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Chapter ❶ Daily Life 生活的樣貌,你需要知道

Unit 1
Breakfast
In the Morning
早餐
早安
01-03

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ walnut [ `wOl:nVt ] n. 核桃
❼ cereal [ `sIrIJl ] n. 榖片,麥片
❽ oatmeal [ `ot:mil ] n. 燕麥粥
❾ omelet [ `amlJt ] n. 歐姆蛋捲
❿ scrambled eggs  炒蛋


cornflakes [ `kOrn:fleks ] n.
麥片;玉米片
⓬ decaf [ `di:kAf ] n. 低咖啡因咖啡
⓭ black coffee 黑咖啡

❷ blueberry ❸ smoothie
春 ⓮

hash browns 薯餅
pancake [ `pAn:kek ] n. 美式鬆餅

[ `blu"bErI ] n.
藍莓

[ `smuTI ] n.
奶昔

❹ soy milk
豆漿

⓰ a slice of toast 一片烤吐司


❺ clay oven roll
⓱ French toast 法式吐司
燒餅
⓲ radish cake 蘿蔔糕
⓳ steamed bread 饅頭 ❻ fried bread stick
油條
⓴ congee [ `kandji ] n. 粥
㉑ rice roll 飯糰
㉒ fried dumplings 鍋貼

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Unit ❶ In the Morning 早安

美國人都這樣說

吃早餐囉~
Time for breakfast! 早餐時間到!
What do you like for breakfast? 你喜歡吃什麼早餐?
I'll have a bowl of cereal for breakfast. 我要吃一碗麥片當早餐。

餐點介紹
Breakfast is hash browns and pancakes. 早餐是薯餅和美式鬆餅。
How about some congee? 來點粥怎麼樣?

個人喜好
I don't feel like scrambled eggs in the morning.
我不想在早上吃炒蛋。


I always need black coffee to start a new day.
我總需要黑咖啡來展開新的一天。

一起跟美國人開槓

C: Good morning! Time for breakfast!



C = Cindy, B = Ben

早安!早餐時間到囉!

B: Hi, Cindy. What are you eating?


哈囉,辛蒂。妳在吃什麼呀?

C: I'm having hash browns and
scrambled eggs.
我在吃薯餅和炒蛋。

B: I always need black coffee to start a


new day.
我總需要黑咖啡來展開新的一天。

C: I don't feel like coffee in the morning.


我不喜歡早上喝咖啡。

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Chapter ❶ Daily Life 生活的樣貌,你需要知道

Unit 2
Bedroom & Bathroom
In the House
臥房與浴室
居家環境
01-05

美國人天天用的字詞

❹ towel [ `tZUL ] n. 毛巾 ❺ bathtub [ `bAH"tVb ] n. 浴缸


❻ showerhead
❶ mirror [ `SZUK"hEd ] n.
蓮蓬頭
[ `mIrK ] n. 鏡子
❷ faucet


[ `fOsIt ] n.
水龍頭

basin
[ `besN ] n.
常 ❼ tiles [ tZIlz ] n.



洗臉盆

toilet [ `tOIlIt ] n. 馬桶
toilet paper 衛生紙
春 ⓴

磁磚

mattress [ `mAtrIs ] n. 床墊
blanket [ `blAGkIt ] n. 毯子



garbage bin
bath towel
shower gel
垃圾桶
浴巾
沐浴乳
藤 ㉒


sheet [ Sit ] n. 床單
picture frame  相框
recliner [ rI`klZInK ] n. 躺椅
⓱ shampoo [ SAm`pu ] n. 洗髮精 ㉕ chest of drawers  五斗櫃
⓲ conditioner [ kJn`dISJnK ] n. 護髮乳 ㉖ dressing table / vanity table  
梳妝台
⓳ shower curtain  浴簾

❽ headboard
[ `hEd"bOrd ] n. 床頭板
❾ pillow [ `pIlo ] n. 枕頭
❿ nightstand
[ `nZIt"stAnd ] n. 床頭櫃
⓫ quilt [ kwIlt ] n. 被子

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Unit ❷ In the House 居家環境

美國人都這樣說

使用廁所 (馬桶)沖水
Who forgot to flush the toilet? 是誰忘了沖馬桶?
We are out of toilet paper. 我們的衛生紙用完了。
耗盡(某物)
Don't leave your toothpaste in the basin. 不要把牙膏留在洗臉盆裡。
Can you take out the garbage bin? 你可以把垃圾桶拿到外面去嗎?

洗澡沐浴
Your shampoo smells so good. 你的洗髮精很香。
Sitting in the bathtub helps me think. 坐在浴缸裡可以幫助我思考。
Close the shower curtain to keep the floor dry. 拉起浴簾以保持地板乾燥。

臥室休息

I can't sleep well with this pillow.
How often do you change your sheets?
這個枕頭讓我睡不好。
你多常換床單?


The picture frames don't match the nightstand.
那些相框和床頭櫃不搭。


一起跟美國人開槓 R = Ron, M = May

R: Honey, we're out of toilet paper. Can you get me some?


親愛的,我們的衛生紙用完了。妳能幫我拿些過來嗎?

M: OK. And please don't forget to flush the toilet again;


it smells.
好。還有這次別再忘記沖馬桶了;真的很臭。

R: Sorry, but you leave toothpaste in the


basin all the time.
對不起,但是妳也常常把牙膏留在洗臉盆裡呀。

M: Well, don't get me started with the shower curtain.


You never close it, so the floor is always wet.
嗯,我都還沒說你浴簾的事咧。你老是不拉上浴簾,所以地板
總是濕的。

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Chapter ❶ Daily Life 生活的樣貌,你需要知道

Unit 3
Cleaning & Doing the Laundry
Maintenance
打掃與洗衣服
環境整理
01-07

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ spray
[ spre ] n.


噴霧器

❷ glove
[ glVv ] n.
❸ mop [ map ]
手套
n. 拖把 & vt. 拖地



stain [ sten ] n. 污漬
dust [ dVst ] n. 灰塵 & vt. 除塵
春 ⓰

detergent [ dI`tRdjJnt ] n. 洗衣精
softener [ `sOfJnK ] n. 柔軟精
❽ rag [ rAg ] n. 抹布 ⓲ bleach [ blitS ] n. 漂白劑



scouring pad  菜瓜布
sponge [ spVndj ] n. 海綿
broom [ brum ] n. 掃把
藤 ⓳


peg [ pEg ] n. 曬衣夾
clothesline [ `kloTz"lZIn ] n. 曬衣繩
hang [ hAG ] vi. & vt. 晾;曬
⓬ sweep [ swip ] vt. 掃 ㉒ iron [ `ZIKn ] n. 熨斗 & vi. & vt. 熨燙
⓭ vacuum [ `vAkyUm ] ㉓ fold [ fold ] vi. & vt. 折疊
n. 吸塵器 & vt. 吸地 ㉔ dry-clean [ "drZI `klin ] vt. 乾洗
⓮ care tag  洗滌標籤
⓯ dryer [ `drZIK ] n. 烘衣機

❹ laundry [ `lOndrI ] n.
待洗/已洗衣物

❺ washing machine
洗衣機

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Unit ❸ Maintenance 環境整理

美國人都這樣說

打掃清潔
Look at that stain and dust on the floor! 你看地板上的污漬和灰塵!
Vacuum the floor first before you mop it. 拖地前要先吸地。
That's not how you hold a broom. 掃把不是這樣拿的。

衣物洗滌
It's a perfect day to do the laundry. 這真是個適合洗衣的好天氣。
How much detergent should I use? 我該倒多少洗衣精呢?
Dry-clean this coat. 這件大衣需要乾洗。
If you can't read the care tag on the clothes, hand it to your mom.
如果你讀不懂洗滌標籤,就直接拿給媽媽處理吧。 將……交給


一起跟美國人開槓

M = Mom, S = Son

M: That's not how you hold the broom. Forget it. I'll clean here; you go and do


the laundry.
掃把不是這樣拿的。算了。我來打掃這裡;你去洗衣服。

S: OK. Hey, Mom. How much detergent


should I use?
好吧。欸,媽。我該放多少洗衣精啊?

M: A capful is enough.
倒滿一個蓋子的量就夠了。

S: And should I put the jeans and shirts in


together?
還有,我該把牛仔褲和襯衫一起放進去嗎?

M: Read the care tags yourself, would you? Ugh! Just leave it; I'll do it later.
你可以自己看一下洗滌標籤嗎?呃!放著吧;我等等再自己洗。

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Chapter ❶ Daily Life 生活的樣貌,你需要知道

Unit 4
Feelings & Expressions
Interpersonal Relations
人際關係 情緒與表達
01-10

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ emotions [ I`moSJnz ] n. 情緒

❷ joyful ❹ excited
[ `djOIfJl ] a. [ Ik`sZItId ] a.
歡樂的 興奮的

❸ confused ❺ upset
[ kJn`fyuzd ] a.
困惑的 常 [ Vp`sEt ] a.
難過的




mood [ mud ] n. 心情;情緒
be on cloud nine  樂不可支
laugh [ lAf ] vi. 大笑
春 ⓰


frustrated [ `frVstretId ] a. 懊惱沮喪的
blush [ blVS ] vi. 臉紅
surprised [ sK`prZIzd ] a. 感到驚訝的


grumpy [ `grVmpI ] a.
易怒的;鬧脾氣的
temper [ `tEmpK ] n. 脾氣
藤 ⓳


shocked [ Sakt ] a. 感到吃驚的
panic [ `pAnIk ] vi. & vt. 驚恐
anxious [ `AGkSJs ] a. 焦慮不安的
⓭ weep [ wip ] vi. & vt. 哭泣;流淚 ㉒ awkward [ `OkwKd ] a. 不自在的
⓮ depressed [ dI`prEst ] a. ㉓ embarrassed [ Im`bArJst ] a.
沮喪的;抑鬱的 感到困窘的;感到尷尬的
⓯ disappointed [ dIsJ`pOIntId ] a.
失望的

❻ positive ❼ negative
[ `pazJtIv ] a. [ `nEgJtIv ] a.
正面的 負面的

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Unit ❹ Interpersonal Relations 人際關係

美國人都這樣說

表達正面情緒
I am in such a good mood! 我的心情超好!
I am on cloud nine. 突然大笑 我簡直樂翻了。
I couldn't help but burst out laughing. 我忍不住突然大笑了出來。
I'm so excited about the trip. 我對這個旅行感到很興奮。

表達負面情緒
That baby is grumpy and won't stop crying. 那個寶寶在鬧脾氣還不停地哭。
I'm about to lose my temper! 我快要生氣了!
Stop! You're making me feel embarrassed! 快停止!你讓我覺得很尷尬!


快要;即將…… 發火;生氣

一起跟美國人開槓

D = Dad, S = Son

D: Wow, you look like you're in such a good mood. What happened?
哇,你看起來心情很好。發生什麼事了?


S: I am so excited about the trip tomorrow. I am on cloud nine!
我對明天的旅行感到很興奮。我簡直樂翻了!

D: Sounds fun! I'm going, too. Everyone


will be amazed by my skinny jeans;
you won't be disappointed.
聽起來很好玩!我也要去。大家看到我穿的緊
身牛仔褲一定會感到很驚艷;你不會失望的。

S: Stop! It would be so awkward! You're


already making me feel embarrassed
by imagining it now!
快停止!一定會超尷尬的啦!光是現在想像
而已,你就讓我覺得很難為情了!

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Chapter ❶ Daily Life 生活的樣貌,你需要知道

Unit 5
Feeling Ill & Seeing a Doctor
Health
身體不適與就診
個人健康
01-15

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ fever [ `fivK ] n. 發燒 ❹ sick [ sIk ] a. 生病的


❺ cold [ kold ] n. 感冒
❻ flu [ flu ] n. 流行性感冒
❼ runny nose  流鼻水
❽ sneeze [ sniz ] vi. 打噴嚏 & n. 噴嚏
❾ cough [ kOf ] vi. & n. 咳嗽

常 ❿


stomachache [ `stVmJk"ek ] n. 肚子痛
symptom [ `sImptJm ] n. 症狀
vomit [ `vamIt ] vi. & vt. 嘔吐

❷ thermometer [ HK`mamJtK ] n. 體溫計 春 ⓭



throw up  嘔吐
diarrhea [ "dZIJ`rIJ ] n. 拉肚子,腹瀉




appointment [ J`pOIntmJnt ] n. 預約
hospital [ `haspItL ] n. 醫院
clinic [ `klInIk ] n. 診所

⓲ emergency room  急診室
⓳ prescription [ prI`skrIpSJn ] n. 處方箋
⓴ pharmacy [ `farmJsI ] n. 藥局
㉑ pill [ pIl ] n. 藥丸
㉒ tablet [ `tAblIt ] n. 藥錠
㉓ capsule [ `kApsL ] n. 膠囊
㉔ over-the-counter medicine
非處方藥
㉕ side effect  副作用 ❸ patient [ `peSJnt ] n. 病患

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Unit ❺ Health 個人健康

美國人都這樣說

身體不適
I have a stomachache and diarrhea. 我肚子痛還拉肚子。
If I see you vomit, I will also throw up. 看妳吐,我也會吐。
I keep sneezing and have a runny nose. 我一直打噴嚏又流鼻水。

就醫
What are your symptoms? 你有什麼症狀?
The nurse checked my temperature. 護士量了我的體溫。
I have an appointment to see the doctor. 我和醫生預約了看診。

買藥與服藥
Take one tablet three times a day.

I need some over-the-counter medicine.
一天吃三次藥錠。
我需要去買些非處方藥。
I stopped taking the pills because of the side effects.


因為有副作用,所以我不再吃那些藥丸了。

一起跟美國人開槓 P = Patient, D = Doctor

醫生,我覺得很不舒服。我發燒又喉嚨痛。

D: OK. I'll check your temperature.



P: Doctor, I feel so ill. I have a fever and a sore throat.

好。我先幫你量一下體溫。

P: Am I going to die, doctor? Please, tell


me the truth!
我會死掉嗎,醫生?拜託,請告訴我實話!

D: Relax, you have a cold. I'll give you a


prescription for some capsules. You
will be well again in a few days.
放輕鬆,你得了感冒。我會開給你一些膠囊。
幾天之後你的病就會好了。

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Chapter ❷ Food & Drinks 為您帶來,美味滿滿的大 平 台!● ●

Unit 1
Seafood & Meat
Ingredients
海鮮與肉類
食材
02-01

美國人天天用的字詞

❸ chicken thigh
雞腿
❶ fillet
[ fI`le ] n. 去骨肉片 ❹ chicken breast
雞胸

❺ chicken wing
❷ ground meat
絞肉 常 雞翅




tuna [ `tunJ ] n. 鮪魚
anchovy [ `An:tSJvI ] n. 鯷魚
prawn [ pran ] n. 明蝦
春 ⓱


pork knuckle
pork belly
lamb [ lAm ] n. 羔羊肉
豬腳
五花肉




crab [ krAb ] n. 螃蟹
clam [ klAm ] n. 蛤蜊
scallop [ `skAlJp ] n. 扇貝
藤 ⓴


duck [ dVk ] n. 鴨
goose [ gus ] n. 鵝
lean [ lin ] n. 瘦肉
⓮ squid [ skwId ] n. 烏賊 ㉓ fat [ fAt ] n. 肥肉
⓯ beef [ bif ] n. 牛肉 ㉔ rib [ rIb ] n. 肋骨
⓰ pork [ pOrk ] n. 豬肉

❻ lobster ❼ shrimp
[ `labstK ] n. 龍蝦 [ SrImp ] n. 蝦子

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Unit ❶ Ingredients 食材

美國人都這樣說

討論海鮮
I'm not a big fan of squid. 我不太喜歡烏賊。
You can eat the tuna raw. 你可以生吃鮪魚。
I enjoy eating lobster with melted butter. 我喜歡吃龍蝦配融化的奶油。

討論肉品 放養的;放牧的
They have free-range chicken. 他們有放牧雞。
Chicken thigh is my favorite part. 雞腿肉是我最喜歡的部分。
I only buy grass-fed beef. 我只買草食牛肉。
I'll have a juicy fillet steak. 我要點多汁的去骨牛排。

烹調

This ground meat needs more pepper.



