每日單字 week 2

omnipotent(adj.)[ɑmˋnɪpətənt]

1. (of a deity) Having unlimited power; able to do anything

2. Having ultimate power and influence

Socrates(n.)[ˋsɑkrə͵tiz]

蘇格拉底古希臘哲學家

crops(n.)[krɑp]

1. Cut (something, esp. a person's hair) very short

2. (of an animal) Bite off and eat the tops of (plants)

3. Cut the edges of (a photograph) in order to produce a better picture or to fit a given space

comparatively(adv.)[kəmˋpærətɪvlɪ]

To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively

mild(adj.) [maɪld]

1. Gentle and not easily provoked

2. (of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity

3. Not keenly felt or seriously intended

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Olive(n.)[ˋɑlɪv] 橄欖

exploit(v.)[ˋɛksplɔɪt]

A bold or daring feat

EX: He performed many daring exploits.他曾有許多大膽之舉。

galley(n.)[ˋgælɪ]

1.單層甲板大帆船

2.船上的廚房

3. 【印】活版盤; 長條校樣

propel(v.)[prəˋpɛl]

1. Drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward

2.Spur or drive into a particular situation *oarsman(n.)—A rower, esp. as a member of aracing team

peasant(n.) [ˋpɛznt]

A poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries

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mine(n.)[maɪn]

a deep hole or holes under the ground where minerals such as coal, gold, etc. are dug

enslave(v.)[inˋsleiv]

1. to make somebody a slave

2.An ignorant, rude, or unsophisticated person; a person of low social status

feudal(n.)[ˋfjud!]

1. According to, resembling, or denoting the system of feudalism

2. Absurdly outdated or old-fashioned

peasantry(n.)[ˋpɛzntrɪ]

(總稱)農民

technically(adv.)[ˋtɛknɪk!ɪ]

1. According to the facts or exact meaning of something; strictly

2. With reference to the technique displayed

3. Involving or regarding the technology available

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agriculture(n.)[ˋægrɪ͵kʌltʃɚ]

1. the production of crops, livestock, or poultry.

2. agronomy(農業學)

flourish(v.)[ˋflɝɪʃ]

1. to be in a vigorous state; thrive:\

2. to be in its or in one's prime; be at the height of fame, excellence, influence, etc.

3. to be successful; prosper

4. to brandish dramatically; gesticulate with

5. to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth, as a plant

(n.)1. an act or instance of brandishing

2. an ostentatious display

3. a decoration or embellishment, esp. in writing

4. a trumpet call or fanfare

5. a condition or period of thriving

Nile(n.)[naɪl]

尼羅河-世界第一長河，位於北非並流經埃及

tract(n.) [trækt]

an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch

EX:To the north of the river is an immense wooded tract.河北面是一大片林地。

moist(adj.)[mɔɪst]

1. moderately or slightly wet; damp

2. (of the eyes) tearful

3. accompanied by or connected with liquid or moisture

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Euphrates(n.)[juˋfretiz]

幼發拉底河

Tigris(n.)[ˋtaɪgrɪs]

底格里斯河-與幼發拉底河合稱【兩河流域】，也稱【肥沃月彎】
是西亞古文明的發源地。

administration(n.)[əd͵mɪnəˋstreʃən]

1. the management of any office, business, or organization; direction.

2. the function of a political state in exercising its governmental duties.

3. the duty or duties of an administrator in exercising the executive functions of the position.

4. a body of administrators, esp. in government

5. the period of service of a governmental administrator or body of governmental administrators.

irrigate(v.)[ˋɪrə͵get]

1. to supply (land) with water by artificial means, as by diverting streams, flooding, or spraying.

2. to supply or wash (an orifice, wound, etc.) with a spray or a flow of some liquid.

3. to moisten; wet

surplus(n.)

1. an amount, quantity, etc., greater than needed

2. agricultural produce or a quantity of food grown by a nation or area in excess of its needs, esp. such a quantity of food purchased and stored by a governmental program of guaranteeing farmers a specific price for certain crops.

3. Accounting---

a. the excess of assets over liabilities accumulated throughout the existence of a business, excepting assets against which stock certificates have been issued; excess of net worth over capital-stock value.

b. an amount of assets in excess of what is requisite to meet liabilities.

(adj.)1. being a surplus; being in excess of what is required

(v.) being a surplus; being in excess of what is required