GEPT 中高級 — 慣用語與片語
威威老師小提醒
中高級的片語不再是「日常生活英文」，而是「學術 + 商業 + 慣用語」。這份檔案有 120 個高頻片語/慣用語，分 12 大主題。中高級寫作和口說中用對 1-2 個慣用語，立刻拉開分數。
Topic 1: 學術寫作片語（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| shed light on | 闡明、解釋 | The study sheds light on climate change. |
| bring to light | 揭露 | The investigation brought to light corruption. |
| come to terms with | 接受 | She had to come to terms with the loss. |
| come up against | 遭遇（困難） | We came up against unexpected obstacles. |
| draw a conclusion | 下結論 | We can draw a conclusion from these data. |
| draw on | 借鑑於 | The author draws on historical sources. |
| dwell on | 老是想 | Don’t dwell on past mistakes. |
| embark on | 開始（重要事情） | She embarked on a new career. |
| engage in | 從事 | They engaged in lengthy negotiations. |
| give rise to | 引起 | This policy gave rise to controversy. |
Topic 2: 商業片語（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| break even | 收支平衡 | The company finally broke even. |
| cut corners | 偷工減料 | Don’t cut corners on quality. |
| bottom line | 底線、最終結果 | The bottom line is profit. |
| think outside the box | 跳脫框架思考 | We need to think outside the box. |
| on the same page | 想法一致 | We’re all on the same page now. |
| touch base | 聯絡 | Let’s touch base next week. |
| ahead of the curve | 走在前端 | Their tech is ahead of the curve. |
| in the red | 虧損 | The company is in the red. |
| in the black | 獲利 | Finally in the black this quarter. |
| a game changer | 改變局面者 | This product is a game changer. |
Topic 3: 表達意見（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| From my perspective | 從我的角度 | From my perspective, this is unethical. |
| As far as I’m concerned | 就我而言 | As far as I’m concerned, it’s fine. |
| In my humble opinion | 鄙人愚見（謙虛） | In my humble opinion, we should wait. |
| It seems to me that | 我覺得 | It seems to me that we’re missing the point. |
| There’s no denying that | 不可否認 | There’s no denying that AI is here to stay. |
| be in favor of | 贊成 | I’m in favor of the plan. |
| be opposed to | 反對 | She’s opposed to the proposal. |
| side with | 站在…一邊 | I side with the workers. |
| come down on | 嚴厲對待 | Critics came down on the policy. |
| stand behind | 支持 | We stand behind our products. |
Topic 4: 表達抽象概念（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| at the heart of | 核心 | Trust is at the heart of the issue. |
| at the expense of | 以…為代價 | Profit at the expense of ethics. |
| at odds with | 與…衝突 | Her values are at odds with the company’s. |
| in line with | 符合 | The policy is in line with our values. |
| in keeping with | 與…一致 | In keeping with tradition, we celebrate. |
| in light of | 鑑於 | In light of new evidence, we’ll review. |
| on the verge of | 瀕臨 | He’s on the verge of a breakthrough. |
| on a par with | 與…相當 | Our products are on a par with competitors. |
| without a doubt | 毫無疑問 | He is without a doubt the best candidate. |
| for the most part | 大部分情況下 | For the most part, the results are positive. |
Topic 5: 描述變化（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| on the rise | 上升中 | Inflation is on the rise. |
| on the decline | 下降中 | Crime rates are on the decline. |
| at its peak | 達到高峰 | The economy is at its peak. |
| bottom out | 觸底 | The market has finally bottomed out. |
| plateau | 持平 | Sales have plateaued. |
| skyrocket | 暴漲 | Housing prices have skyrocketed. |
| plummet | 暴跌 | Stock prices plummeted yesterday. |
| pick up | 加速、好轉 | Business is picking up. |
| slow down | 減緩 | The economy is slowing down. |
| hit rock bottom | 跌至谷底 | The team has hit rock bottom. |
Topic 6: 因果關係（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| stem from | 源於 | The problem stems from poor planning. |
| arise from | 產生於 | Issues often arise from miscommunication. |
| result in | 導致 | This will result in increased costs. |
| lead to | 導致 | Stress can lead to health problems. |
| bring about | 帶來 | Technology has brought about changes. |
| give way to | 讓路給 | Tradition is giving way to modernization. |
| pave the way for | 為…鋪路 | This research paves the way for new treatments. |
| set the stage for | 為…埋下伏筆 | This sets the stage for future conflict. |
| trigger | 觸發 | The news triggered widespread concern. |
| prompt | 促使 | The crisis prompted government action. |
Topic 7: 程度與比較（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| to a great extent | 在很大程度上 | This is true to a great extent. |
| to some extent | 在某種程度上 | I agree to some extent. |
| by and large | 大致上 | By and large, the project succeeded. |
| for the most part | 大部分時候 | For the most part, it works. |
| all things considered | 整體考量 | All things considered, it’s a good deal. |
| on balance | 權衡來看 | On balance, I think we should proceed. |
| at best | 充其量 | This is mediocre at best. |
| at worst | 最壞情況下 | At worst, we lose money. |
| in essence | 實質上 | In essence, they’re saying no. |
| for all intents and purposes | 實質上 | For all intents and purposes, the deal is done. |
Topic 8: 政治與社會議題（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| address an issue | 處理議題 | We must address this issue. |
| tackle a problem | 解決問題 | The government must tackle this problem. |
| draw attention to | 引起注意 | The report draws attention to poverty. |
| come under fire | 遭受批評 | The policy came under fire. |
| bear the brunt of | 首當其衝 | The poor bear the brunt of inflation. |
