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✦ 財務:新線上表單比舊紙本版本更簡單好用
Q1
The new online form is __ than the old paper version.
【中譯】這份新的線上表單比舊的紙本版本__。
兩者比較須用比較級 simpler;more simple 為雙重比較級錯誤,simplest 為最高級不可用於兩者比較
比較級規則:① 規則變化形容詞 simple→simpler,不可加 more ② 僅兩者比較用比較級,不用最高級 ③ 比較級後接 than
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| more simple | adj phr | /mɔːr ˈsɪmpl/ | 更簡單(誤用雙重比較級) | is more simple than(雙重比較級錯誤,simple 屬規則變化形容詞不可加 more) |
| simpler | adj (comp.) | /ˈsɪmplər/ | 更簡單的(正確比較級) | is simpler than ✓(simple 的規則比較級變化,標準用法) |
| simply | adv | /ˈsɪmpli/ | 僅僅、簡單地(副詞) | is simply than(詞性不符,副詞不可接 than 比較) |
| simplest | adj (superl.) | /ˈsɪmplɪst/ | 最簡單的(最高級) | is simplest than(最高級不可接 than,且僅兩者比較不用最高級) |
Q2
Teams should not let spending __ the amount set in the budget.
【中譯】各團隊不應讓支出__預算所設定的金額。
exceed = 超過,符合「不應讓支出超過預算所設定的金額」語境
proceed/succeed/impede 與 exceed 字尾相同(-eed/-ede),易混淆
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| proceed | v | /prəˈsiːd/ | 繼續進行 | should not let spending proceed the amount set in the budget(不合邏輯搭配,proceed 不接受詞) |
| succeed | v | /səkˈsiːd/ | 成功 | should not let spending succeed the amount set in the budget(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符) |
| impede | v | /ɪmˈpiːd/ | 阻礙 | should not let spending impede the amount set in the budget(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符) |
| exceed | v | /ɪkˈsiːd/ | 超過 | should not let spending exceed the amount set in the budget ✓(各團隊不應讓支出超過預算所設定的金額,標準用詞) |
字詞家族
fall short of
phr. 未達到(反義概念)
Q3
The old wooden floor in the bank lobby began to __ loudly whenever customers walked across it.
【中譯】
creak 意指嘎吱作響,句意為銀行大廳的老舊木地板,每當顧客走過時,便會發出嘎吱聲響,與 creak 的語意直接吻合。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| creak | v. | /krik/ | 嘎吱作響 | creak 意指嘎吱作響,恰好呼應句子描述銀行大廳的老舊木地板,每當顧客走過時,便會發出嘎吱聲響的語意 |
| shine | v. | /ʃaɪn/ | 發光 | shine 意指發光,與句子描述銀行大廳的老舊木地板,每當顧客走過時,便會發出嘎吱聲響的語意不符 |
| freeze | v. | /friz/ | 結凍 | freeze 意指結凍,與句子描述銀行大廳的老舊木地板,每當顧客走過時,便會發出嘎吱聲響的語意不符 |
| melt | v. | /mɛlt/ | 融化 | melt 意指融化,與句子描述銀行大廳的老舊木地板,每當顧客走過時,便會發出嘎吱聲響的語意不符 |
Q4
The company __ its profit margin over the past three years.
【中譯】這間公司在過去三年__其利潤率。
over the past + 期間 搭配現在完成式,表過去持續至今 → has increased
increased 為單純過去式、is increasing 為進行式、increases 為簡單現在式,皆與 over the past 語意搭配不佳
現在完成式時間副詞:over the past + 期間、for + 期間、since + 時間點,皆搭配現在完成式表持續至今的變化
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| increased | v | /ɪnˈkriːst/ | 增加了(過去式) | increased its profit margin over the past three years(過去式與 over the past + 期間 的持續語意搭配較弱) |
| has increased | v | /hæz ɪnˈkriːst/ | 已經增加(現在完成式) | has increased its profit margin ✓(over the past three years 搭配現在完成式,表過去持續至今的變化) |
| is increasing | v | /ɪz ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/ | 正在增加(現在進行式) | is increasing its profit margin over the past three years(進行式不與 over the past 期間搭配) |
| increases | v | /ɪnˈkriːsɪz/ | 增加(現在簡單式) | increases its profit margin over the past three years(簡單現在式不表過去到現在的變化) |
Q5
Our new checkout API delivers __ transaction processing, cutting average payment times from five seconds to under one.
