寫作必背單詞和短語

寫作必背單詞和短語
1. counterproductive adj.產生相反效果（結果）的 )7c\wAs
e.g.It is counterproductive to betoo tough: it just makes the staff resentful.
e.g. Although the speaker overlookscertain circumstances in which undue skepticism might becounterproductive, andeven harmful, on balance I agreethat we should not passively accept whatever is passed off as fact; otherwise, human knowledge would neveradvance.
2. seminal adj.萌芽的，潛在的；開創性的；有重大影響的 8263
e.g.in the seminal state （在萌芽狀態）|| seminal thoughts || seminalprinciple（基本原則）
e.g. a seminal book/poet || Thisexperiment was to have a seminal influence on his ownpolitical development.
3. forgo v.放棄
e.g.The choice to forgohis security is always available, although it might carry unpleasantconsequence.
4. intuition n.直覺
e.g.I will trust my strong intuition that free willis an essential part of our being as humans.
5. satisfy v.證明是正當的，公證的；為…尋找正當理由 }&d]Uv/4
e.g.Such action can be satisfied on the grounds of greater efficiency.
e.g. In the final analysis, government cannot philosophically satisfyassisting large cities for the purpose of either promoting or preserving thenation's cultural traditions; nor is government assistance necessary towardthese ends.
6. resort to… 訴諸… HviL4iO
e.g.thereis no necessity to resort to violent actions such as demonstration, riot orrebel.
7. hinge on… 以…為轉移，靠…轉動 Xgn^)+V:
e.g.The claim that society’s destiny hinges on how children aresocialized, while appealing in some respects, is an over-statement at best.
8. atbest 最多，充其量；以最樂觀的觀點來看
9. collaborateto … ^F5[2<O/!
e.g.For example, scientists, researchers, and even computer programmers must collaborate to establish commongoals, coordinate efforts, and meet time lines.
10. lend somecredence to … 提供支持 YDyOh v
e.g.While our everyday experience might lend credence to this assertion.
e.g. Recent advances in molecular biology and genetics lend some credence to this position, by suggesting thatthese determining physical forces include our own individual genetic makeup.
11. dimension n.大��；體積；程度；范圍 !3v!BJ#+,&
e.g.a creature of huge dimensions. || I did not realize the dimensions of the problem.
e.g. There is a dimension tothe problem that we have not discussed. || various dimensions of humanexperience.
12. detractor n.損毀者；貶低者