米德佳英文編修校對 & 中翻英的部落格

誤解的字彙 E 為開頭的字彙米德佳提供中翻英學術論文翻譯，含學術寫作英文編修。earthly 及 earthy
earthly (URTH lee) (adjective)
Suggestive of belonging to the earth; ordinary, practical: “Issac could think of no earthly reason to say no to the request for ice cream on a hot day."
earthy (UR thee) (adjective)
1. Practical and straightforward; open and direct: “People were impressed by the speaker’s earthy realism."
2. Plain and simple in style: “This restaurant tends to serve food that is made with simple, earthy ingredients."
3. Not polite; somewhat rude or crude: “Charley’s humor tends to be earthy and impolite."eave 及 eve
eave (EEV, EEVZ) (noun)
The lower edge of a roof that overhangs the wall: “The wide eave of the roof was painted bright yellow to contrast with the green walls."
eve (EEV) (noun)
1. Typically used to refer to the night before a special day: “December 31 is New Year’s Eve and many people like to go to parties."
2. The period of time just before an important event: “The students were nervous on the eve of their graduation."effective, effectual 及 efficient
effective (i FEK tiv) (adjective)
Capable of having a decisive or desired result: “Brushing your teeth twice every day is an effective way to reduce tooth decay."
effectual (i FEK choo uhl) (adjective)
Having produced or caused the desired result: “A trained police force was effectual in reducing crime in the city."
efficient (i FISH uhnt) (adjective)
Achieving the desired result with a minimum of waste: “The new water heater in the kitchen was very efficient."e.g. (ig zem" plee GRAY shee uh; ek SEM plee GRAT tee a") (abbreviation, noun)
For example: “Many of the products in our stores are imported from many countries, e.g. Germany, Japan, and China."
i.e. (id est) (abbreviation, noun)
That is: used to introduce something that explains a preceding statement more fully or exactly: “The medicine needs to be taken for a short period of time; i.e., three to five days."egoism 及 egotism
egoism (EE goh iz" uhm, EG oh iz" uhm) (noun)
A policy or doctrine that suggests that self interest is a valid reason for all actions: “Unfortunately, the recent events in Parliament suggest that egoism is the prevalent doctrine, excluding considerations for national interests."
egotism (EE guh tiz" uhm, EG uh tiz" uhm) (noun)
An overblown sense of self importance: “Cole’s egotism stood in the way of his making practical decisions."either … or 及 neither … nor
either … or (EE thuhr…OR, IGH ther…OR) (conjunction)
A choice between only two alternatives: “The decision was to travel either by bus or by train."
neither … nor (NEE thuhr…NOR, NIGH thuhr…NOR) (conjunction)
A choice between two or more alternatives: “On the multiple choice questionnaire, neither #1 nor #2 was the correct answers."elicit (i LIS it) (verb)
To draw out, extract, or to bring forth: “The teacher tried to elicit an answer from her students."
illicit (i LIS it) (adjective)
Not permitted, unlawful, illegal, banned: “Irwin was caught with illicit drugs in his briefcase."eligible, illegible, ineligible 及 legible
eligible (EL i juh b’l) (adjective)
Qualified, entitled: “Maria is eligible for a secretarial position."
illegible (i LEJ uh b’l) (adjective)
Unreadable: “Many people write so carelessly that their writing is illegible."
ineligible (in EL i juh buhl) (adjective)
Not qualified or permitted to participate: “Because of his low grades, Gary was ineligible for playing on the baseball team."
legible (LEJ uh b’l) (adjective)
Hand writing that is clear and can be easily read and understood: “The journals were written in a legible hand by the secretary."eminent (EM uh nuhnt) (adjective)
1. Well-known, prominent, renowned: “The doctor was an eminent surgeon."
2. Rising above other things or places: “The snow capped mountain was eminent among the other low hills."imminent (IM uh nuhnt) (adjective)
1. Likely to happen without delay, near at hand; that which may happen at any moment: “Judging by the gray clouds in the sky, a thunder storm is imminent."
2. Immediate, ready to happen without further notice: “Leaping onto the subway tracks places a person in imminent danger and is a foolish thing to do."

