英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0123 - 回家，这些“春运神器”你备好了吗？

Topic 1-Solo-living youths on the rise in China

 

China has lately witnessed an increase of so-called "empty-nest youth" that young people who live alone away from the family home. Latest report found that solo-living makes youths feel extra lonely in comparison to peers¹.

 

Topic 2-Your tips and tricks for Spring Festival travel

 

As the Spring Festival approaches, the world's largest movement of people is already underway. Today, we will talk about some tips and tricks that can make your way home easier during this crowded and arduous² time for traveling.

 

Topic 3-Can stress cause overweight?

 

You probably know, being an adult is not easy. Life could be filled with points of stress which derives³ from career choices, work performance, finances⁴, relationships even house chores.

 

Also, you may have heard that stress can affect your body in many ways and that your waistline is a particularly notable⁵ victim of stress. Sadly, scientists say this is true. There are several ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain.                          

1 peers   

n.同等的人，贵族vi.凝视，窥视vt.与…同等，封为贵族v.凝视( peer的第三人称单数 )；盯着看；同等；比得上

参考例句：

• She enjoys the respect of her peers. 她受到同侪的尊敬。
• She peers into my eyes. 她盯着我的眼睛。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 arduous   

adj.艰苦的，费力的，陡峭的

参考例句：

• We must have patience in doing arduous work.我们做艰苦的工作要有耐性。
• The task was more arduous than he had calculated.这项任务比他所估计的要艰巨得多。

3 derives   

v.得到( derive的第三人称单数 )；（从…中）得到获得；源于；（从…中）提取

参考例句：

• English derives in the main from the common Germanic stock. 英语主要源于日耳曼语系。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He derives his income from freelance work. 他以自由职业获取收入。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 finances   

n.(pl.)财源，资产

参考例句：

• I need a professional to sort out my finances. 我需要专业人士为我管理财务。
• The company's finances are looking a bIt'shaky. 这个公司的财政情况看来有点不稳定。

5 notable   

adj.值得注意的，著名的；n.名人，要人

参考例句：

• His achievement is very notable.他的成就是非常显著的。
• He wrote and published the essay under notable's name.他假托名人写文章发表。