| at the forefront of | 在前沿 | She’s at the forefront of research. |
| in the wake of | 在…之後 | In the wake of the pandemic, things changed. |
| on the heels of | 緊跟著 | New laws came on the heels of the scandal. |
| light at the end of the tunnel | 一線曙光 | We see light at the end of the tunnel. |
| a vicious cycle | 惡性循環 | Poverty creates a vicious cycle. |
Topic 9: 高階慣用語（10 個）
| 慣用語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| a double-edged sword | 雙面刃 | Technology is a double-edged sword. |
| a blessing in disguise | 因禍得福 | Losing my job was a blessing in disguise. |
| the tip of the iceberg | 冰山一角 | This is just the tip of the iceberg. |
| between a rock and a hard place | 進退兩難 | I’m between a rock and a hard place. |
| in hot water | 處於困境 | He’s in hot water with his boss. |
| the elephant in the room | 眾人迴避的問題 | Climate change is the elephant in the room. |
| bite off more than you can chew | 心有餘力不足 | Don’t bite off more than you can chew. |
| catch-22 | 進退兩難情境 | It’s a catch-22: I need experience to get a job. |
| food for thought | 值得深思 | That’s food for thought. |
| a wake-up call | 警訊 | The crisis was a wake-up call. |
Topic 10: 動詞 + 副詞片語（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| carry out | 執行 | The plan was carried out successfully. |
| carry on | 繼續 | We will carry on despite the challenges. |
| carry away | 沖昏頭 | Don’t get carried away by your success. |
| set forth | 闡述 | He set forth his ideas in the speech. |
| set out to | 決心 | She set out to prove them wrong. |
| bring forth | 帶來 | This brought forth new opportunities. |
| put forward | 提出 | They put forward an interesting proposal. |
| single out | 挑出 | She was singled out for praise. |
| rule out | 排除 | We can’t rule out that possibility. |
| boil down to | 歸結為 | It boils down to trust. |
Topic 11: 形容詞 + 介系詞（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| conducive to | 有助於 | This environment is conducive to learning. |
| prone to | 易於 | He’s prone to anxiety. |
| susceptible to | 易受影響 | Children are susceptible to illness. |
| immune to | 免疫於 | She seems immune to stress. |
| indicative of | 顯示 | The data is indicative of a trend. |
| synonymous with | 等同於 | Apple is synonymous with innovation. |
| inherent in | 固有的 | Risk is inherent in investing. |
| integral to | 不可或缺 | Trust is integral to any relationship. |
| endemic to | 特有於 | This problem is endemic to urban areas. |
| antithetical to | 與…相反 | This goes against / is antithetical to our values. |
Topic 12: 連接性短語（10 個）
| 片語 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| with regard to | 關於 | With regard to your question, … |
| with respect to | 關於 | With respect to the issue, … |
| as opposed to | 而非 | I prefer tea as opposed to coffee. |
| in contrast to | 與…相反 | In contrast to last year, sales rose. |
| in addition to | 除了 | In addition to her job, she volunteers. |
| on top of that | 此外 | On top of that, he’s also charming. |
| needless to say | 不用說 | Needless to say, we were thrilled. |
| be that as it may | 即便如此 | Be that as it may, I disagree. |
| come what may | 不論如何 | I’ll support you come what may. |
| in any event | 無論如何 | In any event, we must proceed. |
練習題（30 題）
Section A: 選出最適合的片語（15 題）
Q1. Technology is a _______ — it has both benefits and dangers. (A) game changer (B) double-edged sword (C) blessing in disguise (D) bottom line
Q2. The investigation _______ corruption at the highest levels. (A) brought to light (B) came up against (C) shed light on (D) Both A and C
Q3. _______ , I think we should accept the offer. (A) On balance (B) At odds with (C) In light of (D) On the verge of
Q4. This issue is _______ our company’s ethics. (A) at the heart of (B) at odds with (C) in line with (D) all of the above could fit context
Q5. Climate change is _______ — everyone knows about it but few want to discuss. (A) a vicious cycle (B) the elephant in the room (C) the tip of the iceberg (D) food for thought
Q6. The pandemic _______ a major shift in remote work. (A) gave rise to (B) bottomed out (C) set the stage for (D) Both A and C
Q7. Inflation has _______ in recent months. (A) skyrocketed (B) plummeted (C) plateaued (D) bottomed out
Q8. _______ the new findings, we should reconsider our approach. (A) On the verge of (B) In light of (C) At the heart of (D) For the most part
Q9. Don’t _______ about your achievements. (A) get carried away (B) bottom out (C) cut corners (D) hit rock bottom
Q10. The young workers _______ economic uncertainty. (A) bear the brunt of (B) shed light on (C) draw attention to (D) come down on
Q11. Her work is _______ excellent research in the field. (A) on a par with (B) at odds with (C) in keeping with (D) Both A and C
Q12. The research _______ many factors influence behavior. (A) sheds light on (B) brings to light (C) draws on (D) Both A and B
Q13. Long working hours are _______ to mental health. (A) detrimental (B) conducive (C) integral (D) synonymous
Q14. _______ , the project was a success. (A) All things considered (B) At odds with (C) In hot water (D) Bottom out
Q15. This new technology is _______ in the industry. (A) a game changer (B) the bottom line (C) cutting corners (D) breaking even
Section B: 中翻英（10 題）
Q16. 這個議題是我們價值觀的核心。 → This issue is at the heart of our values.
