Please notice that if “avoid” is directly followed by another verb, then the verb should be used in its -ing form. He tried to avoid answering my questions. 他竭力回避回答我的问题。 11. The last type of defense mechanism is called “rejection”. (Para.4) rejection: n. [C,U] refusing to accept, consider or use
He keeps applying for jobs, but is given rejections only. 他不断写信求职，但一次次地被回绝。
The publisher?s rejection of his article disappointed him. 出版社将他的文章退了回来，这使他很失望。
12. Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. (Para.6) recovery: n.1) [U] a return to a normal state
The government?s policies bit by bit led to the country?s economic recovery.
政府的政策逐渐使国家的经济复苏了。
A quick recovery saved the skidding car. 那辆侧滑的车由于迅速恢复平衡才免遭大难。 2) getting back
A significant reward is offered for the recovery of a painting by Picasso. 为追回毕加索的一幅画, 已出了一大笔赏金。
She has a reasonable chance of recovery from the insurance company. 她可期望从保险公司得到一份合理的赔偿。
13. You begin to see that even though the distinctions of the culture are different from your own, it has elements that you can learn to appreciate. (Para.6)
Meaning: You begin to understand that even though the special qualities of the new culture are different from those of your own culture, it has things that you can learn to enjoy.
distinction: n. [C] a special quality or element
He has the distinction of being regarded as the country?s greatest living writer.
他具有出众的品质，被认为是这个国家在世的最伟大的作家。 Tony has the distinction of being the tallest boy in the class. 托尼是班上个子最高的孩子，这是他的出众之处。 appreciate: vt. understand and enjoy
We all appreciate the holiday after a year of hard work. 经过一年的辛苦工作之后, 我们都十分珍惜这个假期。
My boss does not appreciate my abilities. 我的老板不赏识我的能力。 14. This acquisition of understanding alleviates much of the stress. (Para.7)
Meaning: This process of learning to understand helps you a lot to ease your stress.
acquisition: n. [U] The acquisition of a skill or a particular type of knowledge is the process of learning it or developing it. language acquisition 语言习得
The children progressed quickly in the acquisition of basic skills. 孩子们在掌握基本技能方面进步很快。
Notice that this noun can be countable if it is used to mean something gained.
This sugar factory is one of the recent acquisitions of the company. 这家糖厂是公司最近兼并的厂家之一。 alleviate: vt. ease; make sth. less severe alleviate pain 减轻疼痛
alleviate the loss of jobs 减缓失业问题
She alleviated the tiring waiting by counting the cars passing on the street.
她用计算街上过往的汽车来消除由于等待带来的烦躁。
We want to help alleviate their lack of food.我们想帮助他们缓解粮食短缺的状况。