
Unit 7
Main Book
emission (noun)
the act of releasing something, usually gases or pollutants, into the environment
排放
The factory’s emission of smoke was a significant concern for the community.
the act of releasing something, usually gases or pollutants, into the environment
排放
The factory’s emission of smoke was a significant concern for the community.
drip (verb)
to fall or let fall in drops
滴
Water began to drip from the leaky faucet.
to fall or let fall in drops
滴
Water began to drip from the leaky faucet.
solution (noun)
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
解決方案
The team proposed a solution to the issue of waste management.
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
解決方案
The team proposed a solution to the issue of waste management.
domestic (adjective)
relating to the home or household
國內的
The domestic market is growing rapidly.
relating to the home or household
國內的
The domestic market is growing rapidly.
habitat (noun)
the natural environment in which a species lives
棲息地
The forest is a vital habitat for many animals.
the natural environment in which a species lives
棲息地
The forest is a vital habitat for many animals.
toxic (adjective)
poisonous or harmful to living beings
有毒的
The toxic waste must be disposed of safely otherwise it’ll hurt others.
poisonous or harmful to living beings
有毒的
The toxic waste must be disposed of safely otherwise it’ll hurt others.
threatened (adjective)
at risk of being harmed
受威脅的
Many species are threatened by habitat loss.
at risk of being harmed
受威脅的
Many species are threatened by habitat loss.
vulnerable (adjective)
at risk of becoming endangered
易危的
Mass deforestation is the main reason these animals are vulnerable.
at risk of becoming endangered
易危的
Mass deforestation is the main reason these animals are vulnerable.
endangered (adjective)
at risk of disappearing forever
瀕危的
The endangered species require immediate conservation efforts.
at risk of disappearing forever
瀕危的
The endangered species require immediate conservation efforts.
extinct (adjective)
no longer existing
絕種的
Dinosaurs are an extinct group of reptiles.
no longer existing
絕種的
Dinosaurs are an extinct group of reptiles.
landfill (noun)
a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial
堆填區
The landfill will be filled to capacity if we keep throwing away so much trash.
a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial
堆填區
The landfill will be filled to capacity if we keep throwing away so much trash.
appliance (noun)
a device or machine used in the home for a specific task
家電
The kitchen appliance made cooking much easier.
a device or machine used in the home for a specific task
家電
The kitchen appliance made cooking much easier.
recycle (verb)
to process used materials to make new products
回收
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
to process used materials to make new products
回收
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
envelope (noun)
a flat, usually rectangular, or square paper container for a letter
信封
She put the letter in an envelope and sealed it with the water-activated glue on it.
a flat, usually rectangular, or square paper container for a letter
信封
She put the letter in an envelope and sealed it with the water-activated glue on it.
decrease (verb)
to make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, or intensity
減少
The company plans to decrease production to cut costs.
to make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, or intensity
減少
The company plans to decrease production to cut costs.
species (noun)
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals that can reproduce with each other
物種
There are over 8 million species of plants and animals on Earth.
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals that can reproduce with each other
物種
There are over 8 million species of plants and animals on Earth.
gorilla (noun)
a large, strong primate found in the forests of Africa
大猩猩
The gorilla is known for its intelligence and social behavior.
a large, strong primate found in the forests of Africa
大猩猩
The gorilla is known for its intelligence and social behavior.
Practice Booklet
stage (noun)
a platform for performances
舞台
We are currently at the planning the stage effects for the concert next month.
a platform for performances
舞台
We are currently at the planning the stage effects for the concert next month.
entrance (noun)
the gateway into a place
入口
The main entrance to the building is on the front side on the big street.
the gateway into a place
入口
The main entrance to the building is on the front side on the big street.
reception (noun)
a formal act of receiving or welcoming
接待處
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful venue.
a formal act of receiving or welcoming
接待處
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful venue.
