英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable0919 - 退休爸妈依然忙！

 　　Topic1-Chinese cities public security ranking

　　A newly published blue book analyzes¹ and compares the public security situation in 35 major cities in China.

　　What type of cities is safer? What makes them safe? And what are the challenges we face?

　　Topic2-Elderly parent help grownup kid wash underwear, is it too much

　　A recent online post has shocked readers. As a 26-year-old man said his mother still helps him to wash his underwear today. The young man explained that he wanted to do it himself, but his mother couldn't stand the dirty laundry undone².

　　Is the mother overstepping? Or the grownup kid simply too spoilt?

　　Topic3-10 Things you can say to make someone's day

　　For most people, life has its share of disappointments. Fatigue³ from a demanding schedule, financial difficulties, a failed endeavor at work or school, health problems, difficulty getting along with a family member or friend--these are times when a person can feel frustrated⁴ and discouraged.

　　When you want to give someone a word of encouragement, here are 10 phrases to help bring new perspective to a discouraged person's life.

1 analyzes   

v.分析( analyze的第三人称单数 )；分解；解释；对…进行心理分析

参考例句：

• This approach analyzes management by studying experience usually through cases. 这个学派通常从实例获得经验，用以分析管理。 来自辞典例句
• The econometrician analyzes statistical data. 经济计量学者要分析统计材料。 来自辞典例句

2 undone   

a.未做完的，未完成的

参考例句：

• He left nothing undone that needed attention.所有需要注意的事他都注意到了。

3 fatigue   

n.疲劳，劳累

参考例句：

• The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey.这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。
• I have got over my weakness and fatigue.我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。

4 frustrated   

adj.挫败的，失意的，泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的过去式和过去分词 )；挫败；使受挫折；令人沮丧

参考例句：

• It's very easy to get frustrated in this job. 这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
• The bad weather frustrated all our hopes of going out. 恶劣的天气破坏了我们出行的愿望。 来自《简明英汉词典》