全民英檢初級至高級單字 &托福單字
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Day 266 Sep. 4
topic [}tAp0k] n. 話題；論題；主題a subject of attention, writing, conversation
We discussed several topics at the meeting.
Today’s topic in math class was algebra.
We discussed a wide range of topics. // a topic of conversation
He tried to think of another topic of conversation.
grasp [gr$sp] v. 1. 抓牢；抓緊to hold firmly; take hold of
I grasped the door handle with both hands and pulled hard.
He grasped the rope and began to climb.
2. 理解；領會to succeed in understanding something often complex
After reading the book again, I finally grasped the main points of the story.
It was hard to grasp what he was saying.
3. 毫不猶豫地抓住 (機會)
I grasped the opportunity to work in Europe.
n. 1. 緊抓；緊握 a firm hold on something
I got a firm grasp on the stuck faucet and forced it open.
I grabbed her, but she slipped from my grasp.
2. 理解(力)；領會understanding; comprehension
She has a good grasp of English grammar. 掌握很好
That teacher has a good grasp of his subject.
3. 能力所及
Success was within his grasp. 他有把握獲得成功
Victory was now within their grasp.
fa.cil.i.tate [fD}s0lD`tet ] v. 使便利；促進；促使make easier 99學
Computers can facilitate learning. ( facilitate + 事物)
Structured teaching facilitates learning.
It would facilitate matters if you could stay an hour longer.
We’ve hired more people to facilitate the enrollment of new students.
(錯) Buses facilitate people. // (對) Buses facilitate traveling to work.
fa.cil.i.ty [fD}s0lDti] n. 1. (用複數) (使工作便利的) 設施；設備that which makes it
easier to do something 103學
The school has excellent facilities.
There are plans to improve the restroom facilities at the bus station.
This kitchen has the latest facilities for cooking.
The university has very good sports facilities, including a new gym.
sports /leisure facilities // All rooms have private facilities. 私人浴室
2. 天賦；才能 ease or skill in doing, acting, working, etc.
We admired her facility in playing the piano.
He has a facility for languages.
The facility with which she explains difficult topics is amazing.
sat.ire [}s$ta0r] n. 1. 諷刺；譏諷
The movie is a political /social satire. // a work full of savage satire
My favorite television show is a satire of the evening news.
2. 諷刺作品
The book is a satire of American politics.
His latest book is a biting satire on modern bureaucracy.
satirical [sD}t0r0kDl] adj. 諷刺的；譏諷的
The writer took a satirical look at rock music. // a satirical novel
satirist [}s$tDr0st] n. someone who writes satire
satirize [}s$tD`ra0z] v. 諷刺；譏諷 101指
The book satirizes contemporary life.
His latest book satirizes the media.
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