English Shots｜旅遊・職場英文

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✦ Affect (verb)
Meaning: To have an impact on something
Example sentence: The floods have affected many lives in the Valencia region.
例句： 洪水已經影響了瓦倫西亞地區的許多生命。
✦ Tragic (adjective)
Meaning: Very sad or unfortunate
Example sentence: The loss of so many lives in the floods is truly tragic.
例句： 洪水中如此多人的喪失真的是悲劇。
✦ Severe (adjective)
Meaning: Very serious or harsh
Example sentence: The severe rainfall caused the riverbanks to overflow.
例句： 嚴重的降雨導致河岸決堤。
✦ Insane (adjective)
Meaning: Extremely crazy or unbelievable
Example sentence: Receiving nearly 490 millimeters of rain in just eight hours is absolutely insane.
例句： 在短短八小時內降下近490毫米的雨量，真是瘋狂。
✦ Comparative (adjective)
Meaning: Relating to the act of comparing two things
Example sentence: The comparative analysis of this year's rainfall shows it was more intense than last year’s.
例句： 這一年的降雨量比較分析顯示，比去年更為強烈。
✦ Evacuate (verb)
Meaning: To leave a dangerous place for safety
Example sentence: The residents were forced to evacuate their homes due to the floods.
例句： 由於洪水，居民們被迫撤離他們的家園。
✦ Frustrated (adjective)
Meaning: Feeling upset because something cannot be changed
Example sentence: The people were frustrated because they did not receive timely warnings.
例句： 人們感到沮喪，因為他們沒有及時收到警告。
✦ Infrastructure (noun)
Meaning: The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society
Example sentence: The infrastructure of the region was severely damaged by the floods.
例句： 該地區的基礎設施因洪水而遭到嚴重破壞。
✦ Phenomenon (noun)
Meaning: An observable event or occurrence
Example sentence: The heavy rainfall is a phenomenon linked to climate change.
例句： 大量降雨是一個與氣候變遷相關的現象。
✦ Passive voice (noun)
Meaning: A grammatical construction where the object of the action becomes the subject of the sentence
Example sentence: In the sentence "Aid is being provided," the focus is on the action, not who is providing the aid.

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Vocabulary 學習單字：

✦ Comeback (noun) - 逆轉勝；落後後重新取勝。
✦ Deficit (noun) - 落後分數或差距。
✦ Clinching (verb) - 獲得勝利或奪冠。
✦ Hitless (adjective) - 無安打；在比賽中沒有打擊安打。
✦ At-bats (noun) - 打席次數；球員嘗試打擊的次數。
✦ Step up (verb) - 站出來；在困難情況下採取行動。
✦ Homer (noun) - 全壘打；當球員將球打出球場。
✦ Defensive errors (noun) - 防守失誤；球員在防守時的錯誤。
✦ Historic (adjective) - 具有歷史意義的；重要且具持久影響。
✦ Invaluable (adjective) - 無價的；極其有用或重要的。

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✦ Incumbent (n) - 現任者，指目前擔任某個職位的人。
The incumbent will face a tough election battle against his opponent.
現任者將面臨對手的激烈競選挑戰。
✦ Electoral College (n) - 選舉人團，用於美國總統選舉的系統。
The U.S. president is chosen by the Electoral College, not by a direct popular vote.
「美國總統是由選舉人團選出，而不是直接由普選產生。
✦ Swing states (n) - 搖擺州，指選舉結果難以預測、可能偏向不同候選人的州。
Candidates spend a lot of time campaigning in swing states to win their support.
候選人花費大量時間在搖擺州拉票，以獲取支持。
✦ Analysis (n) - 分析，對資訊或情況進行詳細解釋或探討。
The analysis revealed several key factors influencing voter behavior.
「分析揭示了影響選民行為的幾個關鍵因素。
✦ Victory (n)- 勝利，在競賽或選舉中獲勝。
The team celebrated their victory after a hard-fought game.
團隊在激戰後慶祝勝利。
✦ Diverse (adj.) - 多樣化的，指不同背景、文化或特徵的集合。
The city is known for its diverse population and vibrant culture.
這座城市以其多元化的人口和充滿活力的文化而聞名。
✦ Strategist (n.) - 策略家，專門設計和執行計畫的人。
The strategist developed a plan to improve the candidate’s public image.
策略家制定了改善候選人公眾形象的計劃。
✦ Policy (n.) - 政策，組織或政府設定的計劃或規則。
The new policy aims to reduce pollution in urban areas.
新政策旨在減少城市地區的污染。
✦ Backlash (n.) - 反彈，通常指反對的激烈反應或抵制行動。
The new law faced backlash from various social groups.
新法律遭到各個社會團體的強烈反對。
✦ Conditional Sentence (n.) - 條件句，用於描述在某條件下可能發生的情況的句型。
If the candidate had campaigned more effectively, he might have won.
如果候選人拉票更有效率，他可能會勝出。

