Reading 11-5 S2

Hobby (n.)

an activity done for pleasure in one's free time; 业余爱好

Varied (adj.)

consisting of different types; 多种多样的

Psychologists (n.)

experts in the study of the human mind and behavior; 心理学家

Fascinating (adj.)

very interesting and engaging; 迷人的，引人入胜的

Forms (n.)

different types or versions of something; 形式

Dignified (adj.)

showing self-respect and seriousness; 庄重的，高贵的

Archtophilist (n.)

a person who collects teddy bears; 泰迪熊收藏者

Philatelist (n.)

a person who collects stamps; 集邮者

Postage (n.)

the fee for sending mail; 邮资

Deltiologist (n.)

a person who collects postcards; 明信片收藏者

Amassing (v.)

collecting a large number of things over time; 积累，收集

Thousands (n.)

a large number in the range of 1,000-9,999; 数千

Wrappers (n.)

the coverings of food, gifts, or other items; 包装纸

Productive (adj.)

achieving a lot, especially in work; 高效的，富有成效的

Millions (n.)

a very large number in the range of 1,000,000+; 数百万

Instrumental (adj.)

playing an important role in something; 关键的，起作用的

Profit (n.)

financial gain from selling something; 利润

Psychological (adj.)

related to the human mind and emotions; 心理的

Element (n.)

a necessary or characteristic part of something; 要素，成分

Triumph (n.)

a great success or achievement; 胜利，成功

Attending (v.)

being present at an event; 参加

Collectors (n.)

people who collect specific things as a hobby; 收藏者

Exchanging (v.)

trading or swapping items; 交换

Variant on (phr.)

a different version of something; ...的变体

Motive (n.)

the reason for doing something; 动机

Desire (n.)

a strong wish for something; 渴望

Psychologically (adv.)

in a way related to the human mind; 心理上

Aimless (adj.)

without a clear goal or purpose; 无目的的

Individual (n.)

a single person; 个人

Empty (adj.)

containing nothing; 空的

Drove (n.)

a large number of people moving in the same direction; 群体，驱动

Potential (n.)

ability that may be developed in the future; 潜力

Perhaps (adv.)

maybe or possibly; 也许，可能

Similarly (adv.)

in the same way; 同样地

Amassed (v.)

gathered or collected a large amount of something; 积累

Fossil (n.)

preserved remains of ancient organisms; 化石

A vast amount of (phr.)

a very large quantity; 大量的

Inferior (adj.)

lower in quality or status; 低劣的

Trainspotting (n.)

the hobby of observing trains; 观察火车（兴趣爱好）

Locomotive (n.)

a powered railway engine; 机车，火车头

Practitioners (n.)

people who regularly do a particular activity; 从业者

Operations (n.)

organized activities or processes; 运行，操作

Technical (adj.)

requiring specialized knowledge; 技术的，专业的

Specifications (n.)

detailed descriptions of something; 规格，技术说明

Engine (n.)

a machine that provides power; 引擎，发动机

Doll (n.)

a toy that looks like a human figure; 玩偶

Enlarging (v.)

making something bigger; 放大，扩大

Materials (n.)

substances used to make things; 材料

Porcelain (n.)

a hard, white ceramic material; 瓷器

Inspired (v.)

influenced someone to do something; 激励，启发

Ought to (phr.)

should, expected to; 应该

Insecurity (n.)

lack of confidence or certainty; 不安全感，不确定性

Instance (n.)

an example of something happening; 例子

Albums (n.)

books for storing collections, such as photos or stamps; 相册，专辑

Certain (adj.)

sure or definite; 确定的

Commonplace (adj.)

ordinary and unremarkable; 普通的，平凡的

Principles (n.)

fundamental truths or rules; 原则

Alphabetical (adj.)

arranged in order from A to Z; 按字母顺序的

Depict (v.)

to describe or represent something in a picture or words; 描绘

Conscious (adj.)

aware of and responding to one's surroundings; 有意识的

Individualism (n.)

the belief in independence and self-reliance; 个人主义

Unexpected (adj.)

surprising, not anticipated; 意想不到的

For instance (phr.)

for example; 例如

Convey (v.)

to communicate or express something; 传达，表达

In existence (phr.)

currently existing; 存在的

Grew out (phr.)

developed from something; 发展自...

Fulfilment (n.)

achieving a goal or purpose; 实现，满足感

Engrossing (adj.)

completely absorbing one's attention; 引人入胜的

Eccentric (adj.)

unconventional and slightly strange; 古怪的

Harmless (adj.)

not causing damage or danger; 无害的

Potentially (adv.)

possibly happening in the future; 可能地

Items (n.)

objects or things; 物品

Normally (adv.)

in a usual or typical way; 通常

Common (adj.)

occurring frequently or widely known; 常见的

Inspire (v.)

to influence or motivate someone; 激励，启发