Lifestyles Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Sedentary

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Involving a lot of sitting and not much physical exercise (久坐的)

inactive, motionless, stationary

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease.

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Mindful

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Being conscious or aware of something, especially one’s thoughts or actions (有意识的)

aware, attentive, thoughtful

She tries to live a mindful life by meditating and avoiding unnecessary stress.

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Minimalist

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A lifestyle characterized by simplicity, owning only what is necessary (极简主义的生活方式)

austere, simple, frugal

He adopted a minimalist lifestyle, decluttering his room and buying only what he truly needs.

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Nomadic

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Living a life in which one moves regularly from place to place rather than settling permanently (游牧的;流动的)

itinerant, roaming, migratory

Her nomadic lifestyle meant she experienced different cultures and landscapes every few months.

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Bohemian

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Living an unconventional life, often in artistic circles, without concern for social norms (波希米亚式的生活方式;放荡不羁的 - 文化)

unconventional, artistic, avant-garde

Her bohemian lifestyle led her to paint murals and attend underground music festivals.

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Cosmopolitan

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Characterized by familiarity with many cultures; living in a diverse, international environment (国际化的)

worldly, sophisticated, multicultural

Growing up in a cosmopolitan city, he felt at ease around people from all over the world.

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Frugal

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Economical in use or expenditure; avoiding waste (节俭的;节约的)

thrifty, economical, sparing

By adopting a frugal lifestyle, she managed to save enough money for her university tuition.

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Nocturnal

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Most active or awake at night rather than during the day (夜间活动的)

night‑active, nighttime, night‑dwelling

His nocturnal habits made it difficult for him to wake up early for school.

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Communal

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elating to a lifestyle where resources and responsibilities are shared among a community (共享的)

collective, shared, cooperative

They joined a communal living arrangement where everyone shared chores and meals.

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Suburban

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Relating to residential areas on the outskirts of a city, often quieter than urban centers (郊区的)

residential, outlying, peripheral

She enjoyed her suburban lifestyle, where she could bike to the park yet still be close to the city.

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