慢速英语:Could Organizing Your Home Change Your Life?

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短语讲解：

1. Marie Kondo says people can improve their lives by changing the way they think about all their stuff -- everything from books, documents and photographs to clothing and personal mementoes.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：Maybe you should think about moving.
也许你该考虑搬家了。

2. One book says that if you throw out 50 things from your home, you will actually find your life -- as if it is hidden under small mountains of books or clothing.

throw out 扔掉; 不受理; 赶走
例句："Be kind enough to throw out some of that ore."
“劳驾，扔掉一些矿石吧。”

3. She also warns people not to spend money on costly organizing boxes.

spend on 把…花在…
例句：How much do you spend on advertising each year?
你们每年广告费要花多少？

4. In other words, she has touched on an issue that really means something to many people.

in other words 换言之
例句：In other words, a decision is a commitment.
换言之，一项决策就是一项承诺。

5. She suggests instead storing things next to each other so that you can see things easily.

each other 互相
例句：Do you often help each other with your lessons?
你们经常互相帮助复习功课吗？