elusive, plausible,

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ DJ /ɪ'lusɪv/ KK


1.difficult to find, define, or achieve 難找的；難以解釋的；難以達到的 adjective

Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found. 埃里克神出鬼沒，哪兒也找不着。

the elusive concept of ‘literature’ “文學”這一難以解釋的概念

A solution to the problem of toxic waste is proving elusive in the extreme. 解決有毒廢物的問題已證明極難實現。

Derivative: elusively adverb

Derivative: elusiveness noun, uncountable

英文字典

e·lu·sive

1.Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

2.Difficult to remember or recall

同義字


adjective: evasive, elusory



plausible /ˈplɔːzəbl/ DJ /'plɔzəbḷ/ KK


adjective

1.of an excuse or explanation 藉口或解釋 reasonable and likely to be true 有道理的；可信的

Her story sounded perfectly plausible. 她的說辭聽起來言之有理。

The only plausible explanation is that he forgot. 唯一合理的解釋就是他忘掉了。

See also: implausible Antonym

2.of a person 人 good at sounding honest and sincere, especially when trying to trick people 巧言令色的；花言巧語的 disapproving

She was a plausible liar. 她是個巧言令色的說謊高手。

Derivative: plausibility noun, uncountable /ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/ DJ /ˈplɔzə'bɪlətɪ/ KK

Derivative: plausibly adverb /-əbli/ DJ /-əblɪ/ KK

He argued very plausibly that the claims were true. 他花言巧語地辯解說那些說法屬實。

英文字典

plau·si·ble

1.(of an argument or statement) Seeming reasonable or probable

2.(of a person) Skilled at producing persuasive arguments, esp. ones intended to deceive

同義字


adjective: probable, likely, credible, believable, possible

induce, trigger, activate, actuate, stimulate, augment, provoke, give rise to,step up

induce
generate
elicit
trigger
cause
instigate
activate
actuate
provoke
produce
stimulate
augment

give rise to
bring about

Step up
enhance
increase
heighten


instigate /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/ DJ /'ɪnstəˈget/ KK


verb

1.to make something start or happen, usually something official 使（正式）開始；使發生 especially British English VN

See also: bring something about Synonym

The government has instigated a programme of economic reform. 政府已實施了經濟改革方案。

2.to cause something bad to happen 煽動；唆使；鼓動 VN

They were accused of instigating racial violence. 他們被控煽動種族暴力。

英文字典

in·sti·gate

1.Bring about or initiate (an action or event)

2.Incite someone to do something, esp. something bad

同義字


verb: incite, abet, foment, provoke, stimulate, egg on


give rise to


phrase

1.引起

同義字


verb: cause, bring about, produce

bring about


phrase

1.引起


step up


1.to come forward 走上前去

She stepped up to receive her prize. 她走上前去領獎。

相關詞組

step-up

1. 遞增的,增強(大)的 2. 電壓增高的

step something↔up

增加，提高（數量、速度等）

同義字

noun: escalation

verb: increase, enhance, heighten

ablate, abrogate, abolish, revoke, repeal,

ablate [æbˈleit] DJ [æbˈlet] KK


transitive verb

Variant: ablated; ablated; ablating

1.切除

2.【物】使脫落

3.【地】(因浸蝕而)消融

intransitive verb

1.脫落;剝離

abrogate /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/ DJ /'æbrəˈget/ KK


1.to officially end a law, an agreement, etc. 廢除，廢止，撤銷（法律、協議等） verb VN technical

Derivative: abrogation noun, uncountable /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃn/ DJ /ˈæbrə'geʃən/ KK

英文字典

ab·ro·gate

1.Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

同義字


verb: cancel, abolish, annul, rescind, repeal, revoke, nullify, quash, reverse, undo, abate, void, invalidate, vacate

abolish /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ DJ /əˈbɑːl-/ DJ US /ə'bɑlɪʃ/ KK US


1.to officially end a law, a system or an institution 廢除，廢止（法律、制度、習俗等） verb VN

This tax should be abolished. 這種稅應該取消。

英文字典

a·bol·ish

1.Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)

同義字


verb: annul, cancel, abrogate, repeal, revoke, rescind, nullify, quash, reverse, eliminate

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ DJ /-ˈvoʊk/ DJ US /rɪ'vok/ KK US


1.to officially cancel something so that it is no longer valid 取消；廢除；使無效 verb VN formal

英文字典

re·voke

1.Put an end to the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise)

2.(in bridge, whist, and other card games) Fail to follow suit despite being able to do so

同義字


verb: cancel, repeal, rescind, annul, abrogate, recall, reverse, abolish, nullify, countermand, withdraw, call off, retract, quash, invalidate, undo




repeal /rɪˈpiːl/ DJ /rɪ'pil/ KK


1.if a government or other group or person with authority repeals a law, that law is no longer valid 廢除，撤銷，廢止（法規） verb VN

