級累」的意思，但它是比較好聽一點的用詞。舉例 :
I need to visit a SPA to relax my weary body. I’ve been working so hard for the entire month!
（我需要去做 SPA 來放鬆一下我疲累的身軀。我整個月都好努力工作啊！）
1. I am exhausted.
exhaust 要記得 h 不發音，發作 ／ɪɡˈzɑst／，意思是使筋疲力竭，exhausted 就是疲累的。「I am exhausted.」和「I am tired.」一樣，是非常常見的說法喔！
He arrived in an exhausted state after driving through the night.
開整晚的夜車使他精疲力竭。
2. I am worn out.
worn out 的意思是耗盡，當你的精力被耗盡了，就是勞累、疲倦。
worn 是 wear 的過去分詞型態，wear 的三態分別是：wear-wore-worn。大家最熟悉 wear 的用法就是「穿著」，但 wear 還有其他意思：磨損、磨破某物（v.），如果用在人身上，就是疲倦至極的意思。
要表達某人很累很疲倦，你可以用：sb + be worn out；要表達某事讓你很累、耗盡你的精力，可以說：sth + wear(s) me out。
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I've been working all night and I am totally worn out.
= Working all night really wears me out.
工作一整晚真的讓我累翻了。
sb + be worn out 是相當常見的用法，下次當你想表達自己很累的時候，不妨改用 I'm worn out！
3. I am wrecked.
wrecked 的意思也是疲倦的，但要注意它還有另外一個意思是喝醉的，所以 I am wrecked. 這句話可能是我累了，也可能是我醉了。
wreck 本身作為動詞，常見的意思還是摧毀、破壞，像是：
Ambition wrecked his marriage.
野心毀了他的婚姻。
4. I am knackered.
動詞 knacker 的意思是「使精疲力盡」，knackered 的意思就是疲倦的。knackered 表達疲累的用法在美國及英國都會使用，但相較之下，在英國更常見一些。
I'm absolutely knackered, so I'm not doing any bar-crawls tonight.
我已經精疲力盡了，所以今晚酒吧喝通關我就不跟了。
【補充】bar crawl
crawl 的意思是爬行，bar crawl 是一種夜生活的方式，可能一群人在酒吧裡都喝一杯 shot 或調酒就離開，但在一個晚上會連跑好幾家酒吧，與之相似的還有 pub crawl。
5. I am beat.
beat 常見的意思不外乎就是：擊敗、跳動、打（v.）；但在這裡是 beat 是形容詞，意思是非常疲憊的。
You've been working too hard. You look dead beat.
你真的工作太認真了，你看起來超級疲憊的。
在這個例句中，dead 扮演的角色是副詞，意思是非常地，用以形容 beat，dead beat 表示很累、疲倦的程度很高。但是 deadbeat 倘若連在一起，卻又是完全不一樣的意思！deadbeat 意指遊手好閒的人，或是賴帳的人，記得書寫的時候要小心，千萬別弄混了！
6. I am drained.
drain 作為動詞時，常見的意思是排放、排乾，但還有一個意思是使疲勞。
She felt drained at the end of a long workday.
= A long workday completely drained her.
一整天的工作累壞她了。
這兩句例句裡，第一句的 drained 是形容詞，feel + adj. 表感到⋯⋯
第二句的 drained 是動詞 drain 的過去式，你分清楚了嗎？
7. I am pooped.
be pooped 是在美國比較常見的口語說法，poop 本身也有「使疲倦」的意思。
I'm pooped！ I must get some sleep.
我累翻了！我真的需要睡一下。
8. I am wiped out.
wipe 這個單字本身意思是擦拭，但相關的片語用法極多，意思都不一樣，非常有趣。像在這裡，wiped out 意指疲憊至極的，但 wipe out 卻是指車輛失控，意思大相徑庭。讓一起來看看 wipe 片語整理吧！
be wiped out 疲倦的
wipe out（車輛）失控
wipe sth out 消除某事物
wipe out one's debts 償清債務
wipe up 擦拭
wipe a off b 將 A 從 B 抹去
wipe the smile off sb's face 使某人不高興
a wipe the floor with b A 輕鬆擊敗 B
wipe the slate clean 重新開始（slate：石板（n.））
來源：https://www.managertoday.com.tw/english/view/59832?
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As they approached the end of the marathon, the runners looked near exhaustion.
Recovering from the utter exhaustion of such a long and difficult labour might take the mother several days.
She was taken into hospital suffering from exhaustion brought on by stress.
Ill with exhaustion, the expedition team had no strength left to make themselves a shelter.
exclusively
adverb
UK /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/ US /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/
C1
only
僅僅；專門；單獨
This offer is available exclusively to our established customers.
只有本店的老客戶才能享受這個優惠價。
an exclusively female audience
"Only" is the most general term out of the three and you can usually use it in place of the other two in everyday conversation :)
"Solely" means that there is only one thing being referred to (and does not involve anyone or anything else), while "exclusively" only implies that you're referring to a limited number of things. So solely = just one, exclusively = limited few.
For example:
"I am solely to blame for this accident." (means that you and you alone were the cause of the accident)
"Our agency deals exclusively with luxury brands." (means that your agency will only work with companies who fall under the limited category of "luxury brands")
"He's solely in charge of the operation." (means that he has no one else with him taking charge of the operation -- it's only him.)