Bake the chicken breasts for an hour. 將雞胸肉烤一小時。
這絞肉需要更多胡椒。


I fried up some eggs and pork. 我煎了些雞蛋和豬肉。

一起跟美國人開槓 A = Annie, B = Ben

咱們吃海鮮沙拉作前菜吧。 藤
A: Let's get a seafood salad for starters.

B: It has squid in it. I'm not a big fan of squid.


沙拉裡有烏賊。我不太喜歡烏賊。

A: OK, let's not get that then. What about


chicken wings?
好,那就別點沙拉。雞翅怎麼樣?

B: Great idea! I like them spicy.


好主意!我喜歡辣的。

B: Me, too!
我也是!

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Chapter ❷ Food & Drinks 為您帶來,美味滿滿的大 平 台! ● ●

Unit 2
Herbs, Condiments & Sauces
Cooking & Tasting
香草、調味料與醬料
烹調與品嚐
02-04

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ vanilla [ vJ`nIlJ ] n. 香草
❷ ginger [ `djIndjK ] n. 薑

❸ black pepper  黑胡椒

常 ❹


basil [ `bezL / `besL ] n.
羅勒;九層塔

bay leaves  月桂葉



rosemary [ `roz:mErI ] n. 迷迭香
coriander [ `kOrI:AndK ] n. 香菜
春 ⓲

oyster sauce 蠔油
fish sauce 魚露



nutmeg [ `nVtmEg ] n. 肉豆蔻
sugar [ `SUgK ] n. 糖
salt [ sOlt ] n. 鹽
藤 ⓴


salsa [ `sAlsJ ] n. 莎莎醬
mayonnaise [ `meJ:nez ] n. 美乃滋
honey [ `hVnI ] n. 蜂蜜
⓯ garlic [ `garlIk ] n. 大蒜 ㉓ syrup [ `sIrJp ] n. 糖漿
⓰ vinegar [ `vInJgK ] n. 醋 ㉔ maple syrup  楓糖漿
⓱ soy sauce  醬油 ㉕ spread [ sprEd ] n. 抹醬 & vt. 塗抹

❽ mustard
❻ peanut butter [ `mVstKd ] n.
花生醬 芥末醬

❾ ketchup
❼ jam [ djAm ] n. [ `kEtSJp ] n.
果醬
番茄醬

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Unit ❷ Cooking & Tasting 烹調與品嚐

美國人都這樣說

烹飪用途
Herbs can bring out the flavors in food. 香草可以引出食物的風味。
Basil is often cooked with pasta. 羅勒常與義大利麵一起烹調。
I heated red wine with nutmeg during Christmas. 我在聖誕節煮紅酒配肉豆蔻。

搭配調味料 一層……
I spread a layer of jam on my toast. 我在吐司塗上一層果醬。
I don't like the smell of fish sauce. 我不喜歡魚露的味道。
Maple syrup is a common alternative to sugar. 楓糖漿是常見的糖替代品。

健康功效 替代品

Garlic may prevent cancer. 常


Cooking with ginger can keep you warm.

Honey helps if you catch a cold. 預防


加薑烹飪可以讓你保暖。
大蒜可以預防癌症。
蜂蜜有助改善感冒。

一起跟美國人開槓

感冒

P = Peter, J = Jenny

妳在喝什麼?我聞到薑的味道。

P: What's that you're drinking? I can smell ginger.

J: It's a drink made with ginger and honey.


這是薑和蜂蜜做成的飲品。

P: Wow, it seems very healthy.


哇,感覺很健康。

J: It is. Honey helps if you catch a cold.


很健康。蜂蜜有助改善感冒。

P: And ginger can keep your body warm.


而且薑可以讓身體暖和起來。

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Chapter ❷ Food & Drinks 為您帶來,美味滿滿的大 平 台! ● ●

Unit 3
Chinese & Night Market Food
Foreign Dishes
中式美食與夜市小吃
各國料理
02-08

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ sweet and sour pork 糖醋排骨

❷ steamed dumplings 蒸餃

❸ spring rolls 春捲

常 ❹ fried rice 炒飯




tofu pudding
shaved ice
steamed bun
豆花
刨冰
包子
春 ⓱


spicy hot pot
braised pork rice
hot and sour soup
麻辣火鍋
滷肉飯
酸辣湯
⓬ stinky tofu ⓴ wonton soup


臭豆腐 餛飩湯
⓭ green onion pancake 蔥抓餅 ㉑ three-cup chicken 三杯雞
⓮ oyster omelet 蚵仔煎 ㉒ sesame oil chicken 麻油雞
⓯ oyster vermicelli [ :vRmI`tSElI ] ㉓ mullet roe 烏魚子
蚵仔麵線
㉔ Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
⓰ beef noodles 牛肉麵 佛跳牆

❼ bubble tea
❺ sea cucumber
珍珠奶茶
海參
❽ tapioca balls
❻ abalone 珍珠
[ :AbJ`lonI ] n. 鮑魚 (木薯粉製成的球狀物)

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Unit ❸ Foreign Dishes 各國料理

美國人都這樣說

介紹食物
Mullet roe is considered an Asian delicacy. 烏魚子被視為亞洲美食。
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a classic Chinese dish.
佛跳牆是經典的中式料理。
Bubble tea is a very popular drink in Asia. 在亞洲珍珠奶茶是很受歡迎的飲品。

了解對方喜好
How do you like the night market food? 你還喜歡夜市小吃嗎?
What kind of food do you like? 你喜歡哪種食物?
Do you like to eat sea cucumber? 你喜歡吃海參嗎?

推薦

You must try stinky tofu. Many people enjoy it.
你一定要試試臭豆腐。很多人都很喜歡。


May I suggest braised pork rice?
我可以建議你試試滷肉飯嗎?


一起跟美國人開槓 S = Steve, A = Agness

S: I tried some night market food last night.


我昨晚嘗試了些夜市美食。

A: Did you? How did you like it?


是嗎?你還喜歡嗎?

S: I have to say, it was delicious! Is there


anything else you recommend?
我得說,真的很好吃!妳還其他建議食物嗎?

A: Absolutely. You must try stinky tofu.


當然。你一定要試試臭豆腐。

S: I can't wait!
我等不及了!

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Chapter ❷ Food & Drinks 為您帶來,美味滿滿的大 平 台! ● ●

Unit 4
Restaurants & Bistros
Restaurants & Foods
西餐廳與小酒館
餐廳類型與餐點
02-12

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ asparagus
[ J`spArJgJs ] n.
蘆筍

❷ main dish
主餐

常 ❸ sirloin steak
沙朗牛排




smoked salmon
onion soup
pumpkin soup
煙燻鮭魚
洋蔥濃湯
南瓜湯
春 ⓰


fish fillet
side dish
grilled eggplant
魚排
配菜
炭烤茄子
❿ clam chowder ⓳ stuffed tomatoes


蛤蜊濃湯 鑲蕃茄
⓫ consommé [ :kansJ`me ] n. ⓴ red wine 紅酒
清燉肉湯
㉑ white wine 白酒
⓬ Caesar salad 凱薩沙拉
㉒ dessert wine 甜酒
⓭ Greek salad 希臘沙拉
㉓ champagne [ SAm`pen ] n. 香檳
⓮ garden salad 田園沙拉
㉔ sparkling water 氣泡水
⓯ lamb chop 羊排
㉕ mineral water 礦泉水

❹ appetizer
[ `ApJ:tZIzK ] n.
開胃菜

❺ tapas
[ `tapas ] n. ❻ cheese plate
西班牙下酒菜 起司盤

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Unit ❹ Restaurants & Foods 餐廳類型與餐點

美國人都這樣說

胃口
I'm very hungry. I feel like an appetizer. 我好餓。我想吃開胃菜。
I'm already full. I don't feel like eating. 我已經飽了。不想再吃了。
Sparkling water helps stimulate your appetite. 氣泡水可以增加食慾。

食物搭配 飽的 食慾

Red wine usually pairs with meat. 紅酒通常與肉類搭配。


White wine often goes with fish. 白酒常與魚類搭配。
The flavor of rosemary matches lamb chops well.
迷迭香的味道與羊排很搭。
I would like to have stuffed tomatoes with steak. 我想吃鑲番茄配牛排。

品味 對……有好品味
You have good taste in food.
常 你對食物很有品味。


I recommend the house wine. It's excellent! 我推薦餐廳藏酒。非常棒!

一起跟美國人開槓 J = Jeff, J = Julie

我很高興你為我們選擇在該餐廳吃飯。 藤
J: I'm so glad you chose this restaurant for our meal.

J: It's new and was recommended in a magazine.


這是新餐廳,而且雜誌曾介紹過。

J: I really liked my meal. The flavor of rosemary


matched the lamb well.
我非常喜歡我的餐點。迷迭香的味道與羊肉很搭。

J: I agree. The grilled eggplant was delicious.


我同意。烤茄子也很美味。

J: Shall we order coffee now?


要不要點咖啡了呢?

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Chapter ❷ Food & Drinks 為您帶來,美味滿滿的大 平 台! ● ●

Unit 5
Dining
Restaurant Services
用餐
餐廳服務
02-14

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ cup [ kVp ] n. 茶杯
❷ spoon [ spun ] n. 湯匙
❸ dinner knife  晚餐刀



plate [ plet ] n. 餐盤
table linen  餐桌用布
❻ fork [ fOrk ] n. 叉子



table setting  餐具擺設
tableware [ `tebL:wEr ] n. 餐具(統稱)
春 ⓲ vegetarian [ :vEdjJ`tErIJn ] n. 素食者
& a. 素食的


⓫ napkin [ `nApkIn ] n. 餐巾紙 rare [ rEr ] a. 一分熟
⓬ set meal  套餐 ⓴ medium rare 三分熟

⓭ a la carte [ :a la `kart ] adj. & adv. ㉑ medium [ `midIJm ] a. 五分熟


單點 ㉒ medium-well 七分熟
⓮ substitute [ `sVbstJ:tut ] vt. 替換 ㉓ well-done 全熟
⓯ portion [ `pOrSJn ] n. 一份,一客 ㉔ refill [ `ri:fIl ] n. & [ :ri`fIl ] vt. 再裝滿
⓰ specialty [ `spESJltI ] n. 特色菜 ㉕ bottomless [ `batJmlJs ] a. 無限度的
⓱ (daily) specials  每日特餐

❽ signature dish
❼ order [ `OrdK ] 招牌菜
n. & vt. 點餐

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Unit ❺ Restaurant Services 餐廳服務

美國人都這樣說

點餐
Are you ready to order? 你準備好點餐了嗎?
Excuse me. I'd like to place my order. 不好意思。我想點餐。
I haven't decided yet. 我還沒決定好要點什麼。
I'd like the chef's signature dish. 我要一份主廚的招牌菜。
Is your coffee bottomless? 你們的咖啡是無限供應嗎?

特殊要求
Please take the salad plate away. 請幫我把沙拉盤收走。
How would you like your steak done? 您的牛排要幾分熟?
I'll just order the main dish a la carte. 我單點一份主餐就好。

May I order a half portion?


Do you offer a vegetarian menu?

Can I substitute the tomato for eggplant?
以……替代……
我能將番茄換成茄子嗎?
我能點半份就好嗎?
你們提供素食菜單嗎?

一起跟美國人開槓 春
G = Glenda, J = James

G: Hello, my name is Glenda. Are you ready to order?


哈囉,我是葛蘭達。您準備好點餐了嗎?

J: Yes, I'd like the chef's signature dish.
準備好了,我要一份主廚的招牌菜。

G: Excellent choice. How would you like


your steak done?
很棒的選擇。您的牛排要幾分熟?

J: Medium rare, please. And, can I


substitute the tomato for eggplant?
三分熟,麻煩妳。還有,我能將番茄換成茄子嗎?

G: Certainly. I'll be right back with your meal.


沒問題。我馬上送上您的餐點。

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Chapter ❸ Holidays & Social Occasions 社交不求人,姐 / 哥就是達人

Unit 1
Goodbyes & Invitations
Social 101
道別與邀約
基本社交用語
03-02

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ hit the road  上路;出發


❺ call it a day 結束一天活動
❻ so long 再見
❼ good day 再見
❽ ciao [ tSZU ] int.(非正式)再見

常 ❾


see you (later)  待會見;下次見
regards [ rI`gardz ] n. 致意;問候
ask sb out 邀約某人
⓬ invite [ In`vZIt ] vt. 邀請

❷ 春
goodbye [ gUd`bZI ] n. & int. 再見




plan [ plAn ] n. 計劃
schedule [ `skEdjUl ] n. 計劃;日程表
free [ fri ] a. 空閒的
藤 ❸ farewell [ "fEr`wEl ] n. 告別;辭行
⓰ available [ J`velJbL ] a. 有空的
⓱ convenient [ kJn`vinyJnt ] a. 方便的
⓲ count me in / out  
算我一份/別算我
⓳ decline [ dI`klZIn ] vi. & vt. 拒絕
⓴ show up 出現
㉑ stand sb up 放某人鴿子;爽約
㉒ take a rain check 下次;改天
㉓ keep in touch 保持聯絡 ❹ take care  保重

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Unit ❶ Social 101 基本社交用語

美國人都這樣說

道別離開
I might have to call it a day now. 我可能要結束這一整天了。
See you later. Call me! 下次見。打給我唷!
Take care and keep in touch! 保重和保持聯絡唷!
Send my regards to your family. 代我向你的家人問候一下。

邀約朋友
Are you asking me out? 你在約我出門嗎?
Do you have any plans tonight? 你今晚有什麼計劃嗎?
When is a convenient time for you? 哪個時間對你最方便?

接受/婉拒邀約
I'm free this weekend.
Sure! Count me in.
常 我這周末有空。
好啊!算我一份。


I'll have to take a rain check. 我必須改天再和你約了。

一起跟美國人開槓 S = Steven, M = May

S: I might have to call it a day now.


我想今天就先這樣了。

M: Same here. It's getting late.



我想也是。已經很晚了。

S: Do you have any plans for Friday night?


妳這週五晚上有什麼計劃嗎?

M: Not yet. Are you asking me out, again?


還沒有。你又在約我出去了嗎?

S: Sure! And I do have two tickets to the Lady Gaga concert.


對呀!而且我有兩張女神卡卡的演唱會門票。

M: In that case, count me in!


這樣的話,算我一份!

