an academic conference or seminar

the excessive display of concern or distress

violent or extreme disorder; chaos: complete mayhem broke out | thousands of supporters tried to force their way into the stadium, causing mayhem.

determined to achieve something at all costs: she's hell-bent on leaving.

里面的几个人口图很重要

1. 中国 2024 年（now）的人口结构
2. 中国 working age, young and elderly 的趋势图（2010-2050）
3. 中国 2025 年人口结构
4. 中国人口中位数趋势图

中国应对人口老龄化的两个办法 1. 延迟退休年龄 2. 提高高等教育入学率

display

not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained: their marriage was a very quiet, low-key affair 他们的婚姻很低调

stɛlθ

present, appearing, or found everywhere

reasonable and sensible behaviour or thinking: the next few years saw several appeals for sanity from top scientists.

the ability to think and behave in a way considered to be normal and rational: I began to doubt my own sanity.

| kəˈnʌndrəm |

noun (plural conundrums)

a confusing and difficult problem or question: one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.

tired and rather unwell, especially through overwork: she felt tired and generally run-down

| kəˈmɛndəbl |

adjective

deserving praise: he showed commendable restraint.

| ˌɒltəˈkeɪʃn |

noun

a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public: I had an altercation with the ticket collector. 我在公共场合和票务员大吵了一架。

| rant |

verb [no object]

speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way: she was still ranting on about the unfairness of it all. 她咆哮着，抱怨着不公平的遭遇。

| snatʃ |

verb [with object]

quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way:

she snatched a biscuit from the plate 她从餐盘上抓走一块饼干。

[no object] : she snatched at the handle. 她迅速抓住了把手。

• steal (something) or kidnap (someone) by seizing or grabbing suddenly: the baby was snatched from a shopping centre last night. 那个孩子昨晚在购物中心被拐走了。

• quickly secure or obtain (something) when a chance presents itself: we snatched a few hours' sleep. 我们忙里偷闲睡了几个小时。

• (snatch at) [no object] eagerly take or accept (an offer or opportunity): I snatched at the chance. 我迅速抓准了这个机会。

| naɡ |

verb (nags, nagging, nagged) [with object]

harass (someone) constantly to do something that they are averse to:

she constantly nags her daughter about getting married 她总是催促她的女儿结婚

[with infinitive] : she nagged him to do the housework 她催促他做家务

[no object] : he's always nagging at her for staying out late. 他总是唠叨她很晚回家

| bəˈrɪstə |

noun

a person who serves in a coffee bar.

in the pipeline

in the process of being planned or developed: the company has three new models in the pipeline.

[in singular] informal an unusual temporary increase in number or size: a bulge in the birth rate.

extremely serious or urgent

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming

bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown

the excessive display of concern or distress

not open to disagreement; indisputable: unarguable proof of conspiracy

a person, especially a politician, who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups: he ran as a populist on an anti-corruption platform.

a generally accepted theory or belief: conventional wisdom has it that a book should never be judged by its cover

a current score or amount

面试包括：1. 向非本专业的人解释自己的研究，用具体例子讲述自己研究方法的优势，未来五年的学术计划 2. 做学术演讲，以及担当学术演讲的听众。

the phrase "play faculty-lounge games" refers to engaging in the political, social, and sometimes petty activities that can occur in academic settings. This might include gossiping, forming cliques, maneuvering for power or status, and focusing on personal advancement rather than genuine intellectual or educational goals.

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| və(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃn |

noun

a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation: not all of us have a vocation to be nurses or doctors.

• a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as worthy and requiring dedication: her vocation as a poet.

vacation | vəˈkeɪʃn | 和 vocation 读音上可能一样，vocation 也可以读作 | vəˈkeɪʃn |。为了区分 vocation 还是读作 | vəʊˈkeɪʃn | 吧。

a system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others

diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The phrase "toad-eat-dog" in this sentence is a play on the more familiar expression "dog-eat-dog," which describes a highly competitive and ruthless environment where people are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, often at the expense of others.

By using "toad-eat-dog," the author adds a humorous twist while still conveying the intense competitiveness and cutthroat nature of academia. The imagery of a toad, typically seen as less aggressive and more vulnerable than a dog, eating a dog underscores the surprising and harsh realities of the academic world. This playful alteration of the phrase highlights the unexpected and sometimes brutal challenges faced by individuals in academic job markets.

