英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0929 - 微整形还是微毁容？

 Topic1-Partner but No MarriageWhen a senior citizen becomes single again, many have chosen to move in with a partner without getting married in China. What prompts them to make such a decision?

Topic2-Student Fined for SmokingA high school student in Yan'an has been fined 400 Yuan for causing air pollution on campus. What did he do? He smoked a ciggy in school. Is the fine reasonable?

Topic3-Dangerous Mini Plastic SurgeryChina is now the 3rd largest market in the world for cosmetic¹ surgery behind the United States and Brazil. Cosmetic injections are getting more and more popular. At the same time, complaints about bad injections and surgical² accidents shoot up. How did these mini plastic surgeries become dangerous?

Topic4-Kid Drives Car on RoadA video showing a 5-year-old kid driving skillfully on the road has garnered³ attention and criticism online. Are you shocked by this 5-year-old driver?

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Going to the gym isn't all about excising⁴ and muscle-building, as for some people, their favorite part is to judge. Wechat account Shameless lists the Top 5 Annoying People at the Gym!

1 cosmetic   

n.化妆品；adj.化妆用的；装门面的；装饰性的

参考例句：

• These changes are purely cosmetic.这些改变纯粹是装饰门面。
• Laughter is the best cosmetic,so grin and wear it!微笑是最好的化妆品，所以请尽情微笑吧！

2 surgical   

adj.外科的，外科医生的，手术上的

参考例句：

• He performs the surgical operations at the Red Cross Hospital.他在红十字会医院做外科手术。
• All surgical instruments must be sterilised before use.所有的外科手术器械在使用之前，必须消毒。

3 garnered   

v.收集并（通常）贮藏（某物），取得，获得( garner的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• Mr. Smith gradually garnered a national reputation as a financial expert. 史密斯先生逐渐赢得全国金融专家的声誉。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He has garnered extensive support for his proposals. 他的提议得到了广泛的支持。 来自辞典例句

4 excising   

v.切除，删去( excise的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The censor insisted on excising the passage from the film. 电影审查员坚持剪去影片的这一段。 来自辞典例句
• This contradiction embodied uncertain life value idea and excising state. 在这种矛盾冲突中又体现了不确定性的人生价值观和生存处境。 来自互联网