【中譯】我們全新的結帳API提供__的交易處理,將平均付款時間從五秒縮短至不到一秒。
swift 強調流暢俐落的快速,常見於科技產品行銷文案中形容「順暢迅速」的使用體驗;rapid 語感中性技術化、quick 為最通用口語詞、speedy 較隨性非正式,皆不若 swift 精準對應行銷文案語境。
rapid 亦常見於科技語境,但語感偏技術中性而非行銷優雅語氣
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| swift | adj | /swɪft/ | 迅速的、敏捷的(強調流暢俐落的快速,常見於行銷文案強調『流暢體驗』) | swift transaction processing ✓(行銷文案中形容『流暢迅速』體驗的典型用詞) |
| rapid | adj | /ˈræpɪd/ | 快速的(強調客觀數據上的快,技術文件常用,語感較中性平實) | rapid growth(技術性描述『快速』,語感中性,不若 swift 具行銷語境的優雅語氣) |
| quick | adj | /kwɪk/ | 快的(最通用中性的『快』,較口語) | a quick fix(口語通用,較不具行銷文案的正式優雅語感) |
| speedy | adj | /ˈspiːdi/ | 快速的(較口語隨性,常見於非正式語境) | a speedy recovery(多用於非正式語境,不若 swift 具科技產品行銷的正式優雅語感) |
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Q6
The finance team will process the refund __ they receive your signed form.
【中譯】財務團隊會在__收到您簽署的表單後立即處理退款。
as soon as + S + V = 一……就……,表示收到表單後立即處理,符合語境
as far as 表範圍、as well as 表並列,皆與句意的時間先後不符
as 片語辨析:① as soon as = 一…就…(時間)② as long as = 只要(條件)③ as far as = 就…而言(範圍)
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| as soon as | conj. | /æz suːn æz/ | 一……就……(連接詞) | as soon as they receive your form ✓(表時間:一收到表單就處理退款) |
| as far as | conj. | /æz fɑːr æz/ | 就……而言(連接詞) | as far as they receive your form(表範圍,與句意不符) |
| as well as | conj. | /æz wel æz/ | 以及(連接詞) | as well as they receive your form(表並列,與句意不符) |
| as long as | conj. | /æz lɔːŋ æz/ | 只要(連接詞) | as long as they receive your form(表條件,語意精確度不如表時間點的 as soon as) |
Q7
The manufacturer has __ a dedicated budget for expanding its recycling program next fiscal year.
【中譯】該製造商已__一筆專款,用於下個會計年度擴展其回收計畫。
set aside a budget = 固定搭配,指預留資源作特定用途,符合「撥出預算擴展回收計畫」語境。
四個 phrasal verb 皆含 set/put,字形相近易混淆
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| set aside | phr v | /set əˈsaɪd/ | 撥出、保留(資金/資源) | set aside a budget ✓(固定搭配,指預留資源作特定用途) |
| put away | phr v | /pʊt əˈweɪ/ | 收起、存放 | put away tools(指收納物品,非預留預算) |
| set up | phr v | /set ʌp/ | 設立、架設 | set up a company/system(指建立/設立,非「保留資源」) |
| put off | phr v | /pʊt ɒf/ | 延後、拖延 | put off a meeting(指延後某事,語意相反) |
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Q8
The accountant will __ every transaction in the new ledger system.
【中譯】會計人員會在新的分類帳系統中__每一筆交易。
record = 記錄,符合「在新系統中記錄每一筆交易」語境
reward/reword/reorder 與 record 字形相近,易混淆
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| reward | v | /rɪˈwɔːrd/ | 獎勵 | reward every transaction(不合邏輯搭配,字形相近陷阱) |
| record | v | /rɪˈkɔːrd/ | 記錄 | record every transaction ✓(記錄每一筆交易,標準用詞) |
| reword | v | /riːˈwɜːrd/ | 重新措辭 | reword every transaction(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符) |
| reorder | v | /riːˈɔːrdər/ | 重新訂購 | reorder every transaction(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符) |
字詞家族
Q9
Our loan officer will __ you all the necessary documentation requirements before you begin completing the formal application form.