Derivative: repeal noun, uncountable

英文字典

re·peal

1.Revoke or annul (a law or congressional act)

substantially, significantly, modestly, considerably, remarkably, meaningfully, moderately, fairly

significantly
substantially
remarkbly
effectively
greatly
highly
largely
considerably
modestly
moderately
fairly



substantially /səbˈstænʃəli/ DJ /səb'stænʃəlɪ/ KK


adverb

1.very much; a lot 非常；大大地

See also: considerably Synonym

The costs have increased substantially. 成本大大提高了。

The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. 失事飛機損壞嚴重。

2.mainly; in most details, even if not completely 基本上；大體上；總的來說 formal

What she says is substantially true. 她的話大體符合事實。

英文字典

sub·stan·tial·ly

1.To a great or significant extent

2.For the most part; essentially
 
同義字


adverb: essentially

significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ DJ /sɪg'nɪfɪkəntlɪ/ KK


adverb

1.in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed 有重大意義地；顯著地；明顯地

The two sets of figures are not significantly different from each other. 這兩組數字之間沒有顯著差別。

Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. 幾年來，利潤大幅度提高了。

2.in a way that has a particular meaning 有某種意義

Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. 值得注意的是，他沒有否認可能舉行選舉。

3.in a way that has a special or secret meaning 別有含義地；意味深長地

英文字典


sig·nif·i·cant·ly

1.In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention

2.In a way that has a particular meaning

3.In a manner that suggests a meaning or message that is not explicitly stated

同義字


adverb: notedly, remarkably, notably

modestly [ˈmɑdistli] DJ [ˈmɑdɪstlɪ] KK


adverb

1.謙虛地;審慎地

Being youngsters, we sat modestly at the back, never daring to speak. 我們是些年輕人,都謙恭地坐在後面,始終不敢發言。

2.適度地

相關詞組

modest

1. 些許的；不太大（或太貴、太重要等） 2. 謙虛的；謙遜的 3. 人，尤指婦女或其衣着莊重的；樸素的；不性感的

considerably /kənˈsɪdərəbli/ DJ /kən'sɪdərəblɪ/ KK


1.much; a lot 非常；很；相當多地 adverb formal

The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. 不同的人對睡眠的需要差異相當大。

英文字典

con·sid·er·a·bly

1.By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly


同義字


adverb: greatly, much, noticeably

remarkably [riˈmɑːkəbli] DJ [rɪˈmɑrkəblɪ] KK


adverb

Variant: more remarkably; most remarkably

1.引人注目地;明顯地;非常地
 
相關詞組


remarkable

非凡的；奇異的；顯著的；引人注目的

同義字


adverb: notably, extraordinarily

meaningfully [ˈmiːniŋfuli] DJ [ˈminɪŋfʊlɪ] KK


adverb

1.意味深長地;有意義地

2.有意圖地

相關詞組

meaningful

1. 嚴肅的；重要的；重大的 2. 意味深長的；意在言外的 3. 意義明顯的；易於理解的
 
moderately /ˈmɒdərətli/ DJ /ˈmɑːd-/ DJ US /'mɑdərətlɪ/ KK US


adverb

1.to an average extent; fairly but not very reasonably 一般地；勉強地

a moderately successful career 還算成功的一生

She only did moderately well in the exam. 她這次考試成績還好。

Cook in a moderately hot oven. 用不太熱的烤箱烤製。

2.within reasonable limits 適度；適量；適中

He only drinks (alcohol) moderately. 他喝酒不過量。

英文字典

mod·er·ate·ly

1.To a certain extent; quite; fairly

2.In a moderate manner

3.Within reasonable limits
 
同義字


adverb: fairly, sparingly

fairly /ˈfeəli/ DJ /ˈferli/ DJ US /'fɛrlɪ/ KK US


adverb

1.to some extent but not very 一定地；相當地

a fairly easy book 一本相當淺易的書

a fairly typical reaction 相當典型的反應

I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. 我相當瞭解他，但並不是說我們是真正的密友。

I go jogging fairly regularly. 我差不多經常練習慢跑。

We'll have to leave fairly soon(= before very long). 我們不久得離開。

I'm fairly certain I can do the job. 我有相當把握能幹這項工作。

The report was fairly incomprehensible. 這份報告相當難懂。

I think you'll find it fairly difficult(= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). 我認為你會覺得它相當難。

