今天我们要学的词是 high point。High point 意思是高潮，顶峰。The game was a nail biter. It's definitely the high point of the season. 这场比赛扣人心弦，绝对是本赛季最棒的一场。Lighting of the Christmas tree push...
今天我们要学的词是 identity。Identity 有个性，个体，个人身份的意思。identity theft 身份盗用。有统计数字显示，As many as 9 million Americans have their identity stolen each year. 美国每年有多达900万人身份...
今天我们要学的词是 questionable。Questionable 意思是有问题的，尚未确定的。The quarterback hurt his knee in the first quarter. His return to the game is questionable. 美式足球四分位比赛第一节膝盖受伤，能不能继...
今天我们要学的词是 preterm。 Preterm 没到预产期的，也就是我们常说的早产。For the fifth consecutive year, the preterm birthrate in the USA continued its steady downward trend. 美国早产出生率连续第五年平稳下降。...
今天我们要学的词是 headhunter。Headhunter 猎头。Headhunters are usually people who are experienced in sales, marketing, and telemarketing. 当猎头的往往是那些具备一定销售，推销和电话推销经验的人。Most headhunte...
今天我们要学的词是 repercussion。Repercussion 意思是反响，反应。11月12到18号是美国的防止困倦驾车周。在美国，40%以上的人都说，很少能睡个好觉。When they hit the road, sleep deprivation can have serio...
今天我们要学的词是 reserve。Reserve 做为形容词，是后备的意思。Israel is preparing to mobilize 30,000 reserve troops. 以色列正准备动员三万预备役。The British defense secretary proposed to allow reserve soldiers to...
今天我们要学的词是 closed-door。Closed-door 形容词，闭门的。A deal was finally reached through closed-door negotiations. 闭门谈判终于达成了协议。The closed-door meeting was canceled at the last minute. 这次闭门会议召...
今天我们要学的词是 self-gifting。Self-gifting 自己买礼物送给自己。近年来在美国，Self-gifting has been gaining popularity. 自己给自己买礼物变得越来越流行。美国全国零售业协会的调查显示，People a...
今天我们要学的词是 self-centered。Self-centered 自我为中心的。Researches show the belief that Gen Y as a group are self-centered and unwilling to sacrifice is just wrong. 有研究显示，80后一代人完全以自我为中心，不愿...
今天我们要学的词是 well-being。Well-being名词，指的是健康，快乐，蓬勃发展的一种良好状态。Work-related stress can put a dent on a person's overall well-being. 工作压力会影响到一个人的整体健康和心情。...
今天我们要学的词是 nonprofit。Nonprofit 做为名词，意思是非盈利性机构。The financial crisis dealt a blow to the nation's nonprofits. 金融危机使美国的非盈利性机构受到了打击。最新报道显示，YMCA came up...
今天我们要学的词是 respondent。 Respondent受访者，受调查者。内华达州开车打电话发短信的人变少了，政府有什么灵丹妙药吗？Survey respondents say it's because of a ban on texting or talking on the phone whil...
今天我们要学的词是 flash sale。Flash sale 是限时抢购，也叫闪购。有研究显示，Accessories are among the most sought after items on flash sale sites. 闪购网站上，服装配饰属于最抢手的商品。Flash sale web site...
今天我们要学的词是 in the know。In the know 意思是随时了解情况。He's a political junkie. He even has apps on his cell phone about the presidential election to keep himself in the know. 他特别关心政治，手机上都下载了总...
