comprehensive [͵kɑmprɪˋhɛnsɪv] 形 - 廣泛的，綜合的
adj., covering broadly; inclusive
The conductor has a comprehensive knowledge of rail systems from all over the world.
車長對於全世界的鐵路系統都很了解。
You can get a comprehensive travel package, including rail passes, if you visit the travel company's website.
去找旅行社的網頁，你可以買綜合行程，包含鐵路套票。
詞組：
- 名 - comprehensiveness
(Due to the comprehensiveness of the train system, the complete timetable was a thick document.) - 形 - comprehensive
(Due to the comprehensive reach of the rail system, the train can take you to every major city and many smaller ones.) - 副 - comprehensively
(The surveyors comprehensively studied the terrain before planning the site for the new train tracks.)
deluxe [dɪˋlʌks] 形 - 豪華的
adj., noticeably luxurious
My parents decided to splurge on deluxe accommodations for their trip.
我的父母決定為他們的旅程訂豪華的飯店。
The train station is not near any of the deluxe hotels, so we will have to take a taxi.
車站附近沒有任何豪華的飯店，因此我們必須搭計程車。
directory [dəˋrɛktərɪ] 名 - 電話簿，使用手冊，指南
n., a book or collection of information or direction
We consulted the directory to see where the train station was located.
我們查看指南，確認車站位置。
Mr. Scannel found that telephone number for the local train station in the telephone directory.
Scannel先生在電話簿裡找到當地火車站的電話。
詞組：
- 動 - direct
(We were unfamiliar with the city, so the hotel manager directed us to the train station.) - 名 - direction
(The ticket agent at the train station gave us directions to the nearest restaurant.) - 名 - directory
(At the train station you can pick up a free directory to local restaurants, museums, and other places of interest to visitos.)
duration [djʊˋreʃən] 名 - 持久，持續，在整個...期間
n., the time during which something lasts
Mother lent me her spare jacket for the duration of the trip.
母親在旅行期間把她的備用外套借給我穿。
Despite our personal differences, my roommate and I agreed to be as pleasant as possible for the duration of the train ride.
雖然我們個性不同，但是我的室友跟我同意在火車上的時間要盡可能舒適地度過。
entitle [ɪnˋtaɪt!] 動 - 給予權利資格
v., to allow or qualify
During the holiday rush, a train ticket entitled the passenger to a ride, but not necessarily a seat.
在節慶高峰期間，車票只保證旅客可以搭乘，不保證一定有座位可坐。
The mess the train line made of Pedro's sleeping room reservations entitled him to a free upgrade to a better room.
火車公司搞砸了Pedro的訂房，因此幫他升等到更高級的房間。
fare [fɛr] 名 - 票價（交通工具的）
n., the money paid for transportation
The train fare has increased since I rode last.
從我最後一次搭車後到現在，車票漲價了。
Pay your fare at the ticket office and you will get a ticket to board the train.
在賣票亭買票，你就可以持票上火車。
offset [ˋɔf͵sɛt] 動 - 抵銷
v., to counterbalance
The high cost of the hotel room offset the savings we made by taking the train instead of the plane.
飯店很貴，把我們不搭飛機搭火車省下來的錢給抵消了。
By reducing her transportation costs once in the United States, Mrs. Sato offset the cost of getting to this country.
透過減少到美國的運輸成本，讓Sato女士能抵消她入境的成本。
operate [ˋɑpə͵ret] 動 - 運作，營運，產生效果
v., to perform a function
The train operates on a punctual schedule.
火車很準時。
The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season.
火車只有在旅遊旺季時才開。
詞組：
- 動 - operate
(Trains don't operate in this town after th summer tourism season is over.) - 名 - operation
(The train system is a massive ioeration with thousands of large and small stations across the country.) - 形 - operational
(As the operational expenses for the train system rose, the managers were forced to either cut services or raise prices.)
punctually [ˋpʌŋktʃʊəlɪ] 副 - 如期地，準時地
adv., promptly; on time
Please be on time; the train leaves punctually at noon.
請不要遲到，火車會準時在中午開。
The train usually arrives punctually; I can't imagine what is delaying it today.
火車通常都會準時抵達，我想不到為什麼今天會延誤。
詞組：
- 名 - punctuality
(The Swiss trains are legendary for their punctuality.) - 形 - punctual
(For a transportation service to have any credibility, it must be punctual.) - 副 - punctually
(The conductor arrived punctually at the train station.)
relatively [ˋrɛlətɪvlɪ] 副 - 相對地，相當地
adv., somewhat
The train is relatively empty for this time of day.
一天之中的這個時間火車的乘客比較少。
The train station has been relatively busy for a weekday.
車站在上班日時相對忙碌。
remainder [rɪˋmendɚ] 名 - 剩餘的人或物
n., the part that is left; leftover
The Alaskan frontier has train service in the summer, but for the remainder of the year the tracks are impossible.
阿拉斯加邊境夏天有鐵路服務，但是除了夏天，鐵軌都無法使用。
We will move you to less expensive room and credit the remainder of what you've already paid to your charge card.
我們會幫你轉到較便宜的房間，已經支付的款項也已退還到你的信用卡。
詞組：
- 動 - remain
(It is safer for all passengers to remain in their seats until the train comes to a complete stop.) - 名 - remains
(The waiter cleared off the remains of our meal after we left the dining car.) - 名 - remainder
(After our exciting stay in New York, the remainder of the trip seemed dull.)
adj., far away; not close to populated areas
I was surprised to find train service to such a remote location.
我非常訝異鐵路有到那麼偏僻的地方。
We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend.
我們搭火車離開城市，並在鄉下找到一個偏僻的飯店以度過週末。
詞組：
- 名 - remoteness
(The remoteness of the state park was part of its attraction, but since it's not served by a train line, I couldn't get to it.) - 形 - remote
(The remote cabin in the woods can only be reached by car, the nearest train station or airport is more than 100 miles away.) - 副 - remotely
(I wasn't remotely interested in taking a cross-country trip by train since I can't stand to be confined for a long time.)
沒有留言:
張貼留言