Speakout Chapter 1-3 PDF

Speakout Chapter 1-3 English Chinese Part of Speech Usage Word/Phrase Meaning Ancestor Noun 祖先 My ancestors came from diff...

Speakout Chapter 1-3 English Chinese Part of Speech Usage Word/Phrase Meaning Ancestor Noun 祖先 My ancestors came from different countries. Great- grandparents Noun 曾祖父母 I never met my great- grandparents. Inherit Verb 繼承 She will inherit the family business. Take after Phrase 與...相像 He takes after his father in terms of personality. Extended family Noun 大家庭 Our extended family includes aunts, uncles, and cousins. Immediate family Noun 直系家人 My immediate family consists of my parents and siblings. Celebrity Noun 名人 The celebrity was surrounded by fans. Episode Noun 一集、一篇 I missed the latest episode of my favorite show. Fortune Noun 財富、運氣 She inherited a great fortune from her grandparents. Gold medalist Noun 金牌得主 The gold medalist broke a world record. Tragic Adjective 悲劇的 It was a tragic loss for the family. Sentence Noun/Verb 句子、判決 She constructed a complex sentence in her essay. Genetic Adjective 遺傳的 Genetic testing can reveal health risks. Multi-tasking gene Noun 多重任務基因 Some people have a natural multi-tasking gene. Stuff Noun 東西、事情 I need to organize my personal stuff. Speakout Chapter 1-3 1  Mentor and pupil Noun 導師和學生 The mentor and pupil relationship is crucial for growth. They announced their Fiancée and fiancé Noun 未婚妻和未婚夫 engagement as fiancée and fiancé. Go on a diet Phrase 節食 She decided to go on a diet for better health. Go grey Phrase 变白发 He started to go grey in his thirties. Go for a drink/walk Phrase 去喝一杯/去散步 Let's go for a drink after work. Go off Phrase 離開、爆炸 The alarm clock will go off in the morning. Take a taxi Phrase 搭乘計程 We decided to take a taxi to the airport. Take part in Phrase 參與 She likes to take part in community events. Take after Phrase 與...相像 The child takes after his grandfather in looks. Take responsibility for Phrase 承擔責任 It's important to take responsibility for your actions. Get married Phrase 結婚 They plan to get married next summer. Get a job Phrase 找工作 He's hoping to get a job in the tech industry. Get here Phrase 到達這裡 How did you get here so quickly? Get on with someone Phrase 相處 She doesn't get on with her new neighbor. Do exercise Phrase 運動 It's important to do exercise regularly. Do research Phrase 做研究 She needs to do research for herthesis. Do someone a favour Phrase 幫忙某人 Can you do me a favour and pick up my package? Speakout Chapter 1-3 2  Enthusiasm Noun 熱情 Her enthusiasm for the project is contagious. I do like it Phrase 我確實喜歡 I do like it, but I'm not sure if I need it. Biopic Noun 傳記片 The film is a biopic about a famous musician. The show was a mix of Docudrama Noun 紀錄片 documentary and drama, a docudrama. Disaster Noun 災難 The hurricane was a natural disaster. Romantic comedy Noun 浪漫喜劇 They decided to watch a romantic comedy on their date. Period drama Noun 歷史劇 She loves watching period dramas set in the 19th century. Fantasy fiction Noun 幻想小說 Fantasy fiction often involves magic and mythical creatures. Science fiction Noun 科幻小說 He enjoys reading science fiction novels about space travel. Psychological thriller Noun 心理驚悚片 The movie was a gripping psychological thriller. Action Noun 動作片 The film is an action movie filled with stunts and fights. Adventure Noun 冒險 He craved adventure and decided to travel the world. Mystery Noun 推理 The book is a mystery novel with unexpected twists. Crime Noun 犯罪 The show is a crime drama focused on solving murders. Imaginary Adjective 想像的 Children have vivid imaginary worlds they create. A painted face Phrase 粉墨登場 The actor appeared on stage with a painted face. Speakout Chapter 1-3 3  English Word/Phrase Part of Speech Chinese Meaning Usage Criminal Noun/Adjective 罪犯、犯罪的 The criminal was caught by the police. Dress up Verb 打扮 