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美国国家公共电台 NPR How To Survive College When You're Paying Your Own Way

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ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST:

When Lauren Schandevel arrived on campus for her freshman1 year at The University of Michigan, she was struck by how wealthy all her classmates appeared to be.

LAUREN SCHANDEVEL: Just wealthy in ways that I couldn't even imagine.

NADWORNY: Nice cars, fancy clothes, very connected and powerful parents. Lauren had grown up in Warren, Mich., a suburb just north of Detroit. And her family was working-class. She was proud that she'd pieced together scholarships, grants and a few small loans to attend a top school; that even though she'd landed fair and square on the elite2 campus, something felt off.

SCHANDEVEL: From the beginning, I knew that I was a first-gen college student. I knew that I was different from my peers in the sense that, like, my - you know, my parents aren't doctors or lawyers or politicians, and my experience was different from them.

NADWORNY: When Lauren was a junior, the university's student government put out a campus affordability4 guide. It was written with the average U of M student in mind. It's worth noting that the average student, they have a family income of about $150,000 per year.

SCHANDEVEL: A lot of the advice was, like, fire your maid or sell your car to save some money.

NADWORNY: That advice, it didn't go over very well with the low-income students on campus.

SCHANDEVEL: I was frustrated5 by this guide; I was seeing other people who were frustrated by it.

NADWORNY: So she thought, let's make our own guide. Maybe she'd print it and pass out copies on The Diag, the open space in the middle of U of M's campus. Lauren had her own hacks7 - the things that helped her survive and budget - but there was also stuff she didn't know.

SCHANDEVEL: So I opened a Google Doc, and I made the sharing settings so that people could add to it or make suggestions.

NADWORNY: Hundreds of students started editing the document, adding their own take on how to navigate8 college when you're paying yourself.

SCHANDEVEL: Oh, my goodness.

(LAUGHTER)

SCHANDEVEL: I haven't been in this document in a while.

NADWORNY: Today, more than a year later, Lauren's crowd-sourced guide, titled...

SCHANDEVEL: "Being Not Rich At U of M: A Guide" (laughter).

NADWORNY: It's more than 100 pages. The first couple lines, which was actually the first thing that Lauren wrote, it gets right to the heart of the document.

SCHANDEVEL: So it says, you've been admitted to the University of Michigan. All your life you've worked hard and gotten stellar grades; this is finally the light at the end of the tunnel. And then you get here, and you realize that your socioeconomic status puts you at a significant disadvantage. This guide is for anyone who has ever felt marginalized on campus. In it, we lay out the issues with which we grapple most and their solutions, both immediate9 and long-term.

NADWORNY: And that - that's what we're going to do in this episode of LIFE KIT10. It'll be our guide to navigating11 college and life and not stressing yourself out over money. So then you can actually focus on class. You'll hear from one researcher and a whole bunch of college students and recent grads - the real experts on all of this.

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)

NADWORNY: I'm Elissa Nadworny, an education reporter at NPR. I've spent the last year talking with college students about how our perceptions of college - what we see in movies and pop culture - it doesn't really match what happens on campus. Sure, there are students with parents who are footing the bill. But a lot of students are paying for school themselves. According to the federal government, more than half of today's nearly 20 million college students are paying completely on their own.

Going to college, it's a way to climb the socioeconomic ladder - a path to a better job, a better life. But like Lauren wrote in her introduction, money issues don't end when you accept your financial aid; that is just the beginning. When you arrive on campus, there is so much more. Stay with us.

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NADWORNY: Through social media, Lauren Schandevel's Google Doc started to make the rounds at other colleges.

ABEEHA SHAMSHAD: When I saw it, I was like, oh, my God, this is perfect.

NADWORNY: Abeeha Shamshad was finishing up her sophomore12 year at Ohio State University.

SHAMSHAD: Basically, it looked like my college experience put down onto paper.

