alienation

n.疏離感、疏遠、失去支持
the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you

Depressed people frequently feel a sense of alienation from those around them.

dilute

v.稀釋、沖淡
to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else

The traditions have been diluted with other dance styles.

invent

v.發明、 創造
to design and/or create something that has never been made before

Belly dance was invented by the French colonialists in Egypt.

glitzy

a.時髦華麗的、富麗堂皇的
having a fashionable appearance intended to attract attention

He celebrated his birthday at a glitz party in Beverly Hills.

demand

n.需要、需求
to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality

The belly dancers are one again in high demand.

unaware

a.未察覺的(+of)
not understanding or realizing something

Most residents were unaware of the risk the plant posed.

trickle

n.水滴、細流
a small amount of liquid that is flowing slowly in a thin line

A trickle of melted butter made its way down his chin.

v.滴下、細細地流、緩慢而零星地進入／離開／返回（等等）
to arrive or move somewhere slowly and gradually, in small numbers

As trickled of tourists slowly returns to Egypt the floating nightclubs along the Nile are back in business.

superstition

n.迷信
belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.

According to superstition, if you walk under a ladder it brings you bad luck.

spurn

v.驅逐、趕走
to refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that thing or person is not worth having

Washington spurns Intel’s plan for China production.

spectator

n.目擊者、觀眾
a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part

The lead actress in this show amazed the spectators.

settlement

n.定居、移民、開拓
a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place

Qianhua Village was one the most populous settlement in the hill of Shihmen District, just off Taiwan north coast.

seize

v.抓住=take
to take something quickly and keep or hold it

There will be no communication between you two in the future, if you don’t seize this opportunity.

rural

a.鄉下的、田園的
in, of, or like the countryside

The scene was rural and picturesque, very peaceful.

resolve

n.決定、決心
to make a decision formally or with determination

Their resolve only strengthened by the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster.

resistance

n.抵抗、對抗
the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something

This one was met with strong resistance by local residents and environmental groups.

regarding

prep.關於
about

The Nuclear Fourth Plant was never activated ,thought it remains a contested issue as a national referendum regarding the plant will be held next month.

referendum

n.公民投票
a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question

The Nuclear Fourth Plant was never activated ,thought it remains a contested issue as a national referendum regarding the plant will be held next month.

recruit

n.新成員、新兵
a new member of an organization, especially the army

Do you know where we will barrack the new recruits?

recourse

n.借助、依賴(+to)
using something or someone as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation

It is hoped that the dispute will be settled without recourse to litigation.

raze

v.（將城鎮、房屋）徹底摧毀，把...夷為平地
to completely destroy a city, building, etc.

The bombs razed the building to the ground.

rational

a.頭腦清醒的、理智的
based on clear thought and reason

There must be some rational explanation for what happened.

provocation

n.激怒；挑釁；挑釁的話
an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry

I don’t care what you said ; it is blatant provocation.

prestigious

a.享有聲望的、聲望很高的
very much respected and admired, usually because of being important

National Cartoonist Society honored Sparky in 1955 with a Reubon, their most prestigious award.

preparation

n.準備、預備（+of, for）
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something

Taiwan’s preparation for nuclear energy began quite early.

prejudice

n.偏見
an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge

Laws against racial prejudice must be strictly enforced.

plague

v.使煩惱、使困擾
to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time

Rerun isn’t plagued with the neuroticism of the rest of the Peanuts gang.

n.疫病、傳染病
bubonic plague , or any serious disease that kills many people

Millions died of (the) plague.

perception

n.知覺、感受
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem

As the traditional dance is increasing associated with nightclub culture,Amie Sultan seek to change perceptions of the art form.

penetrate

v.穿透、進入、滲入
to move into or through something

Amazingly, the bullet did not penetrate his brain.

neuroticism

n.神經質
the condition of often feeling worried and nervous, often because of a mental illness

Rerun isn’t plagued with the neuroticism of the rest of the Peanuts gang.

