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無論我們擁有何種性格特質,我們總能讚揚彼此的差異並且相互學習。
The opposite of an introvert is called an extrovert.
内向者的相反則被稱為「外向者」。
Extroverts love connecting with other people, work well in groups, and are usually very confident.
外向者熱愛與他人交流,在團體中如魚得水,且通常相當地有自信。
When introverts don't fit into groups of extroverts, they may be seen as cold, uninterested, or timid.
當内向者無法融入外向者團體時,他們容易被視為冷漠、興致缺缺或者羞怯不前。
Popular culture tells us that it is important to network, socialize, and communicate, but all of this can make introverts feel uncomfortable. 流行文化灌輸我們, 建立人脈、社會化和溝通是重要的,但以上種種都會使内向者感到不自在。
Scientists are studying what causes someone to be an introvert or an extrovert.
科學家正在研究是什麼導致一個人成為内向或外向者。
Recent studies show that genes are a factor, and most people seem to be born with one personality type or the other. 近期研究顯示基因是一個重要因素, 而且多數人似乎天生就帶有其中一種性格類型。
Part of what makes us introverted or extroverted is how our brains respond to the world around us.
致使我們呈現内向或外向的一個部分是我們大腦對周遭環境的反應。
The brain of an introvert can respond dramatically to a very mild stimulus, but the brain of an extrovert
tends to need a stronger stimulus to have the same reaction. 内向者的大腦對非常細微的刺激即有相當強烈的反應,然而外向者的大腦往往需要更強大的刺激才會引發同等的反應。
Our environment and experiences also influence whether we are introverted or extroverted.
我們身處的環境和經歷同樣會影響我們是内向或外向。
The term ambivert describes someone who is right in the middle.
「中向性格」一詞用來形容正好身處兩者中間的人。
No matter what personality type we have, we can always celebrate our differences and learn from each other.
無論我們擁有何種性格特質,我們總能讚揚彼此的差異並且相互學習。
Words & Phrases 單字片語
1. opposite n.相反的人事物 & a. 相反的
◆ Iris adores good-looking guys, but her boyfriend is the complete opposite.
艾麗絲喜歡帥哥,但她男友完全不符合這個條件。
2. fit into... 融入·⋯
fit in 融入
◆ Prisoners often have problems fitting into society after their release.
囚犯在獲釋後往往難以融入社會。
◆ Mary joined a study group but didn't seem to fit in, so she left.
瑪莉參加了一個讀書會卻與他們格格不入,於是就退出了。
3. communicate vi.溝通,交流
communicate with... 和... 溝通
◆ The well-known scientist believes that he can communicate with life in outer space.
那位知名的科學家相信他能與外太空生物溝通。
4. factor n.因素
◆ Quality is a major factor in the success of our new product.
品質是我們新產品會成功的一個主要因素。
5. mild a.輕微的;溫和的
◆ Morgan was given a mild punishment though he made a big mistake.
即使摩根犯了大錯,他仍舊被從輕發落。
6. tend to V 往往會/傾向於⋯⋯
◆ Young boys tend to pay less attention in class than girls.
相較於女孩,小男孩往往較少專注於課堂上。
7. influence vt.影響
◆ What my English teacher said influenced my final decision.
我的英文老師所言影響了我最後的決定。
8. term n.詞;術語
◆ I am not familiar with these medical terms.
我對這些醫學詞彙並不熟悉。
※ Tips in Use 重點解析 ※
「 no matter + 疑問詞 what 」的用法
文中的 no matter what 為副詞連接詞,
表示「不管 / 不論什麼」,
亦可寫 whatever。
「 no matter + 疑問詞 what ＝ 疑問詞 + ever」
II
no matter what = whatever 不論/不管什麼
no matter who = whoever 不論/不管誰
no matter when = whenever 不論/不管何時
no matter where = wherever 不論/不管何處
no matter how = however 不管/不論如何
◆ Donald can't convince his mother no matter what (= whatever) he says.
無論唐納德說什麼都無法說服他媽媽。
◆ No matter who (= Whoever) phones, tell them I'm out.
不管誰打過來都說我出門了
◆ No matter when (= Whenever) you come, you will be more than welcome.
無論你什麼時候來,都會受到熱烈歡迎。
◆ No matter where (= Wherever) I go, I will keep in contact with you.
不論我去哪裡,我都會和你保持聯絡。
◆ No matter how (= However) angry you get, you can never treat your friends like that.
不管多麼生氣,你都不能那樣對待朋友。
※ 補充詞彙 Extra Words & Phrases ※
◆ timid a.羞怯的,膽怯的
◆ network vi.建立人脈
◆ socialize vi.社交,交際
◆ gene n.基因
◆ stimulus n.刺激物,刺激因子
◆ ambivert n.中向性格者
※ You Can Do This ※將下列字詞組合成一正確通順的句子
① Kim _____________________________ on weekdays.
to cook / tends / dinner / not
② My Spanish friend _____________________________ Taiwanese society.
fitting / is / into / having / a hard time
The decisions _____________________________ in the future.
we make now / our lives / will / influence
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※ 答案 You Can Do This ※
1. Kim tends not to cook dinner on weekdays.
2. My Spanish friend is having a hard time fitting into Taiwanese society.
3. The decisions we make now will influence our lives in the future.
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