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什么动物能钻过它嘴巴一样大 小的洞？

日本胶囊酒店

What Animal Can Fit Through A Hole As Big As Its Mouth? | 10

Capsule Hotel In Japan | 05

中国南方人和北方人有什么 不同？ What Is The Difference Between Southern Chinese And Northern Chinese?| 15

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Editor's Note Hello everyone, I am Amy Xu, the editor-in-chief of this magazine. The six articles brought to you in this issue cover multiple perspectives from society to science, from animals to artificial intelligence.

What animal can fit through a hole the size of its mouth? This question alone is surprising. But this animal is real, and in addition to this skill, it has other magical skills.

Equally amazing are Japanese hotels. In this hotel, guests stay in capsule rooms. Don’t worry about the business of this store, because they are very popular with locals!

There are many differences between Chinese and Japanese. In fact, there are many differences between southern Chinese and northern Chinese. If you want to know more about China, this article can help you a lot.

China is a big country, and people in different places are also very different. But the same thing is that eating is a very important thing for Chinese people. Go read "About A Meal" and you will know how important eating is to Chinese people.

For humans and animals, the natural ecological environment is very important. However, from last year to this year, the temperature of the earth has increased a lot. why? What specific impact will this have on us?

It has to be said that humans are indeed magical creatures. The release of ChatGPT last year shocked all mankind, but this year, the launch of Sora has brought a new wave of technology.

What happens next? We look forward to it together.

The above is the summary of this issue. I believe they will bring you a new reading experience.

Amy Xu TMM | 01

CONTENT

ARTS AND SCIENCES What Animal Can Fit Through A Hole As Big As Its Mouth?

10

什么动物能钻过它嘴巴一样大小的洞？ ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES What Is The Difference Between Southern Chinese And Northern Chinese?

15

中国南方人和北方人有什么不同？ CONTEMPORARY LIFE Capsule Hotel In Japan

日本胶囊酒店

05

STORY About A Meal

一顿饭能解决的事

31

BUSINESS OBSERVATION Sora, Let Everyone Be A Director

，让每个人都可以做导演

Sora

26

ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY The Earth Continues To Heat Up

地球又变热了？

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21

friends 莉莉

艾米

Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.

Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures.

She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.

达达

凯文

Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.

Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

日 本 胶 囊 酒 店

Capsule Hotel In Japan

Intermediate level 2 5 Mins

Curious about Japan's capsule hotels? Ever wondered what it's like to stay in one?This piece introduces you to the 9 Hours Capsule Hotel, a sleek and innovative retreat where each compact capsule room offers a cozy haven for a nine-hour stay. Discover separate spaces for men and women, communal work areas, and spacious bathing facilities. With rates beginning at just 2000 Japanese yen per night, these capsule hotels epitomize contemporary Japanese culture, offering budget-friendly accommodation with a touch of style and convenience. Ready to experience the charm of Japan's capsule hotels?

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

： 胶囊酒店的特点是什么？ Q2： 酒店里都有哪些设施？ Q1

在日本，很多人都喜欢住胶囊酒店。胶囊酒店的特点是空间小、设施全、价格便宜。 它一般都建在人多的地方，像是商场或者机场附近。酒店附近的交通都很方便。 日本为什么有这么多胶囊酒店呢？因为日本人的工作很忙，工作量非常多，他们经常 工作到很晚。这时地铁已经不开了，日本车费又高，因此住价格便宜的胶囊酒店是上 班人最好的选择。 下面，我来介绍一个非常好的胶囊酒店，大家如果有机会去到日本，也可以选择去体 验一下。 日本的9小时胶囊酒店，是最有设计感的胶囊酒店之一。为什么叫9小时呢？因为在酒 店的人们会用1个小时洗脸刷牙、1个小时休息和7个小时睡觉，加起来一共9小时。 TMM | 06

酒店里，每个胶囊房间大 约长2.2米、宽1.2米、高1.2 米，1.8米的人住进去都没 问题。胶囊房间里基本只 够放一张床。每个房间都 有灯、空调、闹钟和电视 等，你可以在房间里坐着 看书、玩手机、看电视和 睡觉。

