gene
n.基因,遺傳因子
Some people have genes that may put them at risk for cancer.
有些人的基因可能會帶給他們罹患癌癥的風險。
glide
vi.滑行
A huge eagle glided over the area, looking for prey.
一只大老鷹滑翔飛過這個區域尋找獵物。
goods
n.貨品(恒用復數,不可數)
As of next month, there will be tax increases on a wide range of goods.
從下個月開始,許多種貨物的課稅將會增加。
grammar
n.文法(不可數)
English grammar is difficult to master without years of study.
沒有多年的研習,英文語法很難精通。
grammatical
a.語法上的
The grammatical/grammar errors you made in your composition could have been avoided if you had been more careful.
你若更仔細一點的話,你作文中的那些語法錯誤原本是可以避免的。
habitual
a.習慣的,慣常的
He used to be a habitual smoker.
他以前是個煙癮大的人。
The habitual thief was finally arrested by the police.
警方終于逮捕了這名慣偷。
harden
vt. vi.(使)變硬,硬化
Jane's husband kept cheating on her, so she finally hardened her heart and left him for good.
阿珍的老公不斷地劈腿,終于她硬起心腸永遠離他而去。
Add some more water before the concrete hardens.
趁著混凝土變硬前再添加一點水。
itch
n.癢;渴望 vt. vi.(使)發癢
I have an itch on the left side of my back. Can you scratch it for me?
我左邊的背在癢。你可以幫我抓一下嗎?
I have an itch for a good vacation.
我好想度個愉快的假期。
I have an itch to go to Kenting for a visit.
我好想到墾丁去玩一趟。
The fabric of the vest itches me.
這件背心的布料讓我很癢。
My nose itches and I can't concentrate.
我的鼻子很癢,所以我無法專心。
itchy
a.癢的
My skin gets itchy in dry weather. =My skin itches in dry weather.
天氣干燥時,我皮膚就會發癢。
itching
a.渴望的
I'm itching to try on that suit.
我好想要試穿那套西裝。
Mary and her husband are itching for a child of their own.
瑪麗和她老公好想要有自己的孩子。