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五分鐘英語練習 (134)
"Five minutes English practice" (134)
《Listen & Practice - 聆聽和練習》
【Let’s get started.】
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【AI English - 人工智慧英語】
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoOrFK966VA&t=305s
【vocabulary】
manifest [ˈmænɪfest] n. 貨單，v. 顯現；表明
A manifest is a document that lists all the items included in a shipment, along with important details like quantities and serial numbers.
清單是一份文件，其中列出了貨件中包含的所有物品，以及數量和序列號等重要詳細信息。
Manifest, as a verb, means "display, reveal", emphasizing that it is clear at a glance, implying that it is clear without any inference.
Manifest，作為動詞，有 “顯示、展現”之意，強調一目了然，暗喻無需推論就一目了然。
Manifest is a written formal word that refers to a clear indication.
Manifest 乃書面正式用詞，指明確地表明。
homophobia [ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbiə] n. 對同性戀的憎惡 (恐同症)
Homophobia means a fear or dislike of gay people.
恐同症是指對同性戀者的恐懼或厭惡。
Homophobia is a form of discrimination that often leads to oppression, violence, and even death.
恐同症是一種歧視形式，通常會導致壓迫、暴力甚至死亡。
Homophobia denies people their basic human rights.
恐同症剝奪了基本人權。
Homophobia undermines the progress we have made towards equality and acceptance.
恐同症破壞了我們在平等和接受方面取得的進展。
undermine [ˌʌndərˈmaɪn] v. 破壞；削弱；損害
She tried to undermine our friendship.
她試圖破壞我們的友誼。
It will undermine their mutual understanding.
這會破壞他們的相互理解。
To undermine something means to weaken or destroy it, often without direct confrontation.
破壞某物意味著削弱或摧毀它，通常沒有直接對抗。
Undermining can take many forms, such as spreading rumors, withholding information or resources, or even using physical force.
破壞可以採取多種形式，例如散佈謠言、隱瞞信息或資源，甚至使用武力。
confrontation [ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃn] n. 對抗
Confrontation is an uncomfortable feeling, but sometimes it's necessary.
對抗是一種不舒服的感覺，但有時是必要的。
confrontation, compromise, progress
對抗，妥協，進步
Confrontation can be a conversation with a friend about their behavior, or a disagreement with a coworker about a project.
對抗可以是與朋友談論他們的行為，也可以是與同事就某一計畫產生分歧。
Confrontation requires courage and honesty, and it's not always easy.
But when done respectfully, it can lead to understanding, growth and resolution.
對抗需要勇氣和誠實，而且並不總是那麼容易。
但如果以尊重的方式進行，它可以導致理解、成長和解決。
inherent [ɪnˈhɪərənt] adj. 固有的；內在的；天生的
buzzword [ˈbʌzwɜːrd] n. 時髦術語，流行行話
uphold [ʌpˈhoʊld] v. 支持； 維持；贊成
【phrase】
stand up against [stænd ʌp əˈɡenst] ph. 挺身反對
