might have had the chance(本可以有机会)
--lose the chance
constrain choice
--limited choice
constrain = limit = restrain = curb = restrict
become utterly predictable
--be completely anticipated
utterly = completely = entirely = fully = thoroughly = wholly
predict = anticipate = foretell = forecast = foreshadow
big houses promoted to be
--big houses are advertized
a reward for diligence
--a reward for industriousness
industriousness = diligence
advertise = promote = popularize = market = propagate 推销 推广
combat 战斗
commuter 上下班往返的人
mutual 共同的
chronic 慢性的 长期的
span 持续时间
a longer life span
premature 过早的
a lower risk of premature death
foster 促进
foster good habits
trait 特性
a psychological trait
trail 足迹 痕迹
trial 试验 审判
executive 行政的 领导的
attribute 归因于 特征
scrutinise 仔细检查
it is scrutinised by an employer
tip 倾斜
tip the delicate balance
intuitive 直觉的
align 一致
clothes that fit well and align with your sense of style
wardrobe 衣柜
buy a whole new wardrobe
accessory 配饰
avoid bows, ties and unnecessary accessories
whereby 凭此 借以
frame 框架
flame 火焰
reluctant 勉强的 不情愿的
you are reluctant to brave the world
neuro 神经
discourse 演讲 论述
advent 出现 到来
the advent of
confine 限制
conducive 有益的
it is conducive to critical thinking
superficial 粗略的
render 使得 成为
remedy 弥补
it has rendered their interactions more superficial
overindulge 过分放任
parents who overindulge their kids
disincline 不愿 不感兴趣
diminish 减弱
diminish workspace dysfunction
sustain 维持
sustain their motivation
entitlement 权利
entitled 有权的
devastating 毁灭性的
the devastating impact of automation
staggering 令人吃惊的
the statistics in manufacturing are staggering
peril 危险
ignore the perils of automation
futile 无用的 不重要的
resisting automation is futile
sensible 合理的 明智的
sensible company or country
manual 体力的
the shift from manual jobs to IT ones
secure 安全的
allow everyone to be economically secure
vulnerable 脆弱的
they feel increasingly vulnerable
avail 有益
they keep complaining but no avail
allege 宣称 指控
it alleged positive effects are doubtful
convenient 传统的
dwell on 反复思考
they tend to dwell on national averages
crucial 重要的
natural 自然的
neutral 中立的
realm 领域