Susceptible
adj.易受影响的；易受感染的；善感的；可以接受或允许的

Hers was a susceptible nature.
她很情绪化。
James was extremely susceptible to flattery...
詹姆斯听几句奉承话就忘乎所以。
Diesel exhaust is particularly aggravating to many susceptible individuals.
许多体质敏感的人尤其反感柴油废气。

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Diminish(pp. & pt.diminished)
vt.（使）减少，缩小；减弱…的权势；[乐]减半音
vi.变小或减少；逐渐变细

Universities are facing grave problems because of diminishing resources...
由于资源的减少，大学正面临严峻的问题。
He could no longer cope; he relied on me, and felt diminished by it.
他再也无法承受，他依赖我，却因此觉得是受了轻贱。

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Verge (pp. & pt.verged)
n.边，边缘；界限；范围；起始点
vi.接近，逼近；处于边沿或边缘

The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful...
这个国家即将走向繁荣富强。
Carole was on the verge of tears.
卡萝尔差点就要哭了。

剧情百科

对于John来说，他的人生都与危险刺激挂钩，他处的事与处的人都是经历过危险事的。而他正如Sherlock说的，你已经对这种生活上瘾了，所以你选择了你的妻子。

考考你 Q&A
Q: Please use the word or phrase you just learnt to complete the sentence beblow.

1.The individual colours within the light _____ are believed to have an effect on health.
光谱中不同的颜色被认为对健康有不同的影响。
2.The government promised to _____ a new system to control financial loan institutions...
政府许诺实施新的制度来控制金融贷款机构。

A:本期答案见下期
上期答案：

1.Sloan began his narrative with the day of the murder.
斯隆以发生谋杀案的那天作为故事的开端。
2.Along with memories, she came home with several mementoes.
她带了一些纪念品回家，连同她的美好回忆。