難英語單字：500+困難詞彙附含義和例句
有些英語單字就是難。難以拼寫（bureaucracy）、難以發音（anemone）、難以記憶（sesquipedalian），或難以正確使用（disinterested 並不表示 uninterested）。而且最難的單字往往是最有用的——它們讓你表達簡單單字無法捕捉到的精確概念。
本指南適合已過中級階段並想進入高級領域的學習者。無論你是在備考IELTS Band 8-9、建立學術詞彙，還是只是想讓英語更有表達力，這500+難英語單字——附清晰的含義和例句——都將把你的英語提升到新的水平。
我們按以下方式組織：
- 什麼讓它們難（拼寫、發音、含義或用法）
- 主題（學術、文學、科學、日常）
- CEFR程度（B2、C1、C2）
為什麼有些英語單字是「難的」
並非所有困難的單字都因相同的原因而困難。理解為什麼一個單字難有助於你更有效地學習它。
| 難度類型 | 問題 | 例子 |
|---|---|---|
| 難以拼寫 | 不常見的字母組合、靜音字母、雙字母 | bureaucracy, embarrassment, occurrence |
| 難以發音 | 違反直覺的發音、不常見的音節 | anemone, colonel, worcestershire |
| 難以理解 | 抽象或專業含義 | epistemology, ontological, paradigm |
| 難以正確使用 | 微妙的含義，容易與相似單字混淆 | disinterested ≠ uninterested, imply ≠ infer |
| 難以記憶 | 長、罕見或源自拉丁語/希臘語 | sesquipedalian, defenestration |
第1部分：難以拼寫的單字（100個）
這些單字始終出現在「最常拼錯的單字」清單上。拼寫要麼與發音不匹配，要麼包含複雜的字母模式。
50個最常拼錯的英語單字
| 單字 | 常見錯誤拼寫 | 含義 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| accommodate |
|
為…提供空間；適應 | The hotel can accommodate 200 guests. |
| acquaintance |
|
你略微認識的人 | She’s an acquaintance from work, not a close friend. |
| apparent |
|
明顯可見的；明顯的 | It was apparent that he hadn’t slept. |
| believe |
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接受為真 | I believe we can finish this by Friday. |
| bureaucracy |
|
複雜的行政系統 | The bureaucracy slowed everything down. |
| calendar |
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日期圖表 | Check the calendar for the meeting date. |
| Caribbean |
|
美洲的一個地區 | They went on a Caribbean cruise. |
| colleague |
|
同事 | My colleague handles the design work. |
| committed |
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有奉獻精神；已承諾的 | She’s committed to finishing her degree. |
| conscience |
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內心的是非感 | His conscience wouldn’t let him lie. |
| conscious |
|
有意識的；清醒的 | She was conscious of being watched. |
| consensus |
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普遍協議 | We reached a consensus after long discussion. |
| definitely |
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毫無疑問 | I will definitely be there tomorrow. |
| desperate |
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有迫切需要 | They made a desperate attempt to escape. |
| disappear |
|
消失 | The fog made the buildings disappear. |
| embarrassment |
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尷尬感 | The mistake caused great embarrassment. |
| environment |
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環境；自然世界 | Pollution damages the environment. |
| exaggerate |
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誇大 | Don’t exaggerate — it wasn’t that bad. |
| existence |
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存在的狀態 | No one questions the existence of gravity. |
| fascinating |
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極其有趣 | The documentary was fascinating. |
| fluorescent |
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發出明亮光的 | The office had fluorescent lighting. |
| foreign |
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來自另一個國家 | She speaks three foreign languages. |
| guarantee |
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品質承諾 | The product comes with a 5-year guarantee. |
