1. super vs. supper
super (adj.) 超棒的、极好的
This is a super amazing opportunity. Seize it!
这是一个超棒的机会。好好把握!
supper (n.) 晚餐、晚饭
We had supper at my parents’ place last night.
昨天晚上我们在我父母家吃晚餐。
2. diary vs. dairy
diary (n.) 日记
I have been keeping a diary since I was young. I want to keep record of every precious moment.
我从很小的时候就开始写日记了。我想要记下每一个珍贵的时刻。
dairy (adj.) 乳制品、牛奶的;(n.) 乳牛、乳制品、乳品店
We buy milk at the dairy store every week.
我们每个礼拜都会在乳品店买牛奶。
3. from vs. form
from (prep.) 从、来自
Meeting people who come from the other side of the world is a really exciting experience.
认识来自世界另一端的人是一个非常令人兴奋的经验。
form (n.) 表格;(v.) 组成、组织
Please fill in the application form and submit it by the end of the week.
请填写申请表,并在这周结束前递交。
4. quiet vs. quite
quiet (adj.) 安静的、平静的
Be quiet! You guys are making too much noise!
安静!你们制造太多噪音了!
quite (adv.) 相当、完全、彻底
I think what you did is actually quite impressing.
我觉得你做的事情真的蛮令人惊艳的。
5. aboard vs. abroad
aboard (adv.) 上车、上船
All passengers aboard fell into the ocean.
船上所有乘客皆落入海中。
abroad (adj.) 海外、国外的;(adv.) 在国外、广为流传
Josh is studying abroad at the moment.
Josh 现在在国外念书。
6. angel vs. angle
angel (n.) 天使
My girl is kind and beautiful. She’s such an angel!
我的女孩善良又漂亮。她根本就是个天使!
angle (n.) 角度、角、观点
We are trying to look at the affair from a different angle.
我们正尝试着从不同的角度来看待这件事情。
7. desert vs. dessert
desert (n.) 沙漠
The Sahara desert is located across Northern Africa.
撒哈拉沙漠位于北非。
dessert (n.) 点心、甜食
What can be better then a brownie for dessert!
有什么甜点能够比布朗尼更棒!
8. contact vs. contract
contact (v.) 联络、接触;(n.) 接触、熟人;(adj.) 接触的、联络的
Can I have your contact number, please?
可以给我你的联络电话吗?
contract (n.) 合约、契约
Read the contract carefully before you sign.
签名前请详阅合约。