assume / assure / ensure / endure 易混淆字
四個字長得像：assume 假設、assure 向人保證、ensure 確保、endure 忍受。
107 學測｜綜合測驗
It has long been assumed that creativity is some unusual trait enjoyed by the few.
長久以來，人們一直認為創造力是少數人才有的特殊特質。（長久以來被認為（以為））
- it has long been assumed that…：「長久以來人們一直認為…」，現在完成式被動，從過去到現在
- enjoyed by the few：「少數人擁有」，the few 是「少數人」，enjoy 這裡是「享有、擁有」
109 學測｜文意選填
Such dimples tend to occur in families, and are assumed to be an inherited feature.
這類酒窩往往在家族中出現，被認為是遺傳特徵。（被認為是遺傳）
- tend to V：「往往會…」
- inherited：「遺傳的」
104 學測｜詞彙題
I was worried about my first overseas trip, but my father assured me that he would help plan the trip so that nothing would go wrong.
我擔心自己第一次出國旅行，但父親向我保證他會幫忙規劃行程，不會出任何差錯。（爸爸向我保證）
- 考點：assure「向…保證」，assure someone that…＝「向某人保證…」，父親讓我放心。rescue「拯救」、inspire「激勵」、convey「傳達」都不能接 someone that…，也不能表示「讓人放心」
- so that…：「以便…」
- go wrong：「出差錯」
113 學測｜綜合測驗
They are often given a checklist that provides directions on what to observe or look out for to ensure consistency.
他們常會拿到一份檢查表，指示要觀察或留意哪些事項，以確保評分一致。（確保一致性）
- checklist：「檢查表」
- directions：這裡是「指示」，不是「方向」
- look out for…：「留意…」
- consistency：「一致性」，consistent 是「前後一致的」
108 學測｜詞彙題
It is essential for us to maintain constant contact with our friends to ensure that we have someone to talk to in times of need.
我們必須與朋友保持不斷的聯繫，確保需要幫助的時候有人可以談。（確保有人可以說話）
- 考點：contact「聯絡」，maintain constant contact with…＝「與…保持不斷的聯繫」。benefit「益處」、gesture「手勢」、favor「恩惠」都不能搭配 maintain … with friends
- constant：「持續不斷的」
- in times of need：「需要幫助的時候」
怎麼判斷
- assume 是「假定、認為」，把某件事當作是真的，常接 that 子句。例：I assume that you are hungry.（我想你餓了）
- assure 是「向人保證」，後面接人，讓對方放心。例：She assured me that everything was fine.（她向我保證一切都好）
- ensure 是「確保」，常接 that 子句，強調讓事情一定做到；要向某人保證，用 assure。例：Please ensure that the door is locked.（請確認門有鎖好）
- endure 是「忍受、承受」痛苦或困難。例：They endured a long winter.（他們熬過了漫長的冬天）
自我檢測
107 學測｜綜合測驗
1. It has long been ＿＿＿＿ that creativity is some unusual trait enjoyed by the few.
104 學測｜詞彙題
2. I was worried about my first overseas trip, but my father ＿＿＿＿ me that he would help plan the trip so that nothing would go wrong.
108 學測｜詞彙題
3. It is essential for us to maintain constant contact with our friends to ＿＿＿＿ that we have someone to talk to in times of need.
105 學測｜閱讀測驗
4. Thus, it seems the snake is able to ＿＿＿＿ certain degrees of dehydration in between rains.