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Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!
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許瓊文 posted on 2014/09/16Ever wondered what it takes to succeed? Joachim de Posada's famous 'Marshmallow test' talk reveals how delaying gratification can predict future success, and you'll pick up practical tips for self-discipline along the way! This is a fantastic chance to boost your daily practical English with relatable examples and simple sentence structures.
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person
US /'pɜ:rsn/
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UK /'pɜ:sn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man, woman or child
- An individual, typically used to emphasize their distinct identity or role.
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US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
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UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
- Adjective
- Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- Having the same meaning or significance.
- Noun
- Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
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US /ɡʊd/
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UK /ɡʊd/
- Adjective
- Proper, appropriate or right
- (Of an amount) enough; plenty
- Uncountable Noun
- Advantage or benefit
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US /ɪmˈpɔrtnt/
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UK /ɪmˈpɔ:tnt/
- Adjective
- Having power or authority
- Having a big effect on (person, the future)
- Uncountable Noun
- A matter of great significance.
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