为了让女客人更安全，男客人和女客人的房 间是分开的。如果你晚上还想工作，可以在 公共休息区工作。这里有很大的桌子，很安 静，网络也很快。如果你想洗澡，可以到公 共洗澡区。这里非常宽敞，而且酒店会提供 洗澡需要的物品给你。为了让大家住得更开 心，酒店里还能按摩和泡温泉。 胶囊酒店的价格很 便宜，每个房间住 一晚上的价格是 2000 到 5000 日 元 。 很多人都喜欢住胶 囊酒店。慢慢的， 这些胶囊酒店成为 现代日本的一种文 化。

作者： 陶果子 TMM | 07

VOCAB! 胶囊

jiāo náng capsule

商场

shāng chǎng shopping mall / shopping center

网络

Wǎng luò Internet

宽敞

kuān chang spacious / wide

按摩

àn mó massage / to massage

温泉

wēn quán hot spring TMM | 08

r e m m a gr ew br 语法：（由于……），因此 …… 因果复句“由于…… ,因此…… ”这组关联词用于因果 复句中。“由于”所连接的偏句表示原因， “因此”所 连接的正句说明由这个原因所产生的结果。 The correlative words“ 由于 ”and“ 因此 ”are used in complex sentences to express cause and effect.

The subordinate clause connected by '

由于'

represents the cause, while the main clause connected by “

因 此 ” illustrates the result

produced by this cause.

（由于＋cause），因此＋result

Structure:

Examples:

、由于天气不好，因此比赛被取消了。

1

Due to the bad weather, the competition was canceled.

、由于交通堵塞，因此他迟到了。

2

Because of the traffic jam, he was late.

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

What Animal Can Fit Through A Hole As Big As Its Mouth?

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

4 MINS

什么动物能钻过它嘴巴一样 大小的洞？ Isn't it intriguing how octopuses can maneuver through holes the size of their mouths? These remarkable creatures, known for their soft bodies and incredible flexibility, have always fascinated me.

Whether it's seeking shelter from danger or ambushing prey, octopuses utilize their intelligence and agility to thrive in their underwater world. Let's dive into the intriguing world of octopuses and uncover their secrets firsthand by exploring their behavior and habitats.

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

：什么动物能钻过它嘴巴一样大小的洞？ Q2：为什么它可以做到？ Q1

章鱼是一种非常柔软的动物。小时候我去 海边抓过章鱼，每次都没有办法用手抓住 它们。我知道它们很软，但其实它们比我 以为的还要软。因为章鱼可以钻过和它嘴 巴一样大小的洞！这是为什么呢？

其实答案很简单：因为章鱼是没有脊椎的动物。这也是为 什么它能很容易地穿过和它嘴巴一样大小的洞。章鱼很喜欢 钻到洞和瓶子里。听说，在很久很久以前，人们在海里发 现了一艘沉船。这艘沉船里面有很多不一样的瓶子，几乎 每只瓶子里都有一条章鱼！这些章鱼把这艘沉船当成了自己 的家，在这里生活了2000多年。

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章鱼喜欢钻进洞和瓶子里，其实是为了保护自己或者更好的 抓到食物。章鱼是一种非常聪明的动物。在它们遇到危险 的时候，它们会钻到一个安全的洞里，这样就可以保护它 们自己。章鱼在捕食的时候，也会提前躲到洞里。等到食 物出现的时候，它们会迅速地从洞里出来，一口咬住食 物。 所以下次你想抓章鱼的话，就可以找几个瓶子。在瓶子上 系上绳子，再把瓶子放到海里。过几天，你把瓶子拉上 来，里面就有你想要的章鱼了。是不是很简单！

作者：春夏

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VOCAB! 柔软 róu ruǎn soft

钻

zuān to drill / to bore / to get into

脊椎

jǐ zhuī vertebra / backbone

艘

sōu classifier for ships

沉船

chén chuán shipwreck / sunken boat

捕食

bǔ shí to prey on / to catch and feed on / to hunt for food

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：把 …… 给 在日常口语中用来强调对对象采取的动作的“把……给+动词”结构。 “ 把 …… 给 ”, which is commonly used in spoken Chinese to emphasize the action taken on the object.

Structure:

把……给+ verb

Examples:

、他把作业给写完了。

1

He finished the homework.

