單字用法cu
cattle
noun [ plural ]
UK
/ˈkæt.əl/ US /ˈkæt̬.əl/
B1
cows and bulls that are kept for their milk or meat
牛
cater
verb [ I or T ]
UK
/ˈkeɪ.tər/ US
/ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ/
C1
to provide, and sometimes serve, food
提供飲食；承辦（宴席）
I'm catering for twelve on Sunday - the whole family is coming.星期天我要招待12個人，全家都要來。
Which firm will be catering at the wedding reception?將由哪家公司承辦婚宴？
US Who catered your party?你們的聚會是誰承辦的？
cater for sb/sth
— phrasal verb with cater verb [ I or T ]
UK
/ˈkeɪ.tər/ US
/ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ/
mainly UK (US usually cater to sb/sth)
C1
to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
迎合；滿足
The club caters for children between the ages of four and twelve.該俱樂部適合4至12歲的兒童。
Internet shopping caters to every conceivable need.網路購物滿足了各種可以想像得到的需求。
bars that cater to the lucrative tourist trade符合盈利觀光業需求的酒吧
Why should you cater to his every whim?為什麼他不管什麼樣的一時興致你都要滿足？
This legislation simply caters to racism.該法規完全是迎合了種族主義。
caterer
noun [ C ]
UK
/ˈkeɪ.tər.ər/ US
/ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ.ɚ/
a person or company that makes or serves food
提供餐飲服務的人（或公司）
They prepare fresh vegetables for restaurants and caterers.他們為餐館和餐飲服務公司供應新鮮蔬菜。
The group included representatives from hotels, restaurants, retail companies, and contract caterers.這個小組包括來自酒店、餐館、零售公司和餐飲服務公司的代表。
catering
noun [ U ]
UK
/ˈkeɪ.tər.ɪŋ/ US
/ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
B2
any job making or serving food
餐飲業；準備或提供食物的工作
I've always wanted to work in catering.我一直想在餐飲業工作。
Who is going to do the catering for the wedding?誰將為婚禮提供就餐服務？
a high-class catering company高檔酒宴承辦公司
caterpillar
noun [ C ]
UK
/ˈkæt.ə.pɪl.ər/ US
/ˈkæt̬.ɚ.pɪl.ɚ/
a small, long animal with many legs that feeds on the leaves of plants, and develops into a butterfly or moth
毛蟲，蠋（蝴蝶或飛蛾的幼蟲）
Caterpillar track
noun [ C ]
trademark
UK
/ˈkæt.ə.pɪl.ə ˌtræk/ US
/ˈkæt̬.ɚ.pɪl.ɚ ˌtræk/
a brand name for a belt of metal plates around the sets of wheels on each side of a vehicle that help it to move over rough ground
履帶
catfish noun [C] (FAKE)
informal
someone who pretends on social media to be someone different, in order to trick or attract other people
（在社群網路上偽裝自己以此來）釣魚交友的人
Online scammers and catfish usually have broad profile interests so that they can appeal to as many people as possible.網路詐騙者和釣魚交友的人通常在他們的個人資料填寫非常廣泛的興趣愛好，這樣他們就能吸引儘可能多的人。
catfish
verb [ T ]
informal
UK
/ˈkæt.fɪʃ/ US
/ˈkæt.fɪʃ/
to try to trick or attract someone by pretending on social media to be someone different
（在社群網路上偽裝自己以此來）釣魚交友
If a random, attractive person starts talking to you online, you are very likely being catfished.如果忽然有個很有魅力的陌生人在網上開始和你聊天，你很可能是他釣魚交友的對象
Ca thar sis 可塞
noun [ C or U ]
UK
/kəˈθɑː.sɪs/ US
/kəˈθɑːr.sɪs/
plural catharses UK (醫 )
/-siːz/ US
the process of releasing strong emotions through a particular activity or experience, such as writing or theatre, in a way that helps you to understand those emotions
情感宣洩，精神淨化（如透過寫作、戲劇等活動或經歷）
Ca the dral 可攜濁
noun [ C ]
UK
/kəˈθiː.drəl/ US
/kəˈθiː.drəl/
A2
a very large, usually stone, building for Christian worship. It is the largest and most important church of a diocese.
