1.
代表/象徵/意味/反映&暗指：動. (to)
represent/symbolize/signify/mean/mirror/reflect/suggest/imply/intimate/hint;
片. stand for; add up to; allude
to; drive at; 慣. that is; i.e. (即)
〔例句1〕This token symbolizes
our company founder’s philosophy[1] and
devotion[2] in
the beauty industry.
〔例句2〕This defendant’s[3] intense[4] reaction
reflected
(that) he must have known something about this murder[5]
despite[6] his
denial[7] of
the accusation[8]
as a murderer .
衍生
2.
假定/認為：動. (to) think/suppose/assume/presume/reckon/deem/regard/consider
〔例句〕The experts reckon (that) the economic
slowdown[1] in
Europe might last[2]
longer and impact more than everyone assumes[3].
3.
猜想/預估(值)：動. (to) estimate/guess/guesstimate/calculate; 慣. do the math; 俚/口. ballpark
figures; off the top of sb.’s head
〔例句〕“Let’s do the math. What’s your guesstimate
regarding[1] our profit
loss caused by the product recall[2]?” ”I
cannot make sure about it at this moment.” ”Just give me the ballpark
figures. I must report it to the GM as an emergency. ””OK. $2
billion dollars. That’s the rough[3] number
I could think of[4]
off
the top of my head now. ”
4.
弄清楚/找出&澄清：動. (to)
ascertain/locate/spot/clarify; 片. figure/dig/find/make
out; clear up; get/have st. straight; get to the bottom/heart/root
of
〔例句1〕Where did this rumor come
out? Please ascertain its origin[1]
ASAP.
〔例句2〕Could we get
your order straight?
Without clear directions, we don’t know where to start off.
〔例句3〕The scientists are
eager to get to the bottom of this mystery.
5.
發現/察覺/注意&辨別：動. (to) see/note/notice/discover/detect/learn/observe/perceive/recognize/identify;
片. pick up on
〔例句〕After receiving this
parcel[1], the
police immediately recognized the suspicious[2]
handwriting[3]
on the envelop.
6.
明白/了解/體會&掌握：動. (to) know/learn/realize/understand/acknowledge/appreciate/comprehend;
片. (be) aware of; get across;
on top of
〔例句1〕The Board has been
aware of our dilemma[1].
〔例句2〕If you keep using the old
way to pitch[2]
new clients, our company’s advantages[3]
would never get
across and even be appreciated.
7.
確定/定案：動. (to) confirm/ensure/finalize; 形. (be) certain; 片. make sure; firm up
〔例句〕Let’s finalize the contract today, all right?
It’s been pending for a while.
8.
強調/重述：動. (to)
emphasize/highlight/stress/punctuate/underscore/reiterate
〔例句〕Apple’s CEO not only emphasized but also
reiterated that this technology giant won’t tolerate[1] any
kind of sweatshop[2]
in the supply chain.
9.
區隔/使突出：片. distinguish/differentiate (sb. from
Ving/st.); set sb. apart
〔例句〕Eric’s enjoying making friends and
never-say-die[1]
attitude[2] set
him apart
among a team of salesmen in this company.
10. 草擬/撰寫：動. (to)
draft/outline/sketch; 片. lay/set/sketch out; draw/write
up
〔例句〕I like your idea. Why don’t you draw up
a marketing proposal[1] in
details? I’d like to review it in three days.
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