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blast             =an explosion, such as that caused by dynamite(dynamite:a powerful explosive used especially in mining) 

The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala.

collapse    =the act of falling down or falling to pieces(falling down)

recession   =a period of economic difficulty when little is being bought or sold(depression)

The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain's slide toward recession.

in the face of   =in face of

retailer    =a person or business that sells goods to the public

Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.

legislation   =the act or process of making laws(lawmaking)

discarded    =to get rid of (something or someone) as useless or undesirable(get rid of)

The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.(underline parts are two parts and two different subjects, remember it.)

I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant.

You're speaking to his personal assistant.

wear out    =a worn-out condition

You're going to wear out the computer's keyboard!

commuter   =a person who regularly travels a considerable distance to work(daily traveller)

My commuter class, the students who go to work right after their lesson.

justice    =moral rightness

and yet to call her an "African-American writer" doesn't seem to do her justice.

Is it more important that Sethe, the main character, is black or that she's a woman?

(=Which is more important, Sethe is black or she's a woman?)

miscommunication   =a failure to communicate accurately

enormous   =unusually large in size, extent, or degree(huge)

If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous.

token   =a symbol, sign, or indication of something

They regard gifts as a token of friendship.

spoilt    =to weaken the character of (a child) by giving it all it wants(overindulge)

Hetty Green was a very spoilt, only child.

vulnerable    =able to be physically or emotionally hurt//exposed to attack

tender   =gentle and kind

She tenderly looked after her sick mother.

inherit   =to receive money, property, or a title from someone who has died

She inherited a big fortune from her father.

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revenue    =income, esp. that obtained by a government from taxation

(esp.   =English special purposes)

avenue    =a wide street

France is facing potentially more than one billion dollars in lost revenue this year due to huge declines in tourism.

sector     =a part or subdivision, esp. of a society or an economy(part)

(subdivision   =division of something previously divided)

It's time to realize that the tourism sector is going through an industrial disaster.

numerous   =consisting of a large number of people or things(many)

It is competitive with its numerous tourist destinations.

mission    =a task or duty that a person believes he or she must achieve(task)

pitch-dark     =completely dark

Normally planes don't go to the polar post from February to October because of the dangers of flying in the pitch-dark and cold.

hostile    =opposed (to)

Antarctica creates a hostile environment.

handle    =the part of an object that is held or operated in order that it may be used

he did not waste time by trying it to a door handle.

Mr. Rahim tied one end of a string around his son's tooth, and the other end to his full-sized commercial helicopter.

stuff           =any collection of unnamed things(things)

venture      =a project or activity that is risky or of uncertain outcome(adventure)

The father of four posted a video clip of his playful venture on Facebook, advising parents to do fun and creative stuff with their kids.

assure      =to promise or guarantee(promise to)

Mr. Rahim assures watchers that the circumstances were safe.

  going-away     =farewell

going-away party

overwhelming       =overpowering

And studying in a foreign country seems a bit overwhelming.

soak     =to put or lie in a liquid so as to become thoroughly wet(steep     v.)

In the mornings, you can go down to a small local caf, soaking up the sun's rays and drinking coffee.

gorgeous     =strikingly beautiful or attractive(informal)(beautiful)

You can buy lots of gorgeous Italian clothes.

rather       =to a limited extent(to some extent)

rather depressed

continuous eruption

reveals         =to expose to view or show (something concealed)(show)

(concealed:hidden)

Exploring the Etna geographical area reveals a history written in fire.

accumulates       =to gather together in an increasing quantity(build up)

subsequently      =later

collapse    =the act of falling down or falling to pieces(falling down)

However, its height often changes when volcanic material accumulates during eruptions and subsequently collapses.

slope        =the angle of such a slant(inclination)

(slant:to lean at an angle)

Over the centuries, Etna's lower slopes has been shaped by human hands to take advantage of rich soils for growing grapes, apples and nuts.

sacred      =exclusively devoted to a god or gods(holy)

(exclusively:fully//solely)

burial       =the burying of a dead body(funeral)