（一個教區內的）總教堂，大教堂
Criterion
criterion
noun [ C ]
UK
/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ən/ US
/kraɪˈtɪr.i.ən/
plural criteria UK
/-ri.ə / US
/-ˈtɪr.i.ə /
C1
a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something
（作出評判、決定或處理的）標準，準則
The Health Service should not be judged by financial criteria alone.公共醫療衛生服務不應僅僅以財務狀況的好壞爲標準來評判。
https://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/daccriteriaforevaluatingdevelopmentassistance.htm
相似詞
example例子；榜樣
prototype原型；標準，模范
canon標準；教規；
norm標準，規范
paradigm范例；詞形變化表
gauge測量；估計；給……定規格
scale衡量；攀登；剝落
rule規則；建議；統治；習慣；定律；法治；尺子；破折號
standard標準的；合規格的；公認為優秀的
exemplar模范，榜樣；標本
pattern模式；圖案；樣品
measure測量；估量；權衡
qualification資格；條件；限制；賦予資格
Croco dile
[ˋkrɑkə͵daɪl]
Crocodile Note鱷魚手記
nile crocodile尼羅河鱷魚；尼羅鱷
crocodile tears假慈悲；鱷魚的眼淚
They were only crying crocodile tears at the old man's funeral.
他們在那老人葬禮上的哭是虛情假意的。
She shed crocodile tears when she dismissed him from his job.
她把他解僱時, 流出了鱷魚的眼淚(假裝難過)。
Killer Crocodile殺人鱷魚潭
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彎曲系列詞
Crook
crook
noun
UK
/krʊk/ US
/krʊk/
crook noun (CRIMINAL)
[ C ] informal
a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat
騙子；無賴；（尤指）詐騙犯
These politicians are just a bunch of crooks.這些政客不過是一幫騙子。
crook noun (BEND)
the crook of your arm
the inside part of your arm where it bends
臂彎
crook noun (STICK)
a long stick with a curved end, especially one carried by a shepherd or a bishop
（尤指牧羊人或主教用的）曲柄手杖
crook
adjective
Australian English informal
UK
/krʊk/ US
/krʊk/
不好的，壞的；有病的
I'm a bit crook at the moment.我目前身體不太好。
crook
verb [ T ]
old-fashioned
UK
/krʊk/ US
/krʊk/
使（手指或手臂）彎曲
She delicately crooked her little finger as she picked up her cup.她端茶杯時優雅地翹起小指。
curl
curve
flexible
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crookedly
adverb
UK
/ˈkrʊk.ɪd.li/ US
/ˈkrʊk.ɪd.li/
in a way that does not form a straight line or that has many bends
歪歪扭扭地，歪歪斜斜地
She smiled crookedly at me.她不自然地沖我笑了笑。
A large portrait was hanging crookedly on the wall.一幅巨大的肖像歪歪斜斜地掛在牆上。
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crookedness
noun [ U ]
UK
/ˈkrʊk.ɪd.nəs/ US
/ˈkrʊk.ɪd.nəs/
crookedness noun [U] (DISHONESTY)
the fact of being dishonest or criminal
不誠實；狡詐
People feel uneasy about the crookedness of the political system.人們對政治制度的扭曲深感不安。
crookedness noun [U] (BEING BENT)
the fact that something is not straight or regular in shape
彎曲；不規則
the crookedness of his teeth他牙齒的不規則
Cunning
cunning detail狡猾的
cunning
adjective
UK
/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/ US
/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
cunning adjective (CLEVER)
C2
Cunning people are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose.
狡猾的，狡詐的
He's a very cunning man.