誤解的字彙 D 為開頭的字彙米德佳提供中翻英學術論文翻譯，含英文編修。dairy 及 diary
dairy (DAIR ee) (noun)
Milk or a milk-products-producing enterprise; a milk store: “Tricia will walk to the local dairy to pick up some milk, cheese and ice cream."
diary (DIGH uh ree) (noun)
A daily record written about by someone about his/her life: “For her birthday, Marilyn received a diary, a book in which she could write about the events of her life."
“Elsa wrote regularly every day in her diary while she was traveling in Europe."dam 及 damn
dam (DAM) (noun)
1. A construction of earth, concrete, etc. which is meant to control a body of water: “The dam was built to control the flow of the river, unfortunately it is also endangering many buildings on the nearby land."
2. A female parent which is a reference to a quadruped: “The racing sheet explained that Daisy was the dam of the winning horse, Tulip."
damn (DAM) (verb)
1. To condemn to eternal punishment, to doom: “Some people believe that morale misconduct by those who commit such acts will damn them for eternity."
2. To condemn as injurious, illegal, or immoral: “The speaker continued to damn drugs, alcohol, and smoking as destructive to the well-being of society."
damn (DAM) (interjection)
Used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment: “When I hit my finger with the hammer, I shouted, damn! and then I painfully went to get a bandage."Dane 及 deign
Dane (DAYN) (noun)
An individual who lives in or is from Denmark, a country in Scandinavia: “Hans Christian Anderson was a famous Dane who wrote fairy tales for children."
deign (DAYN) (verb)
To put aside the privileges of rank or position in a very condescending, superior manner; that is, to lower oneself to do something that one considers to be below his or her dignity: “Despite his misgivings, the mayor did deign to speak to the crowd at the tavern."days (DAYZ) (noun)
The periods of light between sunrises and sunsets: “For some reason, summer days are more desired than winter days."
daze (DAYZ) (noun)
A stunned or bewildered condition: “Percy left the science class in a daze more than he had anticipated."dear 及 deer
dear (DEER) (adjective)
1. Expensive, loved, or precious: “The jewelry which Lorena inherited from her grandmother was very dear to her."
2. With love and respect: “Karin lost her family, her home; everything that she held dear."
3. Used when writing to address someone; such as, in a letter: “Dear Sir, Dear Jane, etc."
deer (DEER) (noun)
A cud-chewing, herbivorous, hoofed quadruped: “The hikers saw a herd of deer in the meadow."

誤解的字彙 C 為開頭的字彙米德佳提供中翻英學術論文翻譯，含學術寫作英文編修。cabal 及 cable
cabal (kuh BAL) (noun)
A secret group, or a plot, that is devoted to intrigue and to the overthrow of a political system: “The cabal consisted of men and women who were committed to achieving a new government, by force if necessary."
cable (KAY buhl) (noun)
A rope, wire, or chain of considerable circumference and strength which may be used to hold or to fasten objects together or, as in telecommunications, to carry electric or message impulses: “The workmen installed the new cable for the telephone system."cache 及 cash
cache (KASH) (noun)
1. Stockpile, secret repository: “The rebels had a cache of firearms in the mountains."
2. A place for concealment and safekeeping, as of valuables: “Not trusting banks any more, Samantha’s father hid his cash in a cache in the family’s book case."
3. A small fast-memory storage area in a computer that holds recently accessed data, designed to speed up subsequent access to the same data: “Your computer keeps information called cache memory. As the microprocessor processes data, it looks first in the cache memory and if it finds the data there (from a previous reading of data), it does not have to do the more time-consuming reading of data from a larger memory."
“Using disk cache memory speeds up computer operations, because accessing data stored in RAM (Random Access Memory) is much faster than accessing data stored on a hard drive."
cash (KASH) (noun)
Payment for goods or services in currency or by check: “The purchases were paid for with cash."
cash (KASH) (verb)
To exchange for or to convert into ready money: “The store will cash your check."callous 及 callus
callous (KAL uhs) (adjective)
1. Not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people: “Damon made a callous remark about those who were injured in the accident."
2. Emotionally hardened; unfeeling: “Marlene had a callous indifference for the suffering of her sick neighbor."
callus (KAL uhs) (noun)
A hard, thickened place on the skin; especially, on the hands and feet: “Preston had a painful callus on each of his feet from walking so much."can, may, May 及 might
can (KAN) (verb)
To be able to do something, to have the ability to do something: “Luke is sure that if he studies hard enough he can pass the exams at school tomorrow."
may (MAY) (verb)
1. To be allowed or permitted to do something: “You may tell me your opinion, but that doesn’t mean that I will change my mind."
2. Used to indicate that something is possible or probable: “If you work hard now, you may end up sitting in the supervisor’s chair some day."
May (MAY) (noun)
When capitalized, the fifth month on the Julian calendar: “Carol’s garden is always spectacular during the month of May just before the weather becomes really hot."
might (MIGHT) (verb)
1. Used to express that something is possible: “We might go if they ask us, but then again we might not."
2. Used to talk about a possible condition that does not or did not actually exist: “If you were older, you might understand what she is talking about."

