seemingly
Here's some other seemingly neutral language with positive associations.
appearing to be true but not being true or certain
fork truck
叉式卡车
Gabelstapler
azalea /əˈzeɪljə/
杜鹃
I've been trying to set aside an hour a day, but I'm finding it difficult.
capsule /ˈkæpsəl/
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a very small container that is filled with medicine and swallowed whole
a small part of a spacecraft that is separate from the rest of the spacecraft and that is where people live and work
pat /ˈpæt/
Don’t forget to give yourself a pat on the shoulder and smile
to lightly touch (someone or something) with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort
furnace /ˈfɚnəs/
Lost momentum is putting it nicely. LOL. The ball is in my court.
I’ll fire up the furnace and work towards having a good base of content for us to review at the beginning of September.
shall we continue working on this in September possibly? It seems we lost momentum a bit
check off
Every time you reach a milestone, check it off on your timeline. If you fail to hit a deadline, try to work out why.
tick or otherwise mark an item on a list to show that it has been dealt with.
"check off each assignment as you complete it"
hitch
Of course, no journey goes by without a hitch. There are always bumps along the way.
a hidden problem that makes something more complicated or difficult to do
bump
There are always bumps along the way.
an area of skin that is raised because it was hit, injured, etc.
a small raised area on a surface
relentlessly
Don't beat yourself up by focusing relentlessly on the negatives, but assess your performance honestly and clear-sightedly.
remaining strict or determined
resume /rɪˈzuːm/
I just met with KG, and we are good to resume this project for China's bracket header change.
to begin again after stopping
weigh in on
If you weigh in on a plan, decision, or discussion, you add your advice or comments to it. If someone weighs in at a particular weight, for example before competing in a sports competition, their weight is measured at that amount.
Paraphrasing and simplifying
In other words, Europe became more like one country.
The member states basically gave up their individual currencies.
To put it another way, Europe became a powerful player in the global economy.
Elaborating
To be more specific, you would have seen a different currency in every country.
What this meant was, doing business became much easier.
To elaborate, regional trade agreements have become more the norm than exception.
renowed
known or talked about by many people; famous.
tenacity
顽强
Ausdauer
fibrillation
vein and artery
occlude
vein /ˈveɪn
artery /ˈɑɚtəri/
he might have died by September ... within a few months ....
bypass /ˈbaɪˌpæs/
check-ups
ultrasonic /ˌʌltrəˈsɑːnɪk/
ultrasound /ˈʌltrəˌsaʊnd/
房颤
propylthiouracil (ˌprəʊpɪlˌθaɪəʊˈjʊərəsɪl
hyperthyroidism (ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm
thyrotoxic crisis (ˌθaɪrəʊˌtɒksɪˈk)
丙硫氧嘧啶
a white crystalline water-insoluble substance with an intensely bitter taste, used in medicine to treat hyperthyroidism.
甲狀腺功能亢進症(Hyperthyroidism),簡稱甲亢 overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat
甲狀腺風暴 Thyroid storm (thyrotoxic crisis): Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition that happens when your thyroid suddenly produces and releases large amounts of thyroid hormone.
It is beyond belief
not capable of being believed : too extraordinary to be believed. events that are beyond belief.
tackle
The classic way students are taught to approach tests is to tackle the easiest problems first.
to deal with (something difficult)
But steel yourself to pull away within the first minute or two, if you get stuck or you get a sense so you might not be on the right track.
to make (yourself) ready for something difficult or unpleasant : to fill (yourself) with determination and courage
unsettled
feeling nervous, upset, or worried : not comfortable
getting bogged down
to become so involved in something that you cannot do anything else
swift
While you're waiting for a steak to fry, you can swiftly slice the tomato garnish and turn to season the soup, and then stir the sizzling onions
garnish
season
stir /ˈstɚ/
sizzling
happening or done quickly or immediately
to put something on (food) as a decoration — usually + with
to add salt, pepper, spices, etc., to (something) to give it more flavor
to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object
very hot
facet
a part or element of something
deliberately
consciously and intentionally; on purpose
right hemisphere ischemic stroke
hemisphere /ˈhɛməˌsfiɚ/
Ischemia is a condition in which blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted or reduced in a part of the body.
perceptual
relating to the ability to interpret or become aware of something through the senses.
感知性
kawasaki disease
川崎症
小儿麻痹症
thus
in this way or manner : like this 因此
reciprocate /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
to do (something) for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you 回报
Ultimately
归根结底
Simply put
简单地说
overturn the tariff
推翻关税
opposed /əˈpoʊzd/
[more opposed; most opposed] : not agreeing with or approving of something or someone
sacred /ˈseɪkrəd/
圣洁的
remainder /rɪˈmeɪndɚ/
For the remainder of the year, we will continue to be impacted by declining COVID-19 sales in both divisions and as such our outlook remains that Group sales will decline in the low single digit range in 2023.
the remainder : the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
desperation
What I found is when at of desperation, or just because I needed a break or whatever, I stopped grinding on it and I went off an I did something else
grind on
a strong feeling of sadness, fear, and loss of hope
to continue for a long time — used to describe something unpleasant
make headway
I can’t make headway on it.
bang
keep banging my head against the concrete wall
to move forward or make progress
to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
allude to (something or someone)
Just alluding to some of these same life issues, sometimes my husband and I, …
: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
Front door wreath
A mama bird found a home in my front door wreath.
Der Kranz, das Gebinde 绝望
oddball
juvenile /ˈʤuːvəˌnajəl/
delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
There weren’t many options for oddball juvenile delinquents
delinquency /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
a person who behaves in strange or unusual ways
怪人
a young person : a person who is not yet old enough to be legally considered an adult
少年
a young person who regularly does illegal or immoral things
crimes or other morally wrong acts : illegal or immoral behavior especially by young people
myelin sheath
insulation
Myelin is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. This myelin sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells. If myelin is damaged, these impulses slow down
a material or substance that is used to stop heat, electricity, or sound from going into or out of something : a material that insulates something 隔热材料
perseverance /ˌpɚsəˈvirəns/
the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult
毅力
abundant /əˈbʌndənt/
existing or occurring in large amounts 丰富的
upbeat
positive and cheerful
blind spot
an area around a car, truck, etc., that the driver cannot see
veer off
to begin to go in the wrong direction.
They have got to protect domestic industries
You use have got to when you are saying that something is necessary or must happen in the way stated.
deteriorate /dɪˈtirijəˌreɪt/
[no object] : to become worse as time passes
washout /ˈwɑːʃˌaʊt/
a complete failure
naturalist
a person who studies plants and animals as they live in nature 自然学家
flunk a test
to get a failing grade in (something, such as an examination or course) : fail
barb
On the other hand, if you flunk a test, you also may encounter critics who throw more barbs, saying you don’t have what it takes.
a clever insult or criticism
contrary
contrariness
Use your natural contrariness to defy the always present prejudices from other about what you can accomplish
矛盾
debunk
The "imposter syndrome" involves an old psychological theory involving acting out your fears. Researchers have recently debunked the theory.
to show that something (such as a belief or theory) is not true
assimilate
: to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used 吸收
exasperate /ɪgˈzæspəˌreɪt/
to make (someone) very angry or annoyed 激怒
defy /dɪˈfaɪ/
refuse to obey 违抗
undercut
It’s important to learn to switch on an occasional cool dispassion that helps you to not only focus what you’re trying to learn, but also to tune people out if you discover that their interessts lie in undercutting you.
to make (something) weaker or less effective : undermine
genuine /ˈʤɛnjəwən/
actual, real, or true
pinch
to squeeze or press (something) together with your thumb and finger
tug
an act of pulling on something
wary
not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
谨慎的
Researchers have recently debunked the theory.
tune out
There was a loud group at the restaurant, but we were able to tune them out.
to stop paying attention to what other people are saying or doing
penetration testing
A penetration test (pen test) is an authorized simulated attack performed on a computer system to evaluate its security. Penetration testers use the same tools, techniques, and processes as attackers to find and demonstrate the business impacts of weaknesses in a system.
Informal and formal signposts
The two countries have different levels of tariffs, so it's not a level playing field.
The two countries have different levels of tariffs. Therefore, it's not a level playing field.
Signposts are words or phrases that help logically organize what you're trying to say.
What I mean is, we don't know how it will end.
To clarify, we just don't know what the outcome will be.
You have to remember it would be expensive.
It's also worth noting it would be more costly.
We've sure been at a trade disadvantage for a long time!
As a matter of fact, we've been at a trade disadvantage for quite some time!
Instead of protecting dying industries, why don't we try to become more competitive?
Rather than protecting dying industries, why don't we try to become more competitive?
staple
There was a time in the early part of the 19th century when many people in Britain couldn’t afford even this stale food.
