公開支持或捍衛受到不公平對待的人
寫作用途
defend someone or something against unfair treatment
Mei stood up for a classmate whose idea was unfairly dismissed.
Mei 為一位想法遭不公平否決的同學挺身而出。
寫作技巧
Use stand up for before the person, principle, or idea you defend. This is support through words or action.
依序輪流做同一件事
寫作用途
do the same activity one person after another
We took turns reading questions aloud so everyone could participate.
我們輪流朗讀問題，讓每個人都能參與。
寫作技巧
Use take turns with an -ing form for the activity that people perform one after another.
照顧需要協助的人或動物
寫作用途
care for a person or animal that needs attention
Ava looked after her younger brother while their father cooked dinner.
父親準備晚餐時，Ava 照顧弟弟。
寫作技巧
Use look after before the person or animal receiving care. Do not confuse it with look for, meaning search.
在不理想情況中指出仍然成立的好處
寫作用途
introduce one positive fact in a disappointing situation
We missed the final, but at least our teamwork improved greatly.
我們錯過決賽，但至少團隊合作大幅進步了。
寫作技巧
Here, at least introduces a small comfort or remaining benefit after a setback. This lesson does not teach minimum quantities.
聲音或情緒逐漸減弱並平息
寫作用途
gradually become less strong, loud, or active
The excited chatter died down as the guest speaker approached.
來賓講者走近時，興奮的談話聲逐漸平息。
寫作技巧
Use die down when intensity decreases gradually. The noise, wind, excitement, or anger is normally the subject.
關掉設備或切斷供應
寫作用途
stop a machine or supply from operating
Tara shut off the classroom lights before locking the door.
Tara 鎖門前關掉了教室的燈。
寫作技巧
Use shut off for power, water, gas, or a device. Put a pronoun in the middle: shut it off.
突然開始大笑
寫作用途
suddenly begin laughing because of a strong reaction
The audience burst out laughing when the robot bowed backward.
機器人向後鞠躬時，觀眾突然大笑起來。
寫作技巧
Use burst out laughing for an immediate, uncontrollable laughing reaction. This lesson does not teach burst out crying.