modern technology: 现代科技
affect :影响,感动,感染
be deeply affected: 沉重的打击
have an effet on=affect
influence :(行为观点等的)影响
Whether...or...:无论...都
eg:Whether true or false:不管真假
As technology improves:随着科技的进步
open up a path for:为...开创道路
carve a path into:开创一条....的道路
in the form of:以...形式
compare :比较
impact:冲击,碰撞;影响,作用(语气加强)
make a great impact on:对某人产生很大影响
eg:The book made a great impact on its readers.这本书对读者有很大的影响。
It is obvious do sth:做...显而易见的
play tricks with :耍把戏,开玩笑
同tease
play tricks on sb:捉弄
do the trick :达到目的,有效
upside down :颠倒,混乱
inside out:彻底的,里朝外的
lighten vi. 照亮,使人高兴
dependent on :依靠,依赖(某人或某物)
independent adj 独立
eg: You should learn to be independent of your parents
display:显示
addicts:上瘾
previous:前一个,上一个