See also: quite

2.in a fair and reasonable way; honestly 公平合理地；公正地

He has always treated me very fairly. 他待我一直很公正。

Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. 公平而論，她的態度可以說是懷有敵意。

3.used to emphasize something that you are saying （用以強調）簡直，竟然 old-fashioned

I fairly jumped for joy. 我簡直高興得跳了起來。

The time fairly raced by. 時間過得真快。

Idiom: fairly and squarely; fair and square Synonym

英文字典

fair·ly

1.With justice

2.To quite a high degree

3.To an acceptable extent
 
相關詞組


fair

1. 合理的；恰當的；適當的 2. （按法律、規定）平等待人的，秉公辦事的，公正的 3. （數量、大小）相當大的

fair and square

1. 誠實；光明正大 2. 直截了當 3. 不偏不斜

同義字

adverb: quite, justly, honestly, pretty

provision,

provision /prəˈvɪʒn/ DJ /prə'vɪʒən/ KK


noun

1.the act of supplying somebody with something that they need or want; something that is supplied 提供；供給；給養；供應品 uncountable countable usually singular

educational/housing provision 教育／住房的提供

The government is responsible for the provision of health care. 政府負責提供醫療服務。

There is no provision for anyone to sit down here. 這裏沒有可坐的地方。

The provision of specialist teachers is being increased. 當局正在增加設置的專門師資。

2.preparations that you make for something that might or will happen in the future （為將來做的）準備 uncountable countable ~ for sb/sth

He had already made provisions for(= planned for the financial future of)his wife and children before the accident. 意外事故發生之前，他已為妻子、兒女做好了經濟安排。

You should make provision for things going wrong. 你要採取措施，以防不測。

3.supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey 飲食供應；（尤指旅途中的）糧食 plural

Alternate: provisions

4.a condition or an arrangement in a legal document （法律文件的）規定，條款 countable

Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs. 按契約規定，房客負責房屋維修。

See also: provide

verb

1.to supply somebody/something with enough of something, especially food, to last for a particular period of time 為…提供所需物品（尤指食物） VN often passive ~ sb/sth (with sth) formal

英文字典


pro·vi·sion

1.The action of providing or supplying something for use

2.Financial or other arrangements for future eventualities or requirements

3.An amount set aside out of profits in the accounts of an organization for a known liability, esp. a bad debt or the diminution in value of an asset

同義字


verb: supply, provide, cater, victual

noun: supply

manifestation /ˌmænɪfeˈsteɪʃn/ DJ /ˈmænəfɛ'steʃən/ KK


noun

1.an event, action or thing that is a sign that something exists or is happening; the act of appearing as a sign that something exists or is happening 顯示；表明；表示 countable uncountable ~ (of sth) formal

The riots are a clear manifestation of the people's discontent. 騷亂清楚地表明了人們的不滿情緒。

Some manifestation of your concern would have been appreciated. 你當時要是表現出一些關心就好了。

2.an appearance of a ghost or spirit （幽靈的）顯現，顯靈 countable formal

英文字典


man·i·fes·ta·tion

1.An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, esp. a theory or an abstract idea

2.The action or fact of showing something in such a way

3.A symptom or sign of an ailment

同義字


noun: demonstration, display

compare, comparison,

compare to


compare with
in comparison with

compare /kəmˈpeə(r)/ DJ /-ˈper/ DJ US /kəm'pɛr/ KK US


verb

1.to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different 比較；對比 VN ~ A and B ~ A with/to B

It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. 把他們的狀況與我們的相比很有意思。

We compared the two reports carefully. 我們仔細地比較了兩個報告。

We carefully compared the first report with the second. 我們仔細比較了第一份報告和第二份報告。

My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. 與別人的問題相比，我自己的問題算不得什麼。

Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. 與 40 年前相比，衞生保健的水平得到了極大提高。

2.to be similar to somebody/something else, either better or worse 與…類似（或相似） V ~ with/to sb/sth

This school compares with the best in the country(= it is as good as them). 這所學校可與全國最好的學校媲美。

This house doesn't compare with our previous one(= it is not as good). 這房子比不上我們以前的。

I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours(= they were not nearly as bad as yours). 我遇到了一些困難，但與你的困難比起來就算不上什麼了。

Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. 他們的價格比競爭者的要優惠。

3.to show or state that somebody/something is similar to somebody/something else 表明…與…相似；將…比作 VN ~ A to B

The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. 評論家把他的作品和馬丁 埃米斯的相提並論。

Idiom: compare notes (with somebody)

1.if two or more people compare notes, they each say what they think about the same event, situation, etc. （與…）交換看法（或意見等）

noun

Idiom: beyond/without compare literary

1.better than anything else of the same kind 無與倫比；舉世無雙

a diamond beyond compare 獨一無二的一顆鑽石

英文字典

com·pare

1.Estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between

2.Point out the resemblances to; liken to

3.Draw an analogy between one thing and (another) for the purposes of explanation or clarification

相關詞組


beyond compare

無與倫比

compare to

把...比作

compare notes

1. 對筆記 2. 交換意見

compare with

與...相比

compare notes (with somebody)