| harass |
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持續騷擾 | It’s illegal to harass employees. |
| immediately |
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立即 | Please respond immediately. |
| independent |
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不受控制的 | She became financially independent at 25. |
| intelligence |
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學習和理解的能力 | Emotional intelligence matters as much as IQ. |
| knowledge |
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信息和技能 | Knowledge is power when applied correctly. |
| leisure |
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空閒時間 | He spends his leisure time reading. |
| liaison |
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聯絡；聯絡人 | She served as liaison between the two teams. |
| maintenance |
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維護 | Regular maintenance extends the car’s life. |
| millennium |
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1,000年的時期 | We entered the new millennium in 2000. |
| mischievous |
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調皮的 | The mischievous child hid the remote. |
| necessary |
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必需的；必要的 | Is it really necessary to leave now? |
| noticeable |
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容易看到的 | There was a noticeable improvement. |
| occurrence |
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事件；發生的事情 | Flooding is a common occurrence here. |
| perseverance |
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儘管困難仍堅持 | Her perseverance finally paid off. |
| privilege |
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特殊權利或優勢 | Education should not be a privilege. |
| pronunciation |
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單字的發音方式 | Check the pronunciation before you speak. |
| questionnaire |
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一組書面問題 | Please complete this short questionnaire. |
| receipt |
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付款證明 | Keep the receipt for your records. |
| recommend |
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建議 | I recommend this book to all students. |
| separate |
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分開；不同的 | Separate the whites from the colors. |
| threshold |
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起始點；門口 | The country has crossed the poverty threshold. |
| vacuum |
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空空間；清潔設備 | Vacuum the living room, please. |
50個更多複雜拼寫
| 單字 | 含義 | 拼寫陷阱 |
|---|---|---|
| absence | 不在場 | 以”-ence”而不是”-ance”結尾 |
| amateur | 非專業人士 | “-eur”結尾 |
| anomaly | 不尋常的事物 | “a-nom-“而非”anom-“ |
| argument | 分歧 | “argu-“後沒有”e” |
| camouflage | 偽裝 | 法語拼寫 |
| cemetery | 墓地 | 全是E，沒有A |
| connoisseur | 專家評判者 | 雙N、雙S、”-eur” |
| daiquiri | 一種雞尾酒 | 不尋常的字母順序 |
| dilemma | 困難的選擇 | 雙M，不是雙L |
| ecstasy | 極度快樂 | 以”-asy”而非”-acy”結尾 |
| hierarchy | 排名系統 | “-ie-“而非”-ei-“ |
| idiosyncrasy | 特殊習慣 | “-asy”結尾 |
| inoculate | 接種疫苗 | 一個N，一個C |
| irresistible | 無法抗拒的 | “-ible”而非”-able” |
| medieval | 來自中世紀 | “-ie-“而非”-ei-“ |
