學測考點
also 放在助動詞 / be 動詞後、一般動詞前
「也」:also 放在助動詞或 be 動詞後面、一般動詞前面
- neurologists also confirm that
- you can also add some soothing
- pod hotels are also seen in Europe
- hoop rolling was also popular
- circular shapes are also stronger
- packaging and storage also have an impact
- its manufacture also leaves
- unconventional solutions can also be explored
- mummies have also been found with onions
also known as…
「又稱為」(also known as a pod hotel、also known as a lie detector)
學測原句
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- 114 學測|篇章結構|第 1 段A capsule hotel, also known as a pod hotel, is a unique type of basic, affordable accommodation.膠囊旅館又稱艙式旅館,是一種獨特的、基本而平價的住宿類型。
- also known as…:「又稱為…」
- pod:「艙」,本義是豆莢,像豆莢一樣的小空間
- affordable:「負擔得起的」,afford 是「負擔得起」
- accommodation:「住宿」,不可數名詞
- 105 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段A polygraph machine, also known as a "lie detector," is a common part of criminal investigations.測謊機又稱「測謊器」,是刑事調查中常見的工具。
- polygraph:「測謊機」
- also known as…:「又稱…」
- lie detector:「測謊器」
- criminal investigation:「刑事調查」
- 115 學測|文意選填|第 3 段Neurologists also confirm that naps can enhance memory and learning.神經科醫師也證實,小睡能增強記憶與學習。
- neurologist:「神經科醫師」,neuro- 是「神經」
- enhance:「增強」,意思接近 boost / improve,比較正式
- 115 學測|文意選填|第 5 段You can also add some soothing nature sounds to create a relaxing atmosphere, which can make your naps more effective.你也可以加一些舒緩的大自然聲音來營造放鬆的氣氛,讓小睡更有效果。
- soothing:「令人平靜的」,soothe 是「安撫」
- , which 指前面整件事
- 115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Also, the stairs were designed to turn clockwise upwards.此外,樓梯被設計成往上順時針旋轉。
- clockwise:「順時針」,clock + wise(朝…方向),就是「照時鐘走的方向」,相反是 counterclockwise
- 114 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 2 段You may also get sick from playing video games, or looking through a microscope.玩電玩或透過顯微鏡觀察,也可能讓你不舒服。
- get sick from…:「因…而不舒服」
- microscope:「顯微鏡」,micro-(微小)+ scope(看的器具)
- 113 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇|第 2 段They may also pretend to be difficult customers, arguing with a salesperson without a good reason.他們也可能假裝是難搞的顧客,無緣無故和銷售人員爭論。
- pretend to V:「假裝…」
- difficult customer:「難搞的顧客」
- argue with someone:「和某人爭論」
- without a good reason:「沒有正當理由」
- salesperson:「銷售人員」
- 112 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 1 段Hoop rolling was also popular in ancient Greece.滾圈圈在古希臘也很流行。
- hoop rolling:「滾圈遊戲」
- ancient Greece:「古希臘」
- 111 學測|篇章結構|第 3 段Many areas will also organize bon-odori dances.許多地區也會舉辦盆舞(bon-odori)。
- organize:「舉辦」
- bon-odori:日文「盆舞」,盂蘭盆節時跳的舞
- 110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇|第 3 段The band also enables them to take part in electronic activities.手環也讓他們能參與電子互動活動。
- enable someone to V:「使某人能…」
- take part in…:「參與…」
- electronic activities:「電子互動活動」
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 4 段Some people also wear dressy versions for more formal occasions.有些人也會在比較正式的場合穿著較講究的款式。
- dressy:「(衣著)較講究、較正式的」
- formal occasions:「正式場合」
- 108 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Its manufacture also leaves a smaller carbon footprint.它的製造過程也留下較小的碳足跡。
- carbon footprint:「碳足跡」
- 107 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇|第 2 段Unconventional solutions can also be explored.也可以探索非傳統的解決辦法。
- unconventional:「非傳統的」,conventional(傳統的)加 un-
- explore:「探索」
- 106 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 4 段It also can shed new light on why dogs do the things they do.它也能為狗為什麼做那些事,提供新的見解。
- shed new light on…:「為…提供新的見解」,shed light 是「照亮」
- why dogs do the things they do:間接疑問句,「狗為什麼做牠們做的事」
- 104 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇|第 3 段Tai Chi Chuan is not only a physical but also a mental exercise.太極拳不只是身體的運動,也是心理的運動。
