compact



我們常說的「CD」就是「Compact Disc」（雷射光碟）的縮寫，以壓縮方式儲存數位資料；「compact」意思是「緊密、壓縮；結實、小巧的」，例如：

The notebook computer is small and compact and weighs only 3.6lb.（筆記型電腦體積輕巧，重量僅三點六磅。）

The students' rooms were compact but well equipped, with a desk, bed, and closet built-in.（學生房的空間不大，但設備齊全，有桌子、床和嵌入式壁櫥。）

cordially



「cordially」的意思是「熱情、友善地」，例如：

The principal took up her work with enthusiasm and optimism and was cordially welcomed by the students.（充滿熱忱的校長開心地接受這工作，也受到學生的熱烈歡迎。）

She greeted the visitor cordially, inviting her little guest to stay for breakfast.（她熱情地迎接訪客，邀她的小客人留下吃早餐。）

breadwinner



「breadwinner」的意思是：「負擔生計、掙錢養家的人」，例如：

Mom is now the sole breadwinner in the family and it was a tough call.（媽媽現在成為家中唯一的掙錢養家的人，這是個艱難的決定。）

If the male breadwinner is unemployed, more of the domestic tasks may fall to him.（如果養家糊口的男性失業，他可能要承擔更多的家務。）