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2018-07-31来源:和谐英语
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relative humidity – n. the ratio of the amount of water vapor actually present in the air to the greatest amount possible at the same temperature

participant – n. a person who is involved in an activity or event : a person who participates in an activity or event — often + in

perspiration – n. he clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous

significant – adj. large enough to be noticed or have an effect

detrimental – adj. causing damage or injury

cognitive function – n. thinking activities that lead to knowledge, including all means and mechanisms of acquiring information, such as reasoning, memory, attention, and language

host – n. a great amount or number

potential – adj. capable of becoming real : potentially – adv.

exposure – n. the fact or condition of being affected by something or experiencing something

focus – n. a main purpose or interest

impact – v. to have a strong and often bad effect on (something or someone) : – n. a powerful or major influence or effect