TED Talk

Question 1

semantic

Answer 1

of, relating to, or arising from the different meanings of words or other symbols:

There is no semantic meaning.

Question 2

obsess

Answer 2

to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally:

I’m obsessed with talking to strangers.

Question 3

profound

Answer 3

penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding:

These were really profound experiences.

Question 4

liberate

Answer 4

to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.

They were liberating moments.

Question 5

absurd

Answer 5

utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false:

This is absurd.

Question 6

intimacy

Answer 6

a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

The second benefit of using our senses has to do with intimacy.

Question 7

resonance

Answer 7

共鳴、反響

So, it’s a brief experience that has emotional resonance and meaning.

Question 8

lament

Answer 8

an expression of grief or sorrow

This gets reported in the media with great lament.

Question 9

averse

Answer 9

having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance, etc.; opposed:

Many Danes are so averse to talking to strangers.

Question 10

elaborate

Answer 10

worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness:

There’s this elaborate shuffling bags.

Question 11

sip

Answer 11

to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of:

Strangers might ask each other for a sip of water.

Question 12

preach

Answer 12

to deliver a sermon.

somebody preaching in the street

Question 13

conduit

Answer 13

a pipe, tube, or the like, for conveying water or other fluid.

The dog or the baby is a social conduit to the person.