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Chapter ❸ Holidays & Social Occasions 社交不求人,姐 / 哥就是達人

Unit 2
Celebrities & Gossip
Popular Topics
影視娛樂
熱門話題
03-06

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ celebrity [ sJ`lEbrJtI ] n. 名人;明星


❺ socialite
[ `soSJ"lZIt ] n. 社交名流;名媛
❻ fan [ fAn ] n. 粉絲
❼ groupie [ `grupi ] n. 追星族
❽ social media  社群媒體

常 ❾


reality show  真人實境秀
tabloid [ `tAblOId ] n. 八卦小報
rumor [ `rumK ] n. 謠言

PAN Photo Agency /


Shutterstock.com
春 ⓬


gossip [ `gasJp ] n. 八卦傳言
scandal [ `skAndL ] n. 醜聞
scoop [ skup ] n. 獨家消息



paparazzi [ "papJ`ratsI ] n. 狗仔隊

exclusive [ Ik`sklusIv ] a. 獨家的


⓰ popular [ `papyJlK ] a. 受歡迎的 ❸ plastic surgery  整形手術
⓱ viral [ `vZIrJl ] a. 廣為瘋傳的
⓲ sensational [ sEn`seSJnL ] n. 轟動的
⓳ overnight [ `ovK"nZIt ] a.
一夜之間的;極快的
⓴ hit [ hIt ] n. 風行一時的事物;點擊數
㉑ A-list [ `e "lIst ] a. A 咖的 & n. 一線明星
㉒ has-been [ `hAs "bIn ] n. 過氣明星
㉓ big-headed [ "bIg `hEdId ] a. 大頭症的
㉔ subscribe [ sJb`skrZIb ] vi. 追蹤訂閱 ❹ facelift [ `fes"lIft ] n. 臉部拉皮手術

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Unit ❷ Popular Topics 熱門話題

美國人都這樣說

八卦來源 專欄

Many tabloids have a gossip column. 很多小報都有八卦專欄。


I subscribe to several websites. 我訂閱了數個網站。
Actors have a love-hate relationship with the paparazzi.
演員們對狗仔隊又愛又恨。

社交名流 愛恨交織的感受

Adele is an A-list celebrity. 愛黛兒是位 A 咖名人。


The reality show star is very popular. 那位真人實境秀明星很受歡迎。

花邊新聞


A celebrity photograph has gone viral.
A has-been is at the center of the scandal.
這張明星的照片被瘋狂傳播。
一位過氣明星正陷在醜聞風暴中心。
A socialite was responsible for spreading rumors.


這些謠言的散播與一位社交名媛有關。

對某事承擔責任

一起跟美國人開槓

J = Jessie, M = Marvin

J: Did you see that nude photograph of the celebrity with a groupie?
妳看過那個明星和粉絲的那張裸照了嗎?

M: Yes, but I ignore rumors about celebrities.


看過了,但我都會刻意忽略有關名人的謠言。

J: But the photograph in the tabloids was of


an A-list actor.
但那份小報上刊登的是一張 A 咖明星的照片耶。

M: A-list actor? It was someone who


appeared on a reality show!
A 咖明星?那只是隨便一個出現在真人實境秀上的人而已啦!

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Chapter ❸ Holidays & Social Occasions 社交不求人,姐 / 哥就是達人

Unit 3
Wedding Parties
Social Occasions
婚宴派對
社交場合
03-07

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ groom [ grum ] n. 新郎 ❷ bride [ brZId ] n. 新娘


❻ bachelor [ `bAtSJlK ] n. 單身漢
❼ bachelorette
[ "bAtSJlJ`ret ] n. 單身女子
❽ newlyweds
[ `nulI"wEdz ] n. 新婚夫妻

常 ❾


groomsman
[ `grumzmJn ] n. 男儐相
best man  伴郎
⓫ bridesmaid

❸ ring bearer  戒童 ❹

flower girl  花童

[ `brZIdz"med ] n. 女儐相
maid of honor  伴娘




wedding ceremony  結婚典禮
honeymoon [ `hVnI"mun ] n. 蜜月
anniversary [ "AnJ`vRsJrI ] n. 紀念日

⓰ invitation [ "InvJ`teSJn ] n. 邀請;請帖
❺ bachelor / bachelorette party
⓱ reception [ rI`sEpSJn ] n. 接待處;慶祝會
單身派對
⓲ banquet [ `bAGkwIt ] n. 宴會
⓳ buffet [ bJ`fe ] n. 自助餐
⓴ church [ tSRtS ] n. 教堂
㉑ altar [ `OltK ] n. 聖壇
㉒ tuxedo [ tVk`sido ] n. 男士晚禮服
㉓ wedding gown  結婚禮服
㉔ bouquet [ bu`ke ] n. 捧花;花束
㉕ vow [ `vZU ] n. 誓約

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Unit ❸ Social Occasions 社交場合

美國人都這樣說

婚禮人員
The best man assists the groom. 伴郎協助新郎。
The bride's sister is the flower girl. 新娘的妹妹是花童。
The bride and the groom repeat the vows. 新娘和新郎覆誦誓約。

婚禮典禮
Our wedding ceremony will be held in a church. 我們的結婚典禮將在教堂舉行。
You may now kiss the bride. 你現在可以親吻新娘了。

單身派對與婚禮派對
Will you have a bachelorette party? 你會舉行單身派對嗎?


200 guests attended our wedding reception.
The newlyweds are on their honeymoon.
我們的婚宴有兩百位賓客出席。
這對新婚夫妻正在度蜜月。

一起跟美國人開槓

R = Ron, J = Jane

R: John wants me to be the best man at his wedding.


約翰想讓我在婚禮上當他的伴郎。

J: Really? Did you say yes?


真的嗎?你答應了嗎? 藤
R: I did, but I don't want to host a wedding.
答應了,但我不想要主持婚禮。

J: You only need to assist the groom at


the bachelor party and make sure he
is at the altar on time.
你只需要幫忙新郎辦單身派對和確保他準時
抵達聖壇前就好了。

R: Really? That sounds easy.


是唷?聽起來很簡單。

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Chapter ❸ Holidays & Social Occasions 社交不求人,姐 / 哥就是達人

Unit 4
Valentine's Day
Holidays ( I )
情人節
重要節日(一)
03-10

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ lovebirds [ `lVv"bRds ] n. 熱戀情侶


❺ valentine [ `vAlJntZIn ] n.
情人
❻ darling [ `darlIG ] n. 親愛的
❼ sweetheart [ `swit"hart ] n.
甜心

常 ❽


honey [ `hVnI ] n. 寶貝;蜜糖
rose [ roz ] n. 玫瑰
love letter  情書

❷ candlelit dinner  燭光晚餐 春 ⓫



serenade [ "sErJ`ned ] n.
小夜曲
wine [ wZIn ] n. 葡萄酒
diamond [ `dZImJnd ] n. 鑽石



ring [ rIG ] n. 戒指
gaze [ gez ] vi. 注視;凝視

⓰ wink [ wIGk ] vi. 眨眼 ❸ pop the question  求婚
⓱ flirt [ flRt ] vi.
調情;打情罵俏
⓲ admire [ Jd`mZIr ] vt. 欣賞;愛慕
⓳ public display of affection / PDA
公然放閃
⓴ fancy [ `fAnsI ] a. 豪華的
㉑ lovesick [ `lVv"sIk ] a. 害相思病的
㉒ lovey-dovey [ `lVvI "dVvI ] a. 多情纏綿的
㉓ touchy-feely [ `tVtSI "filI ] a. 多愁善感的 ❹ get down on one knee  求婚

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Unit ❹ Holidays ( I ) 重要節日(一)

美國人都這樣說

情侶愛稱
I love you, darling! 我愛你,親愛的!
How was work today, sweetheart? 今天工作還好嗎,甜心?
Honey, I'm home! 寶貝,我回來了!

形容情侶
Those two are always so lovey-dovey. 他們兩個總是這麼卿卿我我。
I'm not a touchy-feely type of person. 我不是那種多愁善感的人。
PDAs in the office are not acceptable. 在辦公室裡放閃是不恰當的。
Teresa is flirting with Colin again. 可接受的 泰瑞莎又再跟柯林調情了。
The two lovebirds are kissing. 那對熱戀的情侶正在接吻。

一起跟美國人開槓

C = Colin, T = Teresa

小甜心,我回來了!情人節快樂!

C: Sweetheart, I'm home! Happy Valentine's Day!

T: Thank you, honey. Will you sing me a serenade under the moonlight,
tonight?
謝謝你,寶貝。今晚你可以在月光下唱一首情歌給我聽嗎?

C: Of course, and here is a love letter
I wrote for you.
當然可以,而且我還寫了一封情書給妳。

T: Wow! I love it when you are so


lovey-dovey!
哇!我好喜歡這樣充滿愛意的你!

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Chapter ❸ Holidays & Social Occasions 社交不求人,姐 / 哥就是達人

Unit 5
Halloween
Holidays ( II )
萬聖節
重要節日(二)
03-13

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ devil ❸ witch
[ `dEvL ] n. [ wItS ] n.
惡魔
女巫

❷ vampire
[ `vAmpZIr ] n.


吸血鬼




ghost [ gost ] n. 鬼魂
zombie [ `zambI ] n. 殭屍
mummy [ `mVmI ] n. 木乃伊
春 ⓰


bat [ bAt ] n. 蝙蝠
cobweb [ `kab"wEb ] n. 蜘蛛網
costume [ `kastum ] n. 特殊服裝



werewolf [ `wEr"wUlf ] n. 狼人
goblin [ `gablIn ] n. 小妖怪
monster [ `manstK ] n. 怪物
藤 ⓳


coward [ `kZUKd ] n. 膽小鬼;懦夫
spooky [ `spukI ] a. 陰森恐怖的
frightened [ `frZItNd ] a. 受驚的;害怕的
⓭ skeleton [ `skElJtN ] n. 骷髏頭 ㉒ haunted [ `hOntId ] a. 鬧鬼的
⓮ Death [ dEH ] n. 死神 ㉓ creative [ krI`etIv ] a. 有創意的
⓯ sickle [ `sIkL ] n. 鐮刀 ㉔ trick or treat  不給糖就搗蛋

❹ jack-o'-lantern
[ "djAk J `lAntJn ] n.
南瓜燈

❺ carve [ karv ] ❻ pumpkin [ `pVmpkIn ] n.


vi. & vt. 雕刻 南瓜

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Unit ❺ Holidays ( II ) 重要節日(二)

美國人都這樣說

萬聖節裝扮
裝扮
I will dress up as a monster. 我會裝扮成一隻怪獸。
Your skeleton costume looks scary. 你的骷髏頭裝看起來真可怕。
Ghost costumes are just a white bed sheet. 鬼魂的裝扮只是白床單而已。

萬聖節佈置與遊戲
Those cobwebs look spooky. 這些蜘蛛網看起來真陰森。
Let's decorate the house with bats. 咱們用蝙蝠來裝飾這房子吧。
It's time to go trick or treating. 該玩不給糖就搗蛋遊戲了。
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a pumpkin.
我們用南瓜刻了一顆南瓜燈。


Don't be frightened; the house isn't really haunted.
別害怕,這間房子沒有真的鬧鬼。

一起跟美國人開槓

B = Ben, G = Gina

B: Put on your costume. It's time to go trick or treating.


穿上妳的服裝吧。是時候該玩不給糖就搗蛋的遊戲了。


G: Great! What do we say when people open their front door?
太棒了!那當別人打開他們的前門時,我們該說什麼?

B: Trick or treat, smell my feet; give me


something good to eat!
不給糖就搗蛋,聞聞我的腳丫板;給我好吃的
東西吧!

G: Eww! That's awful. I think I'll just yell,


''Trick or treat!''
唉喲!聽起來真糟。我想我只喊「不給糖就搗蛋」
就好了!

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Chapter ❹ Recreation & Entertainment 人生爽過 爽過人生

Unit 1
Talking about Movies
Movies & Music
討論電影
電影及音樂
04-02

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ premiere [ prI`mIr ] n. 首映
❹ director [ dJ`rEktK ] n. 導演
❺ cast [ kAst ] n. 卡司(演員陣容)
❻ actor [ `AktK ] n.(男)演員
❼ leading [ `lidIG ] a. 主要的
❽ supporting [ sJ`pOrtIG ] a. 配角的

常❾


stand-in [ `stAnd In ] n. 替身
cameo [ `kAmI:o ] n. 客串
plot [ plat ] n. 故事情節

Denis Makarenko /
Shutterstock.com
春⓬


screenplay [ `skrin:ple ] n. 電影劇本
soundtrack [ `sZUnd:trAk ] n. 電影原聲帶
effect [ I`fEkt ] n. 特效
❷ actress [ `AktrIs ] n. 女演員



comedy [ `kamJdI ] n. 喜劇片
chick flick 愛情文藝片

⓱ art house movie 藝術電影
⓲ tearjerker [ `tIr:djRkK ] n.
賺人眼淚的電影
⓳ drama [ `dramJ ] n. 劇情片
⓴ documentary [ :dakyJ`mEntJrI ] n. 紀錄片
㉑ animation [ :AnJ`meSJn ] n. 動畫
㉒ action movie 動作片
㉓ sci-fi movie 科幻片
㉔ horror movie 恐怖片
㉕ fantasy movie 奇幻片 ❸ romantic movie  愛情片

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Unit ❶ Movies & Music 電影及音樂

美國人都這樣說

討論電影
Do you prefer to see comedies or art house movies?
你偏好喜劇片還是藝術電影?
I can't stand chick flicks. 發人深省的 我無法忍受愛情文藝片。
The horror movie was thought-provoking. 這部恐怖電影發人深省。
The soundtrack really touched me. 電影原聲帶真讓我感動。
I simply don't like this genre of movie. 我只是不喜歡這類型的電影。

討論電影要素 類型

The leading actor did a great job. 男主角的演出很棒。


The cameo of Emma Stone was impressive. 艾瑪史東的客串令人印象深刻。

這電影劇情緊湊,卡司強大。 常
The movie has a tight plot and an awesome cast.

Do you know who starred in the movie? 你知道誰主演這部電影嗎?

一起跟美國人開槓
主演


A = Ann, S = Sam

你覺得這部電影怎麼樣? 藤
A: What did you think about the movie?

S: It has a tight plot and an awesome cast.


這電影劇情緊湊,卡司強大。

A: I agree. The cameo of Emma Stone was


impressive.
我同意。艾瑪史東的客串令人印象深刻。

Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock.com


S: Yes! I thought the movie would be lame,
but it turned out amazing.
沒錯!我以為電影會很爛,沒想到棒透了。

A: The 3D effects were stunning as well.


3D 特效也很令人驚艷。

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Chapter ❹ Recreation & Entertainment 人生爽過 爽過人生

Unit 2
Ordering Alcohol
In the Nightclub & Drinks
在夜店 點酒和飲料
04-05

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ on the rocks  加冰塊
❺ happy hour  歡樂時光(減價時光)
❻ round [ rZUnd ] n. 一輪飲料
❼ alcohol [ `AlkJ:hOl ] n. 酒精飲料(不可數)
❽ alcohol content  酒精含量


❾ alcoholic [ :AlkJ`hOlIk ] a. 酒精的
❿ liquor [ `lIkK ] n. 烈酒
⓫ liqueur [ lI`kyur ] n. 利口酒
⓬ vodka [ `vadkJ ] n. 伏特加

❷ whisky [ `wIskI ] n. 威士忌酒


春⓭ rum [ rVm ] n. 蘭姆酒



martini [ mar`tinI ] n. 馬丁尼
gin and tonic 琴湯尼

⓰ on tap 可從水龍頭流出的桶裝啤酒
❸ cocktail [ `kak:tel ] n. 雞尾酒
⓱ draft beer 生啤酒
⓲ dark beer 黑啤酒
⓳ bottled beer 瓶裝啤酒
⓴ full-bodied [ :fUl `badId ] a. 濃烈的
㉑ straight (up) 不加冰塊
㉒ drunk [ drVGk ] a. 酒醉的
㉓ tipsy [ `tIpsI ] a. 微醺的
㉔ black out 暈過去
㉕ hangover [ `hAG:ovK ] n. 宿醉 ❹ margarita [ :margJ`ritJ ] n. 瑪格麗特

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Unit ❷ In the Nightclub 在夜店

美國人都這樣說

點酒
I'd like to see the cocktail menu, please. 我想看看雞尾酒單,麻煩你。
Whiskey on the rocks, thank you. 威士忌加冰塊,謝謝。
May I have a margarita? 能來一杯瑪格麗特嗎?
Pour me two beers, and one martini, please. 請倒兩杯啤酒和一杯馬丁尼給我。

喝掛
This round is on me. 這輪酒我請客。
I'm not drinking alcohol because I'm driving. 我不喝酒因為我要開車。
I'm going to get drunk tonight. 今晚我要大醉一場。
I'm tipsy already. Vodka is too strong for me.
我已經微醺了。伏特加對我來說太烈了。

Take it easy and don't rush it. Appreciate the drink.
慢點,別急。好好品味這飲品。 欣賞,品味

一起跟美國人開槓

D = Daniel, S = Sophie

D: Whisky on the rocks, thank you.


