
Unit 3
Main Book
earthquake (noun)
a sudden and violent shaking when tectonic plates move
地震
The earthquake caused significant damage to the buildings.
a sudden and violent shaking when tectonic plates move
地震
The earthquake caused significant damage to the buildings.
monster (noun)
an imaginary creature that is typically large and frightening
怪物
The children feared the monster under the bed.
an imaginary creature that is typically large and frightening
怪物
The children feared the monster under the bed.
disaster (noun)
a sudden event causing great damage or loss
災難
The hurricane was a natural disaster that affected thousands.
a sudden event causing great damage or loss
災難
The hurricane was a natural disaster that affected thousands.
drowning (noun)
the act of dying by submersion in water
溺水
His drowning was a tragic accident during the swim.
the act of dying by submersion in water
溺水
His drowning was a tragic accident during the swim.
lightning (noun)
a powerful electric discharge during a storm
閃電
The lightning struck the tree, causing it to catch fire.
a powerful electric discharge during a storm
閃電
The lightning struck the tree, causing it to catch fire.
witness (noun/verb)
a person who sees an event (n.); to see or observe(v.)
目擊者(名詞) / 目擊(動詞)
The witness testified about what they witnessed that night.
a person who sees an event (n.); to see or observe(v.)
目擊者(名詞) / 目擊(動詞)
The witness testified about what they witnessed that night.
tunnel (noun)
a passage dug through the ground, often for transportation
隧道
The tunnel connects the two cities underground.
a passage dug through the ground, often for transportation
隧道
The tunnel connects the two cities underground.
unconscious (adjective)
not aware of one’s surroundings or unable to respond
失去知覺
He was found unconscious after the accident.
not aware of one’s surroundings or unable to respond
失去知覺
He was found unconscious after the accident.
predict (verb)
to say what will happen in the future
預測
Scientists can predict weather patterns using advanced models.
to say what will happen in the future
預測
Scientists can predict weather patterns using advanced models.
pity (noun)
a feeling of sorrow for someone else’s misfortune
同情
It is a pity that they did not win the competition.
a feeling of sorrow for someone else’s misfortune
同情
It is a pity that they did not win the competition.
annoying (adjective)
causing irritation or displeasure
煩厭的
The constant noise from the construction site was very annoying.
causing irritation or displeasure
煩厭的
The constant noise from the construction site was very annoying.
ridiculous (adjective)
deserving to be laughed at or absurd
可笑的
His excuse for being late was simply ridiculous.
deserving to be laughed at or absurd
可笑的
His excuse for being late was simply ridiculous.
shocking (adjective)
causing great surprise or disgust
令人震驚的
The shocking news left everyone speechless.
causing great surprise or disgust
令人震驚的
The shocking news left everyone speechless.
concerned (adjective)
feeling worried or anxious
擔心
She was concerned about the safety of her children.
feeling worried or anxious
擔心
She was concerned about the safety of her children.
doubtful (adjective)
feeling uncertain or sceptical
懷疑的
He was doubtful about the success of the project.
feeling uncertain or sceptical
懷疑的
He was doubtful about the success of the project.
Practice Booklet
investigate (verb)
to carry out research or inquiry to discover facts
調查
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
to carry out research or inquiry to discover facts
調查
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
closet (noun)
a small room or space used for storage
衣櫃
She keeps her clothes in the closet.
a small room or space used for storage
衣櫃
She keeps her clothes in the closet.
basement (noun)
a room or space below ground level
地下室
They converted the basement into a game room.
a room or space below ground level
地下室
They converted the basement into a game room.
device (noun)
a tool or machine made for a specific purpose
裝置
The new device helps monitor heart rates.
a tool or machine made for a specific purpose
裝置
The new device helps monitor heart rates.
planet (noun)
a celestial body orbiting a star
行星
Earth is the third planet from the sun.
a celestial body orbiting a star
行星
Earth is the third planet from the sun.
