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The Benefits of Daydreaming

Vocabulary1.  conscious·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: awake, aware, and able to understand what is happening·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: She was conscious of the people watching her.2.  evolve·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to develop gradually over time·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Humans evolved to be able to think creatively.3.  wander·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to move around without a clear purpose; (of the mind) to stop focusing·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: My mind began to wander during the long meeting.4.  imaging·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: techniques used to produce pictures of the inside of the body or brain·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Brain imaging shows which areas are active.5.  region·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a particular area or part of something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Some regions of the brain control our emotions.6.  network·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a large system of connected parts that work together·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The brain has a complex network of neurons.7.  default·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the usual state or setting when nothing is changed·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The brain uses its default mode when resting.8.  spontaneous·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: happening naturally without planning·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Spontaneous ideas often come during daydreaming.9.  productivity·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the ability to produce or accomplish work·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many people think daydreaming reduces productivity.10.  distress·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: mental or emotional pain, worry, or suffering·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Too much negative thinking can cause distress.11. neutral·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: not positive or negative·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: He gave a neutral opinion about the plan.12.  generate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to produce or create·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Daydreaming can generate new ideas.13.  synchronize·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to work or happen at the same time in a coordinated way·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The two brain systems synchronize during creative thinking.14.  creative·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: having the ability to make or imagine new things·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Art and writing require creative thinking.15.  execute·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to carry out or perform an action or plan·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We need a clear plan to execute the project.16.  logical·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: based on clear and reasonable thinking·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A logical argument is easy to understand.17.  imaginary·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: existing only in the mind; not real·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Children often have imaginary friends.18.  adolescent·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a young person between childhood and adulthood·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many adolescent changes happen in the brain.19.  prefrontal·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: related to the front part of the brain·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The prefrontal cortex controls decision-making.20.  navigation·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the process of finding your way or dealing with a situation·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Daydreaming helps with social navigation.

2026-03-25 困难

Why is it so hard to cure the common cold

Vocabulary1. clinical·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: relating to medical testing and treatment of patients.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The new drug is now in clinical trials.2. trial·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a test to find out if a drug or treatment works.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: She joined a trial for a new cold medicine.3. immune·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: protected against a disease.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Your body becomes immune to some viruses.4. immune system·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the system in your body that fights disease.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A strong immune system helps you avoid colds.5. infection·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a disease caused by germs entering the body.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The infection spread quickly through his lungs.6. replicate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to copy or make more of itself (used for viruses).·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Viruses replicate inside human cells.7. tissue·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the material that makes up organs in the body.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The virus can damage lung tissue.8. oxygen·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: gas we need to breathe and live.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Lungs take in oxygen for the body.9. symptom·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a sign of illness, like a cough or fever.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A runny nose is a common cold symptom.10. fever·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a higher body temperature when sick.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A fever helps your body fight viruses.11. inflammation·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: swelling and redness when the body fights infection.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Inflammation helps white blood cells reach the virus.12. vessel·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a tube carrying blood in the body.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Blood vessels widen during an infection.13. vaccine·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a substance that protects you from a disease.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A vaccine teaches the body to fight a virus.14. antiviral·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a drug used to treat viruses.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: They are developing a new antiviral for colds.15. subtype·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a smaller type within a larger group.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: There are many subtypes of rhinovirus.16. protective·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: giving protection or defense.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The vaccine did not provide protective immunity.17. molecule·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a very small particle of a substance.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Scientists design molecules to attack viruses.18. toxic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: harmful or poisonous.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The drug must not be toxic to human cells.19. mutate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to change in genetic structure.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Viruses mutate very quickly.20. eradicate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to completely destroy or get rid of something.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We eradicated smallpox with vaccines.

2026-03-25 困难

When does sleepwalking occur?