insight into

洞察
(the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation

Because he took his keen insights into the people around him and crafted them into his work, all he needed was for me and everyone else to go on being ourselves.

infrastructure

n.基礎建設
the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively

The global energy crisis of early 1970, prompted the government to make it one of its “Ten Major Infrastructure Projects”.

for the sake of sth/for sth's sake

因為、為了
because of, or for the purpose of something

I gave him a call merely for the sake of courtesy.

floating

a.漂流的、浮動的、不固定的
not fixed in one position, place, or level

As trickled of tourists slowly returns to Egypt the floating nightclubs along the Nile are back in business.

dispute

n.爭執、爭端、糾紛（尤指勞資雙方或相鄰兩國之間的）
an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border

It is hoped that the dispute will be settled without recourse to litigation.

diplomatic

a.外交的
involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries

"We hope to deepen such friendship and diplomatic ties either within or after my presidency." Honduran leader affirms friendship.

delightful

a.令人高興的
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable

Nothing could be more delightful than the news that he has accepted our invitation.

delight

n.高興
(something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness

Much to my delight, you have already accepted his proposal.

curious

a.好奇的、有求知欲的
interested in learning about people or things around you

My aunt was intensely curious about what happened to me last year.

crisis

n.危機、緊要闗頭
a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering

The global energy crisis of early 1970, prompted the government to make it one of its “Ten Major Infrastructure Projects”.

craze

n.狂熱、時尚、風行一時的東西
an activity, object, or idea that is extremely popular, usually for a short time

This great craze for public speaking skills was sweeping over whole world.

craft

v. 精巧地製作
to make objects, especially in a skilled way

Because he took his keen insights into the people around him and crafted them into his work, all he needed was for me and everyone else to go on being ourselves.

n. 工藝、手藝
skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience

The show featured traditional country crafts.

n. 船、航空器
a vehicle for travelling on water or through the air

18 craft (= boats) set out in the race.

courtesy

n.禮貌、好意
polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

I gave him a call merely for the sake of courtesy.

counsel

n.忠告、商議
to give advice, especially on social or personal problems

It is also unwise to only count on her counsel.

convince

v.說服，使信服
to persuade someone or make someone certain

My father convince me of my fault.

contest

v.爭取（勝利、獎賞）
to attempt to win an election or to get power or control

The Nuclear Fourth Plant was never activated ,thought it remains a contested issue as a national referendum regarding the plant will be held next month.

consider

v.考慮、認為=think about
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

The young doctor was considering whether the should accept the patient’s apology or not.

conclude

v.推斷、斷定
to judge or decide something after thinking carefully about it

I concluded that we were not meant for each other, and then I ended the relation ship.

conceivable

a.可想像的
possible to imagine or to believe

Books on every conceivable subject lined on wall.

compromise

n.妥協、讓步
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree

It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today’s talks.

v.妥協、讓步
to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone

When a conflict happens, one party usually needs to compromise first.

compliment

n.讚揚、致意
a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect

Don’t begrudge your compliment!

It will also make you happy to compliment someone regularly.

Note:
Do not confuse with complement.

complement

v.使補足、為...增色
to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it

Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.

n.補充

This source provides perfect complement to the tofu.

Note:
Do not confuse with compliment.

compassion

n.同情、憐憫
a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them

There is absolutely no need for you to make decision with compassion.

communication

n.交流、溝通
the act of communicating with people

There will be no communication between you two in the future, if you don’t seize this opportunity.

clarify

v.澄清、闡明
to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation

First of all, please allow me to clarify my statement over this issue.

circumspect

a.細心的、周到的
careful not to take risks

My friend would suggest that I am more circumspect next time I hold a meeting.

candid

a.率直的、坦然而誠實的
honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

As you really want to communicate with others, you should be candid.

uncalled for

phr.（批評、侮辱、言論或行動）不公允的，不恰當的，不必要的
If a criticism, insult, remark, or action is uncalled-for, it is unfair, rude, or unkind and therefore considered to be unnecessary.

His brutal verbal attack was uncalled for.