# defs

key: sneer:verb::35fef631
zh: (動詞) 以非常直白的方式表達對某人或某事的不喜歡與不尊重——通常接「at」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to express dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something in a very open way —usually + at


key: finding:noun::2b7e71b2
zh: (動詞) 無意間或未經刻意嘗試而發現（某事或某人）：偶然發現（某事或某人）
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance


key: scent:noun::c5eb9ff5
zh: （名詞）動物或人類留下的氣味，某些動物（例如狗）能夠感知並循著這股氣味追蹤——常作比喻使用
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a smell that is left by an animal or person and that can be sensed and followed by some animals (such as dogs) —often used figuratively


key: derisively:adverb::2b6f50cb
zh: (名詞) 人們以侮辱性方式批評並嘲笑某人或某事時所流露的情緒
source: deepl
en:
(noun) the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way


key: mesmerize:verb::a330fbf4
zh: (動詞) 完全吸引（某人）的注意力：令（某人）如此著迷或驚嘆，以致對其他事物視而不見、渾然不覺——通常用作「著迷」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to hold the attention of (someone) entirely : to interest or amaze (someone) so much that nothing else is seen or noticed—usually used as (be) mesmerized


key: returned:adjective::5a03f9e5
zh: (動詞) 將（某物）帶回、送回、寄回或送往其來源地或應去之處
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to bring, give, send, or take (something) to the place that it came from or the place where it should go


key: merciful:adjective::ecf77519
zh: （形容詞）以仁慈與寬恕對待他人：不殘酷或嚴苛：具有或展現仁慈
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) treating people with kindness and forgiveness : not cruel or harsh : having or showing mercy


key: grit:verb::f48872d5
zh: (名詞) 從某物體上突出、形狀銳利或尖銳，且屬於一排類似物體中的一員
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a sharp or pointed object that sticks out of something and is part of a row of similar objects


key: intended:adjective::dc737a2d
zh: (名詞) 以幽默的方式使用某個詞或短語，使其暗示出多種含義——通常搭配「on」
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a humorous way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested —often + on


key: rot:verb::e3d42cd6
zh: (名詞) 腐爛的過程，或某物腐爛後所呈現的狀態——常作比喻使用
source: deepl
en:
(noun) the process of rotting or the condition that results when something rots —often used figuratively


key: cache:noun::ff74ff9a
zh: （名詞）因屬非法或為贓物而被藏匿於秘密地點的一批物品
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a group of things that have been hidden in a secret place because they are illegal or have been stolen


key: propel:noun::60034087
zh: (動詞) 推動或驅使（某人或某物）向前或朝特定方向前進——常作比喻用法
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction —often used figuratively


key: harness:noun::03dd86d3
zh: (名詞) 一組繫在動物（例如馬）身上的繩索，用以讓牠拉動重物
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a set of straps that are placed on an animal (such as a horse) so that it can pull something heavy


key: breed:noun::f8f5aed4
zh: (名詞) 某種特定的狗、貓、馬等：經由育種培育出的動物品種
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a particular kind of dog, cat, horse, etc. : a kind of animal that has been produced by breeding


key: crude:noun::900017e4
zh: （形容詞）粗魯到令人感到不適；特別是：以粗魯的方式談論性話題
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way


key: haunt:verb::57d3b439
zh: (動詞) 不斷浮現在（某人）腦海中，尤其是以一種令該人感到悲傷或難過的方式
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to keep coming back to the mind of (someone) especially in a way that makes the person sad or upset


key: appoint:verb::78c6ee47
zh: (動詞) 決定（某事發生的時間或地點）——通常用作「指定」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to decide (the time or place at which something will happen or be done)—usually used as appointed


key: tactic:noun::5056d429
zh: (名詞) 為了拖延某項決定、事件等而採取的行動——亦稱（主要用於美國）拖延戰術
source: deepl
en:
(noun) something that is done in order to delay a decision, an occurrence, etc. —called also (chiefly US) delay tactic


key: pond:noun::6f16d82e
zh: （名詞）一種生活在水中的冷血動物，靠鰓呼吸，通常具有鰭和鱗
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and scales


key: burden:noun::882adf20
zh: (動詞) 使（某人）承擔或搬運沉重之物，或接受或處理困難之事：給（某人）施加沉重負擔——通常用作「（被）負擔」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to make (someone) hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something difficult : to put a heavy burden on (someone) —usually used as (be) burdened


key: boom:verb::26c4faae
zh: (名詞) 飛機以超過音速的速度飛行時所產生的極其巨大且爆裂般的聲響
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a very loud and explosive noise that is produced by an aircraft when it travels faster than the speed of sound


key: inviting:adjective::7737d268
zh: （形容詞）具有某種吸引力，讓人想做某事、去某處、靠近某人等。
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) attractive in a way that makes you want to do something, go somewhere, be near someone, etc.