Q17. 這項政策遭到嚴厲批評。 → The policy came under fire.
Q18. 我們需要跳脫框架思考。 → We need to think outside the box.
Q19. 這只是冰山一角。 → This is just the tip of the iceberg.
Q20. 健康是任何成就的不可或缺的部分。 → Health is integral to any achievement.
Q21. 這項發現為新治療方法鋪路。 → This discovery paves the way for new treatments.
Q22. 我贊成這個提案。 → I’m in favor of this proposal.
Q23. 從我的角度來看，這是一個重大錯誤。 → From my perspective, this is a major mistake.
Q24. 鑑於新證據，我們應該重新考慮。 → In light of new evidence, we should reconsider.
Q25. 危機是一記警鐘。 → The crisis was a wake-up call.
Section C: 應用句改寫（5 題）
Q26. 把以下句子用更高級的片語改寫：
- 原句：This is the most important thing.
- 改寫：This is at the heart of the matter.
Q27. 把以下句子用更高級的片語改寫：
- 原句：This will cause many problems.
- 改寫：This will give rise to many problems.
Q28. 把以下句子用更高級的片語改寫：
- 原句：The company is failing.
- 改寫：The company is on the verge of collapse.
Q29. 把以下句子用更高級的片語改寫：
- 原句：Many people criticize this policy.
- 改寫：This policy has come under fire.
Q30. 把以下句子用更高級的片語改寫：
- 原句：The benefits are bigger than the disadvantages.
- 改寫：On balance, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
解答
Section A
| 題號 | 答案 |
|---|---|
| 1 | (B) double-edged sword |
| 2 | (D) Both A and C |
| 3 | (A) On balance |
| 4 | (A) at the heart of |
| 5 | (B) the elephant in the room |
| 6 | (D) Both A and C |
| 7 | (A) skyrocketed |
| 8 | (B) In light of |
| 9 | (A) get carried away |
| 10 | (A) bear the brunt of |
| 11 | (A) on a par with |
| 12 | (D) Both A and B |
| 13 | (A) detrimental to |
| 14 | (A) All things considered |
| 15 | (A) a game changer |
寫作中如何使用這些片語
範例：把平淡的作文升級
平淡版：
Technology has many benefits but also many problems. We should use it carefully.
升級版：
Technology is a double-edged sword: while it has brought about remarkable
improvements in our lives, it has also given rise to a host of problems.
On balance, we should use technology with caution and remain on the lookout
for its potential dangers.
範例：把口說回答升級
平淡版：
I think education is important for children.
升級版：
From my perspective, education is at the heart of every child's development.
Without it, young people would be ill-equipped to navigate the complexities
of the modern world.
4 週背片語計畫
| 週 | 主題 | 每天 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topic 1-3（學術 + 商業 + 意見） | 5 個新片語 + 複習 |
| 2 | Topic 4-6（抽象 + 變化 + 因果） | 5 個新片語 + 複習 |
| 3 | Topic 7-9（程度 + 議題 + 慣用語） | 5 個新片語 + 複習 |
| 4 | Topic 10-12（動副 + 形介 + 連接） | 5 個新片語 + 總複習 |
威威老師的最後叮嚀
中高級的決勝點往往在「用對一個慣用語」。
評審看到 “It’s a double-edged sword” 或 “the elephant in the room”，立刻知道你不是死背的學生，而是真的在用英文思考。
使用秘訣：
- 不要每篇作文都用 —— 一篇用 1-2 個就好
- 要用對情境 —— 不要硬塞，用錯比不用更扣分
- 背搭配的介系詞 —— “at odds WITH”，不是 “at odds OF”
加油！威威老師相信你做得到！