威士忌加冰塊,謝謝。

S: Take it easy and don't rush it.



Appreciate the drink.
慢點,別急。好好品味這飲品。

D: I'm going to get drunk tonight.


今晚我要大醉一場。

S: I'm not drinking alcohol tonight.


I'm driving.
我今晚不喝酒。我要開車。

D: Come on, don't be a party pooper. We can take a taxi home instead.
拜託,別那麼掃興。我們可以改搭計程車回去。

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Chapter ❹ Recreation & Entertainment 人生爽過 爽過人生 ●

Unit 3
Sports & Household Going to the Gym
Entertainment 去健身房
運動與居家娛樂
04-08

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ dumbbell [ `dVm:bEl ] n. 啞鈴
a pair of dumbbells  一對啞鈴

❷ sportswear [ `spOrts:wEr ] n.
運動服裝(統稱,不可數)

常 ❸ sneakers [ `snikKz ] n. 運動鞋


a pair of sneakers  一雙運動鞋


❽ warm up  暖身

flexibility [ :flEksJ`bIlJtI ] n. 柔軟度 ⓰

treadmill [ `trEd:mIl ] n. 跑步機
stepper [ `stEpK ] n. 踏步機
❾ trainer [ `trenK ] n. 教練 ⓲ steam room  蒸氣室



aerobics [ E`robIks ] n. 有氧運動
wrestling [ `rEslIG ] n. 摔角
punching bag  拳擊沙包
藤 ⓳


whirlpool [ `wRl:pul ] n. 按摩浴缸
sweatshirt [ `swEt:SRt ] n. 運動衫
tights [ tZIts ] n. 緊身褲
⓭ sit-up [ `sIt Vp ] n. 仰臥起坐 ㉒ gym bag 運動背包
⓮ squat [ skwat ] n. & vi. 深蹲 ㉓ running shoes 慢跑鞋
⓯ spin / spinning bike  飛輪 ㉔ cleats [ klits ] n. 防滑運動鞋

❹ yoga [ `yogJ ] n.
❻ push-up
瑜珈
[ `pUS Vp ] n.
伏地挺身
❺ yoga mat  
瑜珈墊

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Unit ❸ Sports & Household Entertainment 運動與居家娛樂

美國人都這樣說

運動喜好
I have started wrestling classes. 我開始上摔角課程。
You need to warm up before doing squats. 深蹲前需要暖身。
I do 30 push-ups every day to stay fit.
我每天做三十下伏地挺身來維持身材。

運動用品
I need to buy some new sweatshirts. 我需要買些新的運動服裝。
Where did you get that yoga mat? 你從哪裡拿到瑜珈墊的?
Do you have a gym bag I could borrow? 你有運動背包可以借我嗎?

談論運動設備
These dumbbells are too heavy. 常
Riding spinning bikes burns lots of calories.
這些啞鈴太重了。
騎飛輪可燃燒許多熱量。


I will relax in the whirlpool after my workout. 運動後我會在按摩浴缸放鬆。

一起跟美國人開槓 S = Steve, S = Suzie

妳喜歡有氧課程嗎?

S: I sure did. However, I want to do



S: Did you enjoy the aerobics session?

more yoga to improve my flexibility.


我的確很喜歡。不過,我想多做些瑜珈來
改善我的柔軟度。

S: Me, too. I guess we should also


stretch more.
我也是。我想我們應該還要做更多伸展。

S: That's right. And spend more time warming up.


沒錯。也要花更多時間暖身。

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Chapter ❹ Recreation & Entertainment 人生爽過 爽過人生

Unit 4
Museums
Art & Cultural Activities
博物館
藝文活動
04-11

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ painting [ `pentIG ] n. 畫作
❺ exhibition [ :EksJ`bISJn ] n. 展覽
❻ gallery [ `gAlJrI ] n. 畫廊
❼ guided tour 專人導覽
❽ audio guide 語音導覽


❾ collection [ kJ`lEkSJn ] n. 收藏品
❿ art piece  藝術品
⓫ ancient [ `enSJnt ] a. 古代的
⓬ artifact [ `artI:fAkt ] n. 歷史文物

❷ colorful [ `kVlKfL ] a.
春 ⓭

antique [ :An`tik ] n. 古董
portrait [ `pOrtrIt ] n. 肖像


色彩豐富的

photography [ fJ`tagrJfI ] n. 攝影
藤 ❸ sculpture [ `skVlptSK ] n.
雕像;雕刻

⓰ calligraphy [ kJ`lIgrJfI ] n. 書法
⓱ masterpiece [ `mAstK:pis ] n. 傑作
⓲ fine art 純藝術
⓳ modern art 現代藝術
⓴ contemporary art  
當代藝術
㉑ artist [ `artIst ] n. 藝術家
Vereshchagin Dmitry /
㉒ painter [ `pentK ] n. 畫家 Shutterstock.com

㉓ curator [ kyu`retK ] n. 策展人;館長 ❹ exhibit [ Ig`zIbIt ]


㉔ photographer [ fJ`tagrJfK ] n. 攝影師 vt. 展示 & n. 展覽

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Unit ❹ Art & Cultural Activities 藝文活動

美國人都這樣說

參觀博物館與藝廊
The museum has a guided tour at 3 PM.
博物館下午三點有專人導覽。
Shall we use the audio guide? 我們要不要使用語音導覽?
This is the gallery's most famous sculpture. 這是藝廊最著名的雕像。
An international art festival is on at the moment. 現正舉辦國際藝術節。
The curator is holding a fundraising dinner. 館長正在舉辦募款餐會。

心得分享 募款

This exhibition really opened my eyes.


這項展覽大開我的眼界。


開啟某人眼界
Picasso's works are all great masterpieces.
畢卡索的作品都是偉大傑作。
The gallery's art collection is very colorful. 藝廊的藝術收藏品色彩豐富。

一起跟美國人開槓

I find modern art difficult to understand.

B = Beth, P = Peter
我覺得現代藝術好難理解。


B: Hey, an international art exhibition is on at the moment.
嘿,現正舉辦國際藝術展覽耶。

P: I know! I just came back from the museum.


我知道!我才剛從博物館回來。

B: How was it?


展覽怎麼樣?

P: I loved it! It opened my


eyes to contemporary art.
我超愛!展覽開啟了我對當代藝術的眼界。

B: Apparently, the curator did a great job.


顯然館長策劃得很好。

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Chapter ❹ Recreation & Entertainment 人生爽過 爽過人生

Unit 5
Beach Activities
Outdoor Activities
海邊活動
戶外活動
04-13

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ wave [ wev ] n. 海浪
❺ swimsuit [ `swIm:sut ] n. 泳衣
❻ swim shorts  男性泳褲
❼ bikini [ bI`kInI ] n. 比基尼
❽ snorkeling [ `snOrkLIG ] n. 浮潛


❾ scuba diving [ `skubJ :dZIvIG ] n.
深潛
❿ jet skiing  騎水上摩托車
⓫ Frisbee [ `frIzbI ] n. 飛盤

❷ surf [ sRf ] vi. 衝浪 春 ⓬ lifeguard [ `lZIf:gard ] n. 救生員




drown [ drZUn ] vt. 溺斃 & vi. 淹死
life jacket
locker rooms
救生衣
更衣室
藤 ❸ sunbathe [ `sVn:beT ] vi. 做日光浴
⓰ seashell [ `si:SEl ] n. 貝殼
⓱ float [ flot ] vi. 漂浮
⓲ sandcastle [ `sAnd:kAsL ] n. 沙堡
⓳ sunburned [ `sVn:bRnd ] a. 曬傷的
⓴ heatstroke [ `hit:strok ] n. 中暑
㉑ goggles [ `gagLz ] n. 蛙鏡
㉒ swimwear [ `swim:wEr ] n.
泳裝(統稱,不可數)
㉓ beach umbrella 海灘傘
㉔ beach chair 海灘椅 ❹ suntan [ `sVntAn ] n. 曬成古銅色

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Unit ❺ Outdoor Activities 戶外活動

美國人都這樣說

在海灘
I love sunbathing on the beach. 我超愛在海灘做日光浴。
The boy built a sandcastle. 那男孩堆了個沙堡。
Wear a hat, or you will get heatstroke. 戴個帽子吧,不然會中暑的。

在海水中
The snorkeling is spectacular here. 這邊的浮潛令人嘆為觀止。
Have you ever tried scuba diving? 你有嘗試過潛水嗎?
We have perfect waves to surf today! 今天我們有超棒的海浪可以衝浪!

海灘配備

乘船時應著救生衣。 常
You should wear a life jacket while on the boat.

Where can I rent a beach umbrella?


我可以去哪裡租到海灘傘?
I forgot to bring my goggles.
我忘了帶我的蛙鏡。

一起跟美國人開槓

B: The sun is really hot.



B = Brent, W = Wendy

現在太陽真熱。

W: Yes, it is. I love sunbathing on the beach.


是阿,很熱。我超愛在海灘上做日光浴。

B: Wear a hat, or you'll get sunburned.


戴個帽子吧,不然會曬傷的。

W: We should rent a beach umbrella.


我們應該租個海灘傘。

B: Good idea. We don't want to get heatstroke.


好主意。我們可不想中暑。

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Chapter ❺ Shopping 一卡在手;刷遍全球

Unit 1
Convenience Stores
Shopping Places
便利商店
各類商店
05-01

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ counter [ `kZUntK ] n. 櫃台
❷ barcode scanner  條碼掃瞄機

Sorbis / Shutterstock.com
常 ❸


beverage [ `bEvrIdj ] n. 飲料
lottery ticket  樂透彩券



convenience store
automatic door
便利商店
自動門
春 ⓲


gummy bear  
小熊軟糖
Twizzlers [ `twIzlKz ] n. 扭扭糖
⓫ ATM [ "eti `Em ] n. 自動提款機



ring up  收銀;結帳
pretzel [ `prEtsL ] n. 椒鹽脆餅
digestive biscuit 消化餅
藤 ⓴


licorice [ `lIkJrIs ] n. 甘草糖
Slurpee [ `slR"pi ] n. 思樂冰
bottled water 瓶裝水
⓯ energy bar 能量棒 ㉓ gum [ gVm ] n. 口香糖
⓰ instant noodles 泡麵 ㉔ prepaid card 預付卡

⓱ lollipop [ `lalI"pap ] n. 棒棒糖

❺ taquito ❼ lighter
[ ta`kIto ] n. [ `lZItK ] n.
捲餅 打火機

❻ nachos ❽ cigarette
[ `natSoz ] n. [ `sIgJ"rEt ] n.
墨西哥玉米片 香菸

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Unit ❶ Shopping Places 各類商店

美國人都這樣說

食物
I'll get a taquito for lunch. 我會吃一個捲餅當午餐。
Do you feel like some nachos? 你想吃些墨西哥玉米片嗎?
These pretzels are not salty enough. 這些椒鹽脆餅還不夠鹹。

飲料
A Slurpee is perfect for a hot day. 大熱天喝思樂冰最完美了。
Cold bottled water is in the fridge. 冰的瓶裝水在冰箱裡。
Shall we buy some beverages? 我們要買些飲料嗎?

其他商品與服務
I want to grab a lottery ticket.
We are out of cigarettes. 常
Do you need a pre-paid mobile phone card?
我想去買張樂透彩券。
我們沒有香菸了。
你需要一張手機預付卡嗎?

一起跟美國人開槓 春
L = Larry, H = Hannah

L: Let's stop at the convenience store up ahead.


咱們在前面的便利商店停一會兒吧。

H: OK. Do you feel like some nachos for
lunch?
好。你想吃點墨西哥玉米片當午餐嗎?

L: Hmm... No, I'll get a taquito instead.


嗯……不了,我還是改買個捲餅吃好了。

H: We are out of cigarettes, too.


DeymosHR / Shutterstock.com
我們也沒有香菸了。

L: Already? Oh, that reminds me. I need a lighter.


已經沒了嗎?喔,這倒提醒我了。我也需要買個打火機。

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Chapter ❺ Shopping 一卡在手;刷遍全球

Unit 2
Payment & Shipping
Shopping Procedures
付款與運送
購物流程
05-06

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ debit card  簽帳卡
❺ order [ `OrdK ]
n. 訂單 & vi. & vt. 訂購
❻ purchase [ `pRtSJs ] n. & vt. 購買
❼ payment [ `pemJnt ] n. 金額;款項
❽ bill [ bIl ] n. 帳單;鈔票

常 ❾


check [ tSEk ] n. 支票
lump sum  整筆款項
layaway [ `leJ"we ] n.


分期累計付款(付清款項後取貨)

❷ accept [ Jk`sEpt ] vi. & vt. 接受


⓬ installment plan 分期付款
⓭ membership card 會員卡
⓮ max out  (信用卡)透支;刷爆
⓯ bonus [ `bonJs ] n. 紅利 ❸ deliver [ dI`lIvK ] vi. & vt. 遞送
⓰ account [ J`kZUnt ] n. 帳戶
⓱ transfer [ `trAns:fR ] vt. 轉帳
⓲ wire [ wZIr ] vt. 電匯(錢)
⓳ stock [ stak ] n. 存貨;現貨
⓴ be out of / in stock  缺貨/有貨
㉑ shipment [ `SIpmJnt ] n. 貨物;運送
㉒ shipping [ `SIpIG ] n. 運費
㉓ postage [ `postIdj ] n. 郵資
㉔ handling [ `hAndLIG ] n. 搬運 ❹ package [ `pAkIdj ] n. 包裹

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美國人都這樣說

購買下訂 下訂單
I placed an order for a new phone online. 我在網路上訂了一台新手機。
I'll receive my purchase through the mail. 我會以郵件方式收到訂購商品。
Sorry, this item is currently out of stock. 抱歉,本商品已無存貨。

付款方式
Do you accept debit cards? 你們接受簽帳卡付帳嗎?
I will wire the money immediately. 我會馬上把錢匯給你。
Please transfer the money to my account. 請將錢轉帳到我的帳戶。
I'm sorry; I forgot to pay the bill. 抱歉;我忘了繳帳單了。

郵資與運費

Shipping is free for purchases over $100.
There's a $4.95 postage and handling charge.
訂單滿 100 元免運費。
郵資和搬運費是美金 4.95 元。

一起跟美國人開槓 春
K = Ken, T = Tracy

K: Would you like to make the purchase?


