construct a (geographic) timeline/map構(gòu)建一個(地理)時間表/地圖
tap water自來水
the regional differences地區(qū)差異
check the accuracy of… 檢查……的準確性
eliminate (many) possibilities排除(許多)可能性
one’s personality development某人的人格發(fā)展
narrow down possibilities in sth.縮小某事的可能性
under investigation在調(diào)查研究中四、對待孩子問題
child-centred society 以孩子為中心的社會
unacceptable behavior不可接受的行為
valid philosophies能夠講得通的道理
behave inappropriately表現(xiàn)不當(dāng)
a criticism of sb.批評某人
raise one’s concerns with sb.向某人提出自己的憂慮
stress the importance of… 強調(diào)……的重要性
grey areas灰色區(qū)域
physical punishment體罰
be scared of doing sth.不敢做某事
a loss of… ……的缺失
common public good/courtesy公共利益/公共禮貌
(create) a code of conduct(創(chuàng)造)一套行為準則
go at sb. 攻擊某人
the “walking on eggshells” feeling“在蛋殼上行走”的感覺
be protective of sb.保護某人
within reasonable boundaries在合理的界限內(nèi)
challenge the notion of… 挑戰(zhàn)……的觀念
serve the best interests of sb. 為某人謀求最大的利益
leap to one’s defense迫不及待地替某人辯護
take a stand有立場
a longstanding reputation for (bad behavior)因(不良行為)而得來的由來已久的壞名聲
stay silent over inappropriate behavior對不當(dāng)言行視而不見
make an apology道歉
put the blame on sb. 責(zé)備某人
