人類是社會性的動物，我們的行為舉止深受各種「社會互動與規範」的影響。本單元匯集了GEPT初級詞彙中關於文化、群體、活動及規範的抽象名詞，幫助您更深入地探討社會結構與人際關係。
社會與文化 (Society & Culture)
society
[sə'saɪətɪ]
名詞 (n.)社會
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
We live in a modern society.
Everyone has a role to play in society.
culture
['kʌltʃɚ]
名詞 (n.)文化
The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
I am very interested in learning about different cultures.
Food is an important part of a country's culture.
custom
['kʌstəm]
名詞 (n.)習俗
A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something specific to a particular society.
It is a custom to give red envelopes during the Lunar New Year.
When you travel to another country, you should respect their local customs.
tradition
[trə'dɪʃən]
名詞 (n.)傳統
The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.
Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is an American tradition.
It is important to keep our cultural traditions alive.
群體與關係 (Groups & Relationships)
group
[grup]
名詞 (n.)團體
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
A group of students are waiting for the bus.
She joined a local reading group.
team
[tim]
名詞 (n.)隊伍
A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.
He is the captain of the basketball team.
Working as a team is very important.
class
[klæs]
名詞 (n.)班級, 階級
A group of students taught together; or a division of society.
Our class is planning a trip to the museum.
He comes from a middle-class family.
club
[klʌb]
名詞 (n.)社團, 俱樂部
An association dedicated to a particular interest or activity.
I joined the school's movie club.
They are members of a country club.
public
['pʌblɪk]
名詞 (n.)大眾, 公眾
Ordinary people in general; the community.
The park is open to the public.
The new law was not popular with the public.
relationship
[rɪ'leʃən͵ʃɪp]
名詞 (n.)關係
The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.
She has a close relationship with her sister.
Trust is important in any relationship.
活動與事件 (Activities & Events)
activity
[æk'tɪvətɪ]
名詞 (n.)活動
The condition in which things are happening or being done; a thing that a person does.
There are many outdoor activities to do in summer.
The school is organizing a fundraising activity.
meeting
['mitɪŋ]
名詞 (n.)會議
An assembly of people, especially the members of a committee or society, for discussion or entertainment.
I have a meeting with my boss this afternoon.
The meeting will be held in the conference room.
party
['pɑrtɪ]
名詞 (n.)派對, 政黨
A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment; or a political group.
Are you coming to my birthday party?
Which political party do you support?
picnic
['pɪknɪk]
名詞 (n.)野餐
An occasion when a packed meal is eaten outdoors.
Let's have a picnic in the park.
We packed sandwiches and fruits for our picnic.
barbecue
['bɑrbɪ͵kju]
名詞 (n.)烤肉
A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a rack over an open fire.
We are having a barbecue in our backyard this Sunday.
He is the master of the barbecue.
speech
[spitʃ]
名詞 (n.)演說, 演講
A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
The president gave a long speech.
She is preparing for her speech at the conference.
festival
['fɛstəv!]
名詞 (n.)節日, 慶典
A day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration.
The Lantern Festival is an important festival in Taiwan.
The town holds a music festival every summer.
規範與概念 (Norms & Concepts)
規則與法律 (Rules & Laws)
rule
[rul]
名詞 (n.)規則
One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct.
You must follow the rules of the game.
It's a rule to be quiet in the library.
law
[lɔ]
名詞 (n.)法律
The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating actions.
It is against the law to steal.
Everyone should obey the law.
抽象概念 (Abstract Concepts)
peace
[pis]
名詞 (n.)和平 (不可數)
Freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
We all hope for world peace.
I need some peace and quiet to work.
war
[wɔr]
名詞 (n.)戰爭
A state of armed conflict between different nations or groups.
War brings nothing but destruction and suffering.
The two countries were at war for many years.
manner
['mænɚ]
名詞 (n.)禮儀, 態度, 方式
A way in which a thing is done or happens; or a person's bearing and behavior.
It's bad manners to talk with your mouth full.
She has a very gentle manner.
freedom
['fridəm]
名詞 (n.)自由
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Freedom of speech is a basic human right.
The prisoner finally gained his freedom.
right
[raɪt]
名詞 (n.)權利, 右邊
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Everyone has the right to education.
Turn to your right at the next corner.
power
['paʊə]
名詞 (n.)權力, 力量
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.
Knowledge is power.
The king has absolute power.
問題與麻煩 (Problems & Troubles)
problem
['prɑbləm]
名詞 (n.)問題
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
What's the problem? You look worried.
We need to find a solution to this problem.
trouble
['trʌbl]
名詞 (n.)麻煩
Difficulty or problems.
I don't want to cause any trouble.
He is in big trouble with the police.
difficulty
['dɪfə͵kəltɪ]
名詞 (n.)困難
A thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
He has difficulty in making new friends.
We finished the project with great difficulty.
mess
[mɛs]
名詞 (n.)混亂, 髒亂
A dirty or untidy state of things or of a place.
Your room is in a mess! Please clean it up.
The kitchen was in a mess after the party.
noise
[nɔɪz]
名詞 (n.)噪音
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.
Please don't make so much noise. The baby is sleeping.
I can't study with all this noise.
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