| misspell | 拼寫錯誤 | 雙S（諷刺！） |
| onomatopoeia | 模仿聲音的單字 | 來自希臘語，複雜結尾 |
| parallel | 並排 | 雙L，開頭單L |
| pharaoh | 埃及統治者 | “-aoh”結尾 |
| playwright | 寫劇本的人 | “wright”而非”write” |
| pneumonia | 肺部感染 | 靜音P |
| possession | 所有權 | 雙S兩次 |
| renaissance | 文化復興 | 雙S、”-ance”結尾 |
| rhythm | 節拍的模式 | 輔音之間沒有母音 |
| sergeant | 軍銜 | “-geant”結尾 |
| surveillance | 密切觀察 | “-eill-“ |
| tyranny | 壓迫性統治 | 雙N，單R |
| withhold | 保留 | 雙H |
| yacht | 豪華船 | 到處都是靜音字母 |
| zealous | 熱情奉獻的 | “zeal-“而非”zell-“ |
第2部分：難以發音的單字（80個）
英語發音幾乎沒有規則。這些單字持續讓學習者（和以英語為母語的人）感到困惑。
欺騙性的發音
拼寫完全誤導你的單字。
| 單字 | 看起來如何 | 如何發音 | 含義 |
|---|---|---|---|
| colonel | col-o-nel | /ˈkɜːrnl/（”kernel”） | 軍官 |
| worcestershire | wor-ces-ter-shire | /ˈwʊstərʃɪr/（”WOO-ster-sher”） | 一種醬汁 |
| queue | q-u-e-u-e | /kjuː/（”kyoo”） | 等待的隊伍 |
| choir | ch-oir | /kwaɪr/（”kwire”） | 合唱團 |
| debut | de-but | /deɪˈbjuː/（”day-BYOO”） | 首次公開亮相 |
| recipe | re-ci-pe | /ˈresɪpi/（”RES-ih-pee”） | 烹飪說明 |
| anemone | a-ne-mo-ne | /əˈneməni/（”uh-NEM-uh-nee”） | 海生動物/花 |
| epitome | e-pi-to-me | /ɪˈpɪtəmi/（”ih-PIT-uh-mee”） | 完美的例子 |
| hyperbole | hy-per-bole | /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/（”hy-PER-buh-lee”） | 極度誇張 |
| quinoa | quin-oa | /ˈkiːnwɑː/（”KEEN-wah”） | 類穀物種子 |
| subtle | sub-tle | /ˈsʌtl/（”SUT-ul”） | 不明顯的 |
| salmon | sal-mon | /ˈsæmən/（”SAM-un”） | 一種魚 |
| debris | de-bris | /dəˈbriː/（”duh-BREE”） | 散落的殘骸 |
| chaos | ch-aos | /ˈkeɪɒs/（”KAY-os”） | 完全混亂 |
靜音字母單字
| 單字 | 靜音字母 | 發音 | 含義 |
|---|---|---|---|
| knife | K | /naɪf/ | 切割工具 |
| knight | K, GH | /naɪt/ | 中世紀武士 |
| pneumonia | P | /njuːˈmoʊniə/ | 肺部疾病 |
| psychology | P | /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/ | 心理學研究 |
| gnaw | G | /nɔː/ | 持續咬 |
| honest | H | /ˈɒnɪst/ | 誠實的 |
| island | S | /ˈaɪlənd/ | 被水包圍的陸地 |
| doubt | B | /daʊt/ | 不確定性 |
| debt | B | /det/ | 欠的錢 |
| receipt | P | /rɪˈsiːt/ | 付款證明 |
| sword | W | /sɔːrd/ | 刃器 |
| muscle | C | /ˈmʌsl/ | 身體組織 |
常見的錯誤發音
| 單字 | 常見錯誤 | 正確發音 | 含義 |
|---|---|---|---|
| mischievous | mis-CHEEV-ee-us | /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/（3個音節） | 調皮的 |
| February | FEB-yoo-ary | /ˈfeb.ruː.eri/ | 第2個月 |
| library | LI-berry | /ˈlaɪ.breri/ | 圖書館 |
| deteriorate | de-TEER-ee-ate | /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/（5個音節） | 惡化 |
| temperature | TEMP-a-ture | /ˈtem.prə.tʃər/ | 熱度 |
| comfortable | com-FOR-ta-ble | /ˈkʌmf.tə.bl/（3個音節） | 舒適的 |
| Wednesday | WED-nes-day | /ˈwenz.deɪ/ | 一週的第4天 |
| nuclear | NUKE-yoo-lar | /ˈnjuː.kli.ər/ | 與原子核有關 |
| espresso | EX-press-oh | /eˈspres.oʊ/ | 一種咖啡 |
第3部分：難以理解的單字（120個）
這些單字具有抽象或專業含義。它們出現在學術寫作、文學、嚴肅新聞和IELTS/TOEFL文章中。
學術和智識類
| 單字 | 詞性 | 含義 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambiguous | 形容詞 | 可有多種解釋的 | The contract language was deliberately ambiguous. |
| antithesis | 名詞 | 直接對立面 | War is the antithesis of peace. |
| arbitrary | 形容詞 | 基於隨機選擇而非理性 | The decision seemed completely arbitrary. |
| catharsis | 名詞 | 情感釋放或淨化 | Writing was a catharsis for her grief. |
| cognizant | 形容詞 | 意識到的；有知識的 | Are you cognizant of the risks involved? |
| conundrum | 名詞 | 令人困惑的問題 | The budget deficit is an ongoing conundrum. |
| dichotomy | 名詞 | 分成兩個對立部分 | There’s a false dichotomy between art and science. |