、我把钥匙给忘在办公室了。

2

I forgot the keys in the office.

TMM | 14

ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

What Is The Difference Between Southern Chinese And Northern Chinese?

中国南方人和北方人有什么不同？ Intermediate level 1 3 Mins

Ever wondered about the contrasts between Chinese Southerners and Northerners? Well, there are quite a few!

From appearance to personality and work habits, they differ notably. Southerners are typically shorter and leaner, with broader features, while Northerners are taller and more robust, with longer faces. In terms of personality, Northerners are warm and sociable, thriving in group settings, whereas Southerners prefer solitude and value personal space. When it comes to work, Northerners prioritize relationships and readily offer help, while Southerners focus more on individual tasks. Read this article to uncover the rich cultural nuances and regional diversity that shape China's vibrant society!

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ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

：中国南方人和北方人的外貌有什么不一样？ Q2：中国南方人和北方人做事的方式有什么不一样？ Q1

，人也很多。虽然都是中国人，但中国南方人和北方 人其实有着很大的不同。有时候，我们第一次看到一个人就知 道他是南方人还是北方人。他们究竟有什么不同呢？ 中国很大

，他们的外貌就很不一样。北方人很高大；南方人稍微矮 一些，而且比较瘦。看脸的话，北方人的脸和鼻子比较长，眼 睛、鼻子、嘴在脸的上面一点。南方人的脸和鼻子比较宽，眼 睛也大，眼睛、鼻子、嘴在脸的下面一点。 首先

、北方人的性格也不太一样。北方人比较热情，对家人、朋 友 ， 甚至对陌生人也很热情 。 他们喜欢一群人聚在一起的感 觉。南方人更喜欢自己一个人待着，他们只有在需要朋友的时 候才联系。 南

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、北方人的做事方式也不一样。在北方，人和人的关系比较 近一些 。 做事情的时候 ， 人们都会先找自己认识的朋友和同 学，大家也很喜欢帮助别人。在南方，人和人的关系会比较简 单。大家可以为了赚钱一起做事情，聊天时也更多会聊跟工作 有关系的事。 南

，我上面说的也只是一部分。其实不同省份的人 也有很多的不同。如果你有兴趣，我以后再给你讲。 中国真的很大

作者：Victoria

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VOCAB! 外貌

wài mào profile / appearance

陌生

mò shēng strange / unfamiliar

聚 jù

to assemble / to gather (transitive or intransitive)

待着

dāi zhe to stay

方式

fāng shì way / manner / style / mode / pattern

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r e m m a gr ew br

语法：只有……，才 ……

条件复句“只有 ……，才……”中，“只有”表示必需的条件，“才”表示在这一条件 下出现的情况或产生的结果。 The conditional sentence “ 只有 ...… ，才 ..…” consists of “ 只有 ” indicating the necessary condition and “ 才 ” indicating the situation or result that occurs under this condition.

Structure:

只有＋necessary cndition，才＋result

Examples:

、只有下雨了，才能看到彩虹。

1

Only when it rains can you see a rainbow.

、只有你参加了比赛，才能获得奖品。

2

You can only win a prize if you participate in the competition.

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ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

The Earth Continues To Heat Up 地球又变热了？

F

ADVANCED LEVEL 1 6 MINS

ebruary witnessed record-breaking global temperatures, marking the ninth consecutive month of unprecedented warmth. A rise of 0.12 degrees Celsius compared to February 2016, attributed to human-induced global warming and El Niño's impact. This winter also set a record as the warmest on record, with temperatures surpassing the average by 0.78 degrees Celsius. Despite climate forecast uncertainties, undeniable truths persist: Earth will continue to warm, intensifying climate change's adverse effects and increasing risks of irreversible catastrophes. It's imperative to acknowledge our vulnerability and respond comprehensively to address climate change challenges.

