今天我们学习一些与社交相关的词汇。

　　1. strengthen /'streŋθ(ə)n/

　　v. 增进(关系或联系);使变得更紧密

　　常见搭配：strengthen bonds/relationships 增进;加强感情

　　e.g. Regular communication helps strengthen the bonds between friends, even if they are miles apart.

　　e.g. Sharing both joys and sorrows with friends helps to deepen and strengthen the emotional bonds between them.

　　补充：share joys and sorrows 与某人苦乐与共。

　　2. cherished /ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/

　　adj. 珍贵的;备受重视的

　　搭配：cherished friends 珍贵的朋友

　　cherished memories 珍贵的记忆

　　e.g. Over the years, Sarah and Emma have become cherished friends, supporting each other through thick and thin.

　　e.g. The road trip allowed the family to share laughter and cherished memorizes.

　　补充：through thick and thin 同甘共苦

　　v. cherish 珍视;珍惜

　　e.g. It's essential to cherish the friendships that stand the test of time and offer support during both good and challenging times.

　　3. anchor /'æŋkə/

　　n. 支柱;靠山

　　常见搭配：emotional anchor 情感支柱;靠山

　　e.g. My sister is my emotional anchor who can provide me a shoulder to cry on during challenging times.

　　e.g. For many people, their pets serve as emotional anchors, offering unconditional love and companionship.

　　补充：companionship 情谊;陪伴

　　4. isolated /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/

　　v. 孤独的;孤寂的;孤立无援的

　　e.g. She felt isolated in her new school and it took her almost a year to fit in and find a sense of belonging.

　　补充：fit in 融入

　　a sense of belonging 归属感

　　n. isolation /aɪsə'leɪʃ(ə)n/

　　e.g. When students study abroad, they may encounter feelings of isolation.

　　e.g. Engaging in some activities where you can meet like-minded people can help mitigate isolation.

　　补充:like-minded people 志趣相投的人

　　mitigate 缓解