他爲人十分狡猾。
cunning adjective (ATTRACTIVE)
US old-fashioned
pretty and attractive
吸引人的，迷人的
a cunning little child/puppy/kitten 靈精怪的的小孩／小狗／小貓
cunning
noun [ U ]
UK
/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/ US
/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
the quality or skill of being clever at planning something so you get what you want, especially by tricking other people
狡詐；狡猾；機靈
We need to show some cunning if we want to defeat the enemy.要想騙過敵人，我們得想點計策。
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Crop
noun
UK
/krɒp/ US
/krɑːp/
crop noun (PLANT)
B1 [ C ]
(the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts
莊稼，作物；收成，收穫量
The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.主要的出口作物是咖啡和大米。
a bumper (= very good) potato crop馬鈴薯大豐收
corn
noun
UK
/kɔːn/ US
/kɔːrn/
corn noun (FOOD)
B1 [ U ] UK
(the seeds of) plants, such as wheat, maize, oats, and barley, that can be used to produce flour
（小麥、玉米、燕麥、大麥等）穀物，穀粒
a sheaf of corn一捆穀物
grains of corn穀粒
Crow
crow
noun [ C ]
UK
/krəʊ/ US
/kroʊ/
a large, black bird with a loud, unpleasant cry
烏鴉
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Crowd
crowd into涌入；擠入
crowd out擠出；推開
agitated crowd騷動的群眾
crowd together湊在一起
a crowd of一大群；許多的
crowd around圍攏，聚集在…周圍
Healthy crowd健康人群
capacity crowd觀眾滿座；爆滿
Polo Crowd馬球人群
a large crowd of一大群的
crowd behavior群眾行為
Young crowd青壯年人群
Crown
crown leather[皮革] 上等皮革
crown jewel最珍貴的部分
crown gear冠狀齒輪；差動器側面傘齒輪
Crown Growth晶冠成長
crown circle錐齒輪冠圓；外端齒頂圓
Crown Estate英國的公有財產
crown prince皇太子；皇儲
crown princess將繼承王位的公主；女王儲
triple crown三重冠
crown colony英國直轄殖民地
wear the crown戴上王冠
Digital Crown數碼表冠
Crown Plaza皇冠假日
crown with冠上…
crown block定滑輪
crown height冠部高度，冠高；冠高比
to crown it all更妙的是；更糟糕的是；尤其是
crown molding頂冠飾條
arch crown[建] 拱頂
Crucial
adj.
形容詞
- 1.決定性的，重要的[（+to/for）]These negotiations are crucial to the future of our firm. 這些談判對我們公司的前途至關重要。
- 2.嚴酷的，艱難的
- 3.十字形的a crucial incision 十字形切口
crucial
adjective
UK
/ˈkruː.ʃəl/ US
/ˈkruː.ʃəl/
B2
extremely important or necessary
至關重要的；關鍵的；決定性的
a crucial decision/question至關重要的決定／問題
Her work has been crucial to the project's success.她的工作對於這個專案的成功至關重要。
[ + that ] It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately.關鍵是要馬上著手處理這一問題。
粗魯系列
Rude
adj.
形容詞
- 1.粗野的，粗魯的，無禮的I did not intend to be rude. 我並不想粗魯無禮。
- 2.粗糙的，簡陋的[B]People of the Stone Age used rude tools. 石器時代的人使用粗糙簡陋的工具。
- 3.未加工的，天然的[B]They are buying rude cotton. 他們正在收購原棉。
- 4.未開化的，原始的，野蠻的[B]These rude tribesmen live in the rain forest. 這些原始部落人生活在雨林之中。
- 5.粗略的，大略的[B]
- 6.強健的，茁壯的[B]
- 7.猥褻的，淫亂的He told a rather rude joke, and every one looked embarrassed. 他講了一個相當粗俗的笑話，使每個人都非常尷尬。
rude
adjective
UK
/ruːd/ US
/ruːd/
rude adjective (NOT POLITE)
B1
not polite; offensive or embarrassing
不禮貌的；粗魯的，粗野的；討厭的
He's a very rude man.他這人很粗魯。
It's rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.別人給你東西，你不說「謝謝」是不禮貌的。
He's got no manners - he's rude to everyone.他這人很無禮——他對誰都很粗魯。
B2
relating to sex or going to the toilet
猥褻的；下流的；粗俗的
He told a rude joke/story.他講了個下流的笑話／故事。
rudeness
noun [ U ]
UK
/ˈruːd.nəs/ US
/ˈruːd.nəs/
rudeness noun [U] (NOT POLITE)
C1
the quality of being offensive or not polite
無禮；粗魯
There is no excuse for rudeness.粗魯沒有任何借口。
Crude
crude
adjective
UK
/kruːd/ US
/kruːd/
crude adjective (SIMPLE)
C2
simple and not skilfully done or made
粗糙的；簡陋的；粗製的；未加修飾的
a crude device/weapon簡陋的裝置／粗製的武器
减少例句
- The M.P.'s speech was dismissed by her opponents as crude electioneering.