key: drawing:noun::b0e19488
zh: (名詞) 從一組事物中挑選某樣東西（例如中獎彩券）的行為，且在挑選時並不知道自己選的是哪一個——常與「for」連用——亦稱（主要用於英國）抽籤
source: deepl
en:
(noun) an act of choosing something (such as a winning ticket) from a group without knowing which one you are choosing —often + for —called also (chiefly British) draw


key: wheel:verb::dbc41eb1
zh: (名詞) 汽車、廂型車等車輛底部圓形部件之一，能滾動並使車輛移動
source: deepl
en:
(noun) one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move


key: benefit:noun::a3e8f253
zh: (名詞) 雇主除基本薪資外，額外提供給員工的福利（例如休假或健康保險）：附帶福利 — 常用作其他名詞的前置詞
source: deepl
en:
(noun) something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay : fringe benefit —often used before another noun


key: accident:noun::f3c0ded7
zh: (名詞) 指未經預先計畫或意圖，且造成損害或傷害的突發事件（例如車禍）
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury


key: encourage:verb::9569f84f
zh: (動詞) 使（某人）更加堅定、充滿希望或更有信心——常以「受到鼓舞」的形式使用——有時後接 to + 動詞
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident —often used as (be) encouraged —sometimes followed by to + verb


key: flint:noun::3af4b7bf
zh: （名詞）一種堅硬的岩石，當被鋼鐵撞擊時會產生一小塊發熱的物質（稱為火花）
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a hard type of rock that produces a small piece of burning material (called a spark) when it is hit by steel


key: tent:noun::db8a57f3
zh: (名詞) 一種用於戶外的便攜式遮蔽所，由布料（例如帆布或尼龍）製成，並以桿子和繩索支撐
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with poles and ropes


key: intend:verb::aa340b57
zh: (動詞) 計劃或打算做（某事）：將（某事）作為目的或目標放在心上——通常接「to + 動詞」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal —usually followed by to + verb


key: marriage:noun::471e4c02
zh: (名詞) 由非宗教領袖（例如治安法官）主持的婚禮
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a marriage performed by a person (such as a justice of the peace) who is not a religious leader


key: pounce:infinitive::b6049993
zh: (動詞) 突然朝某人或某物撲去並抓住 —通常接「on」—常作比喻用法
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something —usually + on —often used figuratively


key: ambush:verb::503a1c0e
zh: （名詞）一種先隱藏起來，等待他人出現，然後突然發動攻擊的行為：突襲
source: deepl
en:
(noun) an act of hiding, waiting for others to appear, and then suddenly attacking them : a surprise attack


key: tribe:noun::abc7b6bd
zh: （名詞）由許多家庭和親屬組成的群體，他們擁有相同的語言、習俗和信仰
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs


key: noose:noun::10b1389b
zh: （名詞）繩索末端的一個大圈，當拉緊繩索時會變小，常用於絞死人、捕捉動物等。
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a large loop at the end of a rope that gets smaller when you pull the rope and that is used to hang people, to capture animals, etc.


key: brief:noun::72592d32
zh: (名詞) 觀察某人或某組織的行為，以確保其未從事任何違法或不當行為的行為
source: deepl
en:
(noun) an act of watching the actions of a person or organization to make sure nothing illegal or wrong is being done


key: slain:adjective::9aa46443
zh: （動詞）殺害（某人）——特別常用於新聞報導和標題中——通常用作「被殺害」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to kill (someone)—used especially in newspaper stories and headlines—usually used as (be) slain


key: imagination:plural::ca8a02f2
zh: （名詞）想像不存在事物的能力：將未曾見過或經歷過的事物在腦海中形成畫面之能力
source: deepl
en:
(noun) the ability to imagine things that are not real : the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced


key: dizzy:adjective::f43b0eac
zh: （形容詞）即使靜止不動，卻感覺自己像是在原地打轉，隨時都會跌倒
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still


key: mingle:verb::571184ba
zh: (動詞) 在派對、聚會等場合中四處走動，並與不同的人隨意交談——通常搭配「與」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to move around during a party, meeting, etc., and talk informally with different people —often + with


key: litany:noun::33de245e
zh: (名詞) 基督教禮拜中的一種禱告形式，由主持禮拜者誦讀禱詞，與會者隨之回應
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a prayer in a Christian church service in which the people at the service respond to lines spoken by the person who is leading the service


