sprinkler
N.
a device that sprays water
premise
n.
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
同义词： premiss / assumption
Scepticism
n.
is great doubt about whether something is true or useful
Tick off
PHRASAL VERB
If you tick off items on a list, you write a tick or other mark next to them, in order to show that they have been dealt with
Pitfall
n.
A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficult
Nudging
v.
motivating
beefing up
phrasal verb
enhance,supply,replenish
unprecedented
Adj.
never done or known before
whinge
n.
complaint
resolutely
adv.
showing firm determination or purpose
crank out
phrasal verb
you mean they produce them quickly, in the same way, and are usually implying that the things are not original or are of poor quality.
pristine
adj.
things are extremely clean or new.
clout
N-UNCOUNT
A person or institution that has clout has influence and power.
A self-fulfilling prophecy
One that becomes true because people expect it to be true and behave in a way that will make it happen
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