书籍 Insight - 高级 - 单元3 - 3A

the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

a piece of furniture or equipment that is sold in parts and is delivered to the buyer in a box so that they can put it together and then use it

a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities

suffering from extreme deprivation

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

a permanent instruction or procedure that remains in effect until it is altered or terminated

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology

a form of insurance that offers financial protection to individuals or businesses against legal obligations and expenses resulting from injuries, damages, or losses caused to others

a bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically using checks, with no prior notice required

an entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

covering or including all aspects of something

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

a person or entity that is not directly involved in a particular transaction or agreement, but may have legal rights or obligations related to it

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship