Unit 03 :
Bathroom 浴室類

Vocabulary

Let’s learn about the different vocabulary of the bathroom things.

Part 1

1. bathtub /ˈbæθ.tʌb/
(n.) 澡盆，浴缸
a long plastic, metal, or ceramic container that is filled with water so that you can sit or lie in it to wash your whole body

2. toilet  /ˈtɔɪ.lət/
(n.) 坐便器，馬桶
a bowl-shaped device with a seat that you sit on or stand near when emptying the body of urine or solid waste, or another device used for this purpose

Don’t forget to flush the toilet.
別忘了沖馬桶。

3. washbasin  /ˈwɒʃˌbeɪ.sən/
(n.)洗臉盆；洗手盆
a bowl that is attached to the wall in a bathroom or near a toilet and has pipes to supply and carry away water, in which you wash your hands, face, etc.

4. mirror  /ˈmɪr.ɚ/
(n.)鏡，鏡子
a piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it

the bathroom mirror
浴室鏡子

5. urinal /ˈjʊr.ən.əl/
(n.)（男用）小便池；男厠所
a device, usually attached to a wall, into which men or boys can urinate, or a building which contains one or more of these devices

6. faucet  /ˈfɑː.sət/
(n.)（水）龍頭，閥門
a device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe

Turn the faucet on/off.
打開／關掉水龍頭。

7. toothbrush  /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/
(n.)牙刷
a small brush with a long handle that you use to clean your teeth

8. toothpaste /ˈtuːθ.peɪst/
(n.)牙膏
a substance that you put onto a toothbrush to clean your teeth

a tube of toothpaste
一管牙膏

9. shampoo  /ʃæmˈpuː/
(n.)洗髮精；洗髮劑；洗滌劑
a liquid used for washing hair, or for washing particular objects or materials

Directions: wet hair, apply shampoo, and massage into a rich lather.
使用說明：潤濕頭髮，塗上洗髮精並輕揉頭髮至産生大量的泡沫。

10. lotion  /ˈloʊ.ʃən/
(n.)護膚油，潤膚露
a liquid that you put on your skin in order to protect it, improve its condition, or make it smell pleasant

suntan lotion
防曬油

Exercise 1

Try to spell it.

  1. f _ _ _ _ t : a device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe
  2. l _ _ _ _ n : a liquid that you put on your skin in order to protect it, improve its condition, or make it smell pleasant
  3. t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e : a substance that you put onto a toothbrush to clean your teeth
  4. u _ _ _ _ l : a device, usually attached to a wall, into which men or boys can urinate, or a building which contains one or more of these devices

Part 2

11.  tissue /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
(n.)（尤指擦鼻子用的）紙巾，手巾紙，面紙
soft paper that is used for cleaning, especially your nose, and is thrown away after use, or a small rectangular piece of this

She handed me a tissue just before I sneezed.
我快打噴嚏時，她遞給我一張面紙。

12. towel /taʊəl/
(n.)毛巾；紙巾
a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet

She came downstairs after her shower, wrapped in a towel.
她淋浴後裹著毛巾走下樓來。

13. shaver /ˈʃeɪ.vɚ/
(n.)電動刮鬍刀
an electric device for shaving hair from someone’s face or body

14. soap  /soʊp/
(n.)肥皂
a substance used for washing the body or other things

To get rid of grease spots on clothing, rub a little dish soap on the spot before washing.
要洗掉衣服上的油漬的話，先在上面擦一點洗碗液，然後再洗。

15. sponge /spʌndʒ/
(n.)（擦洗物品用的）海綿
a soft substance that is full of small holes and can absorb a lot of liquid, and is used for washing and cleaning
(v.)用濕海綿（或濕布）擦，擦洗
to rub something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth, especially to clean it, him, or her

The doctor told me to sponge Erik down with cold water in order to lower his temperature.
醫生告訴我用冷水給埃裡克擦身，以幫他降低體溫。

16. bath mat  /ˈbæθ ˌmæt/ 
(n.)（浴室內的）地墊，防滑墊
a piece of material that you stand on after getting out of a bath or shower to stop the floor from getting wet, or a piece of rubber that is put inside the bath or shower to prevent you sliding and falling

17. rubber duck  /ˌrʌb.ɚ ˈdʌk/
(n.)黃色小鴨
a small plastic or rubber toy duck, especially for playing with in the bath

18. hanger /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/
(n.)衣架
a curved piece of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung while they are being stored

19. hairdryer /ˈherˌdraɪ.ɚ/
(n.)（吹乾頭髮用的）吹風機
an electrical device, usually held in the hand, that blows out hot air and is used for drying a person’s hair

20. sink /sɪŋk/
(n.)（廚房的）水槽，洗碗槽；（浴室的）洗臉盆
a bowl that is attached to the wall in a kitchen or bathroom in which you wash dishes or your hands, etc.

a bathroom/kitchen sink
浴室／廚房水槽

Exercise 2

Match the correct meaning to each vocabulary.

                1. hanger__     2. towel__    3. shaver__    4. sponge__

a) a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet
b) to rub something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth, especially to clean it, him, or her
c) an electric device for shaving hair from someone’s face or body
d) a curved piece of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung while they are being stored

Part 3

21. showerhead /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ.hed/
(n.)蓮蓬頭（淋浴的零件，水從中流出）
the part of a shower that water flows out of

22. scale /skeɪl/
(n.)秤，磅秤
a device for weighing things or people

kitchen/bathroom scales
廚房用秤／浴室體重計

23. dental floss /ˈden.t̬əl ˌflɑːs/
(n.)牙線
a type of thread used for cleaning between the teeth

24. cleanser /ˈklen.zɚ/
(n.)清潔劑，去汙劑；（尤指）洗面乳，潔膚霜
a substance used for cleaning, especially your face

I use cleanser on my face every night.
我每晚都用洗面乳洗臉。

25. bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/
(n.)坐浴盆
a small, low bath in which a person washes the lower part of their body

26. first aid kit /ˌfɝːst ˈeɪd ˌkɪt/
(n.)急救藥箱
a box or bag containing basic medical equipment such as bandages and antiseptic cream

27. mouthwash /ˈmaʊθ.wɑːʃ/
(n.)漱口劑，漱口液
a liquid used for keeping the mouth clean and smelling fresh

28. slippers  /ˈslɪp.ɚ/ 
(n.)拖鞋
a type of soft, comfortable shoe for wearing inside the house

He put on his bathrobe and slippers.
他穿上了浴袍和拖鞋。

29. bathrobe /ˈbæθ.roʊb/
(n.)浴衣，浴袍
a loose piece of clothing like a coat, usually made of thick towelling material, worn informally inside the house, especially before or after a bath

30. exhaust fan /ɪɡˈzɑːst ˌfæn/
(n.)排氣風扇
a piece of equipment used to remove steam, smoke, or unpleasant smells from a room or building

Exercise 3

Describe to your tutor what you see in this pictures.