Heftklammer
an important food that is eaten very often, Grundnahrungsmittel 主食
tariff /ˈterəf/
关税
overhear
to hear (something that was said to another person) by accident
commodity /kəˈmɑːdəti/
商品
liaison /ˈliːjəˌzɑːn/
Decides about the liaison manager for the coordination of translations in cooperation with RLS
a person who helps organizations or groups to work together and provide information to each other
delve
to search for information about something
In one, scientists delved into the lives, DNA and cognition of thousands of people to show that regular exercise leads to much sharper thinking.
strenuous /ˈstrɛnjəwəs/
exertion /ɪgˈzɚʃən/
quintuple /kwɪnˈtʌpəl/
requiring or showing great energy and effort
physical or mental effort
to become five times bigger in value or number
Researchers found that just six minutes of strenuous exertion quintupled production of a neurochemical known to be essential for lifelong brain health.
bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/
to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)
BDNF: brain-derived neurotrophic factor, ften referred to as “Miracle-Gro” for the brain.
BDNF prompts the creation and maturation of new brain cells and synapses. It bulks up brains.
soar /ˈsoɚ/
But during and after the six minutes of hard, fast pedaling, lactate soared and so did BDNF.
lactate
to increase very quickly in amount or price
乳酸盐
in lieu of /ˈluː/
in place of : instead of
glioblastoma
Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma face an average survival rate of less than one year so time is critical for patients fighting brain cancer.
胶质母细胞瘤
das Glioblastom
amplify
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to make (something) stronger
trailblazer
trailblazing
a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular
Vorreiter
bahnbrechend
solicitation
招标
assertion:
I certainly didn't agree with her assertions on that.
I'm having a hard time believing what he said about the environment.
I am of his opinion.
I don’t think how he can claim what he said.
I totally with the points he made
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
spark
ignite /ɪgˈnaɪt/
火花
to set (something) on fire : to cause (something) to burn : light
DCMM点燃 "成为变革 "的火花
breeze
There is now extremely impressive software that has made my purchases and payments a breeze.
[count] : a gentle wind
a light/gentle/cool breeze
The flag fluttered in the breeze.
2 [singular] informal : something that is easy to do
The test was a breeze.
on balance
Writers may at first appear to be objective, but on balance reveal their actual opinions by spending more time on one side of an issue.
phrase. You can say on balance to indicate that you are stating an opinion after considering all the relevant facts or arguments. On balance he agreed with Christine.
false /ˈfɑːls/
not true or accurate
假的
altering
改变
intimately related
intimate: having a very close relationship
arsenic /ˈɑɚsənɪk/
砒霜
砷
Arsen
addiction
a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble)
ravage /ˈrævɪʤ/
to damage or harm (something) very badly
down v.-
to eat or drink (something) especially quickly
uncanny
Bill Clinton is uncanny in his ability to remember people’s names.
strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand
handy
very useful or helpful
preventative /prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
preventative measures
noun, plural preventatives [count]
cue
提示
fend off procratination
挡住
willpower
the ability to control yourself
delug of information
deluge /ˈdɛlˌjuːʤ/: a large amount of things that come at the same time
harness
驾驭
rewire
to put new electrical wires in (a building, machine, etc.)
indulge /ɪnˈdʌlʤ/
to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure
纵容
utterly
complete and total
彻底地
divert /dəˈvɚt/
to change the direction or use of (something)
转移
savor
to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible
品尝
frivolous
silly and not serious
无聊的
spur /ˈspɚ/
to encourage (someone) to do or achieve something
drudgery /ˈdrʌʤəri/
boring, difficult, or unpleasant work
underpin /ˌʌndɚˈpɪn/
to strengthen or support (something) from below
支撑
reasonably /ˈriːzn̩əbli/
to a fair or moderate degree : fairly
grapple /ˈgræpəl/
to try to solve a problem : to deal with a problem — + with
lurk
to be in a hidden place
gauge/ˈgeɪʤ/
an instrument that is used for measuring something
衡量标准
With this in mind, we are gathering information to help us gauge where we need to make changes.
leisure /ˈliːʒɚ/ Brit /ˈlɛʒə/
time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do
serendipity /ˌserənˈdɪpəti/
偶然性
Disagreement and objection
Here are some ways you can soften disagreement to avoid conflict. First, before disagreeing, acknowledge that you understand the other person's opinion
I hear you, but I'm not going, OK?
I see where you're coming from, but I'm just not interested.
I get your point, but I'm going to invest anyway.
If you hear strong objections to one of your ideas, you can reply by giving a reminder of an important point or fact:
I hear you. But I can't ignore the fact that I've got too much stuff.
I hear you on that.
If you expect disagreement, you can make it clear that you're just offering your perspective.
Well, the way I see it, you just need to wait.
