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continuous
a.連續的（一直不中斷的）
We've had continuous rain here for nearly a week.
我們這兒已連續下了將近一個禮拜的雨。
continuously
adv.持續不斷地
Jack drove continuously for 4 hours without a break. =Jack drove for 4 consecutive hours without a break.=Jack drove 4 hours in a row without a break.
杰克已經連續開了4小時的車都沒有休息。
continual
a.持續的（偶有閑歇的），頻頻的
We were annoyed by the sound of that old man's continual coughing.
那個老頭不斷的咳嗽令我們煩死了。
continually
adv.不斷地
Many parents argue continually about how to teach their children.
許多父母為如何管教小孩爭執不停。
plot
n.陰謀；（故事的）情節 vt. vi.圖謀
The terrorists' plot was uncovered in time.
恐怖分子的陰謀及時被揭發。
The characters in the movie were good but the plot was terrible.
電影中的角色不錯，但是劇本卻很爛。
The rebels plotted to overthrow their cruel ruler.
叛軍圖謀推翻殘暴的統治者。
tough
a.堅韌的；嚴厲的；艱苦的，困難的
This meat is too tough, Mom. I think you overcooked it.
媽，這塊肉好硬。我想你把它煮得太老了。
Tom is tough on his son because he thinks the kid is a little too naughty.
湯姆對他兒子很嚴厲，因為他覺得這小子有點太頑皮。
Compared to last month's test, this one wasn't too tough.=In comparison with last month's test, this one wasn't too difficult.
跟上個月的考試比起來，這次的考試不算太難。
consume
vt.消費；折磨，煎熬
Our bodies consume more energy in winter.
我們身體在冬天會消耗更多的能量。
Helen was consumed by her husband's sudden death.
丈夫的突然過世令海倫受盡煎熬。
consumer
n.消費者
Finding out what the consumer really needs is the first step in marketing.
行銷的第一步就是要發現消費者真正的需求。
crack
vi.破裂 vt.解開（密碼） n.裂縫
Most of the eggs Jane bought cracked when she dropped her basket.
阿珍買的蛋在她的籃子掉到地上時大部分都破了。
After hours of trial and error, Ted cracked the code.
經過好幾個小時的嘗試與失敗后，泰迪終于解開密碼了。
Dad won't allow me to go skating today because of the dangerous cracks in the ice.
老爸今天不讓我去溜冰，因為冰上有危險的裂縫。
Police are cracking down hard on drug trafficking.
警方現在正大力掃蕩毒品交易。
invest
vt. vi.投資
John made a fortune by investing a large amount of money in the stock market.
約翰將大筆的錢投入股市，賺了一大筆錢。
Paul invested heavily in the property market in recent years.
近幾年來保羅投資了很多錢在房市。
