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高三英语作文热点素材积累（一）
盘点2024英语新词
Word of the Year 2024
"Brain rot" refers to the deterioration or regression of a person’s mental or intellectual state, specifically the condition that occurs due to excessive exposure to boring or low - quality content, especially the current online content.
e.g.: In essence, brain rot represents the feeling of mental overload that comes from being bombarded with content so frequently that it starts to feel like it’s taking over your life.
According to the records of Oxford University Press, the earliest mention of "brain rot" was in the book "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau in 1854. This book documents the author’s simple living experience in nature. He believed that this reflected a common degeneration in people’s intelligence and thinking. Thus, he posed a question: "While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot - which prevails so much more widely and fatally "
Although it is not a new concept, "brain rot" has become increasingly popular on the Internet this year, especially on short - video platforms. The frequency of use of this term has increased by 250% year - on - year in our corpus.
The history of the term "brain rot" has spanned several centuries. In the past, people were worried that reading too many novels or newspapers would affect cognitive abilities. By the twentieth century, television was identified as the prime culprit for "brain rot" - a report in the Massachusetts Daily Collegian in 1976 mentioned that the feeling of "brain rot" gradually emerged after watching television for three consecutive nights.
Over the past year, the term "brain rot" has been used more specifically to refer to internet culture, often with a self-deprecating tone. On social media platforms, especially among Generation Z and Generation Alpha (those born after 1995, 2000, and 2010), the use of "brain rot" has become even more widespread. In addition, mainstream news reports also use this term to reflect the negative impacts on modern people due to excessive exposure to online content. This shows that the younger generation is somewhat self-aware of the harmful effects of the social media they have inherited but has to reluctantly admit it.
Nowadays, "brain rot" has taken on a new meaning in the digital age, used to describe a causal relationship, referring to the negative impacts on individuals or society caused by the low-quality and low-value content presented on the internet. It is used more specifically and consistently in internet culture. Now, people have begun to discuss such negative impacts more widely and seriously, especially those on children and adolescents.
At the launch of the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, Katherine Martin, the product director of Oxford Languages, talked about the evolution of the term “brain rot”. She said: “With ‘brain rot’, we see this concern about how our capacity for thought might be negatively impacted by consuming a lot of algorithmic online content, like short-form video. There’s an anxiety coming through about striking the right balance between the online world and losing touch with the real world. I think it’s great that young people also use this term to refer to the type of language used by people who overindulge in online content, which is wonderfully recursive and self-referential."
1. Where was the term "brain rot" found for the first time 答案：B
A. In the launch of the Oxford Word of this year.
B. In the book "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.
C. In a research paper about online culture.
D. In a report of Massachusetts Daily Collegian.
2. What’s the reason behind the popularity of "brain rot" C
A. Young people’s preference for using new terms.
B. Short-video platforms’ boring and low-quality information.
C. Its reflection of negative exposure to online content.
D. Netizens’ desire to show off their knowledge of words.
3. What did Katherine Martin imply about the term "brain rot" 答案：B
A. It only describes the negative impacts of online content.
B. It shows people’s concern about online- real balance.
C. It is used to criticize those overindulging in online content.
D. It has emerged due to the development of short-videos.
New Words in 2024
一月:元宇宙的狂欢与焦虑
元宇宙疲劳 (Metaverse fatigue)
Metaverse fatigue refers to the psychological exhaustion resulting from immersive virtual experiences in the metaverse.
With the popularity of the metaverse concept, people are starting to feel fatigued by this immersive virtual experience. This term first emerged on technology blogs and social media platforms, such as TechCrunch and Wired magazine. It is used to describe the psychological exhaustion that people experience due to their over - reliance on the virtual world.
Tech blogs have written: "Metaverse fatigue is becoming a new challenge in modern life." 数字游民 (Digital nomad)
Digital nomads are people who can work anytime and anywhere.
Although the term "digital nomad" emerged as early as the 2000s, with the further popularization of remote work in 2024, it has once again come into the public eye. The Oxford English Dictionary listed “digital nomad” as one of the popular words of the year as early as 2021, highlighting its continuous cultural influence.
二月:爱的复杂化
绿旗(Green flag)
A green flag refers to a healthy and positive signal in a romantic relationship.
A dating column noted: "Being a good listener and communicating sincerely are green flags in a relationship."
情绪劳动 (Emotional labor)
Emotional labor means the extra effort put in to maintain emotional balance. An emotional blog wrote: "Emotional labor shouldn’t be a one-sided burden."
三月:AI 时代的曙光与挑战
生成式 AI(Generative AI)
Generative AI refers to systems that use artificial intelligence technology to generate content.
The concept of "Generative AI" gradually gained popularity after 2022. With the widespread application of large language models such as ChatGPT, it has become a hot topic in the technology field. The extensive dissemination of this term benefits from the reports in academic journals like Nature and technology media.
It is widely acknowledged in the tech community that generative AI tools like ChatGPT have revolutionized content creation.
AI 幻觉 (AI hallucination)
AI hallucination refers to incorrect or unreasonable content generated by an AI model.
This term originated in the field of artificial intelligence research and is used to describe the unreasonable or incorrect content generated by AI models when producing text. It can be traced back to professional papers such as Artificial Intelligence Review in 2021, and was widely cited in industry seminars and mainstream media in 2024.
Research papers in artificial intelligence have noted: "AI hallucination remains a key issue for current models to address."
四月:社交文化碰到职业焦虑
门槛友谊 (Threshold friendship)
Threshold friendship refers to shallow yet useful social network connections.
A social psychology paper noted: "Threshold friendships may play unexpected roles in career advancement."
职业燃尽症 (Career burnout syndrome)
Career burnout syndrome refers to the state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by long - term occupational stress.
It describes the state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by long - term occupational stress. In early 2024, Harvard Business Review published a special article analyzing the spreading trend of this phenomenon.
A mental health journal noted: "Career burnout syndrome has become a key issue in modern workplaces."
五月:环保行动的创新举措
绿氢 (Green hydrogen)
Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources, serving as a clean energy solution.
The term "green hydrogen" first appeared in the reports of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and became one of the focal topics at the climate summit in 2024.
An article in Nature pointed out: "Green hydrogen is seen as a key solution for achieving carbon neutrality in the future."
塑料守护者(Plastic guardian)
Plastic guardians are those who advocate for environmental protection by reducing plastic use.
The term was first mentioned in an environmental report by National Geographic in 2024. An environmental blog mentioned: "These plastic guardians are working hard to save our oceans."
六月:躺平的职场
悄悄辞职(Quiet quitting)
Quiet quitting refers to the phenomenon where employees draw career boundaries by reducing their work input.
This term spread rapidly on social media platforms like TikTok. It is used to describe the phenomenon where employees draw career boundaries by reducing their work input. The Merriam - Webster Dictionary officially included this term in 2022, marking the rise of its social influence. A TikTok user commented: "Quiet quitting is about maintaining balance in life."
七月:流行文化的重塑
影像叙事 (Visual storytelling)
Visual storytelling refers to the conveyance of stories or information through images, videos, or pictures.
Visual storytelling has become the core technique of creation in the entertainment industry in 2024, especially in content production for short-video platforms.
八月:体育与健康的交汇
电子运动员 (E-athlete)
- athletes are professional players who engage in esports competitions.
This term emerged as early as the beginning of the 2020s. However, it gained popularity again in 2024 due to esports’ entry into the Olympic Games and was widely cited by ESPN.
九月:气候变化的紧迫性
气候焦虑 (Climate anxiety)
Climate anxiety refers to the fear and anxiety about climate change.
This concept first appeared in psychological research, especially in academic publications such as Psychology Today. With the exacerbation of climate change issues, climate anxiety became a hot - topic term in public discussions in the early 2020s.
Psychological Studies mentioned: "Climate anxiety is spreading widely among the younger generation."
十月:科技与娱乐交锋
算法剧本(Algorithmic script)
An algorithmic script is a script generated by an algorithm.
With the widespread application of AI in film and television creation, this term was coined to describe scripts generated by algorithms. When Variety magazine first mentioned this term, it unceremoniously quipped, "A drama could have hundreds of millions of branching plotlines, but do we really need them "
Variety noted: "Algorithmic scripts can expand creativity but may not enhance quality."
数字体操 (Digital gymnastics)
Digital gymnastics refers to the cumbersome adjustments made to cater to algorithms and audience preferences.
