2. Words for Production 13. scatter [ `sk8t2 ] vi.; vt. to become less or less strong until something disappears completely; to drop or throw a lot of things over a wide area in an irregular way 消散； 撒 The mist soon scattered when the sun came out. The kid scattered toys all over the room. * less and less adj / adv 原級 越來越不 …

3. Words for Production 14. notoriously [ no`torI1slI ] adv. in the state of being well-known for something bad 聲名狼藉地，惡名昭 彰地 Mr. White is a notoriously difficult man to get along with. Except his daughter, no one else could possibly stand his hot temper. 詞類變化 * get along with 相處 * stand = tolerate = put up with 忍耐

4. notorious [ no`torI1s ] adj. 聲名狼藉的，惡名昭彰的 The mountain district is notorious for its heavy fogs, which often make it very dangerous to drive. * be notorious for 因 … 而惡名昭彰 * 不完全及物動詞 + it ( 假受詞 ) + 受詞補語 + to V clause ( 真受詞 )

5. Words for Production 15. witness [ `wItnIs ] vt. to be present at and see (an accident, event, etc.) 目擊 Being the only person that witnessed the mysterious creature in the lake, the man was asked by reporters to describe what he had seen. 詞類變化 *Being the only person that witnessed the mysterious creature in the lake 為表示 “ 原因 ” 之現在分詞構句

6. witness [ `wItnIs ] n. [C] 目擊者 Witnesses to the crash said that they saw the airplane catch fire just before it fell apart. * catch fire 著火

7. Words for Production 16. thunderous [ `T^nd1r1s ] adj. extremely loud and deep 雷鳴般的 Amid thunderous applause, the President began his inauguration speech and talked about his future plans for the country. 詞類變化 * inauguration speech 就職演說

8. thunder [ `T^nd2 ] n. [U] 雷鳴；雷鳴般的響聲 There’s thunder in the air. It looks as if it will rain at any moment. * as if = as though 好像

9. Words for Production 17. freight [ fret ] n. [U] the carrying of goods by ships, planes, or trains 貨運 The airline company deals with freight only and has no travel service. * deal with 處理

10. Words for Production 18. injured [ `IndZ2d ] adj. hurt or physically harmed 受傷的 The patient was told to stay in bed to rest his injured back. 詞類變化

11. injure [ `IndZ2 ] vt. 傷害，損害 Two men were badly injured in a car accident and quickly taken to a hospital for treatment.

12. injury [ `IndZ1rI ] n. [U][C] 傷害，損害 David suffered serious leg injuries in a car crash. He will never be able to walk again. * be able to 能夠

13. Words for Production 19. deadly [ `dEdlI ] adj. causing, or likely to cause death ( 可 能 ) 致命的 It is dangerous to eat wild mushrooms, for they may contain deadly poison.

14. Words for Production 20. illuminated [ I`lum1&netId ] adj. lit up by lights 發亮的，發光的 There is a big illuminated sign over the entrance to the movie theater, so you can’t miss it. 詞類變化 *light 之三態如下： light   lighted lit

15. illuminate [ I`lum1&net ] vt. 照亮 In my childhood, I loved to watch fireflies illuminate the summer evenings just like tiny shining stars.

16. Words for Production 21. pop [ pAp ] vt. (infml.) to move something quickly with a short sharp explosive sound 砰的一 聲移動或放下 ( 某物 ) If you pop the pizza in the oven now, it should be ready in 10 minutes.

17. Words for Production 22. vehicle [ `viIkL ] n. [C] something used for transporting goods or passengers on land 交通工 具；車輛 It is necessary to have a license before one can drive any vehicle.

18. Words for Production 23. disastrous [ dIz`8str1s ] adj. extremely bad 災難的 The serious shortages of water and electricity have had a disastrous effect on the country’s economy. 詞類變化 * have an effect on = have an influence on 有影響力

19. disaster [ dIz`8st2 ] n. [C] 災難 The earthquake, occurring on September 21, 1999, was the worst natural disaster to hit Taiwan for decades. * natural disaster 天災

20. Words for Production 24. bruise [ bruz ] n. [C] a discolored place where the skin of a human, animal, or fruit has been injured by a blow but not broken 瘀 傷 The little boy was covered in bruises after falling from the tall tree.

21. Words for Production 25. eliminate [ I`lIm1&net ] vt. to remove or get rid of 消弭，消除 If people think they may be allergic to a food or drink, they should eliminate it from their diet. * eliminate = remove = get rid of * be allergic to 對 … 過敏

22. Words for Production 26. intensity [ In`tEns1tI ] n. [U] the strength or degree of something 強度 The intensity of Linda’s love for classical music led her to fly to Vienna to enter a musical school there. 詞類變化

23. intense [ In`tEns ] adj. 強烈的，劇烈的 He had an intense feeling of disappointment after being strongly criticized for his proposal.

24. intensify [ In`tEns1&faI ] vt. 加強，強化 As night closed in, the police intensified their search in the woods for the lost child.

25. 2. Tri-State Tornado [ `traI`stet tOr`nedo ] n. (the ~) the most deadly US tornado, which took place on March 18, 1925, covering Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing hundreds and destroying buildings and farms 龍捲風名 Words for Recognition * take place = happen = occur

26. 3. cone [ kon ] n. [C] a solid or hollow shape with a round base, sloping sides and a point at the top 圓錐形；圓錐物 Words for Recognition

27. 4. electrocute [ I`lEktr1&kjut ] adv. to put to death by means of a powerful electric current 使觸電而死 Words for Recognition * put to death 處死 * by means of 藉著 * electric current 電流

28. 5. pony [ `ponI ] n. [C] a small horse 矮種馬 ( 通常長到 130 至 140 公分左右 ) Words for Recognition

29. 6. in...terms from the point of view of 從 … 觀點來看 The novel has been well reviewed, but in sales terms it hasn’t been very successful. Idioms and Phrases