Unit 9
pros (noun)
優點
We weighed the pros and cons of moving to a new city.
我們權衡了搬到一個新城市的利與弊。
優點
We weighed the pros and cons of moving to a new city.
我們權衡了搬到一個新城市的利與弊。
advantages (noun)
優勢
Biking to school has advantages, like being fast and fun.
騎腳踏車上學有優勢，又快又好玩。
優勢
Biking to school has advantages, like being fast and fun.
騎腳踏車上學有優勢，又快又好玩。
merits (noun)
優點
The plan has clear merits, including cost savings and efficiency.
這個計畫有明顯優點，包括節省成本和提高效率。
優點
The plan has clear merits, including cost savings and efficiency.
這個計畫有明顯優點，包括節省成本和提高效率。
upsides (noun)
好處
Rainy days have upsides—you can jump in puddles!
下雨天也有好處——你可以踩水坑！
好處
Rainy days have upsides—you can jump in puddles!
下雨天也有好處——你可以踩水坑！
benefits (noun)
益處
Exercise brings many health benefits.
運動帶來許多健康益處。
益處
Exercise brings many health benefits.
運動帶來許多健康益處。
strengths (noun)
長處
My strengths are drawing and helping friends.
我的長處是畫畫和幫助朋友。
長處
My strengths are drawing and helping friends.
我的長處是畫畫和幫助朋友。
blessings (noun)
福分
Good friends are life’s true blessings.
好朋友是人生真正的福分。
福分
Good friends are life’s true blessings.
好朋友是人生真正的福分。
cons (noun)
缺點
Staying up late has cons, like feeling tired the next day.
熬夜有缺點，比如第二天會覺得累。
缺點
Staying up late has cons, like feeling tired the next day.
熬夜有缺點，比如第二天會覺得累。
disadvantages (noun)
缺點
One of the disadvantage of summer camp is missing your family.
夏令營的一個缺點是會想念家人。
缺點
One of the disadvantage of summer camp is missing your family.
夏令營的一個缺點是會想念家人。
demerits (noun)
缺點／過失
He received three demerits for repeatedly being late to class.
他因多次上課遲到被記了三個缺點。
缺點／過失
He received three demerits for repeatedly being late to class.
他因多次上課遲到被記了三個缺點。
downsides (noun)
壞處
Summer has many downsides, like the hot weather and the strong sunshine.
夏天有很多缺點，比如天氣很熱、太陽很曬。
壞處
Summer has many downsides, like the hot weather and the strong sunshine.
夏天有很多缺點，比如天氣很熱、太陽很曬。
drawbacks (noun)
不利之處
Eating too much candy has drawbacks. It’s bad for your teeth.
吃太多糖會有弊端，它對牙齒不好。
不利之處
Eating too much candy has drawbacks. It’s bad for your teeth.
吃太多糖會有弊端，它對牙齒不好。
shortcomings (noun)
不足之處
His shortcomings include forgetting homework and talking in class.
他的不足之處包括忘記寫作業和在上課時講話。
不足之處
His shortcomings include forgetting homework and talking in class.
他的不足之處包括忘記寫作業和在上課時講話。
weaknesses (noun)
弱點
Public speaking is one of his weaknesses.
不擅長公開演講是他的一個弱點。
弱點
Public speaking is one of his weaknesses.
不擅長公開演講是他的一個弱點。
surpass (verb)
超越
She worked hard to surpass her older brother’s reading level.
她努力用功，想超越哥哥的閱讀水準。
超越
She worked hard to surpass her older brother’s reading level.
她努力用功，想超越哥哥的閱讀水準。
exceed (verb)
超過
My test score exceeded 90 points!
我的考試分數超過了90分！
超過
My test score exceeded 90 points!
我的考試分數超過了90分！
transcend (verb)
超越（常指超越限制、年齡或一般水準）
She’s young, but her kindness transcends her age—she helps anyone in need.
她年紀雖小，善良卻超越同齡人——誰需要幫忙，她都願意幫。
超越（常指超越限制、年齡或一般水準）
She’s young, but her kindness transcends her age—she helps anyone in need.
她年紀雖小，善良卻超越同齡人——誰需要幫忙，她都願意幫。
outweigh (verb)
比……更重要；利大於弊
Helping others outweighs winning a game.
幫助別人，比贏得比賽更重要。
比……更重要；利大於弊
Helping others outweighs winning a game.
幫助別人，比贏得比賽更重要。
also (adverb)
也
She also like swimming.
她也喜歡游泳。
也
She also like swimming.
她也喜歡游泳。
moreover (adverb)
而且；此外
She finished her homework early. Moreover, she cleaned her room!
她早早寫完作業，而且還打掃了房間！
而且；此外
She finished her homework early. Moreover, she cleaned her room!
她早早寫完作業，而且還打掃了房間！
furthermore (adverb)
此外；再者
He didn’t eat his vegetables. Furthermore, he skipped lunch!
他沒吃蔬菜，此外，還沒吃午餐！
此外；再者
He didn’t eat his vegetables. Furthermore, he skipped lunch!
他沒吃蔬菜，此外，還沒吃午餐！
additionally (adverb)
另外
We need pencils and paper. Additionally, we need glue to stick things.
我們需要鉛筆和紙。另外，我們還需要膠水來粘東西。
另外
We need pencils and paper. Additionally, we need glue to stick things.
我們需要鉛筆和紙。另外，我們還需要膠水來粘東西。
besides (adverb)
而且；再說
I don’t want to go. Besides, I’m too tired.
我不想去。而且，我也太累了。
而且；再說
I don’t want to go. Besides, I’m too tired.
我不想去。而且，我也太累了。
what’s more (phrase)
更重要的是；而且
She got 100 in math! What’s more, she helped her friend review.
她數學考了100分！而且還幫朋友複習！
更重要的是；而且
She got 100 in math! What’s more, she helped her friend review.
她數學考了100分！而且還幫朋友複習！
on top of that (phrase)
更別提；再加上
It rained all day. On top of that, I forgot my umbrella!
一整天都在下雨，更別提我還忘了帶傘！
更別提；再加上
It rained all day. On top of that, I forgot my umbrella!
一整天都在下雨，更別提我還忘了帶傘！
I think…
我覺得……
I think ice cream is the best dessert.
我覺得霜淇淋是最好的甜點。
我覺得……
I think ice cream is the best dessert.
我覺得霜淇淋是最好的甜點。
In my opinion / view,
在我看來……
In my opinion, dogs are better than cats.
在我看來，狗狗比貓咪更好。
在我看來……
In my opinion, dogs are better than cats.
在我看來，狗狗比貓咪更好。
From my point of view,
從我的角度看……
From my point of view, the P.E. classes are very important.
從我的角度看，體育課很重要。
從我的角度看……
From my point of view, the P.E. classes are very important.
從我的角度看，體育課很重要。
As for me,
至於我……
As for me, I prefer playing outside after school.
至於我，放學後我更喜歡到外面玩。
至於我……
As for me, I prefer playing outside after school.
至於我，放學後我更喜歡到外面玩。
It is my view that…
我認為……（稍正式）
It is my view that every student should have a lunch break.
我認為每個學生都該有午休時間。
我認為……（稍正式）
It is my view that every student should have a lunch break.
我認為每個學生都該有午休時間。
