award

1. The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant. V.授予,給予

Grant:
2. the Academy Award for Best Director
3. Between 1981 and 1990, the government awarded scholarships to
a total of 167 students.

quality
4. He has a lot of good qualities but being organized isn't one of them.
5. This is a quality product.

turnover
6. The business has an annual turnover of £50,000. n.營業額 
7. They've had a lot of turnover at the factory recently. n.員工更替率 

terminal
8. She has terminal cancer. n.晚期的 
9. Terminal 3 is used mostly for domestic/international flights.
For airport, terminal/gate
For train station, terminal=platform
For bus, terminal=end of the route

resume
10. Normal service resumes in ten minutes.
11. She sent her résumé to 50 companies, but didn't even get
an interview.
12. The meeting will resume after lunch.

specify
13. My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if
I leave my job.
14. The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a
specified date.
15. All products are made exactly to the customer's specifications.
16. A specification has been drawn up for the new military aircraft.
budget
17. She managed to complete her last film well within budget.
18. As a student, you have to learn how to budget.
19.  In recent years, traveling by budget/economical airlines has
become very popular.

fund
20. The hospital has set up a special fund to buy new equipment.
21. She has a fund of knowledge on the subject.
22. The company has agreed to fund my trip to Australia.
23. The new college is being privately funded (= money for it is not
being provided from taxes).

benefit
24. In addition to my salary, I get a pension and medical benefits.
25. unemployment benefit
26. I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.

raise
27. Would all those in favour please raise their hands?
28. The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.
29. The government plans to raise taxes.
30. The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.
31. Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.
32. This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.
33. They agreed to raise the trade embargo if
three conditions were met.
34. She asked the boss for a raise. N.

8. Aboard/Abroad/Board/Broad 

Aboard 

The flight attendant welcomed us  aboard. (Adv) 上船(或飛機、公共汽車、火車等)；在船(或飛機、

公共汽車、火車等)上 

Abroad 

He's currently  abroad  on business. (Adv) 在國外；到國外 

Not a soul was  abroad  that morning.  (Adv) 在室外；到室外 

 There's a  rumour  abroad  that she intends to leave the company.  (Adv) 廣為流傳的 

Board 

Cut the vegetables on a chopping (US cutting)  board. (N) (有特定用途的)薄木板；板；牌子 

a chess  board (N) 棋盤 

The teacher wrote her name up on the  board.  (N) 黑板或白板 

I stuck the notice (up) on the  board. (N) 佈告板；公告欄 

I dived off the top  board  today, Dad.  (N) (跳水用的)跳板 

Every decision has to be approved by the  board  (of directors). (N) 董事會；理事會；委員會 

This is my last chance to pass the  boards.  (N) (美國某些醫療、商業組織舉行的)執業考試 

As soon as I was on  board, I began to have second thoughts about leaving. (N) 在 船(或火車、飛機)
上 

At London airport she  boarded  a plane to Australia. (V) (使)上(船、火車或飛機) 

During his stay in  England  he  boarded  with a family in Bath.  (V) 寄宿 

When you went to school were you a day student or did you  board? (V) (在學校)住校 

He  boards  the dog out when he goes on business trips.  (V) 將(寵物)暫時寄養在他處 
PS/p.s. Courtesy of 李念容

13. Estimate  
Government sources estimate a long-term 50 percent increase in rail fares.估算 
We'll accept the lowest of three estimates for the building work.估計 
14. Charge  
The bank charged commission to change my traveller's cheques.收費 
She is charged with murdering her husband.指控 
15. Cost  
It's difficult for most people to deal with the rising cost of (= increasing price of)
healthcare.價格 
The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but only at the
cost of injuring himself. 代價 
17. Contract  
They could take legal action against you if you break (the terms of) the contract.
合同 
In spoken English, "do not" often contracts to "don't".收縮 
p.s. courtesy of 林宛靜

10. Order 
"Can I take your order now?" said the waiter. N, 點菜、訂製、訂貨 
The road was closed all day by order of the police. N, 指令、命令 
 I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad. V, 點菜、訂購、訂製、訂貨 
 
11. Tip 
The table tipped, and all our drinks fell on the floor. V, 使傾斜、使傾覆 
The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him. V, 給小費 
If I stand on the tips of my toes, I can just reach the top shelf. N, 末梢、尖端 
She gave me
a useful/helpful/valuable/practical tip about/for growing tomatoes. N, 指導、指
點,秘訣/訣竅
 
12. Bill 
Could we have the bill, please? N, 帳單 
The bill was amended. N, 議案、法案 
a dollar/one-dollar bill  N, 紙鈔、鈔票 
Please bill me for any expenses you incur. V, 給…開立帳單、給…寄帳單 
he movie was billed as a romantic comedy. V, 做廣告、透過廣告宣傳 
 
13. Estimate 
They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks. N, 估計、估算、
估價 
We'll accept the lowest of three estimates for the building work. V, 估計、估算、
估價 
 
14. Charge 
He local museum doesn't charge for admission. V,（對某一服務或活動）收費、
開價 
She's been charged with murder. V, 控告、指控 
The paper charged her with using the company's money for her
own purposes. V, 公開指責、批評、斥責 
There's an admission charge of £5. N,（對某一服務或活動）收費、費用、價
格 
 
15. Cost 
It's difficult for
most people to deal with the rising cost of (= increasing price of) healthcare. N, 
價格、 
費用、成本 
 The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but only at
the cost of injuring himself. N, 代價、犧牲、付出 
The trip will cost you $1,000. V, 價錢為、需花費 
His affairs cost him his marriage (= his marriage ended because of them). V, 使付
出代價、使喪失、使犧牲 
 p.s. courtesy of 林逸慈

