Unit 4
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auction (noun)
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
拍賣
The antique auction attracted many collectors.
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
拍賣
The antique auction attracted many collectors.
carnival (noun)
a festive season or event featuring games, rides, and entertainment
嘉年華
The carnival was filled with colorful lights and joyful music.
a festive season or event featuring games, rides, and entertainment
嘉年華
The carnival was filled with colorful lights and joyful music.
jumble sale (noun phrase)
a sale of miscellaneous items, often for charity
雜貨義賣
The church organised a jumble sale to raise funds.
a sale of miscellaneous items, often for charity
雜貨義賣
The church organised a jumble sale to raise funds.
raffle ticket (noun phrase)
a ticket sold to raise money, giving the holder a chance to win a prize
抽獎票
She bought a raffle ticket to support the local charity.
a ticket sold to raise money, giving the holder a chance to win a prize
抽獎票
She bought a raffle ticket to support the local charity.
talent show (noun phrase)
an event in which participants showcase their talents to an audience
才藝表演
The school held a talent show featuring students from all grades.
an event in which participants showcase their talents to an audience
才藝表演
The school held a talent show featuring students from all grades.
deserve (verb)
to be worthy of something, typically a reward or punishment
應得
Everyone deserves a second chance.
to be worthy of something, typically a reward or punishment
應得
Everyone deserves a second chance.
suffer (verb)
to experience pain or distress
受苦/受…困擾
Many people suffer from anxiety in stressful situations.
to experience pain or distress
受苦/受…困擾
Many people suffer from anxiety in stressful situations.
make ends meet (idiom)
to manage one’s financial resources so that they can cover basic living expenses
勉強維持生計
With rising costs, it’s hard to make ends meet.
to manage one’s financial resources so that they can cover basic living expenses
勉強維持生計
With rising costs, it’s hard to make ends meet.
collapse (noun)
a sudden failure or breakdown, especially of a structure or system
倒塌
The building’s collapse shocked the entire community.
a sudden failure or breakdown, especially of a structure or system
倒塌
The building’s collapse shocked the entire community.
proceeds (noun)
the money obtained from a sale or event
收益
The proceeds from the concert will go to charity.
the money obtained from a sale or event
收益
The proceeds from the concert will go to charity.
cosmetics (noun)
products applied to the body, especially the face, to enhance appearance
化妝品
She enjoys experimenting with different cosmetics.
products applied to the body, especially the face, to enhance appearance
化妝品
She enjoys experimenting with different cosmetics.
Canto-pop (adjective)
a genre of popular music sung in Cantonese
廣東流行音樂
Canto-pop has a vibrant and lively style.
a genre of popular music sung in Cantonese
廣東流行音樂
Canto-pop has a vibrant and lively style.
refreshments (noun)
food and drink served at an event or gathering
茶點
The event provided refreshments for all attendees.
food and drink served at an event or gathering
茶點
The event provided refreshments for all attendees.
fluorescent glowstick (noun phrase)
a stick that emits light when activated, often used at parties or events
熒光棒
The children waved fluorescent glowsticks during the concert.
a stick that emits light when activated, often used at parties or events
熒光棒
The children waved fluorescent glowsticks during the concert.
rural (adjective)
relating to the countryside rather than the town
鄉村的
The rural landscape is known for its scenic beauty.
relating to the countryside rather than the town
鄉村的
The rural landscape is known for its scenic beauty.
gather (verb)
to come together or assemble in one place
聚集
Friends and family gather for the holiday celebration.
to come together or assemble in one place
聚集
Friends and family gather for the holiday celebration.
Practice Booklet
vacant (adjective)
not occupied or filled
空置的
The vacant lot was turned into a community garden.
not occupied or filled
空置的
The vacant lot was turned into a community garden.
assist (verb)
to help or aid someone in doing something
協助
She was hired to assist the manager with daily tasks.
to help or aid someone in doing something
協助
She was hired to assist the manager with daily tasks.
keen (adjective)
having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something
熱切的
He is keen to learn more about environmental science.
having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something
熱切的
He is keen to learn more about environmental science.
passive (adjective)
accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance
被動的
Her passive attitude made it difficult for her to take initiative.
accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance
被動的
Her passive attitude made it difficult for her to take initiative.
wrist (noun)
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
手腕
He wore a watch on his wrist.
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
手腕
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Data File
establish (verb)
to set up or lay the groundwork for something
建立
They aim to establish a new branch of the organisation.
to set up or lay the groundwork for something
建立
They aim to establish a new branch of the organisation.
readership (noun)
the group of readers or audience of a publication
讀者群
The magazine has a diverse readership.
the group of readers or audience of a publication
讀者群
The magazine has a diverse readership.
candidate (noun)
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for a position
候選人
She is a strong candidate for the scholarship.
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for a position
候選人
She is a strong candidate for the scholarship.
bonus (noun)
an extra payment given as a reward or incentive
獎金
Employees received a bonus for their hard work.
an extra payment given as a reward or incentive
獎金
Employees received a bonus for their hard work.
academic (adjective)
relating to education and scholarship
學術的
She has an impressive academic record.
relating to education and scholarship
學術的
She has an impressive academic record.
dedication (noun)
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose
奉獻/付出
His dedication to his studies is admirable.
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose
奉獻/付出
His dedication to his studies is admirable.
permanent (adjective)
lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change
永久的
She found a permanent job after months of searching.
lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change
永久的
She found a permanent job after months of searching.
journalism (noun)
the profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasting news
新聞學
He pursued a career in journalism to report on important issues.
the profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasting news
新聞學
He pursued a career in journalism to report on important issues.
needy (noun)
people who need help or support, especially financially
貧困者
The organisation provides assistance to the needy.
people who need help or support, especially financially
貧困者
The organisation provides assistance to the needy.
newsletter (noun)
a regularly distributed publication containing news and updates
通訊
The newsletter keeps members informed about upcoming events.
a regularly distributed publication containing news and updates
通訊
The newsletter keeps members informed about upcoming events.
certify (verb)
to confirm formally or officially
認證
The organisation will certify the completion of the course.
to confirm formally or officially
認證
The organisation will certify the completion of the course.
authentic (adjective)
genuine and original
真實的
The museum displayed authentic artifacts from ancient civilisations.
genuine and original
真實的
The museum displayed authentic artifacts from ancient civilisations.
