Unit 02 :
Appearance and Ability
外型與能力

 

Vocabulary

Let’s learn about different kinds of Appearance and Ability.

Part 1

1. attractive /əˈtræk.tɪv/
(adj.) 漂亮的；有魅力的
very pleasing in appearance or sound

I find him very attractive.
我覺得他外表迷人。

2. presentable /prɪˈzen.t̬ə.bəl/
(adj.)（尤指穿著）像樣的，體面的
looking suitable or good enough, especially in the way you are dressed

Giulio was looking quite presentable in a suit and tie.
朱利奧穿上西裝打著領帶看起來很體面。

3. beautiful /ˈbjuː.t̬ə.fəl/
(adj.)美麗的，漂亮的
very attractive

a beautiful woman
美女

4. chubby /ˈtʃʌb.i/
(adj.)圓圓胖胖的，胖乎乎的
fat in a pleasant and attractive way

chubby legs
胖乎乎的腿

5. fat /fæt/
(adj.)胖的，肥胖的
having a lot of flesh on the body
(n.)脂肪
the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm

Like most women, she thinks she’s fat.
與大多數女性一樣，她覺得自己很胖。

6. fit  /fɪt/
(adj.) 健壯的，健康的
healthy and strong, especially as a result of exercise
(v.) 合適，合身
to be the right size or shape for someone or something

I jog to keep fit.
我透過慢跑來健身。

7. flabby /ˈflæb.i/
(adj.) 鬆弛的；肥胖的
soft and fat

flabby arms/thighs
肥胖的手臂／大腿

8. gorgeous /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/
(adj.) 極其漂亮的，美麗動人的
very beautiful or pleasant

The bride looked gorgeous.
新娘看上去太美麗了。

9. handsome /ˈhæn.səm/
(adj.) （男子）英俊的，漂亮的
A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way.

10. muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/  
(adj.) 肌肉發達的；強壯的
having well-developed muscles

He wished he was more muscular.
他希望自己更強壯些。

Exercise 1

Use the vocabulary you’ve learned to describe these three different styles of people.

Part 2

11. scruffy /ˈskrʌf.i/
(adj.)邋遢的，不整潔的
untidy and looking a little dirty

12. skinny /ˈskɪn.i/
(adj.)非常瘦的，皮包骨的
very thin

You should eat more – you’re too skinny.
你應該多吃點，你太瘦了。

13. slender /ˈslen.dɚ/
(adj.)苗條的，纖細的
thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive

He put his hands around her slender waist.
他雙手摟住了她纖細的腰。

14. stocky /ˈstɑː.ki/
(adj.)（尤指男子）矮壯的，結實的
A stocky person, especially a man is fairly short and has a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest

The man was described as short and stocky and very strong.
據描述，那個男人矮個子，結實粗壯。

15. unkempt /ʌnˈkempt/
(adj.)不整潔的；淩亂的；沒有打理的
untidy; not cared for

16. efficient /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
(adj.)效率高的；有能力的
working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way

We need someone really efficient who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.
我們需要的人必須要高效幹練，善於組織籌劃，能使這個辦事處順暢運作。

17. resourceful /rɪˈsɔːr.sfəl/
(adj.)機敏的；足智多謀的
skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own

She’s a very resourceful manager.
她是一位非常有智謀的經理。

18. proficient /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/
(adj.)熟練的；精通的
skilled and experienced

She’s proficient in two languages.
她精通兩種語言。

19. masterly /ˈmæs.tɚ.li/
(adj.)巧妙的；技藝高超的
done extremely well

20. experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.ənst/
(adj.)經驗豐富的；有閱歷的；有見識的
having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times

She is very experienced in marketing.
她在市場行銷方面經驗豐富。

Exercise 2

Circle the word that has the same meaning.

1.working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way

slender

efficient

masterly

2.having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times

experienced

many

proficient

3.very thin

chubby

fat

skinny

Part 3

21. enterprising /ˈen.t̬ɚ.praɪ.zɪŋ/
(adj.)有開創能力的，富於創業精神的
good at thinking of and doing new and difficult things, especially things that will make money

The business was started by a couple of enterprising young women.
這間公司是由幾位富有創業精神的年輕女性創辦的。

22. meticulous /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/
(adj.)嚴謹的，一絲不苟的；非常注意細節的
very careful and with great attention to every detail

Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.
為寫此書，投入了大量時間細心做前期準備。

23. earnest /ˈɝː.nɪst/
(adj.)認真的；有決心的
serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny

He was a very earnest young man.
他是個非常認真的年輕人。

24. steady /ˈsted.i/
(adj.)穩步的；持續的；有規律的
happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly

Progress has been slow but steady.
進展雖然緩慢，但卻也在穩步向前。

25. phlegmatic /fleɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/
(adj.)冷靜的，沉著的，鎮定的
A phlegmatic person does not usually get emotional or excited about things.

As a football player, his great asset was his calm, phlegmatic manner.
作為一名足球運動員，他最大的優點是他在場上沉著冷靜的風度。

26. careless /ˈker.ləs/
(adj.)不小心的；粗心的，馬虎的
not taking or showing enough care and attention

My son’s teacher says that his work is often rather careless.
我兒子的老師說他做作業經常粗心大意。

27. irresponsible /ˌɪr.əˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/
(adj.)不負責任的，無責任感的
not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do

28. sensible /ˈsen.sə.bəl/
(adj.)理智的；明智的
based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding

I think the sensible thing to do is call and ask for directions.
我覺得明智之舉是打個電話問好路。

29. imaginative /ɪˈmædʒ.ə.nə.t̬ɪv/
(adj.)新穎的，獨創的
new, original, and clever

an imaginative new approach/policy
有創意的新方法／政策

30. talented /ˈtæl.ən.t̬ɪd/
(adj.)有才能的；能幹的；技藝高超的
with talent; able or skilful

a talented golfer/pianist
很有天賦的高尔夫球運動員／鋼琴家

Exercise 3

Discuss the questions with your tutor.

  1. Are you an imaginative person? Why or why not?
  2. What is your advantage? 
  3. What is your disadvantage?