除了具體的動作，我們也需要動詞來描述抽象的「狀態與過程」。本單元匯集了GEPT初級詞彙中關於存在、轉變、發展及成敗的動詞，幫助您更精準地敘述事件的樣貌與演變。
存在與狀態 (Existence & State)
be
[bi]
動詞 (v.)是, 存在
(be - was/were - been)
To exist or live.
To be or not to be, that is the question.
生存還是毀滅，這是一個問題。
She wants to be a doctor in the future.
她未來想成為一名醫生。
exist
[ɪg'zɪst]
動詞 (v.)存在
(exist - existed - existed)
To have objective reality or being.
Do you believe that ghosts really exist?
你相信鬼真的存在嗎？
The company has existed for over 50 years.
這家公司已經存在超過五十年了。
live
[lɪv]
動詞 (v.)活著, 居住
(live - lived - lived)
To remain alive; or to reside in a particular place.
He lived to be 100 years old.
他活到了一百歲。
Where do you live?
你住在哪裡？
survive
[sɚ'vaɪv]
動詞 (v.)倖存, 活下來
(survive - survived - survived)
To continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
He was lucky to survive the car crash.
他很幸運能在車禍中倖存下來。
Only a few plants can survive in the desert.
只有少數植物能在沙漠中生存。
seem
[sim]
動詞 (v.)似乎, 看起來好像
(seem - seemed - seemed)
To give the impression or sensation of being something or having a particular quality.
You seem tired today.
你今天似乎很累。
It seems that we are lost.
看來我們好像迷路了。
stay
[ste]
動詞 (v.)停留, 保持
(stay - stayed - stayed)
To remain in the same place or in a particular state.
Please stay here until I come back.
請待在這裡直到我回來。
Let's stay home and watch a movie tonight.
我們今晚待在家看電影吧。
last
[læst]
動詞 (v.)持續
(last - lasted - lasted)
To continue for a specified period of time.
The meeting lasted for three hours.
會議持續了三個小時。
How long will the good weather last?
好天氣會持續多久？
wait
[wet]
動詞 (v.)等待
(wait - waited - waited)
To stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens.
I have been waiting for you for an hour.
我已經等了你一小時了。
Please wait for your turn.
請等待輪到你。
hide
[haɪd]
動詞 (v.)躲藏
(hide - hid - hidden)
To put or keep out of sight.
The cat is hiding under the bed.
貓正躲在床底下。
He tried to hide his true feelings.
他試圖隱藏他真實的感受。
發生與轉變 (Happening & Transformation)
happen
['hæpən]
動詞 (v.)發生
(happen - happened - happened)
To take place; occur.
What happened? Why are you crying?
發生什麼事了？你為什麼在哭？
Accidents can happen at any time.
意外隨時都可能發生。
become
[bɪ'kʌm]
動詞 (v.)變成
(become - became - become)
To begin to be; turn into.
Caterpillars become butterflies.
毛毛蟲會變成蝴蝶。
He wants to become a successful writer.
他想成為一位成功的作家。
change
[tʃendʒ]
動詞 (v.)改變
(change - changed - changed)
To make or become different.
The weather can change very quickly in the mountains.
山裡的天氣可能變得非常快。
She decided to change her hairstyle.
她決定改變她的髮型。
die
[daɪ]
動詞 (v.)死亡
(die - died - died)
To stop living.
His grandfather died last year.
他的祖父去年過世了。
The flowers will die if you don't water them.
如果你不澆水，這些花會死掉。
發展與進程 (Development & Progress)
develop
[dɪ'vɛləp]
動詞 (v.)發展
(develop - developed - developed)
To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
The small town has developed into a big city.
那座小鎮已經發展成一個大城市。
It is important to develop good study habits.
養成好的讀書習慣很重要。
improve
[ɪm'pruv]
動詞 (v.)改善, 進步
(improve - improved - improved)
To make or become better.
I want to improve my English speaking skills.
我想要增進我的英語口說能力。
The situation is improving, but slowly.
情況正在改善，但很緩慢。
increase
[ɪn'kris]
動詞/名詞 (v./n.)增加
(increase - increased - increased)
To become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
The price of gas has increased again.
油價又上漲了。
The company needs to increase its sales.
這家公司需要增加它的銷售額。
decrease
[dɪ'kris]
動詞/名詞 (v./n.)減少
(decrease - decreased - decreased)
To make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
The number of students has decreased this year.
今年的學生人數減少了。
You should decrease the amount of sugar you eat.
你應該減少你吃的糖量。
prepare
[prɪ'pɛr]
動詞 (v.)準備
(prepare - prepared - prepared)
To make (something) ready for use or consideration.
She is preparing dinner for her family.
她正在為她的家人準備晚餐。
You need to prepare for the test tomorrow.
你需要為明天的考試做準備。
成功與失敗 (Success & Failure)
succeed
[sək'sid]
動詞 (v.)成功
(succeed - succeeded - succeeded)
To achieve the desired aim or result.
If you work hard, you will succeed.
如果你努力，你就會成功。
She finally succeeded in passing the exam.
她終於成功通過了考試。
fail
[fel]
動詞 (v.)失敗, 不及格
(fail - failed - failed)
To be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
He failed his driving test again.
他又一次沒通過駕照考試。
Don't be afraid to fail.
不要害怕失敗。
控制與檢查 (Controlling & Checking)
control
[kən'trol]
動詞/名詞 (v./n.)控制
(control - controlled - controlled)
To determine the behavior or supervise the running of.
You need to learn to control your temper.
你需要學習控制你的脾氣。
The fire is now under control.
火勢現在已受到控制。
check
[tʃɛk]
動詞/名詞 (v./n.)檢查
(check - checked - checked)
To examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
Please check your answers before you hand in the test.
交卷前請檢查你的答案。
The mechanic is checking the engine of the car.
技師正在檢查汽車的引擎。
十七、互動測驗
準備好了嗎？來測試一下您的學習成果！
