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Unit 2 A life’s work
1．While(意为“尽管”，引导让步状语从句) data shows that workers who fail to update their
skills will be able to find fewer jobs，people in hybrid jobs are less likely to become out of
date(过时的)，with only 12% possibility of being replaced by machine，compared with 42% for
general jobs，says Burning Glass.
2．As the website Tech Xplore pointed out(as引导非限制性定语从句，意为“正如”)，other
similar materials require external heat sources such as heat guns and electrical currents to induce a
change of states...
3．During the robots’ experimental trials，the scientists conducted[此处意为“实施，管理，
进行”；其他意思：指挥(军队、乐队等)] a number of tests.
4．These tests included having the robots melt(have＋宾语＋宾补) into liquid and re-form to
escape a prison-like cage.
5．He has a large following of fans，all eager to see(渴望做……) his skillful tricks(此处意为
“诀窍”；其他意思：n.把戏，计谋 v．哄骗，欺骗)．
6．And videos of him using his walking stick as he boards inspire curiosity(n.好奇心) and
admiration(n.钦佩，赞赏) from fans around the world.
7．“I’m honored I can be a voice for our community.Never let others define you and what you
are capable of(有能力做……)，” he said.
8．A new adaptation(n.改编本) of Chinese mythological stories has won the heart of audiences
with its distinctive style.
9．The animation series，Yao—Chinese Folktales，has gained more than 110 million views
online since it was released(熟词生义：vt.发行，发布)．
10．The collection，which ranges from ancient stories to(包括由……到……之间的各类事
物) science fiction, from emotional connection with hometowns to romantic love and from life
themes to questions for humanity，presents Chinese culture and philosophy.