Local people have also carved out over two hundred caves in the soft rock and used them for everything from sacred burial places to food storage.

mammals       =(Mammals are animals such as humans, dogs, lions, and whales. Most female mammals give birth to babies rather than laying eggs, and all female mammals feed their young with milk.)

sustain      =to keep up the strength or energy of (someone)(keep alive)

Some of those small mammals help to sustain such big birds as golden eagles.

sick          =disgusted by or weary of(informal)(tired)

because my mother was sick and tired of seeing me running around after school doing nothing.

enrolled        =to become or cause to become a member(enlist:join up)

she enrolled me into a ballet course when I was six.

halt        =to come to a stop or bring (someone or something) to a stop(stop)

Then I left my native country of New Zealand to start my career as an English teacher, which eventually brought my dancing life to a halt.

idling        =loafing//resting

She hated to see her idling about.

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eliminate        =to get rid of (something or someone unwanted, unnecessary, or not meeting the requirements needed)(remove)

On the 1st of January, new regulations will come into effect which eliminate an annual leave bonus for people who put off marrying until the age of 23 for women, and 25 for men, the South China Morning Post reports.

incentive       =something that encourages effort or action(inducement)

this holiday incentive is no longer necessary.

They will not come into immediate effect.

painkiller         =a drug that relieves pain(analgesic)

Aside from cleaning-up, the two will also cook breakfast and even get coffee and painkillers for recovering merrymakers.

misconduct        =behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical(immorality)(negligence:carelessness;adultery(unfaithfulness):sexual unfaithfulness of a husband or wife)

It creates noise and misconduct.

dispute          =an argument between two or more people(argument)

Settle a legal dispute.

underestimate           =to make too low an estimate of(underrate)

I guess you underestimated how difficult it would be the first time, didn't you?

underprepare          =not having done enough preparation for sth you have to do

I hear a lot of people make that mistake and go in underprepared.

tuition:[You can use tuition to refer to the amount of money that you have to pay for being taught particular subjects, especially in a university, college, or private school.]

Leeds' tuition for international students.

pursue        =to try hard to achieve (some desire or aim)(try for)

postgraduate           =a student who continues studies after graduation

Pursue postgraduate studies.

bug        =to irritate or upset (someone)(informal)(annoy)(irritate:to annoy or anger (someone))

Scientists have identified thousands of known ants species around the world——and only a few of them bug humans.

Most ants live in the woods or out in nature.(liaison)

[>>>Rapid English is a combination of liaison, contraction and reduction.<<<]

快速英语是连读 、 缩读和弱读的联合体。

There, they keep other creatures in check.(抑制; 约束; 制止; 牵制)

distribute        =spread

decaying        =rotting(rot:the way something gradually gets worse)

distribute seeds, and clean dead and decaying materials from the ground.

colonies        =the territory occupied by such a settlement(settlement)(territory(district):the geographical area under the control of a particular government)

They live in incredibly well-organized colonies.

undermine       =to weaken gradually or insidiously(damage)(insidious:working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way)

interfere       =to try to influence other people's affairs where one is not involved or wanted(meddle)

Some, like carpenter ants, can undermine a home's structure, while others interfere with electricial units.

sugary          =of, like, or containing sugar(sweet)

Most important of all, avoid giving ants any access to food, particularly sugary food, because ants have a sweet tooth.

lidded        =having or covered with a lid or lids

store your outside garbage in a lidded can.

deny       =to refuse to give or allow(refuse)

Deny them access to any food.

refrain      =to keep oneself from doing(stop)

Refrain from eating sugary food.

immune:[An immune response or reaction is a reaction by the body's immune system to something harmful that is affecting it.]

infection      =an infectious disease(disease)

So the job of the immune system is to fight infections.

impact      =the effect or impression made by something(significance)

The real impact of our research is going to be on health in old age.

unwell       =not healthy(ill)

they are not spending time in hospital with infections, feeling unwell and being generally weak.

frequent   also=habitual(common)

frequent        =to visit often(visit)

Police frequent the area day and night, as 2 months ago, a young man was shot just down the street.