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ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

：最近地球又多热？ Q2：地球会继续变暖还是变冷？ Q1

3

月7日，欧洲

前 最 热 的 2016 年 2

和海洋的平均气温

哥白尼气候变化服

月 相 比 高 出 0.12 摄

持续异常升高。根

务局[1]宣布，地球

氏度。

据哥白尼气候变化 服务局的数据，刚

刚刚经历了历史上 最热的2月，连续

从去年6月以来，

刚过去的冬季（12

第九个月打破月度

由人类活动导致的

月至2月）也是地

高温纪录。2月份

全球变暖和厄尔尼

球历史上最暖的冬

的全球平均气温为

诺想象[2]的共同影

季，比平均温度高

13.5摄氏度，和之

响，使得全球陆地

出0.78摄氏度。作

欧洲哥白尼气候变化服务局：

[1] It is the climate monitoring agency of the European Union, responsible for monitoring and reporting on global climate change, and providing relevant data and information to support EU policies and actions in response to climate change.

厄尔尼诺现象：

[2] It is a climate phenomenon caused by the loss of balance after the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere in the equatorial zone of the Pacific Ocean on a large scale. It is caused by the eastward movement of the Walker Cell. Normally, monsoon currents in the tropical Pacific move from the Americas to Asia, keeping the surface of the Pacific warm and bringing tropical rainfall around Indonesia. But this pattern is disrupted every 2 to 7 years, causing the wind direction and ocean currents to reverse. The heat flow on the surface of the Pacific Ocean turns eastward toward the Americas, taking away tropical rainfall, and the so-called "El Niño phenomenon" occurs.

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为地球变暖的另一

升高，气候变化的

个清晰信号，最近

不利影响会不成比

的一项分析显示，

例地加大，不可逆

今年冬天北半球约

转和灾难性变化的

一英里上空的冷空

风险也会增加；我

气量接近历史最低

们知道，即使我们

水平。

稳定了地球表面的 温度之后，海面还

北大西洋的海面温

将继续上升，冰川

度已经连续创纪录

的融化也还将继

地维持了一整年。

续。

因为温暖的海水会 增加风暴的数量和

人类总是觉得自己

破坏性，所以气象

很强大，但在大自

学家们很担心即将

然面前，我们却总

到来的风暴季会非

能看到自己渺小的

常强烈。

一面。希望在数字 和现实面前，我们

虽然我们经常探讨

可以更彻底的醒过

未来气候预算的不

来。这样，我们的

确定性，但有一些

未来才会到来。

事情我们是可以确 定的。我们知道地

作者：暖暖

球将继续变暖；我 们知道，随着气温 TMM | 23

VOCAB! 打破

dǎ pò to break / to smash

气温

qì wēn air temperature

北半球

Běi bàn qiú Northern Hemisphere

上空

shàng kōng overhead / in the sky

大西洋

Dà xī yáng Atlantic Ocean

不可逆转

bù kě nì zhuǎn irreversible

冰川

bīng chuān glacier

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：和……相比 和……相比” 用于比较两个事物或情况之间的不同或相似。这个结构表示与某一时 间、地点或情况相比较。 “和……相比” is used to compare two things or situations, indicating their differences “

or similarities. It indicates a comparison with a specific time, place, or situation.

Structure:

和A相比，B……

Examples:

、和昨天相比，今天的天气要好得多。

1

Compared to yesterday, the weather today is much better.

、和其他城市相比，这个城市的生活成本较低。

2

Compared to other cities, the cost of living in this city is lower.

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION

Sora, Let Everyone Be A Director Sora，让每个人都可以做导演 Advanced Level 1

8 Mins

Have you heard about Sora? OpenAI just launched it on February 15th, 2024, and it's causing quite a buzz! Sora is this amazing tool that can take words, articles, or even images and turn them into videos up to a minute long. And get this—it's not just any video. It's got everything from smooth camera transitions to detailed scenes and lifelike character expressions. People are already using AI in content creation. Take Mr. Wang, for example. He's using AI image tools like Midjourney and AI video production tools like Runway to create stunning animations. With AI's assistance, what would have taken months to create now only takes about a week! Sure, there are still some challenges, especially when it comes to AI understanding different cultures and literary works, but Mr. Wang is optimistic. He believes it's just a matter of time before AI becomes even more sophisticated. So, who knows? Maybe soon we'll see AI turning novels into movies seamlessly. It's an exciting time to be alive!

