English Lesson Log 167
tragically adv. 不幸地, 非慘地
Tragically, David could not afford the treatment for his son’s disease.
commercial adj. 商業的
These photos are not meant for commercial use.
species n. 物種
The island is home to countless species of plants and animals.
regulation n. (通過規章制度而進行的)管理, 控制, 規定
According to the safety regulations, fire exits must be clearly marked.
vital adj. 極其重要的, 不可或缺的 …重要な、肝要な、肝心な
Protection of the rain forests is vital to the health of our planet.
roam v. 徜徉, 漫遊, 漫步
delicacy n. 美食, 佳餚, 珍饈 …珍味
outcry n. 強烈抗議, 大聲疾呼
at one time 曾經, 一度
carry out 執行, 實行
despite + N./V-ing 儘管, 雖然 …～にも関わらず
Despite my poor cooking skills, I made dinner for the whole family.
儘管我的廚藝不好, 我還是為全家人做了晚餐。
Despite having no formal training, Jen is an excellent artist.
儘管沒有受過正式的訓練, 珍還是一位優秀的藝術家。
worth 值得, 具有…的價值
be worth + N./V-ing
I’m not sure if the plan will work, but it’s worth a try.
我不確定這個計畫是否會奏效, 但值得一試。
worth 價值, 值多少錢
be worth + 金額
The stolen coins are worth $3.5 million.
遭竊的硬幣價值三百五十萬美元。
treat …脅威、脅し、脅迫
carry out …実施する
excuse …言い訳
definitely …間違いなく
poop out …疲れる、へたばる、おじけづく、動かなくなる、壊れる、故障する
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