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workforce        =the total number of people available for work(employees)

The Health Secretary said that the government already has plans to attract a more varied workforce into nursing.

personnel      =the people employed in an organization or for a service(employees)

There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.

inadequate

Inadequate pay.

bias      =mental tendency, esp. prejudice(prejudice)

Cultural bias.

dock       =a wharf or pier(port)

When he was about half a mile out from the dock, he felt a bit tired.

drowning      =to die or kill by immersion in liquid(go down)(immersion:dipping)

Fortunately for him, the beach life guards were quickly on the scene to stop him from drowning.

patrol        =to engage in a patrol of (a place)(police)(engage(participate in):to take part or participate)

The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.

tide      =the current caused by these changes in level(current)

The beach is a good place to watch the tide.

resort       =a place to which many people go for holidays(holiday centre)

The beach is a popular tourist resort.

raccoon:浣()熊

storey     =a floor or level of a building(floor)

A raccoon, a small cat-like animal climbed to the top of a 25-storey sky scraper early on Wednesday.

capture      =to take by force(catch)

It was captured after becoming an online star across the world.

spotted     =especially of reputation

The brown animal was spotted stuck on a narrow window edge of the office tower.

exterior       =a part or surface that is on the outside(outside)

Online office workers posted photos and videos of the raccoon, resting on window edges and climbing up the building's concrete exterior.

deposit      =to place (money) in a bank account or other savings account(store)

I just got a text message from my bank, saying my salary has been deposited in my account.

suit       =an outfit worn for a specific purpose(outfit)

I bought a new suit for work and took my parents to a nice restaurant to celebrate.

distracted      =unable to concentrate because one's mind is on other things

You seem so distracted.

quarreled      =to engage in a disagreement or dispute(disagree)(dispute(argument):an argument between two or more people)

He has just quarreled with his girlfriend.

priority     =the right to be or go before others(precedence)

Give priority to things more urgent.

analytical:[An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.]

Analytical skills are our ability to understand and solve problems using information we have available.

intellectual      =of, involving, or appealing to the intellect(mental)

These skills are extremely important for our professional, social, and intellectual lives.

Ultimately       =fundamentally(basically)

Ultimately, it will help you better evaluate information and analyze different ideas and outcomes.

consensus     =general or widespread agreement(agreement)

mindless    =stupid or careless(unintelligent)

The general consensus is that the best ones avoid mindless violence, and instead focus on strategy and challenge us to solve problems and achieve broad goals.

refine      also=to make free from impurities(purify)

refine     =to improve(improve)

Groups like these will help you refine your analytical skills and enable you to express yourself better.

exploit      =to make the best use of(make the best use of)

persuit      =pursuit=[Your pursuit of something is your attempts at achieving it.]

Any social group that encourages free exchange of ideas and persuit of knowledge is beneficial.

discard     =to get rid of (something or someone) as useless or undesirable(get rid of)

Discard personal biases and prejudices.

Virtual Reality = VR        Augmented Reality = AR

ignorant       =lacking in awareness or knowledge of(uninformed of)

People aren't kidding when they say they love their dog or their dog loves them, but were rather ignorant about the nature of the relationships that form between dogs.

furry      =like or covered with fur or something furlike(hairy)

Now our furry friends don't really experience romantic love, like in the movies, but they can form deep and lasting bonds with their fellow dogs as well as humans.

actuality       =reality(fact)

intimate      =characterized by a close or warm personal relationship(close)

In actuality, love between dogs can be even more intimate than human relationships.

interact     =act together or towards others or with others

When they interact, they aren't afraid to smell each other and will express themselves clearly and honestly.

tripping     =to stumble or cause (someone) to stumble(stumble)

stumble:[If you stumble, you put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly fall over.](awkward:embarrassing//clumsy or ungainly)

A piece of history has been found thanks to a boy tripping on a rare, 1.2-million-year-old animal fossil.

specimen      =an individual or part regarded as typical of its group or class(sample)

It was fortunate that the family didn't try to dig up the fossil because that could destroy the specimen.

faculty      =a department within a university or college(department)

dug up      dig up

Houde and his fellow faculty members dug up the fossil in late May.

site      =the piece of ground where something was, is, or is intended to be located(area)

They hope to return to the site with geologists for an additional search as there could be more fossils near the site.

precious     =very costly or valuable(valuable)

A precious stone.

