学个词 – 1644. headhunter
今天我们要学的词是 headhunter。Headhunter 猎头。Headhunters are usually people who are experienced in sales, marketing, and telemarketing. 当猎头的往往是那些具备一定销售，推销和电话推销经验的人。Most headhunters get paid by the…
学个词 – 1643. repercussion
今天我们要学的词是 repercussion。Repercussion 意思是反响，反应。11月12到18号是美国的防止困倦驾车周。在美国，40%以上的人都说，很少能睡个好觉。When they hit the road, sleep deprivation can have serious repercussions. 这些人开车上路，缺觉会带来严重的后果。Cyclist Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman…
学个词 – 1642. reserve
今天我们要学的词是 reserve。Reserve 做为形容词，是后备的意思。Israel is preparing to mobilize 30,000 reserve troops. 以色列正准备动员三万预备役。The British defense secretary proposed to allow reserve soldiers to…
学个词 – 1641. closed-door
今天我们要学的词是 closed-door。Closed-door 形容词，闭门的。A deal was finally reached through closed-door negotiations. 闭门谈判终于达成了协议。The closed-door meeting was canceled at the last minute. 这次闭门会议召开前最后一刻被取消。The…
学个词 – 1640. self-gifting
今天我们要学的词是 self-gifting。Self-gifting 自己买礼物送给自己。近年来在美国，Self-gifting has been gaining popularity. 自己给自己买礼物变得越来越流行。美国全国零售业协会的调查显示，People are likely to spend about $140 on self-gifting during this year’s holiday…
学个词 – 1639. self-centered
今天我们要学的词是 self-centered。Self-centered 自我为中心的。Researches show the belief that Gen Y as a group are self-centered and unwilling to sacrifice is just…
学个词 – 1638. well-being
今天我们要学的词是 well-being。Well-being名词，指的是健康，快乐，蓬勃发展的一种良好状态。Work-related stress can put a dent on a person’s overall well-being. 工作压力会影响到一个人的整体健康和心情。Eating plenty of fruits and veggies not only…
学个词 – 1637. nonprofit
今天我们要学的词是 nonprofit。Nonprofit 做为名词，意思是非盈利性机构。The financial crisis dealt a blow to the nation’s nonprofits. 金融危机使美国的非盈利性机构受到了打击。最新报道显示，YMCA came up on top on a list…
学个词 – 1636. respondent
今天我们要学的词是 respondent。 Respondent受访者，受调查者。内华达州开车打电话发短信的人变少了，政府有什么灵丹妙药吗？Survey respondents say it’s because of a ban on texting or talking on the phone while driving instituted…
学个词 – 1635. flash sale
今天我们要学的词是 flash sale。Flash sale 是限时抢购，也叫闪购。有研究显示，Accessories are among the most sought after items on flash sale sites. 闪购网站上，服装配饰属于最抢手的商品。Flash sale web sites…
学个词 – 1634. in the know
今天我们要学的词是 in the know。In the know 意思是随时了解情况。He’s a political junkie. He even has apps on his cell phone about the…
学个词 – 1633. pick-up-steam
今天我们要学的词是 pick up steam. To pick up steam 意思是提升速度和实力。比如，The hurricane is picking up steam. 飓风风力正在逐渐加强。上星期五公布的数字显示，美国经济10月份增加了17万1千个就业岗位。Experts consider it the latest sign…
学个词 – 1632. pitiful
今天我们要学的词是 pitiful. Pitiful 形容词，意思是可怜的Our defense looked pitiful during the entire game. 我们球队比赛从头到球队防守都烂得要命。I can barely make ends meet with my pitiful…
学个词 – 1631. Few and far between
今天我们要学的词是 few and far between. Few and far between 意思是特别少。在美国篮球运动员中，拉美裔人数的比例很低。While they may still be few and far between, Latinos are…
学个词 – 1630. lifetime
今天我们要学的词是 lifetime. Lifetime 做为形容词，意思是终身的。He is a lifetime member of the club. 他是俱乐部的终身会员。Ellen DeGeneres has been awarded the Mark Twain Prize…