- The constructed a crude shelter from branches.
- The boxes were used as a crude table and chairs.
crude adjective (RUDE)
C2
粗俗的；粗野的；無禮的
crude
noun [ U ]
UK
/kruːd/ US
/kruːd/
(also crude oil)
oil from rocks underground in a natural state that has not yet been treated
原油
語
crude moment[統計]
crude fiber[紡] 粗纖維
crude sampler原油采樣器
crude assay原油鑒定法
light crude[油氣] 輕質原油
crude extract粗提物， 粗抽提物；粗提取液
crude protein粗蛋白；天然蛋白質
crude density粗密度
sour crude oil酸性原油，含硫原油
crude production原油的開采；半成品
crude phenol[有化] 粗酚
crude calcium過磷酸鈣
crude steel粗鋼；原鋼；粗鐵
crude gas原煤氣；不純煤氣
degassed crude脫氣原油
benchmark crude標準原油
sweet crude[油氣] 低硫原油
sour crude含硫原油；酸性原油
heavy crude[油氣] 重質原油
crude drug[藥] 天然藥
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Cruel
cruel
adjective
UK
/ˈkruː.əl/ US
/ˈkruː.əl/
crueller | cruellest or crueler | cruelest
B1
extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally
殘忍的；殘酷的；刻毒傷人的
Don't tease him about his weight - it's cruel.別拿他的體重開玩笑——這樣太刻薄了。
Children can be very cruel to each other.小孩相互之間會很殘忍。
令人痛苦的
His death was a cruel blow.他的死是個無情的打擊。
Cruelty
cruelty
noun [ U or C ]
UK
/ˈkruː.əl.ti/ US
/ˈkruː.əl.t̬i/
B2
cruel behaviour or a cruel action
殘忍，殘酷；殘酷行爲；虐待
The farmer was accused of cruelty to animals.農場主人被指控虐待動物。
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Cub
cub
noun [ C ]
UK
/kʌb/ US
/kʌb/
cub noun [C] (YOUNG ANIMAL)
a young lion, bear, wolf, etc.
（獅、熊、狼等的）幼崽，幼獸
cub noun [C] (BOY)
(also Cub Scout)
a boy aged between eight and eleven years old who is a member of the international organization called the Scouts
（年齡在8至11歲之間的）幼年童子軍
Cub Scout幼童軍
wolf cub小狼；幼童軍
cub scout幼童軍
cub reporter初出茅廬的新聞記者
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accumulation
noun [ U or C ]
UK /əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
C2
an amount of something that has been collected
積累；積聚；積攢
Despite this accumulation of evidence, the government persisted in doing nothing.
