每日單字 week 1

1.particularly(adv.)[pɚˋtɪkjəlɚlɪ]

To a higher degree than is usual or average

Used to single out a subject to which a statement is especially applicable

So as to give special emphasis to a point; specifically

2.significant(adj.)[sɪgˋnɪfəkənt]

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy

3.Mediterranean(n.)[͵mɛdətəˋrenɪən]

The Mediterranean Sea or the countries bordering it

4.period(n.)[ˋpɪrɪəd]

Belonging to or characteristic of a past historical time, esp. in style or design

5.Outlook(n.)[ˋaʊt͵lʊk]

1.Predict on the basis of current information

2.a view from a particular place

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lay(v.)[le]

1. Put down, esp. gently or carefully

2. Prevent (something) from rising off the ground

3. Put down and set in position for use

shape(n.)&(v.) [ʃep]

1. the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form

2. Make (something) fit the form of something else

3. Determine the nature of; have a great influence on

Hebrew(n.)[ˋhibru]

1.a member of an ancient race of people living in what is now Israel and Palestine. Their writings and traditions form the basis of the Jewish religion

2.The Semitic language of this people, in its ancient or modern form

Basis(n.)[ˋbesɪs]

1. The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

2. The system or principles according to which an activity or process is carried on

3. The justification for or reasoning behind something

interaction(n.)[͵ɪntəˋrækʃən]

1. Reciprocal action or influence

2. A particular way in which matter, fields, and atomic and subatomic particles affect one another, e.g., through gravitation or electromagnetism

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represent(v.)[͵rɛprɪˋzɛnt]

1. Be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), esp. in an official capacity

2. (of a competitor) Participate in a sports event or other competition on behalf of (one's club, town, region, or country)

3. Be an elected member of a legislature for (a particular constituency, party, or group)

tripartite(n.)[traɪˋpɑrtaɪt]

1. Consisting of three parts

2. Shared by or involving three parties

converge(n.)[kənˋvɝdʒ]

1. of people or vehicles to move towards a place from different directions and meet to form a large crowd

2. Come from different directions and meet at (a place)

3 (of a number of things) Gradually change so as to become similar or develop something in common.

intellectual(adj.)&(n.)[͵ɪnt!ˋɛktʃʊəl]

A person possessing a highly developed intellect

inadequacy(adj.)[ɪnˋædəkwəsɪ]

1. The state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required

2. Inability to deal with a situation or with life

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1.bandit/ˈbændət/ (n.)

[count] : a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a group of criminals 
▪ They were two of the most famous bandits [=outlaws, robbers] of the 19th century.

2.barbarian(n.)/bɑɚˈberijən/ 

[count] 1 : a member of a violent or uncivilized group of people especially in past times 
▪ The book describes tribes of barbarians massing on the borders of the Roman Empire.

2 : a person who does not behave in a proper way : a rude or uneducated person 
▪ The students behaved like barbarians. 

3.brute(n.)/ˈbru:t/ 
[count] : a cruel, rough, or violent man 
▪ Let go of me, you brute! 

4.clan(n.)/ˈklæn/ 
[count] 1 : a large group of people who are related 
▪ The tribe is divided into clans. 
5.cavalry(n.)/ˈkævəlri/ 

: the part of an army that in the past had soldiers who rode horses and that now has soldiers who ride in vehicles or helicopters [noncount] ▪ Cavalry is used to perform reconnaissance. 
[plural] ▪ The cavalry were brought in to support the mission. 
— often used before another noun ▪ cavalry forces/officers/troops 

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1.colonel(n.)/ˈkɚnl̟/ 

[count] : an officer of high rank in the army, air force, or marines : a military officer who ranks above a major 
▪ He retired as a colonel in the air force.

2.columnist(n.)/ˈkɑ:ləmnɪst/ 

[count] : a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column 
▪ a gossip/sports columnist
3.communist(n.)/ˈkɑ:mjənɪst/
[count] : a person who believes in communism or is a member of a political party that supports communism


4.commute(v.)/kəˈmju:t/ 

1 [no obj] : to travel regularly to and from a place and especially between where you live and where you work 
▪ He commutes to work every day by train. ▪ She commutes 400 miles a week. 

2 [+ obj] law : to change (a punishment) to a less severe one 
▪ The judge commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment.

5.comrade(n.)/ˈkɑ:mˌræd/

[count] 1 : a close friend you have worked with, been in the military with, etc. 
▪ He enjoys spending time with his old army comrades.

2 Comrade — used as a title for a member of a communist party

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