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VOA慢速英语:Dealing with Distractions and Overreactions

2014-10-22来源:VOA
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task – n a piece of work that has been given to someone : a job for someone to do

task at hand – idiom. a piece of work that someone is currently working on

negative – adj. expressing dislike or disapproval

feedback – n. helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.

bully – v. to use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.

roller coaster - n. a situation or experience that involves sudden and extreme changes

prescription - n. a medicine or drug that a doctor officially tells someone to use

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