"This offer is available exclusively to our loyal customers." (means that the offer is available to everyone who falls under the limited category of "loyal customers")
You can substitute "only" most of the time without significant difference :)
(For example: "Only he is in charge of the operation." "This offer is available only for our loyal customers." "Our agency deals only with luxury brands." "Only I am to blame for this accident." all have basically the same meaning as the previous examples ^_^)
stagger
verb
UK /ˈstæɡ.ər/ US /ˈstæɡ.ɚ/
stagger verb (MOVE)
C2 [ I usually + adv/prep ]
to walk or move with difficulty as if you are going to fall
搖晃；蹣跚；踉踉蹌蹌地走
After he was attacked, he managed to stagger to the phone and call for help.
他遇襲後，跌跌撞撞地走到電話旁打電話求救。
figurative The company is staggering under a $15 million debt and will almost certainly collapse by the end of the year.
公司背負著1500萬美元的債務，舉步維艱，年底前幾乎肯定要倒閉。
stagger verb (SHOCK)
[ T ]
to cause someone to feel shocked or surprised because of something unexpected or very unusual happening
使震驚，使大吃一驚
He staggered all his colleagues by suddenly announcing that he was leaving the company at the end of the month.
他突然宣佈月底要離開公司，把所有同事都嚇了一跳。
stagger verb (ARRANGE)
[ T ]
to arrange things, especially hours of work, holidays, or events, so that they begin at different times from those of other people
使（尤指工作、假期或事件的時間）錯開；使交錯
Some countries have staggered school holidays so that holiday resorts do not become overcrowded.
一些國家將學校假期時間錯開，這樣度假地就不會太擁擠了。
[ T ]
If the start of a race is staggered, the competitors start at different times or in different positions.
（賽跑時）使（起跑時間或起跑位置）錯開
stagger
noun [ C usually singular ]
UK /ˈstæɡ.ər/ US /ˈstæɡ.ɚ/
a way of walking or moving in which you almost fall
蹣跚；站立不穩
He left the bar with a drunken stagger.
他醉得搖搖晃晃地離開了酒吧。
pledge
noun [ C ]
UK /pledʒ/ US /pledʒ/
a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise
誓言；諾言；保證
a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise
誓言；諾言；保證
[ + to infinitive ] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.
所有的候選人都保證當選後不增稅。
Thousands of people made pledges (= promised to give money) to the charity campaign.
數千人承諾捐款給救助兒童慈善運動。
I give you this ring as a pledge of my everlasting love for you.
我把這枚戒指送給你作為我永志不渝的信物。
更多範例
The couple will exchange rings as a pledge of their love for one another.
We've received pledges of more than ten thousand pounds to help pay for repairs to the church.
You can go online to make a pledge to the disaster relief fund.
The government has made a pledge never to make deals with terrorists.
Godparents make a pledge of support to the child's parents.
flutter
verb
UK /ˈflʌt.ər/ US /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.
鮮豔的彩旗在微風中飄揚。
Leaves fluttered down onto the path.
樹葉飄落到小徑上。
Butterflies fluttered about in the sunshine.
蝴蝶在陽光下翩翩飛舞。
A white bird poised on a wire and fluttered its wings.
一隻白鳥立在電線上，撲打著翅膀。
flutter noun (EXCITEMENT)
[ C usually singular ]
a short period of excited activity
一陣興奮（或激動）
The publication of her first novel last spring caused a flutter of excitement.
去年秋天她的第一部小說出版後引起一陣轟動。
AD
AD
flutter 在英語-中文（繁體）詞典中的翻譯
flutter
verb
UK /ˈflʌt.ər/ US /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
flutter verb (MOVE)
[ I or T ]
to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause something to do this
（使）飄動，揮動，顫動；拍（翅）；鼓（翼）
Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.
鮮豔的彩旗在微風中飄揚。
Leaves fluttered down onto the path.
樹葉飄落到小徑上。
Butterflies fluttered about in the sunshine.
蝴蝶在陽光下翩翩飛舞。
A white bird poised on a wire and fluttered its wings.
一隻白鳥立在電線上，撲打著翅膀。
flutter verb (HEART/STOMACH)
[ I ]
If your heart or stomach flutters, you feel slightly uncomfortable because you are excited or nervous.
（心）怦怦亂跳；（胃）顫動
Every time I think about my exams my stomach flutters!
每次一想到考試，我心裡就不舒服！
習語
flutter your eyelashesmake sb's heart flutter
flutter
noun
UK /ˈflʌt.ər/ US /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
flutter noun (EXCITEMENT)
[ C usually singular ]
a short period of excited activity
一陣興奮（或激動）
The publication of her first novel last spring caused a flutter of excitement.
去年秋天她的第一部小說出版後引起一陣轟動。
AD
flutter noun (MONEY)
[ C usually singular ] UK informal
a small bet (= money risked), especially on a horse race
（尤指賽馬中的）小賭注
Auntie Paula likes to have a bit of a flutter on the horses.
寶拉姨媽喜歡在賽馬上下一點小賭注。
tremble
verb [ I ]
UK /ˈtrem.bəl/ US /ˈtrem.bəl/
（通常因寒冷、害怕或情緒激動）顫抖，發抖
When he came out of the water, he was trembling with cold.他從水裡出來時，冷得直打哆嗦。
I was trembling as I entered the room.I felt dizzy and my legs were trembling.His voice trembled with emotion as he gave his speech.We can give you drugs to help control the trembling.
The phrase is believed to be rooted in the theatre community, which is known to be a bit superstitious. Performers believed saying “good luck” would actually bring bad luck on stage, so they'd tell one another to “break a leg” instead.
https://www.rd.com/article/break-a-leg/
