Twin Words
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adapt [??dæpt] vt.&vi. (使)適應,(使)適合 (+to-n) adept [??d?pt] adj. 熟練的,內行的 (+in/at)
He tried hard to adapt himself to the new conditions. She was adept in playing tennis.
abroad [??br?d] adv. 在國外,到國外 aboard [??bord] adv. 在船(飛機、車)上
All my near relations live Welcome aboard.
assent [??s?nt] vi. 同意,贊成 (+to-n/+to-v) ascent [??s?nt] n. 上升,升高
The judge assented to allow the prisoner to speak. They made a successful ascent of the mountain.
content [?k?ntent] n. 内容(重音在第一音節)。 content [k?n?tent] adj. 滿足的 (+with)(重音在第二音節)
In my opinion the movie lacks ‘contents. He was con’tent with his work.
contend [k?n?tend] vt.&vi爭奪,對付 (+against/for/with) contempt [k?n?tempt] n. 輕視, 蔑視 (+for)
I have so many problems to contend with at the moment. I feel nothing but contempt for cheating.