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,也 B」
- mental:「心理、心智的」
- 115 學測|文意選填|第 5 段Furthermore, the environment where naps are taken also plays an important role.此外,小睡的環境也很重要。
- play an important role:「扮演重要角色」,role 是演員的「角色」,比喻起作用
- the environment where…:where 引導關係子句
- 115 學測|篇章結構|第 2 段Recent studies also show that interpretations of smiling may vary from culture to culture.近期研究也顯示,對微笑的解讀可能因文化而異。
- interpretation:「解讀」
- vary from culture to culture:「因文化而異」,同樣的句型還有 from person to person「因人而異」
- 115 學測|混合題|第 2 段As numerous new restaurants and shops have sprung up in recent years, it has become not only a cultural center but also a unique commercial zone.近年來出現許多新餐廳和商店,它不只是文化中心,也成了獨特的商業區。
- numerous:「很多的」,number 的形容詞
- spring up:「冒出來」(見 115-025)
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,還有 B」
- 115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段Ample evidences from the Old Testament also suggest that east was at the top of maps in pre-Biblical and Biblical eras, a reason why east is still referred to as the “Orient” today.《舊約聖經》中也有大量證據顯示,聖經時代及其之前,地圖是以東方為上,這也是為什麼東方至今仍被稱為 the Orient。
- ample:「很充足的」
- be referred to as…:「被稱為…」
- , a reason why…:同位語,說明前面整件事是原因;evidence 本來不可數,原文用了 evidences
- 背景:Orient 原指太陽升起的方向,後來用來指東方;orient 當動詞「定方位」也是同一個來源,原本就是「找出東方在哪」。
- 115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 3 段Map makers in Arabia also drew maps with south on top since the earliest Muslims lived north of Mecca, and a south-oriented map would show the followers looking up toward their holy city.阿拉伯的製圖者也以南方為上,因為最早的穆斯林住在麥加以北,以南方為上的地圖會讓信徒看起來像是仰望著他們的聖城。
- map maker:「製圖者」;since 在這裡是「因為」
- follower:「信徒」,follow「追隨」+ -er
- with south on top:「以南方為上」
- 背景:麥加(Mecca)位於今沙烏地阿拉伯,是伊斯蘭教最神聖的城市,穆斯林祈禱時面向麥加。
- 115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段Though there is no physical evidence to support this, the word dakshina “south” in Indian languages also means “right,” suggesting that ancient Indians were oriented toward the east, and therefore south was on their right-hand side.雖然沒有實物證據支持這一點,但印度語言中表示「南」的字 dakshina 也有「右邊」的意思,顯示古印度人是面向東方,所以南方在他們的右手邊。
- physical evidence:「實物證據」
- right-hand side:「右手邊」
- , suggesting that…:「這顯示…」
- 114 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段You can also take medicine before your ride to avoid or reduce nausea and vomiting.你也可以在搭乘前吃藥,以避免或減輕噁心與嘔吐。
- take medicine:「吃藥」,英文用 take,不用 eat
- reduce:「減少 / 減輕」
- 114 學測|篇章結構|第 4 段Also, you may have to share common facilities (such as bathrooms) with other guests.此外,你可能得和其他客人共用公共設施(例如浴室)。
- share A with B:「和 B 共用 A」
- common:這裡是「共用的」,大家共同擁有
- 114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段However, researchers also find that horror movies can have negative effects on some people.然而,研究人員也發現,恐怖片可能對某些人造成負面影響。
- have an effect on…:「對…有影響」
- 114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 4 段This soon filled the state treasury with huge revenues, but it also encouraged vodka consumption.這很快讓國庫充滿龐大的收入,但也助長了伏特加的消費。
- fill A with B:「用 B 填滿 A」
- treasury:「國庫」,treasure 是「寶藏」,放寶貝的地方
- revenue:「收入」,指政府或公司的收入
- encourage:這裡是「助長」,讓某件事更常發生
- 114 學測|篇章結構|第 3 段Pod hotels are also seen in Europe and North America, especially in big cities like New York, London, and Paris.艙式旅館在歐洲與北美也看得到,尤其是紐約、倫敦、巴黎這類大城市。
- be seen:「看得到」
- especially in…:「尤其是在…」
- like:這裡表示「像…這樣的」
- 114 學測|文意選填|第 3 段They have also rung in times of celebration and of mourning, announcing such events as royal weddings and coronations of kings, as well as funerals of heads of state.在慶祝與哀悼的時刻,鐘聲也會響起,宣告王室婚禮、國王加冕,以及國家元首的喪禮等大事。