Vocabulary1. sleepwalking·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: The act of getting up and walking around while asleep.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Sleepwalking is more common in children than adults.2. somnambulism·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: The scientific term for sleepwalking.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Somnambulism usually happens during deep sleep.3. conscious·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Aware of one’s surroundings and actions.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: People who sleepwalk are not fully conscious.4. unconscious·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Not aware or responding to the environment.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: The brain remains partly unconscious during sleepwalking.5. trigger·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: To cause something to start or happen.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Stress can trigger an episode of sleepwalking.6. episode·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: A single event of an unusual or repeated condition.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Most sleepwalking episodes last only a few minutes.7. hormone·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: A chemical in the body that controls growth, sleep, etc.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Hormone changes can affect sleep patterns.8. disorder·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: A medical or mental health condition that is not normal.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Sleepwalking is considered a sleep disorder.9. hereditary·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Passed from parents to children through genes.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Sleepwalking can be hereditary.10. mechanism·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: A system or process that causes a natural reaction.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Scientists study the brain mechanisms behind sleepwalking.11. suppress·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: To stop or hold back an action or feeling.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: The brain normally suppresses muscle movement during sleep.12. muscle·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Body tissue that allows movement.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Sleepwalkers can control their muscles but not their mind.13. behaviour·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: The way a person acts or reacts.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Sleepwalking behaviour can be strange but harmless.14. diagnose·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: To identify a medical condition.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Doctors usually diagnose sleepwalking from descriptions.15. occur·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: To happen.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Sleepwalking tends to occur in the first hours of sleep.16. disturbance·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Something that interrupts normal function.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: A sleep disturbance may increase sleepwalking risk.17. psychological·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Related to the mind and mental processes.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Psychological stress is a common cause.18. neurological·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Related to the brain and nerves.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Research links sleepwalking to neurological activity.19. awake·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: Not asleep; conscious.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: A sleepwalker may not remember anything when awake.20. interpret·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: To explain the meaning of something.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Scientists are still trying to interpret why we sleepwalk.

2026-03-25 困难

Why do you keep procrastinating even when you feel terrible

Vocabulary1. procrastination·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: The act of delaying or postponing something.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Procrastination can make simple tasks feel impossible.2. negative·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: Expressing opposition or bad feelings; not positive.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Negative thoughts often lead to more procrastination.3. consequence·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A result or effect of an action or condition.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: You must face the consequences of delaying your work.4. irrational·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: Not based on clear or logical thinking.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: It is irrational to avoid work even when you know it hurts you.5. threat·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A danger or something that causes fear or stress.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Your brain sees hard tasks as a threat.6. amygdala·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: The part of the brain that processes fear and emotions.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The amygdala reacts when you feel stressed about work.7. emotion·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A strong feeling such as joy, anger, or fear.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Strong emotion can stop you from thinking clearly.8. hormone·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A chemical in the body that affects mood and behavior.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Stress hormones can make you want to run away from work.9. adrenaline·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A hormone that prepares the body for danger or stress.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Adrenaline increases when you feel panicked.10. panic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: Sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Panic can make you close your laptop and avoid work.11. inhibit·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: To hold back or prevent an action or feeling.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Stress can inhibit your ability to think clearly.12. regulate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: To control or keep something in balance.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: It is hard to regulate your emotions when you are stressed.13. impulse·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A sudden strong desire to do something.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: You may feel an impulse to check your phone instead of working.14. insecurity·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A feeling of not being good enough or safe.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Insecurity can make you afraid to start a difficult task.15. misconception·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A wrong idea or understanding about something.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A common misconception is that lazy people procrastinate.16. apathy·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Apathy is different from procrastination.17. self-esteem·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: Confidence in one’s own value or ability.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Low self-esteem can lead to more procrastination.18. shame·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Shame often comes after you procrastinate.19. temporarily·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: For a limited time; not permanently.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Procrastination relieves stress temporarily.20. sympathy·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Explanation: Feelings of care and understanding for others.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Self-sympathy can help you stop procrastinating.

2026-03-25 困难

How are pearls formed?

Vocabulary1.  oyster ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a shellfish that lives in salt water and can produce pearls·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Some oysters can make beautiful pearls inside their shells.2.  mollusk ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: an animal with a soft body, often with a shell, such as a snail or oyster·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Oysters, clams, and squid are all types of mollusks.3.  mantle ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a thin layer of tissue in mollusks that makes the shell·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The mantle of an oyster is responsible for creating pearls.4.  secrete ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: to produce and release a liquid substance·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The body secretes special proteins to help build the shell.5.  organic ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: related to living things and their structure·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Organic materials help form the structure of the shell.6.  matrix ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a structure that supports growth or organization·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The organic matrix acts like a framework for the shell.7.  calcium ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a chemical element important for bones and shells·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Fish and shellfish need calcium to build strong structures.8.  carbonate ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a compound containing carbon and oxygen·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Calcium carbonate is the main material in shells and pearls.9.  crystal ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a solid with a regular, repeating shape·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The shell is made of many tiny crystal layers.10.  aragonite ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a form of calcium carbonate found in pearls and inner shells·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Pearls are mostly made of aragonite.11.  calcite ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: another common form of calcium carbonate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The hard outer part of the shell is often calcite.12.  dissolve ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: to mix into a liquid and disappear·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Some minerals dissolve easily in ocean water.13.  acidic ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: having the qualities of an acid·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Very acidic water can harm sea animals’ shells.14.  iridescent ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: showing many bright colors that change with light·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Pearls have an iridescent shine.15.  parasite ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: an animal or plant that lives on another and harms it·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A small parasite can cause an oyster to make a pearl.16.  irritant ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: something that causes discomfort or reaction·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A grain of sand can be an irritant inside an oyster.17.  cocoon ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a covering that protects something growing inside·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The oyster covers the irritant with layers to form a cocoon.18.  compound ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: a substance made of two or more elements·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Water and salt are simple chemical compounds.19.  sediment ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: small pieces of rock or soil that sink to the bottom of water·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Sediment builds up on the ocean floor over time.20.  hydrothermal ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Definition: related to hot water in the earth’s crust·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Hydrothermal vents release minerals into the ocean.

