thrust
[θrʌst]
v. 用力推、推擠;刺;猛塞
例句

Sarah was thrust into the role of team leader when her boss quit with no notice.

莎拉的老闆無預警離職時,她被推上了團隊領導的角色。

補充
動詞三態同形
remark
[rɪ`mɑrk]
n. 言論、評論
v. 評論;談論
例句

Jeremy's rude remark during the discussion surprised the teacher and his classmates.

傑瑞米在討論時的無禮言論讓老師和同學們都感到驚訝不已。

spotlight
[`spɑt͵laɪt]
n. 關注焦點;聚光燈
例句

Reports about the politician's secret business deals have been in the spotlight for weeks.

關於這位政治人物祕密商業交易的報導數週來一直都備受關注。

landscape
[`lænd͵skep]
n. 地貌;(陸上的)風景
例句

As a result of the earthquake, the landscape of the valley was changed dramatically.

由於地震,這座山谷的地貌發生了巨大變化。

sovereignty
[`sɑvrənti]
n. 主權;統治權
例句

National sovereignty allows a nation's government to make its own laws and policies.

國家主權讓一國政府能制定自己的法律和政策。

perspective
[pɚ`spɛktɪv]
n. 角度、觀點
例句

Professor Foley's book offers a unique perspective on the effects of technology on society.

佛立教授的書針對科技對社會的影響提供了一個獨特的觀點。

mineral
[`mɪnərəl]
n. 礦物;礦物質
例句

Salt is a natural mineral that has been mined and traded for centuries.

鹽是一種天然礦物,數世紀以來一直被開採和交易。

補充
rare earth mineral 指「稀土礦物」
accessible
[æk`sɛsəbəl]
adj. 可取得的;可到達的;可進入的
例句

As renewable energy technology improves, clean power is becoming more accessible to developing countries.

隨著再生能源技術的進步,開發中國家獲取乾淨能源變得更加容易。

status
[`stætəs]
n. 地位、身分;狀態、情況
例句

The country's status as a leader in artificial intelligence has attracted major investments.

這個國家作為人工智慧領域的領導者地位吸引了大量投資。

destination
[͵dɛstə`neʃən]
n. 目的地
例句

Rome is a popular tourist destination that is well known for its history and culture.

羅馬是以歷史和文化聞名的熱門旅遊目的地。

ruin
[`ruən]
n. 廢墟、遺跡;斷垣殘壁
例句

Historians are still studying the ruins to learn more about the lost civilization.

歷史學家仍在研究這些遺跡以進一步了解這個失落的文明。

abandoned
[ə`bændənd]
adj. 被遺棄的、廢棄的
例句

They slowly explored the abandoned house, which was covered in dust and spiderwebs.

他們慢慢探索那棟廢棄的房子,裡面布滿了灰塵和蜘蛛網。

cuisine
[kwɪ`zin]
n. (一國或地區的)特色料理、烹飪風格;(精緻或高級的)菜餚
例句

Mario enjoys trying different cuisines during his travels to unfamiliar countries.

馬力歐到陌生國家旅行時喜歡嘗試不同的料理。

specialty
[`spɛʃəlti]
n. 招牌菜、特色食品、特產;專長
例句

The bakery's specialty is its doughnuts, which customers line up for every morning.

這間麵包店的招牌是它的甜甜圈,每天早上顧客都會為其排隊。

nutrient
[`nutriənt]
n. 營養物、養分
例句

Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of nutrients that are essential for a healthy body.

水果和蔬菜含有多種對健康身體必需的營養素。

strategic
[strə`tidʒɪk]
adj. 戰略性的;策略上的
例句

Placing troops near the border was a strategic move to improve the country's defenses.

在邊境附近部署軍隊是加強國防的戰略性行動。