- rung:ring 的過去分詞(ring-rang-rung)
- announce:「宣告」
- such events as A and B:「像 A、B 這類事件」
- coronation:「加冕典禮」,crown 是「皇冠」
- head of state:「國家元首」
- 113 學測|詞彙題看這一題 ›Located at the center of the city, the business hotel promises not only good service but also convenient public transport.這家位於市中心的商務旅館,保證有良好的服務,大眾運輸也很方便。
- located at…:分詞構句,等於 which is located at…
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,而且 B」
- public transport:「大眾運輸」
- 113 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 4 段The project not only helps Icelanders to get 30% more value from each cod than most developed countries, but also provides an effective model to promote resource efficiency worldwide.這項計畫不但幫助冰島人從每條鱈魚獲得比多數已開發國家多 30% 的價值,也提供一個有效的模式,在全球推廣資源效率。
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,而且 B」
- 30% more value:「多 30% 的價值」
- developed countries:「已開發國家」
- model:這裡是「模式 / 典範」
- worldwide:「全球」
- 112 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 1 段They also struck them with sticks to roll them down the road.他們也用棍子打圈圈,讓它沿著路滾。
- strike:「打、擊」
- roll…down the road:「讓…沿著路滾」
- 112 學測|篇章結構|第 4 段Also, people with color-music synesthesia more often than not have had early musical training.另外,有「顏色—音樂」共感覺的人,多半受過早期音樂訓練。
- more often than not:「多半、常常」
- have had:現在完成式,「曾經有過」
- musical training:「音樂訓練」
- 112 學測|混合題|第 5 段They also contain a very large amount of processed coconut oil, which is even worse than lard.它們還含有非常大量的加工椰子油,比豬油更糟。
- processed coconut oil:「加工過的椰子油」
- even worse:even 加強比較級
- 112 學測|文意選填|第 3 段Also, drinking a lot of liquid in one go can cause more water to pass through the body quickly and come out as urine.還有,一次喝大量液體,會讓更多水快速通過身體,變成尿液排出。
- in one go:「一口氣」,口語
- cause + 受詞 + to V:「使…」,cause more water to pass
- pass through:「通過」
- come out as…:「變成…出來」
- 112 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 4 段The paths of various religions also crossed here: Muslims have lived peacefully with Christians and Buddhists on the islands for centuries.不同宗教的路線也在這裡交會:穆斯林與基督徒、佛教徒在這些島上和平共處了幾個世紀。
- path:這裡是「路線」
- cross:「交會」;冒號後面是舉例說明
- Muslim:「穆斯林」
- Christian:「基督徒」
- Buddhist:「佛教徒」
- 112 學測|文意選填|第 2 段Coconut water, which contains salt and carbohydrates, is also more functional than water at restoring and maintaining a normal fluid status after exercise.含有鹽和碳水化合物的椰子水,在運動後恢復並維持正常的體液狀態上,也比水更有效。
- functional:「有功能的 / 有效用的」
- restore:「恢復」
- fluid status:「體液狀態」
- which contains…:補充說明 coconut water
- 112 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇|第 3 段Additionally, by having branches that do not touch those of their neighbors, trees may be able to limit the spread of leaf-eating insects, and potentially also the transmission of diseases from tree to tree.此外,藉由讓樹枝不碰到鄰樹的樹枝,樹木也許能限制食葉昆蟲的擴散,還可能限制疾病在樹與樹之間傳播。
- by having…:「藉由擁有…」
- those of their neighbors:those 指 the branches
- leaf-eating insects:「食葉昆蟲」
- transmission:「傳播」,transmit 是「傳送」
- from tree to tree:「一棵傳一棵」,名詞不加冠詞
- 111 學測|混合題|第 7 段He also represented the Refugee Olympic Team in 2021 Tokyo Games.他也在 2021 年東京奧運代表難民奧運代表隊出賽。
- represent:「代表」
- the Refugee Olympic Team:「難民奧運代表隊」
- 111 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 4 段They are also used on ships and spacecraft for their greater structural integrity.船和太空船也使用圓窗,因為它們的結構完整性更好。
- for their greater structural integrity:「因為結構完整性更好」
- integrity:這裡是「完整性」,不是「正直」
- 111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段A common color code has also been developed for recognizing people and their roles on site.也發展出通用的顏色代碼,用來辨識工地上的人及其角色。
- color code:「顏色代碼」
- recognize:「辨識」
- on site:「在現場」
- 111 學測|篇章結構|第 2 段Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors.有些人也會去墓園打掃家族的墳墓,為祖先祈禱。