儘管種種跡象不斷出現，政府仍然堅持不採取任何行動。
Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
由於海浪的衝擊作用，海灘上會堆積沙子。
accumulation zone[地質] 堆積區
Accumulation test累積檢測；儲壓試驗；蓄汽試驗，累積試驗
heat accumulation蓄熱，儲熱；熱積聚
accumulation area聚集區；積冰區
primitive accumulation of capital原始資本積累
accumulation schedule[會計]
Cumulative
cumulative
adjective
UK
/ˈkjuː.mjə.lə.tɪv/ US
/ˈkjuː.mjə.lə.t̬ɪv/
increasing by one addition after another
累積的；漸增的
The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.使用大量化學物質經年累月會對土地造成災難性的後果。
cumulative effect累積效應；蓄積作用
cumulative probability[數] 累積概率
cumulative selection累積選擇
cumulative distribution function[統計] 累積分布函數
cumulative voting選民所領票數與候選人數相同的制度
cumulative advance累計墊款
cumulative action蓄積作用
cumulative frequency[統計] 累積頻率，[電子] 累積頻數
相似詞
accumulative累計的；累積的；積聚而成的
Curb
n.[C]
可數名詞
- 1.勒馬繩
- 2.控制，約束，抑制The public demanded a curb on military spending. 公眾要求限制軍事開支。
- 3.路邊，（人行道旁的）鑲邊石，邊欄He parked his car close to the curb. 他將汽車停在緊靠人行道路緣的地方。
- 4.井欄
cue
n.[C]
可數名詞
- 1.【戲】提示，尾白at a cue from the director 在導演的暗示下
- 2.暗示，信號；線索I threw her a cue but she missed it. 我給她暗示，可她沒有領會。
- 3.（分配給自己的）角色
vt.
及物動詞
- 1.給……暗示[（+in）]The band director cued the drums to begin. 樂隊指揮暗示鼓手們敲起來。
- 2.把……插入演出
cue ball
noun [ C ]
UK
/ˈkjuː ˌbɔːl/ US
/ˈkjuː ˌbɑːl/
the white ball that a player hits with the cue in order to move other balls in games such as snooker
（撞球臺上的）白色球
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cuffs [ plural ]
informal for handcuffs
手銬（handcuffs的非正式說法）
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curiosity
curiosity
noun
UK
/ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti/ US
/ˌkjʊr.iˈɑː.sə.t̬i/
curiosity noun (INTEREST)
B2 [ U ]
an eager wish to know or learn about something
好奇心；求知慾
to arouse/excite/satisfy someone's curiosity引起／激發／滿足某人的好奇心
I'm burning with curiosity - you must tell me who won!我心急火燎地想知道——你一定要告訴我是誰贏了！
She decided to call her ex-boyfriend out of curiosity.她出於好奇決定給以前的男友打電話。
"Why do you ask?" "Oh, just idle curiosity (= for no particular reason)."「你為甚麼要問？」「哦，不過是好奇而已。」
curiosity noun (STRANGE OBJECT)
something that is interesting because it is rare and unusual
奇品，珍品；新奇罕有的事物
Cars like mine are curiosities nowadays.像我擁有的這種車如今實屬罕見了。
I kept this old pot for its curiosity value (= the interest it has because it is unusual).我留著這個舊罐子，因為它很特別。
習語
out of curiosity出於好奇心
hungry curiosity如饑似渴的好奇心
Cabinet Curiosity珍寶柜
epistemic curiosity認識性好奇
perceptual curiosity知覺好奇心
idle curiosity無意義的好奇心，求知的本能
impertinent curiosity過分的好奇心
public curiosity公眾獵奇
be full of curiosity about + 人事物
通常充滿了「好奇」這種名詞用法會使用 be full of curiosity about 的語法，例如以下例句：
We are full of curiosity about the unknown.
我們對未知的事物充滿了好奇。
He is full of curiosity.
他充滿了好奇。
Matt was full of curiosity about computers when he was a child.
麥特小時候對電腦充滿了好奇心。
be curious about + 人事物
通常形容對某人事物感到好奇則使用 be curious about 這種形容詞用法，請看以下例句：
Ancient scientists were curious about the universe.
古代的科學家對宇宙充滿好奇。
I am very curious about energy conversion.
我對能源轉換非常好奇。
I am very curious about your work.
我對你的工作很好奇。
If you wish to make curiosity from scratch, you must first invent the universe. 如果你想從零開始培養好奇心，你就必須先創造宇宙。
do not feel that you are ever wasting anyone「s time pursuing your curiosity or your interest. that is what we are all here for.
永遠都不要擔心滿足自己的好奇心或追隨自己的興趣是在浪費他人的時間，這些正是我們在這里工作的目的。
curiosity : can we create a 「what if」 mind set?
