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1. overwhelm

a. 淹沒

Many scientists estimate that dozens of South Pacific countries will be overwhelmed in seawater before 2050. 

(許多科學家預估南太平洋諸國將於2050年之前淹沒於海平面之下。)

b. (情感)如洪水般襲來、深受感動

When seeing his wife again in an exotic land, he was overwhelmed by appreciation and joy. 

(在異鄉與愛妻重逢之時，他的心中滿盈感激與欣喜之情。)

2. outweigh

a. 重量較…重

Although an elephant greatly outweighs an ant, this tiny insect is actually better at lifting heavy objects. 

(雖然體重遠不如大象，但其實身型微小的螞蟻更能負載重物。)

b. 遠勝於

In many sports, the importance of teamwork outweighs that of individual honor. 

(在許多運動項目中，團隊合作的重要性遠勝於個人榮耀。)

3. parallel

a. 平行的

With geometrical precision, the river runs parallel to the marble-cast palace. 

(這條河與這座大理石堆砌而成的宮殿平行，如幾何圖案般工整對仗。)

b. 相似、匹敵、對等之人或物

A cobra’s fangs are a parallel to a soldier’s gun, or a chef’s tongue. 

(眼鏡蛇的那雙毒牙等同於士兵的步槍、大廚的舌頭。)

4. paralyze

a. 使癱瘓

The hornet achieves a kill by paralyzing its prey with a sting. 

(只需要一刺，大黃蜂就能使獵物癱瘓致死。)

b. 使停擺、停止運作

If the snow storm shows no signs of easing, the whole city will be paralyzed in days. 

(若大風雪無減弱的傾向，整座城市將會停罷數日。)

5. peak 

a. 頂峰

At the peak of this mountain sits a lodge providing temporary shelter and relief. 

(在山頂有一處暫供遮蔽休憩的小屋。)

b. 達到高點、創新高

His power and popularity reached the peak in his first presidency. 

(他的實權與聲名在首任總統任期內達到頂峰。)

6. heighten 提高,增強

As the share prices again hit new highs, investors should at the same time heighten their alert lest a sudden collapse should come abruptly. 

在此股價再創新高的同時，投資人更應居安思危，以免股票瞬間崩盤。
 

7. herald象徵,預告

A bone-chilling winter often heralds a bountiful harvest in the coming year. 

苦寒刺骨的嚴冬，通常預示來年將會大豐收。

8. hunger 渴望，渴求

This construction project reveals his hunger to equal his work to those of Antonio Gaudi. 

這項建案看得出來，他期勉自己成就能直追安東尼高第。

The result of the one-sided election demonstrates that people are hungering for change. 

這場一面倒的選舉結果，說明了人心思變。

9. hook 使欲罷不能;使人進入某種狀態

His words are so profound and yet insightful that they often hook us into reflection. 

他的話語是如此深奧，但又能洞燭萬物，使得我們不得不受其引領、進入沉思。

The moment he tried his hands on gliding, he was hooked. 

他第一次玩滑翔翼，就上了癮。

10. horizon 視野；眼界

By embracing another language and culture, we will accordingly broaden our horizons and enhance our understanding of the wide world. 

透過深入接觸其他語言與文化，我們將能增廣見聞，更加了解這廣闊的世界。

His novel, based on an exotic adventure to a savage world, opened new horizons on humanity and literature. 

他的小說將場景設於蠻荒世界中，以一場奇異探險之旅拓展文學與人性的新疆界。