Through the process of evolution, humans are gradually losing their wisdom teeth. However, evolution takes time and doesn’t happen overnight. Meanwhile, most people are still born with at least one wisdom tooth.
Due to the limited space in our smaller jaws, these teeth can cause problems when they start to grow. Common problems include overcrowding in the jaw and infections, which can be extremely painful. When the pain becomes too much to bear, a visit to the dentist becomes unavoidable. At this point, dentists have to decide whether to keep a wisdom tooth or not. By examining X-rays, the dentist will make the decision based on a number of factors. These include the patient’s jaw size, the symptoms they are experiencing, the angle at which the tooth is growing, and the possibility of future problems caused by the tooth.
For many young adults, the act of removing a wisdom tooth is seen as a rite of passage. However, if a wisdom tooth grows straight without pushing other teeth or causing any discomfort, it is not necessary to remove it. If you’re unsure whether it’s time to part with your wisdom tooth, it’s best to check with your dentist.
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Words in Use
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meanwhile
[ˋmin͵hwaɪl]
adv. & n. 同時
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meantime
I’ll do the cooking; meanwhile, you can do the laundry for me.
我來煮飯；在此同時你可幫我洗衣服。
I’ll do the cooking; in the meanwhile, you can do the laundry for me.
我來煮飯；在此同時你可幫我洗衣服。
高中 Level 3
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limited
[ˋlɪmɪtɪd]
a. 有限的
高中 Level 2
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extremely
[ɪkˋstrimlɪ]
adv. 極端地；非常地
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exceedingly
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exceptionally
I was extremely happy upon hearing the good news.
我一聽到這個好消息便高興得不得了。
Street violence is an extremely common problem in big cities.
在各大城市，街頭暴力是非常普遍的問題。
高中 Level 3
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bear
[bɛr]
vt. 忍受;生(小孩);結(果實)
n. 熊
三態
bear / bore [bor] / borne [born]
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tolerate
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put up with...
I can ’t bear all of that noise.
我無法忍受那些噪音。
I can ’t put up with all of that noise.
我無法忍受那些噪音。
Bella bore her first child at the age of 30.
貝拉 30 歲時生了第一胎。
The apple tree will bear fruit this year.
這棵蘋果樹今年會結果。
They say there are bears in the mountains.
據說山中有熊出沒。
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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angle
[ˋæŋg!]
n. 角度；觀點
The interior angles of a square are right angles.
正方形的內角是直角。
From a different angle, divorce might be the best solution to your problems. 從另一個角度來看，離婚也許是解決你們問題的最佳途徑。
高中 Level 2
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remove
[rɪˋmuv]
vt. 移開，除去
I removed a coffee stain from the shirt with a special cleanser.
我用一種特別的清潔劑把襯衫上的咖啡漬去掉了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
Extra Words
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overnight
[ˋovɚˋnaɪt]
adv. & a. 一夕之間；整晚
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suddenly
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instantly
The lottery winner became a millionaire overnight.
這名樂透得主一夕之間成了百萬富翁。
I stayed at my friend’s house overnight doing homework.
我整晚待在我朋友家做功課。
After Phoebe released that song, she became an overnight star.
菲比發行了那首歌之後，一夕之間成了明星。
I am taking the overnight train to Moscow.
我要搭夜班火車去莫斯科。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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overcrowding
[ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ]
n. 過度擁擠
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infection
[ɪnˋfɛkʃən]
n. 感染
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contagion
John hasn’t recovered from his eye infection.
約翰的眼睛感染還沒復原。
高中 Level 4
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unavoidable
[͵ʌnəˋvɔɪdəb!]
a. 無可避免的
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symptom
[ˋsɪmptəm]
n. 症狀
A high fever, a sore throat, and a runny nose are all symptoms of the flu.
發高燒、喉嚨痛以及流鼻水都是流行性感冒的症狀。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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discomfort
[dɪsˋkʌmfɚt]
n. . 不舒適，不適
I apologize if what I said caused you any discomfort.
如果我說的話傷了你，那真的很抱歉。
Ruby was slightly discomforted by her friend Emma's indifferent attitude toward the whole matter.
露比見她朋友艾瑪對這整件事一副事不關己的模樣，心裡有點不太舒服。
高中 Level 6
Practical Phrases
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at least
至少
At least five hundred people showed up for the rally.
由於我們較小的上下顎空間有限，這些牙齒在長出時可能會引發問題。常見的問題包括顎部過度擁擠和感染，這些情況可能會令人疼痛不已。當疼痛感變得難以忍受，就會不得不去看牙醫。在這種情況下，牙醫必須決定是否要保留智齒。經過檢查 X 光片，牙醫會依據諸多因素做出判斷。這些包含病人的顎部大小、他們出現的症狀、智齒生長的角度，以及智齒未來可能引發問題的機率。