好奇心：我們能創造「如果」的思維方式嗎？
it’s the passion, the desire, the curiosity as to what might be different than last time.
是他們期待這次的經歷可能與上次不同的熱情、渴望和好奇心。
i have not always succeeded in that, far from it, being impatient to follow my insatiable curiosity and personal drives.
在這方面我做得并不完美，差遠了，要追隨永不滿足的好奇心加個人動力，我會有不耐煩的時候。
he typically travels extensively in his offseason and has expressed curiosity about what it would be like to play in greece, just to name one of his frequent destinations.
他現在正在旅行，他也表達了對於如果能到希臘打球會將是怎樣的一種情況的好奇心，這只是最近他的目的地中的一個。
it shows that you have no curiosity or interest in the organization.
因為這意味著你對該公司沒有什么好奇心或興趣。
curiosity is what gets you questioning the world and your place in it.
好奇心是你對這個世界懷有疑問的開始，決定你在其中的位置。
but curiosity about him continues, as evidenced by the unrelenting tide of einstein books amazon.com lists some 100 in print).
有關愛因斯坦的書層出不窮（亞馬遜網站列出了100本），這印證了人們對他依舊很好奇。
in this eden, too, the woman」s curiosity is the driving force that rouses creation from the stasis of repetition.
在這樣一個伊甸園里，也是女人的好奇心，成了從一再重復的停滯中喚醒創造的推動力。
to that i would add they must also have child-like curiosity about the world around them, and how it works.
我想做點補充，他們必須對自己周圍的世界以及它是如何運行的有著孩童般的好奇心。
that was controlled too and there were doors i could not peek behind, though it would have satisfied my curiosity and hunger for information.
雖然采訪也受到限制，有些門不能窺視，但這次采訪使我的好奇心和對信息的渴望得到了滿足。
an insatiable curiosity is needed, but this, in itself, will not guide success either.
永不知足的好奇心是必要的，但好奇心本身也不能引導成功。
so out of pure curiosity i do.
出於一種單純的好奇心，我也這么做了。
when you allow your curiosity tosend you in new directions you add variety into your life.
當你讓好奇心引領你步入新方向時，你也就將多樣性添加到了生活中。
furthermore, some flawed ideas may ignite your curiosity and imagination, both of which have the ability to change the dynamics of everything.
而且，有時一些有瑕疵的想法可能會點燃你的好奇心和想象力，這兩者都能夠帶來徹頭徹尾的改變。
the very mystery of him excited her curiosity like a door that had neither lock nor key.
就是他的這個秘密像一扇既沒有鎖也沒有鑰匙的門引起了她的好奇心。
curious
curious
adjective
UK
/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ US
/ˈkjʊr.i.əs/
curious adjective (INTERESTED)
B1
interested in learning about people or things around you
好奇的；好打聽的
I was curious to know what would happen next.我很好奇想知道接下來會發生甚麽事。
Babies are curious about everything around them.嬰兒對周圍的一切都很好奇。
"Why did you ask?" "I was just curious."「你為甚麼要問？」「好奇而已。」
相反詞
uninterested不感興趣的；無利害關系的
incurious不關心的；無好奇心的；不感興趣的
indifferent冷漠的人
nonchalant冷淡的，漠不關心的
unconcerned不關心的；無關的；無憂慮的
uninterested不感興趣的；無利害關系的
indifferent冷漠的人
incurious不關心的；無好奇心的；不感興趣的
https://www.josephrosenfeld.com/dare-to-be-curious/
4 Ways to Feed Your Curiosity
Want a good dare? How about a dare to be curious about yourself? I think there is no better way to stay youthful and hungry for life than to be curious about yourself. This idea of being curious about yourself is something that has been a recent point of conversation with clients of various backgrounds. One of my long time clients even suggested that I write about it because she found the conversation personally inspiring. So, this is it.
Travel
One of the reasons I love to travel so much is to feed my curiosity. If you know me, you must know that my curiosity about the world is never satisfied. This explains why I’m on an airplane today to visit my dearest mentor in her hometown. I dare to be curious about the world, and specific places within it, because of the influence these places have on how we live. It’s no wonder that I need regular trips to Paris so that I am one of the people you know who knows what’s happening in fashion and style.