（與…）交換看法（或意見等）

beyond/without compare

無與倫比；舉世無雙

without compare

無與倫比
 
同義字


verb: liken, collate, contrast, parallel, confront

noun: comparison, simile, similitude, parallel

comparison /kəmˈpærɪsn/ DJ /kəm'pærəsṇ/ KK


noun

1.the process of comparing two or more people or things 比較 uncountable ~ (with sb/sth)

Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. 與其他石油生產國作一比較是很有意思的。

I enclose the two plans for comparison. 茲附上兩份計劃以供比較。

The education system bears/stands no comparison with that in many Eastern European countries(= it is not as good). 這種教育制度比不上許多東歐國家的教育制度。

2.an occasion when two or more people or things are compared 對比；相比 countable ~ (of A and/to/with B) ~ (between A and B)

a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France 英國和法國鐵路系統的比較

comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe 英國與歐洲其他國家之間的比較

a comparison of men's salaries with those of women 男女工資的比較

It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book─they are completely different. 這很難與她以前的書相比 兩者是截然不同的。

You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland(= say how the two situations are similar). 這種情形可與愛爾蘭的相比。

a comparison of the brain to a computer(= showing similarities) 將大腦比作計算機

Idiom: by comparison written

1.used especially at the beginning of a sentence when the next thing that is mentioned is compared with something in the previous sentence （尤用於句首）比較起來，較之

By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. 相比之下，去年教育經費增加了。

Idiom: by/in comparison (with somebody/something)

1.when compared with somebody/something （與…）相比較

The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. 與上半場相比，比賽的下半場有些沉悶。

The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. 倫敦最高的建築物與紐約的摩天大廈一比就相形見絀。

Idiom: there's no comparison

1.used to emphasize the difference between two people or things that are being compared （強調比較之下的差別）無法相比，根本不能相提並論

In terms of price there's no comparison(= one thing is much more expensive than the other). 在價格方面無法相比。

See also: pale in/by comparison

英文字典

com·par·i·son

1.The act or instance of comparing

2.An analogy

3.The quality of being similar or equivalent
 
there's no comparison


（強調比較之下的差別）無法相比，根本不能相提並論

by/in comparison (with somebody/something)

（與…）相比較

by comparison

（尤用於句首）比較起來，較之

pale beside/next to something, pale in/by comparison (with/to something), pale into insignificance

相形見絀；顯得遜色

in comparison with

與...相比

stand comparison with

比得上

without comparison

無與倫比

同義字

noun: simile, similitude, collation, compare, parallel, analogy

aforementioned, concomitant, plateau, enclose,

aforementioned /əˌfɔːˈmenʃənd/ DJ /əˌfɔːrˈm-/ DJ US /əˈfɔr'mɛnʃənd/ KK US


1.mentioned before, in an earlier sentence 前面提到的；上述的 adjective only before noun formal law

The aforementioned person was seen acting suspiciously. 有人看見前面提到的那個人行動可疑。

Variant: aforesaid /əˈfɔːsed/ DJ /əˈfɔːrsed/ DJ, US /ə'fɔrˈsɛd/ KK, US

Variant: said

concomitant /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ DJ /-ˈkɑːm-/ DJ US /kən'kɑmətənt/ KK US


adjective

1.happening at the same time as something else, especially because one thing is related to or causes the other （尤指相關聯的或有因果關係的事）同時發生的，伴隨的，相伴的 formal

an increase in student numbers and the concomitant increase in class size 學生人數的增加及伴隨而來的班級規模的增大

noun

1.a thing that happens at the same time as something else 同時發生的事；伴隨（或相伴）的事物 formal

同義字


adjective: attendant, accompanying

noun: concurrent

plateau /ˈplætəʊ/ DJ /plæˈtoʊ/ DJ US /plæ'to/ KK US


noun

Irregular: plateaux plural; plateaus plural /-təʊz/ DJ /-ˈtoʊz/ DJ, US /-'toz/ KK, US

1.an area of flat land that is higher than the land around it 高原

See also: mountain
英文字典


pla·teau

1.Reach a state of little or no change after a time of activity or progress


2.a time of little or no change after a period of growth or progress （發展、增長後的）穩定期，停滯期


enclosed /ɪnˈkləʊzd/ DJ /ɪnˈkloʊzd/ DJ US /ɪn'klozd/ KK US


adjective

1.with walls, etc. all around （用牆等）圍住的，封閉的

Do not use this substance in an enclosed space. 切勿在不透氣的地方使用此物質。

2.sent with a letter, etc. 隨函附上的；附上的

Please complete the enclosed application form. 請填好隨函所附的申請表。

3.of religious communities 宗教團體 having little contact with the outside world 與外界隔絕的

an enclosed order of monks 與外界隔絕的男修會

英文字典

en·close

1.Surround or close off on all sides

2.Fence in (common land) so as to make it private property

3.Seclude (a religious order or other community) from the outside world