Online Class Notes (Mike)

曾在上海工作的前图书编辑沈宇涉足图书行业超过10年。他表示，越来越多的人阅读网络文学。虽然这些作品大多很有趣，但缺乏深度和艺术价值。在疫情期间，人们需要从娱乐作品中寻求安慰，这类作品通常是主人公历经艰难最终在情感上和事业上双丰收的故事走向。

Vocabulary

compulsory (adj.)  =  mandatory (adj.)
nine-year compulsory education

mask mandate (n)

mandate (n) 强制命令

restriction (n) 限制

lift (v) to cancel
The government lifted traffic restrictions last Monday.

Your world is your oyster 放手去做

potluck meal (n)

overwhelm (v) 摧垮，吞没
I was overwhelm by all the …

overwhelming (adj.)

authentic (adj.) 正宗的，权威的

legitimate (adj.) 合法的，有合理性的，正当的 – legit (adj.) 地道的
I know a legit Sichuan restaurant near our company.

stereotype – stereotypical
A stereotypical American is one who is loud

circumstance (n) 情况

climate (n) 气候

humid (adj.) 湿润 – humidity – humidifier (n) 加湿器 – dehumidifier (n) 除湿器

tech hub 科技中心

a melting pot 大融炉

whine (v) 发牢骚，抱怨，叫苦

complain (v) ~ about sth – complaint (n)

grab lunch一起吃午饭

How do feeling in China?
How do feel about China?
How do you like it here? 你觉得这里怎么样？

the life speed in China is pretty quickly
the pace of life is fast

How long have you living in China?
How long have you been living in China.

I used to the dry climate.
I am used to drier climate.

spoiled fish
boiled fish 水煮鱼