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  1. Last 7 days
    1. flaunt

      display

    2. low-key

      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

    3. Stealth

      stɛlθ

    4. ubiquitous

      present, appearing, or found everywhere

    5. sanity

      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.

    6. conundrum

      | kəˈnʌndrəm |

      noun (plural conundrums)

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

    7. run down

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

    8. commendable

      | kəˈmɛndəbl |

      adjective

      deserving praise: he showed commendable restraint.

    9. altercation

      | 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。

    10. rant

      | 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。

    11. he snatched the phone from her hands

      | 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。

    12. nagging him about her coffee

      | 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

    13. barista

      | bəˈrɪstə |

      noun

      a person who serves in a coffee bar.

  2. Jun 2024
    1. in the pipeline

      in the pipeline

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

    2. bulge

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

    3. dire

      extremely serious or urgent

    4. impending

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

    5. rearing

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

    6. hand-wringing

      the excessive display of concern or distress

    1. inarguable

      not open to disagreement; indisputable: unarguable proof of conspiracy

    2. populist

      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.

    3. conventional wisdom

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

    4. tally

      a current score or amount

    1. The solution revealed itself in two hours of conversation between the deans. We would ask candidates to explain their research or creative agendas in ways intelligible to educated amateurs, illustrate the advantages of their methods with reference to a concrete example, and state their scholarly plans for the next five years. We’d start with an early breakfast, followed by discussion with the university’s president, provost, chief of staff, head of admissions, and deans. Then three different candidates—A, B, and C—would make brief presentations, while candidates D, E, and F would ask the first questions of each speaker. In the afternoon, the groups would switch roles.

      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。

    2. The best of them did not pursue their vocation to play faculty-lounge games but to pursue truth.

      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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    3. vocation

      | 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。

    4. silos

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

    5. DEI

      diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    6. Job interviews are nerve-racking enough, particularly in the toad-eat-dog world of academia.

      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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    7. provost

      | 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.

    8. pedagogical

      | ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪkl, ˌpɛdəˈɡɒɡɪkl |

      adjective

      relating to teaching: innovative pedagogical methods.

    9. In structuring the interviews, we considered our need for literate scientists and numerate poets—faculty who employ multiple languages of understanding in the hope of becoming capable, as John Henry Newman writes, of forming “an instinctive just estimate of things as they pass before us.”

      "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.

    10. cohort

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

    11. matriculates

      | 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.

    12. sequestered

      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.

    13. dialectical

      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.

    1. 而这一切都让消费者可以更有预期地进行商品购买行为,形成分层的信息渠道,为社会积累信用资产。以上这一切都可以被称为一个商业社会运转的“社会资本”,其中包含了大量功能、信托与各自专精的领域。而廉价和对内压制的商业模式,就是一个被彻底剥夺“社会资本”积累的营商环境。

      如何理解?

    2. 经销商与企业分担财务风险,进行压货,让帐期灵活化,并产生一个本地化的销售空间。

      没看懂,财务知识还是没学好

    3. 企业关注员工不出于道德,而出于对法治体系的考量,以及员工拥有与企业抗衡谈判的地位。

      劳动法与工会

    1. Tenure

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

    2. conducive

      making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

    3. stipulate

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

    4. niche

      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

    1. precincts

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

    2. snatched

      | snatʃ |

      verb [with object]

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

    3. beamed from ear to ear

      To have a broad, enthusiastic smile.

    4. abducted

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

    1. 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

    2. gratifying

      giving pleasure or satisfaction

    3. repertoire

      | ˈrɛpətwɑː |

      noun

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

    4. artistry

      | ˈɑːtɪstri |

      noun [mass noun]

      creative skill or ability: the artistry of the pianist.

    5. inaugural

      | ɪˈnɔːɡjʊrəl |

      adjective [attributive]

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

    6. testament

      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.

    7. quell

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

    1. 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》。

    2. 另一个特点,是在理论概念方面的透彻和严谨,这在中国学者很少见。我们知道好多教科书都用“能够独立有意义”来定义“词”,赵元任表示反对,“因为你讲到意义,就是全宇宙所有的事物都在内了”( 50页,引文都出自《语言问题》),话说得轻松,但你若仔细考虑过这个问题,就知道他说得很清楚也很严格。这和我们现在使用的多数教科书正好相反,随手翻开一本书里是这样给“词”下定义的:“词,是意义单纯,语音形式独立、完整、固定,而且其中没有停顿的语言建筑材料单位”,遣词造句一幅威严的派头,拆碎下来却不成片段,只是一团混乱。

      没看懂。

    1. staid

      | steɪd |

      adjective

      sedate, respectable, and unadventurous: staid law firms.

    1. blithely

      | 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.

    2. backlash

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

    3. implausibly

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

    4. racked up

      (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.

    5. hailing

      | 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.

    1. subtext

      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.

    1. negotiate

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

    2. auspicious

      giving or being a sign of future success

    3. sleuths

      | 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.

    4. squeaked through

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

    5. pulled off

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

    6. clairvoyant

      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.

    7. savior

      | 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.

    8. knockout

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

    9. draw

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

    10. fixtures

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

    11. set

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

    1. 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。

    2. induction

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

    3. stand to attention

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

    4. grueling

      extremely tiring and demanding: a gruelling schedule.

    5. whisked

      [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.

    6. onboarding

      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.

    1. stipulating

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

    2. You’ve got to be nimble as a litigator.

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

    3. litigator

      a lawyer who takes claims or disputes to a law court

    4. nimble

      quick and light in movement or action

    5. admonished

      warn or reprimand someone firmly

    6. squabbled

      quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

    7. apprehensions

      anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

    8. indictment

      | ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt |

      noun

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

    9. colloquialisms

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

    10. misconstrued

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

    11. torpedo

      destroy or ruin (a plan or project)

    12. Colloquial

      | kəˈləʊkwɪəl |

      adjective

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

    13. plea

      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

    14. seasoned

      accustomed to particular conditions; experienced

    15. tried

      subject (someone) to trial

    16. meandering

      proceeding in a convoluted or undirected fashion

      convolute | ˈkɒnvəluːt |

      verb [with object]

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

    17. juror

      a member of a jury

    18. dismissed

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

    19. attorneys

      | əˈtəːni |

      noun (plural attorneys)

      mainly US English a lawyer

    20. huddled

      have a private discussion; confer

    21. perpetrating

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

    22. gamesmanship

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

    23. wrangling

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

    24. ammunition

      | 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.

    25. halting

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

    26. gumming up

      (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.

    27. Exhibit A

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

    28. trip up

      to cause (someone) to make a mistake

    1. incessant

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

    2. steer clear of

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

    3. contend

      assert something as a position in an argument

    4. leveraging

      use (something) to maximum advantage

    5. receipt

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

    6. hassle-free

      without problems or bother

    7. spiked

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

    8. incurred

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

    9. turnover

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

    1. to bury the lede

      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

    2. turfed

      force (someone) to leave somewhere

    3. collegial

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

    1. metropolis

      the capital or chief city of a country or region

    2. ferocity

      ferocious

      savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

    3. evacuated

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