NADWORNY: Abeeha had moved across the country, from Northern California, to go to Ohio State. She and her twin sister were born in Pakistan. Her parents wanted her to stay close to home, but She had her heart set on Ohio State, which meant paying for college was her responsibility. She got big scholarships to help cover a lot. But campus and all those extra things to buy was overwhelming. She was on her own, and there wasn't anyone to say, hey, you don't really have enough money for that.

SHAMSHAD: People go on social outings all the time. Movies are cheaper in Ohio, but if you see them, like, three times a week, it still adds up.

NADWORNY: The choices, the social pressure, the financial insecurity - it really stressed her out.

SHAMSHAD: It was, like, really fun until it wasn't.

NADWORNY: Which brings us to our first takeaway - when you're navigating the finances of college, take advantage of your school's free resources. There are perks13 to being a student. Lots of times, it's the stuff they brag14 about when you're taking a college tour but then don't actually point it out again when you enroll15. By the end of that first semester, Abeeha was on a mission - to find those things - and she did. Many were buried deep in her school's website.

SHAMSHAD: Navigate the hell out of your school website. Those site maps span for thousands of pages, but they're there for you to read, and there's everything that you could possibly think of. And oftentimes, if you call, there's even more.

NADWORNY: Some of the things she discovered - that $25 Uber to the airport - turns out there was a free bus. About a mile from campus, she found a low-fee health clinic. And there was free mental health counselling and free visits with a nutritionist. Her findings eventually made it into her own not-rich guide for students at OSU. She says sometimes students don't even look for these resources because they think financial insecurity is just inevitable16 in college; she's adamant17 that is not true. And still, she acknowledges that free resources, they only go so far.

SHAMSHAD: Life isn't on hold while you're in college. You are still burning through money, so at some point, you do have to consider making money.

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NADWORNY: So now, takeaway No. 2 - when it comes to working while in school, choose a job that will set you up for the future - one that helps you professionally, or at least one that doesn't detract from getting your degree.

KARL BERKEMEIER: Finding a side hustle18 that works for you and works for your schedule is hugely beneficial, especially for people who need that kind of liquid cash flow.

NADWORNY: Karl Berkemeier went to Michigan, where Lauren Schandevel went. He did ROTC, which covered tuition, and then he got a job as a dorm assistant that paid for his housing. But even with those two big expenses covered, there were other things he needed money for. To cover those things, Karl got a job in the science department.

BERKEMEIER: I was a guinea pig for science, kind of wryly19 and mostly joking, but I participated in a lot of research and got a lot of money that way.

NADWORNY: For one research project, the scientists covered him in motion capture dots while he walked on a treadmill20. Another one - they gave him specific food to eat for a month while they monitored his health.

BERKEMEIER: I've gotten to see several studies, and you know, you kind of read through, and you see a part where they mention you, and it's fun. And it's - I loved being a part of advancing medicine.

NADWORNY: Plus, as a nursing major, Karl can put that experience on his resume, mention it in a job interview, use it to help further his career. For a long time, campus jobs were limited to dining services or cleaning, but that's changing. Schools are building in opportunities for students to work with professors on research or help in the marketing21 and admissions departments. In addition to having work that's complementary to a degree, those campus jobs can also be super flexible with your class schedule. Here's Abeeha.

SHAMSHAD: On-campus employers are almost always more forgiving of factors like, do you have finals coming up? They'll have specialized22 finals schedules that are so helpful.

NADWORNY: Of course, there are downsides to working - jobs take time; sacrifices get made; cuts on study time, clubs, socializing.

SHAMSHAD: It can be a huge plus for your banking23 account and a huge minus for your social life. But ultimately, you can make both work.

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NADWORNY: Now that you're working and you have money coming in, there's a catch - you have to know what you're spending. So takeaway No. 3 - make a budget. Track what money comes in and track what money goes out.

LEWIS GUAPO: This is Lewis. It was always important for me to actually have - like, how much money do I have available?

ERIC LEE: Yeah. This is Eric. How is it that I can save money and, you know, really live better?

