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autism 自闭症



Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old.[1] Autism involves many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not well understood. The two other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are Asperger syndrome, which lacks delays in cognitive development and language, and PDD-NOS, diagnosed when full criteria for the other two disorders are not met.

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mirage = 海市蜃楼
/mɪ 'rɑ:ʒ/  /mə 'rɑ:ʒ/  

A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects or the sky. Like a mirror, a mirage shows images of things which are elsewhere. In contrast to a hallucination(幻觉), a mirage is a real optical phenomenon which can be captured on camera,since light rays actually are refracted to form the false image at the observer's location.




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Enthusiasm 热心;热情;热忱



A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and desire to become involved in it.

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Mutant 突变型



Different in some way from others of the same kind because of a change in its genetic structure.

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tranquility = 宁静
/træŋ 'kwɪ lɪ ti/

Psychological research has highlighted why tranquility is important. Being in atranquil place allows people to relax, to escape from the stresses andstrains of everyday life and to “recharge their batteries”.



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yawn = 打呵欠
/jɔ:n/

The yawn reflex is often described as contagious(有感染力的): if one person yawns, this may cause another person to "sympathetically" yawn. Observing another person's yawning face (especially his/her eyes), evenreading, or thinking about yawning, can cause a person to yawn.

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Narcotic = 麻醉药品



A powerful illegal drug that affects the mind in a harmful way. Heroin and Cocaine are narcotics.

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camouflage = 伪装
/ˈkæ mə flɑ:ʒ/ = [wěizhuāng]                        

In nature, every advantage increases an animal's chances of survival, and therefore its chances of reproducing.  This simple fact has caused animal species to evolve a number of special adaptations that help them find food and keep them from becom­ing food. One of the most widespread and varied adaptations is natural camouflage, an animal's ability to hide itself from predator and prey.



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echo = 回音
/'ekəʊ/

When dealing with audible frequencies, the human ear cannot distinguish an echo from the original sound if the delay is less than 1/10 of a second. Thus, since the velocity of sound is approximately 343 m/s at a normal room temperature of about 20°C, the reflecting object must be more than 16.2 m from the sound source at this temperature for an echo to be heard by a person at the source.

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outcast = 被遗弃的人
/'aʊt kɑ:st/   美:/'aʊt kæst/

An outcast (also known as a social outcast, a reject, or a social reject), is a person who is rejected, and sometimes isolated, by society in general. Usually, a person is an outcast because they are unpopular, that is, they are generally disliked, or even hated by other people and have a low social status because of it.



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think tank = 智囊团
/'θɪŋk ,tæŋk/ = [zhìnánɡtuán]                        
A think tank (also called a policy institute) is an organization, institute, corporation, or group that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economy, science or technology issues, industrial or business policies, or military advice.

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kiosk = 售货亭
/'ki:  ɒsk/;   美: /'ki: ɑ:sk/ = [shòuhuòtíng]

In English-speaking countries, a kiosk is a booth with an open window on one side. Some vendors operate from kiosks, selling small, inexpensive consumables such as newspapers, magazines, lighters, street maps, cigarettes, and confections.



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kleptomania = 偷窃癖
/ˌklep təʊ 'meɪ niə/ = [tōu qiè pǐ]

Kleptomania is a very strong and uncontrollable desire to steal, especially without any need or purpose, usually considered to be a type of mental illness. People with this disorder are compelled to steal things, generally objects of little or no significant value, such as pens, paper clips, tape, traffic cones, signs, and small toys. Some kleptomaniacs may not even be aware that they have committed the theft.



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animal 动物

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Labyrinth = 迷宫
( læbə,rɪnθ )

A place where there are a lot of paths or passages and you can easily become lost. Complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost. An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.

( a labyrinth of dark caves)

               

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hibernation = 冬眠
/ˌhaɪ bə 'neɪ ʃən/

For most animals finding enough food in winter can be difficult when the main source of food like insects or green plants is in short supply.

Some animals solve this problem by hibernating. Hibernation is a deep sleep that helps them to save energy and survive the winter without eating much.

During hibernation the animal’s body temperature drops, and its heartbeat and its breathing slow down so that it does not use much energy.



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nostalgia = 怀旧
/nɒs 'tæl dʒə/

a feeling that a time in the past was good, or the activity of remembering a good time in the past and wishing that things had not changed

* He looked back on his university days with a certain amount of nostalgia.
* Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.
* Hearing that tune again filled him with nostalgia.

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agony = 极大的痛苦
/'ægənɪ/

extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:
* She lay there screaming in agony.
* I was in an agony of suspense.
* We've both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened.