rear(adj.) [rɪr]
pertaining to or situated at the rear of something)
(n.)1. the back of something, as distinguished from the front
2. the space or position behind something
3. the buttocks; rump
train(v.)[tren]
1. to develop or form the habits, thoughts, or behavior of (a child or other person) by discipline and instruction
2. to make proficient by instruction and practice, as in some art, profession, or work
3. to make (a person) fit by proper exercise, diet, practice, etc., as for an athletic performance.
4. to discipline and instruct (an animal), as in the performance of tasks or tricks.
公司培訓員工, 使他們辦事效率更高。
indecisive(adj.)[͵ɪndɪˋsaɪsɪv]
1. characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided
2. not decisive or conclusive: a severe but indecisive battle
3. lacking definition; vague or indistinct
inevitable(adj.)[͵ɪndɪˋsaɪsɪv]
1. unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary
2. sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable
precarious(adj.)[prɪˋkɛrɪəs]
1. dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure
2. dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another
3. exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; risky
4. having insufficient, little, or no foundation
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amenity(n.)[əˋminətɪ]
1. an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility
2. any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure
3. the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness
4. amenities, lavatory; bathroom
utmost(adj.)[ˋʌt͵most]
1. of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest
2. being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest
(n.)1. Also, uttermost. the greatest degree or amount
2. the most or best of one's abilities, powers, etc
3. the extreme limit or extent
reverence(n.)[ˋrɛvərəns]
1. a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
2. the outward manifestation of this feeling
3. a gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy.
4. the state of being revered
(v.) to regard or treat with reverence; venerate
pervade(v.) [pɚˋved]
to become spread throughout all parts of
空氣裡彌漫著咖啡的氣味。
affluent(adj.)[ˋæflʊənt]
1. having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich
2. abounding in anything; abundant
3. flowing freely
(n.)1. a tributary stream
2. an affluent person
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illegitimacy(n.) [͵ɪlɪˋdʒɪtəməsɪ]
the state or quality of being illegitimate
craftsmen(n.)[ˋkræftsmən]
1. a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan
2. an artist
conjectural(adj.)[kənˋdʒɛktʃərəl]
1.of, of the nature of, or involving conjecture; poblematical
2. given to making conjectures
mainland(n.)[ˋmenlənd]
the principal land of a country, region, etc., as distinguished from adjacent islands or a peninsula
美國本土有多少州?
supreme(adj) [səˋprim]
1. highest in rank or authority; paramount; sovereign; chief.
2. of the highest quality, degree, character, importance, etc.: supreme courage.
3. greatest, utmost, or extreme: supreme disgust.
4. last or final; ultimate.
recitation(n.)[͵rɛsəˋteʃən]
1. oral response by a pupil or pupils to a teacher on a prepared lesson.
2. a reciting or repeating of something from memory, esp. formally or publicly
3. oral response by a pupil or pupils to a teacher on a prepared lesson.
4. a period of classroom instruction.
5. an elocutionary delivery of a piece of poetry or prose, without the text, before an audience.
EX: He gave recitations from Shakespeare.他背誦了莎士比亞的作品。
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disposal(n.)[dɪˋspoz!]
1. an act or instance of disposing; arrangement: the disposal of the troops.
2. a disposing of or getting rid of something: the disposal of waste material.
3. a disposing or allotting of, as by gift or sale; bestowal or assignment: She left no will to indicate the disposal of her possessions.
4. power or right to dispose of a thing; control: left at his disposal.
EX: The sanitation department is in charge of garbage disposal.
環境衛生部門負責處理垃圾。
metrical(adj.)[ˋmɛtrɪk!]
1. pertaining to meter or poetic measure.
2. composed in meter or verse.
3. pertaining to measurement
4.metrical=metric
repertoire(n.)[ˋrɛpɚ͵twɑr]
the list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to perform.
occupation(n.)[͵ɑkjəˋpeʃən]
1. any activity in which a person is engaged.
2. possession, settlement, or use of land or property.
immense(adj.)[ɪˋmɛns]
1. vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
2. immeasurable; boundless
3. Informal . splendid: You did an immense job getting the project started.
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wrath (n.)[ræθ]
1. strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation; ire.
2. vengeance or punishment as the consequence of anger
(adj.) Archaic . wroth.
predecessor(n.)[ˋprɛdɪ͵sɛsɚ]
1. a person who precedes another in an office, position, etc.
2. something succeeded or replaced by something else: The new monument in the park is more beautiful than its predecessor.
3. Archaic . an ancestor; forefather.
subtle(adj.)[ˋsʌt!]
1. thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
2. fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand: subtle irony.
3. delicate or faint and mysterious: a subtle smile
interrelationship(n.)[͵ɪntɚrɪˋleʃənʃɪp]
reciprocal relation.
material(n.)[məˋtɪrɪəl]
1. the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed
2. anything that serves as crude or raw matter to be used or developed
3. any constituent element.
(adj.)1. formed or consisting of matter; physical; corporeal: the material world.
2. relating to, concerned with, or involving matter pertaining to the physical rather than the spiritual or intellectual aspect of things
溫暖的家和佳餚都是物質享受。
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