4. Tax 
They're increasing the tax on cigarettes.N.税 
Husbands and wives may be taxed jointly/separately.V.負擔稅金 
He only has to read a short report - it shouldn't tax him too much.V. 使負重擔；使大
傷腦筋 
p.s. courtesy of 王品心

3. Forecast 
The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today. (N) 預測，預報 
They forecast a large drop in unemployment over the next two years. (V) 預測；
預報 
5. Credit 
I gave him credit for (= thought  that he would have) better judgment than
he showed. (N) 讚揚；讚許；榮譽 
Her boss took credit for it/took (all) the credit instead. (N) 讚揚；讚許；榮譽 
Each of these classes is worth three credits. (N) 學分 
They credited my account with $20 after I pointed out the mistake. (V) 把錢存
進銀行帳戶 
It was hard to credit some of the stories we heard about her. (V) 信任，相信
（不大可能的事） 
p.s. courtesy of 王敬斐

Course 
I'd like to take a writing course when I retire. N.  課程(為了考試或證照) 
a golf course N. (球)場 
The defendants are also accused of attempting to pervert the course of
justice. N.  過程/經過 
The pilot avoided a collision by changing course. N.  航道 
a four-course lunch N.  道(一道菜) 

Broad 
We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees. Adj.  寬敞的 
The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals. Adj.  廣泛的(大致的) 
He spoke with a broad Australian accent. Adj.  口音重的 
p.s. courtesy of 簡愷安

16. Deposit 
The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area. (v.)留下；存放 
There's a night safe outside the bank, so you can deposit money whenever you
wish. (v.)存放(尤指金錢) 
When we moved in, we had to deposit $1,000 with the landlord in case we
broke any of his things. (v.)支付(押金) 
Decant the wine carefully, so that you leave the deposit in the bottom of the
bottle. (n.)沉澱物 
To open an account, you need to make a minimum deposit of $500. (n.)存款 
The shop assistant says if I leave £10 as a deposit, they'll keep the dress for
me. (n.)訂金 
It costs $2,000 a week to rent the yacht, with a
$200 refundable/returnable deposit. (n.)押金 
17. Contract 
They could take legal action against you if you break (the terms of)
the contract. (n.)合約 
In spoken English, "do not" often contracts to "don't". (v.)收縮；縮短 
He contracted malaria while he was travelling. (v.)患上 
Our company was contracted to build shelters for the homeless. (v.)與…訂立
契約 
Courtesy of 莊涵雰

19. Quality 
My quality of life has improved tremendously since I moved to
the country.(N) 生活質量，生活品質 
This cheese has a rather rubbery quality to it.(N) 品質；特性 
The story received little coverage in the quality papers.(N) 優質的，優良
的，高級的 
 
20. Raise 
The government plan to raise taxes.(V) 增加；提高；改善 
This discussion has raised many important issues.(V) 引起，導致；使存
在 
After three weeks the siege was raised.(V) 解除；終止；解（禁） 
She asked the boss for a raise.(V) 加薪 
 
 
24. Benefit 
The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.(N) 利益，好處；
優勢 
In addition to my salary, I get a pension and medical benefits.(N) （僱主
為員工提供的）福利政策（如醫療保險、人壽保險、病假補助方案等） 
I'm on benefit at the moment.(N) （政府）補助金，救濟金 
Management is trying to cut employee pay and benefits.(N) （員工得到
的）補助，額外收入（如退休金、健康保險金等） 
I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.(V) 得益，受惠；使受
益；對…有幫助 
p.s. courtesy of 蒙闓綸

11.tip 
The table tipped, and all our drinks fell on the floor. (v)（使）傾斜、（使）
傾覆 
He tipped his breakfast cereal into a bowl. (v)傾倒 
The giraffe was killed with a spear that had been tipped with
poison. (v) （用液體、顏色等）覆蓋…的尖端 
The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him. (v)小費 
He is being tipped as the next prime minister. (v)稱…有可能成功 
A lot of waste is being tipped into the sea. (v)胡亂傾倒（垃圾） 
I've got a hot tip for you. (n)（關於比賽有望獲勝者的）內幕消息、指導 
He gave the porter a tip. (n)小費 
We had asparagus tips for dinner. (n)（尤指細長物體的）末梢，末端，尖 
a walking cane with a metal tip (n)（尤指細長物體的）頂端附加物 
We need to take this old carpet to the tip. (n)垃圾傾倒場 
22.review 
Let's review what has happened so far. (v)審查 
I only go to see films that are reviewed favourably. (v)評論 
The Queen reviewed the troops on her recent visit. (v)檢閱（部隊） 
We're reviewing for the test tomorrow. (v)學習 
Salary levels are under review at the moment. (n)審查 
The play got excellent reviews when it was first seen. (n)評論 
Could you pass me the review (section of the paper), please? (n)評論性報
紙、評論雜誌、（報刊的）評論欄目、評論版 
Many diplomats attended a naval review to mark the anniversary of the
end of the war. (n)檢閱、閱兵 
Their teacher distributed a review for the exam. (n)習題 
 
23.act 
He acted as if he'd never met me before. (v)行事、表現 
She acted without thinking. (v)採取行動 
The anaesthetic acted quickly. (v)起作用 
Have you ever acted in a play before? (v)扮演 
Primitive people regarded storms as an act of God. (n)行為 
Was she really upset or was that just an act? (n)假裝 
Our next act is a very talented young musician. (n)表演者、一段表演 
Shakespeare's plays were written in five acts. (n)幕 
 p.s. Courtesy of 蔡宜玲