完成 " I " 開頭單字及例句
imagine 想像
[Ex] 1. Can you imagine such a trahedy ?
[補充] 1. I can't imagine what has happened.
我想像不出發生了什麼事。
2. You may imagine their astonishment at finding the room empty.
你可以想像他們發現房間裡空無一人時那吃驚的樣子。
3. I shall describe the place and see if you can imagine the scene.
我將描述該地，看你是否能想像其情景。
4. Imagine that you are a millionaire. (=Imagine yourself (to be) a millionaire.)
想像你自己是百萬富翁。
5. Can you imagine her riding a bicycle?
你能想像她騎腳踏車的情景嗎？
6. Can you imagine anyone taking that risk?
你想會有人冒此危險嗎？
7. The place is just as pretty as you imagine.
那裡正如你想像的那樣美。
improve 進展 ; 改善
[Ex] 1. Trade between Taiwan and China has improved markedly.
[補充] 1. He put forward a plan for improving the rate of production.
他提出了一個提高生產率的計劃。
2. I want to improve my abilities.
我想要增進我的能力。
3. She improved her leisure by learning foreign languages.
她利用閒暇時間學習外語。
4. Their working conditions are improving.
他們的工作條件正在改善。
5. He's improving in health.
他的健康漸有起色。
indicate 指出 ; 顯示 ; 表示
[Ex] 1. Fever indicates sickness.
2. This report indicates the seriousness of water contamination
in urban areas.
[補充] 1. The light above the elevator indicated that the elevator was
then at the fifteenth floor.
電梯上方的燈指示那時電梯在十五樓
2. Signposts indicate which way to go.
路標指示道路的方向。
3. His hesitation indicates unwillingness.
他的猶豫表明不願意。
inform 通知 ; 給消息
[Ex] 1. Please keep me informed of any changes in her condition.
[補充] 1. She has kept me informed of his latest activities.
她一直告知我他最近的活動情形。
2. He informed me that she had arrived.
他告訴我她到了。
injure 受傷 ; 傷害
[Ex] 1. Many persons were badly injured in the car accident yesterday.
[補充] 1. I hope I didn't injure her feelings.
我希望我沒有傷害她的感情。
2. His hand was badly injured.
他的手受了重傷。
innovate 創新 ; 更新
[Ex] 1. Innovate or we will be lagging behind.
2. Innovation is the motto of our management philosophy.
[補充] 1. The new principal innovated in school customs.
新校長革新學校風氣。
[額外補充] < lag behind >
lag behind 當及物動詞, 後面接名詞, 表示落後於...;
也可當不及物動詞, 不用於被動語態。
1. In steel production, they lag behind the rest of Europe.
他們在鋼產量方面落後於歐洲其他國家。
2. The supply lags behind the demand.
供不應求。
insist 堅持
[Ex] 1. She insisted on marrying him.
2. Do you still insist on changing the terms and conditions
we have already agreed on ?
[補充] 1. He insisted that we (should) accept these gifts.
他一定要我們收下這些禮物。
2. Jane insisted that he be present.
珍堅持要他出席。
3. She insisted that she was right.
她堅持自己是對的。
4. He insisted on/upon my going with him.
他堅持要我跟他一起去。
5. I insist on seeing it.
我一定要見到它。
6. I insisted on you paying right now.
我堅持要你現在付款。
instruct 指示 ; 教導
[Ex] 1. The forwarder was instructed to go to customs office by noon.
[補充] 1. He instructed me to deliver it to a customer.
他吩咐我把東西送去給顧客。
2. Mother instructed us to lock the door when we left.
母親吩咐我們離開時要鎖門。
3. My job is to instruct her in English.
我的工作是教她英語。
intend 意圖 ; 想要
[Ex] 1. What did she intend by that wink ?
2. I intend to start at once; there's no time for me
to wait any longer.
[補充] 1. He intends his son to manage the company.
他打算讓他兒子經營該公司。
2. Let's ask her what she intends us to do.
讓我們問她要我們做什麼。
3. What do you intend to do today?
你今天打算做什麼?
4. We intend that the work shall be done at once.
我們要那件工作立即做好。
5. What do you intend exactly by the word?
這單詞您究竟作何解釋？
interpret 解釋 ; 解讀 ; 口譯
[Ex] 1. How do you interpret this sentence ?
2. Is there anyone here that can interpret for me ?
I don't understand Russian.
[補充] 1. We have to interpret his words in a modern light.
我們必須以現代的觀點來解釋他的話。
2. We interpret a frown as a sign of disapproval.
我們把皺眉當作不贊成的表示。
3. Would you like me to interpret for you?
我給你當翻譯好嗎?
4. He will interpret for me.
他要替我翻譯。
introduce 介紹 ; 上市
[Ex] 1. Hi Kinslow ! May I introduce my brother to you ?
2. The new product was just introduced recently.
[補充] 1. It was my younger brother who introduced me to jazz.
是我的弟弟介紹我聽爵士樂的。
2. Allow me to introduce my friend Miss Wood to you.
允許我向你介紹我的朋友伍德小姐。
invent 發明
[Ex] 1. I thought that was a story he invented.
2. Edison invented many useful things in his life,
such as the electric light.
[補充] 1. We must invent an excuse for being late.
我們必須編一個遲到的藉口。
2. He invented a new type of stethoscope.
他發明了一種新型聽診器。
involve 介入 ; 牽涉
[Ex] 1. What does your job involve ? This is you and me ;
don't tell anyone else.
[補充] 1. That's no concern of mine. I'm not involved.
那與我無關,我未捲入。
2. Don't involve me in your quarrel!
不要把我牽扯進你們的爭吵中!
3. The topic involved him in the discussion.
這話題使他加入討論。
invite 邀請 ; 招致
[Ex] 1. May I invite you for a dance ? Yes, I'd love to.
2. Thank you for inviting me. Please make yourself at home.
[補充] 1. He invited several of his friends to the show.
他邀請了幾個朋友去看表演。
2. We have invited her to give a talk on the flower arrangement.
我們請到她作插花演講。
3. Carelessness invites accidents.
疏忽招致事故。
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