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4. justified [adj.]合乎情理的,事出有因的,事实上的→
5. superiority [n.]优越感;优越性,优势→
6. definition [n.]定义;释义,解释→
7. academic [adj.]教学的,学术的;学习良好的;纯理论的→
8. engage [vt. & vi.]吸引住(注意力、兴趣等;)雇用,聘用;与……建立亲密关系→
9. optimistic [adj.]乐观的,抱乐观看法的→
10. annoy [vt.]使恼怒,使生气;打扰,骚扰→
11. globe [n.]球体,球状物;地球仪;地球,世界→
12. expense [n.]费用;开销;开支→
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American Decoration in the Middle of the 20th Century
Home decorating has come a long way over the decades. Certain elements that began as
No one knows what home decoration of the future will look like. But if we look back through history, we can guess which design elements will come back—and which will disappear forever.
The Great Depression affected every aspect of American life—including decoration. People were just trying to
It’s impossible to describe the 1940s without mentioning World War II. During the first half of the decade, home design took a backseat to
Post-war America was a lot happier and shinier than recent decades. With a prospering middle class and a healthy economy, people had more time and money to devote to new pursuits—like decorating their houses.
The unfussy furniture made popular by Charles Eames started to
The 60s brought about many changes to American culture and home design was no exception. People wanted to show off their unique sense of style more than ever before. Homes weren’t just seen as a
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