NADWORNY: Eric Lee and Lewis Guapo met their freshman year at The University of Texas, Austin.

GUAPO: We're, like, complete opposites in many ways.

(LAUGHTER)

NADWORNY: But there's also a lot they have in common - their faith, they both play the stock market, and together, they helped create UT's version of Lauren's document.

LEE: Yeah, we're looking through it right now. There's - oh, there's so much (laughter).

NADWORNY: They mention tricks for sticking to a budget, like using a mobile app to keep track of spending. And they've listed little things that help keep spending down. A big section in their guide - food. Food can be really expensive and a real source of stress and insecurity.

Recent research from Temple University's Hope Center for College, Community and Justice found that nearly half of student respondents from about 100 colleges said they had been food insecure in the past 30 days. Campus food pantries have sprung up to address this issue. In addition, Eric wants to make sure you don't miss out on the free food on your campus. Some free food is better than others. According to Eric, the business school at UT Austin is the best.

LEE: Not, like, low quality - like just pizza. But there's, like, high quality - like chips and queso and guac, and bean and cheese quesadillas and - oh, my favorite thing is, like - there's chocolate-covered strawberries that they serve and it - they serve it en masse.

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NADWORNY: Abeeha, over at OSU, was more into cheap eats. She found a grocery store that sold burritos for 25 cents; that's four for a dollar. But she has a warning about this hack6.

SHAMSHAD: I think a lot of students fall into the trap of getting four-for-$4s every day after class; I did, of course.

NADWORNY: What is a four-for-$4?

SHAMSHAD: So a four-for-$4 has a junior bacon cheeseburger; it has a small frosty, fries and a soft drink (laughter).

NADWORNY: All for $4.

SHAMSHAD: All for $4. Who could say no to situational poverty-induced unhealthiness. It's just a great deal. And it is not good for you at all.

NADWORNY: (Laughter) Wow. OK, so the free food is great because we have a lot of folks who say, like, look for the free food.

SHAMSHAD: Yes, absolutely.

NADWORNY: But maybe think about nutrition at the same time.

SHAMSHAD: Absolutely.

NADWORNY: Karl, the ROTC cadet from Michigan, he has another idea on how to cut corners.

BERKEMEIER: I consider myself a professional thrift24 shopper. My entire wardrobe is comprised almost exclusively of Salvation25 Army finds.

NADWORNY: During his time at Michigan, he figured out where to go and when. One tip - get that winter coat in May.

BERKEMEIER: When I was little, I wore a lot of hand-me-downs.

NADWORNY: He'd watch his mom sew, altering clothes so they could fit him. He was always a tall guy; he's now 6'4". Someday, his mom would say, he's going to be doing this by himself, and sure enough...

BERKEMEIER: It's easy to take down a hem3; it's easy to take up a hem - a little seam work. You can get great quality clothes and alter them slightly to fit you for a great price.

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NADWORNY: Of course, sometimes there are situations where being thrifty26 isn't enough, which leads us to our takeaway No. 4 - small federal loans can be good. Many students take out some loans, even if they've gotten a full-tuition scholarship. And recent research has shown that small federal loans can actually help you graduate. That's because loans are designed to give you money to help you get a degree; that degree ultimately allows you to get a job that earns you enough money to pay back that loan. That's how the system was designed and often does work.

Of course, that doesn't diminish the fact that folks who took out loans and didn't get a degree are really hurting, having trouble paying back their loans. And there is a ton of student debt in America. Last I checked, it was about $1.6 trillion. But Lesley Turner, an assistant professor of economics at the University of Maryland, co-authored a study that found not all loans are bad and, actually, a small loan can be really helpful. Turner and her co-author Benjamin Marx followed community college students who had taken out a couple thousand dollars in federal loans to cover expenses beyond tuition, additional expenses like housing and food. Those students...

LESLEY TURNER: They attempted more courses, they earned more credits, and they had higher grade-point averages.