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION

： Sora 可以做哪些事情？ Q2 ： Sora 的优点和不足是什么？ Q1

，OpenAI正式推出Sora。它能够根据用户 输入的词语 、 文章或图像 ， 做出最长可以达到一分钟的视 频。其中既能实现多角度镜头的自然切换，还包含复杂的场 景和生动的角色表情 ， 且故事的逻辑性和连贯性非常好 。 OpenAI一共展示了由48个文本产生的视频 。 Sora给需要制 作视频的人们带来非常多的可能性。有人说，可能以后人人 都能拍出自己满意的电影了。将来这会实现吗？ 2024年2月15日

，不得不提到当前很多做电影、游戏的人们已 经 将 AIGC[1] 应 用 于 内 容 制 作 上 。 比 如 使 用 AI 图 像 工 具 Midjourney和AI视频制作工具Runway。王先生就在做这件 事。 在聊Sora之前

：“把每个镜头提前构思好，然后通过Midjourney 画出来。一个镜头可能要画上千张，最后选出一张。有时一 集画了三四千张，最后选出一百个左右镜头，再把这些镜头 拿给AI工具做出动画，然后再调整。配音也会交给AI，有些 特殊的会找朋友或者自己配音，然后再调整效果。” 王先生说

：

[1]AIGC Artificial Intelligence Generated Content intelligence 1.0 era entering the 2.0 era.

， it is an important symbol of the artificial

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，但如果全靠人来 做 ， 可能需要几个月 。 他表示 ， 一般做动画 ， 需要概念设 计 、 原画等很多流程 ， 但如果有AI辅助的话 ， 只需有原画 ， AI就会帮你出图像并制作出动画效果 ， 中间过程会省去很 多 。 在王先生看来 ， Sora能够通过一个图像制作出多个镜 头，这是他以往使用的工具做不到的，这也就意味着将来能 创作出更连贯、完整的作品。 用AI制作这样一段视频需花一周左右时间

，如果把小说输进去，能得到满意的视频吗？王先生认 为，这还需要一个过程，快的话可能还需要三四年。“其实技 术上的都不是难题，难在人类能够理解各个不同国家的文学 作品 ， 了解它的背景和不同的文化元素 ， 但AI还不能很好地 理解这些东西。” 那么

，在他用AI工具创作的过程中，能够明显感觉到 它对不同文化的了解并不透彻 。 比如说关于中国文化的内 容，做出来的东西看起来风格很像，但仔细看衣服和盔甲的 作者：暖暖 细节并不真实存在。 不过他也表示 ， AI的学习是以指数级增长的 。 从制作的图像 抽象到能理解画面的丰富性和风格 ， AI仅用了一年多时间 。 Sora确实存在不足，但这只是AI的更新过程，在未来这不是 什么大事。 王先生提到

作者：暖暖 TMM | 28

VOCAB! 推出

tuī chū to push out / to release

视频

shì pín video

切换

qiē huàn to switch over / to switch modes or data streams / to cut (to a new scene)

场景

chǎng jǐng scene / scenario / situation / setting

连贯

lián guàn to link up (disparate elements) / coherent (narrative, argument etc)

透彻

tòu chè penetrating / thorough / incisive

指数

zhǐ shù (numerical, statistical) index / (math.) exponent / index TMM | 29

r e m m a gr ew br 语法：于…… 于 noun”用于表示某个动作发生在或 与某个名词相关。 “Verb 于 noun” indicate an action taking “Verb

place at or with respect to a certain noun.

＋于＋noun

Structure: verb Examples:

、这家餐厅供应于市中心的繁华地段。

1

This restaurant serves in the bustling area of the city center.

、这部电影拍摄于美国的纽约市。

2

This movie was filmed in New York City, USA.

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STORY

About A Meal 一顿饭能解决的事 Intermediate level 1

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How a simple meal can resolve conflicts - that's the story of Yuyue and Qiangqiang. Whenever they found themselves in disagreement, their families would intervene, gathering together at a nearby restaurant to dine and chat. Through this heartwarming story, learn the power of communication, understanding, and the universal language of food. Don't miss out on this amusing and enlightening piece - it's a story worth savoring!

