English 8

Question 1

head off

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to start a journey or leave a place . e.g. What time are you heading off?

Question 2

get to do something

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have the “special opportunity” to do something . e.g I get to go to Spain this year

Question 3

span

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(n) (time) the period of time that sometimes exists or “ happens” . e.g. 1. He has a “short attention/concentration span”. 2. “Over a span of” just three years, the new government has transformed the country’s economic prospects.

Question 4

horrendous

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(adj) extremely unpleasant or bad . e.g. a horrendous accident/tragedy/crime

Question 5

atrocious

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(adj) very bad e.g. an atrocious film/piece of acting

Question 6

haphazard

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(adj) not having an “obvious order or plan” . e.g. He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner

Question 7

deteriorate

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(v) to become worse e.g. She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.

Question 8

meticulously

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(adv) in a way that shows great care and attention to “detail” . e.g. The entire project was meticulously planned.

Question 9

weep

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(v) to cry tears . e.g. He wept “ tears of rage/joy” when he heard the news.

Question 10

namely

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used when you want to “give more detail”or be more exact about something you have just said . e.g. I learned an important lesson when I lost my job, namely that nothing is a hundred percent guaranteed.

Question 11

pull the rug out (from under someone)

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to suddenly”take away important “support from someone:

Question 12

leer

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(v) (especially of men) to look at someone in a “sexually “interested way . e.g He was always leering at female members of staff.

Question 13

what gives?

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what’s the news?; what’s happening? (often used as a friendly greeting).

Question 14

outcry

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(n) a strong expression of “anger” and disapproval about something, made by a group of people or by the public: e.g. The release from prison of two of the terrorists has provoked a “public outcry.”

Question 15

inquiry

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(n) (the process of asking) a question e.g. I’ve been making inquiries about/into the cost of a round-the-world ticket.

Question 16

allege

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(v) C2 to say that someone has done something “illegal” or wrong without giving proof . 指控 e.g. She is alleged to have been at the centre of an international drug ring.

Question 17

shelve

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(v) (delay) to not take action on something until a later time . e.g. I’ve had to shelve my plans to buy a new car, because I can’t afford it at the moment.

Question 18

heed

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(V) to pay “attention” to something, especially “advice or a warning” . e.g. The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.

Question 19

subversion

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(n) . the act of trying to” destroy “or damage an established “system” or government . e.g. He was found guilty of subversion and imprisoned.

Question 20

syndicate

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(n) (group) a group of people or companies who join together in order to share the cost of a particular business operation for which a large amount of money is needed: e.g. A syndicate of banks is/are financing the deal.

Question 21

doddle

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(n) something that is very easy to do . e.g the exam was a doddle

Question 22

albeit

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although . e.g. The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.

Question 23

chary

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(adj) uncertain and “frightened to take risks”, or unwilling to take action . e.g. I’m a bit chary of using a travel agency that doesn’t have official registration.

Question 24

reminisce

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(V) ( to talk about past happily) to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure . e.g. My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy.

Question 25

Cilantro

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芫荽

Question 26

lurk

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(v) to wait or move in a "secret way" so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to "attack "someone or do something wrong . e.g. 1. Someone was lurking in the shadows. 2.Why are you lurking around in the hallway?

Question 27

food wrap

Answer 27

保鮮膜

Question 28

sulk

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(v) to be "silent" and refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are "angry" about something that they have done e.g. He's sulking in his room because I wouldn't let him have any more chocolate.

Question 29

mosaic

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(n) 馬賽克

Question 30

marginalization

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(N) the act of treating someone or something as if they are not important: e.g. The marginalization of certain groups within the community may lead to social unrest.

Question 31

advent

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(n) the fact of an event "happening", an invention being made, or a person arriving 出現 e.g. Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine.

Question 32

connoisseur

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(n) 鑑賞家 a person who knows a lot about and enjoys one of the "arts?, or food, drink, etc. and can "judge quality" and skill in that subject

Question 33

resurrect

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(v) to bring someone "back to life" e.g. Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead.

