本期重点词汇和表达:
neighborhood:街区,用来指代居住的周边区域,如 “I love my neighborhood”,简洁点明居住范围。
amenities:便利设施,涵盖超市、咖啡馆等生活服务设施,“There are plenty of amenities like supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants”,表明生活配套完善。
community center:社区活动中心,举办各类活动、促进居民交流的场所, “the community center, with its workshops and events”,丰富社区生活。
local residents:当地居民,指居住在特定区域的人群,“I'm quite familiar with the local residents around me”,表明对周边居民的熟悉程度。
infrastructure:基础设施,包括交通、购物等基础建设,“In my area, there is a big change in the infrastructure”,引出区域建设变化。
living experience:居住体验,对居住过程的整体感受,“Knowing them makes my living experience more homely”,体现与邻居互动对居住感受的影响。
a sense of community:归属感,对所在社区的认同感,“Knowing them makes my living experience more homely, building a strong sense of community”,强调社区互动带来的情感体验。
warm greetings:热情的问候,见面时表达友好的方式,“From the start, I've received warm greetings”,体现邻里间的友好氛围。
home-grown veggies:自己种的菜,突出自给自足的生活方式,“An elderly neighbor shares her home-grown veggies”,体现邻里间的分享精神。
friendly vibe:友好的氛围,形容社区内和谐友好的气氛,“This friendly vibe makes it a wonderful place to call home”,再次强调社区氛围对居住体验的影响。
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