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| ˈprɒvəst | noun

1 British English the head of certain university colleges, especially at Oxford or Cambridge, and public schools.

• North American English a senior administrative officer in certain universities.

| ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkl, ˌpɛdəˈɡɒɡɪkl |

adjective

relating to teaching: innovative pedagogical methods.

"Literate scientists" refers to scientists who are well-versed in the humanities, while "numerate poets" refers to poets who are comfortable with numerical and scientific concepts.

Multiple Languages of Understanding: This phrase highlights the ability to think and communicate across different disciplines and areas of knowledge.

Instinctive: This implies that the judgment comes naturally and quickly, without the need for prolonged deliberation. It is a kind of intuition that has been developed through experience and education.

Just: This means that the judgment is fair, unbiased, and morally right. It emphasizes the ethical dimension of decision-making.

Estimate: This refers to the judgment or assessment itself. It involves evaluating and weighing different aspects of a situation to form an opinion.

a group of people with a shared characteristic: a cohort of civil servants patiently drafting legislation.

| məˈtrɪkjʊleɪt |

verb

1 [no object] be enrolled at a college or university: they had recently matriculated as undergraduates at Jesus College.

• [with object] admit (a student) to membership of a college or university: he was matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford.

sequester | sɪˈkwɛstə |

verb [with object]

1 isolate or hide away: she is sequestered in deepest Dorset | the artist sequestered himself in his studio for two years.

adjective

1 relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions: dialectical ingenuity.

2 concerned with or acting through opposing forces: a dialectical opposition between artistic translation and transcription.

如何理解？

没看懂，财务知识还是没学好

劳动法与工会

guaranteed permanent employment, especially as a teacher or lecturer, after a probationary period; security of tenure

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement: he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage.

noun

1 a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment: he is now a partner at a leading law firm and feels he has found his niche | he is carving out a niche for himself as one of the most talented and reliable character actors around.

2 a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service: he believes he has found a niche in the market

adjective

denoting products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population: other companies in this space had to adapt to being niche players

a district of a city or town as defined for policing purposes.

| snatʃ |

verb [with object]

quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way: she snatched a biscuit from the plate |

To have a broad, enthusiastic smile.

take (someone) away by force or deception; kidnap: the millionaire who disappeared may have been abducted.

铁扇公主 Princess Iron Fan

大闹天宫 Havoc in Heaven

骆驼献舞 The Dance of Camel

小蝌蚪找妈妈 Where is Mama

哪吒闹海 Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

天书奇谭 The Legend of Sealed Book

三个和尚 Three Monks

九色鹿 A Deer of Nine Colors

中国奇谭 Yao-Chinese Folktales

没头脑和不高兴 Mei Tounao and Bu Gaoxing

giving pleasure or satisfaction

| ˈrɛpətwɑː |

noun

a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

| ˈɑːtɪstri |

noun [mass noun]

creative skill or ability: the artistry of the pianist.

| ɪˈnɔːɡjʊrəl |

adjective [attributive]

marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office: his inaugural concert as Music Director.

something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality: growing attendance figures are a testament to the event's popularity.

put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force: extra police were called to quell the disturbance

赵元任好厉害。《汉语口语语法》、《中国现代语言学的开拓和发展》和《语言问题》三本书，都找来读下。特别是《语言问题》。

没看懂。

| steɪd |

adjective

sedate, respectable, and unadventurous: staid law firms.

| ˈblʌɪðli |

adverb

in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper: they blithely ignored any evidence that did not support their theory.

a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development

(of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince: this is a blatantly implausible claim.

(rack something up, rack up something) accumulate or achieve something, typically a score or amount: Japan is racking up record trade surpluses with the United States.

| heɪl |

verb

1 [with object] call out to (someone) to attract attention: I hailed her in English. • signal (an approaching taxi) to stop: she raised her hand to hail a cab.

2 [with object] praise (someone or something) enthusiastically: he has been hailed as the new James Dean.

3 (hail from) [no object] have one's home or origins in (a place): they hail from Turkey.

an underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation: in any biography the relationship of author to subject forms a haunting subtext.

find a way over or through (an obstacle or difficult route): she cautiously negotiated the hairpin bend

giving or being a sign of future success

| sl(j)uːθ |

noun

a person who investigates crimes; a detective:

Verb carry out a careful investigation into a crime or mystery: there's nothing you can do but sleuth around until you find the answer.

