Verb January 08, 2017 go through sth 經歷(不好的事) (e.g.) I’ve been going through a bad patch recently involve 含有 Fluency of languages involve listening, speaking, reading and writing. (語言流利包含『聽』『說』『讀』『寫』四個要素,缺一不可) The duties of tour guides involve the introduction of attractions. Involve表示邏輯中組成一個大團體中不可或缺絕對要具備的超級重要元素 occur to 發生 This doesn’t occur to most people. improvise 即興做;即興表演 be addressed 被處理 (e.g.) The problem of climate change should be addressed with the same immediacy as Ebola or ISIS. come across 無意間發現 (e.g.) However, I came across this article: xxxxxxxx. think sth over 認真考慮,認真思考 (e.g.) think things over help (+ to) + V 加不加 to 都沒關係 benefit 對..有益的 (e.g.) They also argue that it would benefit not just the environment, but also the health of the people. commit commit to 託付給 (e.g.) 做 (e.g.) commit suicide know / find out 知道 (e.g.) To find out more about what’s going on in China, .. check out 看 (e.g.) check out our video permeate (氣氛)濔漫;(味道)散發 (e.g.) Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society. (e.g.) A pungent mossy smell permeates. be aware of 注意 You must beware of your flippant attitude, or you’ll never get a promotion. 你一定要注意你那輕率無禮的態度,否則你永遠得不到升遷的機會。 recall 記得 (e.g.) I can’t recall anyone that I’ve come across called TJ. 我不記得認識的人當中有誰是叫TJ的。 commit to 投入 (e.g.) The government must commit itself to improving healthcare. 全力以赴 go all out (e.g.) The team went all out for a win. apply oneself to something (e.g.) If we apply ourselves to this project, we can finish it in one week. leave no stone unturned (e.g.) The boss says no matter what we do, we have to leave no stone unturned and do what we can. with heart and soul (e.g.) Helen is equipped with extraodinary abilities. I back her with heart and soul. curtail 減少 (e.g.) curtail your spending marginalize 邊緣化 make huge strides 巨大的進步 jump at sth 欣然接受 (e.g.) I jumped at the chance. fall behind 落後 (e.g.) fall behind with his schoolwork. 突然想到 suddently remember sth suddently think of sth It occurred to me that … (e.g.) It occurred to me that I have not seen Mary for a while. engage 吸引住 (e.g.) The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. (e.g.) a book doesn’t engage my interest in the first few pages chart account for 佔 (e.g.) According to the Global Carbon Project, China alone accounts for 28% of the world’s total carbon emissions. by 24% (上升) 24% (e.g.) And they increased their emissions last year by 24%, which helped increase global emissions worldwide, by 2.3%. Work get off work 下班 get off work late 晚點下班 work overtime 加班 Sleep oversleep 睡過頭 sleep in 晚起 (e.g.) I planned to sleep in tomorrow. stay up late 熬夜 (e.g.) I stayed up late to study for the finals. toss and turn 輾轉難眠 (e.g.) Dad was tossing and turning all night. drowsy 想睡 (e.g.) My medicine makes me drowsy. sleep over 到別人家過夜 (e.g.) Mom let me sleep over at Peggy’s on Saturday night. sleep out 到外面過夜 (e.g.) Let’s go camping and sleep out under the stars. catch up on sleep 補眠 (e.g.) I am going home now to catch up on some sleep. doze off 打瞌睡 (e.g.) Mark dozed off during the movie. drift off 不知不覺睡著 (e.g.) The meeting was so boring that she started drifting off. pass out 昏倒或睡著 (e.g.) I passed out as soon as I got home. snore 打呼 (e.g.) I can hear Tony snoring in the next room. Causative verbs : make, have, let, get, help Active : S + CV + Agent + Verb + Object have / make / let + V get + to V examples She made me (wash) the dishes. (forced) My dad let me (go) by myself. (gave permission) He had the students (do) the assignment. (requested / asked / paying sb to do sth) She got me (to mow) the lawn. (convinced / persuaded) Engvid has helped me (可省略to) improve my English. (aided) Same made her boyfriend cut his hair. Cal let his friend borrow his car. Jane got her sister to sew her a dress. You should have the school call the boy’s parents. What a cute puppy! Can you get it to do any tricks yet? Passive : S + CV + Object + V(p.p.) + agent(optional) have / get examples I had my hair cut. (cut is p.p.) I had my homework done for me. I got my car fixed. Bill had his house painted. I get my groceries delivered. Your car is a mess. If you want, I can recommend a great place where you can have it cleaned inside and out, and it’s not too expensive. I bought a gorgeous black dress and new shoes, and I’m getting my hair done at Silvio’s place.