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英文易混淆字part6 第一次修訂
1.    ashamed, embarrassed : 犯錯慚愧, 不好意思
Lance was ashamed of kicking his dog.
There’s no reason to feel embarrassed. It could happen to anyone.

2.    ask, demand : 請求幫助及要求
Larry asked Jack to lend him twenty dollars.
The upset customer demanded to see the manager.

3.    ask, inquire question : 問問，詢問，質問
The boy asked his mother a constant stream of questions.
You can inquire abut the price at the sales counter.
The dictator allowed no one to question his decisions.

4. asleep, sleepy : 已經睡著，想睡覺
Denise is asleep, so don’t wake her.
I’m sleepy, so I’m going to bed.

4.    assignment, homework : 作業任務，當天作業
We have three assignments to complete in this semester.
Did you do your homework last night?

5.    assure, ensure : 保證擔保和確保
I can assure you that your pet will be well cared for.
To ensure passenger safety, we ask that you fasten your seatbelt.

6.    attempt, try : 嘗試艱難及普通事物
She’s going to attempt a very difficult dive.
Let’s try that new restaurant downtown.

7.    attend, join : 會議課程，社團公會
Can you attend the meeting tonight?
Are you going to join the army?

8.    avoid, prevent : 避免避開和阻止
To avoid an accident, he stopped the care quickly.
John prevented me from driving drunk.