今日主題字 👉 complex
📝測評重點
complex 一字最常考的意思有「複雜的」與「難懂的」兩個。
考點 1
在 IELTS/TOEFL 的讀寫測驗中，complex 常與 concepts / ideas / theories 等字搭配使用。
例如：Newton’s theory is straightforward and simple to understand, compared to the more complex and perplexing concepts put forth by Einstein and Hawking.，其中 complex concepts 便是指「難懂的概念」。參照〈釋義D〉
考點 2
另外注意，complex 也有「複雜的」之意。大家應會馬上聯想到 “complicated” 一字。
例如此句：By creating characters with complicated and obscure personalities, the author allows readers to interact deeply with the inner thoughts of each individual and theorize creatively with their different natures. ，其中的 complicated 可與 complex 替換。參照〈釋義B〉
📝字義辨析 一 Examples and Synonyms
Do you find yourself using “complex” too often in your sentences? “Complex” can have different meanings, so one can often use it in many different scenarios. But for the sake of diversifying our sentences, let’s find a few new words to brighten up our writing and clear up ambiguous ideas. Let’s first take three definitions of “complex” and break them down before swapping in some new vocabulary:
你是否發現自己在句子中經常使用 complex「複雜」這個單字？ complex 這個單字可以有不同的含義，所以人們常常可以在許多不同的情況下使用它。但是為了使我們的句子多樣化，讓我們找幾個單字來點亮我們的寫作，清除模糊不清的思路。 讓我們先來分析一下「complex」的三種定義，接著進行拆解後再用新單字替換：
2. complicated by nature 複雜的
3. hard to understand or deal with 難懂的
釋義A composed of many different parts 由各種不同部分所構成
替換字 elaborate, various
例1 ▶ Modern cars are extremely complex vehicles, requiring multiple detailed parts and mechanics in order to operate smoothly on the road.
現今汽車是極其複雜的車輛，需要多個詳細的零件和機械裝置才能在道路上平穩運行。
例2 ▶ In order to prepare for the upcoming performance, the designers worked tirelessly to prepare elaborate costumes with various functioning details planned for each separate scene.
為了準備即將到來的演出，設計師們不覺疲倦地準備著精緻的服裝，為每個單獨的場景規劃了各種功能細節。
釋義B complicated by nature 複雜的
替換字 complicated
例3 ▶ The political environment in Taiwan is complex and multifaceted, deterring outsiders from easily understanding the inner workings and campaigns of each government party.
台灣政治環境複雜多面，外人難以輕易了解各執政黨的內部運作和競選活動。
例4 ▶ By creating characters with complicated and obscure personalities, the author allows readers to interact deeply with the inner thoughts of each individual and theorize creatively with their different natures.
通過創造具有複雜和晦澀個性的人物，作者讓讀者與每個人的內心想法進行深入互動，並對他們的不同本性進行創造性的理論研究。
釋義C hard to understand or deal with 難懂的
替換字 sophisticated
例5 ▶ Newton’s theory is straightforward and simple to understand, compared to the more complex and perplexing concepts put forth by Einstein and Hawking.
與愛因斯坦和霍金提出的更為複雜和令人費解的概念相比，牛頓的理論簡單易懂。
例6 ▶ Although having been dead for dozens of years, Monet continues to speak to us through his many sophisticated masterpieces spread throughout the world, should you have the opportunity to come across them.
雖然已經去世幾十年了，莫內繼續透過他在世界各地傳播的許多複雜的傑作向我們說話，如果你有機會看到它們的話。
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