something about music

原音樂及原音樂器是在20世紀電子音樂面世後，為了將傳統真實的、未經電子處理（或不是由電子信號產生音波）的樂器與之區別而衍生的返璞詞。英文中分別用了兩個詞來表示，一個是「acoustic」，原意為聲學但在這裡被引申為「由真實樂器天然地產生的（聲音）」；另一個「unplugged」則表示「不經電子處理的（樂器）」。

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The Midnight Duel

duel:  a combat between two persons

groan: to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance

boastful: expressing excessive self-pride

hang-glider: a kitelike glider from which a harnessed rider hangs while gliding down from a cliff or hill

prod: to thrust a pointed instrument into

gloat: to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight

triumphant: rejoicing for or celebrating victory

malicious: having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone

snatch: to attempt to seize something suddenly

scowl: to exhibit a threatening aspect

breeze: a light gentle wind

sway: to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot

hawk: any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group

diurnal: biology : active chiefly in the daytime

twig: a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves

quaver: a tremulous sound

delighted: highly pleased

cork: a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug

gasp: to catch the breath convulsively and audibly

wham: the loud sound of a hard impact

clutch: to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly

hobble: to move along unsteadily or with difficulty

dart: to throw with a sudden movement

glitter: to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light

nasty: disgustingly filthy

filth: foul or putrid matter

leap: to spring free from or as if from the ground

hover: to hang fluttering in the air or on the wing

soar: to fly aloft or about

aloft: at or to a great height

whoop: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment

stun: to overcome especially with paralyzing astonishment or disbelief

sneer: to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt

javelin: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event

mingle: to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity

numb: unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body especially as a result of cold or anesthesia

stride: to move with or as if with long steps

wrench: to move with a violent twist

trot: to proceed briskly

miserable: being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness

bewildered: deeply or utterly confused or perplexed

perplexed: filled with uncertainty

burly: strongly and heavily built

clang: to make a loud metallic ringing sound

curse: to use profanely insolent language against

insolent: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct

slam: to shut forcibly and noisily

puzzlement: the state of being puzzled

crisp: notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear

peer: to look narrowly or curiously

stern: having a definite hardness or severity of nature or manner

reckon: consider

flank: to be situated at the side of

knuckle: the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers

scowl: to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure

overhear: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention

dodge: to move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

loom: to come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions

creep: to move along with the body prone and close to the ground

ember: a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire

frown: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration

hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound

shrill: having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound

snuffle: to breathe through an obstructed nose with a sniffing sound

squint: of an eye : looking or tending to look obliquely or askance

snout: a long projecting nose (as of a swine)

mend: to put into good shape or working order again

flit: to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another

wink: to gleam or flash intermittently

chicken out: to decide not to do something because one is afraid

sniff: to inhale through the nose especially for smelling

lurk: to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose

scurry: to move in or as if in a brisk pace

petrify: to make rigid or inert like stone

squeak: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise

sprint: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance

doorpost: an upright piece forming the side of a door opening

gallop: to run fast

tapestry: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs

pant: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner

stitch: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side

rattle: to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises

cackle: to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner

bellow: to shout in a deep voice

duck: to lower the head or body suddenly

slam: to propel, thrust, or produce by or as if by striking hard

shan't: shall not

whoosh: a swift or explosive rush

swift: moving or capable of moving with great speed

rage: violent and uncontrolled anger

tug: to pull hard

quiver: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion

drool: to secrete saliva in anticipation of food

fang: a long sharp tooth

thunderous: making or accompanied by a noise like thunder

grope: to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search

trapdoor: a lifting or sliding door covering an opening (as in a roof, ceiling, or floor)

Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com

ambiguous

核突︰噁心、難看

突兀︰唐突、高聳

惡夢

幾天前夢見母親離世，半夜醒來，哭起來。事實上，父母與自己的永別遲早都會發生，這種悲哀一定要經過、經歷。

When I wake up in the middle of a dream, even when I close my eyes again, I can't go back to it. The world that was so clear in previous moment is now a phantom.

I'm running out of energy for this losing battle. If I forgot the days when I burned with love for you, I wouldn't be me. Tell me the right way to say goodbye.

My memories have suddenly seized me roughly and won't let go. I love you, still, deeply. A midsummer shower that won't stop falling.

In the never-ending, never-ending rain.

Definition of Epidemiology

流行病學常與抗擊流行病的意念聯繫得太頻繁和太緊密：epi（上），demo（人）和 logos（要研究），實際上它包含了更廣泛的概念。

流行病學是對人類健康狀況或事件的分佈和決定因素之研究，並將其應用於控制健康問題。 流行病學的核心是使用量化方式研究人群中的疾病和危險因素。

Epidemiology is still too often and too closely associated with the idea of fighting epidemics: epi (upon), demos (the people), and logos (to study), it actually incorporates (納入) much wider concepts.

It is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in human populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems. The core of epidemiology is the use of quantitative methods to study disease and risk factors in human populations.

Carr, S., Unwin, N. & Pless-Mulloli, T. (2nd Ed.) (2007). An introduction to public health and epidemiology. England: McGraw-Hill.

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 "I think often of persecuted (迫害) peoples: the Rohingya (羅興亞人), the poor Uighurs (維吾爾人), the Yazidi (雅茲迪人)"

六瓣的降落傘