| dogma | 名詞 | 作為權威的一套原則 | He rejected the dogma of the old school. |
| eloquent | 形容詞 | 在言語中流暢而有說服力 | She gave an eloquent speech at the ceremony. |
| empirical | 形容詞 | 基於觀察而非理論 | We need empirical evidence, not guesses. |
| enigma | 名詞 | 謎；令人費解的事物 | The origin of the signal remains an enigma. |
| ephemeral | 形容詞 | 持續很短時間的 | Social media trends are ephemeral by nature. |
| esoteric | 形容詞 | 只有一小群人理解 | His research is too esoteric for a general audience. |
| exacerbate | 動詞 | 使問題惡化 | The drought exacerbated the food crisis. |
| facetious | 形容詞 | 用幽默對待嚴肅問題 | He was being facetious, not serious. |
| gregarious | 形容詞 | 喜歡交際的；社交的 | She has a gregarious personality. |
| hegemony | 名詞 | 一個群體對其他群體的支配 | Cultural hegemony shapes what we consider “normal.” |
| idiosyncratic | 形容詞 | 個人特有的奇特 | His idiosyncratic teaching style confused some students. |
| impetuous | 形容詞 | 不加思考地快速行動 | His impetuous decision cost the company millions. |
| inevitable | 形容詞 | 肯定會發生的 | Change is inevitable in any organization. |
| juxtaposition | 名詞 | 將事物並排放置以形成對比 | The juxtaposition of wealth and poverty was striking. |
| laconic | 形容詞 | 使用很少單字的 | His laconic reply — “No” — ended the discussion. |
| loquacious | 形容詞 | 非常健談的 | My loquacious neighbor talks for hours. |
| magnanimous | 形容詞 | 慷慨而寬容的 | In victory, he was magnanimous toward his opponents. |
| nonchalant | 形容詞 | 隨意平靜輕鬆的 | She seemed nonchalant about the exam results. |
| obfuscate | 動詞 | 使不清楚或令人困惑 | Politicians often obfuscate rather than clarify. |
| paradigm | 名詞 | 典型模式或模型 | The internet created a new paradigm for communication. |
| paradox | 名詞 | 矛盾但真實的陳述 | It’s a paradox that standing still requires balance. |
| pragmatic | 形容詞 | 實際處理事情的 | We need a pragmatic solution, not an idealistic one. |
| precarious | 形容詞 | 不牢固的；危險的 | The economy is in a precarious state. |
| prolific | 形容詞 | 產出大量作品的 | She’s a prolific writer with 30 published novels. |
| quintessential | 形容詞 | 某事物最完美的例子 | He is the quintessential British gentleman. |
| resilient | 形容詞 | 能從困難中恢復的 | Children are remarkably resilient. |
| rhetoric | 名詞 | 說服性語言；說服的藝術 | The speech was full of rhetoric but empty of substance. |
| sanguine | 形容詞 | 樂觀的，尤其是在困難情況下 | She remained sanguine despite the setbacks. |
| scrutinize | 動詞 | 仔細檢查 | The auditor will scrutinize every transaction. |
| tenacious | 形容詞 | 牢固抓住的；堅持的 | She’s tenacious — she never gives up. |
| ubiquitous | 形容詞 | 無處不在的 | Smartphones have become ubiquitous. |
| unprecedented | 形容詞 | 從未做過或知道的 | The pandemic created unprecedented challenges. |
| volatile | 形容詞 | 可能突然改變的；爆炸性的 | The stock market has been extremely volatile. |
文學和罕見詞
| 單字 | 含義 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| ameliorate | 使某事變得更好 | Medication can ameliorate the symptoms. |
| anachronism | 超出其時代的事物 | A smartphone in a medieval movie is an anachronism. |
| bellicose | 好鬥的，急於戰鬥 | His bellicose tone alarmed the diplomats. |
| capricious | 容易突然改變情緒的 | The weather here is capricious — sun one minute, rain the next. |
| conflagration | 大規模破壞性火災 | The conflagration consumed the entire warehouse. |
| deleterious | 造成傷害或損害 | Smoking has deleterious effects on health. |
