我們的日常生活仰賴各種「公共服務場所」的運作。本單元將GEPT初級詞彙中與這些場所相關的單字進行分類，從郵局、銀行到醫院、博物館，讓您更了解我們身處的社會機能。
郵政與交通 (Postal & Transportation)
post office
[post ͵ɔfɪs]
名詞 (n.)郵局
The public department or corporation responsible for postal services.
I need to go to the post office to mail a package.
我需要去郵局寄一個包裹。
The post office is just around the corner.
郵局就在轉角處。
station
['steʃən]
名詞 (n.)車站, 所, 局
A place where a particular activity or service is based.
Let's meet at the train station at 10 AM.
我們早上十點在火車站碰面吧。
This is the last station on this line.
這是這條線的最後一站。
airport
['ɛr͵port]
名詞 (n.)機場
A complex of runways and buildings for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft.
You should arrive at the airport three hours before your flight.
你應該在班機起飛前三小時抵達機場。
My uncle works at the international airport.
我叔叔在國際機場工作。
subway station
['sʌb͵we ͵steʃən]
名詞 (n.)地下鐵車站
A station on an underground railway.
Which exit should I take at this subway station?
我在這個地鐵站應該走哪個出口？
The subway station is always crowded during rush hour.
地鐵站在尖峰時段總是很擁擠。
金融與商業 (Financial & Commercial)
bank
[bæŋk]
名詞 (n.)銀行
A financial establishment that invests money deposited by customers and makes loans.
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
我需要去銀行領一些錢。
Is there a bank near here?
這附近有銀行嗎？
hotel
[ho'tɛl]
名詞 (n.)旅館, 飯店
An establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.
We booked a room at a five-star hotel.
我們訂了一間五星級飯店的房間。
The hotel provides free breakfast for its guests.
這家旅館為房客提供免費早餐。
健康與安全 (Health & Safety)
hospital
['hɑspɪtl]
名詞 (n.)醫院
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
He was rushed to the hospital after the accident.
意外發生後，他被緊急送往醫院。
The new hospital has the most advanced equipment.
這家新醫院擁有最先進的設備。
clinic
['klɪnɪk]
名詞 (n.)診所
An establishment or hospital department where outpatients are given medical treatment or advice.
I have an appointment at the dental clinic this afternoon.
我今天下午在牙科診所有個預約。
The local clinic is open on weekends.
這家社區診所週末有開。
police station
[pə'lis ͵steʃən]
名詞 (n.)警察局
The office of a local police force.
He went to the police station to report a crime.
他去警察局報案。
The police station is located next to the fire station.
警察局位於消防局旁邊。
fire station
['faɪr ͵steʃən]
名詞 (n.)消防局
A building for a fire engine and its crew.
A loud siren came from the fire station.
消防局傳來一陣響亮的警報聲。
The children were excited to visit the fire station.
孩子們對於能參觀消防局感到很興奮。
藝文與休閒 (Arts, Culture & Recreation)
library
['laɪ͵brɛrɪ]
名詞 (n.)圖書館
A building or room containing collections of books and periodicals for use or borrowing.
You must be quiet in the library.
在圖書館裡你必須保持安靜。
I often borrow books from the city library.
我經常從市立圖書館借書。
museum
[mju'zɪəm]
名詞 (n.)博物館
A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
We saw many dinosaur fossils at the natural history museum.
我們在自然歷史博物館看到了很多恐龍化石。
Admission to this museum is free on Wednesdays.
這家博物館週三免費入場。
theater
['θiətɚ]
名詞 (n.)劇場, 電影院
A building or outdoor area in which plays, movies, or other dramatic performances are given.
Let's go to the movie theater this Friday.
我們這週五去看電影吧。
The National Theater has many wonderful performances.
國家戲劇院有很多很棒的表演。
cinema
['sɪnəmə]
名詞 (n.)電影院
A theater where movies are shown for public entertainment.
The new cinema has very comfortable seats.
新的電影院有非常舒服的座位。
What's on at the cinema this week?
這週電影院上映什麼片子？
gym
[dʒɪm]
名詞 (n.)體育館, 健身房
A place equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical exercise.
Our school has a large gym with a basketball court.
我們學校有一間有籃球場的大體育館。
She goes to the gym to work out after work.
她下班後會去健身房運動。
政府與行政機關 (Government & Administration)
court
[kort]
名詞 (n.)法庭
A body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases.
The case will be heard in court tomorrow.
這個案件明天將在法庭上審理。
He was called to appear in court as a witness.
他被傳喚以證人身份出庭。
jail
[dʒel]
名詞 (n.)監獄
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
The thief was sent to jail for three years.
那個小偷被判入獄三年。
He was released from jail last week.
他上週從監獄獲釋。
prison
['prɪzn]
名詞 (n.)監獄
A building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial.
He is serving a life sentence in prison.
他正在監獄服無期徒刑。
The man escaped from prison.
那個男人從監獄逃跑了。
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