Food
I also dare to be curious about food. This is a statement that I know will make most people who know me laugh out loud. Why? Because there is so much food that I either cannot or will not eat, that it seems impossible to dare to be curious about food. But I get the last laugh on this one. I dare to be curious about food in a way that feeds my soul, not just my belly. How and where our food is sourced, and how best to prepare a dish and then eat it with abandon, are all things that get my curiosity going. Though I may not be as adventurous as many others, and many times restrict my diet to follow my religious beliefs, I’ve come to learn much about how to prepare and enjoy many foods that satisfy me on many levels.
Other People
I dare to be curious about other people. This is a darned good thing because working with people is my calling and life’s work. The more I learn about people, the better I’m able to serve them through my work and interests. People fascinate me because we are complex creatures comprised of ideas, emotions, intelligence, and beliefs. I love to study people like no one’s business, because it is my business. But the reason why other people are the core focus of my work is because I dare to be curious, despite a history of being mistreated by many other people. By standing in service to people, I write new chapters in my book of life that celebrates a desire to connect with and help others.
Yourself
I dare to be curious about myself, and you should dare to be curious about yourself too. Ultimately, thinking about who you are and who you dare to become makes life so much more fun! By having more fun, you reduce the level of fear that can come along with trying new things, taking risks, or stepping out of your comfort zone. It’s one of the reasons why I find my interest in personal style to be so strong. Having a way to express my inner essence is so important to my wellbeing. You might consider the same as my clients, who dare to be curious about themselves, challenging their own status quo, and ultimately daring to be the best possible version of who they are.
Do you dare to be curious? What makes you dare to be curious? Would exploring that curiosity enhance your life? Change your life? Create fulfillment in your life?
Dare to be curious. And tell me what that does for you.
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curriculum
curriculum
noun [ C ]
UK
/kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ US /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
plural curricula or curriculums
B1
the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes
課程
the school curriculum學校課程
National Curriculum國民教育課程
Core Curriculum基礎課程
Curriculum Extension無憂升學
national curriculum國民教育課程
core curriculum基礎課程
curriculum vitae（拉）簡歷
hidden curriculum隱性課程；潛在課程；隱蔽課程；非正式課程
curriculum theory課程理論，課程學說
curriculum development課程開發；課程編制
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curtain
UK
/ˈkɜː.tən/ US /ˈkɝː.t̬ən/
A2
a piece of material, especially cloth, that hangs across a window or opening to make a room or part of a room dark or private
（尤指布質的）簾，窗簾，門簾
Heavy curtains blocked out the sunlight.厚厚的窗簾擋住了陽光。
to draw (= open or close) the curtains拉窗簾
a thick layer of something that makes it difficult to see anything behind it
簾狀物，幕狀物
They could see nothing through the curtain of rain/smoke.透過密密的雨簾／濃濃的煙霧，他們甚麽也看不到。
the large screen of heavy material in a theatre that separates the stage from the area where people are watching
