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***Radical: concerning the most basic and important parts of something; thorough and complete 根本的;徹底的;完全的 the need for radical changes in education 對教育進行徹底變革的需要
demands for radical reform of the law 徹底改變法律的要求
radical differences between the sexes 兩性間的根本差異
***stimulate: to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something 促進;激發;激勵
The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work. 展覽增進了人們對她作品的興趣.
The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students. 這篇文章可用來活躍學生的討論.
***Backfire: to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results 產生事與愿違的不良(或危險)后果
Unfortunately the plan backfired. 不幸的是,計劃產生了適得其反的結果.
***Vibrant: full of life and energy 充滿生機的;生氣勃勃的;精力充沛的
a vibrant city/personality 充滿生機的城市;活潑的個性
Thailand is at its most vibrant during the New Year celebrations. 在歡度新年期間,泰國舉國歡騰.
***in the long run: concerning a longer period in the future 從長遠來看
This measure inevitably means higher taxes in the long run. 從長遠來看這項舉措的結果就是要多納稅.
