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Take a break
(v. phr.): to stop doing something and rest for a moment
e.g.
If you feel tired, you can
take a break (稍作休息) before going on with your homework.
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Under great stress
(prep. phr.): suffering from anxiety due to difficulties in life
e.g.
Some students are
under great stress
(處在巨大壓力中) because of piles of
assignments
(功課) from
a range of
(一系列) subjects.
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Balanced lifestyle
(n. phr.): a way of life with a healthy balance between work and personal life
e.g.
A
balanced lifestyle
(均衡的生活方式) not only helps reduce stress atwork, it also makes life more
fulfilling
(令人愉快滿足的).
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De-stress
(v.): to relax after a worrying or busy time
e.g.
Daily exercise is a good way to
de-stress (減壓) yourself and it
simultaneously (同時) strengthens your body.
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Revision
(n.): study of work you have done to prepare for an exam
e.g.
One of my classmates does no
revision (温習) but she always gets goodgrades. I
envy (羡慕) her.
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Panic
(v.): to feel so frightened that you cannot think or act reasonably
e.g.
The
pop quiz (突擊測驗) has made all the students
panic (驚慌).
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Boost
(v.): to increase or improve something
e.g.
Getting
a place (學位) in his dream school did a lot to
boost (提高) his
ego (自我價值感).
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Pursue interests
(v. phr.): to spend time on your hobbies
e.g.
Teenagers should discover their
passions (熱衷的事物) and
pursue their
interests (追求 興趣) in their spare time.