2. Words for Production 9. queer [kwIr] adj. strange or not expected 怪異的 There seemed to be something queer going on in the dark basement.

3. Words for Production 10. puzzle [`p^zL] vt. to make a person feel confused 使困惑 His violent reaction puzzled me and made me worry about him.

4. puzzle [`p^zL] n. [C] 謎，謎語；難題，難解之事 We can't explain the puzzle of how life began.

5. Words for Production 11. irritating [`Ir1&tetI9] adj. annoying 惱人的 She has an irritating habit of interrupting me while I am speaking. 詞類變化 * irritating = annoying

6. irritate [`Ir1&tet] vt. 使惱怒，激怒 The passengers were irritated by the serious delay in departure.

7. irritation [&Ir1`teS1n] n. [U][C] 激怒，惱人的事 It is really an irritation to her that her husband never helps around the house.

8. Words for Production 12. bewildering [bI`wIld2I9] adj. confusing; puzzling 使人困惑的 The old woman gave me directions to the railroad station, but I found them very bewildering. 詞類變化 * bewildering = confusing =puzzling * railroad station 火車站

9. bewilder [bI`wIld2] vt. 使困惑，茫 然不知所措 His response bewildered me so much that I didn't know what to say. * 疑問詞 + to V = N

10. Words for Production 13. wink [wI9k] vi. to close and open one's eye quickly as a signal of affection or greeting 眨眼 The man winked at the beautiful woman as she passed by. 詞類變化 * wink at 對 ~ 眨眼睛 * pass by 路過

11. wink [wI9k] n. [C] 眨眼 My teacher gave me a wink as encouragement when I was about to give my speech. * be about to + V 即將要 …

12. Words for Production 14. overshadow [&ov2`S8do] vt. to make something less enjoyable or less important 使蒙上陰影；使黯然失色 The star soccer player overshadows his teammates because the mass media always focus their attention on him. * mass media 大眾傳播媒體 * forcus … on … 集中 ; 注意

13. Words for Production 15. merge [m3dZ] vi. to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing ( 使 ) 融為一體 When the sky and the sea merged into one, it was a splendid sight to watch.

14. Words for Production 16. split [splIt] vi.; vt. to divide or make something divide into two or more parts ( 使 ) 分裂 The children split into six groups for the game. The party was split into two groups over the issue.

15. Words for Production 17. serene [s1`rin] adj. calm or peaceful 平靜的，安詳的 After he fell asleep, the little boy's face was serene and beautiful.

16. Words for Production 18. glow [Glo] n. [C][U] ( usu. sing. ) a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure; a steady light 喜悅，滿足感；光芒， 光輝 They felt a glow of pride as they watched their son collect the award. Sitting on the rock, they watched the glow of the sunset. 詞類變化

17. glow [Glo] vi. 發光，發亮 The moon was glowing in the clear night sky.

18. Words for Production 19. ecstasy [`Ekst1sI] n. [C][U] a feeling or a state of great joy or happiness 狂喜；忘形，入神 We went into ecstasies over our national baseball team's victory. He listened to the music in ecstasy so he didn’t hear the telephone ring.

19. Words for Production 20. glimpse [GlImps] n. [C] a brief experience of something that helps someone to understand it; a look at someone or something for a very short time 略微的感知；一瞥

20. Words for Production 20. glimpse The short visit to the campus gave me a glimpse of what college life might be like. I got only a glimpse of Bob as he ran past.

21. Words for Production 21. altogether [&Olt1`GED2] adv. completely 完全，全然 The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. * altogether = completely

22. Words for Production 22. exquisite [`EkskwIz1t] adj. extremely beautiful 極美的 Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite. It caught every guest's attention. * catch one’s attention 吸引 … 的注意力

23. Words for Production 23. helping [`hElpI9] n. [C ] the amount of something, especially food, that is given to someone 一份食物等 The pie was so delicious that we all  had a second helping of it.

24. Words for Production 24. bonus [`bon1s] n. [C] something good that one did not expect; an extra amount of money given as a reward for good work, in addition to the wages one usually gets 意外的收穫；紅利，獎金 * in addition to = besides

25. Words for Production 24. bonus It was a real bonus that I got the part in the play. His boss was very generous; she gave him a big bonus for the New Year.

26. Words for Production 25. grateful [`Gretf1l] adj. feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful 感激的 I am very grateful for all that you have done for me. * grateful = thankful * be grateful to sb. for sth. 因 ( 某事 ) 而感激 ( 某人 )

27. Words for Production 26. inquire [In`kwaIr] vi.; vt. to ask someone for some information 問；詢問 Not knowing which bus I should take to go downtown, I inquired at the information desk. The waiter inquired whether they would like to sit near the window. 詞類變化 * information desk 詢問台 * would like to + V 願意

28. inquiry [In`kwaIrI] n. [C] 詢問，查詢 The man made an inquiry about the cost of the concert ticket.

29. Words for Production 27. offhand [`Of`h8nd] adv. immediately, without being able to think about something or check it 未經準備地，不假思索地 I can't remember offhand how many people came to the party last night.

30. 2. mystify [`mIst1&faI] vt. to puzzle; to bewilder; to make someone confuse 使困惑 Words for Recognition * mystify =puzzle = bewilder =confuse

31. 3. excursion [Ik`sk3Z1n ] n. [C] a short trip made for pleasure; a visit to any interesting place 遠足；短程旅行 Words for Recognition

32. 4. Dunne [d^n] n. (1866-1949) John William Dunne, a British scientist 英國科學家名 Words for Recognition

33. 5. desolation [&dEs1`leS1n ] n. [U] loneliness 孤獨，寂寞 Words for Recognition * desolation = loneliness

34. 6. gaiety [`Ge1tI] n. [C] cheerfulness 歡欣愉悅，興高采烈 Words for Recognition * gaiety = cheerfulness

35. 7. daft [d8ft] adj. infml. silly; foolish 愚蠢的 Words for Recognition

36. 8. Beddoes [`bEdoz] n. (1803-1849) Thomas Lovell Beddoes, a British poet 英國詩人名 Words for Recognition

37. 4. to begin with firstly (used to introduce the most important reason for something) 首先 The restaurant was awful! To begin with, the food there was tasteless. Then, the service was lousy. Idioms and Phrases * to begin with = firstly

38. 5. then again used to introduce additional information that contrasts with something that one has just said 再說，再者；但在另一方面 Bob liked Julie a lot, but then again his parents didn't. Idioms and Phrases

39. 6. (as) fresh as a daisy fresh and clean; vigorous and lively 清新的，鮮活的；有活力的 Despite a busy day, she arrived looking as fresh as a daisy. Idioms and Phrases

40. 7. under the sun in the world 世界上 There is nothing new under the sun. Idioms and Phrases * under the sun = in the world