【詞匯講解】

1.self-hypnosis n. 自我催眠
2.mantra 頌歌,咒語

如：If rapid development was once the mantra, heritage and identity are the buzzwords today.
如果說迅速發展曾經被當作口頭禪的話，那么，傳統和特性則成了今天的時髦口號。

From playgrounds to parties,the mantra resonates among tots and teens with each choice they make.
無論是在操場上，還是在聚會上，小家伙們每當要作出選擇時，這句咒語般的話就會在耳邊回響。

3.pay dividends 有好處, 產生效益

如：Before long this arrangement began to pay big dividends.
不久，這項安排就開始帶來很大的好處。

Blue chips generally pay dividends and are favorably regarded by investors.
績優股一般來說會分股利，受到投資者的歡迎。

4.Cut down on 減少，削減

如：Finally-- they have hired a new person. I hope this cut down on our work a little.
終于他們雇用新人了。希望我們的工作能減少一些。

He has to cut down on the consumption of meat.
他不得不減少吃肉。

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