NADWORNY: That's Turner, who did the study. The other big outcome...

TURNER: There were also sizable increases in the likelihood of transferring to a four-year public institution, to a bachelor's degree program.

NADWORNY: And she has an idea about why this is happening.

TURNER: The most likely explanation, we think, is that this loan allowed students to work less, that they would have had to work to pay for their living expenses, to pay for their transportation.

NADWORNY: The loan may have freed up time in their schedule to take more classes, to study, to finish their schoolwork. Of course, the important part of all of this is you've got to graduate. For most students, completing a bachelor's degree makes you far less likely to default on your loans. And there are lots of different kinds of loans, and they're not all created equally. You can learn all about the different types of student loans in the first episode of this guide. For now, just remember that if you're taking out a small federal loan and it helps you graduate, that can be a good thing.

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)

NADWORNY: And now takeaway No. 5 - don't be afraid to ask for help. Start first with the financial aid office, the folks who can answer your questions about the loans and scholarships and grants. One high school English teacher in Washington, D.C., often tells her high school students that when she was a college student, she brought a photo of herself to her financial aid office. On the back of the photo, she put her name and a phone number and email. She asked the staff member to keep it on their desk so that they'd be reminded of her whenever more grant money became available.

Sure enough, at the end of her freshman year, they were able to add more money to her financial aid package.

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NADWORNY: But advocating for yourself and sharing that you're in need can be a challenge. Here's Lauren from Michigan.

SCHANDEVEL: You know, I think there's this assumption that poor folks are poor because they're not spending their money properly or they're spending frivolously27, when the reality is that we don't have money, you know?

NADWORNY: She says that makes it really hard to ask for help. And we heard the same thing from Avee Oabel, a junior at Ohio State.

AVEE OABEL: Being an independent student, it kind of - I feel different than other students because they're not necessarily, like, worrying about all these sorts of things all the time.

NADWORNY: During her sophomore year, she had a falling-out with her family and took on paying for college herself. It was a hard transition. She had recently decided28 to pursue an architecture major, which meant she'd had to buy a ton of extra materials.

OABEL: I had a very expensive assignment that I needed to get done, and it just wasn't feasible for me at that moment. So I emailed my professor and talked with them, and they were very understanding.

NADWORNY: The professors let her do the assignment digitally, instead of printing it. And Avee was kind of shocked - first, that she had actually said something, and then, second, that it had worked.

OABEL: Honestly, I don't know how I got myself to do it because I am a fairly, like, timid person. Like, I don't necessarily like to speak up all that often.

NADWORNY: But after the success of that first ask, she developed a personal pep talk.

OABEL: All it takes is that five seconds of courage, even though you might not want to do it in the moment. If you think about it, really, the worst that could happen is they say no, or they're going to direct you to the people that can help you.

NADWORNY: This fearlessness, she says, should also be applied29 to the way you approach the financial aid office. She's found there are always additional opportunities for extra grant money, emergency funds, even scholarships, that folks just don't know about. All you have to do, she says, is apply.

OABEL: Even if they seem, like, super competitive, like, you have a shot.

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NADWORNY: All right, let's take a step back. Everything we've been talking about here, all five of these takeaways, this is all happening on top of actually going to class, studying, writing assignments and getting good grades. And it's important to remember that navigating all this when you're on the hook for the money can be really stressful and sometimes socially isolating30. Abeeha at OSU, she struggled with this because her experience wasn't what she had imagined or seen on social media and in movies.

SHAMSHAD: I have far fewer friends than I see maybe people around me having, and at times, that's kind of been like, darn, like, who's going to be a bridesmaid at my wedding? Who am I going to invite to a spur-of-the-moment trip to Mexico in seven years?

NADWORNY: She remembers times heading to a shift at work, missing a football game or a party, where she felt left out or down on her situation.

