mysterious
[mɪ`stɪriəs]
adj. 神祕的;難以理解的
例句

This old journal has mysterious writing that hints at hidden treasure yet to be discovered.

這本古老的日誌寫著神祕的文字,暗示還有尚未被發現的隱藏寶藏。

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mystery [`mɪstəri] n. 謎團、神祕的事物;神祕
sophisticated
[sə`fɪstə͵ketəd]
adj. 精密複雜的;(人)精明老練的、精於世故的
例句

The new software comes with sophisticated features designed for professional users.

新軟體配備有專為專業使用者設計的精密功能。

construction
[kən`strʌkʃən]
n. 建造、建築
例句

Due to safety concerns, the construction of the new bridge was temporarily stopped.

由於安全考量,新橋的建造工程暫時停止。

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construct [kən`strʌkt] v. 建造、修建
pillar
[`pɪlɚ]
n. 柱、柱子;支柱
例句

The roof of the ancient temple was supported by several rows of giant stone pillars.

這座古廟的屋頂由幾排巨大的石柱支撐著。

ceremony
[`sɛrə͵moni]
n. 典禮、儀式
例句

Eva and Edward decided to have a small wedding ceremony attended only by close friends and family.

伊娃和愛德華決定舉行一場小型結婚典禮,僅邀請親近的朋友和家人參加。

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ceremonial [͵sɛrə`moniəl] adj. 儀式的
ritual
[`rɪtʃəwəl]
n. (宗教)儀式、典禮
例句

The tribe gathered around the fire to engage in a special ritual honoring their ancestors.

部落族人聚集在火旁邊參加一場特殊的儀式,以表達對他們祖先的敬意。

ruin
[`ruən]
n. 遺跡、廢墟、斷垣殘壁
例句

After hiking through the jungle for several days, the explorers came upon the ruins of an ancient village.

在叢林中徒步旅行幾天後,探險者們無意間發現了一座古老村莊的遺址。

substantial
[səb`stænʃəl]
adj. 相當程度的、大量的、可觀的
例句

The substantial raise Ellen recently received at work has enabled her to pay for her mother's operation.

愛倫最近在工作中獲得的大幅加薪讓她能夠支付母親的手術費。

architect
[`ɑrkə͵tɛkt]
n. 建築師;設計師、創造者
例句

The university's new sports stadium was designed by a famous architect.

這所大學的新體育館是由一位著名的建築師設計的。

haul
[hɔl]
v. (用力地)拖、拉
例句

It took a few hours, but they finally hauled all the furniture up the stairs into their new apartment.

花了幾個小時,但他們終於把所有家具拖上樓梯,搬進新的公寓。

evidence
[`ɛvədəns]
n. 證據、證明
例句

The scientists present considerable evidence supporting the theory in their new paper.

科學家們在他們的新論文中提出相當多支持此一理論的證據。

endure
[ɪn`dᴜr]
v. 持續、持久(不及物);忍耐、忍受(及物)
例句

Despite some arguments here and there, their friendship has managed to endure through the years.

儘管時有一些爭論,但他們的友誼這些年仍持續下去。