Touching is an essential interaction between human beings. We are eager to touch people and be touched in return. Because of advancements in technology, it is now easier to become isolated from other people. The fact is that everyone needs physical contact, like cuddling. Sadly, this is harder for some people nowadays.
People who may not get as much physical contact, such as young people who live alone, the elderly, or those with mental or physical health problems, really need the affectionfrom others. Fortunately, professional cuddling is a growing field. Although cuddling sounds like something anyone can do, professional cuddling is not as simple as you think. Professional cuddlers go through a series of training exercises to learn how to set boundariesand create a safe and comfortable environment for their clients.
A professional cuddler does more than just give hugs. He or she also needs to be a good listener, have empathy, and develop a set of skills to help clientsreduce stress and feel relaxed. If you like to cuddle and want to help others, being a professional cuddler might be the perfect job for you.
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Words in Use
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essential
[ɪˋsɛnʃəl]
a. 必要的，不可或缺的
n. 要素，要點（常用複數）
Water and air are essential to us.
水和空氣對我們而言都是不可或缺的。
The teacher taught us the essentials of good health.
老師教導我們健康的要素。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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eager
[ˋigɚ]
a. 渴望的
Mary is eager to start her new job.
瑪莉渴望開始新工作。
Children are always eager for the arrival of Christmas.
孩子們總是期待聖誕節的到來。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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isolated
[ˋaɪs!͵etɪd]
a. 隔絕的，孤立
=
secluded
The lumberjack’s cottage is rather isolated.
這名伐木工人的小屋位於相當偏僻的地方。
高中 Level 4
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client
[ˋklaɪənt]
n. 客戶
We can’t afford to lose Mr. Johnson. He’s a very important client of ours.
我們萬萬不能失去強森先生。他可是我們非常重要的客戶。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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reduce
[rɪˋdjus]
vt. 使減少；使淪為
=
decrease
Despite Andy’s pay cut, he won’t reduce his standard of living.
儘管安迪被減薪，他仍不願降低他的生活水準。
Bankruptcy reduced Bruce to begging.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
Bruce was reduced to begging after he went bankrupt.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
高中 Level 3
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relaxed
[rɪˋlækst]
a. 寬鬆的；覺得放鬆的
=
loose
=
carefree
School regulations have become more and more relaxed.
校規變得越來越寬鬆了。
I always feel relaxed around you.
和你在一起我總是覺得很輕鬆。
高中 Level 3
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nowadays
[ˋnaʊə͵dez]
adv. 現今
=
today
=
now
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these days
Yoga, which is helpful to one’s body and mind, is very popular nowadays.
瑜珈對人的身心都很有幫助，現在非常流行。
高中 Level 4
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affection
[əˋfɛkʃən]
n. 喜愛，鍾愛；愛慕之情（恆用複數）
=
love
Mrs. Smith has a great affection for her family,
including the stray dog she has kept for almost ten years.
史密斯太太深愛她的家人，包括那隻她養了 10 年的流浪狗。
The two knights competed for the affections of the
beautiful princess.
兩名騎士爭奪美麗公主的愛。
高中 Level 5
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fortunately
[ˋfɔɪtʃənɪtlɪ]
adv. 幸運地
=
luckily
Fortunately, Rex found the money he had lost. 很幸運地，雷克斯找到他遺失的錢。
高中 Level 4
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boundary
[ˋbaʊndrɪ]
n. 邊界， 分界線；界限
The boundaries between countries are commonly known as international borders.
國與國之間的分界線通常被稱作國界。
Prior to the interview, the mayor tried to establish the boundaries of the topics to be discussed.
在訪談前，市長試圖訂定討論主題的範圍。
高中 Level 5
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empathy
[ˋɛmpəθɪ]
n. 同情，同理心
Practical Phrases
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be eager to + V
渴望……
= be longing to
= be dying to
Mary is eager to start her new job.
瑪莉渴望開始新工作。
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the elderly
老年人（泛指所有老年人）
= elderly people
We should learn to respect the elderly.
我們應學習尊重長者。
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go through
經歷⋯⋯
Al went through a major transformation during college.
艾爾在大學時期經歷了很大的轉變。
