英語，讓人好困惑？WORDS THAT CONFUSE
一起來認識幾組看起來或聽起來很像的字English has many words that look or sound similar
語言有時充滿挑戰，尤其當一些字聽起來或看起來一模一樣或有著類似涵義的時候。
在英語中，有時會把動詞和另一個相似的單字混淆，而該單字通常具有不同詞性。
這些單字是很惱人，不過，了解其中的差異非常重要。
來看看下面這些例子。
1. 如果朋友遇到困難，你可以幫他「出主意」給些「建議」。
2. 她可能會「接受」你給的建議，「除了」那些不好的之外。
3. 或許你的話會「影響」她的選擇，讓情況有好的「結果」。
4. 這個鈕扣「鬆了」，我怕我會把它「弄掉」。
5. 昨晚我的金魚「死了」；今早我起床時，牠就是「死的」。
6. 當我們「呼吸」時，我們吸入一口「氣」。
7. 我們要把書帶回家以便今天晚上好好溫習。
venomous （adj.）有毒的；分泌毒液的；有毒腺的
Languages can be challenging, especially when words sound or look the same or have similar meanings.
In English a verb form can be confused with a similar word at times. And that word is usually a different part of speech.
These words can be troublesome, but it is important to learn the differences. Look
at the following examples of some of these differences.
1. If your friend has a problem, you can advise him by giving him some advice.
2. She'll probably accept all of your suggestions except the bad ones.
3. Perhaps your words will affect her choice, resulting in a good effect on the situation.
4. This button is loose, and I'm afraid I might lose it.
5. My goldfish died last night. When I got up this morning, it was dead.
6. When we breathe, we take in a breath of air.
7. We are taking our books home to study tonight.
If you think that some words are more confusing (blank) others, (blank) you should watch the rest of the show
So it sounds like this: If you think that some words are more confusing than others, then you should watch the rest of the show.
confuse （v.）使混亂；使困惑
We were all confused by the directions to Andy’s house.
Be careful not to confuse the two brothers - they look a lot alike. 小心別認錯人
confused （adj.）困惑的
The kids all looked at their teacher with confused looks on their faces. 一臉困惑
challenging 現在分詞（adj.）具有挑戰性的；有難度的
Harriet finds her statistics class very challenging.
challeng（v.）
Frank challenged Rowan to a game of chess.
challeng（n.）
It is a challenge for wMelanie to make it to work on time every day.
similar vs. congruent 全等的；同餘的
congruent
if is the same size and same shape
（n.）is confusing/（person）is confused
troublesome vs.麻煩
head-scratcher 複雜的事情 讓人抓頭的事情
jaw-dropper 震驚的事情 讓下巴掉下來的事情
nail-biter 緊張的事情 令人咬指甲的事情
situation（n.）情況；處境
No one wants to find themselves in a situation like that.
We all know Nick is in a difficult situation, but his friends think he is handling it well. 處境艱難 處理得很好
The present situation in Europe is not very good.
loose （adj.）鬆動的；鬆開的
Tommy has a loose tooth, so we should pull it. 牙齒鬆動 應該拔掉
When Leon was riding his bike on some loose rocks, he fell over. 摔倒
Tie a loose knot so we can untie it easily.
a suggestion vs. a piece of advice
Mr. Jones, I heard Mr. Harris got sacked.
He got the boot!
He got canned!
I never thought he'd get the axe.
To get fired
also means to get sacked
get canned
get the boot
get the axe
be let go
