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VOA慢速英语:Coloring Books Can Cut Stress for Adults(翻译)

2016-08-23来源:VOA
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craze – n. something that is very popular for a period of time

inspiration – n. a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something

boom! – interjection indicates that something has happened suddenly

sketch – n. a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene

geometric – adj. of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry

journal – n. a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts

therapeutic – adj. producing good effects on your body or mind :

vibrant – adj. very bright and strong

encourage – v. to make (someone) more likely to do something : to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident

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

drawn – v. to bring toward oneself or itself, as by inherent force or influence; attract:

authenticity – n. real or genuine : not copied or false

daunting – adj. tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with