| ebullient | 開朗而充滿活力的 | Her ebullient personality lights up any room. |
| fastidious | 非常注重細節的 | He’s fastidious about keeping his desk organized. |
| garrulous | 過於健談的 | The garrulous taxi driver narrated the whole trip. |
| ignominious | 引起公眾羞恥或恥辱的 | It was an ignominious defeat for the champion. |
| ineffable | 偉大到無法用語言表達 | The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. |
| mendacious | 不說真相；撒謊的 | The witness gave a mendacious account of events. |
| nebulous | 不清楚的；模糊的 | The plan was still nebulous — no concrete details. |
| obsequious | 過度順從或殷勤的 | His obsequious behavior annoyed his colleagues. |
| perfunctory | 毫不關心地執行的 | She gave a perfunctory nod and walked away. |
| soliloquy | 大聲說出自己想法的行為 | Hamlet’s soliloquy is the most famous in English literature. |
| truculent | 急於戰鬥的；好鬥地反抗的 | The truculent teenager slammed the door. |
第4部分：難以正確使用的單字（60對）
這些單字因為看起來相似、聽起來相似或含義重疊而常被誤用。
常見混淆對
| 單字 | 含義 | 混淆與 | 其含義 |
|---|---|---|---|
| disinterested | 公正的、無偏見的 | uninterested | 不感興趣的、無聊的 |
| imply | 間接暗示 | infer | 從證據得出結論 |
| comprise | 由…組成 | compose | 構成、組成 |
| emigrate | 離開一個國家 | immigrate | 進入一個國家 |
| farther | 更大的物理距離 | further | 額外的；更大程度上 |
| fewer | 較少數目（可數） | less | 較少量（不可數） |
| historic | 在歷史上重要 | historical | 一般與歷史有關 |
| flout | 公然違抗 | flaunt | 炫耀 |
| elicit | 引出回應 | illicit | 非法的 |
| adverse | 不利的；有害的 | averse | 強烈厭惡 |
| assure | 自信地告訴某人 | ensure | 確保 |
| compliment | 讚美 | complement | 使完整的事物 |
| continual | 頻繁的、重複的 | continuous | 不間斷的 |
| credible | 可信的 | credulous | 過於輕信的 |
| defuse | 使不那麼危險 | diffuse | 擴散 |
| discreet | 謹慎的、細膩的 | discrete | 獨立的、不同的 |
| faze | 使不安或困擾 | phase | 過程中的階段 |
| loath | 不情願的（形容詞） | loathe | 憎恨（動詞） |
| prescribe | 官方建議 | proscribe | 禁止 |
| tortuous | 充滿曲折的 | torturous | 造成痛苦的 |
第5部分：按主題分類的難單字
科學和醫學
| 單字 | 含義 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| algorithm | 一個過程或規則集 | Search engines use complex algorithms. |
| carcinogen | 致癌物質 | Asbestos is a known carcinogen. |
| chromosome | 細胞中的DNA結構 | Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. |
| hypothesis | 提出的解釋 | The hypothesis was confirmed by experiments. |
| mitochondria | 細胞的能量生產者 | Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. |
| pathogen | 引起疾病的東西 | The water was contaminated with a pathogen. |
| photosynthesis | 植物如何將光轉化為能量 | Photosynthesis requires sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. |
| prognosis | 預測的結果（醫學） | The doctor gave a positive prognosis. |
法律和政治
| 單字 | 含義 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| acquit | 宣告無罪 | The jury voted to acquit the defendant. |
| amendment | 對法律的正式修改 | The first amendment protects free speech. |
| bipartisan | 兩個政黨支持的 | The bipartisan bill passed easily. |
| jurisdiction | 治理的權力 | This falls outside our jurisdiction. |
| legislation | 法律的總稱 | New legislation was introduced this week. |
| precedent | 用作例子的先例 | The ruling set a legal precedent. |
| subpoena | 要求出庭的法律命令 | She received a subpoena to testify. |
| usurp | 非法奪取權力 | He attempted to usurp the throne. |
商業和金融
| 單字 | 含義 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| amortization | 隨時間分攤成本 | The loan has a 30-year amortization schedule. |
