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语言会随着人类的生活方式的改变不断的进化，网络时代，尤是如此。很多新词在不经意间就诞生了，纵然不少人会对它们嗤之以鼻，但不能否认的是，很多新词的使用人数和频率逐步增长，而且已经转变成大家熟悉的语言了。下面就介绍这几年被收录进《牛津辞典》的一些热门英语流行词。New Words:glamorous ['glæmərəs] adj. 迷人的，富有魅力的episode ['ɛpɪsod] n. 插曲；一段情节；emphatic [ɪm'fætɪk; em-] adj. 着重的；"Bro hug" 哥们儿拥抱Definition: a friendly embrace between two men.定义：两个男人之间的友好拥抱。"YOLO" 你只活一次（缩写）Definition: "You only live once;" used to express the view that one should make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future.定义：你只活一次。所表达的观点是，一个人应该充分把握眼前，活在当下，不要为未来担忧。"Selfie" 自拍Definition: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.定义：某人给自己拍的照片，特指用智能手机或其他设备拍下并分享到社交媒体的照片。"Yas" （感叹词）Definition: expressing great pleasure or excitement.定义：表达极大的愉悦或兴奋之情。"Phablet" 平板手机Definition: a smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer.定义：屏幕大小介于普通智能手机和平板电脑之间的智能手机。"Glam-ma" 时尚奶奶Definition: a glamorous grandmother, especially one who is relatively young or fashion-conscious.定义：风韵犹存的高龄女性，尤指相对年轻、有时尚气息的老奶奶。"Emoji" 表情符号Definition: a small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc.定义：用来表达想法和情感的电子小图标。"Bestie" 最好的朋友Definition: a person's best friend.定义：一个人最好的朋友。"Binge-watch" 刷剧Definition: to watch multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming.定义：连续追看多集电视剧，特指看光碟或流媒体网站。"Worstest" 最坏最坏Definition: worst in emphatic use.定义：对“最坏”的强调。下面是更多被收录的流行语："Adorbs" 讨人喜欢 Definition: arousing great delight; cute or adorable.定义：令人愉快；可爱、讨人喜欢。"Fuhgeddaboudit" 忘了它吧 Definition: forget about it (used to indicate that a scenario is unlikely or undesirable).定义：忘了它吧（用来暗示某个场景不太可能发生或令人不快）。"Vom" 呕吐 Definition: vomit.定义：呕吐。"Gaydar" 同性恋雷达 Definition: the supposed ability of homosexuals to recognize one another by means of very slight indications.定义：同性恋凭借细微暗示就能识别出对方性取向的能力。"Dance-off" 舞林大会 Definition: a competition, or a round in a competition, in which a number of dancers compete against each other until a winner is declared.定义：舞者互相比拼舞技的比赛，直到评选出最后的赢家。"Bookaholic" 书痴 Definition: a habitual and prolific reader; a compulsive book buyer.定义：爱读书、读很多书的人；不停买书的人。"Twerk" 电臀舞 Definition: dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.定义：随着流行音乐跳性感热舞，包括臀部前后左右扭动，身体下蹲等动作。"Vlog" 视频博客 Definition: a personal website or social media account where a person regularly posts short videos.定义：定期上传短视频的个人网站或社交媒体账户。"Glamping" 豪华野营 Definition: a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.定义：住宿和设施比传统野营更豪华的野营。"Hangry" 饿怒 Definition: bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger.定义：因为饥饿而脾气暴躁。英文来源：Insider