請問您要購買本項商品嗎?

T: Yes, thank you. Do you accept debit cards?
是的,謝謝你。你們接受簽帳卡付款嗎?

K: No, I'm sorry. Could you transfer the money


to my account, please?
我不收簽帳卡,非常抱歉。可以請您將錢轉到我的
帳戶嗎,麻煩了?

T: Certainly. Is the shipping free?


當然可以。請問運費可以免費嗎?

K: I'm afraid not. There is a $4.95 postage and handling charge.


恐怕不行。還會有美金 4.95 元的郵資和搬運費。

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Unit 3
Household Consumables
Daily Necessities
家居消耗品
日常必需品
05-07

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ sanitary napkin 衛生棉

❷ panty liner 衛生護墊

❸ tampon [ `tAmpan ] n. 衛生棉條

❼ tissue [ `tISu ] n. 衛生紙 ⓰ contact lenses  隱形眼鏡


❽ dental floss  牙線 ⓱ condom [ `kandJm ] n. 保險套
❾ toothpick [ `tuH"pIk ] n. 牙籤 ⓲ plastic wrap 保鮮膜
❿ mouthwash [ `mZUH"wOS ] n. 漱口水 ⓳ aluminum foil 鋁箔紙
⓫ deodorant [ di`odJrJnt ] n. 體香劑 ⓴ insecticide [ In`sEktJ"sZId ] n. 殺蟲劑
⓬ napkin [ `nApkIn ] n. 餐巾紙 ㉑ battery [ `bAt (J )rI ] n. 電池
⓭ comb [ kom ] n. 梳子 ㉒ trash bag 垃圾袋
⓮ sunblock [ `sVnblak ] n. 防曬油 ㉓ wet wipe 濕紙巾
⓯ sunscreen [ `sVn"skrin ] n. 防曬油 ㉔ disposable wipe  拋棄式紙巾

❹ razor blade
刮鬍刀刀片 ❻ antiperspirant
[ "AntI`pRspKJnt ] n.
❺ shaving foam 止汗劑
刮鬍泡

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Unit ❸ Daily Necessities 日常必需品

美國人都這樣說

個人衛生用品
I don't have any razor blades. 我沒有刮鬍刀刀片了。
You stink! Use some deodorant! 你好臭喔!抹點體香劑吧!
I need to change my tampon. 我需要更換棉條。

清潔用品
Wipe the bathtub with a disposable wipe. 用拋棄式紙巾來擦拭浴缸。
Take out the trash and replace the trash bag. 把垃圾拿出來再換上垃圾袋。
Clean your face with a wet wipe. 用濕紙巾擦一下你的臉。

廚房用品
Please put plastic wrap over the leftover. 請用保鮮膜封住剩菜。
I cooked the potatoes in aluminum foil. 我用鋁箔紙把馬鈴薯包著煮。

一起跟美國人開槓 N = Natalie, B = Ben

N: You stink! Use some deodorant!


你好臭喔!抹一點體香劑吧!

B: I'm sorry. I didn't have time for a shower this morning, so I had to clean
myself with a wet wipe.
我很抱歉。我今天早上沒有時間沖澡,所以我
只能用濕紙巾幫自己擦澡。

N: And your breath smells! Did you brush


your teeth?
而且你還有口臭耶!你有刷牙嗎?

B: No, I did use the mouthwash, though.


沒有,但是我確實有用漱口水呀。

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Unit 4
Bottoms
Fashion & Trends ( I )
下著款式
潮流時尚(一)
05-11

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ jumpsuit [ `djVmpsut ] n. 連身褲


❹ trousers [ `trZUzKz ] n. 褲子
❺ shorts [ `SOrts ] n. 短褲
❻ skinny jeans  緊身牛仔褲
❼ straights [ strets ] n. 直筒褲
❽ flares [ flErz ] n.

常 ❾
喇叭褲
tapered pants  
老爺褲,AB 褲
❿ chinos [ `tSinoz ] n.

❷ ripped jeans  刷破牛仔褲 春 卡其褲




leggings [ `lEgIGz ] n. 內搭褲
pantyhose [ `pAntI"hoz ] n. 連褲襪
sports pants 運動褲
藤 ❸ tutu [ `tutu ] n. 澎澎裙
⓮ harem pants 飛鼠褲
⓯ slacks [ slAks ] n. 寬鬆長褲
⓰ culottes [ ku`lats ] n. 褲裙;寬褲
⓱ miniskirt [ `mInIskRt ] n. 迷你裙
⓲ A-line skirt A 字裙
⓳ pleated skirt 百褶裙
⓴ jumper skirt 連身背心裙
㉑ gown [ gZUn ] n. 女禮服
㉒ overall [ `ovKOl ] n. 連身吊帶衣
㉓ sundress [ `sVn"drEs ] n. 無袖小洋裝

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美國人都這樣說

褲裝搭配
You look good in those skinny jeans! 妳穿這條緊身牛仔褲很好看!
I heard that the flares are coming back. 聽說喇叭褲又流行起來了。
I'm wearing culottes to hide my fat. 我穿寬褲來藏我的肥肉。

裙裝搭配
It's a little too much to wear tutus on the street.
穿澎澎裙上街有點太招搖了。
She's showing off her legs with the miniskirt. 她穿迷你裙來炫耀長腿。
Summer is the season for sundresses. 夏天是穿無袖小洋裝的季節。

連身衣著

Mary made her jumpsuit look so sexy. 瑪麗把連身褲穿得很性感。
Quit wearing those overalls and get some serious clothes.


不要再穿連身工作褲了,去買些正式的衣服吧。

一起跟美國人開槓 V = Vincent, S = Serena

嘿,妳穿這件緊身牛仔褲真好看! 藤
V: Hey, you look good in those skinny jeans!

S: Thanks. It took me a while thinking about if I should


wear my jumpsuit, flares or skinny jeans.
謝謝。我還花了一點時間決定到底要穿我的連身褲、喇叭褲還是
緊身牛仔褲。

V: Jumpsuits and flares are a little dated.


連身褲和喇叭褲都有點過時了耶。

S: Not at all! The magazine says they are coming back


this season!
一點都不會!雜誌上說這些單品這一季又要再流行起來了呢!

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Unit 5
Accessories ( II )
Fashion & Trends ( II )
配件(二)
潮流時尚(二)
05-14

美國人天天用的字詞
❶ bracelet ❷ necklace
[ `breslJt ] n. [ `nEklIs ] n.
手鍊 項鍊

❼ choker [ `tSokK ] n. 頸鍊
❽ chain [ `tSen ] n. 鍊子
❾ pendant [ `pEndJnt ] n. 墜飾

常 ❿


locket [ `lakIt ] n. 盒式項鍊
bangle [ `bAGgL ] n. 手環
sunglasses [ `sVn"glAsIz ] n. 太陽眼鏡
⓭ shawl [ SOl ] n. 披肩

❸ earrings [ `Ir"rIGs ] n. 耳環 春 ⓮ brooch [ brotS ] n. 胸針



jewelry [ `djuJlrI ] n. 珠寶
pearl [ pRl ] n. 珍珠
藤 ❹ shoulder bag  肩背包
⓱ sapphire [ `sAfZIr ] n. 藍寶石
⓲ ruby [ `rubI ] n. 紅寶石
⓳ emerald [ `EmJrJld ] n. 綠寶石;翡翠
⓴ crystal [ `krIstL ] n. 水晶
㉑ bead [ bid ] n. 珠子
㉒ wallet
[ `walIt ] n. 皮夾
㉓ duffle bag  
大帆布防水袋
㉔ briefcase ❺ purse [ pRs ] n. ❻ clutch [ klVtS ] n.
[ `brif"kes ] n. 公事包 女用皮包 晚宴包

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美國人都這樣說

珠寶首飾
I love your brooch! 我喜歡妳的胸針!
Your sunglasses are so cool. 你的太陽眼鏡好酷唷。
Where did you get those earrings? 妳的耳環是在哪裡買的?
You can't wear a choker to a job interview. 參加工作面試時不能戴頸鍊。
Does this shawl go with these beads? 這件披肩和這些珠飾搭嗎?
I have a photo of my mother in a locket. 我的盒式項鍊裡有張我母親的照片。

包包配件 和……相配和諧
合約
The contract is in my briefcase. 合約在我的公事包裡面。
Can I put my wallet in your purse? 我可以把皮夾放到妳的皮包裡嗎?


Please don't put your dirty duffle bag on the table.
請不要把你髒髒的帆布袋放到桌上。

一起跟美國人開槓

O = Olivia, S = Shaw

這件披肩和這些珠飾搭嗎? 藤
O: Does this shawl go with these beads?

S: It's perfect! And your sunglasses look so


cool.
搭得很完美!還有妳的太陽眼鏡好酷唷。

O: Thank you! What about my diamond


earrings?
謝謝你!那我的鑽石耳環呢?

S: I'm sorry, but I think they clash with your


pearl necklace.
很抱歉,但我覺得耳環和妳的珍珠項鍊有點撞到了。

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Chapter ❻ Traveling 出國來場豔遇吧!

Unit 1
Itinerary & Accommodations
Travel Plans
行程與住宿
旅行規劃
06-01

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ vacation [ ve`keSJn ] n. 假期
❼ arrange [ J`rendj ] vt. 安排,籌備
❽ budget [ `bVdjIt ] n. 預算 & vt. 安排開支
❾ pre-book [ pri `bUk ] vi. & vt. 預訂
❿ peak season 旺季


⓫ off season 淡季
⓬ travel agency 旅行社
⓭ package tour 套裝行程
⓮ walking tour 城市散步

❷ luxury
[ `lVkSJrI ] n.
豪華
❸ destination

[ :dEstJ`neSJn ] n.
目的地
⓯ all-inclusive [ :Ol In`klusIv ] a. 全包的



special deal
guide book
優惠價
旅遊指南
藤 ❹ attraction
[ J`trAkSJn ] n.
景點(可數)
❺ backpacker
[ `bAk:pAkK ] n.
背包客

⓲ backpacker hostel 背包客棧


⓳ hostel [ `hastL ] n. 青年旅社
⓴ capsule hotel  膠囊旅館
㉑ guesthouse [ `gEst:hZUs ] n.
小型民宿
㉒ homestay [ `homste ] n. 寄宿家庭
㉓ half board 半食宿
㉔ full board 全食宿
㉕ self-catering [ :sElf `ketJrIG ] a.
自己料理的 ❻ abroad [ J`brOd ] n. 國外 & adv. 在國外

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美國人都這樣說

決定要去哪
I've never been abroad. 我從沒出國過。
I'm taking a package tour of Canada. 我要參加加拿大的旅遊行程。
Paris will be too expensive during the peak season.
在旺季去巴黎會太貴。

預算規劃
How much is your budget for accommodations? 你住宿的預算是多少?
We can only afford to stay at a backpacker hostel.
我們只負擔得起住背包旅社。
I got a special deal at a guesthouse. 我有一間小型民宿的優惠。

住宿安排

I booked my vacation through a travel agency. 我透過旅行社預訂了假期。
You will need to pre-book your stay.


你會需要預訂你的住宿處。
I have arranged to stay with friends while I'm in Tokyo.
我已安排在東京時住在朋友那兒。

一起跟美國人開槓

T: Have you ever been abroad?



T = Tina, J = Joseph

你曾出過國嗎?

J: Lots of times. In fact, I've booked a


tour of Tokyo next month.
很多次了。其實,我已訂了下個月的東京行程。

T: How much is your budget for


accommodations?
你住宿的預算是多少?

J: Zero. I've arranged to stay with friends.


零元。我已經安排要住在朋友那兒了。

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Unit 2
On the Airplane
Going to the Airport
飛機上
搭飛機
06-05

美國人天天用的字詞

Dmitry Birin / Shutterstock.com


❶ overhead compartment
頭頂置物箱

❷ cabin [ `kAbJn ] n. 機艙
❸ economy class 經濟艙

❹ flight attendant


空服員

❺ personal entertainment system


個人娛樂系統


passenger boarding bridge  
登機橋
pilot [ `pZIlJt ] / captain [ `kAptJn ] n.
春 ⓰


legroom [ `lEg:rum ] n. 置腿空間
window shade
oxygen mask
遮光板
氧氣罩


飛行員/機長
⓳ turbulence [ `tRbyJlJns ] n. 亂流
⓫ flight-attendant call button  
空服員服務按鈕 ⓴ reading light 閱讀燈

⓬ head flight attendant ㉑ in-flight magazine 機上雜誌


(飛機)座艙長 ㉒ beverage cart 飲料推車
⓭ first class 頭等艙 ㉓ blanket [ `blAGkIt ] n. 小毯子
⓮ reclining seat 可斜躺的座位 ㉔ take off 起飛
⓯ aisle seat 走道座位 ㉕ landing [ `lAndIG ] n. 降落,著陸

❻ window seat
靠窗座位
❽ business class
❼ tray table 商務艙
置物桌

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Unit ❷ Going to the Airport 搭飛機

美國人都這樣說

登機
Would you like the window seat or the aisle seat?
您要靠窗還是走道座位?
Put your carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment.
將手提行李放入頭頂置物箱。
I wish I could afford a first-class seat. 我真希望我能負擔得起頭等艙。

搭飛機中
We are about to hit some turbulence. 我們即將遇到亂流。
Do you mind if I close the window shade? 介意我關上遮光板嗎?
My tray table is not working. 我的置物桌壞了。

機上職員
This is your captain speaking.
常 這是機長廣播。


Press the flight-attendant call button if you require assistance.
需要協助時請按空服員服務按鈕。
The head flight attendant is in charge of the flight attendants.
座艙長負責管理空服員。

一起跟美國人開槓

T = Tim, B = Beryl

T: Do you mind if I close the window shade?


介意我關上遮光板嗎?

B: Not at all. Don't you want to see the


view when we take off?
完全不會。你難道不想看看起飛的風景嗎?

T: I can't look because I'm scared of flying,


especially taking off and landing.
我無法看,因為我很怕搭飛機,尤其是起飛和降落的時候。

B: Oh, I love flying, except for when the plane flies through turbulence.
喔,除了飛機飛過亂流時之外,我很愛搭飛機。

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Unit 3
Checking In
Hotels
入住
飯店
06-07

美國人天天用的字詞

❼ lobby [ `labI ] n. 大廳
❽ front desk  櫃台
❾ check-out time 退房時間
❿ fill out / fill in... 填寫(表格等)
⓫ reservation number  預約代碼
⓬ business rate  商務價格

常 ⓭


swipe [ swZIp ] vt. 刷(磁卡)
credit card slip  刷卡單
sign [ sZIn ] vt. & vi. 簽名
❶ double bed
雙人床


double room
雙人房


signature [ `sIgnJtSK ] n. 簽名

front desk ❹ reception


⓱ twin beds 兩張單人床 clerk [ rI`sEpSJn ] n.
⓲ king-sized bed 特大號床 櫃台人員 接待處

⓳ suite [ swit ] n.(飯店的)套房


⓴ single room 單人房
㉑ deluxe room 豪華客房
㉒ standard room 標準客房
㉓ complimentary
[ :kamplJ`mEntJrI ] a. 免費贈送的
㉔ breakfast voucher 早餐券
㉕ parking pass 停車證

❺ key card ❻ check-in time


開門用磁卡 入住時間

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Unit ❸ Hotels 飯店

美國人都這樣說

登記報到
Please fill out the registration form. 請填寫這張入住表格。
Could I have your reservation number, please? 能請您提供預約代碼嗎?
I need your signature here, please. 我需要請您在此簽名。

詢問房型與服務
I would like to reserve a double room, please.
我想預訂一間雙人房,麻煩您。
How much is a deluxe room? 豪華客房要多少錢?
Is there a complimentary breakfast? 有提供免費早餐嗎?