（舞臺上的）帷幕，幕布
curtain material窗簾材料
curtain grouting帷幕灌漿
curtain coating簾膜式淋涂
curtain call演員謝幕
curtain tassel窗簾穗子
grout curtain水泥屏障；薄漿隔墻；[建] 灌漿帷幕
Curtain coating簾膜式淋涂
curtain rod窗簾桿， 掛簾桿；幕桿
curtain wall[建] 幕墻；護墻
behind the curtainad 幕后；秘密
air curtain空氣簾，氣幕
Shutter curtain快門簾幕
fire curtain防火幕
net curtain網眼簾
bamboo curtain竹幕（西方資產階級輿論界過去對我國的誣蔑性用語）
curtain track窗簾滑軌
iron curtain鐵幕；（阻隔消息，思想交流的）無形屏障
Curtain area簾面積
shower curtain浴簾；浴盆簾
n. 幕，帘幕
· screen
· , shutter
· , blind
· , shade
· , drape
· , purdah
curtain-raiser
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈkɜː.tənˌreɪ.zər/ US /ˈkɝː.t̬ənˌreɪ.zɚ/
a short play sometimes performed before the main play
（正劇演出前的）開幕戲，開場短片
a small event that happens before a bigger one and is a preparation for it
前奏，引子
drape
drape
verb
UK
/dreɪp/ US
/dreɪp/
drape sth across, on, over, etc. sth
to put something such as cloth or a piece of clothing loosely over something
把…披／搭／蒙在…上
He draped his jacket over the back of the chair and sat down to eat.他把夾克搭在椅子靠背上，然後坐下來吃飯。
She draped the scarf loosely around her shoulders.她把圍巾鬆鬆地披在肩膀上。
be draped in/with sth
to be loosely covered with a cloth
被…蒙住，被…蓋住
The coffins were all draped with the national flag.所有靈柩上都覆蓋著國旗。
習語
drape
noun [ C or U ]
UK
/dreɪp/ US
/dreɪp/
the way in which cloth folds or hangs as it covers something
（布料掛起來或折疊後）下垂的樣子
She liked the heavy drape of velvet.她喜歡厚厚的天鵝絨垂下來的樣子。
drapes [ plural ] US (also draperies)
heavy curtains made with thick cloth
（厚布製成的）帷，幕，窗簾
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cushion
cushion
noun [ C ]
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/ US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
cushion noun [C] (SOFT THING)
B1
(US also pillow)
a bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is filled with soft material, often has an attractive cover, and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on
墊子；座墊；靠墊
She sank back against/into the cushions.她向後靠在墊子上。
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cushion of air
a layer of air often used to support a machine or vehicle
氣墊 氣墊床
A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air.氣墊船懸浮在氣墊上行駛。
逃生系列英文
personal還是personnel？
雖然這兩個單字看起來長得很像，但是它們的讀音和意思卻不同，並且也要特別注意這兩個單字的拼法及重音！
- Personnel – 名詞，指公司的員工或是公司的人力資源。重音在字尾最後一個音節＂per-son-NEL＂。例如：
This company’s biggest asset is it’s personnel. They are all so motivated and productive.
這家公司最大的資產就是員工，他們每個人都充滿動力和富有生產力。
- Personal – 形容詞，是指私人的或個人的，重音節在字首＂PER-so-nal＂。 例如：
I’m requesting a day of annual leave for personal reasons.
我因為個人因素需要請一天年假。
注意executive的發音
executive是指公司管理層級的人員。如果你正在向訪客或是顧客介紹你們公司的高階經理，一定要注意你的發音！如果你不小心把重音放在u上，那麼executive聽起來就像execute（指殺人或是處死）
present？presentation？presentate？
做簡報可以說：give a presentation，也可以說present information，但是不能說：presentate something。為什麼呢？因為presentate不是一個真正的單字！很多人包括一些說英語母語人士常誤認presentate是presentation的動詞形式，所以不要再犯同樣的錯誤了！
I look forward to hearing from you.
我很期待收到你的回覆。
這個片語通常使用在商業書信的結尾，但是英文學習者經常會寫：I look forward to hear from you. 其實這個寫法不正確，母語人士並不會這麼說。look forward to 的 to 是介系詞，所以後面的動詞必須轉為動名詞（V-ing）。
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記住headquarters字尾要加s
一個公司的headquarters是它的總部，一定要注意字尾加上s，例如：
I need to go to our headquarters next week to meet the CEO.
我必須去總部見我們的執行長。
有很多英文學習者會去掉headquarters的s，然後把information加上s，這樣都不正確。headquarters 其實是單數名詞，指的是一家公司的總部，雖然看起來像複數名詞。如果去掉s，headquarter就是動詞，而不是名詞。
不可數名詞的複數形式不加s
請記得不要在不可數名詞information, knowledge或advice後面加s，但它們可以配合several, a piece of等數量的表達方式，例如：
He gave us several pieces of important information.
他給了我們許多重要的訊息。