stock

supply(供應)

1. C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   a quantity of something that is available for use or sale

   儲備物；供應物；存貨

   • With winter just halfway through, the reserves of food are already running low.

     冬天才過一半，食物儲備已經快要用完了。

   • The local store maintains a substantial supply of postcards and travel guides.

     當地商店儲存了大量的明信片和旅遊指南。

   • Much of the city's residential properties are over a century old.

     這座城市的大部分住宅都有超過一個世紀的歷史。

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2. B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   the total quantity of goods or a specific type of goods available in a store

   （商店的）庫存；存貨

   • This shop is clearing out its old inventory at extremely low prices.

     這家商店正在以極低的價格清倉舊庫存。

   • We are scheduled to receive our new goods on Friday.

     我們預計在週五收到新貨。

   • The new edition is currently available/unavailable at most major bookstores.

     新版本目前在大多數主要書店有售/缺貨。

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money(資金)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   the capital a company raises by issuing shares

   股本，資本

   • They possess twenty percent of the company's total equity.

     他們擁有公司總股本的百分之二十。

2. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   a portion of a company's ownership that can be purchased by the public

   股份；股票

   • Yesterday, stock values decreased amidst heavy trading.

     昨天，在大量交易中股票價值下跌了。

   • She actively engages in the buying and selling of stocks and shares.

     她積極參與股票和股份的買賣。

   • Investors are keenly observing the company's stock performance.

     投資者正在密切觀察該公司的股票表現。

3. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   money that people invest in the government, producing a fixed rate of interest

   債券；公債

   • government bonds

     政府債券

   • Investors are considering diversifying their portfolio with government securities.

     投資者正在考慮將政府證券納入其投資組合以實現多元化。

liquid(液體)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish bones, or vegetables in water, used to enhance the taste of food

   高湯；原汁

   • vegetable/beef/chicken broth

     蔬菜/牛肉/雞肉高湯

   • The chef uses homemade vegetable stock to enhance the flavor of the soup.

     廚師使用自製的蔬菜高湯來提升湯的味道。

   • This recipe calls for seafood stock to prepare the paella.

     這個食譜需要海鮮高湯來準備西班牙海鮮飯。

animals(動物)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   animals raised on a farm, such as cows or sheep

   家畜；牲畜

   • The farmer is responsible for the care of their livestock.

     農夫負責照料他們的牲畜。

   • The vast land is sufficient to support a large stock of cattle.

     這片廣闊的土地足以飼養大量的牛群。

opinion(看法)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)formal(正式)

   the level of popularity and respect a person or organization holds

   名聲；聲望；聲譽

   • Currently, the prime minister's reputation is at a high/low point.

     目前，首相的聲望處於高/低點。

   • The company's reputation suffered severely after the scandal broke.

     這家公司的聲譽在醜聞曝光後嚴重受損。

origin(起源)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)formal(正式)

   the origin or lineage of a person or animal

   （人的）祖先；血統；家系；世系；（動物的）種；原種

   • He is an American with Irish ancestry.

     他是一個有愛爾蘭血統的美國人。

   • Her lineage traces back to peasants/nobles.

     她的血統可以追溯到農民/貴族。

   • Some of the animals will be retained for breeding purposes.

     一些動物將被保留用於繁殖目的。

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handle(把手)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   the handle or support of a tool, particularly the part of a gun resting against the shoulder

   （工具的）柄；（尤指）槍托

   • The wooden handle of the tool is very smooth.

     工具的木柄非常光滑。

   • The rifle's stock has been refinished to look like new.

     這把步槍的槍托已經重新打磨，看起來像新的一樣。

plant(植物)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a fragrant garden plant with colorful blooms

   紫羅蘭

   • She planted several stocks in her garden.

     她在她的花園裡種了幾株紫羅蘭。

   • Stocks are known for their delicate fragrance and vibrant blossoms.

     紫羅蘭以其細膩的香氣和鮮豔的花朵而聞名。

1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)

   If a shop or factory stocks something, it keeps a supply of it.

   （商店或工廠）儲備；備有

   • Most supermarkets keep a variety of wines in stock.

     大多數超市都備有多種葡萄酒。

   • This bookstore stocks a wide array of literary works.

     這家書店備有各種文學作品。

   • Farmers' markets usually stock fresh, seasonal produce.

     農夫市場通常備有新鮮的時令農產品。

2. Transitive(及物動詞)

   to fill something like a cupboard or shelves with supplies

   為…備貨；把…裝滿

   • He works part-time to fill shelves at the local grocery store.

     他在當地雜貨店兼職負責補貨上架。

   • I always ensure the fridge is fully stocked before my sister comes to visit.

     我總是在我妹妹來訪前把冰箱裝滿。

   • The staff is working to stock up the shelves for the upcoming holiday sale.

     員工們正在為即將到來的假日促銷活動補貨上架。

1. (of an idea, expression, or action) not original because of being used repeatedly; commonplace

   （想法、表達方式或行為）老一套的；陳腐的；一成不變的

   • a common phrase/a typical response

     一個常見的短語/典型的回應

   • "Don't worry - it could be worse," is her go-to phrase whenever anything goes wrong.

     「別擔心——情況可能會更糟，」每當出問題時，她總會說這句話。

   • The explanation they offered was the same stock response, lacking any originality.

     他們給出的解釋是同樣的老套回應，缺乏任何原創性。