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captured       =to take by force(catch)

prospect     =chances or opportunities for future success(possibilities)

New York City police captured a cow on the loose in Prospect Park on Tuesday after the animal became an attraction for tourists while walking along the streets and enjoying the park facilities.

trailer     =(A trailer is the long rear section of a lorry or truck, in which the goods are carried.)

rear:[If you are at the rear of a moving line of people, you are the last person in it.]

After it fell asleep they loaded the cow into a horse trailer.

renovating     =to restore to good condition(restore)

the National Museum of Natural History will begin renovating its fossil hall.

meantime      =at the same time

In the meantime, the current collection will be closed.

compensated       =to serve as compensation for (injury or loss)(make amends for)

However, visitors will be compensated during the closure.

resident     =local

the resident exhibition is a display of ancient wall paintings on loan from Australia.

heritage      =something inherited at birth(inheritance)

They celebrate the cultural heritage of the country and will be available to view until Sunday.

circumstances      =an occurrence or condition that accompanies or influences a person or event(condition)

In the right circumstances, they even like to communicate with humans and establish a relationship through play.

deposits       =to put down(put)

the rook deposits a cigarette end or a small piece of rubbish.

overwhelmingly      =(You can use overwhelming to emphasize that an amount or quantity is much greater than other amounts or quantities.)

He maintains most of the feedback he has received has been overwhelmingly positive.

tempted      =(If you say that you are tempted to do something, you mean that you would like to do it.)

Children may be temped to drop litter.

episode       =any of the sections into which a novel or a television or radio serial is divided(instalment)

Each episode will focus on a different area of science.

strive      =to make a great effort(try)

I have this urge to strive for perfection.

accomplishing      =to complete

miserable         =unhappy or depressed(sad)

I always feel down when I see others accomplishing things and I feel miserable about my own achievements.

resentful        =feeling or expressing annoyance or rage(angry)

He turned away in a resentful silence.

enormous       =unusually large in size, extent, or degree(huge)

Single-sex education can have enormous benefits for female students.

numerous     =consisting of a large number of people or things(many)

coeducational      =(A coeducational school, college, or university is attended by both boys and girls.)

Numerous studies have shown that women who attend single-sex schools tend to have stronger self-confidence, better study habits and more ambitious career goals than women who attend coeducational schools.

dominate       =to control or govern(control)

all-girls schools encourage women to enter fields traditionally dominated by men such as science, technology and engineering.

humanity     =the study of literature, philosophy, and the arts(arts)

girls are often expected to succeed only in humanities or the arts.

tailor       =to adapt (something) so as to make it suitable(adapt)

teachers would be able to tailor the materials to girl students' personal learning styles and interest.

misconception     =a false or mistaken view, idea, or belief(delusion)

The primary root of this misconception lies in that Seattle

aching

it's common to find your muscles aching

soreness

straining      =to use (resources) to, or beyond, their limits(stretch)

the soreness comes from straining your muscles in an uncommon way

torn apart

the tiny fibers that are inside them are being torn apart.

fiber      =a threadlike animal or plant tissue(thread)(tissue:a group of cells in an animal or plant with a similar structure and function)

fragment        =an incomplete piece(piece)

the body sends cells specially designed to break down the large muscle fiber fragments.

healing       =(When a broken bone or other injury heals or when something heals it, it becomes healthy and normal again.)

Healing can take place after this.

exerting       =to use influence, authority, etc. forcefully or effectively(apply)

(etc.(and so on)=et cetera)

It results from exerting one's muscles continuously.

