1學測真題原句2 句
115 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 3 段
Throughout the Middle Ages, winding staircases became a well-established feature of European castles, mainly for their advantages in helping to defend against attackers.
整個中世紀期間，蜿蜒的樓梯成為歐洲城堡的固定特色，主要是因為它有助於抵禦攻擊者。
- throughout：「整段期間」
- the Middle Ages：「中世紀」，介於古代和近代之間的「中間」時代，所以叫 Middle
- well-established：「穩固確立的」
107 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 4 段
The severity of tropical diseases is also a matter of whether governments are capable—and willing—to defend their populations against infections.
熱帶疾病的嚴重程度，也取決於政府是否有能力、並且願意保護人民免於感染。
- severity：「嚴重程度」，severe 的名詞
- a matter of…：「…的問題」
- capable—and willing—to V：原句搭配不齊，標準用法是 be capable of V-ing 和 be willing to V
- defend A against B：「保護 A 免受 B」
- population：這裡指「人民」