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backlog /ˈbæklɒɡ/ noun
a quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
積壓的工作（zik1aat3 dik1 gung1zok3）

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LA DROGHERIA

使用说明

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new adjusable grinder

Twist and push lid down for fine grind

twist and pull lid for coarse grind

4 Seaons peppercorn mill

Pink Himalayan salt mill

Food grade rock salt

orgin: Himalayan Slopes (Pakistan)

mixture of dried peppers and berries

Ingredients: pepper 95% (black, white green), pink berries (Schinus terebinthifolius)5%

storage： Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.

01. attendant /əˈtendənt/ noun
a person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place
服務員；侍者
a person who takes care of and lives or travels with a person who has an important job, or who has a medical condition or disability
（要人的）侍從，隨從；（病人的）護理者

02. original /əˈrɪdʒənl/ adjective
[only before noun] existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
原來的；起初的；最早的
new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before; able to produce new and interesting ideas
首創的；獨特的；有獨創性的
[usually before noun] painted, written, etc. by the artist rather than copied
原作的；真跡的；非複製的

03. resort /rɪˈzɔːt/ noun
[countable] a place where a lot of people go on holiday
旅遊勝地；度假勝地

04. masquerade /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/ noun
​(formal) a way of behaving that hides the truth or a person’s true feelings
掩藏；掩飾
​(especially North American English) a type of party where people wear special costumes and masks over their faces, to hide their identities
化妝舞會；假面舞會

05. win /wɪn/ verb
 [intransitive, transitive] to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.
（在比賽、賽跑、戰鬥等中）獲勝，嬴
[transitive] to get something as the result of a competition, race, election, etc.
（在比賽、賽跑、選舉等中）嬴得，奪取，獲得，掙得
[transitive] win something to achieve or get something that you want, especially by your own efforts
（尤指通過自己的努力）取得，獲得

06. place /pleɪs/ noun
[transitive] place something + adv./prep. to put something in a particular place, especially when you do it carefully or deliberately
（尤指小心或有意）放置，安放
 [transitive] place something on something/somebody/doing something used to express the attitude somebody has towards something/somebody
以某種態度對待（或看待）
[transitive] place something to give instructions about something or make a request for something to happen
下指示；請求
​[transitive] place somebody/something + adv./prep. to decide that somebody/something has a particular position or rank compared with other people or things
（經比較）歸類`，劃分，排名次
[transitive, intransitive] used to describe a person, a team, a horse, etc. finishing in a particular position in a race
排名；獲名次

07. journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ noun
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
新聞記者；新聞工作者

08. terminus /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ noun
the last station at the end of a railway line or the last stop on a bus route
（鐵路或公共汽車路線的）終點站

01. genius /ˈdʒiːniəs/ noun
[uncountable] unusually great intelligence, skill or artistic ability
天才；天资；天赋
[countable] a person who is unusually intelligent or artistic, or who has a very high level of skill, especially in one area
天才人物；（某领域的）天才

02. patent /ˈpætnt/ noun
[countable, uncountable]
an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this
专利；专利证书

03. eligible /ˈelɪdʒəbl/ adjective
a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.
有资格的；合格的；具备条件的

04. insufficient /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/ adjective
(formal)
not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose
不充分的；不足的；不够重要的

05. due date /ˈdjuː deɪt/ noun
[usually singular]
the date by or on which something is expected, especially the payment of a bill or the birth of a baby
（账单等）到期日；预产期

06. gin /dʒɪn/ noun
​[uncountable, countable] an alcoholic drink made from grain and with juniper berries added. Gin is usually drunk mixed with tonic or fruit juice.
杜松子酒
[countable] a glass of gin
一杯杜松子酒

07. distil /dɪˈstɪl/ verb
(North American English distill)
distil something (from something) to make a liquid pure by heating it until it becomes a gas, then cooling it and collecting the drops of liquid that form
蒸馏；用蒸馏法提取
distil something to make something such as a strong alcoholic drink in this way
用蒸馏法制造（酒等）
distil something (from/into something) (formal) to get the essential meaning or ideas from thoughts, information, experiences, etc.
吸取……的精华；提炼；浓缩

08. consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ noun
[uncountable] (approving) the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc.; the quality of being consistent
一致性；连贯性
[countable, uncountable] the consistency of a mixture or a liquid substance is how thick, smooth, etc. it is
粘稠度；密实度；平滑度；坚实度