She likes to dress up for special occasions. Accent Noun 口音 His British accent was difficult to understand. Millionaire Noun 百萬富翁 The millionaire donated a large sum to charity. Stockbroker Noun 股票經紀人 He works as a stockbroker in a financial firm. Do something 在公共場合做出令 She did something embarrassing in public Phrase 人尷尬的事 embarrassing in public and felt mortified. Film strip Noun 影片帶 The old projector used film strips to display images. By mistake Phrase 錯誤地、不小心 I deleted the file by mistake instead of saving it. On my own Phrase 獨自 He decided to go on the trip on his own. On business Phrase 出差 He's on business and will return next week. By chance Phrase 偶然、碰巧 I met her by chance at the airport. In the end Phrase 最終、終於 In the end, they decided to go with Plan B. He broke the vase on On purpose Phrase 故意地 purpose to blame his brother. In a moment Phrase 一會兒 I'll be with you in a moment; just finishing this task. In a hurry Phrase 匆忙地 She left the house in a hurry and forgot her keys. Speakout Chapter 1-3 4  Up-to-date Adjective 最新的 The software is up-to-date with the latest features. Some people believe in Conspiracy theories Noun 陰謀論 conspiracy theories about UFOs. Crash Noun/Verb 墜毀、猛撞 The crash resulted in severe injuries. Shot Noun/Verb 鏡頭、拍攝 He took a great shot of the landscape. Photographed Verb 拍照 She photographed the beautiful sunset. Giant leap Noun 重大進展 The discovery was a giant leap in science. Studio Noun 工作室 The artist worked in a small studio in the city. Visible Adjective 可見的 The changes in policy are now visible to everyone. Apparently Adverb 顯然地 Apparently, she didn't receive the email. The situation was Complicated Adjective 複雜的 complicated and hard to resolve. Drunken Adjective 酒醉的 He was arrested for driving while drunken. The president narrowly Assassination Noun 暗殺 escaped an assassination attempt. Inquiry Noun 詢問、調查 The police launched an inquiry into the robbery. Criticise Verb 批評 It's important to criticise constructively. Crowd Noun 人群 The crowd cheered as the team scored a goal. Solidarity Noun 團結 The community showed solidarity in supporting the Speakout Chapter 1-3 5  local businesses. Parade Noun/Verb 遊行、列隊 The city organized a grand parade for the holiday. Violent Adjective 暴力的 The movie contained violent scenes that were graphic. Strikes Noun/Verb 罷工、打擊 The workers went on strikes to demand better wages. The massive earthquake Massive earthquake Phrase 大地震 caused widespread destruction. Fugitive Noun/Adjective 逃犯 The police are searching for the fugitive who escaped. Hostage Noun 人質 The terrorists held several people hostage in the bank. Collapse Verb/Noun 崩潰、倒塌 The building collapsed due to poor construction. On the run Phrase 在逃 The criminal has been on the run for weeks. Falsely Adverb 不實地 He was falsely accused of the crime. Befriended Verb 與...交友 She befriended the new student in class. Facebook is a popular Networking site Noun 社交網站 networking site for socializing. In custody Phrase 監禁、羈押 The suspect is in custody awaiting trial. By the time Phrase 到...的時候 By the time I arrived, the party was already over. How do we know Phrase 我們怎麼知道 How do we know if he's telling the truth? Look out for Phrase 留心、注意 Look out for signs of danger while hiking. Guilty Adjective 有罪的 The jury found him guilty of Speakout Chapter 1-3 6  the crime. Still (as adjective) Adjective 仍然的 She still believes in his innocence. Sometimes telling a white lie A white lie Phrase 善意的謊言 can spare someone's feelings. Punch line Noun 梗概、笑點 The comedian delivered the punch line flawlessly. She decided to travel half Travel half way around the world Phrase 環遊世界一半 way around the world for adventure. The company is putting on Putting on its shoes Phrase 穿上鞋子 its shoes to enter a new market. Before long Phrase 不久 Before long, they will announce the winner. All of a sudden Phrase 突然 All of a sudden, the lights went out. English Word/Phrase Part of Speech Chinese Meaning Usage She knows how to keep a Keep a story going Phrase 推動故事發展 story going to maintain the audience's interest. What did you do Phrase 你做了什麼 What did you do to make him so angry? How embarrassing! I How embarrassing! Phrase 多尷尬！ tripped in front of everyone. Tube Noun 管子 The toothpaste comes in a tube for easy dispensing. He shouted at the top of At the top of my voice Phrase 用最大音量 his voice to be heard over the noise. Look at me at a rather Phrase 以一種相當奇怪的 She looked at me at a strange way 方式看我 rather strange way, Speakout Chapter 1-3 7  making me uncomfortable. Swollen up Adjective 腫脹的 His ankle was swollen up after the injury. Her skin was covered in Covered in blotches Phrase 帶著斑點的 blotches due to an allergic reaction. He had an allergic An allergic reaction Phrase 過敏反應 reaction to the nuts he ate. She got stuck in a lift for Got stuck in a lift Phrase 被困電梯中 an hour before being rescued. Missed a flight/nearly 錯過飛機/差點錯過 He missed a flight due to missed a flight Phrase 飛機 traffic congestion. She got a tattoo on her Got a tattoo Phrase 紋身 back to commemorate her trip. Appeared on television Phrase 出現在電視上 He appeared on television to discuss his new book. The police chased a Chased a criminal Phrase 追捕罪犯 criminal through the city streets. Sung karaoke Phrase 唱卡拉OK They sung karaoke until late into the night. The novel featured Fictional thieves Phrase 虛構的小偷 fictional thieves in a heist plot. The investigators were Investigators Noun 調查員 looking into the fraud case. Hustle Verb/Noun 忙碌、糾紛 She has to hustle to meet her project deadline. Engaging in illegal or Illegal or dishonest Phrase 非法或不誠實 dishonest activities can lead to serious consequences. Speakout Chapter 1-3 8  He was in trouble with In trouble with customs Phrase 與海關有糾紛 customs for not declaring the items. Accidentally opening the Set off the alarm Phrase 觸發警報 emergency exit set off the alarm. The wealthy businessman Mansion Noun 大廈、別墅 lived in a luxurious mansion. Thief Noun 小偷 The thief was caught stealing from the store. The burglar broke into the Burglar Noun 竊賊 house while the family was away. Run a marathon Phrase 跑馬拉松 She trained hard to run a marathon for charity. Running towards me Phrase 奔向我跑來 I saw him running towards me in the park. She worries about her Worry about Phrase 擔心 son's safety when heis out late. He sent her a quick text Text message Noun 短信 message to let her know he was running late. The schedule is flexible Flexible Adjective 有彈性的 enough to accommodate last-minute changes. She has to cope with the Cope with Phrase 應對、應付 stress of her demanding job. The nosy neighbor is Nosy Adjective 好管閒事的 always peeking through the curtains. Panic Noun/Verb 恐慌、驚慌 Don't panic; we will find a solution to this problem. Speakout Chapter 1-3 9  They made a last-minute Last-minute arrangement Phrase 臨時安排 arrangement to meet for dinner. Never quite sure Phrase 從未完全確定 She's never quite sure if she locked the front door. She wonders whether Whether he'll be busy Phrase 他是否忙碌 he'll be busy when she calls him. It's happening under 事情正在我自己的 It's happening under my my own roof Phrase 屋頂下發生 own roof, and I need to address it. An eager reporter asked An eager reporter Phrase 一位熱心的記者 many probing questions during the interview. How are you getting home Phrase 你怎麼回家 How are you getting home after the party? Rough idea Phrase 大概的想法 She had a rough idea of how to solve the problem. His over-active Over-active imagination Phrase 想像力過於活躍 imagination often leads to unnecessary worry. While I'm watching the While I'm watching the 當我盯著表鐘試圖 clock in an attempt to clock in an attempt to stop my panic Phrase 止住我的恐慌時 stop my panic, my phone rings. He made an instant Instant Adjective 立即的 decision to accept