key: collapse:verb::5dc1d9e9
zh: (名詞) 因生病或疲憊而突然跌倒或失去意識的情況或事件——通常用單數形式
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a situation or occurrence in which someone suddenly falls down or becomes unconscious because of being sick or exhausted —usually singular


key: grimace:noun::ad3a736a
zh: （名詞）一種面部表情，其特徵是嘴巴和臉部扭曲，以表達厭惡、不滿或痛苦
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a facial expression in which your mouth and face are twisted in a way that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain


key: daze:verb::e9e8284c
zh: （名詞）某人（例如受到驚嚇或受傷的人）無法正常思考或行動的狀態——用於短語「神志恍惚」中
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a state in which someone (such as a person who has been surprised or injured) is not able to think or act normally—used in the phrase in a daze


key: mumble:verb::90d7410b
zh: (動詞) 以低聲且含糊不清的方式說（某事），使得旁人難以聽清你說了什麼
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to say (something) quietly in an unclear way that makes it difficult for people to know what you said


key: alternate:gerund::247848b0
zh: (動詞) 將（不同的事物）排列或執行，使其以重複的序列相互接續——常與……搭配——常與……搭配——常在……之間
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to place or do (different things) so that one follows the other in a repeated series —often + with —often + with —often + between


key: riddle:noun::b60ddbd8
zh: (動詞) 使（某物）充滿不良或令人不快的東西——通常用作「（被）充斥著」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to fill (something) with something that is bad or unpleasant—usually used as (be) riddled with


key: attentive:adjective::edc41c1e
zh: （形容詞）仔細思考或觀察某事：對某事格外留心——常與「to」連用
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) thinking about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something —often + to


key: nighttime:noun::25a3f7d1
zh: (名詞) 一天結束與下一天開始之間的黑暗時段：無法看見陽光的時段——常用作其他名詞的前置詞
source: deepl
en:
(noun) the time of darkness between one day and the next : the time of day when no light from the sun can be seen —often used before another noun


key: sear:gerund::b65e23d0
zh: （動詞）指因強烈且驟然的熱力而灼燒並損壞（某物）的表面——常作比喻使用
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat —often used figuratively


key: promising:adjective::ecc72af9
zh: (動詞) 向某人保證自己一定會做某事，或某事將在未來一定會發生
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future


key: apology:noun::350811ab
zh: （名詞）表示對某事感到抱歉的陳述：對自己做錯或說錯某事所表達的懊悔
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a statement saying that you are sorry about something : an expression of regret for having done or said something wrong


key: baldric:adjective::22d43c97
zh: (名詞) 一種用來固定劍的腰帶，有時裝飾華麗，佩戴時呈斜跨方式，從肩膀延伸至臀部。
source: deepl
en:
(noun) A belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip.


key: solace:noun::77613111
zh: (名詞) 能讓感到悲傷、沮喪等人感到安慰的人或事物：慰藉的來源 —— 常與 in 搭配使用
source: deepl
en:
(noun) someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is sad, depressed, etc. : a source of comfort —often + in


key: borne:noun::e1ddd2bd
zh: (動詞) 接受或忍受（某事）——通常用於搭配 can、can't、could 及 couldn't（美國英語）的疑問句和否定句中——+ for
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for


key: proclamation:plural::3d43c276
zh: (名詞) 以公開、正式或明確的方式發表言論的行為：宣告某事的行為
source: deepl
en:
(noun) the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something


key: loincloth:noun::e42f4945
zh: （名詞）一種用來遮蓋生殖器的布料，特別是在世界極度炎熱地區的男性常穿著
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a piece of cloth worn to cover the sexual organs especially by men in very hot parts of the world


key: anxiously:adverb::18898c3a
zh: (形容詞) 極度渴望或迫切想做某事或擁有某物，尤其是出於恐懼或緊張——通常後接「to + 動詞」
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) wanting or eager to do or have something very much especially because of fear or nervousness —often followed by to + verb


key: dangle:gerund::7a9f9778
zh: (動詞) 鬆弛地垂下，尤其是能自由擺動的方式——常與「from」連用
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to hang down loosely especially in a way that makes it possible to swing freely —often + from


key: spray:verb::459009cd
zh: （名詞）一種由辣椒中提取的化學物質製成的物質，噴灑在他人身上時，會導致暫時性失明，並對鼻腔、喉嚨及皮膚造成疼痛
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a substance made from a chemical found in peppers that causes temporary blindness and pain to the nose, throat, and skin when it is sprayed on someone


key: mutiny:noun::d044c14c
zh: （名詞）指一群人（例如水手或士兵）拒絕服從命令，並試圖奪取指揮官權力的情況
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers) refuse to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them


key: magnetite:verb::9bb2f564
zh: （名詞）一種磁性礦物，化學式為 Fe₃O₄，是鐵的主要礦石之一。它也被稱為磁石。
source: deepl
en:
(noun) A magnetic mineral, Fe3O4, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.


