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For some people, pretty privilege might not seem like a serious problem. However, it creates an unequal system where people are rewarded without ever earning it. In addition, many capable people can get passed over for job opportunities and face discrimination simply because they don’t fit popular beauty standards. Luckily, people can use some methods to resist the effects of pretty privilege.
I gave Vincent a watch as a reward for his help.
我送文森一只手錶以回報他的幫忙。
The young mom rewards her children with cookies when they do well in school.
孩子在學校表現良好時,這位年輕媽媽會給他們餅乾作為獎勵。
Jack received a reward for finding the lost dog.
傑克因為找到那隻走失的狗而獲得報酬。
How can you resist chocolate cake? Whenever I see some, I must have a piece.
你怎麼抗拒得了巧克力蛋糕?我每次看到都非來一塊不可。
You can try to resist, but you know you can’t ignore your deepest desire.
你可以試著抗拒,但你知道你無法忽視你最深層的渴望。
I couldn't resist taking a look at that beautiful girl when she passed by.
那個美女經過時,我忍不住看了她一眼。
= I couldn't help taking a look at that beautiful girl when she passed by.
那個美女經過時,我忍不住看了她一眼。
= I couldn't help but take a look at that beautiful girl when she passed by.
那個美女經過時,我忍不住看了她一眼。
Even today, racial discrimination is still prevalent in this country.
即使到了現在,種族歧視在這個國家還是很普遍。
Discrimination against others on the basis of race, sex, or age is never acceptable.
基於種族、性別、年紀對他人的歧視是絕不被容許的。
Children from age three to eight develop their ability of shape and color discrimination.
孩童在 3 到 8 歲時會發展他們對形狀與顏色的辨識力。
The boss passed over my idea and picked a different one.
老闆忽略了我的主意並選了另一個。
Knowledge enables one to solve one’s own problems.
知識使人有能力自行解決難題。
Kate is confident in her English ability.
凱特對她的英文能力有自信。