2012四级阅读:白领阶层回归正式

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hunch over 弯腰驼背

webcam n. 网络摄像头

comport with 适合;与……一致

successive adj. 连续的;依次的

hang on to 紧紧抓住;紧握

paycheck n. 薪水

tap out 敲出;敲打出

fall back on 求助于

gauge n. 测量标准

turn up 出现;出席;出勤

have no option but to 只能……除了……别无选择

immerse in 全神贯注于,专心于

pecking order 社会等级

stay put 留在原地;停住不动

thrive v. 繁荣;兴旺

drop out 退出;脱离

a rash of 大批

grapevine 秘密情报网;葡萄藤

drum up 竭力争取;纠集;鼓动

at vast expense 大笔的开支

Question time:

1. What's the main reason that white-collar workers back to formality?

2. Can you list 3 features that indicates white-collar workers' back to office?