- cemetery:「墓園」
- clean up:「打掃」,up 在這裡是「到底、到完」,清到完全乾淨
- pray for…:「為…祈禱」
- 111 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Circular shapes are also stronger and resist deformation, and therefore can tolerate extreme differences in pressure inside and outside of an aircraft.圓形也更堅固、能抵抗變形,所以能承受飛機內外極端的壓力差。
- deformation:「變形」,deform 是「使變形」
- tolerate:「承受」
- aircraft:「飛機」,單複數同形
- 110 學測|綜合測驗 第 3 篇|第 3 段The disappearance of the glaciers will also leave a significant cultural impact.冰河消失也會留下重大的文化影響。
- significant:「重大的」
- cultural impact:「文化影響」
- 110 學測|綜合測驗 第 3 篇|第 1 段But some mountain ranges of South America, Africa, and Indonesia are also home to glaciers and ice sheets.但南美洲、非洲和印尼的一些山脈,也有冰河和冰原。
- mountain range:「山脈」
- ice sheet:「冰原」
- be home to…:home 是「家」,be home to… 是「是…的家」,引申為「有…棲息 / 生長 / 存在於此」,這裡是這些山脈「有」冰河和冰原
- 110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 1 段Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was not only a great politician but also a highly accomplished scientist and inventor.美國開國元勳之一的富蘭克林,不只是偉大的政治家,也是成就非凡的科學家和發明家。
- the Founding Fathers:「開國元勳」
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,也 B」
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段Packaging and storage also have an impact on the quality of olive oil.包裝和儲存也會影響橄欖油的品質。
- have an impact on…:「對…有影響」
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 1 段It is also a first pressing, but has a slightly higher acidity level (under 2%).它同樣是第一次壓榨,但酸度稍高(低於 2%)。
- slightly higher:「稍高」
- acidity level:「酸度」
- 109 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段Plant diseases can also spread through tiny water drops that jump off leaves—a plant's version of a sneeze.植物疾病也能透過從葉子上彈出的細小水滴傳播,這就是植物版的噴嚏。
- tiny:「細小的」
- jump off:「彈離」
- a plant's version of a sneeze:同位語,解釋 tiny water drops that jump off leaves
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 4 段The pilot is responsible for not only the safety of the ship but also the protection of the port and the marine environment.引水人不只負責船的安全,還負責保護港口與海洋環境。
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,也 B」
- marine environment:「海洋環境」
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 3 段A redefinition of the term “olive oil” is also proposed to make a clear distinction between virgin olive oil and pure olive oil.也有人提議重新定義「橄欖油」一詞,清楚區分初榨橄欖油和純橄欖油。
- propose:「提議」
- make a distinction between A and B:「區分 A 和 B」
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Also, the wind can significantly alter the direction of the ship and how it reacts, adding to the difficulty of anchoring the ship.此外,風可以大幅改變船的方向和反應,增加下錨的難度。
- significantly:「大幅地」
- adding to…:分詞構句,「增加…」
- anchoring:「下錨」
- 109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 1 段To be qualified as “extra virgin,” the oil must also pass both an official test in a laboratory and a sensory evaluation by a trained tasting panel.要符合「特級初榨」的資格,這種油還必須通過實驗室的官方檢驗,以及訓練有素的品油小組的感官評鑑。
- be qualified as…:「具備…的資格」
- sensory evaluation:「感官評鑑」,sensory 與 sense(感官)有關
- panel:「評審小組」
- 109 學測|綜合測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段Also, the idea breaks down a very complex issue regarding depression into something simple and easily understandable, and that tends to appeal to a lot of people.而且,這個說法把憂鬱症這個非常複雜的議題,拆解成簡單又容易懂的東西,這往往吸引很多人。
- break A down into B:「把 A 拆解成 B」
- tend to V:「往往會…」
- appeal to…:「吸引…」;that 指前面這個做法
- 108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 3 段Slowly, her behavior toward the other fish also changes.慢慢地,牠對其他魚的行為也改變了。
- behavior toward…:「對…的行為」
- slowly:「慢慢地」