09. quorum /ˈkwɔːrəm/ noun
[singular]
the smallest number of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin or decisions can be made
（会议的）法定人数

10. cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ noun
[uncountable]
the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
骑自行车运动（或活动）

11. canister /ˈkænɪstə(r)/ noun
a container with a lid (= cover) for holding tea, coffee, etc.
（装茶叶、咖啡等有盖的）小罐

12. enclousure /ɪnˈkləʊʒə(r)/ noun
​[countable] a piece of land that is surrounded by a fence or wall and is used for a particular purpose
圈占地；圈用地；围场

13. souffle /ˈsuːfleɪ/ noun
[countable, uncountable]
a dish made from egg whites, milk and flour mixed together to make it light, with cheese, fruit, etc. added and baked until it rises
蛋奶酥

14. blend /blend/ verb
[transitive] to mix two or more substances together
使混合；掺和
[intransitive] to form a mixture with something
（和某物）混合，融合
[intransitive, transitive] to combine with something in an attractive or effective way; to combine something in this way
（使）调和，协调，融合
[transitive, usually passive] blend something to produce something by mixing different types together
调制；配制

M&S Distilled 8 Years Aged Blended Scotch Whisky

15. rebate /ˈriːbeɪt/ noun
an amount of money that is paid back to you because you have paid too much
退还款
an amount of money that is taken away from the cost of something, before you pay for it
折扣，返还（退还的部分货价）

01. proposal /prəˈpəʊzl/ noun
[countable, uncountable] a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion
提议；计划；建议

02. blaze /bleɪz/ noun
[countable]
(used especially in newspapers)
a very large fire, especially a dangerous one
烈火；火灾
[singular] strong bright flames in a fire
火焰
[singular] a blaze of something a very bright show of lights or colour; a show of something that is impressive or likely to attract attention
（光或色彩等的）展现
[singular] (a) blaze of something a sudden show of very strong feeling
（强烈感情的）迸发；发泄
[countable, usually singular] a white mark on an animal’s face
动物面部的白斑

03. anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/ noun
a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
周年纪念日

04. symposium /sɪmˈpəʊziəm/ noun
symposium (on something) a meeting at which experts have discussions about a particular subject; a small conference
专题讨论会；研讨会；小型讨论会

05. ETA /ˌiː tiː ˈeɪ/ abbreviation
estimated time of arrival (the time at which an aircraft, a ship, etc. is expected to arrive)
（航班等的）预计到达时间

06. severe /sɪˈvɪə(r)/ adjective
extremely bad or serious
极为恶劣的；十分严重的
punishing somebody in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules
严厉的；重的

07. advisory /ədˈvaɪzəri/ adjective
having the role of giving professional advice
顾问的；咨询的

01. Marks & Spencer /ˌmɑːks ən ˈspensə(r)/
(abbreviation M & S)
a well-known British department store , selling clothes, food and other products. The first shops were started by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer in the late 19th century in Leeds, and there are now shops in many British towns, and in many countries across the world. Marks and Spencer is traditionally the place where many people go to buy items such as underwear and socks. The company is also known by the general public as ‘Marks and Sparks’ or simply ‘Marks’.
玛莎百货
英国著名的百货公司，销售服装、食品和其他商品。19世纪末由迈克尔马克斯和托马斯斯宾塞在利兹创办，现在英国大多数城镇和许多其他国家都有玛莎百货商店。传统上许多人去该店购买内衣和袜子之类的物品。该公司也被大众称作Marks and Sparks，或者就叫Marks。

02. aggregate /ˈæɡrɪɡət/ noun
[countable] a total number or amount made up of smaller amounts that are collected together
总计；合计

03. audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ noun
[countable + singular or plural verb] the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.)
（戏剧、音乐会或演讲等的）观众，听众
[countable] a number of people or a particular group of people who watch, read, or listen to the same thing
（同一事物的）观众，读者，听众

04. prosperity /prɒˈsperəti/ noun
the state of being successful, especially in making money
兴旺；繁荣；成功；昌盛

05. consent /kənˈsent/ noun
[uncountable] permission to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
同意；准许；允许
[uncountable] agreement about something
同意；赞同