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STORY

：悦悦和强强吵架后给谁打电话了？ Q2：为什么最后悦悦不想再吵架了？ Q1

悦悦和强强经常因为一点儿小事吵架。 有一次，这两个人又吵了起来。于是，悦悦给她妈妈打 电话。妈妈听到女儿不高兴了，立刻带上悦悦的爸爸一 起来到了他们家。 强强看到悦悦的家人都来了，也给自己家人打电话。 悦悦的爸爸看到两家人都很不高兴，于是说：“现在也 快到中午了，要不我们去饭馆吧，咱们一边吃饭一边 聊。” 大家一听，觉得可以。到了饭馆以后，两家人一起聊 天。因为吵架的原因都是小事，两个人很快就没事了。

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但是，只过了半个月，悦悦和强强又吵起来，两个人又叫来 了自己的爸爸妈妈。悦悦的爸爸看到女儿哭得很伤心，就跟 强强的爸爸吵了起来。 强强的妈妈说：“别吵架，别吵架，我们还是坐下来聊 聊。”于是，大家又到了饭馆。 所以每次强强和悦悦吵架，两家人就会去饭馆聊天。就这 样，两家人又去了很多次饭馆。 又一次两家人吃完饭，回家的路上，悦悦在出租车里问强 强：“这次花了多少钱？” 强强不高兴地说：“又花了一千多块。” 悦悦想了想，对强强说：“这几次我们吵架，吃饭就花了好 几千块钱。我们再也不吵架了好不好，吵架太费钱了……”

作者：花花

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VOCAB! 吵架

chǎo jià to quarrel / to have a row

立刻 lì kè

forthwith / immediate / prompt

费

fèi to cost / to spend / fee / wasteful / expenses

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r e m m a r g brew 语法：又…… 又”表示一个动作或情况再次发生或另外发生，类似于英语中的 “again” 或 “also”。它 用于表达某事再次发生或加上其他事情。 “又” indicates a repeated action or situation, similar to “again” or “also” in English. It's “

used to express that something is happening once more or in addition to something else.

Structure:

又＋verb

Examples:

、他又迟到了。

1

He is late again.

、她昨天生病了，今天又没去上班。

2

She was sick yesterday, and she didn't go to work again today.

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按摩

àn mó

massage / to massage

2

北半球

Běi bàn qiú Northern Hemisphere

3

标签

biāo qiān

4

冰川

bīng chuān glacier

5

捕食

bǔ shí

to prey on / to catch and feed on / to hunt for food

6

不可逆转

bù kě nì zhuǎn

irreversible

7

场景

chǎng jǐng scene / scenario / situation / setting

8

吵架

chǎo jià

9

沉船

10

打破

11

大西洋

12

待着

dāi zhe

to stay

13

方式

fāng shì

way / manner / style / mode / pattern

14

费

fèi

15

脊椎

jǐ zhuī

16

胶囊

17

聚

18

宽敞

label / tag / (computing) tab (GUI element)

to quarrel / to have a row

chén chuán shipwreck / sunken boat dǎ pò

to break; to smash

Dà xī yáng Atlantic Ocean

to cost / to spend / fee / wasteful / expenses vertebra / backbone

jiāo náng capsule jù

to assemble / to gather (transitive or intransitive)

kuān chang spacious / wide

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Glossary

1

立刻

lì kè

forthwith / immediate / prompt

20

连贯

lián guàn

to link up (disparate elements) / coherent (narrative, argument etc)

21

陌生

mò shēng

strange / unfamiliar

22

气温

qì wēn

air temperature

23

切换

qiē huàn

to switch over / to switch modes or data streams / to cut (to a new scene)

24

柔软

róu ruǎn

soft

25

商场

shāng chǎng shopping mall / shopping center

26

上空

shàng kōng overhead / in the sky

27

视频

shì pín

video

28

艘

sōu

classifier for ships

29

透彻

tòu chè

penetrating / thorough / incisive

30

推出

tuī chū

to push out / to release

31

外貌

wài mào

profile / appearance

32

网络

Wǎng luò

Internet

33

温泉

wēn quán

hot spring

34

指数

zhǐ shù

(numerical, statistical) index / (math.) exponent / index

35

钻

zuān

to drill / to bore / to get into

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Glossary

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Coming Next

In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. Chinese girls actually like such male artists!

2. Why do I feel bad when I listen to my own recording?

3. Who is the artist whose poster was stolen?

4. How awesome are the uncles and aunts in the Chinese park?

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