| collateral | 作為貸款擔保的東西 | The house served as collateral for the mortgage. |
| depreciation | 隨時間降低的價值 | The car’s depreciation was $3,000 per year. |
| dividend | 支付給股東的利潤部分 | The company paid a quarterly dividend. |
| fiduciary | 與信任和責任有關 | Financial advisors have a fiduciary duty to clients. |
| liquidity | 資產轉換為現金的容易程度 | Real estate has lower liquidity than stocks. |
練習詞彙
這25個難單字值得添加到你的 Linglify 字典進行間隔重複。
belly
名詞
肚子
範例
- After the big meal, his belly felt completely full.
- The baby laughed when his mother tickled his belly gently.
conclusion
名詞
結論, 終點
範例
- In conclusion, the project was successful beyond our initial expectations.
- The research led to the conclusion that exercise improves mental health.
crash
名詞
事故
範例
- The car crash occurred at the busy intersection during rush hour.
- The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression.
dancing
名詞
舞蹈
範例
- Dancing is excellent exercise that improves coordination and fitness.
- The wedding reception featured hours of dancing and celebration.
describe
動詞
描述
範例
- Can you describe what the suspect looked like to police officers?
- The travel guide describes many interesting places to visit in Europe.
explore
動詞
探索, 探查
範例
- Scientists continue to explore the mysteries of the deep ocean.
- Young people should explore different career options before making decisions.
global
形容詞
全球的
範例
- Climate change is a global problem that affects all countries worldwide.
- The company has expanded its operations to become a global business.
harness
名詞
馬具
範例
- Rock climbers use a special harness for safety when scaling steep cliffs.
- The horse's harness was made of high-quality leather and brass fittings.
infant
名詞
嬰兒, 幼兒
範例
- Special care is required when handling a newborn infant safely.
- The infant sleeps most of the day and wakes up only for feeding.
laundry
名詞
洗衣
範例
- She does laundry every Sunday to prepare for upcoming week.
- The laundry basket is full of dirty clothes and towels.
memorial
名詞
紀念館, 紀念物
範例
- The memorial service celebrated her life and achievements.
- War memorial honors soldiers who died serving their country.
optimism
名詞
樂觀
範例
- Her optimism helped family through difficult financial times.
- Optimism about future motivates people to work harder.
personnel
名詞
人員
範例
- Military personnel receive specialized training for duties.
- Qualified personnel ensures company operates efficiently and safely.
proven
形容詞
已證實的
範例
- Proven method ensures consistent successful results always.
- Proven remedy helps treat common cold symptoms.
restriction
名詞
限制
範例
- Age restriction prevents minors from purchasing alcohol.
- Speed restriction protects drivers on dangerous mountain roads.
shoplifter
名詞
扒手
範例
- Experienced shoplifter knows how to avoid detection.
- Store security catches shoplifter stealing expensive items.
spell
名詞
拼字
範例
- Cold spell brings freezing temperatures to region.
- Magic spell transforms pumpkin into carriage magically.
teamwork
名詞
團隊合作
範例
- Good teamwork achieves better results than individuals.
- Successful teamwork requires trust and clear communication.
too
副詞
太
範例
- Student wants to participate in activity too.