06. orchestra /ˈɔːkɪstrə/ noun
[countable + singular or plural verb] a large group of people who play various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
管弦乐队

07. barracuda /ˌbærəˈkjuːdə/ noun
a large aggressive fish with sharp teeth that lives in warm seas
梭鱼（掠食性鱼类，生活于温暖海域）

08. AI /ˌeɪ ˈaɪ/ abbreviation
artificial intelligence (= the study and development of computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour)
人工智能

09. artificial intelligence /ˌɑːtɪfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ noun
[uncountable]
(abbreviation AI)
(computing)
the study and development of computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour
人工智能

10. laundry /ˈlɔːndri/ noun
[uncountable] clothes, sheets, etc. that need washing, that are being washed, or that have been washed recently
要（或正在）洗的衣物；刚洗好的衣物
​[uncountable, singular] the process or the job of washing clothes, sheets, etc.
洗衣物；洗衣物的活
[countable] a business or place where you send sheets, clothes, etc. to be washed
洗衣店；洗衣房

11. discretionary /dɪˈskreʃənəri/ adjective
[usually before noun] (formal)
decided according to the judgement of a person in authority about what is necessary in each particular situation; not decided by rules
自行决定的；酌情行事的；便宜行事的

12. innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ noun
[uncountable] the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something
（新事物、思想或方法的）创造；创新；改革
[countable] a new idea, way of doing something, etc. that has been introduced or discovered
新思想；新方法

01. committee /kəˈmɪti/ noun
[countable + singular or plural verb]
a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
委员会

02. cooperation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ noun
(British English also co-operation)
[uncountable]
the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aim
合作；协作
cooperation (with somebody) (in doing something) a desire to be helpful and do as you are asked
协助；配合

03. quantity /ˈkwɒntəti/ noun
[countable, uncountable] an amount or a number of something
数量；数额；数目
[uncountable] the measurement of something by saying how much of it there is
量；数量

04. endorse /ɪnˈdɔːs/ verb
endorse something to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action
（公开）赞同，支持，认可
endorse something to say in an advertisement that you use and like a particular product so that other people will want to buy it
（在广告中）宣传，代言（某一产品）

05. approve /əˈpruːv/ verb
[intransitive] to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable
赞成；同意
[transitive] approve something to officially agree to a plan, request, etc.
批准，通过（计划、要求等）

06. rental /ˈrentl/ noun
(also rent especially in North American English)
[uncountable, countable, usually singular] the amount of money that you pay to use something for a particular period of time
租金
[uncountable] the act of renting something or an arrangement to rent something
出租；租赁；招租

07. lump sum /ˌlʌmp ˈsʌm/ noun
(also lump sum payment)
an amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions
一次总付的钱款

08. statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun
[countable] something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion
说明；说法；表白；表态
[countable] a formal or official account of facts or opinions
声明；陈述；报告

09. paper clip /ˈpeɪpə klɪp/ noun
a piece of bent wire or plastic that is designed to hold loose sheets of paper together
回形针；曲别针；纸夹

10. quotation /kwəʊˈteɪʃn/ noun
(rather formal)(also rather informal quote)
[countable] a group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and repeated because it is interesting or useful
引语；引文；语录
[uncountable] the act of repeating something interesting or useful that another person has written or said
引用；引述；引证
[countable] (rather formal)
(also rather informal quote)
a statement of how much money a particular piece of work will cost
报价；估价
[countable] (finance) a statement of the current value of goods or shares
（货物或股票的）行情，市价，牌价

11. fortress /ˈfɔːtrəs/ noun
​a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack
城堡；堡垒；要塞；设防的地方

Fortress Hill 炮台山 （paau3 toi4 saan1）

12. the Admiralty /ði ˈædmərəlti/ noun
[singular + singular or plural verb]
(in the UK in the past) the government department controlling the navy
海军部

13. era /ˈɪərə/ noun
a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events
时代；年代；纪元

14. blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ noun
a period when there is no light as a result of an electrical power failure
断电；停电

15. strategic /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/ adjective
[usually before noun]
done as part of a plan that is meant to achieve a particular purpose or to gain an advantage
根据全局而安排的；战略性的
connected with getting an advantage in a war or other military situation
战略性的；战略上的

16. resident /ˈrezɪdənt/ noun
a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
居民；住户