SHAMSHAD: It's made me feel a little alienated31 and isolated32 from my peers. But I also have to remind myself that just because I've been told that these four years are where it all happens, that doesn't mean it has to be the four years where it all happens.

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NADWORNY: Abeeha's experience helps us get to takeaway No. 6 - take care of yourself.

SCHANDEVEL: Like, everyone talks about housing and food security and finances, which are obviously very important. But I think, like, a huge component33 of it is, like, that sense of belonging.

NADWORNY: Lauren experienced that. In addition to feeling stressed about money...

SCHANDEVEL: There were moments where I was like, maybe college isn't for me.

NADWORNY: But making the not-rich guide, it was a big turning point for her.

SCHANDEVEL: Economic status is such an invisible identity, and there are no places on campus where we can really find each other. So I feel like that was also a huge component of the guide, was that it brought together people who had experienced this before, and students who were reading the guide knew that they weren't alone and people had gone through it.

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)

NADWORNY: Karl Berkemeier graduated from The University of Michigan and is now a second lieutenant34 in the U.S. Army in San Antonio, Texas. And there's one thing he wants you to remember.

BERKEMEIER: It's really important to know yourself and know that you're here for a reason. You got here because of who you are, whether it be your intelligence, it could be because of your work ethic35, it could be because of your abilities, your athletic36 abilities or whatever it may be. You're here for a reason, and you belong here, and you can't let whatever degree of social isolation37 happens or whatever feeling of otherness you get interfere38 with that self-identity.

NADWORNY: Lewis and Eric, they graduated from UT Austin, and they're now heading on a road trip to Michigan and Canada.

GUAPO: Just to hang out as friends and just try to venture out a little bit.

NADWORNY: Eric has a job lined up at a startup in the fall, and Lewis is fielding offers. Lauren Schandevel has temporarily moved back in with her parents in Warren, Mich., while she figures out her next steps. She's working part time at Wayne State University and for a nonprofit called We the People. Avee Oabel is heading into her senior year at OSU. She signed up to work in the dorms and, in exchange, her housing will be paid for. She's also planning on taking one day a week, or maybe just an afternoon, to relax and do something she enjoys. Her final piece of advice...

OABEL: Take care of yourself. Even though you're working hard, even though you might have a lot to do, at the end of the day, like, you're not going to be very productive and you're not going to be happy at all if you're just forcing yourself past your limits.

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NADWORNY: So now it's time for a quick recap. First, find the resources your college offers for students. You might have to do a bit of digging.

SHAMSHAD: Navigate the hell out of your school website.

NADWORNY: No. 2 - it's OK to work, but try to find a job that relates to what you want to do. On-campus jobs can fit that bill. Plus, they're more flexible, and they work with your schedule. Takeaway No. 3 - make a budget and don't miss out on that free food.

LEE: Not lot, like, low quality - like just pizza. But there's, like, high quality - like chips and queso and guac.

NADWORNY: Takeaway No. 4 - when thrifting isn't enough and there are no more hours in the day for a job, talk to the financial aid office about taking out loans. No. 5 - don't be afraid to ask for help.

OABEL: All it takes is that five seconds of courage.

NADWORNY: And the worst they say is no. And finally, takeaway No. 6 - take care of yourself. You've made it to college. You belong there.

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NADWORNY: Before we go, here's what's next for Abeeha Shamshad.

What things are you looking forward to going back your senior year?

SHAMSHAD: Senior year - I'm definitely looking forward to graduating (laughter). Also, very much looking forward to working on my credit score because that's something people seem to forget about. So try to be on top of that. But yeah.

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NADWORNY: For more NPR LIFE KIT, check out the other episodes in this guide. There's one about all the loans you can take out and another about paying all those loans back. If you like what you hear, make sure to check out the other LIFE KIT guides at npr.org/lifekit. And while you're there, subscribe39 to our newsletter so you don't miss anything. We've got more guides coming out every month on all sorts of topics. And here, as always, is a completely random40 tip - this time it's from listener, Stacey Prada (ph).