2026-03-25 困难

How to create a better economy

Vocabulary1. economy ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The system by which a country’s money and goods are produced and used.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A stable economy helps people live better lives.2. economist ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: A person who studies or specializes in economics.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The economist suggested new ways to improve the country’s finances.3. growth ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many countries care too much about economic growth.4. metaphor ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: She used the metaphor of a healthy body to explain the economy.5. measure ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: To find the size, amount, or degree of something.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We try to measure economic activity with numbers.6. output ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The amount of goods or work produced.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Factory output increased last year.7. national income ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The total income earned by a nation’s people and businesses.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: National income is one way to judge economic health.8. GDP (gross domestic product)·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The total value of goods and services produced in a country.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many politicians focus on increasing GDP.9. welfare ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The health, happiness, and safety of people.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: GDP does not fully show people’s welfare.10. unpaid ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: Not receiving money for work or services.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many caring jobs are unpaid but very important.11. community ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The people living in one place or sharing common interests.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A strong community supports its members.12. resource ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: A supply of materials that can be used.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We must protect Earth’s natural resources.13. climate ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The general weather conditions of an area.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Climate change affects the whole planet.14. ecosystem ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: All living things and their environment functioning as a unit.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Pollution is damaging the ecosystem.15. collapse ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: To fall down or fail completely.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many species face collapse if we harm nature.16. emergency ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: A serious, dangerous situation needing immediate action.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We are facing a climate emergency.17. ecological ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: Relating to the environment and living things.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: We must reduce ecological damage.18. degradation ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The process of being damaged or destroyed.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Soil degradation makes farming harder.19. dignity ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: The state of being worthy of honor and respect.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Everyone should live with freedom and dignity.20. interdependence ·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> English definition: Dependence on each other.·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The world economy shows great interdependence.

2026-03-22 困难

The best way to apologize

Vocabulary1. complexity·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The complexity of the problem surprised everyone.2. compensate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to give something to make up for a wrong or loss·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We must compensate people for their trouble.3. accidental·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: happening by chance, not planned·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: It was an accidental mistake, not on purpose.4. defensive·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: trying to protect yourself from criticism·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: He became defensive when I asked about the error.5. rationalize·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to try to find reasons to make bad behavior seem okay·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Don’t rationalize your rude words.6. offend·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to make someone feel upset or hurt·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: I did not mean to offend you.7. recognize·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to accept or realize something is true·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: You must recognize your own mistake.8. acknowledge·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to accept or admit something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Please acknowledge that you were wrong.9. commitment·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a promise to do something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: I made a commitment to be there.10. regret·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to feel sorry about something you did·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: I regret missing her game.11. repair·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to fix or restore something damaged·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We need to repair our relationship.12. gesture·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: an action that shows feeling or intention·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A sincere apology is a kind gesture.13. symbolic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: representing a feeling or idea·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The gift was symbolic of his apology.14. victim·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a person harmed or hurt by someone else·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: You should understand how the victim feels.15. perspective·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a way of thinking about something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Try to see things from her perspective.16. responsibility·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the state of being accountable for something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Take responsibility for your actions.17. reconciliation·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the process of becoming friendly again·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Apology is the first step to reconciliation.18. regulate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to control or manage·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: You must regulate your emotions first.19. genuine·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: real and sincere·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: A genuine apology heals hurt feelings.20. unique·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: being the only one of its kind·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Every situation has its unique challenges.

2026-03-22 困难

Why do we want to pinch cute things?

