2021-01

depriving - 剝奪 (The new law is depriving citizens of their basic rights.)

Have antibodies - 有抗體 (After recovering from the virus, most patients have antibodies that protect them from reinfection.)

escapist - 逃避現實 (He turned to escapist literature as a way to cope with his stressful job.)

ensuing - 跟隨著 (The loud explosion was followed by ensuing chaos in the streets.)

joviality - 歡樂 (The wedding reception was filled with joviality as guests celebrated the newlyweds.)

Inept - 無能 (The inept manager struggled to lead his team effectively.)

exhilarating - 令人振奮的 (Skydiving for the first time was an exhilarating experience.)

Glossary - 詞彙表 (Students should refer to the glossary at the back of the textbook for unfamiliar terms.)

originates - 起源 (This traditional dance originates from the ancient rituals of the indigenous people.)

Vaccinate - 疫苗 (It's important to vaccinate children against common diseases.)

Sanitize - 消毒 (Remember to sanitize your hands before entering the hospital.)

deficient/scarce - 匱乏 (In some regions, clean water is scarce, leading to health problems.)

Rebellious - 叛逆 (The rebellious teenager often clashed with his conservative parents.)

Splendid - 璀璨 (The palace's splendid architecture attracted tourists from all over the world.)

stock symbol - 股票代號 (Investors can easily find a company's stock symbol on financial websites.)

Good Usages

• I think you’re overstepping here - 你越線了
• Not to probe, but I can’t help to overhear
• 'badger someone into doing something' - you keep annoying or bothering the person till he becomes frustrated and agrees to do what you want him to. (Stop badgering me! I'll do it when I'm ready.)