4000 FCE Vocabulary List

ad. 即,就是,換句話說 by name; by particular mention; expressly; that is to say
Lydia briefly stated the business in hand, namely to choose a secretary and treasurer for the committee.

n. 麻醉的,催眠的 the addictive drug, such as opium that reduces pain, alters mood and behavior; inducing sleep
Some patients seek alternative solutions to long-term narcotic painkillers.

n. 講述者 someone who tells a story
Rochester has been favored with the most lively and the most continuous? The eagerness of a listener quickens the tongue of a narrator.

n. 作嘔,噁心 the feeling of sickness in the stomach by an urge to vomit; strong aversion; disgust
Side effects include dizziness, nausea, and falling asleep.

a. 海軍的,軍艦的 relating to, or adjacent to the sea; relating to marine shipping or navigation
We really don't yet have technology that can effectively detect the presence of radiation in naval cargo.

n. 航海 guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
Such frequencies can be extremely valuable to companies that provide wireless services such as mobile phone networks or satellite navigation systems.

a. 貧窮的,生活艱辛的 poor; indigent; being in need; impoverished
Economists and poverty researchers say multiple factors may account for the increase in needy college graduates.

v. 疏忽,忘記 disregard; ignore; pay little or no attention to
Iraqi sovereignty does not neglect the U.S. promise to protect the residents of Camp Ashraf.

n. 疏忽,沒能盡力的 neglect; failure to take reasonable care; state or quality of being negligent
As for employment, this negligence is apparent in various aspects, such as qualification and training.

a. 疏忽的,粗心大意的 failing to be careful enough or to give enough attention to your responsibilities; inattentive
Did she like that negligent housekeeper?

a. 可商量的,(支票)可兌現的 capable of being negotiated; transferable by assignment or endorsement to another person
Make sure the promissory note that the buyer signs are fully negotiable, that is, transferable to another party.

n. 商議,談判 discussion intended to produce an agreement
After two weeks of negotiation between Transocean, the American-based company operating the rigs, and local union representatives ended in deadlock.

a. 神經的,神經緊張的,易激動的 agitated; worried and anxious
It was talking in a hurried nervous manner, smiling at everything that was said, and went by without noticing her.

a. 神經病患者 of or about the nerves; seated in the nerves; nervous
If they get through that period without becoming neurotic or worse, they're usually all right from then on.

a. 中型的,自然的,中庸的,公允的 impartial; not supporting one side over another
Edwards will remain neutral until after 'Super Tuesday,' then he will endorse Hillary.

v. 抵消,中和 make neutral and thus inoffensive
The treaty might neutralize the small republic.

n. 中子 an elementary particle with 0 charges and mass about equal to a proton
They are discussing the specific case of a neutron found outside the nucleus.

ad. 儘管如此,不過,可是,然而 not the less; notwithstanding; despite that; yet
While Gaiman does not possess much of a sophisticated literary skill, he nevertheless is an author to read for interesting and amazing stories.

v. 一點點地咬,慢慢啃 bite by little at a time; seize gently with the mouth; eat slowly or in small bits
He didn't answer but just continued to nibble at his food.

n. 貴族,高貴的身份,高貴 quality or state of being noble; the superiority of mind or character; commanding excellence; eminence
He is remembered for the nobility of his character.