17. Columbia University /kəˌlʌmbiə juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/
(also Columbia)
​a large private university in New York City. It was established in 1754 as King’s College and became Columbia University in 1896. It has a high reputation for training students to become doctors, lawyers and journalists.
哥伦比亚大学
纽约市一所大型私立大学，建于1754年，时名国王学院，1896年改称哥伦比亚大学。该校在培养医生、律师喝新闻记者方面享有很高的声誉。

18. settle /ˈsetl/ verb
[transitive, intransitive] to put an end to an argument or a disagreement
结束（争论、争端等）；解决（分歧、纠纷等）
[transitive, often passive] to decide or arrange something finally
（最终）决定，确定，安排好
 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to make a place your permanent home
定居
 [transitive, usually passive, intransitive] (of a group of people) to make your permanent home in a country or an area as colonists
殖民；作为移民在殖民地定居

19. pharmacy /ˈfɑːməsi/ noun
[countable] a shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs
药房；药店；医药柜台

20. palace /ˈpæləs/ noun
[countable] the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.
王宫；宫殿；总统府
(often the Palace) [singular] a way of referring to the people who live or work in a palace, especially the British royal family and their advisers
（尤指英国的）王室，王室幕僚

21. pinch /pɪntʃ/ verb
[transitive] pinch somebody/something/yourself to take a piece of somebody’s skin and press it together hard with your thumb and the finger next to it
拧；捏；掐

22. notation /nəʊˈteɪʃn/ noun
[uncountable, countable]
a system of signs or symbols used to represent information, especially in mathematics, science and music
记谱法；标记法

23. royal /ˈrɔɪəl/ adjective
connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
国王的；女王的；皇家的；王室的
(abbreviation R) used in the names of organizations that serve or are supported by a king or queen
（用于服务于国王或女王或受其赞助的组织名称）

24. azure /ˈæʒə(r)/ adjective
bright blue in colour like the sky
天蓝色的；蔚蓝色的

25. co-pilot /ˈkəʊ paɪlət/ noun
a second pilot who helps the main pilot in an aircraft
（飞机的）副驾驶员

26. Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adjective
of or connected with the Netherlands, its people or its language
荷兰的；荷兰人的；荷兰语的

27. adaptive /əˈdæptɪv/ adjective
(specialist)
connected with changing; able to change when necessary in order to deal with different situations
适应的；有适应能力的

内地食品标准与香港食品标准，在一盒牛奶包装的成分说明上，就能看到差异。

01. intense /ɪnˈtens/ adjective
very great; very strong
很大的；十分强烈的

02. oriental /ˌɔːriˈentl/ adjective
(old-fashioned, sometimes offensive) connected with or typical of the eastern part of the world, especially China and Japan, and the people who live there
东方（尤指中国和日本）的；东方人的

03. cocoa /ˈkəʊkəʊ/ noun
[uncountable] dark brown powder made from the seeds (called cocoa beans) of a tropical tree
可可粉

04. duration /djuˈreɪʃn/ noun
[uncountable] (formal) the length of time that something lasts or continues
持续时间；期间

05. predecessor /ˈpriːdəsesə(r)/ noun
a person who did a job before somebody else
前任

06. actual /ˈæktʃuəl/ adjective
[only before noun] used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact
真实的；实际的

07. circuit /ˈsɜːkɪt/ noun
the complete path of wires and equipment along which an electric current flows
电路；线路

08. receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ noun
 [countable] a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows that goods or services have been paid for
收据；收条

09. select /sɪˈlekt/ adjective
[only before noun] carefully chosen as the best out of a larger group of people or things
精选的；优等的

10. cross-platform /ˌkrɒs ˈplætfɔːm/ adjective
(of a computer program or an electronic device) that can be used with different types of computers or programs
交叉平台的，跨平台的（能兼容不容类型的计算机或程序）

11. essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ adjective
 [only before noun] connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of somebody/something
本质的；基本的；根本的

12. quarry /ˈkwɒri/ noun
[countable] a place where large amounts of stone, etc. are dug out of the ground
采石场
[singular] an animal or a person that is being hunted or followed
被追猎的动物（或人）；追捕的对象；猎物

Quarry Bay 鲗鱼涌

13. lobby /ˈlɒbi/ noun
[countable] a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait
（公共建筑物进口处的）门厅，前厅，大厅