Vocabulary1. aggressive·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: behaving in an angry, threatening way·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Some people feel aggressive when they see extremely cute things.2. phenomenon·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a fact or event that can be observed and studied·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Wanting to squeeze cute things is a common psychological phenomenon.3. characteristic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a typical feature or quality of someone or something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Big eyes and round cheeks are key characteristics of cuteness.4. reliable·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: able to be trusted or believed·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: This pattern is a reliable way to judge cuteness.5. stimulate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to make something active or more energetic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Cute images stimulate the brain’s reward areas.6. precise·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: exact and accurate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: The task required careful and precise movements.7. domesticate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to train an animal to live with humans·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Humans began to domesticate animals thousands of years ago.8. syndrome·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a group of symptoms or features that appear together·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Some animals show a domestication syndrome when raised by humans.9. embryonic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: related to the early stage of an embryo·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: These changes come from embryonic development.10. structure·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the way parts of something are arranged·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: The neural crest is an important embryonic structure.11. differentiate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to develop into a different type·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Stem cells can differentiate into many kinds of cells.12. inhibit·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to slow down or stop a process·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Stress can inhibit the growth of young animals.13. adrenal·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: related to the glands near the kidneys·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: The adrenal gland controls fear and stress.14. aggression·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: angry or violent behavior·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Domestication reduces fear and aggression.15. skull·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the bone structure that protects the brain·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Humans have a rounder skull than ancient relatives.16. subtle·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: not obvious or easy to notice·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: There are subtle differences between the two species.17. overload·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: too much of something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: Cute aggression comes from emotional overload.18. overwhelming·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: very great in amount or effect·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: The feeling of cuteness can be overwhelming.19. assume·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to think something is true without proof·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: We assume cute things need to be cared for.20. naive·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: simple and innocent, without experience·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Example: People often think cuteness is naive and harmless.

2026-03-22 困难

Why are beavers obsessed with dams?

Vocabulary1. remote·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: far away from where people live·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: They live in a remote village in the mountains.2. structure·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: something that has been built or made·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The bridge is a very strong structure.3. maintain·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to keep something in good condition·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: It is hard to maintain an old house.4. environment·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the natural world around us·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We should protect the environment.5. redesign·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to design something again in a new way·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: They want to redesign the city park.6. impressive·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: making you feel admiration·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: That is an impressive building.7. predator·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: an animal that hunts and eats other animals·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The lion is a dangerous predator.8. moderate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: neither too big nor too small·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We walked at a moderate speed.9. vegetation·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: plants in general·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The area has thick green vegetation.10. reinforce·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to make something stronger·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: We need to reinforce the wall.11. loyal·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: always supporting someone or something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Dogs are loyal animals.12. reconstruct·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to build something again·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: They will reconstruct the old bridge.13. territory·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: an area controlled by a person, animal or country·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: This is the wolf’s territory.14. mate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a partner for an animal·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The bird is looking for a mate.15. offspring·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a person’s or animal’s young·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The lioness protects her offspring.16. disperse·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to spread out or go in different directions·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The crowd began to disperse.17. regulate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to control something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: This system helps regulate the temperature.18. biodiversity·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the variety of plants and animals in an area·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Forests are important for biodiversity.19. groundwater·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: water under the ground·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many towns use groundwater for drinking.20. ecosystem·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: all living things and their environment·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The lake is a complex ecosystem.

2026-03-22 中等

Moral dilemma: Should we eradicate mosquitoes?

Vocabulary1. pathogen·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a microorganism that can cause disease·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Malaria is caused by a pathogen carried by mosquitoes.2. species·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a group of similar living things that can breed with each other·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Only a few species of mosquitoes spread deadly diseases.3. eliminate·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to remove or get rid of completely·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Scientists want to eliminate the most dangerous mosquitoes.4. genetic·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: related to genes and DNA·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: They are studying genetic changes in mosquitoes.5. engineering·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the design and building of things using scientific knowledge·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Genetic engineering lets scientists change insect DNA.6. technique·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a special way of doing something, especially in science·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: CRISPR is a powerful technique for editing genes.7. inherit·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to receive genes from parents·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Children inherit traits from their mother and father.8. genome·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the complete set of genes in a living thing·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The human genome has billions of DNA parts.9. random·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: without any plan or pattern·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Genes are mixed in a random way during reproduction.10. offspring·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the young of an animal or plant·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The offspring get DNA from both parents.11. modify·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to change something slightly·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Researchers modify mosquito genes in the lab.12. laboratory·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: a room or building used for scientific experiments·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: All tests are done in a safe laboratory.13. inject·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to put a liquid into something using a needle·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Scientists inject gene drives into mosquito eggs.14. sterile·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: not able to have babies·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The gene change makes female mosquitoes sterile.15. population·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: all the individuals of a type in an area·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: The mosquito population dropped quickly.16. implement·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to put a plan or system into use·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: It is risky to implement this technology in nature.17. resistance·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: the ability to fight against something·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Many mosquitoes have resistance to pesticides.18. ecosystem·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: all the living things and their environment in an area·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Removing mosquitoes could affect the ecosystem.19. ethical·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: relating to moral rules and right or wrong·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: This project raises many ethical questions.20. reverse·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Meaning: to change back to a previous state·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 9px;line-height: normal;font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Sentence: Scientists want a way to reverse the gene drive if needed.

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