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Some artists and promoters are said to be wary of developing shows that cannot be taken on tour to other, standard arenas and of letting the venue outshine the music.

但关于在沙特阿拉伯和韩国建造Sphere的谈判已经搁浅。据称有些艺术家和推广公司对于制作无法在其他标准场馆巡演的表演持谨慎态度，也担心场馆会抢走音乐的风头。

1. wary: someone who is wary is careful because they think something might be dangerous or harmful

2. outshine: to be better or more impressive than someone or something else

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As we wend our way from toddlerhood to older adulthood, we have a desire to be useful. It's a fundamental aspect of human experience that evolves as we traverse different stages of life. From toddler years, when little ones eagerly mimic their parents in an effort to be helpful, to the later years, when adults find fulfillment in providing for their families or contributing to their communities, the need to feel useful runs deep.

在我们从蹒跚学步到步履蹒跚的整个成长过程，我们都渴望成为一个有用的人。这是人类经历的一个基本面，随着我们走过不同的人生阶段而不断演变。从幼儿时期开始，小孩子们热切地模仿父母，想要帮忙，到了晚年阶段，成年人在养家糊口或为社区做出贡献中找到满足感时，成为有用的人的需求就更根深蒂固了。

1.wend one’s way 蜿蜒前行：指在曲折的道路上缓慢地行进，通常用于描述某人在某地区或场景中穿行。

2.traverse

/ˈtrævɜːs/

v. 横穿，穿过; 横越岩石面的攀爬; (滑雪时)横线下(坡); 全面讨论; 来回移动，斜向移动; 转动(大炮等带轴设备); 否认(一项指控)，反驳

n. (爬陡坡时的)斜向攀上(下); 越过，穿过; 滑雪横切运动; (逆风时轮船所作的)曲线航行，折航; 横断物，横档; 通廊，楼厢; (大炮等的)横转装置; 机器部件的横转，横向运动; (测量用的)导线; (军)(壕沟的)土护墙，屏障

3.mimic

/ˈmɪmɪk/

adj. 模拟的，演习的n. 善于模仿的人; 会模拟的动物(或植物)v. 模仿(人的言行举止); 模拟(外观或效果); 模拟(另一种植物或动物); (药)模拟(另一物质)的生理作用; (疾病)表现出(另一疾病)的症状

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Toddlers are not merely playing make-believe when they attempt to assist parents with chores or activities; they seek validation and purpose through usefulness. The drive to feel useful is vital for their development, fostering confidence and autonomy as they grow. During adolescence, the urge for usefulness can surface through academic accomplishments or extracurricular activities, indicating their adolescent's value and significance to themselves and others.

当幼儿试图帮助父母做家务或在活动中给予帮助时，他们不只是想假装过家家；他们通过发挥作用来寻求认可和目标。对确认自我价值的欲望对于他们的发展，在成长中建立自信和自主性至关重要。在青春期，对有用的渴望会在学术成就或课外活动中浮现出来，证明青少年自身以及对其他人的价值和意义。

1.make believe 假装

2. chore

/tʃɔː/

n. 家庭杂务，杂活; 累活，苦差事

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Adults find meaning and fulfillment in being of service to others. Young adulthood is fraught with the quest for identity and purpose. Feeling useful and needed helps young adults navigate this pivotal phase , anchoring them as they explore their place in the world (Fuligni, 2021). Middle age is a time when adults need their usefulness to be reflected in generative or outward-focused activities, such as caregiving, volunteering, or mentoring others.

成年人通过为他人提供服务来找到意义和满足感。青年期充满了对身份和目标的追求。感到有用和被需要有助于青年人在这个世界中探索自己的定位时给予他们一个方向（Fuligni, 2021）。翻译划线句，在文末留言打卡，答案下期公布~

1. fraught with 充满(不好的或不想要的东西)：形容某事物充满了危险、问题或错误。

2. pivotal phase 关键时期

3.anchor

/ˈæŋkə/

n. 锚; 支柱，靠山; 商场

v. 抛锚，泊(船); 使稳固，使固定; 成为支柱; 使扎根，使基于; 支持，保护

4.mentor

/ˈmɛntɔː/

v. 给予培训

n. 导师，指导者

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For some individuals, retirement can bring about loss of a sense of purpose and onset of feeling useless. The importance of engaging in activities that provide a sense of usefulness and fulfillment is key to maintaining well-being. Whether pursuing personal projects driven by intrinsic motivation, such as a hobby, or engaging in mentorship, finding avenues to contribute and feel useful can imbue life with purpose.

对于一些人来说，退休可能会让人失去方向和存在的价值。参与能够带来有用感和成就感的活动是维持幸福感的关键。不论是追求源自内在驱动力的个人项目，比如爱好，还是投身于指导工作，找到可以提供贡献和感到产生作用的途径能赋予生活更多意义。

1. imbue

/ɪmˈbjuː/

vt. 灌输；使感染；使渗透

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