付費
Will I be charged the business rate?
I will swipe your credit card.
常 是以商務價格收費嗎?
我會刷您的信用卡。


Please sign the credit card slip. 請在信用卡單上簽名。

一起跟美國人開槓 C = Clerk, G = Guest

C: Welcome to the Milton Hotel.


歡迎光臨米爾頓飯店。

G: Thanks. Here is my reservation number.
謝謝。這是我的預約代碼。

C: Thank you. Could you please


fill out the registration form?
謝謝您。能請您填寫這張登記表嗎?

G: Sure. Is there a complimentary breakfast?


當然。你們是否提供免費早餐呢?

C: Yes, there is. Here is your breakfast voucher.


有的,我們有提供。這就是您的早餐券。

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Unit 4
Ultimate Travel Bucket List
On a Trip
終極旅遊清單
旅行中
06-12

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ wreck diving  沉船潛水
❹ adventure tourism 探險旅遊
❺ extreme tourism 極限旅遊
❻ space tourism 太空旅遊
❼ eco-tourism 生態旅遊


❽ ghost tour 尋鬼之旅
❾ round-the-world trip 環球之旅
❿ Oktoberfest [ :ak`tobK:fEst ] n.
慕尼黑啤酒節

⓫ swim with sharks 和鯊魚游泳


春 ❷ the Northern / Southern Lights
北/南極光




whale-watching 賞鯨


flyboarding [ `flZI:bOrdIG ] n. 水上飛板
hot-air ballooning 搭熱氣球
⓯ skydiving [ `skZI:dZIvIG ] n. 跳傘
⓰ bungee jumping 高空彈跳
⓱ zorbing [ `zOr:bIG ] n. 滾人球 ❸ overwater bungalow
⓲ Orient Express 東方快車 水上度假別墅
⓳ Trans-Siberian Railway  西伯利亞鐵路
⓴ ice hotel  冰宮
㉑ igloo [ `Iglu ] n. 冰屋
㉒ teepee [ `tipi ] n.(印地安人的)圓錐帳篷
㉓ tree-house hotel  樹屋旅館
㉔ safari [ sJ`farI ] n.(野生動物的)探險旅行

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Unit ❹ On a Trip 旅行中

美國人都這樣說

特殊觀光
Space tourism will offer the ultimate adventure.
太空旅遊將有極致的冒險。
My dream is to go on a round-the-world trip. 環球之旅是我的夢想。
Eco-tourism is popular with environmentalists. 生態旅遊受到環保人士的歡迎。

極限探險 人生清單

I'm saving up to go on an African safari. 我在存錢要去非洲的野生動物探險。


Whale-watching is at the top of my bucket list. 賞鯨是我必玩清單的第一項。
I want to try skydiving, although I'm scared of heights.
我想試試跳傘,不過我怕高。

特別住宿體驗 常
Staying at the ice hotel was a dream come true. 住在冰宮裡簡直是美夢成真。


I can't wait to stay in an overwater bungalow. 我等不及要住水上度假別墅了。
I can tick staying in a teepee off my bucket list.
我可以在必玩清單裡的住圓錐帳篷打勾了。

一起跟美國人開槓

B = Brian, A = Annie

B: Whale-watching is at the top of my bucket list.


賞鯨是我必玩清單的第一項。

A: Same here! I would also love to try


skydiving.
我也是!我也想要嘗試跳傘。

B: Really? I'm scared of heights, but space


tourism is my ultimate dream.
是嗎?我很怕高,但太空旅遊是我的極致夢想。

A: You'll need a lot of money before you


can tick that off your bucket list.
你得需要大把銀子才能在必玩清單上勾選那一項。

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Chapter ❻ Traveling 出國來場豔遇吧!

Unit 5
Sharing Experiences
Accidents & Going Home & Souvenirs
旅途意外與回國 分享經驗與紀念品
06-15

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ picture-perfect [ :pIktSK `pRfEkt ] a.


如相片般完美的
❺ recover [ rI`kVvK ] vi. & vt. 恢復
❻ fill sb in  告訴某人
❼ display [ dI`sple ] vt. 展示
❽ souvenir [ :suvJ`nIr ] n. 紀念品

常 ❾


a little something  小禮物
lowlight [ `lo:lZIt ] n. 最糟的部分
regret going...  後悔去……



spectacular [ spEk`tAkyJlK ] a.
⓬ a complete waste of time  
完全是浪費時間


壯觀的;極好的

⓭ overpriced [ :ovK`prZIst ] a. 過於昂貴的


❸ memorable time  難忘的時光
⓮ miserable [ `mIz (J )rJbL ] a. 糟糕的
⓯ highlight [ `hZI:lZIt ] n. 最精彩之處
⓰ recommend [ :rEkJ`mEnd ] vt. 推薦
⓱ exceed one's expectations  
超乎某人期待
⓲ worth [ wRH ] prep. 有……的價值
& n. 價值
⓳ glamorous [ `glAmJrJs ] a. 有魅力的
⓴ disaster [ dI`zAstK ] n. 糟糕透頂
㉑ the time of sb's life   ❹ once-in-a-lifetime experience
某人一生中最愉快的時光 一生僅一次的體驗

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Unit ❺ Accidents & Going Home 旅途意外與回國

美國人都這樣說

分享好經驗
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 那是一生只有一次的體驗。
Paris exceeded my expectations. 巴黎超乎我的期待。
Surfing was the highlight of our journey. 我們旅途中最精采的部分是衝浪。
Most of Canada was picture-perfect. 加拿大多數地區就像相片般完美。

分享不好的經驗
I'm suffering from jet lag. 我有時差。
Disneyland was a complete waste of time. 去迪士尼樂園完全是浪費時間。
Being mugged was the lowlight of the trip. 被搶是旅行中最糟的部分。
The hotel we stayed in was overpriced. 我們住的旅館太貴了。

送禮和紀念品 常
Here is a little something from New Zealand. 這是從紐西蘭帶來的小禮物。


I brought back a souvenir teaspoon from Berlin. 我從柏林帶回了紀念茶匙。

一起跟美國人開槓 O = Oliver, M = Mandy

這是從紐約帶來的小禮物。 藤
O: Here is a little something from New York.

M: Oh, how kind of you! What was the highlight of your trip?
喔,你真好!旅行中最精彩的部分是什麼?

O: I guess seeing the Statue of Liberty was


a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
我覺得看自由女神像是一生只有一次的體驗。

M: What was the lowlight?


最糟的部分呢?

O: Returning home; I'm suffering from jet


lag.
回家;我有時差。

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Chapter ❼ Transportation 跟我一起趴趴走 ~

Unit 1
Subways & Trains
Mass Transportation
火車與地鐵
大眾交通
07-02

美國人天天用的字詞

Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com


❶ timetable
[ `tZIm"tebL ] n. 時刻表
❷ conductor [ kJn`dVktK ] n.
列車長

❸ platform [ `plAt"fOrm ] n.


月台

❼ railroad [ `rel"rod ] n. 鐵路;鐵路系統 ⓱ couchette [ ku`SEt ] n.(坐臥兩用)摺





country train
freight train
driverless train
縱貫列車
貨運列車
無人列車
春 ⓲
疊式臥舖
couchette compartment  
摺疊式臥舖車廂
⓳ track [ trAk ] n. 鐵軌



subway [ `sVb"we ] n. 地鐵
carriage [ `kArIdj ] n. 火車車廂
car [ kar ] n. 火車車廂
藤 ⓴


hub [ hVb ] n. 中心;樞紐
off-peak [ "Of `pik ] a. 離峰期的
train engineer 火車司機
⓮ dining car  餐車
㉓ station master 火車站站長
⓯ sleeper [ `slipK ] n. 臥舖
㉔ All aboard!  
⓰ sleeping-car  臥舖車廂 所有乘客都上車了!要開車了!

❹ grade crossing
平交道

❺ high-speed rail
高速鐵路

❻ boom gate
平交道柵欄

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美國人都這樣說

火車與車廂種類
The high-speed rail is quicker than the country train.
高速鐵路比縱貫列車還要快。
往返接駁
A driverless train shuttles between the two airport terminals.
這列無人列車往返穿梭在機場的兩個航站之間。 航站
The dining car is at the front of the train. 餐車在列車前方。
Our sleeper is in sleeping-car B. 我們的臥舖在 B 節臥舖車廂。

火車建設
Our train leaves from platform 2. 我們的火車在二號月台發車。
延誤
Faulty boom gates have delayed the train.
火車因為故障的平交道柵欄而誤點了。

列車人員
常 制服


The train engineer wears a uniform. 那位火車司機穿著制服。
I'll buy a ticket from the conductor. 我會向列車長買車票。
Ask the station master for a timetable. 去和火車站站長詢問時刻表。

一起跟美國人開槓

H = Henry, W = Winnie

H: Look at the train engineer. His uniform is so sharp.


快看那個火車司機。他的制服看起來好俐落。

W: I thought this was a driverless train.


我以為這是輛無人駕駛的火車。

H: No, that's the monorail.


不是,只有單軌列車才會無人駕駛。

W: Oh, OK. I guess a driverless


high-speed rail wouldn't be safe.
噢,好吧。我想無人駕駛的高速鐵路也
不是很安全。

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Unit 2
Getting a Driver's License
Personal Transportation
考駕照
個人交通
07-06

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ driving instructor
駕訓教練

❷ rookie driver
新手駕駛

❸ driver's license

❻ Department of Motor Vehicles


常 ⓰
駕照

right-hand / left-hand drive



監理站
driver's handbook 駕駛手冊
driving test 路考
春 ⓱

右駕/左駕
right / left turn
three-point turn
右轉/左轉
調頭
❾ written test 筆試 ⓳ complete stop 完全靜止



road rules
license plate
learner's permit
道路規範
車牌
實習駕照
藤 ⓴


rolling stop
street parking
change lane
滑動靜止
路邊停車
轉換車道
⓭ L-plate 學車牌 ㉓ signal [ `sIgnL ] n. 信號 & vi. & vt. 打信號
⓮ commercial driver's license / CDL ㉔ check for traffic 確認來車
職業駕照
⓯ international driver's license
國際駕照

❹ park [ park ] vi.


& vt. 停車

❺ back up  倒車
Barry Barnes / Shutterstock.com

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Unit ❷ Personal Transportation 個人交通

美國人都這樣說

駕訓班
Sorry, I'm only a rookie driver. 抱歉,我只是個新手駕駛。
You must put L-plates on your car. 你必須在車前貼學車牌。
Can you recommend a patient driving instructor to me?
你可以幫我推薦一個有耐心的駕訓教練嗎?
A learner's permit will be issued when you pass the written test.
通過筆試之後就可以領到實習駕照。 發佈;頒發

考駕照 路邊

Pull over to the curb. 把車停到路邊。


Please do a three-point turn here. 請在這裡調頭。


Use your arm to signal to other drivers.
Make a complete stop at the stop sign.
Check for traffic before changing lanes.
舉起手臂打信號以提醒其他駕駛。
遇見停止標誌時請完全停止車輛。
換車道前需先確認來車。

一起跟美國人開槓

J: Did you pass the written test?



J = Jessie, M = Mark

你通過筆試了嗎?


M: Yes, I'll do the driving test in three
months.
通過了,我要在接下來的三個月裡考路考。

J: Great. I can recommend a patient


driving instructor.
太好了。我可以推薦你一個很有耐心的駕訓教練。

M: You're not talking about you, right? You totally scared me last time when you
were making a three-point turn!
妳不是在講妳自己吧?妳上次把車調頭的時候簡直把我嚇壞了!

J: Yes. In fact, it is me. I have an international driver's license!


是的。事實上,就是我。我有國際駕照耶!

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Unit 3
Traffic Violations
Traffic Rules & Being Pulled Over
道路規範 交通違規與道路臨檢
07-09

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ pull over 路邊停車

❷ drunk driving 酒駕

常 ❸ impaired [ Im`pErd


(感觀知能)受損的

traffic ticket
] a.

交通罰單


❿ violation [ "vZIJ`leSJn ] n. 違反;違背

infringement [ In`frIndjmJnt ] n. 違規 ⓲


driving without a license
無照駕駛
unregistered [ Vn`rEdjIstKd ] a.
⓫ demerit points  缺失記點



fine [ fZIn ] n. & vt. 罰金
exceed [ Ik`sid ] vt. 超越(法律規定)
fail to ... 未做到(某事)
藤 ⓴

未登記的
vehicle [ `viIkL ] n. 交通工具;車輛
breath test  酒測
㉒ breathalyzer [ `brEHJ"lZIzK ] n.
⓯ give way 讓路 酒測機
⓰ yield [ yild ] vi. 讓路 ㉓ random [ `rAndJm ] a. 隨機的
⓱ license check  檢查駕照 ㉔ on-the-spot  當場的

❺ fasten ❼ speed limit


[ `fAsN ] vt. 速限
繫上;繫緊
❽ speeding
❻ seat belt [ `spidIG ] n.
安全帶 超速

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Unit ❸ Traffic Rules 道路規範

美國人都這樣說

停車臨檢 強制性的
I need you to pull over, sir. 先生,請靠邊停。
打方向燈
This is a compulsory breath test. 這是強制性的酒測。
I'll write you a ticket for failing to indicate. 我會開你沒打方向燈的罰單。
Do you know that you were speeding? 你知道你超速了嗎?
Take a deep breath and blow into the breathalyzer.
深呼吸並往酒測機吹氣。

交通違規
I received an on-the-spot ticket for speeding. 我因為超速而當場收到了一張罰單。
My father has never had a traffic infringement. 我父親從未有交通違規。


You will be fined if you don't slow down!
Michael lost his license for drunk driving.
減速;放慢
你再不慢下來就會被罰錢。
麥可因為酒駕被吊銷駕照。

一起跟美國人開槓

A: I need you to pull over, sir.



A = Amelia, K = Kevin

先生,請靠邊停。

K: Was I speeding?
我超速了嗎?

A: No, this is a random breath test.
沒有,這只是一個隨機的酒測。

K: That's good, because I've never


received a traffic infringement.
那就好,因為我從來沒有交通違規紀錄。

A: Please take a deep breath and blow


into the breathalyzer.
請深呼吸並往酒測機吹氣。

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Unit 4
Gas Stations & Rest Stops
Driving on the Road
加油站與休息站
行車事宜
07-10

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ gas station ❷ gas / fuel cap


加油站 油箱蓋

❼ gas [ gAs ] n. 汽油
❽ gasoline [ `gAsL"in ] n. 汽油(縮寫
成 gas)
❾ petrol [ `pEtrJl ] n. 汽油(英)

常 ❿


regular gas
premium gas
一般汽油
高級汽油
petroleum [ pJ`trolIJm ] n. 石油


⓭ diesel [ `dizL ] n. 柴油
⓮ unleaded [ Vn`lEdId ] a. 無鉛的
❸ attendant ❹ gas pump nozzle
[ J`tEndJnt ] n. 油槍


服務員

⓯ fuel [ `fyuJl ] n. 燃料
⓰ refuel [ "ri`fyuJl ] vi. & vt. 加燃料 ❺ squeegee [ `skwidji ] n. 橡皮刮水器
⓱ fill 'er up 加滿
('er 是 her 的簡寫,指稱愛車)
⓲ tank up 加滿
⓳ passenger's side 乘客側
⓴ driver's side 駕駛側
㉑ mileage [ `mZIlIdj ] n. 里程數
㉒ air pump 打氣機
㉓ check the oil 檢查機油
㉔ rest area 休息區
㉕ rest stop 休息站 ❻ clean the windshield  擦擋風玻璃

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Unit ❹ Driving on the Road 行車事宜

美國人都這樣說

加油站加油
Fill 'er up, thanks. 請加滿,謝謝。
Would you like premium or regular gas? 您想要高級汽油還是一般汽油?
The fuel cap is on the driver's side. 油箱蓋在駕駛側。
Do not smoke at the gas station. 別在加油站抽菸。

加油站服務
I'll ask the attendant to check the oil. 我會請服務員檢查機油。
Could you clean the windshield, please? 可以幫我擦擋風玻璃嗎,麻煩了?
Where's the air pump? 打氣機在哪裡呢?