key: inflection:plural::df733f57
zh: (名詞) 語調的起伏：語音音高或語調的變化
source: deepl
en:
(noun) a rise or fall in the sound of a person's voice : a change in the pitch or tone of a person's voice


key: meander:verb::7543f4e0
zh: (動詞) 不是沿著筆直或直線前進，而是充滿彎曲：走蜿蜒曲折的路徑
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to have a lot of curves instead of going in a straight or direct line : to follow a winding course


key: underestimate:verb::6c708654
zh: (動詞) 將（某人或某物）的能力、影響力或價值低估，認為其不如實際水平
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to think of (someone or something) as being lower in ability, influence, or value than that person or thing actually is


key: creak:gerund::d3f5bc10
zh: (動詞) 發出長而高亢的聲音：發出類似老舊門扇開闔時所發出的聲音
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to make a long, high sound : to make a sound like the sound made by an old door when it opens or closes


key: sidestep:gerund::5b0562f7
zh: (動詞) 向右或向左閃避，以免撞上或被（某人或某物）撞到
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to avoid walking into or being hit by (someone or something) by stepping to the right or left


key: stampede:noun::c0b13fe3
zh: (名詞) 一群受驚或激動的動物或人群，為逃離某物或離開某地等，而以狂亂且失控的方式一擁而出的現象。
source: deepl
en:
(noun) an occurrence in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something, get out of a place, etc.


key: sin:noun::a5a7ed7e
zh: （名詞）基督教中被視為極其嚴重、且被認為會引發其他罪惡的七宗罪之一
source: deepl
en:
(noun) one of seven sins that in the Christian religion are considered to be very serious and are believed to cause other sins


key: recount:verb::ee65647c
zh: (動詞) 向某人講述（某件事）: 描述或敘述（某個事件）
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to tell someone about (something that happened) : to describe or give an account of (an event)


key: binding:noun::78b6de83
zh: （動詞）將某人的手或腳綁住，以防止其逃脫或移動——有時也作比喻用
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to tie the hands or feet of a person to prevent escape or movement —sometimes used figuratively


key: carve:verb::beb96da7
zh: (動詞) 透過切割材料來製作（某物，例如雕塑或設計）——通常搭配「用……製成」或「由……製成」
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of —often + out of or from


key: eagerness:noun::e3367f65
zh: （形容詞）非常興奮且感興趣：對某事或某物懷有強烈且迫不及待的渴望
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something


key: boundary:noun::fd576bbd
zh: (名詞) 某種事物（例如河流、圍籬或虛線），用以標示一個區域的結束與另一個區域的開始
source: deepl
en:
(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins


key: laden:noun::d5c65d48
zh: （形容詞）裝載著大量某物：擁有或攜帶大量某物——通常接「with」——常作比喻用法
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) loaded heavily with something : having or carrying a large amount of something —usually + with —often used figuratively


key: heritage:noun::d89cd05f
zh: (名詞) 構成某個群體或國家歷史一部分的傳統、成就、信仰等——通常用單數形式
source: deepl
en:
(noun) the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation—usually singular


key: compensation:singular::4992668e
zh: （名詞）政府支付給無業者的款項——亦稱為失業救濟金、失業補助金、失業補償金
source: deepl
en:
(noun) money paid by the government to someone who does not have a job —called also unemployment benefits, unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation


key: circumvent:verb::0bc2092b
zh: （動詞）避免受到（某事物，例如法律或規則）的阻撓：以聰明且有時不誠實的方式規避（某事物）
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way


key: confront:verb::37012d4e
zh: (動詞) 處理（某事，例如問題或危險）；特別是：以誠實且直接的方式處理（某事）
source: deepl
en:
(verb) to deal with (something, such as a problem or danger); especially : to deal with (something) in an honest and direct way


key: harshly:adverb::fc821043
zh: （形容詞）因強度或力量過大而產生令人不快或有害的影響：過於強烈或強大
source: deepl
en:
(adjective) having an unpleasant or harmful effect because of great strength or force : too intense or powerful


key: appreciation:singular::619daa23
zh: (名詞) 理解某事物價值、品質或重要性的能力：欣賞某事物的能力——通常與「of」或「for」搭配使用
source: deepl
en:
(noun) an ability to understand the worth, quality, or importance of something : an ability to appreciate something —usually + of or for