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alert       =warning

The transport minister advised people in parts of Scotland covered by the orange alert to avoid travel on Wednesday.

ferries      =a boat for transporting passengers and vehicles across a body of water, esp. as a regular service(ferry boat)

chill     =unpleasantly cold(chilly)

Trains, planes and ferries are also likely to be affected, with a wind chill that could see parts of Britain feeling as cold as minus 15 degrees Celsius.

sufficient      =enough to meet a need or purpose(adequate)

Drivers should make sure they're prepared for their journey with warm clothing, food and drinks, sufficient fuel and a charged mobile phone.

evacuate      =to send away from a dangerous place to a safe place(remove)

Evacuate the area with the orange alert.

picturesque     =(of language) graphic or vivid(vivid)

the picturesque Danube Delta-home to 300 species of birds-have filled with wildlife.

migrate       =to go from one place to settle in another, esp. in a foreign country(move)

A lot of birds have migrated to the area.

UNESCO     =(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: an agency of the United Nations that sponsors programmes to promote education, communication, the arts, etc)

biodiverse

UNESCO World Heritage site, is a third-most biodiverse in the world, after Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Islands.

[大堡礁，加拉帕戈斯群岛]

restore       =to reconstruct (a ruin, extinct animal, etc.)(repair)(extinct(dead):(of an animal or plant species) having died out)

Groups used earth-moving equipment to restore the waterways.

propose        =to put forward (a plan) for consideration(put forward)

Government officials proposed to protect the area's endangered wild fish by issuing a fishing ban over the next decade.

thrive     =to grow strongly and vigorously(prosper)(prosper:succeed)

Romania's wetlands thrive again.

induced       =to cause or bring about(cause)

Scott Dunn, recently awoke from a medically-induced sleep he'd been in after a car accident.

auditorium       =the area of a concert hall or theatre in which the audience sits(hall)

It was just a month ago that East Juniata High School seniors met in the school's auditorium for graduation.

gown      =a woman's long formal dress(dress)

Students wore their caps and gowns and sat in the front of the auditorium.

speechless     =unable to be expressed in words(dumb)(dumb:silent)

isolation        =(Isolation is the state of feeling alone and without friends or help)

I find an isolation challenging at times.

stimulation      =the act of arousing an organism to action

counter-productive      =(Something that is counter-productive achieves the opposite result from the one that you want to achieve.)

I'd lack inspiration or stimulation, which would be counter-productive to getting a lot of work done.

double-edged sword   (A sword is a weapon with a handle and a long sharp blade.)(A weapon is an object such as a gun, a knife, or a missile, which is used to kill or hurt people in a fight or a war.)(The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.)

disruption      =(When there is disruption of an event, system, or process, it is prevented from continuing or operating in a normal way.)

Her children's disruption.

prospective      =expected or likely(expected)

loyalty         =a feeling of friendship or duty towards someone or something(faithfulness)

If you do several jobs in a relatively short span of time, prospective employers might see that you lack loyalty.

reluctant      =unwilling or disinclined(unwilling)

That could make them worry and reluctant to employ you.

priority     =the right to be or go before others(precedence)

They will be given hiring priority.

massive      =(of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid(huge)

There is a massive difference between being lonely and being alone.

stretch     =to extend (the limbs or body), for example when one has just woken up(straighten out)

Get outside, stretch your legs, do something cultural, buy yourself something tasty to eat or something pretty to wear.

scraping     =to produce a harsh rasping sound by scraping against an object or surface(rasping:harsh)

stiff     =firm and not easily bent(inflexible)

the scraping sound of stiff iron brushes against rough brick.

plague     =to annoy or pester(pester)

Drugs and gang violent were just beginning to plague the projects.

jail        =a prison

Some of my friend went to jail.

stock     =the money raised by a company through selling shares entitling their holders to dividends, partial ownership, and usually voting rights(property)

I work as a stock clerk at Southwest Super Food.

tedious      =boring and uninteresting(boring)

It was hard, tedious work.

aisle(aɪl)      =a passageway separating seating areas in a church, theatre, or cinema, or separating rows of shelves in a supermarket(passageway)

review      =a formal or official inspection(inspection)

all the kinds and drawers in my aisle would place with a label facing smartly out, like a line of soldiers on review.

alert       =warning

passive     =not taking an active part(inactive)

The researcher team they believe the alert but passive nature of television watching maybe creating stress on the mind, which contributes to memory decline.

impact     =the effect or impression made by something(effect)

eliminate     =to get rid of (something or someone unwanted, unnecessary, or not meeting the requirements needed)(remove)

If you're concerned that the amount of television you're watching could have a negative impact on your health, you should eliminate the amount of TV watch each day and undertake some healthy hobbies. 