The Oxford Internet Institute pointed out that this term first appeared in the forums of the creator community. Its specific meaning is "having to keep smiling even when extremely exhausted." It stated in its report: "Digital gymnastics leave creators exhausted and helpless." 十一月:职场与健康的对话
健康逃避 (Wellness escapism)
Wellness escapism refers to the trend of people temporarily escaping life pressures through activities such as meditation and yoga.
This term sounds like an upgraded version of "Buddha - like health preservation", describing the trend of people temporarily escaping from life pressures through activities such as meditation and yoga. Psychology Today once published an article analyzing that this term has received widespread attention after the pandemic, because modern people, who are under huge pressure, all need to catch a break.
Psychology Today analyzed: "Wellness escapism is a self-protection mechanism of modern society."
十二月:文化多元与包容
虚拟聚会 (Virtual hangout)
A virtual hangout is an informal social activity with friends or family through an online platform.
Wired magazine mentioned: "As the cold winter sets in, virtual hangouts have become the most popular socializing method during the holiday season."
Summary:
The past year 1. witnessed a remarkable linguistic evolution as new terms emerged to capture the zeitgeist of each passing month. January brought the duality of the metaverse, with "Metaverse fatigue" 2. highlighting the psychological toll of virtual immersion and "Digital nomad" resurfacing as remote work boomed. February delved into love’s nuances, from "Green flag" signifying healthy relationship cues 3. to "Emotional labor" in relationships. March rode the AI wave, "Generative AI" revolutionizing content while "AI hallucination" posed 4. challenges. April explored social and career realms, with "Threshold friendship" and "Career burnout syndrome" reflecting modern social and work stress. May spotlighted 5. environmental efforts via "Green hydrogen" and "Plastic guardian". June’s "Quiet quitting" redefined workplace boundaries. July saw "Visual storytelling" 6. reshape entertainment. August celebrated "E-athlete" as esports entered new heights. September’s "Climate anxiety" 7. echoed environmental concerns. October pitted tech against art with "Algorithmic script" and "Digital gymnastics". November’s "Wellness escapism" addressed stress relief. December’s "Virtual hangout" embraced online socializing, each term 8. a testament to our dynamic times.
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一月:元宇宙的狂欢与焦虑
元宇宙疲劳(Metaverse fatigue)
随着元宇宙概念的火热,人们开始对这种沉浸式虚拟体验产生疲惫感。这一词语最早出现在科技博客和社交媒体平台,例如 TechCrunch 和 Wired 《连线》杂志。它用来形容人们对虚拟世界过度依赖所产生的心理疲惫。