- Weather seems too cold for outdoor swimming.
voice
名詞
嗓音
範例
- Clear voice helps effective communication and understanding.
- Singer's voice captivates audience during performance show.
minutiae
名詞
瑣事
範例
- She focused on the minutiae rather than the big picture.
- The contract's minutiae required careful examination by lawyers.
preach
動詞
傳教, 說教
範例
- Don't preach to others about lifestyle choices constantly.
- Minister will preach about compassion during Sunday service.
lust
名詞
慾望
範例
- Character's lust for power ultimately leads to downfall.
- Traveler felt intense lust for adventure in foreign countries.
emulate
動詞
模仿, 效法
範例
- Software developers emulate successful applications to create competitive products.
- Young athletes emulate professional sports stars' training techniques and dedication.
如何學習難英語單字
1. 學習詞根、前綴和後綴
超過60%的英語單字有拉丁語或希臘語詞根。學習常見的詞根一次解鎖數百個單字：
| 詞根 | 含義 | 單字 |
|---|---|---|
| bene- | 好 | benefit, benevolent, benefactor |
| mal- | 壞 | malicious, malevolent, malfunction |
| cogn- | 認識 | cognizant, recognize, cognitive |
| dict- | 說 | dictate, predict, contradict |
| scrib/script- | 寫 | describe, manuscript, prescription |
| spec- | 看 | inspect, spectacle, perspective |
| voc/vok- | 聲音、呼叫 | vocabulary, invoke, provoke |
| chron- | 時間 | chronological, synchronize, chronic |
2. 使用間隔重複
難單字在沒有複習的情況下很快被遺忘。將它們添加到Linglify的間隔重複系統並以增加的間隔複習它們。
3. 閱讀具有挑戰性的材料
學術文章、優質新聞（《經濟學人》、《大西洋》）和文學小說讓你接觸真實語境中的難單字。
4. 以搭配而非孤立方式學習
「Empirical」單獨很難記住。「Empirical evidence」是一個自然短語，更容易記住。查看英語搭配詞：掌握自然詞語組合了解更多。
5. 在24小時內使用這個單字
研究表明，在學習後第一天在句子中使用新單字（書寫或口語）會大大提高保留率。
接下來閱讀什麼
更多按難度分類的詞彙：
- 進階英語單字：300+ C1-C2詞彙
- IELTS進階詞彙：Band 8-9的單字
- 1000個最常見的英語單字 — 如果這個清單太進階，從這裡開始
相關主題：
常見問題
英語中最難的單字是什麼？
最難的單字取決於什麼讓它們困難。對於拼寫，bureaucracy、onomatopoeia 和 accommodation 等單字始終名列拼錯清單首位。對於發音，Worcestershire、colonel 和 anemone 出了名地複雜。對於含義，sesquipedalian（意為「以長單字為特徵」）等單字非常具有挑戰性。
每天應該學習多少個難單字？
品質比數量更重要。對於大多數學習者來說，每天3-5個新難單字通過適當複習（間隔重複）比嘗試一次記住20+個單字更有效。專注於你可能遇到或使用的單字——學習 ubiquitous 比學習 defenestration 更有價值。
IELTS需要知道難單字嗎？
對於Band 7+，是的。IELTS詞彙資源標準獎勵準確使用的「不常見詞彙」。對於Band 8-9，考官特別尋找超越日常單字的複雜詞彙。exacerbate、unprecedented、pragmatic 和 scrutinize 等單字非常適合IELTS。查看IELTS進階詞彙獲取專注清單。
如何記住我一直忘記的難單字？
三種技術最有效：（1）創建生動的心理圖像——對於 ephemeral，想象一隻只活一天的蝴蝶；（2）將單字與其詞根聯繫起來——ephemeral 來自希臘語 ephemeros（「只持續一天」）；（3）使用Linglify等間隔重複軟件，自動以最佳間隔安排複習。
