generate



「generate」是「製造、產生」，例如：

What is generating this uncontrollable flood?（這種無法控制的洪水，是什麼原因造成的？）

Instead of generating less waste, they get rid of fussy impediments to waste disposal.（他們沒讓廢物產生減少，而是擺脫了廢物處理的繁瑣障礙。）

Scientific discoveries are always on the move, generating new meanings and insights.（科學發現總是不斷更替，新的意義和見解持續產生。）



stagnant



「stagnant」是「停滯；不景氣」，例如：

Few fish survive in the stagnant waters of the lake, only the moss grows rapidly.（在停滯的湖水中很少有魚類存活，只有苔蘚迅速生長。）

Major new investments are aimed at reviving the stagnant economy.（重大的新投資目的在恢復不景氣。）

The student found himself in a vast stagnant bog.（學生發現自己陷入學習的停滯期。）



settle



「settle」是「安定、適應；妥協、接受」，例如：

They'll soon settle in, kids are very good at adjusting.（他們很快就會安頓下來，孩子們會非常適應。）

The Lin family is hoping to settle in Australia in the near future.（林先生一家希望在不久的將來定居澳洲。）

Are you sure you wouldn't settle for a hot, juicy, and delicious meal?（確定你不願接受這熱騰騰、多汁又美味的餐點嗎？）