Question 34

culinary

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(n) connected with "cooking "or kitchens e.g. the culinary delights (= good food) of Beijing

Question 35

topple

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(v) (fall) to (cause to) lose balance and fall down The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds.

Question 36

petrified

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(adj) extremely frightened e.g. She's petrified of being on her own in the house at night.

Question 37

perch in, on

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(v) to "sit "on or near the "edge" of something . e.g. We perched on bar stools and had a beer.

Question 38

rebut

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(v) to argue that a statement or claim is "not true" . e.g. She has rebutted charges that she has been involved in any financial malpractice

Question 39

blatant

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(adj) very obvious and "intentional", when this is a "bad" thing . e.g The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.

Question 40

manoeuvre

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(n) a movement or set of "movements needing skill" and care . e.g. Reversing round a corner is one of the manoeuvres you are required to perform in a driving test.

Question 41

lurid

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(adj) (SHOCKING) (especially of a description) shocking because involving "violence, sex", or immoral activity . e.g. You can read all the lurid details of the affair in today's paper. 駭人聽聞的

Question 42

act on (upon) sth

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to "do" something because you have "been advised" or told to do it . e.g. There have been concerns as to why the Board didn't act on a recommended pay raise.

Question 43

round-the-clock

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(adj) happening or done "all day" and all night . e.g. He's very sick and "needs round-the-clock care."

Question 44

what a (adj) way to put it

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it's a (adj) way to say something

Question 45

jabber

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(v) to speak or say something "quickly" in a way that is "difficult to understand" . e.g. He jabbered (out) something about an accident further down the road.

Question 46

per se

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(adv) by itself . e.g. It is not a pretty town per se, but it is where my family comes from, so I like it.

Question 47

appall

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(v) to make someone have strong feelings of shock or of "disapproval" . e.g. I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.

Question 48

lament

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(v) (bemoan) to "express sadness" and feeling sorry about something . e.g. The poem opens by lamenting (over) the death of a young man.

Question 49

contravene

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(v) to do something that a law or rule does not allow, or to "break a law" or rule . e.g. The company knew its actions contravened international law.

Question 50

pragmatism

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(n) 實用主義 the quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories, ideas, or rules . The council has operated much more effectively since pragmatism replaced political dogma.

Question 51

abrogate

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(v) to end a law, agreement, or custom formally e.g. The treaty was abrogated in 1929.

Question 52

treaty

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(n) a "written agreement" between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders e.g. a peace treaty

Question 53

Bike without “stabilizers”

Answer 53

輔助輪

Question 54

neatly folded laundry

Answer 54

摺好的衣服

Question 55

belt sth out

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to sing or play a musical instrument very loudly e.g. The band was belting out all the old favourites.

Question 56

a slippery (answer)

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(adj) not certain e.g. Choosing the perfect juror can be a slippery matter.

Question 57

Bushy hair or fur

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(adj) iBushy hair or fur is very thick e.g a squirrel's bushy tail

Question 58

stay tuned

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To "remain as a listener or viewer "of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention.

Question 59

turmoil

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(n) a state of confusion, uncertainty, or "disorder" . e.g. The whole region is "in turmoil"

Question 60

boycott

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(v) ​to "refuse" to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval . e.g. People were urged to boycott the country's products 抵制

Question 61

atop

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on or "at the top of" e.g. She sat atop a two-metre wall.

Question 62

trimming

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(n) (a piece of) decorative material added around the edge of something . e.g. I want a plain black cardigan with no fancy trimmings.

Question 63

admonish

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(v) to tell someone that they have "done something wrong . e.g. His mother admonished him for eating too quickly. 告誡

Question 64

deride

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(v) to "laugh" at someone or something in a way that shows you think they are "stupid" or of no value e.g. He derided my singing as pathetic.

