有鑑於Task 1常常給的是描述圖表
升降的詞彙感覺必學
increase & decrease是個很好用的詞
除了可以同時當動詞和名詞之外用於寫作也足夠正式
所以請chatGPT以increase & decrease出發列了一些常用的同義詞和搭配詞
請自己副詞配動詞/形容詞配名詞靈活運用
粗體字是我自己要看的重點筆記
Adverb
基本上Adv和Adj的字是重複的
但有些標粗體的單字沒有同時出現在Adv和Adj可能是詞語適配度的問題
rapidly
The population rapidly increased after 1990.
強烈上升,適合描述明顯的折線圖跳升。
sharply
The figure sharply increased in the final decade.
語氣比 rapidly 更強,適用「陡升」。
steadily
The number steadily increased throughout the period.
描述平順、連續的上升,常用。
gradually
The rate gradually increased from 1970 onwards
用在「慢慢上升」的曲線,非常安全。
significantly
Energy consumption significantly increased over the 40-year span.
數據差異大時使用,雅思考官愛。
noticeably
The unemployment rate noticeably increased in 2008.
用於肉眼可見的變化但非爆衝。
dramatically
The population dramatically increased before reaching its peak.
用於峰值前強烈躍升,敘述力強。
slowly
The figure slowly increased during the first few years.
用於初期變化不明顯。
consistently
The value consistently increased across the period.
描述穩定、無下跌的線型。
substantially
Production substantially increased between 2000 and 2010.
適合政府支出、能源、人口等大幅度變動。
slightly
The price slightly increased at the beginning of the period.
細微變化,常與 slight increase 搭配。
moderately
Birth rates moderately increased in the early stages.
中度上升,語氣自然、不誇張。
marginally
The percentage marginally increased after 1985.
幾乎無變化,適合平緩線。
markedly
The number markedly increased in the final decade.
類似 significantly,但更正式。
progressively
The rate progressively increased year by year.
用於逐年穩步增長的資料。
Adjective
名詞化的用法反而比較難但也可以湊比較多字數
寫作我應該會優先選用
例句裡的粗體是要注意的動詞搭配
rapid
The chart shows a rapid increase in population after 1980.
高幅度上升常用詞,非常自然。
sharp
There was a sharp increase in sales in 2015.
用於折線圖「直角向上」。
steady
All countries recorded a steady increase across the period.
描述平滑、無明顯波動的線。
gradual
The graph illustrates a gradual increase over the first decade.
適合緩慢上升的長期趨勢。
significant
The data show a significant increase in total output.
用於大型差異;考官喜歡正式語氣。
noticeable
A noticeable increase occurred after 1995.
強調「看得出來」但不誇張。
dramatic
The country experienced a dramatic increase before 2010.
劇烈變動,用於強烈上升。
moderate
A moderate increase can be observed in the early years.
中度上升,適合避免語氣太強。
substantial
The company reported a substantial increase in revenue.
常用於財務、人口、能源等大變動。
slight
The chart indicates a slight increase at the beginning.
小幅度變動最常用詞。
marginal
Only a marginal increase is visible in the first five years.
微乎其微,幾乎看不出來。
marked
The figure shows a marked increase in the mid-period.
非常正式,比 significant 更精準。
considerable
The table reveals a considerable increase after 2010.
數據變化大,但語氣比 dramatic 溫和。
continuous
A continuous increase is seen throughout the 40-year span.
適合無下降、穩定向上的長期趨勢。
consistent
A consistent increase is evident despite minor fluctuations.
適合「有小波動但總體向上」。
根據例句感覺動詞有這幾種寫法
- 圖表數據 + show/illustrate/indicate/reveal + 升降趨勢
- There was + 升降趨勢
- 某事物 + record/experience/report + 升降趨勢
- 升降趨勢 + occur/is observed/is visible/is seen/is evident
Increase_Synonym Verb
rise
萬用,不限強度,可搭配所有副詞rapidly、gradually、significantly。
grow
多用於 population、sales,與 gradually、steadily 搭配最自然。
climb
可表中度上升,適合 steadily、gradually、sharply。
surge
強烈上升,不適合gradually、steadily、slightly、marginally。
escalate
正式語氣,強烈上升;不搭配slowly、slightly、gradually。
jump
突然跳升;不搭配gradually、steadily。
soar
劇烈上升;不搭配slightly、slowly、marginally、gradually。
rocket
急速上升;不搭配gradually、steadily。
go up
中性上升,用法簡單,搭配多數副詞自然。
pick up
用於回升;不適合dramatically(語氣衝突)。
improve
抽象數據用(performance、quality),不適用 population。
expand
適用量的增加(capacity、spending),語氣中性。
Increase_Synonym Noun
某事物的增減是用in不是of
increase in sales、increase in population
rise
萬用,搭配所有形容詞(sharp、steady、gradual、significant)。
growth
常用於人口、經濟;搭配 gradual 、steady 最自然。
climb
敘述連續上升時常用;不搭配 slight(因語氣偏強)。
surge
強烈上升;不搭配:slight、marginal、gradual、steady。
upswing
正式用語,適合經濟類;不適合 slight、marginal。
uplift
多用於 sentiment;不搭配 sharp、dramatic。
escalation
常用於 cost、tension;不常用於 population(語意偏負面)。
jump
突然升幅;不搭配 gradual、steady。
upturn
多用經濟曲線;可搭配 moderate、significant。
Decrease_Synonym Verb
fall
萬用,適合所有副詞rapidly、gradually、significantly。
drop
和 fall 可互換;語氣稍強,仍搭配所有副詞。
decline
正式語氣;搭配 gradual、steady 最自然。
dip
小幅下降;不適合 dramatic、sharp。
reduce
多為他動詞;若用主動會不自然(建議被動)。
diminish
用於值逐漸下降;搭配 gradually、steadily。
shrink
陡降時可用;搭配 sharply、significantly。
plummet
劇烈下降;不搭配gradually、steadily、slightly、marginally。
plunge
意義與 plummet 類似;同樣不能配 slight、gradual。
go down
中性下降,用在簡單数据可。
deteriorate
用於品質變差,不適用 population、sales。
Decrease_Synonym Noun
fall
萬用;可配 sharp、steady、gradual、significant。
drop
稍強烈,但仍可搭配多數形容詞。
decline
非常正式;與 steady、gradual、significant 搭配自然。
reduction
可用於折線圖與表格;與多數形容詞搭配。
dip
小幅下降;不搭配 dramatic、sharp。
downturn
多用於經濟類;不搭配 slight、marginal。
感覺就算背完單字也不是每一個排列組合都行得通
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