2. Words for Production 1. battered [`b8t2d] adj. old and damaged, especially by continual use 破舊的 There is nothing in the deserted house except some battered furniture.

3. Words for Production 2. chill [tSIl] n. [C] (usu. sing.) a feeling of coldness 寒氣，寒冷 Remember to bring a light jacket, for there is a chill in the air today. Would you like to know more...

4. chilly [`tSIlI] adj. 寒冷的，冷颼颼的 In autumn, it is still warm during the daytime, but when the night falls, it gets chilly.

5. Words for Production 3. bleak [blik] adj. (of a place) empty, unfriendly and cold; (of weather) cold and cheerless ( 地方 ) 荒涼的； ( 天氣 ) 陰冷的 In the desert, the scientists faced a bleak landscape without any trace of life. Some people feel lonely on such a bleak day with cold winds and cloudy skies.

6. Words for Production 4. drizzle [`drIzL] n. [U] very light rain or snow 細雪；毛毛雨 All of us were excited when we saw the drizzle of snow on Christmas morning. Would you like to know more...

7. drizzle [`drIzL] vi. 下毛毛雨 According to the weather report, it will be drizzling this afternoon.

8. Words for Production 5. dim [dIm] adj. (of a light) not bright ( 光線 ) 昏暗的 As we headed for the village in the dark, the dim lights in the distance seemed to greet us.

9. Words for Production 6. visibly [`vIz1blI] adv. noticeably; in a way that can be seen 明顯地；看得 見地 My teacher was visibly unhappy about my being late again. Would you like to know more...

10. visible [`vIz1bL] adj. 明顯的；看得見的 Those students sat through the long speech with visible discomfort. The star is visible to the naked eye on such a clear night.

11. vision [`vIZ1n] n. [U] 視力 After the accident, she lost the vision in her right eye.

12. Words for Production 7. owe [o] vt. to pay for something that has been done or given; to have something only because someone or something has helped 欠；歸功於 How much do I owe you for repairing my bicycle? The great musician owes her success to her parents.

13. Words for Production 8. shudder [`S^d2] vi. to shake uncontrollably from fear or cold, etc. ( 因寒冷、恐懼等而 ) 發抖 Mr. King shuddered at the sight of the dead body on his farm.

14. Words for Production 9. awful [`Of5l] adj. very bad 極壞的，極糟的 The flight was canceled due to the awful weather condition. Would you like to know more...

15. awfully [`Of5lI] adv. 極壞地，極糟地 The child behaves awfully whenever there are guests.

16. Words for Production 10. repay [rI`pe] vt. to reward; to pay back 報答；償還 I don ’ t know what I can do to repay your kindness to me. Next week, I'll repay you all the money you lent me.

17. 1. flurry [`fl3rI] n. [C] a light fall of snow 小雪 Words for Recognition

18. 1. rage on to continue strongly and violently 持續肆虐 As the storm raged on, the mountain climbers were trapped in the cave. Idioms and Phrases

19. 2. hit home to cause someone to fully understand how unpleasant or difficult something is 使深切感受到 The terrors of earthquake hit home when we watched the news report on TV. Idioms and Phrases

20. 3. pull up to slow down and stop (a vehicle) 讓 ( 車 ) 停住 A man jumped in when Tim ’ s car pulled up to the gate. Idioms and Phrases

21. 4. pass through to stop (in a place) for a short time but not staying 經過 We do not plan to spend the night here. We are just passing through. Idioms and Phrases

22. 5. think twice to think carefully before deciding to do something 仔細考慮，深思熟慮 You had better think twice about meeting your e-pal alone since you don ’ t really know what kind of person he or she really is. Idioms and Phrases