【中譯】我們的貸款專員將在您開始填寫正式申請表之前,向您__所有必要的文件要求。
語境描述「專員向申請者提供/說明文件要求」;give you sth ✓ 為最自然 B1 搭配。
take 語意不符;lose/avoid 均為負向語意與語境相反。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| give | v | /ɡɪv/ | 給予;提供;說明 | give you the requirements ✓(B1 詞彙:提供/說明給您) |
| lose | v | /luːz/ | 失去;遺失 | lose documentation(遺失,語意相反) |
| avoid | v | /əˈvɔɪd/ | 避免;迴避 | avoid documentation(避免,語意相反) |
| take | v | /teɪk/ | 拿取;花費;採取 | take documentation(不符合「告知/提供」語意) |
字詞家族
give
v. 給予;提供;說明;n. 彈性;伸展性
given
adj. 特定的;既定的;prep. 考慮到
Q10
The unexpected legal fees put a significant __ in the company's quarterly budget.
【中譯】這筆意外的法律費用,讓公司的季度預算出現明顯的__。
put a dent in = 造成明顯損耗/削減,是描述財務或計畫受挫的固定片語,最符合「意外法律費用大幅侵蝕季度預算」的語境;gap/crack/hole 皆非此固定片語的正確用詞。
hole 與 dent 語意皆可表「損耗」,但英語中「put a dent in」才是描述財務衝擊的標準固定片語
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| hole | n | /hoʊl/ | 洞(不同固定搭配) | hole 雖也可表損耗但非「put a ___ in the budget」的標準固定片語 |
| gap | n | /ɡæp/ | 缺口(籠統) | gap 泛指缺口,非「put a ___ in」這個固定片語的正確搭配詞 |
| crack | n | /kræk/ | 裂縫 | crack 指物理裂縫,非財務損耗的固定片語用詞 |
| dent | n | /dɛnt/ | (固定片語 put a dent in)明顯損耗 | put a dent in the budget ✓(固定片語,表示對財務造成明顯削減) |
Q11
Torres advises clients to __ for the long term.
【中譯】Torres 建議客戶進行長期__。
infest/insist/inject 與 invest 字首 in- 相近,易混淆
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| invest | v | /ɪnˈvest/ | 投資 | advises clients to invest for the long term ✓(長期投資,標準用詞) |
| infest | v | /ɪnˈfest/ | 侵擾、大量出現 | advises clients to infest for the long term(不合邏輯搭配,字形相近陷阱) |
| insist | v | /ɪnˈsɪst/ | 堅持 | advises clients to insist for the long term(不合邏輯搭配,字形相近陷阱) |
| inject | v | /ɪnˈdʒekt/ | 注射、注入 | advises clients to inject for the long term(不合邏輯搭配,字形相近陷阱) |
字詞家族
Q12
Starting next month, all store locations will feature a self-checkout __ near the entrance to reduce wait times during peak hours.
【中譯】自下月起,所有門市將於入口附近設置自助結帳__,以縮短尖峰時段的等候時間。
kiosk = 自助服務站;此處指店內入口附近設置的自助結帳站,以縮短尖峰時段等候時間。
counter/booth/stall 皆為服務或攤位相關名詞,但與「自助獨立站」的具體形態不符。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| booth | n | /buːθ/ | 攤位、隔間 | trade show booth(常指展覽攤位或電話亭式隔間,非零售自助站) |
| counter | n | /ˈkaʊntər/ | 櫃檯 | checkout counter(指有人服務的傳統櫃檯,非自助式獨立站) |
| kiosk | n | /ˈkiːɒsk/ | 自助服務站、資訊亭 | self-checkout kiosk ✓(指小型獨立式自助服務站) |
| stall | n | /stɔːl/ | 市集攤位 | market stall(指市集攤販,非商店內的自助服務設施) |
字詞家族
Q13
The fund's swift __ of additional capital during the March liquidity crunch reassured investors that redemption requests would be met without delay.