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Vocabulary 學習單字：

✦ Global Sales n. 全球銷售額
This just means how much money McDonald’s made from all its restaurants around the world.
Example: McDonald’s saw a dip in global sales last quarter.
✦ Consumer Spending n. 消費者支出
This is all about how much people are spending on things like food, clothes, and other products.
Example: With consumer spending slowing down, McDonald’s didn’t sell as much as they hoped.
✦ Menu Prices n. 菜單價格
These are the prices you see on a restaurant’s menu.
Example: Even though McDonald’s bumped up their menu prices, it wasn’t enough to keep sales up.
✦ Digital Strategy n. 數位策略
This is McDonald’s plan for using technology, like their app or online ordering, to boost their business.
Example: Their digital strategy is strong, but it didn’t fully make up for the sales drop.
✦ Revenue Decline n. 營收下降
This is just a fancy way of saying they made less money than before.
Example: McDonald’s faced a revenue decline because people are spending less.
✦ Economic Conditions n. 經濟狀況
This phrase refers to what’s going on in the economy, like whether people have jobs or how much things cost.
Example: Right now, economic conditions are making people think twice before spending.
✦ Consumer Demand n. 消費者需求
This is how much people want to buy things.
Example: When consumer demand drops, companies like McDonald’s feel it in their sales.
✦ Quarterly Report n. 季度報告
This is the report McDonald’s puts out every three months to show how they’re doing financially.
Example: Their latest quarterly report wasn’t as strong as expected.
✦ Market Trends n. 市場趨勢
These are patterns in the market, like what people are buying or not buying.
Example: Keeping an eye on market trends helps McDonald’s make smart business decisions.
✦ Economic Slowdown n. 經濟放緩
This is when the economy isn’t growing as fast, and people start to spend less.
Example: The economic slowdown is one reason McDonald’s sales didn’t do so well.

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Vocabulary 學習單字：

✦ Rival n.
英文: The company is facing strong competition from its biggest rival.
中文: 該公司正面臨來自最大對手的激烈競爭。
 
✦ Expand v.
英文: The company plans to expand its operations to Asia next year.
中文: 該公司計劃明年將其業務擴展到亞洲。
 
✦ Deal n.
英文: They signed a multimillion-dollar deal with the new supplier.
中文: 他們與新供應商簽署了一份數百萬美元的交易。
 
✦ Plan n.
英文: The marketing team has come up with a new plan to increase sales.
中文: 市場團隊提出了一個增加銷售的新計劃。
 
✦ Strategy n.
英文: Their business strategy focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.
中文: 他們的商業策略側重於創新和顧客滿意度。
 
✦ Highlight v.
英文: The report highlights the key factors contributing to the company's success.
中文: 報告突出了促成公司成功的關鍵因素。
 
✦ Boost v.
英文: The new marketing campaign aims to boost product awareness.
中文: 新的市場活動旨在提高產品知名度。
 
✦ Job opportunities n.
英文: The new factory will create many job opportunities for the local community.
中文: 新工廠將為當地社區創造許多就業機會。
 
✦ Significant adj.
英文: There has been a significant increase in sales over the past quarter.
中文: 過去一個季度銷售額顯著增加。
 
✦ Manufacturer n.
英文: The manufacturer guarantees the quality of all its products.
中文: 該製造商保證所有產品的質量。