Unit 9

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tortoise (noun)
a slow-moving land reptile with a shell that protects its body

The tortoise is known for its long lifespan and slow movement.

parrot (noun)
a colorful bird known for its ability to mimic sounds and speech
鸚鵡
The parrot can imitate human voices quite well.

spider (noun)
an eight-legged arachnid that often spins webs to catch prey
蜘蛛
The spider built a web in the corner of the room.

jellyfish (noun)
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and tentacles
水母
The jellyfish floated gracefully in the water.

scorpion (noun)
an arachnid with a long, segmented tail that ends in a venomous stinger
蠍子
The scorpion is often found in desert environments.

irresponsible (adjective)
not showing a proper sense of responsibility; careless
不負責任的
His irresponsible behavior led to several problems.

enquiry (noun)
an act of asking for information
查詢
The police made an enquiry into the missing persons case.

private (adjective)
belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not public
私人的
She prefers to keep her life private and away from social media.

appointment (noun)
an arrangement to meet someone at a specific time and place
預約
I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow afternoon.

certainly (adverb)
without a doubt definitely
當然
I will certainly help you with your project.

loyal (adjective)
showing firm and constant support or allegiance to someone or something
忠誠的
He is a loyal friend who always stands by my side.

obedient (adjective)
following orders or instructions without question
服從的
The dog was obedient and followed all the commands.

sociable (adjective)
friendly and inclined to seek companionship
善於社交的
She is very sociable and enjoys meeting new people.

aggressive (adjective)
ready or likely to attack or confront
好鬥的
The aggressive dog barked loudly at strangers.

scratch (verb)
to mark or damage a surface with a sharp or pointed object

Be careful not to scratch the furniture.

candidate (noun)
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for something
候選人
She is a strong candidate for the scholarship.

academic (adjective)
relating to education, schools, universities, or scholarly pursuits
學術的
He has a strong academic background in science.

qualification (noun)
a skill, quality, or attribute that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity
資格
Her qualifications made her an excellent choice for the position.

volunteer (verb/noun)
to offer services willingly without payment
志願者
Many people volunteer their time at local dog rescues.

exotic (adjective)
attractive or striking because it is unusual or different from what is familiar
異國情調的
The restaurant serves exotic dishes from around the world.