英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1208 - 主要看气质

 Topic1-Ex-Olympian Deng Yaping Joins Faculty¹ amid ControversyThe appointment of former Olympic table tennis champion Deng Yaping as a part-time professor at China University of Political Science and Law has been finalized². The news has drawn³ criticism and accusation⁴ over Deng's academic qualifications and the appointment process itself. Do you think an Olympic champion is FIT to be a professor in one of the best law schools in China?

Topic2-Temperament⁵ is the FocusThe latest internet meme or internet fad⁶ is to post photos titled "temperament is the focus" on your WeChat moments, or friends circle. Is it a bit brainless? Is it just another fad?

Topic3-Post-grads Get Pregnant to Seek Advantage in Job HuntingBeijing Youth Daily has revealed that unmarried female graduates without children are facing a more difficult job hunting season this year. At the same time, more female graduates and even some undergraduates have decided⁷ to get pregnant and give birth to children during their university years. Why is that?

Topic4-7 Tips for Longevity⁸: Laughter and Good SleepLaugh more, get some sleep, and get a tetanus shot. These are only some tips that supposedly can keep you live longer. Round Table will discuss how to go the distance in the best shape possible.

1 faculty   

n.才能；学院，系；(学院或系的)全体教学人员

参考例句：

• He has a great faculty for learning foreign languages.他有学习外语的天赋。
• He has the faculty of saying the right thing at the right time.他有在恰当的时候说恰当的话的才智。

2 finalized   

vt.完成（finalize的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3 drawn   

v.拖，拉，拔出；adj.憔悴的，紧张的

参考例句：

• All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
• Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。

4 accusation   

n.控告，指责，谴责

参考例句：

• I was furious at his making such an accusation.我对他的这种责备非常气愤。
• She knew that no one would believe her accusation.她知道没人会相信她的指控。

5 temperament   

n.气质，性格，性情

参考例句：

• The analysis of what kind of temperament you possess is vital.分析一下你有什么样的气质是十分重要的。
• Success often depends on temperament.成功常常取决于一个人的性格。

6 fad   

n.时尚；一时流行的狂热；一时的爱好

参考例句：

• His interest in photography is only a passing fad.他对摄影的兴趣只是一时的爱好罢了。
• A hot business opportunity is based on a long-term trend not a short-lived fad.一个热门的商机指的是长期的趋势而非一时的流行。

7 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

8 longevity   

n.长命；长寿

参考例句：

• Good habits promote longevity.良好的习惯能增长寿命。
• Human longevity runs in families.人类的长寿具有家族遗传性。