Oh, it looked like a good prospect – for me, at least.
All I'm saying is take a closer look at this investment.
I see. The only thing is, the price has been rising for the last year.
vast
very great in size, amount, or extent
Will you update the clients?
positive form of update
keen
very excited about and interested in somethingd
rosary
念珠
contemplate
to think deeply or carefully about (something)
I would love to play along
我很想一起玩
cliché
陈词滥调
demean
to cause (someone or something) to seem less important or less worthy of respect
trajectory /trəˈʤɛktəri/
often used figuratively to describe a process of change or development that leads toward a particular result
轨迹
upheaval /ˌʌpˈhiːvəl/
a major change or period of change that causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
don my running gear
What does Don mean slang?
Don means to put on or dress in clothing
Do you need running gear?
Proper running shoes and a correctly fitting sports bra for women are the most important pieces of kit you'll need, w
anticipation
预测
mere days later
mere: used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.
on par with
相当于
unappealing
not attractive or appealing
drawn to something
被吸引到
distasteful
not pleasant or enjoyable
friction
摩擦力
lather
tiny bubbles formed from soap mixed with water
起泡
delightful
令人愉快的
regression
倒退
anomaly /əˈnɑːməli/
something that is unusual or unexpected : something anomalous
retention
the act of keeping someone or something
保留
AI moonshot
85% of all AI projects fail
A moonshot is a project that is considered very difficult or impossible to implement. In the context of AI scenarios, this means that they are not feasible with AI or can be accompanied by ethical or social problems.
revenue
money that is made by or paid to a business or an organization
收入
privacy advocate
Instantaneous electronic records have caused alarm among privacy advocates.
隐私倡导者
cite
to mention (something) especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion
引述
degradation
the act or process of damaging or ruining something
退化
momentum
The idea of cashless societies has been gaining momentum.
the strength or force that something has when it is moving
势头
intriging
Nelson Dellis is one of the most intriguing people, I know.
extremely interesting
far-fetched
Some people say the idea of a completely cashless society is still far-fetched.
not likely to happen or be true
conspiracy
However, the thing I find far-fetched is the idea of a government conspiracy to watch us more closely to make sure we pay tax on every transaction and to control our lives.
the act of secretly planning to do something that is harmful or illegal
an injection of capital
A capital injection is an investment of capital into a project, company, or investment, typically in the form of cash, equity, or debt. Oftentimes, the word injection implies that the company or organization receiving funding may be in financial distress.
exploit
The policy is to exploit more natural resources.
to get value or use from (something)
debt /ˈdɛt/
an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc
burst
A property bubble bursting started the recession.
to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way
symptomatic
This trend is symptomatic of a loss of our freedoms.
symptom
relating to or showing symptoms of a disease
showing the existence of a particular problem — usually + of
a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present
acquire
acquisition
to get (something) : to come to own (something)
获得
the act or process of gaining skill, knowledge, etc.
retain
to continue to have or use (something) : keep
formidable /ˈfoɚmədəbəl/
They can retain their intelligence, even a formidable way for solving complex math problems, of that was a skill they’d had before.
very powerful or strong
faulty /ˈfɑːlti/
having a mistake, fault, or weakness
有缺陷
superficial
concerned only with what is obvious or apparent
表面上的
whiz
In some sense, when you whiz throught a homework or test question and don’t go back to check your work, you’re acting a litle like a person who’s refusing to use parts of your brain.
to move quickly while making a buzzing or humming sound
devil’s advocate
a person who expresses a contentious opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments.
plump
having a full, rounded shape
饱满的
rocky slopes
坎坷的泥沼
encapsulate /ɪnˈkæpsəˌleɪt/
to show or express the main idea or quality of (something) in a brief way囊括
胶囊
steep
very high
The price is very steep.
profound
amnesic
He had become profoundly amnesic
having or showing great knowledge or understanding
suffering from a partial loss of memory.
guaranteed /ˌgerənˈtiːd/
protected or promised by a guarantee
facilitated
to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)
custom
customs [plural]
an action or way of behaving that is usual and traditional among the people in a particular group or place
taxes or fees that are paid to the government when goods come into or go out of a country — often used before another noun
concise
Good informative writing has a neutral tone and starts with a concise, introductory paragraph that clearly identifies the topic.
using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information
concussion
an injury to the brain that is caused by something hitting the head very hard
脑震荡
dendrite
A dendrite (tree branch) is where a neuron receives input from other cells. Dendrites branch as they move towards their tips, just like tree branches do, and they even have leaf-like structures on them called spines.
