widespread
[`waɪd`sprɛd]
adj. 普遍的、廣泛的
例句

Anger at the government's inaction was widespread.

人們普遍對政府的不作為感到憤怒。

astonishingly
[ə`stɑnɪʃɪŋli]
adv. 令人驚訝地、驚人地
例句

Jason did astonishingly well on the exam considering his lack of preparation.

考慮到傑森缺乏準備,他考試考得驚人的好。

dedicate
[`dɛdɪ͵ket]
v. 奉獻、投入(全部精力、時間、金錢等)
例句

Audrey is extremely dedicated to her goal of running a marathon.

奧黛麗對於跑馬拉松的目標非常投入。

補充
dedicated [`dɛdɪ͵ketəd] adj. 一心一意的、熱忱的、專心致力於⋯⋯的
initiative
[ɪ`nɪʃətɪv]
n. 主動性、主動權;積極的行動、倡議
例句

Ted recently took the initiative to organize a charity event to raise funds for the local animal shelter.

泰德最近首先採取行動組織了一場慈善活動,為當地的動物收容所募集資金。

用法
take the initiative 採取主動權;首先採取行動
nominate
[`nɑmə͵net]
v. 提名;推薦;任命
例句

Mrs. Ellis was just nominated for a leadership award thanks to her many contributions to the community.

由於艾莉絲女士對社區的眾多貢獻而剛獲得領導獎提名。

solo
[`solo]
adj., adv. 獨自(的)、單獨(的)
n. 獨奏、獨唱
例句

The popular singer released her first solo record just a few weeks after leaving the famous pop group.

這名受歡迎的歌手在離開知名的流行團體僅幾週後發行了她的第一張個人專輯。

alongside
[ə`lɔŋ`saɪd]
prep. 與⋯⋯一起;在⋯⋯旁邊
例句

Gordon worked all night alongside his colleagues in order to complete the project in time.

戈登整夜與同事一起工作以及時完成企劃。

promising
[`prɑməsɪŋ]
adj. 大有希望的;很有前途的
例句

The team has had a promising start to the season, easily winning their first three games.

這支球隊在本季一開始充滿希望,輕鬆贏得了他們的前三場比賽。

reputation
[͵rɛpjə`teʃən]
n. 名聲;聲譽
例句

Mr. Moody has a bad reputation in the neighborhood because he has been rude to many people.

穆迪先生在社區中名聲不佳,因為他對很多人都很無禮。

icon
[`aɪ͵kɑn]
n. 偶像、代表人物;圖示、圖標
例句

With one hit movie after another, the director has become an icon of the film industry.

這名導演的賣座電影一部接著一部,已經成為電影業的代表人物。

blur
[blɝ]
v. 使模糊不清;使朦朧
例句

His constant unclear statements blurred the situation and confused many people who were listening.

他不斷含糊不清的陳述讓情況變得模糊不清,讓許多聽的人都感到困惑。

masculine
[`mæskjələn]
adj. 男性的;男子氣概的、陽剛的
例句

In spite of his many masculine qualities, Toby also has a sensitive side.

儘管托比有許多陽剛的特質,他也有敏感的一面。

補充
feminine [`fɛmənən] adj. 女性的、女性特有的
vulnerable
[`vʌlnərəbəl]
adj. 脆弱的、易受傷的;易受影響的
例句

Children and animals are often seen as vulnerable and deserving of special care and protection.

孩子們和動物通常被視為是脆弱的,應該受到特別的照顧和保護。

fantasy
[`fæntəsi]
n. 奇幻電影、奇幻文學;幻想
例句

My friend Rex is a big fan of fantasy novels.

我的朋友雷克斯是奇幻小說的忠實愛好者。