fundamental
[͵fʌndə`mɛntl̩]
adj. 根本性的;基本的;基礎的
例句

There are three fundamental problems with the plan that you proposed.

你提出的這項計畫有三個根本性的問題。

embrace
[ɪm`bres]
v. 樂意採納、欣然接受;擁抱
例句

Taiwan has embraced high-speed rail as a means of transportation.

臺灣採納高鐵作為一種交通工具。

productive
[prə`dʌktɪv]
adj. 有生產力的、富有成效的;多產的
例句

Sally had a productive morning, but she didn't get much work done in the afternoon.

莎莉早上生產力很高,但她下午沒有完成太多工作。

alternative
[ɔl`tɝnətɪv]
n. 替代品;可供選擇的事物
例句

For many people, a scooter is a cheaper alternative to a car.

對許多人來說,機車是汽車較便宜的另一個選擇。

用法
an alternative to N. 作為……的另一種選擇
researcher
[`ri͵sɝtʃɚ]
n. 研究員
例句

Paula got a university job as a researcher after she graduated.

寶拉畢業後獲得了一份在大學擔任研究員的工作。

補充
research [`ri͵sɝtʃ] n., v. 研究、調查
explanation
[͵ɛksplə`neʃən]
n. 解釋;說明
例句

There are several possible explanations for her absence.

她的缺席有幾個可能的解釋。

isolated
[`aɪsə͵letəd]
adj. 孤獨的;偏僻的;孤立的
例句

As people get older, they tend to feel more isolated.

隨著人們年紀越長,他們常會感到更孤獨。