在题目中,“backfire”的常见引申含义是“产生与原计划相反的负面效果”。需逐项分析: 1. **选项A**强调*导致不愉快的事情发生*,但未突出“与预期目的相反”。 2. **选项B**为字面解释(燃料反喷起火),但题目通常涉及引申义。 3. **选项C**明确强调*意外且不良的效果*,符合“backfire”指计划适得其反的...
1. What does the underlined word “backfire” in Para. 1 mean? A. Result in an opposite effect. B. Boost the success of an offer. C. Increase the appeal of a proposal. D. Cause a positive outcome unexpectedly. 2. Why is the quote “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” m...
Human beings are everywhere. With settlements on every continent, we can be found in the most isolated corners of Earth’s jungles, oceans,and tundras. Our impact is so profound, most scientists believe humanity has left a permanent mark on Earth’s geological record. So what would happen if...
However, exaggerating your commitment to sustainability can backfire and cause lasting damage to your brand’s reputation. By misrepresenting what your company is doing to protect the environment and build ethical supply chains, you could lose your customers’ trust for years to come. This practice,...
It may require some bravery to express who we are in a positive way, but the rewards can be worth it. Unintended Repulsion When Personality Mirroring Goes Wrong Not all mimicry produces a positive response – it can backfire. When it becomes known that mimicry is afoot, some people...
And focusing too much on displaying your strength can backfire(产生事与愿违的不良后 果). Cuddy says MBA interns(实习生) are often so concerned about coming across as smart and competent that it can lead them to skip social events, not ask for help, and generally come off as unapproachable...
The research bridges economics and psychology to explain why financial attraction can backfire.In the initial experiment, nearly 40 percent of participants ate a cookie offered freely — compared with about 20 percent of those offered 2 as well. “People typically imagine things like that someone ...
So things like dialect, dress, and other kinds of cultural cues, can cause people to orient towards some individuals instead of others and be more likely to believe that.There’s also ways in which we tag information. So if someone says something that we believe is true and someone else ...
Though tempting, avoid using jealousy or manipulation tactics, as they can backfire and push your avoidant ex further away. Maintain a healthy sense of self-respect while acknowledging your ex’s boundaries as well.Lastly, take your time. Building a stronger connection with a fearful avoidant ex...
Electrostatic discharges are voltage discharges caused by large potential differences (these may even be visible as sparks) – they can cause a brief, high electrical current and can ignite flammable substances. The ESD plugs prevent precisely this. Improved backfire protectionLots of our battery ...