休息站
I think it's time for a rest stop.
There is a rest area up ahead.
常 我想是時候該去休息站了。
前方有一個休息區。

一起跟美國人開槓 春
C = Customer, A = Attendant

C: Hi, could you fill 'er up, thank you?


嗨,可以幫我加滿嗎,謝謝你?


A: Would you like premium or regular gas?
請問您想要高級汽油還是一般汽油呢?

C: Premium, please. Could you also check


the oil?
高級汽油,麻煩你了。你也可以幫我檢查一下機油嗎?

A: No problem. I'll clean the windshield, too.


沒問題。我也會幫您擦擋風玻璃。

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Unit 5
Traffic Accidents
Accident
事故糾紛
交通意外
07-13

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ rear-end [ `rIr "End ] vt.


追尾撞上

❷ collision [ kJ`lIjJn ] n.
碰撞事故

❸ accident [ `AksJdJnt ] n.


事故;意外

❹ bumper [ `bVmpK ] n.
保險桿

❺ dent [ dEnt ] n. 凹痕

❿ crash [ krAS ] vi. & vt. 撞擊 & n.


車禍事故
春 ⓲

slam on the brakes  緊急煞車
swerve [ swRv ] n. 緊急轉向迴避
⓫ fender bender  輕微車禍事故 ⓴


injury [ `IndjJrI ] n.(身體)受傷
⓬ pile-up [ `pZIl "Vp ] n. 連環追撞事故 ㉑ be in critical condition  情況危急
⓭ hit-and-run [ "hIt Jn `rVn ] a. ㉒ fatality [ fJ`tAlJtI ] n.
肇事逃逸的 (意外事故的)傷亡
⓮ overturn [ "ovK`tRn ] vi. & vt. 翻覆 ㉓ jaws of life  救生鉗
⓯ rollover [ `rol"ovK ] n. 翻車 ㉔ compensation [ "kampJn`seSJn ] n.
⓰ head-on [ "hEd `an ] a. 迎頭相撞的 賠償金
⓱ sideswipe [ `sZId"swZIp ] vt. 擦邊撞擊

❻ airbag
❽ skid marks
[ `Er"bAg ] n. 煞車痕
安全氣囊
❾ skid
❼ whiplash [ skId ] vi.
[ `wIp"lAS ] n. 打滑失控
頸部鞭抽式扭傷

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Unit ❺ Accident 交通意外

美國人都這樣說

事故種類 目擊證人
I had a fender bender in the parking lot. 我在停車場出了點小車禍。
There are no witnesses to the hit-and-run. 那起肇逃沒有任何目擊證人。
I was involved in a pile-up on the freeway. 我在高速公路上被捲進連環車禍。

損傷與傷亡 導致……
The car crash resulted in three fatalities. 這場車禍造成了三起傷亡。
I have whiplash after being rear-ended by a truck.
被大卡車從後面追撞之後,我頸部扭傷了。
Mike is in critical condition following a head-on collision.
麥克在開車被迎頭撞上後,現在情況危急。

預防與救援
I swerved to avoid hitting a dog.
常 我為了不撞到狗而緊急轉向。


The car skidded for several yards. 那輛車失控打滑了好幾碼。
I slammed on the brakes but sideswiped another vehicle.
我緊急踩了煞車,但還是擦邊撞到了另一輛車。

一起跟美國人開槓

C = Camille, A = Adam

C: I was involved in a pile-up on the freeway.


我在高速公路上被捲進了一起連環車禍。

A: Oh, no! Do you have any injuries?


喔,不!妳有受傷嗎?

C: I have whiplash because a van rear-ended me.


因為有一台小貨車從後面追撞我,所以我頸部扭傷了。

A: And how is your car?


那妳的車還好嗎?

C: It has some significant dents.


上面有幾個大凹洞。

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Chapter ❽ On Campus 那些年,我們一起 K 的書

Unit 1
Registration
Registering Courses & Class Regulations
修課 選課與課程規定
08-03

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ attendance [ J`tEndJns ] n. 出席
❸ enroll [ In`rol ] vi. & vt. 註冊
❹ enrollment [ In`rolmJnt ] n.
註冊;登記
❺ prerequisite [ pri`rEkwJzIt ] n.
先決條件

常 ❻


credit [ `krEdIt ] n. 學分
credit transfer  學分抵免
syllabus [ `sIlJbJs ] n. 課程大綱


❾ skip a class  翹課
❿ absence [ `AbsNs ] n. 缺席

⓫ audit [ `OdIt ] vt. 旁聽





time conflict
add a course
drop a course
衝堂
加選
退選

⓯ drop date 退選日期
❷ course load  課程負荷量
⓰ swap a class 交換課程
⓱ approval [ J`pruvL ] n. 同意
⓲ withdraw [ wIT`drO ] vi. 退出
⓳ withdrawal [ wIT`drOJl ] n. 退出
⓴ tuition [ tu`ISJn ] n. 學費(不可數)
㉑ adjustment [ J`djVstmJnt ] n. 調整
㉒ refundable [ rI`fVndJbL ] a. 可退款的
㉓ non-credit course  零學分課程
㉔ semester [ sJ`mEstK ] n. 學期

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Unit ❶ Registering Courses 修課

美國人都這樣說

調整選課
I've decided to drop Math 101. 我決定退選數學 101。
Is it possible to swap a class? 有沒有可能調換課程?
I need to make an enrollment adjustment. 我需要調整我註冊的課。

修課條件
The course fees are refundable. 課程費用可以退款。
You will need approval to add a course. 你需要核准才能加選。
It's too late to withdraw from a course. 你現在要停修課程已經太晚了。

注意事項
You can audit the class first.

Be careful to avoid time conflicts.
Can you handle such a heavy course load?
你可以先旁聽課程。
小心避免衝堂。
你能承受這麼重的課程負擔嗎?

一起跟美國人開槓 春
M = Marla, J = James

M: I want to drop a course.


我想要退選。

J: I think it's too late to make


enrollment adjustments.

我想現在要變更登記的課程太晚了。

M: But my course load is too heavy.


但我的課程負荷量太重了。

J: Then drop the class you are


auditing.
那就退掉妳在旁聽的課。

301
Chapter ❽ On Campus 那些年,我們一起 K 的書

Unit 2
Part-Time Jobs & Internships
Campus Life
打工與實習
校園生活
08-05

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ community service  社區服務
❺ summer plan 暑期計劃
❻ summer job 暑期打工
❼ career center 職涯中心
❽ job board 工作佈告欄


❾ internship [ `IntRnSIp ] n. 實習
❿ off-campus job 校外工作
⓫ mock interview 模擬面試
⓬ work-hour limits 工時限制


❷ volunteer [ :valJn`tIr ] n. 志工
⓭ credit hours 學分時數

⓮ student employment action form


學生就業行動表
藤 ❸ on-campus job  校內工作
⓯ hire packet 報到資料袋
⓰ performance appraisal 績效考核
⓱ minimum wage 最低工資
⓲ cash in hand 現金薪水
⓳ paycheck [ `pe:tSEk ] n. 工資
⓴ tutor [ `tutK ] n. 家教
㉑ research assistant 研究助理

❹ teaching assistant  助教

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Unit ❷ Campus Life 校園生活

美國人都這樣說

工作種類
I'm hoping to do some volunteer work. 我想要做些志工工作。
You may find an on-campus job at the career center.
你可以在職涯中心找到校內工作。
Internships are available at many local businesses.
許多本土企業都有實習機會。

找工作 工匠;技工

I found a cash in hand job with a tradesman. 我找到現金薪水的工匠工作。


I'll see what's available on the job board. 我會看工作佈告欄上有什麼職缺。
Please fill out the forms in your hire packet. 請填寫報到資料袋裡的表格。

常見學生工作 常
Drew works as a tutor on the weekends. 德魯週末時做家教。


Some teaching assistant positions are available online.
網路上有些助教職缺。
I scored a job as a research assistant. 我得到一份研究助理的工作。
獲得;贏得

一起跟美國人開槓

Z = Zoe, J = James
Z: I just scored a job as a math tutor.
我剛得到一個數學家教工作。

J: Congratulations! Was it advertised at


the career center?
恭喜!這是職涯中心公布徵聘的工作嗎?

Z: No, it was on the job board in the cafeteria.


不是,是在學生餐廳的工作佈告欄上。

J: When do you get your first paycheck?


妳什麼時候會收到第一份工資?

Z: I won't get a paycheck. I'll be paid cash in hand.


我不會拿到工資。我會拿到現金薪水。

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Chapter ❽ On Campus 那些年,我們一起 K 的書

Unit 3
Classroom Facilities
Campus Environment
教室設備
校園環境
08-09

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ bulletin board ❸ poster [ `postK ] n.


佈告欄 海報

❷ notebook
[ `not:bUk ] n. ❹ desk [ dEsk ] n.


筆記本

audiovisual equipment / AV  


視聽設備
常 ⓰
書桌

lectern [ `lEktKn ] n. 講桌
⓱ microphone [ `mZIkrJ:fon ] n. 麥克風
❿ projector [ prJ`djEktK ] n. 投影機


overhead projector  投影機
projector / projection screen  
投影螢幕
春 ⓲


cordless microphone  無線麥克風
bookshelf [ `bUk:SElf ] n. 書櫃
group study space  團體學習區


㉑ world map  世界地圖
⓭ laser pointer  雷射筆
㉒ chart [ tSart ] n. 圖表
⓮ whiteboard [ `wZIt:bOrd ] n. 白板
㉓ handbook [ `hAnd:bUk ] n. 手冊
⓯ interactive whiteboard  
互動式白板 ㉔ textbook [ `tEkst:bUk ] n. 教科書
㉕ drinking fountain  飲水機

❺ teaching aids  教具 ❼ blackboard [ `blAk:bOrd ] n. 黑板

❻ globe [ glob ] n. 地球儀 ❽ science equipment  科學器材

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Unit ❸ Campus Environment 校園環境

美國人都這樣說

電腦器材
Do you know how to turn on the projector? 你知道怎麼打開投影機嗎?
The professor lost his laser pointer. 教授搞丟他的雷射筆了。
The projector screen is retractable. 投影螢幕是可伸縮的。

教具和教室陳設 可伸縮的

The cordless microphone's battery is dead. 無線麥克風的電池沒電了。


I prefer to teach from behind the lectern. 我偏好在講桌後面教課。
Could someone help me to clean the whiteboard?
有人能幫我擦白板嗎?

學生資源

數據

This chart clearly explains the figures.


Open your textbook to page 31.
這張圖表清楚地解釋了數據。
打開課本到第三十一頁。


Science equipment must be put away after use. 用好科學器材後要收好。

把某物收好

一起跟美國人開槓

T = Teacher, R = Rebecca

T: Do you know how to turn on the projector?


妳知道怎麼打開投影機嗎?

R: Yes, the remote control is on the


lectern.
知道,遙控器在講桌上。

T: And where is the projection screen?


還有投影螢幕在哪?

R: It's above the whiteboard; it's


retractable.
在白板上面;螢幕是可伸縮的。

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Chapter ❽ On Campus 那些年,我們一起 K 的書

Unit 4
Coursework, Study
Study & Exams
K書 考試與作業
08-12

美國人天天用的字詞
❷ brainstorm [ `bren:stOrm ] vi. & vt.
❶ group project  團體作業 腦力激盪,自由發想


春 ❸ mind map  心智圖




coursework [ `kOrs:wRk ] n. 課程作業
homework [ `hom:wRk ] n. 回家作業
assignment [ J`sZInmJnt ] n.
功課;工作
藤 ⓰


citation [ sZI`teSJn ] n. 引用
experiment [ Ik`spErJmJnt ] n.
& [ Ik`spErImEnt ] vi. 實驗
hypothesis [ hZI`paHJsIs ] n. 假設
❼ worksheet [ `wRk:Sit ] n. 學習單 ⓳ theory [ `HIJrI ] n. 學說;理論
❽ essay [ `Ese ] n. 專文 ⓴ research [ `risRtS / rI`sRtS ] n. & vt. 研究
❾ dissertation [ :dIsK`teSJn ] n. 學位論文 ㉑ data analysis 資料分析
❿ thesis [ `HisIs ] n. 論文 ㉒ hybrid class 混合式課程
⓫ paper [ `pepK ] n. 報告;論文 ㉓ final examination 期末考
⓬ term paper  學期報告 ㉔ presentation [ :prEzJn`teSJn ] n.
口頭報告
⓭ draft [ drAft ] n. 草稿
⓮ extension [ Ik`stEnSJn ] n. 延期 ㉕ midterm exam 期中考

⓯ deadline [ `dEd:lZIn ] n. 截止日 ㉖ multiple-choice 選擇題

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Unit ❹ Study K 書

美國人都這樣說

課程作業
The assignment is due on Friday. 作業星期五截止。
Can we have an extension for the group project?
我們的團體作業能延期嗎?
Author's names must be listed in the citations. 作者的名字必須列在引文中。

學習
We need to brainstorm some ideas. 我們需要自由發想一些點子。
The experiment confirmed my hypothesis. 該實驗證實了我的假設。
A mind map will help me to understand the theory.
心智圖有助我了解該理論。

考試 常 極重要的;不可或缺的
The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions. 該考試有一百題選擇題。


Passing the final examination is essential. 通過期末考很重要。
I studied hard for the midterm exam. 我為了期中考拼命念書。

一起跟美國人開槓 R = Ryder, S = Sia

R: When is our group project due?


我們的團體作業什麼時候截止?

S: On Friday. Maybe we should ask for
an extension.
星期五。也許我們應該要求延期。

R: We can't. It must be completed by


the deadline.
不行。一定要在截止前完成。

S: Well, in that case, let's brainstorm some ideas.


那麼,那樣的話,咱們來自由發想些點子。

R: Good idea. What about starting with a mind map?


好主意。就先從心智圖開始怎麼樣?

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Chapter ❽ On Campus 那些年,我們一起 K 的書

Unit 5
Grades, Rewards &
Performance Discipline
& Graduation
成績、違規與懲處
成績評量與畢業
08-13

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ grade [ gred ] n. ❸ pass [ pAs ]


成績 vt. & vi. 通過

❷ flying colors ❹ plus [ plVs ] a.


