boost
[bust]
n., v. 提升、推動、促進
例句

Stella's kind words gave Stanley a boost at the end of a difficult day.

史黛拉體貼的話讓史丹利在艱難的一天結束時得到了鼓舞。

twig
[twɪg]
n. 細枝、嫩枝
例句

Mrs. Barber noticed a small bird sitting on a twig of the tree.

巴伯太太注意到一隻小鳥坐在那棵樹的嫩枝上。

species
[`spiʃiz]
n. (動植物的)物種、種(單複數同形)
例句

Scientists recently discovered a new species of fish in the deep ocean.

科學家最近在深海中發現了一個新的魚類物種。

filter
[`fɪltɚ]
n. 過濾器、濾器
v. 過濾
例句

The filter in the fish tank keeps the water clean and clear for the fish.

魚缸中的過濾器讓魚的水質保持乾淨清澈。

subtle
[`sʌtl̩]
adj. 不易察覺的、隱約的;細微的
例句

Molly made a subtle change to the dish, adding a bit of cream to make it richer.

茉莉對這道菜做了些微的改變,加了一點奶油使其更為濃郁。

concentration
[͵kɑnsən`treʃən]
n. 濃度;集中
例句

The concentration of sugar in the drink was carefully measured to achieve the desired sweetness.

飲料中糖的濃度經過仔細測量,以達到想要的甜度。

decent
[`disn̩t]
adj. 相當不錯的、像樣的;適當的、得體的
例句

Our tent provided decent protection from the storm, although I still felt a bit chilly.

我們的帳篷提供了相當不錯的防風雨保護,雖然我還是覺得有點冷。

shield
[ʃild]
v. 擋住、遮住;保護、庇護
例句

Sharon shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand as she looked into the distance.

當她望向遠方時,莎倫用手遮眼來擋住陽光。

用法
shield sb/sth from sb/sth 遮擋、保護⋯⋯使免於⋯⋯
aggressively
[ə`grɛsɪvli]
adv. 猛烈地、積極進取地;挑釁地
例句

The painter aggressively scrubbed the dirty marks on the wall.

油漆工用力地擦去牆上的汙漬。

mineral
[`mɪnərəl]
n. (人體所需的)礦物質;礦物
例句

Iron is one of the important minerals found in healthy vegetables like spinach and cabbage.

鐵是存在菠菜和高麗菜等健康蔬菜中的重要礦物質之一。

essential
[ɪ`sɛnʃəl]
adj. 不可或缺的、基本的、至關重要的
例句

Good communication is essential for a successful team project.

良好的溝通對於一個成功的小組企畫至關重要。

component
[kəm`ponənt]
n. 組成部分、要素;零件
例句

Effective time management is a key component of academic success.

有效的時間管理是學業成功的關鍵要素。

substitute
[`sʌbstə͵tut]
n. 替代品、代替物(後面常接 for + N.)
例句

If we don't have regular milk, almond milk would be a suitable substitute.

如果我們沒有普通牛奶,杏仁奶會是合適的替代品。