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Entries from 2023-06-03 to 1 day

What and How

What does she look like? How does she seem today? "What" is used to describe qualities or characteristics that are unchanging, while "How" is often used for things that are subject to change. In other words, the first sentence is inquiring…

Glaucoma

Today, I was diagnosed as being at risk for glaucoma.There is no need to be overly scared because glaucoma can be well managed if it is detected early.I'll undergo a regular check-up in August. Words to Remember: Ophthalmologist: 眼科医 Am…

What I wouldn't give for a lander!

From "Project Hail Mary" Chat GPT: The statement "What I wouldn't give for a lander" expresses a strong desire or longing for a lander. It suggests that the speaker would greatly value or appreciate having a lander. A lander is a spacecraf…