誤解的字彙 B 為開頭的字彙米德佳提供中翻英學術論文翻譯，含學術寫作英文編修。bad, bade 及 badly
bad (BAHD) (adjective)
1. Not good, poor, inferior, below standard; faulty, defective: “Most people thought that Kellie’s a very bad singer."
“Jarrod, your car won’t start if the battery is bad."
2. Immoral, unethical, wrong: “Lying is a bad thing."
3. Erroneous, wrong, incorrect: “Gretchen’s bad spelling kept her from becoming a secretary."
bade (BAYD, BAHD) (verb)
To tell, to say, to wish: “Delia’s friend bade her farewell."
“Hal bade his mother good-bye when he left for work."
badly (BAHD lee) (adverb)
1. Poorly, improperly, incorrectly: “Elvin did the work very badly."
2. Immorally, unethically, corruptly: “The army behaved badly toward the war prisoners."
3. Very much, greatly, intensely: “Lorena’s tooth hurts badly."
“Young Tyson wanted a new bicycle badly."bail, bail 及 bale
bail (BAYL) (noun)
A bond, a surety: “The accused are being held on $10,000 bail."
bail (BAYL) (verb)
1. Post bond for, post bail for: “James, the brother of William, the accused, was going to bail him out of jail."
2. Scoop, throw water out: “Bail the water out of the boat as quickly as possible."
bale (BAYL) (noun)
1. A large amount of material; such as, hay, wood, paper, cotton, etc. which is pressed together tightly and often tied or wrapped: “The farmer loaded the big bale of hay on to the truck."
“Hans, the stevedore, hauled one bale of cotton after another from the ship."
2. That which causes ruin or sorrow: “Meghan was suffering the bale of woe and torment in her mental anguish."baited (BAYT’D) (verb)
To have placed something; such as, food or a bright lure on a hook or in a trap and used in the catching of animals: “Reed and Hiram baited their hooks in expectation that they would catch a lot of fish."
bated (BAYT’D) (adjective)
In a nervous and excited state because it is not known what will happen: “Sonja waited for the answer with bated breath; that is, she nervously waited for the response to her request for work."band (BAND) (noun)
1. A group, a company, a party, or a crowd: “A band of students brought their grievances before the dean."
2. Orchestra, ensemble, group: “The band played until midnight."
3. A strip, circlet, strap; belt, collar, girdle: “Aurora’s hair was held in place by a velvet band."
“A dark band of clouds was on the horizon."
band (BAND) (verb)
To unite, to join, or to gather as a group: “Kirby, the student president, said that if we all band together, we can give our complaints greater strength."
banned (BAND) (verb)
Prohibited, restricted, barred, excluded, banished: “Bicycles are banned from the new superhighway."
“The school threatened to have the book banned because of its vulgar content."

誤解的字彙 A 為開頭的字彙米德佳提供中翻英學術論文翻譯，含學術寫作英文編修。abdication 及 addiction
abdication (ab" duh KAY shuhn) (noun)
A formal resignation and renunciation of powers; such as, a high office, a throne, or an authority; a resignation: “The abdication by the king was expected and desired by the citizens of the country."
addiction (uh DIK shuhn) (noun)
A devotion to or an abnormally strong craving and dependence on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming; such as, caffeine, nicotine, and, especially, alcohol or narcotic drugs: “Our friend, Madeline, was still trying to recover from her drug addiction; as well as, her addiction to nicotine via smoking."ability 及 capacity
ability (uh BIL i tee) (noun)
The power, gift, or competence to do or to act physically, mentally, legally, financially, etc.: “Clara was a young woman with a remarkable musical ability."
capacity (kuh PAS uh tee) (noun)
1. Amount of room or space inside; largest amount that can be held by a container: “A gallon can has a capacity of four quarts (3.78 liters)."
2. Capable of learning or doing; power or fitness: “Last year’s class of graduates demonstrated a great capacity for learning."abjure 及 adjure
abjure (ab JOOR) (verb)
1. To renounce, to reject, or to give up rights or allegiances on oath: “The respected professor, Mr. Brown, said he would abjure his citizenship if his country continued with its policies of war instead of negotiating peaceful solutions to international problems."
2. To repudiate, renounce or recant publicly; to disclaim: “As their father, Tyrone felt it was necessary to abjure the habits of his children’s excessive eating and sitting around playing computer games all the time instead of exercising."
adjure (uh JOOR) (verb)
1. To appeal to earnestly or to entreat: “Karl Heinz decided to adjure his students to prepare themselves for the final examination."
2. To charge, to bind, or to command earnestly and solemnly, often under oath or the threat of a penalty: “Judge Herman did indeed adjure the witness, Erik Rolland, that he had better answer all questions truthfully during the trial or he would be held legally accountable."abridged 及 unabridged
abridged (uh BRIJD) (verb)
1. Shortened; to decrease, to condense, or to digest: “The book was abridged to a more readable length."
2. Restrict, limit, curtail, diminish, deprive a person of, take away: “No one should be allowed to have abridged citizens of their legal rights."
unabridged (un" uh BRIJD) (adjective)
Entire, in full, not shortened, complete: “There is an unabridged dictionary on the library table; as well as, an unabridged book about etymologies."abundant 及 redundant
abundant (uh BUN duhnt) (adjective)
Plentiful, present in great quantities: “Some parts of the world are abundant in natural resources."
redundant (ri DUN duhnt) (adjective)
1. Exceeding what is necessary or natural; superfluous: “Rachel Crystal edited the report and removed any redundant information or statements."
2. Needlessly wordy or repetitive in expression: “Too often student papers are filled with redundant phrases."
3. In Britain, dismissed, laid off, or fired from a job because someone is no longer needed: “More than 500 of the company’s employees have already been made redundant and it is likely that more will also be declared as being redundant."accede 及 exceed
accede (ahk SEED) (verb)
To comply with; consent to, approve; yield to; to agree with, surrender to, to comply with: “The mayor will accede to the citizens’ demands."
exceed (iks SEED) (verb)
1. To surpass, to go beyond normal requirements or beyond the limit of: “The police will give you a ticket if you exceed the speed limit."
2. To excel, predominate, surpass, be superior: “Georgia actually did exceed all of the other contestants in the singing contest."