【中譯】該基金在三月流動性緊縮期間迅速__額外資本,讓投資人安心確信贖回請求將可即時獲得滿足。
the fund's swift __ of additional capital(所有格 the fund's + 形容詞 swift + 空格 + 介系詞 of)→ 需名詞中心語 → mobilization ✓
mobilize 為動詞原形不能作名詞中心語;mobile 雖同字根但語意已偏向『可移動的』物理屬性且為形容詞;mobilely 為罕用副詞不能作名詞;四形為動詞/名詞/形容詞/副詞。
Word Form 解題:① 所有格 + adj. + ___ + of + N 結構需名詞作中心語;② mobilization 為不可數抽象名詞指『動員、調動』之整體行動;③ mobilize/mobilization/mobile/mobilely 四形為動詞/名詞/形容詞/副詞,注意 mobile 雖同字根但語意已分化。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| mobilize | v | /ˈmoʊbəlaɪz/ | 動員、調動(資源、資金、人力) | mobilize capital(動詞原形不能位於 the fund's 所有格之後成名詞中心語) |
| mobilely | adv | /ˈmoʊbəlli/ | 以可移動方式(副詞,罕用) | 副詞不能作所有格之後的名詞中心語 |
| mobile | adj | /ˈmoʊbəl/ | 可移動的、機動的(形容詞,與 mobilize 字根相關但語意已偏向物理屬性) | mobile capital(可流動的資本;形容詞不能作所有格之後的名詞中心語) |
| mobilization | n | /ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/ | 動員、調動(不可數抽象名詞,指整體行動或過程) | the fund's swift mobilization of ✓(基金迅速動員;所有格 the fund's + 形容詞 swift + 空格,需名詞中心語作 of 之前的核心) |
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Q14
Decentralized finance platforms seeking access to institutional markets must ensure that their transaction reporting protocols are fully _______ with the applicable jurisdiction's anti-money-laundering guidelines.
【中譯】尋求進入機構市場的去中心化金融平台,必須確保其交易報告規程完全符合適用管轄區的反洗錢指引,方可被視為______的。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| compliant | adj. | /kəmˈplaɪ.ənt/ | 合規的;遵從的 | be fully compliant with + guidelines = 「完全符合/遵從(法規或準則)」,是法律和金融監管語境的標準形容詞用法 ✓ |
| comply | v. | /kəmˈplaɪ/ | 遵從;遵守(動詞) | comply 為動詞,不可填入 be fully _______ with 的形容詞補語位置 ✗ |
| compliance | n. | /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/ | 合規;遵守(名詞) | compliance 為名詞,不可在 be fully _______ with 的形容詞位置單獨使用 ✗ |
| complying | v. | /kəmˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/ | 正在遵從的(現在分詞) | complying 為現在分詞,不可填入 be fully _______ with 的形容詞補語位置 ✗ |
▸ 財務部門差旅費用稽核信件
I'm writing to share a summary of the finance team's review of departmental spending for the second quarter. Overall, most departments stayed within their approved budgets, although a few showed minor variances. 131 This pattern appeared most often in the marketing department's travel records.
The review identified areas of 132 in the marketing department's travel expenses, particularly around duplicate hotel reservations.
Our team is currently 133 a more detailed audit of these expenses and will share complete findings with you before this month ends.
134 these findings, we recommend that all department heads review their team's travel reservation procedures before the next quarter begins.
Q15
🔑 前句談整體而言,多數部門的支出都維持在核定預算範圍內,雖然有少數部門出現小幅差異;後句談這樣的情形,在行銷部門的差旅紀錄中最為常見;(D) 說明少數來自行銷部門的費用報告,卻出現重複飯店收費的跡象,承接「多數部門支出正常、少數出現差異」與「行銷部門差旅紀錄中最常見」兩句,語意最連貫,其餘三句分別談公司耶誕假期派對已改期至十二月稍晚、茶水間新咖啡供應商將於下週開始每日供應,以及數名新進同仁已於週二下午完成一整天的職前訓練,皆與本段財務審查發現主題無關,話題突兀。
A
The office holiday party has been rescheduled to a later date sometime in December.
B
A new coffee vendor will begin daily service in the break room starting next week.
