一、词汇
1. Underdog 处于劣势者
N-COUNT The underdog in a competition orsituation is the person who seems least likely to succeed or win.
例：
Most of the crowd were cheering for theunderdog to win just this one time.
人群中大多数人在为那位处于劣势者赢得一次比赛而加油鼓劲。
2. Denigrate /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/诋毁;玷污
V-T If you denigrate someone or something,you criticize them unfairly or insult them.
we are denigrated by mother-in-law jokes我们被关于丈母娘的笑话诋毁
3. Pendulum ['pendjʊləm] (事态、舆论等的)摇摆
N-SING You can use the idea of a pendulumand the way it swings regularly as a way of talking about regular changes in asituation or in people's opinions.
In fact, this pendulum between joy anddespair is what makes old age catalytic for spiritual and emotional growth.
事实上，正是这种快乐与绝望之间的摆动使年龄催化出精神和情感上的成长。
4. Catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/起催化作用的
ADJ In chemistry, a catalytic substance or asubstance with catalytic properties is a substance which increases the speed ofa chemical reaction.
5. Aptitude天资
N-VAR Someone's aptitude for a particularkind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do itwell.
acquire an aptitude for appreciating life已经获得了感恩生命的天赋
6. Angst /æŋst/焦虑
N-UNCOUNT Angst is a feeling of anxiety andworry.
例：
Many kids suffer from acne and angst.
许多孩子深受粉刺和焦虑之苦。
7. Procreate /ˈprəʊkrɪˌeɪt/生育;生殖
V-I When animals or people procreate, they produceyoung or babies.
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