- 108 學測|文意選填|第 2 段They also believed the secrets in their families would never be revealed.他們也相信自己家裡的祕密永遠不會被洩漏。
- reveal:「洩漏」
- would never be revealed:過去式的未來,「永遠不會被洩漏」
- 108 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段But pineapples can also be a fashionable fruit: Pineapple leaves can serve as a substitute for leather.但鳳梨也可以是時尚的水果:鳳梨葉可以替代皮革。
- fashionable:「時尚的」
- serve as…:「作為…」
- substitute for…:「…的替代品」
- 108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 2 段Placed along the rear or front walls of a house, house poles also helped to support the main beam of the roof.房柱立在房屋的後牆或前牆邊,也幫忙支撐屋頂的主樑。
- placed along…:過去分詞構句
- rear:「後面的」
- support:「支撐」
- main beam:「主樑」
- 108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Mortuary poles were also raised to honor the dead, but they differed from memorial poles, having a burial box placed at the top of the pole.墓柱也是為了紀念亡者而豎立,但和紀念柱不同,柱頂放著一個埋葬盒。
- mortuary pole:「墓柱」
- raise:「豎立」
- honor:這裡是動詞,「紀念、尊崇」
- differ from…:「與…不同」
- having a burial box placed…:分詞構句,「柱頂放著埋葬盒」
- 108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段Recent or repeated exposure to a song or even a small part of a song can also trigger earworms, as can word associations, such as a phrase similar to the lyrics of a song.最近或反覆接觸一首歌,甚至只是歌的一小部分,也可能觸發耳蟲,詞語聯想也可以,例如與某首歌歌詞相似的片語。
- exposure to…:「接觸到…」
- as can word associations:倒裝,as 是「如同」,等於「詞語聯想也可以觸發」
- association:「聯想」
- 108 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段The pineapple, a delicious tropical fruit, has been valued for centuries not only for its distinct and unique taste, but also for its miraculous health and medical benefits.鳳梨是美味的熱帶水果,幾世紀以來受到重視,不只是因為它獨特的風味,也因為神奇的健康與醫療功效。
- be valued for…:「因…受到重視」
- miraculous:「神奇的」,miracle 是「奇蹟」
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,也 B」
- medical benefits:「醫療功效」
- 108 學測|綜合測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段The team has also developed a special device which uses scent bottles and visual trickery to make the wearers of these glasses think that the plain snack they are eating is tastier than it actually is.團隊還開發了一種特殊裝置,用香氣瓶和視覺錯覺,讓戴這種眼鏡的人覺得正在吃的普通點心,比實際上更美味。
- scent bottle:「香氣瓶」
- visual trickery:「視覺把戲」
- plain snack:「普通的點心」
- tastier than it actually is:「比實際上更美味」
- 107 學測|閱讀測驗(選項) 第 4 篇Lullabies comfort not only the baby but also the mother.搖籃曲不只安慰嬰兒,也安慰母親。
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,也 B」
- comfort:這裡是動詞,「安慰」
- 107 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Individuals can also speak to local hair stylists and pet groomers about sending in leftover hair and fur.個人也可與當地髮型師、寵物美容師商量,將剪下的剩餘毛髮寄出。
- speak to A about B:「與 A 商量 B」
- hair stylist:「髮型師」
- leftover:「剩下的」
- send in:「寄來」
- 107 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 3 段Also, there is the problem of what to do with the separated salt, which is left over as a very concentrated brine.此外,還有分離出來的鹽該如何處理的問題,這些鹽會留下來成為高濃度的鹽水。
- what to do with…:「該如何處理…」
- separated:「被分離的」
- left over:「剩下」
- 107 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 2 段President Jefferson also opened the house for public tours, and it has remained open, except during wartime, ever since.傑佛遜總統也開放這棟房子供民眾參觀,從那時起除了戰時之外,一直開放至今。
- public tour:「公開導覽」
- remain open:「保持開放」
- except during wartime:「戰時除外」
- ever since:「從那時起一直到現在」,所以用現在完成式 has remained
- 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」
- 107 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 2 段Abraham Lincoln did the same, but then the inaugural crowds became far too large for the White House to accommodate comfortably, and this also created a security issue.林肯也這樣做,但後來就職日的人潮變得太大,白宮無法舒適容納,這也造成了安全問題。
