【词汇讲解】

1.self-hypnosis n. 自我催眠
2.mantra 颂歌,咒语

如：If rapid development was once the mantra, heritage and identity are the buzzwords today.
如果说迅速发展曾经被当作口头禅的话，那么，传统和特性则成了今天的时髦口号。

From playgrounds to parties,the mantra resonates among tots and teens with each choice they make.
无论是在操场上，还是在聚会上，小家伙们每当要作出选择时，这句咒语般的话就会在耳边回响。

3.pay dividends 有好处, 产生效益

如：Before long this arrangement began to pay big dividends.
不久，这项安排就开始带来很大的好处。

Blue chips generally pay dividends and are favorably regarded by investors.
绩优股一般来说会分股利，受到投资者的欢迎。

4.Cut down on 减少，削减

如：Finally-- they have hired a new person. I hope this cut down on our work a little.
终于他们雇用新人了。希望我们的工作能减少一些。

He has to cut down on the consumption of meat.
他不得不减少吃肉。

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