英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable0918 - 世纪难题：今天吃啥？

 　　Topic1-WePhone boss leapt to his death over divorce 'despair'

　　The death of a successful programmer has outraged¹ the public for the potential risks of matchmaking websites. The man was allegedly lied to and blackmailed² by his ex-wife whom he met through a dating app.

　　And what are the potential risks of dating websites?

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　　Topic2-Why is "what to eat" the biggest question for Chinese young people

　　What's the question you ask yourself everyday and keeps you pondering?

　　According to a psychology³ blog, regardless of your line of work, sunrise and sunset, 'what to eat' is the top question young people ask themselves most frequently everyday.

　　"What should I have for breakfast? For lunch? For dinner? What should I have for my late night snack?"

　　Food not only satisfies our appetite but also reflects our lifestyle. How we consume our meals is fused into our daily experiences, establishes a connection between the palate and emotion, and plays a vital role in the construction of our memories.

1 outraged   

a.震惊的，义愤填膺的

参考例句：

• Members of Parliament were outraged by the news of the assassination. 议会议员们被这暗杀的消息激怒了。
• He was outraged by their behavior. 他们的行为使他感到愤慨。

2 blackmailed   

胁迫，尤指以透露他人不体面行为相威胁以勒索钱财( blackmail的过去式 )

参考例句：

• He was blackmailed by an enemy agent (into passing on state secrets). 敌特威胁他（要他交出国家机密）。
• The strikers refused to be blackmailed into returning to work. 罢工者拒绝了要挟复工的条件。

3 psychology   

n.心理，心理学，心理状态

参考例句：

• She has a background in child psychology.她受过儿童心理学的教育。
• He studied philosophy and psychology at Cambridge.他在剑桥大学学习哲学和心理学。