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essential
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science fiction
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to exist
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state of the art
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senior citizen
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to estimate
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to decrease
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workforce
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shortage
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golden years
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breakdown
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command
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promising
once upon a time
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/wˈʌns əpˌɑːn ɐ tˈaɪm/
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at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story

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Once upon a time, a young prince lived in a faraway kingdom.
She began the bedtime story with, "Once upon a time, there was a brave knight."
What is "once upon a time"?

"Once upon a time" is a traditional phrase used at the beginning of a story, particularly fairy tales or folklore, to signal that the narrative is set in a time or place that is not specified and often magical or imaginary. This phrase sets the stage for storytelling by creating an atmosphere of timelessness and fantasy, inviting the audience into a world where extraordinary events can unfold.

robotic
形容词
r
r
o
b
b
o
ɑ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(机械的)

(机械的)

机器人式的

relating to or characteristic of robots, typically displaying automated or mechanical behavior

wheelchair
wheelchair
名词
wh
hw
ee
i
l
l
ch
ʧ
ai
ɛ
r
r
(椅轮)

(椅轮)

轮椅

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

What is a "wheelchair"?

A wheelchair is a device used by people who have difficulty walking or moving around on their own, including a seat placed on wheels. Wheelchairs come in various types, including push wheelchairs that are pushed by the user or a caregiver, and electric wheelchairs that are powered by batteries and controlled using a handle or other methods. These devices provide essential movement and independence for individuals with disabilities or limited movement, allowing them to move around comfortably and participate in daily activities. Wheelchairs are designed with features such as adjustable seats, footrests, and brakes to ensure safety and comfort for the user.

comfort
comfort
名词
c
k
o
ə
m
m
f
f
o
ɜ
r
r
t
t
(舒适)

(舒适)

安慰

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

essential
essential
形容词
e
ɛ
ss
s
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʃ
ia
ə
l
l
(必不可少的)

(必不可少的)

必要的

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

science fiction
science fiction
名词
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/ˈsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃən/
(科学幻想)

(科学幻想)

科幻

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

What is "science fiction"?

Science fiction is a genre of film, television, or literature that explores imaginative ideas based on science and future technology. It often includes elements such as advanced technology, space travel, time travel, or life from other planets. The stories are set in worlds different from our own, often involving creative scenarios and inventions that go beyond current scientific knowledge. The goal of science fiction is to entertain and provoke thought by presenting interesting and inventive ideas about the future or alternative realities.

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to exist
to exist
动词
e
ɪ
x
gz
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
(生存)

(生存)

存在

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

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state of the art
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/stˈeɪt ʌvðɪ ˈɑːɹt/
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the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

senior citizen
senior citizen
名词
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/sˈiːnjɚ sˈɪɾɪzən/
(退休人士)

(退休人士)

老年人

an old person, especially someone who is retired

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to estimate
to estimate
动词
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
i
ə
m
m
a
t
t
e
(猜测)

(猜测)

估计

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

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to decrease
to decrease
动词
d
d
e
i
c
k
r
r
ea
i
s
s
e
(降低)

(降低)

减少

to become less in amount, size, or degree

increase

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workforce
workforce
名词
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
c
s
e
(员工队伍)

(员工队伍)

劳动力

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

shortage
名词
sh
ʃ
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
e
(缺乏)

(缺乏)

短缺

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

golden years
golden years
名词
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/ɡˈoʊldən jˈɪɹz/
(黄金年华)

(黄金年华)

黄金岁月

Idiom

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

What is the origin of the idiom "golden years" and when to use it?

The phrase "golden years" was first used in Shakespeare's play "Henry V" in 1599, where it referred to the later years of someone's life. It is used to describe the later years of someone's life, typically from retirement age onwards.

语法信息:

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breakdown
名词
b
b
r
r
ea
k
k
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
(关系破裂)

(关系破裂)

沟通障碍

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

command
command
名词
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(指令)

(指令)

命令

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

facial expression
名词
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/fˈeɪʃəl ɛkspɹˈɛʃən/
(脸部表情)

(脸部表情)

面部表情

a way of communicating emotions or attitudes through movements and positions of the face, such as smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows

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promising
形容词
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
m
m
i
ə
s
s
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
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indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

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