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時間:2021-02-01 04:23:49來源:大公報

  •Efficacy(noun) - The ability, especially of a medicine, to produce the intended result.(功效,效力(與effectiveness同義))

  Examples:

  1.They recently ran a series of tests to measure the efficacy of the drug.  

  2.Both vaccines require two doses to reach full efficacy.

  •Put (one's) mind at ease (idiom) - To reduce or remove one's worry, anxiety, dread, fear, etc.(放心,安心)

  Examples:

  1.It may be advisable to have a blood test to put your mind at rest.

  2.That bonus really put my mind at ease about these debts.

  •Fix one's eyes on (idiom) - To keep looking at or staring at.(緊盯,凝視)

  Examples:

  1.Focusing on the past is like driving on a highway with your eyes fixed on the rearview mirror.  

  2.She fixed her eyes on me for a long time before answering.

  •Attach importance/value... to sth(phrasal verb) - To think that something is important or true and that it should be considered seriously.(重視,認為重要、有價值…)

  Examples:

  1.We attach particular importance to good diplomatic relations between the two countries.  

  2.She attaches great value to being financially independent.

  •Give preference to (sb/sth)(idiom) - To prioritise someone or something above someone or something else.(優先選擇)

  Examples:

  1.The scholarship committee will give preference to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  

  2.The recruiter was told to give preference to any alumni who apply for the job.

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