Question 65

rhetoric

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(n) speech or writing intended to be "effective and influence people" e.g. How far the president will be able to translate his campaign rhetoric into action remains to be seen.

Question 66

rapacious

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(adj) having or showing a strong "wish to take" things for yourself, usually using "unfair" methods or force e.g. her rapacious appetite for fame

Question 67

feckless

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(adj) weak in character and lacking determination e.g. He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.

Question 68

peculiar

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(adj) (STRANGE)unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way . e.g. She has the most peculiar ideas.

Question 69

rhetorical question

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a "question" asked in order to create a "dramatic effect" or to make a point rather than to get an answer. e.g. the presentation was characterized by impossibly long sentences and a succession of rhetorical questions

Question 70

suffrage

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(N) the "right to vote" in an election, especially to vote for representatives in a government

Question 71

poised

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(adj) (waiting) "ready to do" a particular thing at any moment e.g. The company is poised to launch its new advertising campaign.

Question 72

father figure

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(n) an older man who you treat like a father, especially by "asking for his advice", help, or support

Question 73

foster father

Answer 73

領養的父親

Question 74

darn it

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damn it

Question 75

pitch in

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to "start to do" something as part of a "group", especially something "helpful" . e.g. If we all pitch in together, it shouldn't take too long.

Question 76

all bets are off

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the outcome of a situation is unpredictable. | e.g. when they get lonely all bets are off

Question 77

it goes without saying.

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used to mean that something is "obvious" e.g.Of course, it goes without saying that you'll be paid for the extra hours you work.

Question 78

proxy

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(v) 代理權，代理人

Question 79

go south

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fall in value, deteriorate, or "fail" e.g. Lazio saw his poll numbers go south almost immediately

Question 80

coin

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(v) to "invent a new word" or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time . e.g. Allen Ginsberg coined the term "flower power".

Question 81

every now and again

Answer 81

from time to time; occasionally.

Question 82

hold up

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to stay strong or "well"

Question 83

thoroughly

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(adv) completely "very much" . e.g.I thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

Question 84

derivative

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(adj) If something is derivative, it is not the result of new ideas, but has been developed from or "copies" something else . e.g. His painting/style is very derivative.

Question 85

bliss

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(n) perfect happiness e.g. | Lying on a sunny beach is my idea of sheer bliss.

Question 86

induce

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(v) to "persuade" someone to do something . e.g.They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom.

Question 87

susceptible

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(adj) "easily influenced" or harmed by something . e.g. She isn't very susceptible to flattery.

Question 88

for kicks

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If you say that someone does something for kicks, you mean that they do it because they think it "will be exciting" . e.g. They made a few small bets for kicks.

Question 89

averse

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(adj) "strongly disliking" or opposed to . e.g. Few people are averse to the idea of a free holiday.

Question 90

profound

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(adj) felt or experienced very strongly or in an "extreme" way . e.g. His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him.

Question 91

little did i know

Answer 91

i didn't know that ...

Question 92

confront

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(v) to face, meet, or "deal with" a difficult situation or person . e.g. As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way.

Question 93

riveting

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(adj) extremely interesting . e.g. It was a riveting story.

Question 94

indulge

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(v) 沉膩 to allow yourself or another person to have something "enjoyable," especially "more than is good for you" . e.g. We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia.

Question 95

(something) is not going to cut it

Answer 95

means that something is "not good enough" . e.g. Our goal for November was $200,000 in sales and we haven't even reached $20,000 yet. That's not going to cut it, guys.

Question 96

mock(adj)

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not real but appearing or pretending to be exactly like something: e.g.mock cream, mock leather ,mock surprise

Question 97

mock(n)

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an "exam" taken at school "for practice" | before a real exam . e.g. You will have your mocks during the first two weeks of March.

Question 98

sth/ sb drives you around the bend

Answer 98

makes you angry or annoyed

Question 99

does my head in

Answer 99

annoys me

Question 100

I am feeling rough

Answer 100

feeling under the weather