STACEY PRADA: Avoid mildew41 and stains on shower curtains altogether. Clip a bottom corner of the shower curtain to an organizer near the shower spout42 so that it hangs freely and dries between uses. I live in a very humid climate, and if I don't do this, the bottom will mildew within a week. Doing this after each use keeps my shower curtain clean for months.

NADWORNY: If you've got a good tip or a topic you want us to explore, please let us know. You can email us at [email protected]. I'm Elissa Nadworny, and thanks for listening.


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1 freshman 1siz9r     
n.大学一年级学生(可兼指男女)
参考例句:
  • Jack decided to live in during his freshman year at college.杰克决定大一时住校。
  • He is a freshman in the show business.他在演艺界是一名新手。
2 elite CqzxN     
n.精英阶层;实力集团;adj.杰出的,卓越的
参考例句:
  • The power elite inside the government is controlling foreign policy.政府内部的一群握有实权的精英控制着对外政策。
  • We have a political elite in this country.我们国家有一群政治精英。
3 hem 7dIxa     
n.贴边,镶边;vt.缝贴边;(in)包围,限制
参考例句:
  • The hem on her skirt needs sewing.她裙子上的褶边需要缝一缝。
  • The hem of your dress needs to be let down an inch.你衣服的折边有必要放长1英寸。
4 affordability b765fd6126db9695d9d5b74d209e7527     
可购性
参考例句:
  • Performance-Based Logistics Affordability: Can We Afford Categorical Conversion to Performance-Based Acquisition? 基于性能的后期的可承受性:能否担负得起向基于性能的采办的无条件的转变?
  • There would be no crisis of affordability, as't for food or clothing. 就想食物与服装一样,因为供给没有危机。
5 frustrated ksWz5t     
adj.挫败的,失意的,泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的过去式和过去分词 );挫败;使受挫折;令人沮丧
参考例句:
  • It's very easy to get frustrated in this job. 这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
  • The bad weather frustrated all our hopes of going out. 恶劣的天气破坏了我们出行的愿望。 来自《简明英汉词典》
6 hack BQJz2     
n.劈,砍,出租马车;v.劈,砍,干咳
参考例句:
  • He made a hack at the log.他朝圆木上砍了一下。
  • Early settlers had to hack out a clearing in the forest where they could grow crops.早期移民不得不在森林里劈出空地种庄稼。
7 hacks 7524d17c38ed0b02a3dc699263d3ce94     
黑客
参考例句:
  • But there are hacks who take advantage of people like Teddy. 但有些无赖会占类似泰迪的人的便宜。 来自电影对白
  • I want those two hacks back here, right now. 我要那两个雇工回到这儿,现在就回。 来自互联网
8 navigate 4Gyxu     
v.航行,飞行;导航,领航
参考例句:
  • He was the first man to navigate the Atlantic by air.他是第一个飞越大西洋的人。
  • Such boats can navigate on the Nile.这种船可以在尼罗河上航行。
9 immediate aapxh     
adj.立即的;直接的,最接近的;紧靠的
参考例句:
  • His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call.他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。
  • We declared ourselves for the immediate convocation of the meeting.我们主张立即召开这个会议。
10 kit D2Rxp     
n.用具包,成套工具;随身携带物
参考例句:
  • The kit consisted of about twenty cosmetic items.整套工具包括大约20种化妆用品。
  • The captain wants to inspect your kit.船长想检查你的行装。
11 navigating 7b03ffaa93948a9ae00f8802b1000da5     
v.给(船舶、飞机等)引航,导航( navigate的现在分词 );(从海上、空中等)横越;横渡;飞跃
参考例句:
  • These can also be very useful when navigating time-based documents, such as video and audio. 它对于和时间有关的文档非常有用,比如视频和音频文档。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