树枝状细胞
synapse
the place where a signal passes from one nerve cell to another
突触(synapse):两个神经元之间或神经元与效应器细胞之间相互接触、并借以传递信息的部位。
dormant /ˈdoɚmənt/
not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active
休眠
neurons
神经元
glial cells
astrocyte
The astrocyte is the most abundant glial cell in the human brain.
神经胶质细胞
(GLEE-ul sel) Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should. The types of glial cells include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells. Also called neuroglia.
星形胶质细胞是人脑中最丰富的胶质细胞。
abundant: existing or occurring in large amounts
In this video, we’re going to delve deeper into memory.
深入研究
hawthorn /ˈhɑːˌθoɚn/
a type of bush or small tree with white or pink flowers and small red fruits
der Weißdorn, der Rotdorn
mnemonic /nɪˈmɑːnɪk/
something (such as a word, a sentence, or a song) that helps people remember something (such as a rule or a list of names)
laden /ˈleɪdn̩/
loaded heavily with something : having or carrying a large amount of something
Medicine is laden with memorable mnemonics.
carpal bone
腕骨
conjure /ˈkɑːnʤɚ/
It takes a bit of time to conjure up a solid mental image.
to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic
a magician who conjures live doves from silk scarves
— usually + up
In the movie she has the power to conjure up storms, fires, and earthquakes.
变出
gimmick /ˈgɪmɪk/
Purists might sniff that using oddball memorization gimmicks isn’t really learning, but research has shown that students who use these kind of tricks outperform those who don’t.
a method or trick that is used to get people's attention or to sell something
噱头
humdrum /ˈhʌmˌdrʌm/
not interesting : dull, boring, and ordinary
evocative
bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the mind
诱发性的
mule
bray /ˈbreɪ/
an animal that has a horse and a donkey as parents
to make the loud sound that a donkey makes
density
密度
Spermidin
Spermidin ist ein körpereigenes Polyamin(多胺), welches zur Erhaltung der Gesundheit beiträgt und die Funktionsfähigkeit des Körpers unterstützt. Mit zunehmendem Alter nimmt der Spermidingehalt in unserem Körper jedoch ab, daher sollte auf eine spermidinreiche Ernährung geachtet werden.
精氨酸
Gute Spermidin-Quellen: Käse, Pilze, Hülsenfrüchte
Champignons und Kräutersaitlinge.
Weizenkeime und Pinienkerne.
Äpfel, Grapefruit und Weintrauben.
Reifer Käse.
Sojabohnen und Kichererbsen.
spacial/spatial
The Collins English Dictionary also lists spacial as a variant of spatial, so does the Oxford Advanced. Spatial is then the prefered option and spacial an acceptable alternative.
a fleeting thought
a thought that quickly passes or disappears.
I just had another f.t
A f. t. interrupted my concentration ...
I just had a f. t; I have to ignore this.
a-synch-ro-nous
synch-ro-nous
a-synch-ro-nous learning -- not at the same time ...
synch-ro-nous -- many people on line at the same time; live;
pneumonia /nʊˈmoʊnjə/
肺炎
diarrhea
or chiefly British diarrhoea /ˌdajəˈriːjə/
腹泻
shelter
a structure that covers or protects people or things
庇护所
gratify
gratification
to make (someone) happy or satisfied
满足感
hindrance /ˈhɪndrəns/
阻碍
cellular ion balance
What does ionic balance mean?
The range of unbalance between the positive ions and negative ions is called ion balance. If the charged electrostatic potential of a device is 20 V, an ionizer with an ion balance of more than ±20 V may break the device due to reverse charging.
离子平衡是什么意思?
正离子和负离子之间的不平衡范围被称为离子平衡。如果一个设备的带电静电电位是20V,离子平衡超过±20V的电离器可能会因反向充电而损坏设备。
ion /ˈaɪˌɑːn/
离子
an atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative electric charge from losing or gaining one or more electrons
nutrient /ˈnuːtrijənt/
营养素
Exponent
Times a number is multiplied by itself
Ten to the fourth times ten to the fifth is equal to ten to the ninth
Ingrained
根深蒂固的
Repertoire
全部技能
Imposter
Imposter syndrome
冒名顶替
compelling /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention
retina /ˈrɛtənə/
compelling new data for Vabysmo for patients with retinal vein occlusion
the sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that receives images and sends signals to the brain about what is seen
视网膜
ovarian cancer
卵巢癌
craft
工艺
Chime in
to add (one's comment or opinion) to a conversation or discussion that one has been listening to. He kept chiming in with his opinions.
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