- did the same:「做了同樣的事」,did 代替前面的 welcomed visitors
- far too large:「遠遠太大」,far 加強 too
- create a security issue:「造成安全問題」
- 107 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段The economic crisis may have also played a role: Homeowners who were not able to pay their bank loans were forced to abandon their properties, sometimes leaving behind swimming pools that made excellent mosquito breeding grounds.經濟危機可能也有影響:付不出銀行貸款的屋主被迫放棄房產,有時留下游泳池,成了絕佳的蚊子滋生地。
- play a role:「扮演一個角色、有影響」
- be forced to V:「被迫…」
- property:這裡是「房產」
- leaving behind…:分詞構句,表示結果
- breeding ground:「滋生地」
- excellent:「極好的」
- 106 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 3 段Capoeira is also believed to have influenced several dancing styles like breaking and hip-hop.據信 Capoeira 也影響了幾種舞蹈風格,例如霹靂舞和嘻哈。
- be believed to have influenced…:「據信曾影響…」,to have + p.p. 表示影響在相信之前
- breaking:「霹靂舞」,breakdancing 的簡稱
- 106 學測|文意選填|第 2 段Mummies have also been found with onions and onion flowers decorating their pelvis, chest, ears, eyes, and feet.也曾發現木乃伊的骨盆、胸、耳朵、眼睛和腳上有洋蔥和洋蔥花作裝飾。
- found with…decorating…:found with A doing,「發現帶著 A 在裝飾」
- 106 學測|文意選填|第 1 段According to certain documents, ancient Egyptians also used onions for medicinal purposes, but they likely would have viewed the healing power of the vegetable as magical, rather than medical.根據某些文獻,古埃及人也把洋蔥用於醫療,但他們可能認為這種蔬菜的療效是神奇的,而不是醫學上的。
- according to…:「根據…」
- would have viewed…:「可能會認為…」,對過去的推測
- healing power:「療效」
- rather than:「而不是」
- 105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 4 段The forces that are crushing individual lives and futures are also destroying the prospects for an entire region.摧毀個人生命與未來的力量,也在摧毀整個地區的前景。
- crush:「壓碎、摧毀」
- force:「力量」
- 105 學測|文意選填|第 4 段After years of hard work, Kareem has not only realized his dream but also transformed a piece of deserted property into a beautiful forest.經過多年努力,Kareem 不但實現了他的夢想,還把一塊荒廢的土地轉變為美麗的森林。
- not only A but also B:「不只 A,也 B」
- realize:這裡是「實現」
- transform A into B:「把 A 轉變為 B」
- deserted:「荒廢的」
- 105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇|第 3 段A snake’s likelihood to drink also correlated with its body condition, with more withered snakes being more likely to drink, and to drink more.蛇願意喝水的可能性也與牠的身體狀況相關,越乾癟的蛇越可能喝水,喝得也越多。
- correlate with…:「與…相關」
- withered:「乾癟的」,wither 是「枯萎」
- with A being more likely to…:with + 受詞 + 分詞,補充說明
- 105 學測|綜合測驗 第 3 篇|第 3 段It is also the subject of many international agreements that aim to govern and facilitate international trade, such as those negotiated through the World Trade Organization (WTO).它也是許多國際協議的主題,這些協議旨在管理與促進國際貿易,例如透過世界貿易組織談成的協議。
- aim to V:「旨在…」
- facilitate:「促進」,使事情更容易
- those negotiated through…:those 指 agreements,negotiated 是「被談判出來的」
- 105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段The report states that 40% of all children across the region are currently not receiving an education, which is a result of two consequences of violence: structural damage to schools and the displacement of populations, also called “forced migration.”報告指出,該地區所有兒童中有 40% 目前沒有接受教育,這是暴力的兩個後果造成的:學校結構受損,以及人口遭迫遷(也稱為「強迫遷移」)。
- state:這裡是動詞,「指出」
- receive an education:「接受教育」
- structural damage:「結構損壞」
- displacement:「迫遷」,displace 是「迫使離開」
- forced migration:「強迫遷移」
- 104 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段Peacocks are also highly valued in China and Japan, where they are kept as symbols by the ruling families to represent their status and wealth.孔雀在中國和日本也極受重視,統治家族把牠們當作象徵,來代表自己的地位與財富。
- highly valued:「高度受重視」
- where they are kept as symbols:where 指 China and Japan
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