The way we see the problem is the problem

intrigued: having one's interest, desire, or curiosity strongly aroused

revealing: allowing a look at or an understanding of something inner or hidden

cosmetic: superficial

disillusioned: having lost faith or trust in something formerly regarded as good or valuable

psych up: (informal) to prepare somebody/yourself mentally for something difficult or unpleasant

mingle: to combine or make one thing combine with another

platitude: a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting

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glitter: a bright usually superficial attractiveness

illusory: deceptive

astute: having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly

shrewd: marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen

chatter: idle talk

spontaneity: voluntary or undetermined action or movement

reap: harvest

contrary: opposite

reveal: to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known

merger: absorption by a corporation of one or more others

An acquisition is a business combination that occurs when one company buys most or all of another company's shares.

take over: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for

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

adamantly: with great insistence or determination

bribe: money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust

exasperated: having or showing strong feelings of irritation or annoyance

resort: to have recourse

recourse: a source of help or strength

acquiesce: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively

stunt: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of

arbitrary: arrogant

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the Catcher in the Rye Ch.25

flitty: ostentatiously effeminate

ostentatiously: attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness

effeminate: having feminine qualities untypical of a man

unload: to take the cargo from

Christmassy: typical of Christmas, or happy because it is Christmas

scraggy: being lean and long

nun: a woman belonging to a religious order

stark: wholly

moccasin: a soft leather heelless shoe or boot with the sole brought up the sides of the foot and over the toes where it is joined with a puckered seam to a U-shaped piece lying on top of the foot

horse around: fool around

giggle: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath

spooky: strange, unsettling, or frightening in a way that suggests the supernatural

hitchhike: to travel by securing free rides from passing vehicles

bum: to obtain by asking or begging

cabin: a small one-story dwelling usually of simple construction

dwelling: a shelter (such as a house) in which people live

yard: court

cockeyed: somewhat confusing, foolish, absurd, or impractical

pervert: to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right

bother: to annoy especially by petty provocation

provoke: to stir up purposely

bathroom: lavatory

pass out: to lose consciousness

checkroom: a room at which baggage, parcels, or clothing can be left for safekeeping

smack: to strike so as to produce a smack

nasty: mean

chuck: throw

carrousel: marry-go-round

nutty: silly

bawl: to cry out loudly and unrestrainedly

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naval: of or relating to a navy

squadron: a unit of military organization

maneuver: an armed forces training exercise

patchy: irregular in appearance, makeup, or quality

lookout: one engaged in keeping watch

A bridge wing is a narrow walkway extending from both sides of a pilothouse to the full width of a ship or slightly beyond, to allow bridge personnel a full view to aid in the maneuvering of the ship.

starboard bow: the starboard surface of a ship's hull that curves inward to the stem

starboard: the right side of a ship or aircraft looking forward

hull: the frame or body of a ship or boat exclusive of masts, yards, sails, and rigging

astern: at or toward the stern of a ship

stern: the rear end of a boat

When two power-driven vessels are in crossing situation on a collision course, give way to the vessel to starboard (right). The give way vessel must take early and obvious action to avoid a collision by either stopping or altering course to starboard.

supersede: to displace in favor of another

monumental: outstanding

prosper: to become strong and flourishing

flourishing: very active and successful

esoteric: difficult to understand

faith: belief and trust in and loyalty to God

conscience: the sense or consciousness of the moral goodness or blameworthiness of one's own conduct, intentions, or character together with a feeling of obligation to do right or be good

bespeak: to speak to especially with formality

endow: gift

unalienable: impossible to take away or give up

pursuit: chasing

nurturance: affectionate care and attention

attest: to be proof of

absurdity: a foolish act or idea

deceit: deception

baseness: badness

mediocrity: moderate ability or value

manifest: readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight

The more closely our maps or paradigms are aligned with these principles or natural laws, the more accurate and functional they will be. Correct maps will infinitely impact our personal and interpersonal effectiveness far more than any amount of effort expended on changing our attitudes and behaviors.

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deliberate: to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully

outgrowth: consequence

Personality Ethic offers quick-fix solutions. Success became more a function of personality, of public image, of attitudes and behaviors, skills and techniques, that lubricate the processes of human interaction.

人格倫理提供快速解決方案。成功變得更像是人格、公眾形象、態度與行為、技能與技巧的功能，這些都是人際互動過程中的潤滑劑。

twinge: a sudden sharp stab of pain

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Vocabularies of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 18.10.2024

Aha experience: the emotional reaction that typically occurs at a moment of sudden insight into a problem or other puzzling issue. It is the experience one would have upon realizing, for example, how to fix a computer problem, master a dance step, or resolve some other difficulty. 

composite: made up of distinct parts or elements

endeavor: serious determined effort

persecution: the act or practice of persecuting especially those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook

persecute: to cause to suffer because of belief

germ theory: a theory in medicine: infections, contagious diseases, and various other conditions result from the action of microorganisms

skirmish: a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements

monarchy: undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person

divine: of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God

constitutional: being in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society

unleash: let loose

ingenuity: inventiveness

rambunctious: marked by uncontrollable exuberance

exuberance: the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity

oblivious to: lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness

sympathy: an affinity, association, or relationship between persons or things wherein whatever affects one similarly affects the other

empathy: the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another

sympathy（同情心）表達的是淺層的關心， empathy（同理心）展現將心比心，設身處地，深刻的去理解對方

compassion (關懷心): sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it

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《與成功有約》詞彙16.10.2024

Paradigm comes from the Greek verb paradeiknynai, meaning “to show side by side.” It has been used in English to mean “example” or “pattern” since the 15th century. There is debate, however, about what kind of example qualifies as a paradigm. Some people say it’s a typical example, while others insist it must be an outstanding or perfect example. The scientific community has added to the confusion by using paradigm to mean “a theoretical framework,” a sense popularized by American scientist Thomas S. Kuhn.

In more general sense, it is the way we "see" the world - not in terms of our visual sense of sight, but in terms of perceiving, understanding, interpreting.

embody: to make concrete and perceptible

paradigm shift: an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way

diligence: steady, earnest, and energetic effort

petite: having a small trim figure, usually used of a woman

demure: (esp. of women and girls) quiet and well behaved

shawl: a square or oblong usually fabric garment or wrapper used especially as a covering for the head or shoulders; DJ[ʃɔ:l]

flare-up: a sudden outburst or intensification

hag: an ugly, slatternly, or evil-looking old woman

adamant: unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion

futile: serving no useful purpose

acknowledge: to recognize the rights, authority, or status of

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