精選寫作用字
1. filter
a. 過濾、濾除(雜質等)
In the old times when science was not even a word, the mankind before Christ already knew how to filter the impurities in water through sand, coal, and cotton. 
(古時科學概念尚未成形時，西元前的人類始祖就已經會運用沙、煤炭和棉花來過濾水中的雜質。)
b. 滲入、滲透(實際物質或抽象想法等)
Through this striking commercial, the desire to buy something unnecessary or luxurious from the manufacturer has stealthily filtered into viewers’ mind.
(由於廣告引人注目，觀眾購買製造商非必要奢侈品的慾望已不自覺在內心悄悄成形。)

2. firm
a. 公司
His wisdom and competence have steered the firm to prosperity. 
(他傑出的才智和能力引領公司發光發熱。)
b. 堅定的、牢靠的
In diplomatic terms, to have a firm relationship with an ally is to foster a mutually beneficial relationship based on economic activities. 
(若用外交辭令詮釋，與盟國關係深篤意味著發展以經濟活動為基礎的互利關係。)

3. flight
a. 班機
After the Sep 11th attacks, an overwhelming emphasis has been placed on flight security. 
(在九一一攻擊事件之後，飛安一直是被強調的重點。)
b. 一段樓梯
Is it true that climbing one more flight of stairs extends one more minute of people’s lifespan?
(是否真的多爬一層樓梯就能多增加一分鐘的壽命呢？)
c. 竄逃、飛逝
In this country, tyranny has driven many citizens into flight. 
(在該國，暴政已迫使許多居民竄逃。)

4. flood
a. 水災
There has been an unusual frequency of floods, which is believed to have a close association with global warming. 
(目前水災頻率過高，專家認為這和全球暖化效應有密切關係。)
b. 大量、如洪水般出現
Because of this clever advertising campaign, new orders begin to flood in. 
(由於該廣告手法精妙絕倫，新訂單因此排山倒海而來。)

5. foster
a. 養育
According to legends, humans fostered by beasts possess senses sharper than normal people. 
(根據傳說，野獸飼養的人類具有比一般人更敏銳的感官能力。)
b. 培養、助長、促進
Talent fosters pride; practice fosters perfection. 
(恃才生驕；習藝成精。)

6. dwell
在於；建立於…之上
The essence of democracy dwells on freedom, equality, and respect. 
民主的精髓在於自由、平等與尊重。

7. ease
減輕；減少；緩和
Streamlining all sectors, the company predicts, will ease the deficit by at least 20%.
根據公司預測，精簡部門人事後，赤字起碼減少百分之二十。
It is her ceaseless support that eases my self-doubt and timidity. 
多虧有她長伴左右打氣，我已不再害羞膽怯。

8. ebb away
消退；逐漸消失
Bush’s think-tank believes the threat from terrorists won’t ebb away even if the evil-axis countries are prostrated by force. 
布希的智囊團相信，就算用武力征服了邪惡軸心國家，恐怖威脅也不會即刻煙消雲散。

9. edge
慢慢移動；朝向
Historical facts reveal that a country is edging toward its downfall when it is plagued by confusion, corruption, and crime. 
歷史現象顯示，當一個國家受迷惘、貪腐、犯罪所苦之時，就是它走向滅亡之時。
The Prime Minister’s announcement almost put the nation on the edge of war. 
首相的發言，幾乎把國家推進了戰爭的深淵。

10. elevate
提升；增加；加深
Our projected growth rate is expected to be elevated to 12%
我們的預期成長率可望能上修到百分之十二。
There has been a social ill today that seems difficult to root out: elections are elevating the conflict between people. 
現今社會上有個似乎難以根治的弊病：每次選舉都會加深人民間的衝突。