A new study suggests that feelings of loneliness can spread through social networks like the common cold.
一个新的研究表明，孤独的感觉会通过社交网络传播就像感冒一样。
2.lay off 解雇
100,000 federal workers will be laid off to reduce the deficit.
10万联邦公务人员将被辞退以减少赤字。
3.thanks to 多亏
I have given thanks to God for delivering me from that pain.
我感谢上帝把我从那种痛苦中拯救出来。
4.virtual reality 虚拟现实
One day virtual reality will revolutionize the entertainment industry.
有一天虚拟现实将使娱乐业发生革命性的变化。
5.not only... but 不仅
That, as we all know, is not only a possibility but a likelihood.
众所周知，那不仅可能发生，而且是很可能发生。
