generation
[͵dʒɛnə`reʃən]
n. 代、世代;一代人
例句

The businessman's money was carefully invested to support future generations of his family.

這名商人的錢被謹慎投資以供養家族的後代子孫。

impact
[`ɪm͵pækt]
n. 影響、作用、衝擊
例句

Recent weather events have had a major impact on global food prices.

最近的天氣事件對全球的食物價格造成重大影響。

用法
have an impact on N. 對……造成影響
surroundings
[sə`raᴜndɪŋz]
n. 周遭環境、生活條件(恆用複數形)
例句

The child became frightened by her unfamiliar surroundings.

這個孩子被陌生的環境嚇壞了。

status
[`stætəs]
n. 地位、身分;狀態
例句

The school's status was raised by the high test scores of its students.

學校的地位因學生的考試成績高而獲得提升。

alter
[`ɔltɚ]
v. 改變、修改
例句

The author's strong arguments altered the views of many people.

作者強有力的論點改變了許多人的觀點。

annually
[`ænjuəli]
adv. 每年地;一年一度地
例句

The company's profits had increased annually for five years in a row.

這間公司連續五年的營收都逐年增加。

secure
[sɪ`kjᴜr]
v. 固定、繫緊、拴緊
例句

The man's tie was secured to his shirt with a pin.

男子的領帶用別針固定在襯衫上。

guardian
[`gɑrdiən]
n. 守護者、護衛者;監護人
例句

The dog was the guardian of the chickens against foxes and other dangers.

這隻狗是雞群不受狐狸和其他危險侵擾的守護者。

說明
guardian angel 指「守護天使、守護神」
contaminate
[kən`tæmə͵net]
v. 汙染、弄髒
例句

The oil spill contaminated the river and killed many fish.

漏油汙染了河川,造成許多魚死亡。

conquer
[`kɑŋkɚ]
v. 征服、占領;克服、攻克
例句

After conquering the pop music charts, the young singer decided to try acting.

這名年輕歌手攻克流行音樂榜首後決定嘗試演戲。

contend
[kən`tɛnd]
v. 應付、處理;爭奪;聲稱、斷言
例句

Louise found it difficult to contend with the stress caused by unpleasant customers.

露易絲發現很難應對那些討厭的顧客造成的壓力。

說明
表示「應付、處理」時需接 with
harsh
[hɑrʃ]
adj. 惡劣的、嚴峻的;殘酷的
例句

The harsh environment of the city made Herman miss his small hometown.

城市的惡劣環境讓赫曼很想念他的家鄉小鎮。