he apocalypse and delay it?
我们能否至少减缓灾难的发生或延迟它？
b)Maybe you should send her back to the retard camp where she belongs.
或许你该把她送回孤儿院。（出自《孤儿怨》）
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01【sth.be an arduous process】
某事是一个需要付出艰苦努力的过程。
[例句]
Attending a university with a top-tier reputatiion often is an arduous but rewarding process.
考一所名牌大学通常是一次需要付出艰苦努力但回报也同样丰厚的过程。
02【sb\''s aspriation/ pursuit/ strong wish for achievement】
梦想，追求
[例句]
The educational aspiration of rural youth tend to be different from those of students living elsewhere.
相比其他地方的孩子，农村孩子在教育上的胡子求与渴望是大不相同的。
03【concentrate on sth.】
集中精力做某事
[例句]
Some people think that it is more effective to educate boys and girls in single-sex schools because they believe this environment reduces distractions and encourages pupils to concentrate on their studies.
一些人认为在男校或女校教育孩子更为有效，因为单一性别的环境可以减少干扰并鼓励孩子们集中精力得学习。
04【use lateral thinking】
鼓励发散性思维
[例句]
Using lateral thinking, the students can solve problems in an unconventional manner now.
通过运用发散性思维，学生们可以用不走寻常路的方式解决问题。
05【rely on linear thinking】
依赖于直线型思维，受到思维的局限
[例句]
The students should not rely on linear thinking habits.Instead, they should think more innovatively.
学生们不该受到线性思维惯性的束缚。相反，他们应该多去创造性思考。
06【break the mould】
打破常规
[例句]
He made an attempt to break the mould of British polices.
他对打破英国政.坛一成不变的局面做了一些决定。
07【academic performance】
学业表现（口语中常用，即成绩）
[例句]
His academic performance has been disappointing.
他的学业表现令人失望。
08【academic qualifications】
学历
[例句]
Today academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career.
学.历.证.书在当今对于找到一份体面的工作至关重要。
09【standardised test】
标准化考试
[例句]
High scores on standardised tes