way back 好久以前We’ve been friends since way back. 我們老早就是好朋友了。

pass out 醉到了He passed out after three beers. 喝了三杯啤酒後他就醉倒了。He would pass out if he took one more drink. 要是他再喝一杯酒的話，他就會醉倒了。專業修改英文提高您學術英文論文被發表的機會︰修改英文期刊論文中翻英翻譯服務︰論文翻譯    文章翻譯中翻英自傳翻譯︰英文自傳

pick someone’s brains 請教某人, 吸取(某人)的意見(或知識)為己所用I don’t understand any of this medical terminology. Do you mind if I pick your brains since you’re so knowledgeable in this area? 我對醫學術語一無所知。你在這方面如此在行，我能不能請教你一下？A successful CEO knows how to pick the brains of his people. 一名成功的CEO懂得如何把手下人的智慧為自己所用。專業修改英文提高您學術英文論文被發表的機會︰修改英文期刊論文中翻英翻譯服務︰論文翻譯    文章翻譯中翻英自傳翻譯︰英文自傳

pep talk 打氣，鼓勵的話The coach gave his team a pep talk at half time, hoping to lead them to victory. 教練在半場時候給球員們打起，希望將他們引上勝利之途。Pep talks were for the rank-and-file, and intellectuals believed themselves immune from inspirational speeches. 鼓勵話對普通老百姓是起作用的，而對知識分子來說卻大可不必。The sales manager gave the salesmen a rousing pep talk before the sale. 減價開始之前，業務經理向售貨員講話，激勵士氣。You can cross my pep talk off your list today. 你今天就用不著跟我加油鼓勁了。專業修改英文提高您學術英文論文被發表的機會︰修改英文期刊論文中翻英翻譯服務︰論文翻譯    文章翻譯中翻英自傳翻譯︰英文自傳

have a passion for 鍾愛I have a passion for blue dresses. 我鍾愛藍色的衣服。Rather, you should say that you like your last marketing job because you have passion for it and you really enjoy it. 相反，你應該說，您喜歡您最後的營銷工作，因為你有激情，因為它和你真的享受。It does not matter which color your skin is, you are her friend so long as you have passion for life. 不論你的膚色如何，只要你對生活充滿熱愛你都會是她的朋友。專業修改英文提高您學術英文論文被發表的機會︰修改英文期刊論文中翻英翻譯服務︰論文翻譯    文章翻譯中翻英自傳翻譯︰英文自傳
每日一句英文 What’s this all about?

have a bone to pick with 有賬要算I have a bone to pick with you. You still owe me the fifteen dollars you borrowed. 我有賬跟你算。你向我借的十五美金還沒還呢！to have a bone to pick 從字面上來解釋就是挑骨頭的意思。但是，做為俗語，to have a bone to pick 的意思就不同了，它是指：有理由來抱怨或爭論。Honey, I have a bone to pick with you. I don’t mind you getting into the bathroom first in the morning, but do you have to be in there so long? You know, I have to get to work on time, too. 親愛的，我有一件事得向你抱怨了。我不在乎你每天早上先用洗澡間，但是，你有必要在裡面待那麼長時間嗎？你知道，我也得按時上班啊專業修改英文提高您學術英文論文被發表的機會︰修改英文期刊論文中翻英翻譯服務︰論文翻譯    文章翻譯中翻英自傳翻譯︰英文自傳

hung over 宿醉Don’t disturb him. He’s still hung over from last night. 別吵醒他，他宿醉仍未醒。He has a terrible hangover after the new year’s eve party. 點擊朗讀在除夕夜的宴會後,他宿醉,十分難受I’m gonna walk into that office , i won ‘ t let anyone know i ‘ m hung over. 我現在要走進那個辦公室但是我不會讓任何人知道我宿醉未醒