engineering
[͵ɛndʒə`nɪrɪŋ]
n. 工程學;工程設計
例句

The new bridge is an amazing example of modern engineering.

這座新橋是現代工程的一個驚人的例子。

dispute
[dɪ`spjut]
n. 爭端、爭執、糾紛
例句

The two companies are in a legal dispute over the land.

那兩間公司因土地問題而有法律糾紛。

construct
[kən`strʌkt]
v. 建造、建構
例句

A lot of money is required to construct a strong and safe building.

建造一棟堅固安全的大樓需要很多錢。

diplomat
[`dɪplə͵mæt]
n. 外交官
例句

The diplomat was sent to another country to discuss trade agreements.

那位外交官被派往另一個國家討論貿易協定。

tropical
[`trɑpɪkəl]
adj. 熱帶的
例句

We enjoyed the warm weather and the bright sun on the tropical island.

我們喜歡熱帶島嶼上的溫暖天氣與明亮陽光。

financial
[faɪ`nænʃəl]
adj. 財務的;金融的
例句

He needs financial support to start his new business.

他需要財務支持來創業。

reduce
[rɪ`dus]
v. 減少、降低
例句

We should take action to reduce pollution in our city.

我們應該採取行動減少我們城市的汙染。

despite
[dɪ`spaɪt]
prep. 儘管、雖然
例句

Despite the heavy rain, they continued their trip.

儘管下著大雨,他們還是繼續旅程。

authority
[ə`θɔrəti]
n. 官方、當局(作此義時恆用複數形);行政管理機構
例句

The local authorities are working to improve public safety.

地方當局正在努力改善公共安全。

election
[ɪ`lɛkʃən]
n. 當選;選舉
例句

Giles hoped that the election of the new president would be good for his country.

吉爾斯希望新總統的當選能對他的國家帶來好處。

economic
[͵ɛkə`nɑmɪk]
adj. 經濟(上)的
例句

The government introduced new economic policies to help businesses.

政府推出了新的經濟政策來幫助企業。

issue
[`ɪʃu]
n. 問題;議題
例句

Climate change is a global issue that affects people's daily lives.

氣候變遷是影響人們日常生活的全球性問題。