Task 2 引言段定義關鍵詞時，考生反覆寫 includes——文法對，但平淡。寫「這個概念涵蓋很多面向」時，更有層次的字是 encompass。
字義
Encompass (v.) — to include a wide range of things or aspects within its scope; to surround and contain.
字面是「圍繞並包含」——所以 encompass 強調範圍寬、涵蓋廣，比 include 多一層「整體性」。
5 個 Band 7+ 例句
- The term 'sustainability' encompasses environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
- Modern education must encompass not only academic knowledge but also life skills.
- Her research encompasses three decades of urban demographic change.
- The new department encompasses everything from transport to public housing.
- A well-rounded curriculum encompasses both the sciences and the humanities.
常見錯誤
搭配對象：encompass 後面通常接多元、寬廣的範圍——encompass a range / various aspects / multiple dimensions。別寫 encompass one item——太狹窄，不自然。
Register 偏書面：Speaking Part 1/2 用 encompass 略嚴肅；Part 3 與 Task 2 定義段、引言段才上場。
意義偏移：別把 encompass 當 contain——The bottle contains water 不能寫 encompasses water。Encompass 是抽象範圍，不是物理容納。
同等級替換（Band 7+）
- Embrace (v.) — The strategy embraces both short-term gains and long-term goals.（強調「擁抱」多元）
- Span — Her career spans more than forty years.（強調時間或範圍跨度）
試試看
下次 Task 2 引言段定義關鍵詞，把 includes A, B and C 換成 encompasses A, B and C——一句話立刻 Band 7+。
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