讲解人 · Natasha
原文
More than quaint throwbacks, the pursuits provide their enthusiasts with opportunities to reduce their technology use, be more intentional with time and build meaningful connections with others.
Stephania Kontopanos, a 21-year-old student in Chicago, unplugs consciously by sending postcards to her family and friends, scrapbooking, and junk journaling.
She says going to the post office has become an activity that includes sharing stories with the postal workers, people she would not have routinely encountered.
It’s a similar feeling of connection that inspired DJ Robert Owoyele, 34, to create CAYA, a monthly “analog gathering” in Dallas.
Owoyele launched the event less than a year ago and has since organized evenings with letter writing, coloring and vinyl listening sessions.
“We live in a digital age that fosters a false sense of connection, but I think true connection happens in person, “ he said.
While writing letters might seem accessible, it is not always easy to get involved.
For many, carving out time to slow down can feel like another obligation in a schedule filled with to-dos.
Kontopanos says she decided it was important for her to reprioritize her time.
Creating space to explore allowed her to discover the hobbies she loved doing enough to make them a priority.
Frequenting spaces where communities centered around these hobbies gather can be a way to learn about the different activities.
For example, participating in typewriter clubs such as Type Pals and engaging with social media communities like the Wax Seal Guild on Instagram and The Calligraphy Hub on Facebook.
带着问题听讲解
- 文中提到哪些触觉性活动让复古书写工具重新流行起来？
- 根据文章，在数字时代人们认为真正的联结是怎样的？
- 如何理解文中的 resurgence 一词？
讲解
重点词汇
revival
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
n. 复兴，复苏
- 相关词汇：revive（v. 使复苏，使复兴）
- 搭配短语：to revive one's energy（恢复精力）
- 搭配短语：to revive the economy（重振经济）
例句：The new investment led to the revival of the struggling manufacturing sector.
tactile
/ˈtæk.təl/
adj. 与触觉有关的
- 例句：The sculptor's work invites tactile engagement by encouraging touch on its surfaces.
community
/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/
n. 社群，圈子；社区；社会；界
- 英文释义：a group of people who live in one particular area or share the same religion, race, job, etc.搭配短语：the international community（国际社会）搭配短语：the academic community（学术界）搭配短语：the finance community（金融界）
retro
/ˈret.roʊ/
adj. 复古的，再度回归的
- 词根词缀：re-（表示“重新”）例句：The diner has a cool retro vibe.
instrument
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
n. 器具，工具；乐器
- 搭配短语：surgical instruments（外科器械）搭配短语：flight instruments（飞行仪表）
resurgence
/rɪˈsɝː.dʒəns/
n. 复苏，重新兴起
- 词根词缀：re-（表示“重新”）近义词：revival例句：The launch of the new model sparked a resurgence of interest in foldable smartphones.
quaint
/kweɪnt/
adj. 古朴雅致的，古色古香的
- 英文释义：attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way搭配短语：a quaint café（一家怀旧典雅的咖啡馆）
throwback
/ˈθroʊ.bæk/
n. 复古，怀旧
- 例句：His wide-leg trousers and vintage shirt are a total throwback to the 1990s.
intentional
/ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl/
adj. 对……用心的；有意的，故意的
- 相关词汇：intention（n. 意图，打算）
- 搭配短语：to have every intention of doing sth. (一心打算做某事)
近义词：deliberate（adj. 故意的，蓄意的）例句：He gave an intentional misinterpretation of the data.（故意的）搭配短语：to be intentional about / with sth.（有意识地做……，对……很用心）- 例句：As a minimalist, she tries to be intentional with every purchase she makes.
unplug
/ʌnˈplʌɡ/
v. 断开连接，断网
- 相关词汇：plug（v. 接通（设备、电源、网络等））
- 例句：After the storm, we waited hours for the technician to come and plug our internet back in.
- 词性拓展：plug（n. 插头）
词根词缀：un-（表示“相反的动作”）
encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/
v. 偶然遇到；遭遇（不好、不快的事）
- 近义词：run into（遭遇）搭配短语：to encounter financial difficulties（遭遇财政困难）搭配短语：to encounter regulatory hurdles（遭遇监管阻碍）近义词：come across（偶然遇到）例句：It's always a delight to encounter street art that makes you stop and think in an ordinary neighborhood.
session
/ˈseʃ.ən/
n. 一段时间，环节
- 英文释义：a period of time used for a particular activity搭配短语：a Q&A session（问答环节）搭配短语：a photo session（拍照环节）
foster
/ˈfɑː.stɚ/
v. 助长，滋生；鼓励，促进
- 近义词：promote；encourage（v. 促进）例句：A stable and loving home environment can foster a child's emotional and intellectual growth.（促进）搭配短语：to foster teamwork and trust（推动团队协作与信任）搭配短语：to foster one's dependency（助长人的依赖性）搭配短语：to foster extremism（滋生极端主义）
accessible
/əkˈses.ə.bəl/
adj. 可以使用的，容易获得的
- 相关词汇：access（n. 通路，通道；使用权，使用机会）
- 例句：The fire escape is the only access to the roof.
- 例句：Students in remote areas now have access to high-quality online courses.
搭配短语：be accessible to（可以使用……，容易获得……）- 例句：Basic healthcare should be made accessible to all residents in this neighborhood.
carve … out
（费力地）挤出、腾出（空间、时间）；开创，开辟
- 相关词汇：carve（v. 雕，刻）例句：She managed to carve out a cozy reading corner in her tiny apartment.例句：The startup has carved out a significant market share in a competitive industry.
obligation
/ˌɑː.bləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
n. 责任，义务
- 相关词汇：oblige（v. 强迫，迫使）
- 搭配短语：oblige sb. to do sth.（迫使某人做某事）
- 例句：The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first day of each month.
搭配短语：to meet / fulfill an obligation（履行义务）相关词汇：responsibility；duty
reprioritize
/riː.praɪˈɔːr.ə.taɪz/
v. 重新考虑优先级
- 相关词汇：prioritize（v. 优先考虑、处理）
- 搭配短语：prioritize A over B（比起 B 更优先考虑 A）
- 例句：For her health, she decided to prioritize sleep over working late.
词根词缀：re-（表示“重新”）
engage with
与……进行密切联系，与……交流互动
- 相关词组：engage in（参与，参加（活动、项目等））
- 例句：All delegates will engage in a series of workshops and roundtable discussions.
例句：A good teacher knows how to engage with students and make them curious.例句：The documentary aims to make viewers engage with the complex ethical issues surrounding AI.
guild
/ɡɪld/
n. 协会
- 搭配短语：the Writer's guild（作家协会）搭配短语：online gaming guild（游戏玩家公会）
hub
/hʌb/
n. 中心，枢纽
- 搭配短语：the aviation hub（航空枢纽）搭配短语：the commercial hub（商业中心）
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