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When and Why do we Pick Up our Phones?
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/03Ever wonder why you reach for your phone without even thinking? This video dives into the fascinating reasons behind our phone habits, exploring the 'attention economy' and how it impacts our self-awareness. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain insights that are super practical for daily life!
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anxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
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UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
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UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEIC
More distraction
US /dɪˈstrækʃən/
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UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something drawing your attention away from
- Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
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US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
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UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
A2TOEIC
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