  • Vehicles slowed to a crawl on city roads, navigating slushy snow. 汽车在市区路上行驶缓慢,穿越泥泞的雪地。 来自互联网
12 sophomore PFCz6     
n.大学二年级生;adj.第二年的
参考例句:
  • He is in his sophomore year.他在读二年级。
  • I'm a college sophomore majoring in English.我是一名英语专业的大二学生。
13 perks 6e5f1a81b34c045ce1dd0ea94a32e614     
额外津贴,附带福利,外快( perk的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。
  • Are there any perks that go with your job? 你的工作有什么津贴吗?
14 brag brag     
v./n.吹牛,自夸;adj.第一流的
参考例句:
  • He made brag of his skill.他夸耀自己技术高明。
  • His wealth is his brag.他夸张他的财富。
15 enroll Pogxx     
v.招收;登记;入学;参军;成为会员(英)enrol
参考例句:
  • I should like to enroll all my children in the swimming class.我愿意让我的孩子们都参加游泳班。
  • They enroll him as a member of the club.他们吸收他为俱乐部会员。
16 inevitable 5xcyq     
adj.不可避免的,必然发生的
参考例句:
  • Mary was wearing her inevitable large hat.玛丽戴着她总是戴的那顶大帽子。
  • The defeat had inevitable consequences for British policy.战败对英国政策不可避免地产生了影响。
17 adamant FywzQ     
adj.坚硬的,固执的
参考例句:
  • We are adamant on the building of a well-off society.在建设小康社会这一点上,我们是坚定不移的。
  • Veronica was quite adamant that they should stay on.维罗妮卡坚信他们必须继续留下去。
18 hustle McSzv     
v.推搡;竭力兜售或获取;催促;n.奔忙(碌)
参考例句:
  • It seems that he enjoys the hustle and bustle of life in the big city.看起来他似乎很喜欢大城市的热闹繁忙的生活。
  • I had to hustle through the crowded street.我不得不挤过拥挤的街道。
19 wryly 510b39f91f2e11b414d09f4c1a9c5a1a     
adv. 挖苦地,嘲弄地
参考例句:
  • Molly smiled rather wryly and said nothing. 莫莉苦笑着,一句话也没说。
  • He smiled wryly, then closed his eyes and gnawed his lips. 他狞笑一声,就闭了眼睛,咬着嘴唇。 来自子夜部分
20 treadmill 1pOyz     
n.踏车;单调的工作
参考例句:
  • The treadmill has a heart rate monitor.跑步机上有个脉搏监视器。
  • Drugs remove man from the treadmill of routine.药物可以使人摆脱日常单调的工作带来的疲劳。
21 marketing Boez7e     
n.行销,在市场的买卖,买东西
参考例句:
  • They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
  • He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。
22 specialized Chuzwe     
adj.专门的,专业化的
参考例句:
  • There are many specialized agencies in the United Nations.联合国有许多专门机构。
  • These tools are very specialized.这些是专用工具。
23 banking aySz20     
n.银行业,银行学,金融业
参考例句:
  • John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
  • He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
24 thrift kI6zT     
adj.节约,节俭;n.节俭,节约
参考例句:
  • He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.他具备节俭和勤奋的美德。
  • His thrift and industry speak well for his future.他的节俭和勤勉预示着他美好的未来。
25 salvation nC2zC     
n.(尤指基督)救世,超度,拯救,解困
参考例句:
  • Salvation lay in political reform.解救办法在于政治改革。
  • Christians hope and pray for salvation.基督教徒希望并祈祷灵魂得救。
26 thrifty NIgzT     
adj.节俭的;兴旺的;健壮的
参考例句:
  • Except for smoking and drinking,he is a thrifty man.除了抽烟、喝酒,他是个生活节俭的人。
  • She was a thrifty woman and managed to put aside some money every month.她是个很会持家的妇女,每月都设法存些钱。
27 frivolously e41737201dc317af76e74e4e5de2880d     
adv.轻浮地,愚昧地
参考例句:
  • She behaves frivolously, she is not at all sedate. 她举止飘浮,很不稳重。 来自互联网
  • She spends her time frivolously enjoying the easy life. 她玩世不恭地消磨时间,享受著轻松的生活。 来自互联网
