121. debunk: to show that something is less important, less good or less true than it has been made to appear 揭穿; 暴露; 拆穿假麵
-debunk the myths
-The writer's aim was to debunk the myth that had grown up around the actress.
-Several excellent sources have debunked some of the more standard myths and truisms in criminal justice.
122. empirical: based on what is experienced or seen rather than on theory 以經驗為依據的; 經驗的;
-empirical evidence
-This theory needs to be backed up with solid empirical data/evidence.
-Empirical studies show that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective.
123. skeptic: a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief 懷疑者; 無神論者;
-People say it can cure colds, but I'm a bit of a sceptic.
-to convince the sceptics
-the approach of a skeptic is necessary
-The Skeptic's Guide to the Adventures of Life is a light-hearted look at life's deeper lessons and mysteries as it chronicles business strategist Connie Siewert's personal experiences, and those of her healers, during a three year journey to wellness.
124. complacency: a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder (名) 滿足; 安心
-What annoys me about these girls is their complacency - they seem to have no desire to expand their horizons.
-There's no room for complacency if we want to stay in this competition!
-How to avoid mediocrity and complacency? (http://www.possibilityoftoday.com/2009/11/19/how-to-avoid-mediocrity-and-complacency-okay-is-just-not-good-enough/)
-... ..., that the guys' bold inclination to always push their boundaries and their inability to accept complacency are some of the reasons they're so special and so legendar
125. faulty: defective, flawed; damaged 有過失的; 不完美的; 有缺點的
-faulty assumptions
-We are operating under faulty assumptions.
-faulty action
-a faulty expression in writing; a faulty stroke in calligraphy or painting 敗筆
-Dangerous Assumptions: Faulty assumptions cause anxiety, promote immaturity, and damage healthy relationships.
-Faulty assumptions destroy friendships and families, convince people to make bad financial investments, and lead individuals to experience depression and anxiety.
-Cultivating healthy communication allows us to reduce our faulty assumptions and live free of many fears and anxieties.
126. bear responsibility: 承擔責任
-social science bears a great deal of responsibilities as well
-It's your decision - you must bear the responsibility if things go wrong.
127. esteem: to respect someone or have a good opinion of them 尊敬, 認為， 尊重
-the most esteemed scientists
-Her work is highly esteemed by all her colleagues.
-“A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man.” By John Adams
128. there has been concern over/about...
-There has been concern over the perceived influence exerted by government officials over scientific findings.
-This isn't the first time there has been concern over ....
-There has been concern about possible health consequences from exposure to the radiofrequency (RF) fields produced by wireless technologies
-Throughout America there has been a growing concern over criminal activity.
-There has been public concern over reports that very young children are being prescribed psychotropic medications.
129. more than twice as likely to ....
-Immigrants were more than twice as likely to attend University.
-Men on methadone treatment for drug addiction were more than twice as likely to be involved in a traffic accident as the general population in a new study from Norway.
-A Canadian study showed that 7% of women and 6% of men were abused by their current or former partners, but female victims of spousal violence were more than twice as likely to be injured as male victims, three times more likely to fear for their life, twice as likely to be stalked, and twice as likely to experience more than ten incidents of violence.
-Obese teenage girls are more than twice as likely as other girls to develop high-level nicotine addiction as young adults, according to a new study.
130. ominous: suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen 不好的預兆
-an ominous trend
-an ominous sign
