【读书笔记】Scientific American Feb,20

Words and phrases

1.invasive spinal taps 腰穿

2.under the auspices of sb/sth:with the help, support or protection of sb/sth 在…帮助（或支持、保护）下

  ◆ The community centre was set up under the auspices of a government initiative. 在政府的大力支持下，社区中心建成了。

3.divergent=different

4.amass sth:to collect sth, especially in large quantities （尤指大量）积累，积聚SYN accumulate

  ◆ He amassed a fortune from silver mining. 他靠开采银矿积累了一笔财富。

5.captivity n [uncountable ] the state of being kept as a prisoner or in a confined space 监禁；关押；困住

   ◆ He was held in captivity for three years. 他被监禁了三年。

6.lackadaisical adj not showing enough care or enthusiasm 无精打采的；委靡不振的；懒洋洋的；不热心的