the job offer. The solution to the Obvious Adjective 明顯的 problem was obvious once she pointed it out. The office is full of gossip Gossip Noun/Verb 閒話、謠言 about the upcoming layoffs. Moan about Phrase 抱怨 She loves to moan about the weather, no matter Speakout Chapter 1-3 10  what it's like. He always finds a way to Boast Verb 自誇、吹噓 boast about his achievements. She had to apologize for Apologize Verb 道歉 forgetting her friend's birthday. The kitchen was a A complete mess Phrase 一團混亂 complete mess after the dinner party. The match ended in a Match Noun/Verb 比賽、相配 draw, much to the fans' disappointment. They appointed an An intermediary Noun 仲裁者、中間人 intermediary to help with the negotiations. Her determination will Will stop barriers Phrase 將阻止障礙 stop barriers from holding her back. The detective found Thumbprints Noun 拇指印 thumbprints at the scene of the crime. The high-security facility Retina scans Noun 視網膜掃描 uses retina scans for access control. Taking the highway is the The most straightforward way Phrase 最直接的方式 most straightforward way to get there. The service provides On demand Phrase 按需 movies on demand for its subscribers. English Traditional Chinese Part of Speech Usage Word/Phrase Meaning Method of delivery Noun 交付方式 Online shopping has changed the method of Speakout Chapter 1-3 11  delivery. Physicists study the Physicists Noun 物理學家 fundamental principles of nature. The futurist predicted that Futurist Noun 未來學家 technology would advance rapidly. Artificial intelligence is Artificial intelligence Noun 人工智能 revolutionizing many industries. Revolutionise Verb 革命化 The new software will revolutionize how we work. Workplaces Noun 工作場所 This office is a comfortable workplace. The company is transitioning Transition Noun 過渡 to a new management system. Due to medical We are likely to live longer Phrase 我們可能會活得更久 advancements, we are likely to live longer. Genetics Noun 遺傳 Genetics play a role in determining physical traits. Biotechnology Noun 生物技術 Biotechnology is used in various fields like medicine. Virtual reality Noun 虛擬現實 Virtual reality technology is becoming more immersive. It's important to distinguish Real reality Noun 現實 between virtual and real reality. Remote controlled car Noun 遙控汽車 The remote controlled car sped around the track. Time microchips Noun 時間微晶片 Time microchips are used in precision timing instruments. Furniture Noun 家具 The furniture in the room was modern and stylish. Speakout Chapter 1-3 12  The band's popularity Popularity Noun 流行度 soared after their new album release. Small talk Noun 閒談 We engaged in small talk before the meeting started. Work against the clock Phrase 趕時間工作 We had to work against the clock to finish the project. On our mind Phrase 在我們心中 The upcoming presentation is constantly on our mind. Won't be The new musical genre everyone's cup of Phrase 不是每個人的菜 won't be everyone's cup of tea tea. That old watch is close to my Close to my heart Phrase 非常在乎 heart because it was my dad's. English Traditional Chinese Part of Speech Usage Word/Phrase Meaning After missing the deadline, We're in hot water Phrase 陷入困境 we're in hot water with the boss. Put my foot in it Phrase 踩到地雷 I really put my foot in it by forgetting her birthday. Running out of time Phrase 時間不足 We're running out of time to finish the project. Keep an eye on him Phrase 注意他 Can you keep an eye on him while I'm away? Can you give me a hand Phrase 能幫我一下嗎 Can you give me a hand with moving the furniture? It was a piece of cake Phrase 輕而易舉 Passing the test was a piece of cake for him. You're a dark horse in this You're a dark horse Phrase 你是黑馬 competition - unexpected but strong. Speakout Chapter 1-3 13  She wants to get out of the I want to get out of the rat race Phrase 我想擺脫這種競爭 rat race and start her own business. Nominated for an award Phrase 提名獎項 She was nominated