[with adverbial] informal succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin: the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare.

(pull something off, pull off something) informal succeed in achieving or winning something difficult: he pulled off a brilliant first round win.

a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact: she has had a message from a clairvoyant that her son is alive and well.

| ˈseɪvjə | (savior US English)

noun

a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty: politicians of the era usually portray themselves as the nation's saviours.

British English a tournament in which the loser in each round is eliminated.

British English a game or contest that ends with the score even: he scored twice to force a 4–4 draw.

British English a sporting event arranged to take place on a particular date

[predicative] ready, prepared, or likely to do something: the first family was set for a quiet night of rest

我入职的第一家公司，桂林市啄木鸟医疗器械有限公司，入职时也有军训。无论任何岗位，所有的应届生都需要参加，学到了什么对工作有用的东西吗？啥也没有。

induct: admit (someone) formally to a post or organization

to stand silently with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides The troops stood to attention.

extremely tiring and demanding: a gruelling schedule.

[with object and adverbial of direction] take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly: he whisked her off to Paris for a few days | his jacket was whisked away for dry-cleaning.

v.

go through procedures to effectively integrate (a new employee) into an organization or familiarize (a new customer or client) with one's products or services: this data has tremendous value in helping to onboard new hires and manage their performance | my focus has been restructuring how we do things when we onboard a client.

(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort: he gave a perfunctory nod

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement: he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage

The phrase "have got to do something" is an informal way of saying "must do something" or "need to do something."

a lawyer who takes claims or disputes to a law court

quick and light in movement or action

warn or reprimand someone firmly

quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

| ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt |

noun

mainly North American English a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime: an indictment for conspiracy.

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary and is used in ordinary or familiar conversation

interpret (a person's words or actions) wrongly: my advice was deliberately misconstrued

destroy or ruin (a plan or project)

| kəˈləʊkwɪəl |

adjective

(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary: colloquial and everyday language | colloquial phrases.

a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, offering an allegation of fact, or claiming that a point of law should apply

accustomed to particular conditions; experienced

subject (someone) to trial

proceeding in a convoluted or undirected fashion

convolute | ˈkɒnvəluːt |

verb [with object]

make (an argument, story, etc.) complex and difficult to follow.

a member of a jury

remove from employment or office, typically on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance: the prime minister dismissed five members of his cabinet.

| əˈtəːni |

noun (plural attorneys)

mainly US English a lawyer

have a private discussion; confer

carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral act): a crime has been perpetrated against a sovereign state.

the art of winning games by using various ploys and tactics to gain a psychological advantage

engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument: weeks of political wrangling

| ˌamjʊˈnɪʃn | noun [mass noun]

a supply or quantity of bullets and shells: guns, ammunition, and explosives | [as modifier] : an ammunition dump.

• considerations that can be used to support one's case in debate: these figures provide ammunition to the argument for more resources.

slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence; faltering: she speaks halting English with a heavy accent.

(gum something up) clog up a mechanism and prevent it from working properly: open and close the valves to make sure they don't get gummed up.

clog

block or become blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter: [with object] : the gutters were clogged up with leaves | [no object] : too much fatty food makes your arteries clog up.

Something or someone regarded or presented as primary evidence in support of an argument or proposition.

to cause (someone) to make a mistake

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

take care to avoid or keep away from: steer clear of fatty food.

assert something as a position in an argument

use (something) to maximum advantage

the action of receiving something or the fact of its being received

without problems or bother

[no object] increase and then decrease sharply; reach a peak: oil prices would spike and fall again.

become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behaviour or actions: I will pay any expenses incurred.

the amount of money taken by a business in a particular period

encase (a structure) with a covering or coating

bury the lede

US English

fail to emphasize the most important part of a story or account: one should always listen carefully to the president, as he has a tendency to bury the lede

lede | liːd | (also lead)

noun US English

the opening sentence or paragraph of a news article, summarizing the most important aspects of the story

force (someone) to leave somewhere

relating to or involving shared responsibility, as among a group of colleagues

the capital or chief city of a country or region

ferocious

savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place

lose strength or momentum

/ɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃn/

an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something

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