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今日长难句

In fact, these commutes were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those without communication, which makes absolute sense, since human beings thrive off of social connections.（完形. 2015. 英二） 

commute / kəˈmju:t / n.上下班路程

thrive / θraiv / v.兴旺；繁荣；茁壮成长

thrive off 发展

结构分析

翻译

实际上，同全程无交流的旅途相比，这种同别人谈话的行程是更愉悦的。这是完全有道理的，因为人类正是通过社会联系才不断发展的。

预告明日长难句

Researchers measured people’s cortisol, which is a stress marker, while they were at work and while they were at home and found it higher at what is supposed to be a place of refuge.（Text 1. 2015. 英二）