【68】“人以类聚”这个说法靠谱吗？

“type”含义为类型、型、典型，在美国文化中使用频繁 —— 就如同血型一样。其形容词形式typical含义为典型的，同义词为representative, model, classic, distinctive等，反义词为atypical, unusual, abnormal等。

老夏考研“每日一题”选自《卫报》。今天给出的是细节题。

【题目】We learn from the text that in the process it is advisable that many people ______   

[A] stick to their criteria.

[B]take account of traits.

[C] prioritize emotions.

[D] make adjustments.

【试题】

①When dating, many people notice they tend to be attracted to the same “type.”②If your “type” really has been problematic in the past ― or you have a long history of breakups ― don’t freak*out about these findings. ③Instead, tinker*and adjust your “type” and look for someone who fits your criteria while also possessing healthier traits and habits. ④“I recognized that I am interested in women who are deeply passionate, but it took these failed experiences to realize that someone can have deep emotions and express complex feelings without being toxic and draining to me,” she said. ⑤“So now I’m trying to simultaneously embrace and buck my ‘type,’ just by reframing it a little.”

【参考译文】

①When dating, many people notice they tend to be attracted to the same “type.” 约会时，许多人注意到他们往往被吸引到相同的“型。”

②If your “type” really has been problematic in the past ― or you have a long history of breakups ― don’t freak* out about these findings. 如果你的“型”过去真的存在问题 —— 或者你有一个多次分手的悠久历史 —— 不要对这些发现大惊失色*。

③Instead, tinker* and adjust your “type” and look for someone who fits your criteria while also possessing healthier traits and habits. 相反，修改*和调整你的“型”，寻找符合你标准的人,同时拥有健康的特点和习惯。

④“I recognized that I am interested in women who are deeply passionate, but it took these failed experiences to realize that someone can have deep emotions and express complex feelings without being toxic and draining to me,” she said. “我意识到我感兴趣的女人非常热情，但是这些失败的经历才意识到有人可以有很深的情感和表达复杂的感情，而对我来说不会有害和耗费精力。

⑤“So now I’m trying to simultaneously embrace and buck my ‘type,’ just by reframing “因此，我现在正在同时拥抱和抵制我的‘型’，只通过‘调整’。”

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【68】“人以类聚”这个说法靠谱吗？

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