C
Several brand new hires completed their full day orientation session earlier this Tuesday afternoon.
D
A few expense reports from the marketing department, however, showed signs of duplicate hotel charges.
Q16
🔑 waste 指浪費、不必要支出,句意為審查發現行銷部門差旅費用中,存在若干不必要浪費,尤其是集中在重複訂房的部分,與 waste 的語意直接吻合。
Q17
🔑 is currently 之後須接現在分詞構成現在進行式,conducting 文法正確,句意為我方團隊目前正針對這些費用,進行更詳細的稽核,並將於月底前提供完整結果,文法與語意皆正確。
Q18
🔑 owing to 指由於、因為,句意為由於這些發現,我方建議所有部門主管在下一季開始前,檢視所屬團隊差旅訂房流程,與 owing to 的語意直接吻合。
法律合規:智財授權法律事務所商標申請進度通知email
Subject: Update on Your Trademark Application — Case No. TM-4471
Dear Ms. Okafor,
I am writing to share an update 131 your trademark application for the "GreenLeaf Botanicals" mark. The examining attorney issued an office action last week raising a minor objection to the description of goods listed in Class 3.
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Please note that, under our firm's revised confidentiality policy, associates are no longer permitted to discuss client matters over unsecured messaging apps, so kindly 133 to reach us only through this email address or our secure client portal.
We are confident this objection can be resolved with a short amendment to the goods description, and we plan to file our response 134 the end of next week.
Please let us know if you have any questions in the meantime.
Sincerely,
Priya Anand
GreenLeaf Botanicals Legal Team (External Counsel)
Q19
🔑 regarding + N = 關於某事,符合『提供關於商標申請案的更新』的語境;despite/among/throughout皆與此處語境不符。
Q20
🔑 (A)承接前段提及的輕微異議,說明此類異議常見且不影響申請案整體實力,並為後文『我們有信心可解決』的信心語氣鋪陳,語意最連貫;其餘三項皆與本次商標進度通知無關。
A
This type of objection is common and does not affect the overall strength of your application.
B
Our office will be closed for a national holiday next Monday.
C
GreenLeaf Botanicals has expanded its product line to include three new items.
D
The trademark office increased its filing fees earlier this year.
Q21
🔑 continue to + V = 繼續進行某動作,符合『請繼續僅透過此email或入口網站聯繫』的語境;cease/refuse/decline皆與此語境矛盾或不符。
Q22
🔑 by + 時間點 = 表『最晚於……之前』完成的固定搭配,符合『計畫於下週結束前提交回覆』的期限語境;since/during皆與此處語境不符,at雖可表時間點但不如by精確傳達期限語意。
◉ 財務:財務部門更新差旅報帳政策
財務:財務部門更新差旅報帳政策
TOEIC · announcement
Finance Office Updates Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy
The finance office has updated its policy for travel expense reimbursement, and the change takes effect next month. Employees will now submit receipts through an online form instead of paper copies.
Each receipt must show the date, amount, and business purpose of the expense. Meals will be reimbursed up to a daily limit posted on the finance portal. Because some hotel taxes vary by city, staff should keep all original bills.
According to finance manager Priya Nair, the new form should save employees time. Nair explained that most claims will be approved within five business days. Claims that are missing information may take longer to process. Our finance team will send a reminder email if any receipts are still needed.
This update should reduce paperwork, and it should speed up reimbursement for everyone. Staff with questions about the new form should contact the finance department. A short training video is posted on the finance portal for anyone who needs help.
Q23
What is the announcement mainly about?
🔑 全篇說明財務部門更新差旅報帳政策,並說明新流程細節與注意事項,主旨是報帳流程的更新
A
A change in the travel budget
B
An update to the reimbursement process
D
A delay in employee payments
Q24
According to the announcement, what must each receipt show?
🔑 第二段:每張收據須顯示日期、金額與商務用途
A
The date, amount, and purpose
B
The manager's approval signature
C
The employee's exact department code
D
The original payment method
Q25
In paragraph 2, the word "vary" is closest in meaning to
🔑 hotel taxes vary by city 指旅館稅率因城市而異,vary 意思最接近 differ(不同)
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