28 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
参考例句:
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
29 applied Tz2zXA     
adj.应用的;v.应用,适用
参考例句:
  • She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
  • This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。
30 isolating 44778bf8913bd1ed228a8571456b945b     
adj.孤立的,绝缘的v.使隔离( isolate的现在分词 );将…剔出(以便看清和单独处理);使(某物质、细胞等)分离;使离析
参考例句:
  • Colour filters are not very effective in isolating narrow spectral bands. 一些滤色片不能很有效地分离狭窄的光谱带。 来自辞典例句
  • This became known as the streak method for isolating bacteria. 这个方法以后就称为分离细菌的划线法。 来自辞典例句
31 alienated Ozyz55     
adj.感到孤独的,不合群的v.使疏远( alienate的过去式和过去分词 );使不友好;转让;让渡(财产等)
参考例句:
  • His comments have alienated a lot of young voters. 他的言论使许多年轻选民离他而去。
  • The Prime Minister's policy alienated many of her followers. 首相的政策使很多拥护她的人疏远了她。 来自《简明英汉词典》
32 isolated bqmzTd     
adj.与世隔绝的
参考例句:
  • His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 他的不良行为只是个别事件。
  • Patients with the disease should be isolated. 这种病的患者应予以隔离。
33 component epSzv     
n.组成部分,成分,元件;adj.组成的,合成的
参考例句:
  • Each component is carefully checked before assembly.每个零件在装配前都经过仔细检查。
  • Blade and handle are the component parts of a knife.刀身和刀柄是一把刀的组成部分。
34 lieutenant X3GyG     
n.陆军中尉,海军上尉;代理官员,副职官员
参考例句:
  • He was promoted to be a lieutenant in the army.他被提升为陆军中尉。
  • He prevailed on the lieutenant to send in a short note.他说动那个副官,递上了一张简短的便条进去。
35 ethic ziGz4     
n.道德标准,行为准则
参考例句:
  • They instilled the work ethic into their children.他们在孩子们的心中注入了职业道德的理念。
  • The connotation of education ethic is rooted in human nature's mobility.教育伦理的内涵根源于人本性的变动性。
36 athletic sOPy8     
adj.擅长运动的,强健的;活跃的,体格健壮的
参考例句:
  • This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
  • He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。
37 isolation 7qMzTS     
n.隔离,孤立,分解,分离
参考例句:
  • The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
  • He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后,生活比较孤寂。
38 interfere b5lx0     
v.(in)干涉,干预;(with)妨碍,打扰
参考例句:
  • If we interfere, it may do more harm than good.如果我们干预的话,可能弊多利少。
  • When others interfere in the affair,it always makes troubles. 别人一卷入这一事件,棘手的事情就来了。
39 subscribe 6Hozu     
vi.(to)订阅,订购;同意;vt.捐助,赞助
参考例句:
  • I heartily subscribe to that sentiment.我十分赞同那个观点。
  • The magazine is trying to get more readers to subscribe.该杂志正大力发展新订户。
40 random HT9xd     
adj.随机的;任意的;n.偶然的(或随便的)行动
参考例句:
  • The list is arranged in a random order.名单排列不分先后。
  • On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查,发现肉变质了。
41 mildew 41oyq     
n.发霉;v.(使)发霉
参考例句:
  • The interior was dark and smelled of mildew.里面光线很暗,霉味扑鼻。
  • Mildew may form in this weather.这种天气有可能发霉。
42 spout uGmzx     
v.喷出,涌出;滔滔不绝地讲;n.喷管;水柱
参考例句:
  • Implication in folk wealth creativity and undertaking vigor spout.蕴藏于民间的财富创造力和创业活力喷涌而出。
  • This acts as a spout to drain off water during a rainstorm.在暴风雨季,这东西被用作喷管来排水。
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