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satellite      =a man-made device orbiting the earth or another planet, used in communications or to collect scientific information(spacecraft)

taikonaut    =(an astronaut from the People's Republic of China)

reveal     =to expose to view or show (something concealed)(show)(concealed:hidden)

A NASA satellite orbiting over Portugal took photographs that reveal the effects of pollution from ships.

scars     =a mark left on the skin following the healing of a wound(mark)

One of the photos shows a thin film of clouds above the brilliant blue of the North Atlantic, cut by white lines of thicker clouds that look like scars.

exhaust     =(If you exhaust something such as money or food, you use or finish it all.)

When ships power their ways through the ocean, they pump exhaust into the atmosphere, just as cars do.

massive      =(of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid(huge)

particle       =an extremely small piece or amount(bit)

And those massive amounts of particles can cause clouds to form.

stretch      =to extend or spread over (a specified distance)(extend)

These clouds can be huge, some of them stretch hundreds of kilometers from end to end.

emitted     =to give or send forth (heat, light, a smell, etc.)(give off)

Particles emitted by power plants.

suburban

verbal     =spoken rather than written(spoken)

This came after a series of physical attacks and verbal abuse by customers.

dismiss     =to remove (an employee) from a job

supervisor     =boss

To dismiss the bad-tempered supervisor.

oracle

obstacle      =a person or thing that hinders movement(obstruction)(hinders:to get in the way of (someone or something))

the road blocked by an unusual obstacle: tons of liquid chocolate that spilled onto the motorway.

resorted     =to go, esp. often or habitually(go)

spraying     =fine drops of a liquid(fine:very thin or slender)

pressurized

substance     =the basic matter of which a thing consists(material)

After contacting the chocolate manufacturer, the firefighters resorted to spraying hot, pressurized water to get rid of the sticky substance.

spanned     =to stretch or extend across, over, or around(extend over)

trail      =a print, mark, or scent left by a person, animal, or object(tracks)

the cleanup spanned more than a mile, because drivers simply drove through the chocolate after the crash, leaving a long chocolate trail.

dozed     =to sleep lightly or for a short period(nap)

The truck driver dozed off while driving.

tendency

essential     =vitally important(vital)

buy more small or non-essential items.

excessively      =(If you describe the amount or level of something as excessive, you disapprove of it because it is more or higher than is necessary or reasonable.)

I stopped using my credit card because I found I was spending excessively.

derive      =obtain

They derive greater pleasure from buying things.

altering     =to make or become different(change)

It is altering the way of shopping.

secretary

stuff     =any collection of unnamed things(things)

Do you have too much stuff?

neatly     =with neatness

discard      =to get rid of (something or someone) as useless or undesirable(get rid of)

If it doesn't, you thank it and neatly discard it.

vulnerable      =(Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally.)

"Mike's lunches of Love" has fed more than 2,000 of the town's most vulnerable residents.

mayor      =the head of a city government

The mayor of Mike's town feels that Mike is a great community leader.

disruptive    =disturbing

In a recent study carried out by psychologists on the disruptive effects of smart phones, two groups of college students were given word-search puzzles.

interfere     =to try to influence other people's affairs where one is not involved or wanted(meddle)

The second group, however, was told that the phones would interfere with the equipment in the experiment and would need be moved away from the testing area.

dramatic     =like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness(powerful)

reduction

Perhaps, the most dramatic impact is the reduction in amount of sleep.

downsides       =the disadvantageous aspect of a situation(drawback)

Technology is a great tool; however, it's important to recognize its downsides.

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CDC(P):Centers for Disease Control and Prevention