世界银行说，东亚的发展中国家增长保持强劲，不过同时警告说，这些国家需要在全球经济脚步持续放缓的同时减少对出口的依赖。

The World Bank says growth in East Asia's developing economies remains strong, but warns they need to reduce their reliance on exports as the global economic slowdown continues.

re·li·ance /rɪˈlajəns/ noun

[singular] : the state of needing someone or something for help, support, etc. — usually + on or upon
▪ The region's reliance on tourism has only grown in recent years
▪ Some farmers are taking steps to reduce their reliance on pesticides.

de·pen·dence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ noun

: the state of being dependent: such as
a: the state of needing something or someone else for support, help, etc. — + on or upon [noncount]
▪ The company was hurt by its dependence on government loans.
▪ Our dependence upon foreign oil makes our economy vulnerable. [singular]
▪ a harmful dependence on foreign oil
b: the state of being addicted to alcohol or a drug [noncount]
▪ drug and alcohol dependence [=addiction, dependency] [singular] — usually + on
▪ She eventually developed a dependence on the painkillers she was taking

de·pen·den·cy /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ noun
plural de·pen·den·cies

1: the quality of being dependent :dependence [noncount]
▪ the country's dependency on foreign oil
▪ drug/chemical dependency [=addiction] [singular]
▪ a dependency on foreign oil

2 [count] : an area that is controlled by a country but that is not formally a part of it 

上周一发布的一份研究报告称，无论是在私人谈话中，还是在Facebook和Twitter这样的社交媒体上，谈论自己都能在我们的大脑中激发出类似食物或金钱所带来的愉悦感。

Talking about ourselves--whether in a personal conversation or through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter--triggers the same sensation of pleasure in the brain as food or money, researchers reported Monday.

几周前的一天凌晨，新加坡市中心发生了一起法拉利(Ferrari)与出租车相撞的事故，这成了点燃新加坡排外情绪以及对炫富行为愈加反感的导火索。

The early-morning crash of a Ferrari into a taxi a few weeks ago in a central area of Singapore has become a flash point for antiforeigner sentiment and growing resentment in the city-state over flashy displays of wealth.

flash point noun
plural ∼ points

[count] : a point, place, or situation in which sudden anger or violence could happen
▪ The city became a flash point as political tensions grew.
▪ The situation reached a flash point when union leaders urged the workers to protest.

flashy /ˈflæʃi/ adjective
flash·i·er; flash·i·est

usually disapproving: bright or fancy in a way that is meant to attract attention :gaudy
▪ rich young men who drive flashy cars
▪ flashy glamour
▪ flashy colors/clothes
▪ a flashy dresser
▪ flashy ads

sen·ti·ment /ˈsɛntəmənt/ noun
plural sen·ti·ments

1: an attitude or opinion [count]

▪ His criticism of the court's decision expresses a sentiment that is shared by many people.
▪ an expression of antiwar sentiments
▪ a noble sentiment
▪ “The lecture was interesting, but it was much too long.” “My sentiments exactly!” [=I agree with you completely] [noncount]
▪ A good politician understands public sentiment. [=understands the opinions held by many or most people]

2 [noncount] : feelings of love, sympathy, kindness, etc.
▪ She likes warmth and sentiment in a movie
▪ You have to be tough to succeed in the business world. There's no room for sentiment.

re·sent·ment /rɪˈzɛntmənt/ noun

[noncount] : a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair
▪ She bore/felt/harbored bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband.
▪ He's filled with resentment at/against his boss.
▪ He expressed his resentment of the new policies.
 

一项针对超重和肥胖人群的研究发现，该类人群罹患膝关节骨性关节炎的风险远高于正常体重的人群，但体育锻炼并不会增大这种风险。

A study of overweight and obese people found their risk of knee osteoarthritis was significantly higher than normal-weight individuals but exercise didn't increase that risk.

os·teo·ar·thri·tis /ˌɑ:stijowɑɚˈθraɪtəs/ noun

[noncount] medical: a disease that causes the joints to become very painful and stiff

obese /oʊˈbi:s/ adjective

[more obese; most obese] : very fat : fat in a way that is unhealthy
▪ providing medical treatment for obese patients

— obe·si·ty /oʊˈbi:səti/ noun [noncount]
▪ the problem of obesity in children
 

如果有一天,电影技术设计师的梦想成真,那么你只需扫描智能手机上的电影票,就可坐进豪华舒适的电影院座椅中,迎接你的是一部感觉无比真实的电影,声音从四面八方漫入耳中──如果你需要的话，还可看到投射在特殊眼镜上的隐藏字幕。

Someday, if the dreams of movie-technology designers come true, you'll flash your smartphone ticket, settle into your plush cinema seat and be greeted with a hyper-real picture, sounds from every direction and -- if you need them -- closed captions projected on special glasses.

1flash /ˈflæʃ/ verb
flash·es; flashed; flash·ing

1: to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated bursts [no obj]
▪ Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed.
▪ Cameras flashed as the celebrities passed
▪ A car was sitting on the side of the road with its lights flashing. [+ obj]
▪ She flashed her car's headlights (at us) and honked her horn.

2 a: to appear quickly or suddenly [no obj]
▪ A message flashed on the screen. [+ obj]
▪ The screen flashed a message in black letters.
b [no obj] : to move or pass very quickly
▪ A car flashed by.
▪ An idea flashed into/through his mind. [=he suddenly had an idea]

3 [no obj] of the eyes: to show strong emotion
▪ Her eyes flashed with anger.

4 [+ obj] : to show (something) briefly
▪ The mugger flashed a knife and demanded their wallets.
▪ The officer flashed his badge.
▪ She flashed a shy smile.

5informal: to show your sexual organs to (someone) suddenly and briefly in public [+ obj]
▪ A strange man flashed her on the subway. [no obj]
▪ He was arrested for flashing. — see also flasher

1plush /ˈplʌʃ/ adjective
plush·er; plush·est

[also more plush; most plush] 1 a: made of a thick, soft fabric
▪ plush carpeting/toys
b: thick and soft
▪ plush fabric

2: very fancy and usually expensive :luxurious
▪ a plush apartment/office/suite
▪ The hotel accommodations were plush.