高分

常 比……高的




grade points
bonus grade
grade appeal
分數
加分
成績申訴
春 ⓰


flunk [ flVGk ] vt. & vi. 不及格
assessment [ J`sEsmJnt ] n. 評估
call sb names  (小孩)辱罵某人


❿ repeat a grade 留級 ⓳ plagiarize [ `pledjJ:rZIz ] vt. 抄襲
⓫ skip a grade 跳級 ⓴ academic probation  留校察看
⓬ grade point average / GPA   ㉑ prank [ prAGk ] n. 惡作劇
平均成績
㉒ suspend [ sJ`spEnd ] vt. 停學
⓭ straight As  每科成績全 A ㉓ dropout [ `drap:ZUt ] n. 退學
⓮ distinction [ dI`stIGkSJn ] n. 優異成績 ㉔ expel [ Ik`spEl ] vt. 開除
⓯ slip [ slIp ] vi.(分數)退步 ㉕ minus [ `mZInJs ] a. 比……低的

❺ cheat [ tSit ] vi. ❻ rank [ rAGk ] vi.


作弊 排名

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Unit ❺ Performance & Graduation 成績評量與畢業

美國人都這樣說

成績
計算
Do you know how to calculate your GPA? 你知道要怎麼計算平均成績嗎?
I passed with distinction. 我以優異成績通過。
It's almost impossible to receive an A-plus. 要拿 A+ 幾乎不可能。

考試沒過
放置;安放
I flunked a physics exam again. 我物理考試又不及格了。
You have been placed on academic probation. 你已被列入留校察看。
Oh, no! I didn't pass the most important exam. 喔不!我沒有通過最重要的考試。

違規懲處


Ricky was suspended for plagiarizing his paper. 瑞奇因為抄襲他的報告被停學。
If you cheat, you are only cheating yourself. 你如果作弊,只是在欺騙自己。
You'll be expelled if you keep disrupting lectures. 你若一直干擾課程會被學校開除。


擾亂

一起跟美國人開槓 M = Mia, E = Eason

M: I passed my math exam with flying colors! I'm so excited!


我高分通過數學考試!我好開心!

E: Awesome! I flunked a physics exam again.
太棒了!我物理考試又不及格了。

M: Hey, cheer up. That was the most difficult exam.


嘿,打起精神。那可是最難的考試。

E: I know... but I just wish that I could receive


a C....
我知道……但我只是希望可以拿到 C ……。

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Chapter ❾ In the Workplace 一起來當華麗的上班族吧!

Unit 1
Documents
Job Application
相關文件
求職
09-02

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ college degree  大學學位
❺ cover letter  求職信
❻ handwritten [ `hAnd"rItN ] a. 手寫的
❼ master's degree  碩士學位
❽ transcript [ `trAn"skrIpt ] n. 抄本;副本


❾ certification [ sK"tIfJ`keSJn ] n. 證書
❿ supporting [ sJ`pOrtIG ] a. 搭配的;次要的
⓫ notarized [ `notJ"rZIzd ] a. 公證的
⓬ supporting documents 附加文件
❷ diploma [ dI`plomJ ] n. 學位;文憑
春 ⓭ notarized documents 公證文件



copy [ `kapI ] n. 副本 & vi. & vt. 拷貝 藤
identification / ID [ ZI"dEntJfJ`keSJn ] n.
身分證明
❸ document [ `dakyJmJnt ] n. 文件

⓰ social security number 社會安全碼


⓱ passport photo 護照照片
⓲ portfolio [ pOrt`folI"o ] n. 作品選集
⓳ reference [ `rEf (J )rJns ] n. 介紹函
⓴ letter of recommendation  推薦函
㉑ felony [ `fElJnI ] n. 重罪
㉒ criminal [ `krImJnL ] a. 犯罪的
㉓ felony record 重案紀錄
㉔ criminal record 犯罪紀錄 ❹ application [ "AplJ`keSJn ] n. 申請書

340
Unit ❶ Job Application 求職

美國人都這樣說

履歷表
You will need to include a cover letter. 你需要附上一封求職信。
Send your CV as soon as possible. 請盡快投遞你的履歷。
My résumé is not up to date. 我的履歷沒有更新。

附加文件 最近的;包含最新資訊的

Do you have a portfolio? 你有作品選集嗎?


These documents need to be notarized. 這些文件需要被公證過。
Could you write me a letter of recommendation?
您可以為我寫封推薦信嗎?

身份證明
Three forms of ID are required. 常
The application requires a passport photo.
需要附上三種身分證件。
這項申請需要有護照照片。


What's your social security number? 你的社會安全碼是什麼?

一起跟美國人開槓 H = Henry, W = Winnie

我想申請這份工作,但是我的履歷還沒更新。 藤
H: I want to apply for this job, but my résumé isn't up to date.

W: I can help you write a cover letter.


我可以幫你寫一封求職信。

H: Thanks, but it must be handwritten.


謝謝,但是它規定要用手寫的。

W: Oh, OK. Shall I make copies of your


supporting documents?
喔,好吧。需要我幫你複印你的附加文件嗎?

H: Thanks! Here are my degrees and references.


謝謝!這裡是我的學位證明書和介紹函。

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Chapter ❾ In the Workplace 一起來當華麗的上班族吧!

Unit 2
Experience
Interviews & Abilities
面試 工作經驗與能力
09-05

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ competent [ `kampJtJnt ] a.
合格的;能幹的;勝任的

❷ coordinate [ ko`OrdN"et ] vt.


協調


❸ cooperate [ ko`apJ"ret ] vi.
合作


❽ track record  成績紀錄 ⓰ know-how [ `no "hZU ] n. 知識;技能
❾ extracurricular [ "EkstrJkJ`rIkyJlK ] a. ⓱ specialize in... 專攻……
課外的
⓲ specialty [ `spESJltI ] n. 專業
❿ equip [ I`kwIp ] vt. 配備 ⓳ keep up(...) 跟上(……)



accumulate [ J`kyumyu"let ] vt. 累積
ability [ J`bIlJtI ] n. 能力
capable [ `kepJbL ] a. 有能力的
藤 ⓴


be responsible for... 負責……
be in charge of...
deal with...
負責……
處理……
⓮ capability [ "kepJ`bIlJtI ] n. 能力 ㉓ handle [ `hAndL ] vt. 處理;應付
⓯ emphasis [ `EmfJsIs ] n. 強調;著重 ㉔ represent [ "rEprI`zEnt ] vt. 代表

❹ expertise [ "EkspR`tiz ] n. 專門技能;專門知識 ❻ evaluate [ I`vAlyu"et ] vt. 評估

❺ analyze [ `AnL"ZIz ] vt. 分析 ❼ oversee [ "ovK`si ] vt. 監督

348
Unit ❷ Interviews 面試

美國人都這樣說

學術表現
I have a good track record as a student. 我就學時有優異的成績。
I have an emphasis on literature. 我專攻文學。
The course equipped me with communication skills.
這堂課讓我具備了溝通技巧。

工作能力與專長
I have the know-how. 我有專業技能。
I specialize in analyzing the markets. 我的專長是市場分析。
Software design is my area of expertise. 軟體設計是我的專業領域。

其他能力與經驗
I can deal with pressure well. 常
I was responsible for the customer service.
我能妥善處理壓力。
我以前負責客戶服務。


I'm good at handling complaints. 我擅長處理客訴。

一起跟美國人開槓 I = Interviewer, C = Chad

你認為你何以勝任這份工作? 藤
I: Why do you think you're competent for this job?

C: I was responsible for customer service, so I'm experienced in handling


complaints.
我以前負責客戶服務,所以我很擅長處理
客訴。

I: I see that in your résumé.


我在你的履歷裡面有看到。

C: I can also deal with pressure very


well.
我也能妥善處理壓力。

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Chapter ❾ In the Workplace 一起來當華麗的上班族吧!

Unit 3
Government,
Occupations Media & Arts
職業類別 公職、媒體與藝術工作者
09-08

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ politician [ "palJ`tISJn ] n. 政治人物


Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com

❷ bodyguard
[ `badI"gard ] n.
保鑣

❸ reporter
[ rI`pOrtK ] n.
記者

❻ councilor [ `kZUnsLK ] n. 議員 ⓰ police officer  警察


❼ mayor [ `meK ] n. 市長 ⓱ firefighter [ `fZIr"fZItK ] n. 消防員
❽ governor [ `gVvKnK ] n. 州長 ⓲ host [ host ] n. 主持人
❾ senator [ `sEnJtK ] n. 參議員 ⓳ journalist [ `djRnL"Ist ] n. 新聞記者
❿ minister [ `mInIstK ] n. 部長 ⓴ cameraman [ `kAmJrJ"mJn ] n. 攝影師
⓫ spokesperson [ `spoks"pRsN ] n. 發言人 ㉑ model [ `madL ] n. 模特兒
⓬ security guard  保全 ㉒ disk jockey / DJ  混音師;電台主持人
⓭ detective [ dI`tEktIv ] n. 偵探 ㉓ choreographer [ "kOrI`agrJfK ] n.
編舞家
⓮ soldier [ `soldjK ] n. 士兵;軍人
⓯ investigator [ In`vEstJ"getK ] n. 調查員 ㉔ designer [ dI`zZInK ] n. 設計師

❹ anchor ❺ busker
[ `AGkK ] n. [ `bVskK ] n.
主播 街頭藝人

Fortune-stock / Shutterstock.com

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Unit ❸ Occupations 職業類別

美國人都這樣說

公職
I don't trust politicians. 發表演講 我不信任政治人物。
Mr. White was elected as the city's mayor. 懷特先生被選為該市市長。
The governor will make a speech soon. 那位州長很快就要發表演說。
I'll run for senator in the next election. 我要在下次選舉競選參議員。

參加……的競選
保全人員
I'm calling a security guard if you don't leave. 你再不離開,我就要叫保全了。
I quit my job as a bodyguard. 發現;揭露 我辭掉了保鑣的工作。
A private investigator uncovered Don's criminal history.
一位私家調查員發現了阿唐的犯罪紀錄。

媒體與藝術工作者
Andy is a DJ at a radio station. 安迪是電台的電台主持人。
I am a professional choreographer. 我是一位專業的編舞家。
Ann's so beautiful that she could be a model. 小安漂亮到可以去當模特兒。

一起跟美國人開槓 G = George, E = Emma

G: I want to be a politician.
我想從政。

E: Would you try to be a governor?


你想當州長嗎?

G: No, I want to be a senator.


不,我想當參議員。

E: You could be a candidate for


councilor in the next election.
你可以當下一屆議員選舉的候選人。

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Chapter ❾ In the Workplace 一起來當華麗的上班族吧!

Unit 4
Office Talk
In the Office
辦公室閒聊
辦公室環境
09-12

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ loner [ `lonK ] n. ❸ bad mouth


獨行俠;邊緣人 說壞話

❷ gossip magnet ❹ through the


八卦焦點人物 grapevine

常 小道消息




top dog
big shot
big gun
最有權勢的人
大人物;有權勢的人
大人物;有權勢的人
春 ⓱


goof around
cut corners
fast track
混水摸魚
便宜行事,走捷徑
快速晉升之路


❿ brown-noser [ `brZUn nozK ] n. 馬屁精 ⓴ glass ceiling 玻璃天花板;升遷限制
⓫ yes-man [ `yEs mAn ] n. 應聲蟲;濫好人 ㉑ dog and pony show  
裝門面炫耀的活動
⓬ doormat [ `dOr"mAt ] n. 出氣筒;受氣包
⓭ newbie [ `nubI ] n. 菜鳥 ㉒ happy hour 酒吧的優惠時段

⓮ tattle [ `tAtL ] vi. 閒聊;說八卦;打小報告 ㉓ big bucks 一大筆錢

⓯ step on sb's toes 越俎代庖而惹怒人 ㉔ peanuts [ `pi"nVts ] n. 微不足道的小錢


⓰ go over sb's head 越級犯上 ㉕ live paycheck-to-paycheck  
月光族

❺ backstabbing
[ `bAk"stAbIG ] n. 暗箭傷人

❻ workaholic
[ "wRkJ`hOlIk ] n. 工作狂

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Unit ❹ In the Off ice 辦公室環境

美國人都這樣說

職場人物 厭倦某人/某事
He thinks he is such a big shot. 他以為他自己是什麼大人物嘛。
I'm fed up with those brown-nosers. 我受夠這些馬屁精了。
You have to stop being a doormat, man up! 你不要再當受氣包了,硬起來!

討厭的職場行為
以……聞名
Did you tattle on me to my supervisor? 你去跟我的上司打小報告嗎?
He's known for backstabbing. 他最會暗箭傷人了。
Stop goofing around; the boss's already onto you!
別再混水摸魚;老闆已經盯上你了! 黑名單
You're going to make the blacklist if you keep cutting corners.
你再繼續便宜行事的話會被列入黑名單的。

職場心酸淚

He's making big bucks, and I'm only making peanuts.
他大把大把鈔票進帳,我卻只在領這麼微薄的薪水。

I need happy hour to heal the wounds from my daily work.
我需要酒吧的優惠時段來療癒我每天工作上的創傷。

一起跟美國人開槓 藤
B = Ben, W = Whitney

B: I can't believe it! Vincent tattled on me to my supervisor!


我真不敢相信!文森居然去跟我的上司打小報告!

W: Oh, you don't know? He's known for backstabbing.


喔,你不知道嗎?他就是以暗箭傷人出名的阿。

B: And yet, he's making big bucks, and I'm only


making peanuts.
然後,他還大把大把鈔票進帳,我卻只在領這麼微薄的薪水。

W: Well, it sounds like you need happy hour after work.


嗯,聽起來你需要下班後去酒吧的優惠時段喝一杯。

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Unit 5
Taking Leave
Human Resources & Working Overtime
人力資源 休假與加班
09-14

美國人天天用的字詞

❶ call in sick  請病假 ❸ overtime [ `ovK"tZIm ] adv. & n. 加班


❷ sick leave  病假
春 ❹ work day
and night
日以繼夜的工作
❺ working round
the clock  
不眠不休工作




ask for leave
personal leave
official leave
請假
事假
公假
藤 ⓲


comp time
slave away
daily grind
補假
做牛做馬
例行苦差事
❾ casual leave 臨時事假 ㉑ on call 待命
❿ menstrual leave 生理假 ㉒ on duty 值班
⓫ maternity leave 產假 ㉓ off duty 下班
⓬ paternity leave 陪產假 ㉔ beyond the call of duty
超出職務要求
⓭ parental leave 育嬰假
⓮ bereavement leave 喪假 ㉕ go the extra mile
額外努力;再加把勁
⓯ paid leave 有薪假
㉖ keep one's nose to the grindstone
⓰ annual leave 年假;特休 埋頭苦幹
⓱ public / national holiday
國定假日

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Unit ❺ Human Resources 人力資源

美國人都這樣說

假別
Employees receive seven days of personal leave annually.
每位員工每年都有七天的事假可以請。
I have a cold, so I'll take sick leave. 我感冒了,所以我今天會請病假。
Next Monday is a public holiday. 下週一是國定假日。

加班、值班、待命
Can you work overtime tonight? 你今晚能加班嗎?
I can't drink; I'm still on duty. 我不能喝酒;我還在值班。
I am on call this week. 我這週要執勤待命。

工作狀況
Our manager works day and night.
I slaved away all weekend at work.
常 我們經理日以繼夜的工作。
我整個週末都在做牛做馬的工作。


I always go the extra mile for my clients. 我總是會為了客戶做額外的努力。

客戶

一起跟美國人開槓

M: Can you work overtime tonight?


妳今晚能加班嗎?

M = Manager, J = Jenna

J: But I'm already off duty. I just finished


my eight-hour shift.
但是我已經下班了。我才剛值完八個小時的班耶。

M: Next Monday is a public holiday.


We need to stay on schedule.
下週一是國定假日。我們需要跟上進度。

J: I know, but I've been working day and night all this month.
我知道,但是我這個月已經都在日以繼夜的工作了。

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