By: Teresa Tan

Reading Explorer 3

Unit 9: Far Out

9A Vocabulary Definitions

accumulate   累積 (v.) to collect, to gather together an increasing quantity of something

concerned     焦慮的 (adj.) feeling worry; anxious 

underscore   強調 (v.) to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something)       

venture 冒險 (v.) to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.     

float       漂浮 (v.) to rest on top of liquid

familiarize 熟悉 (v.) to make known or well acquainted

consciousness 意識(n.) the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you

demand        需求 (adj.) requiring much time, attention or effort

pioneer   先鋒 (n.) one of the first people to do something       

impressive  印象深刻的      (adj.) deserving attention, admiration, or respect

9B Vocabulary Definitions

decade 十年 (n.) a period of ten years

replace 取代 (v.) to put someone or something new in the place or position of (someone or something)

back 支持 (v.) to support by material or moral assistance    

precious  珍貴的 (adj.) very valuable  

require  需要 (v.) to need (something)

founder  創立者 (n.) person who started or established (something)

fortune 財富 (n.) a store of riches and wealth

capable  有能力的 (adj.) able to do something

extremely極度的 (adv.) very great in degree

sustain   支持 (v.) to nourish or provide support so someone can live