2. Words for Production 1. engineering [ &EndZ1`nIrI9 ] n. [U] the science of designing and building roads, bridges, machines, etc. 工程 ( 學 ) Mr. Chen majored in engineering in college. After he graduated, he became an electrical engineer. 詞類變化 * major in 主修 * electrical engineer 電機工程師

3. engineer [ &EndZ1`nIr ] n. [C] 工程師 vt. 設計 ( 製造 ) Airplanes are engineered so that when hit by lightning, they will stay in the air.

4. Words for Production 2. backward [ `b8kw2d ] adv. toward a worse state 退步地，惡化地 Instead of improving economic conditions, we seem to be going backward. 詞類變化

5. backward [ `b8kw2d ] adj. 後退的，向後的 Harry unlocked the door and went inside without a backward glance at the crowd following him.

6. Words for Production 3. forward [ `fOrw2d ] adv. toward a better state 進步地 His plan doesn’t work at all since we are not going any further forward with it. 詞類變化 * not …at all 一點也不

7. forward [ `fOrw2d ] adj. 進步的 We have been trying to find a solution for weeks, but we are no further forward.

8. Words for Production 4. debate [ dI`bet ] vt. to talk or argue about something with someone, usually in an effort to persuade other people 爭辯，辯論 Scientists have debated whether or not human cloning should be allowed. 詞類變化 * in an effort to + V 努力去 … * whether or not 是否

9. debate [ dI`bet ] n. [C] 爭辯，辯論 The townspeople held a debate on building a factory by the river, because some of them were afraid that the factory might pollute their water supply. * on : 專題 a debate on building a factory a report on air pollution

10. Words for Production 5. editor [ `EdIt2 ] n. [C] a person who prepares a book, newspaper or magazine for printing or publishing 編輯 Although every dictionary published has been carefully proofread by editors, errors sometimes go unnoticed. 詞類變化

11. edit [ `EdIt ] vt. 編輯 The teacher spent his later years editing a Chinese-English dictionary. * spend + 時間 + Ving 花 ( 時間 ) 做 … * a Chinese – English dictionary 漢英辭典

12. edition [ I`dIS1n ] n. [C] 版本 The pocket edition of this best- seller is out of print now. * pocket edition 袖珍版 * best – seller 暢銷書 * out of print 絕版

13. Words for Production 6. contribute [ k1n`trIbjut ] vt.; vi. to write or send (a written article) to a newspaper or magazine; to join with others in giving (money or help) ( 為報 章雜誌 ) 寫稿，投稿；捐獻，貢獻 Next

14. Words for Production 6. contribute The freelance writer contributed all his articles on India to that famous travel magazine. They said they would like to contribute more to charity, but money is tight this year. I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world. 詞類變化 * freelance writer 自由作家 * contribute…to… 貢獻 * would like to + V 願意

15. contribution [ &kAntr1`bjuS1n ] n. [C][U] 投稿 ( 作品 ) ；貢獻 The doctor makes weekly contributions to the local newspaper to discuss GM (genetically modified) products. He was awarded a prize for his contribution to world peace.

16. Words for Production 7. article [ `ArtIkL ] n. [C] a piece of writing on a topic 文章 Your article is good food for thought. It has helped me a lot to find my inner self. * a piece of writing 一則寫作

17. Words for Production 8. informed [ In`fOrmd ] adj. having a lot of information or knowledge about a particular subject or situation 見聞廣博的 I read newspapers to keep myself informed about what is happening around the world. 詞類變化

18. inform [ In`fOrm ] vt. 通知，告訴 Mr. Wang asked the doctor to inform him of any changes in his father’s condition. * inform…of… 通知

19. Words for Production 9. issue [ `IS5 ] n. [C] an important point 重要問題，議題 No account of the current issue would be complete without mention of pollution.

20. Words for Production 10. frequency [ `frikw1nsI ] n. [U] the rate at which something happens 頻繁 ( 性 ) The frequency of his phone calls annoys me. 詞類變化

21. frequent [ `frikw1nt ] adj. 經常的，頻繁的 Mr. White is a frequent visitor to our house. He is one of my father’s good friends.

22. Words for Production 11. chemical [ `kEmIkL ] adj. of, connected with, used in, or made by chemistry 化學的 A chemical change takes place in paper when it burns. 詞類變化 * take place 發生

23. chemical [ `kEmIkL ] n. [C] 化學藥品，化學製品 Farmers nowadays use lots of chemicals on their crops so you had better wash them carefully before cooking.

24. chemistry [ `kEmIstrI ] n. [U] 化學 A chemistry student has to study the substances which make up the earth, universe, and living things. * make up = compose 組成

25. Words for Production 12. establish [ 1`st8blIS ] vt. to form; to set up 形成；建立 After having worked in a big company for ten years, he quit and set out to establish his own business. 詞類變化 * establish = set up 設立 * set out 出發

26. establishment [ 1`st8blISm1nt ] n. [U] 建立，創辦 The establishment of a hospital benefits the people living in this small village.

27. Words for Production 13. organism [ `OrG1n&Iz1m ] n. [C] a living being 有機體，生物 There is no living organism on the moon. 詞類變化

28. organic [ Or`G8nIk ] adj. 有機的 Organic vegetables have become more and more popular in recent years. * Adj-er and Adj–er more and more + Adj 越來越 …

29. organ [ `OrG1n ] n. [C] 器官 Without sense organs, we wouldn’t be able to see, smell, hear, taste, or feel.

30. Words for Production 14. reduce [ rI`djus ] vt. to make smaller, cheaper, etc. 減少， 降低 This medicine will reduce your pain quickly. 詞類變化

31. reduction [ rI`d^kS1n ] n. [C] 減少，降低 Regular exercise leads to a reduction in the risk of heart disease.

32. 1. genetic [ dZ1`nEtIk ] adj. of or concerning a single part at the center of a cell, which contains characteristics of ones parents 基因的 gene [ dZin ] n. [C] 基因 Words for Recognition

33. 2. cell [ sEl ] n. [C] a very small division of living matter, which, alone or with others, is able to perform all the operations necessary for life 細胞 Words for Recognition

34. 3. hormone [ `hOrmon ] n. [C] a chemical substance produced in the body which influences growth, development, etc. 荷爾蒙 Words for Recognition

35. 4. dairy cattle [ `dErI &k8tL ] n. pl. cattle kept for milk rather than for meat 乳牛 Words for Recognition