for the Best Actress award. The talk show host Talk show host Noun 脫口秀主持人 interviewed celebrities on the show. Pay the bill Phrase 付賬單 Don't forget to pay the bill before leaving the restaurant. Generous Adjective 慷慨的 She is generous with both her time and money. Mistakenly left Phrase 錯誤地離開 I mistakenly left my keys at home this morning. We followed the wrong Ended up at the wrong house Phrase 來到錯誤的房子 directions and ended up at the wrong house. Answered the phone Phrase 接聽電話 She answered the phone but didn't recognize the caller. Didn't recognize my voice Phrase 不認出我的聲音 He didn't recognize my voice on the phone. I didn't realise it was for today Phrase 我沒意識到這是今天 I didn't realize the meeting was scheduled for today. You're lost me Phrase 你迷惑了我 Your explanation is so confusing, you've lost me. Till tomorrow Phrase 直至明天 We'll have to postpone the meeting till tomorrow. Receptionist Noun 接待員 The receptionist greeted us as we entered the office. Create wealth Phrase 創造財富 Investing in stocks can help you create wealth over time. English Traditional Part of Speech Usage Word/Phrase Chinese Meaning Speakout Chapter 1-3 14  It takes courage to challenge Challenge authority Phrase 挑戰權威 authority in a respectful manner. Governments often spy and Spy and censor Verb + Noun 監視和審查 censor information on the internet. Many web addicts struggle Web addicts Noun 網絡成癮者 with spending too much time online. Opens up new Virtual reality technology realms of Phrase 開拓新知識領域 opens up new realms of knowledge knowledge. Pioneers and key players Pioneers and key players Noun + Noun 先驅和關鍵角色 drive innovation in the industry. E-shopping has become E-shopping Noun 網購 increasingly popular in recent years. Documentary Noun 紀錄片 The documentary shed light on the environmental crisis. The new technology had a Revolutionary impact Noun + Noun 革命性影響 revolutionary impact on society. The company's successes Successes and innovations Noun + Noun 成功和創新 and innovations set it apart from competitors. Reveal Verb 揭示 The investigation revealed new evidence in the case. Best-known internet Adjective + 最知名的互聯網先 He is considered one of the pioneers Noun 驅 best-known internet pioneers. A quarter Noun 四分之一 A quarter of the population attended the event. Log on to the internet Phrase 登錄互聯網 Don't forget to log on to the internet to check your email. Speakout Chapter 1-3 15  Journalist Noun 記者 The journalist interviewed the politician for the story. We need to shake it apart to Shake it apart Phrase 搖晃開來 see what's causing the noise. The progress of technology Mankind Noun 人類 has benefited mankind greatly. Education is an empowering Empowering tool Noun 賦能工具 tool for personal development. The ancient civilization left Civilization Noun 文明 behind many cultural artifacts. The company unveiled an Astounding technology Adjective + Noun 令人驚嘆的技術 astounding technology breakthrough. It's much better to plan It's much better to Phrase 更好的是 ahead than to rush at the last minute. In those 在那些情況下我寧 In those circumstances, I'd circumstances I'd rather Phrase 願 rather not get involved. The best way to do 做這件事的最佳方 The best way to do this is to this is to send Phrase 法是發送 send an email with the details. People really appreciate Phrase 人們真的很感激 People really appreciate your help during difficult times. Routine Noun 例行 Following a daily routine can improve productivity. Our trial email-free period is Trial email-free Phrase 試用無郵件 aimed at reducing distractions. The company announced a New initiative Noun 新舉措 new initiative to reduce waste. Speakout Chapter 1-3 16  The autobiography detailed Autobiography Noun 自傳 his life from childhood to fame. The reunification of the two Reunification Noun 團結 factions was a historic moment. Democracy allows citizens to Democracy Noun 民主 participate in decision- making. Speakout Chapter 1-3 17