1.quest v./n.尋找(search);尋求(pursuit)
聯想記憶:問題(question)丟了(ion)需要尋找(quest)
例:Contrary to the general impression, this quest for import relief has hurt more companies than it has helped.
2.questionnaire n.問卷,調查表(a set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals)
例:survey questionnaires調查問卷
3.quiescent a.靜止的(marked by inactivity)
詞根記憶:qui(=rest安靜的)+escent(狀態)--安靜的狀態--靜止的
例:These pills will make the nerves electrically quiescent, thus no pain signals are sent to the brain.
4.quiz n.小測驗(a short oral or written test)
聯想記憶:他最終放棄(quit)了小測驗(quiz)
例:Professor Wang gave a quiz to two classes.
5.quota n.限額,配額(a proportional part or share)
詞根記憶:quot(數目)+a--數目有限制--限額,配額
例:import quota進口配額
6.quote v.引用,引述(to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment)
詞根記憶:quot(引用)+e--引用,引述
例:The minister quoted the scriptures from the New Testament.
派生詞:quotation(n.引用語)
The important thing in life is to have a great aim , and the determination to attain it.
人生重要的事情就是確定一個偉大的目標,并決心實現它。
--德國詩人、戲劇家歌德(Johan Goethe, German poet and dramatist)