注:peak在这里的意思是“正当红的、被大量使用的、最引人注目的”(being at the height of popularity, use, or attention)
我们选取了几个新增词和短语给大家解释一下:
Garbage time
the final moments or minutes of a game in which one side has an insurmountable lead, substitutes often enter the game in place of starting players, and scoring is typically easier because of looser defensive play
一场比赛的最后几分钟,其中一方已经压倒性领先,替补队员上场换下首发队员,由于防守不严,此时得分通常更容易
Gender non-conforming
exhibiting behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that do not correspond with the traits typically associated with one's sex
展现出与性别不相符的行为、文化或心理特征
Gig economy
economic activity that involves the use of temporary or freelance workers to perform jobs typically in the service sector
雇用临时工或自由职业者完成工作的经济活动,通常在服务业
Go-cup
a plastic or paper cup used especially for taking a beverage off the premises of a bar, restaurant, etc.
让你可以从酒吧、餐厅等场所带走饮料的塑料杯或纸杯
On-brand
appropriate to, typical of, consistent with, or supportive of a particular brand or public image or identity
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