科技博客上写道:“元宇宙疲劳正在成为现代生活的新挑战。”
数字游民(Digital nomad)
尽管”数字游民”这一词语早在 2000 年代就已出现,但随着 2024 年远程办公的进一步普及, 它再次进入大众视野。牛津英语词典(Oxford English Dictionary)早在 2021 年就将”digital nomad”
列为年度热门词汇之一, 凸显其持续的文化影响力。
《牛津词典》在年度词汇评选中提到:“数字游民指的是那些随时随地都能工作的人。”
二月:爱的复杂化
绿旗(Green flag)指恋爱中健康、积极的信号,与”红旗”(red flag)相对。
恋爱专栏中提到:”乐于倾听和真诚沟通是关系中的绿旗。”
情绪劳动 (Emotional labor) 指在恋爱或人际关系中,为维持情感平衡而付出的额外努力。
情感博客中写道:"情绪劳动不该成为单方面的负担。"
三月:AI 时代的曙光与挑战
生成式 AI(Generative AI)
“生成式 AI”这个概念在 2022 年后逐渐走红,随着 ChatGPT 等大语言模型的广泛应用,它成为科技领域的热门话题。词语的广泛传播得益于《Nature》等学术期刊和科技媒体的报道。
科技圈普遍承认,生成式 AI 像 ChatGPT 这样的工具已经改变了内容创作的规则。
AI 幻觉(AI hallucination)
这个术语起源于人工智能研究领域, 用来描述 AI 模型生成文本时出现的不合理或错误内容。最早可以追溯到 2021 年的《Artificial Intelligence Review》等专业论文,并在 2024 年被广泛引用于行业研讨会和主流媒体中。
人工智能研究论文中提到:”AI 幻觉仍是当前模型需要解决的核心问题。”
四月:社交文化碰到职业焦虑
门槛友谊(Threshold friendship)指关系浅薄但有用的社交网络关系。
社交心理学论文中提到:”门槛友谊可能在职业发展中起到意想不到的作用。”
职业燃尽症 (Career burnout syndrome)
描述长期职业压力导致的身心疲惫状态。《哈佛商业评论》(Harvard Business Review)在 2024 年初刊登了一篇专题文章,分析这一现象的蔓延趋势。
心理健康杂志中提到:”职业燃尽症已经成为现代职场中需要重点关注的问题。”
五月:环保行动的创新举措
绿氢(Green hydrogen)指通过可再生能源生产的氢气,作为清洁能源的解决方案。”绿氢”这一术语最早见于国际能源署(IEA)的报告,并在 2024 年成为气候峰会的焦点话题之一。
《自然》杂志的一篇文章指出:"绿氢被视为未来实现碳中和的关键解决方案之一。"
塑料守护者(Plastic guardian)
用于描述减少塑料使用、倡导环保的人群。《国家地理》(National Geographic)在 2024 年的一篇环保报道中首次提到这一词汇。
环保博客中提到:”这些塑料守护者正努力拯救我们的海洋。”
六月:躺平的职场
悄悄辞职(Quiet quitting)
这一词语在 TikTok 等社交媒体上迅速传播, 用来形容员工通过减少工作投入来划清职业边界的现象。梅里亚姆-韦伯斯特词典 (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) 在 2022 年正式收录了这个词语,标志着其社会影响力的上升。
TikTok 用户评论道:”悄悄辞职是为了保住生活的平衡。”
七月:流行文化的重塑
影像叙事 (Visual storytelling)
指通过影像、视频或图像等视觉媒介来传达故事或信息,越来越多地被运用于电影、广告和社交媒体内容创作中。
影像叙事已经成为 2024 年娱乐行业创作的核心手段, 尤其是在短视频平台的内容制作中。
八月:体育与健康的交汇
电子运动员 (E-athlete)
用于形容从事电竞比赛的职业选手。这一词语早在 2020 年代初出现,但在 2024 年因电竞进入奥运会而再次流行,被《ESPN》广泛引用。
九月:气候变化的紧迫性
气候焦虑 (Climate anxiety)
这个概念最早见于心理学研究,特别是在 Psychology Today 等学术出版物中。随着气候变化问题的加剧, 气候焦虑在 2020 年代初成为公众讨论的热点词汇。
《心理学研究》提到:“气候焦虑正在年轻一代中普遍蔓延。”
十月:科技与娱乐交锋
算法剧本(Algorithmic script)
随着 AI 在影视创作中的广泛应用, 这一词语诞生, 用以形容由算法生成的剧本。Variety 杂志首次提及这个词语时,毫不客气地调侃道:“一部戏可能有上亿个分支情节,但我们真的需要吗？”
《综艺》杂志指出:“算法剧本可以拓展创意,但未必提升质量。”
数字体操(Digital gymnastics)
这一词语形容的是数字内容创作者为迎合算法和观众喜好而进行的繁琐调整。《牛津互联网研究中心》(Oxford Internet Institute) 指出, 这个词语首次出现在创作者社区的论坛中, 具体的意思就是”累到劈叉还得笑着劈”。
十一月:职场与健康的对话
健康逃避(Wellness escapism)
这词听起来像是“佛系养生”的升级版, 形容的是人们借助冥想、瑜伽等活动暂时逃避生活压力的趋势。《心理学今日》(Psychology Today)曾发表文章分析,这一词语在疫情后广受关注, 因为“压力山大”的现代人都需要喘口气。
《心理学今日》分析指出:”健康逃避是现代社会的自我保护机制。”
十二月:文化多元与包容
虚拟聚会 (Virtual hangout)
指通过线上平台与朋友或家人进行非正式的社交活动, 尤其是在节假日或特殊场合, 通过视频会议软件进行的社交互动。
《连线》杂志提到: “随着寒冷的冬季来临,虚拟聚会成为了节日季节中最流行的社交方式。”
新词诞生的过程, 就像人类一次次的"灵魂跳跃", 总是踩着时代的鼓点, 突然登场。而我们,也是在一次次“哦,原来是这么回事”的瞬间,被这些词语点燃好奇心。未来,谁知道还有什么新词会跑出来挑战我们的脑回路呢？只希望下次刷 “语言热搜”时,别再让我怀疑自己的文化水平了!

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