14. registrar /ˌredʒɪˈstrɑː(r)/ noun
a person whose job is to keep official records, especially of births, marriages and deaths
登记员；户籍管理员

15. registry /ˈredʒɪstri/ noun
a place where registers are kept; an official list or register
登记处；注册处；登记表

15. reward /rɪˈwɔːd/ noun
 [countable, uncountable] a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc.
奖励；回报；报酬

01. coordinate /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/ verb
[transitive] to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well
使协调；使相配合

02. affair /əˈfeə(r)/ noun
affairs [plural] events that are of public interest or political importance
公共事务；政治事务
affairs [plural] matters connected with a person’s private business and financial situation
私人业务

03. push /pʊʃ/ verb
[transitive] push something + adv./prep. to affect something so that it reaches a particular level or state
推动，促使（达到某种程度或状态）
 [transitive] push somebody/yourself to make somebody work hard
鞭策；督促

04. inconvenience /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ noun
[uncountable] trouble or problems, especially in connection with what you need or would like yourself
不便；麻烦

• We apologize for the delay and regret any inconvenience it may have caused.
  我们谨为此次延误及可能因此造成得不便致歉。
• I have already been put to considerable inconvenience.
  那已经给我带来相当大得麻烦了。

05. cause /kɔːz/ verb
to make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; to make somebody do something
使发生；造成；引起；导致

06. metaverse /ˈmetəvɜːs/ noun
a virtual reality space in which users can interact with an environment generated by computer and with other users
元宇宙（一个虚拟现实空间，参与者可互动或与虚拟环境交互）

07. amber /ˈæmbə(r)/ noun
a hard clear yellow-brown substance, formed in ancient times from the resin of trees, used in making jewellery or beautiful objects
琥珀
a yellow-brown colour
琥珀色；黄褐色

08. topology /təˈpɒlədʒi/ noun
the way the parts of something are arranged and related
拓扑结构；构相

09. optical /ˈɒptɪkl/ adjective
connected with the sense of sight or the relationship between light and sight
视力的；视觉的；光学的
​(computing) using light for reading or storing information
光读取的；光存储的

10. transponder /trænˈspɒndə(r)/ noun
a device that receives a radio signal and then sends out a different signal in reply
应答器；转发器；应答机

11. transceiver /trænˈsiːvə(r)/ noun
a radio that can both send and receive messages
无线电收发两用机

12. exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ noun
(especially British English)(North American English usually exhibit)[countable] a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
（一批）展览品
​[uncountable] exhibition of something the act of showing something, for example works of art, to the public
展览；展出

13. cactus /ˈkæktəs/ noun
(plural cactuses, cacti /ˈkæktaɪ/ /ˈkæktaɪ/)
enlarge imagea plant that grows in hot dry regions, especially one with thick stems covered in spines but without leaves. There are many different types of cactus.
仙人掌科植物；仙人掌

14. contract /ˈkɒntrækt/ noun
an official written agreement
合同；合约；契约

15. thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə(r)/ noun
an instrument used for measuring the temperature of the air, a person’s body, etc.
温度计；寒暑表；体温计

16. regular /ˈreɡjələ(r)/ adjective
following a pattern, especially with the same time or space in between each thing and the next
规则的；有规律的；间隙均匀的；定时的
 [only before noun] usual
通常的；平常的；惯常的

17. drip /drɪp/ noun
[countable] a small drop of liquid that falls from something
水滴；滴液

Drip Coffee 挂耳咖啡

18. chill /tʃɪl/ verb

19. cutover /ˈkʌtəʊvə(r)/ noun
a time when an organization stops using one type of system, especially a computer system, and immediately starts using a new one
（尤指计算机系统的）转换时间

20. TBC /ˌtiː biː ˈsiː/ abbreviation
(used in notices about events) to be confirmed
待确认

21. TBD /ˌtiː biː ˈdiː/ abbreviation
(used in notices about events or products) to be decided/determined
待定

22. convention /kənˈvenʃn/ noun
[countable] a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc.
（从业者、政党成员等的）大会，集会

Convention Plaza 会展广场

23. established /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ adjective
respected or given official status because it has existed or been used for a long time
已确立的；已获确认的；确定的

24. eagle /ˈiːɡl/ noun
a large bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) with a sharp curved beak and very good sight
雕

Great Eagle Centre 鹰君中心