科学美国人60秒 SSS 2014-05-16
时间：2019-01-20 作者：英语课 分类：2014年Scientific American(五)月
英语课
This is scientific Americans sixty seconds science. I am Ie Welkinson. Got a minute? All rise. The twitter court public opinion is now in session and the next case on the dock will reach a quick verdict because public opinion solidifies 1 rapidly on twitter. That's according to a study in the journal Chaos 2.
Researchers collected almost six million twits during a six-month period. They sorted the twits for negative or positive sentiments, then focused on three top related to electronics. At first opinions fluctuated with one side gaining a sided advantage. This advantage grew gradually and then quickly leveled off, leaving one opinion in the stable and dominant 3 position, but without an overwhelming consensus 4. And once public opinion is established, it's unlikely to change. Only those who se a large number of dissenting 5 opinions among the people they follow on twitter will consider re-examining the opponent viewpoint. These results may offer a valuable lesson for companies, candidates and anyone in spotlight 6. If you plan to sway the jury, be sure to make your case early, because once public opinions stabilizes 7, the jury is dismissed.
Researchers collected almost six million twits during a six-month period. They sorted the twits for negative or positive sentiments, then focused on three top related to electronics. At first opinions fluctuated with one side gaining a sided advantage. This advantage grew gradually and then quickly leveled off, leaving one opinion in the stable and dominant 3 position, but without an overwhelming consensus 4. And once public opinion is established, it's unlikely to change. Only those who se a large number of dissenting 5 opinions among the people they follow on twitter will consider re-examining the opponent viewpoint. These results may offer a valuable lesson for companies, candidates and anyone in spotlight 6. If you plan to sway the jury, be sure to make your case early, because once public opinions stabilizes 7, the jury is dismissed.
（使）成为固体，（使）变硬，（使）变得坚固( solidify的第三人称单数 )； 使团结一致； 充实，巩固； 具体化
- Jelly solidifies as it gets cold. 肉冻冷却就凝固。
- It is stirred with 10%sodium carbonate solution(50ml)and then with water (50ml), after which It'solidifies. 与10％碳酸钠溶液（50毫升）混合搅拌，然后再用50毫升水混合搅拌，从而析出固体。
n.混乱，无秩序
- After the failure of electricity supply the city was in chaos.停电后，城市一片混乱。
- The typhoon left chaos behind it.台风后一片混乱。
adj.支配的，统治的；占优势的；显性的；n.主因，要素，主要的人(或物)；显性基因
- The British were formerly dominant in India.英国人从前统治印度。
- She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。
n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识
- Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
- What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？
adj.不同意的
- He can't tolerate dissenting views. 他不能容纳不同意见。
- A dissenting opinion came from the aunt . 姑妈却提出不赞同的意见。
n.公众注意的中心，聚光灯，探照灯，视听，注意，醒目
- This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
- The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
n.（使）稳定， （使）稳固( stabilize的名词复数 )v.（使）稳定， （使）稳固( stabilize的第三人称单数 )
- The broadbased attachment of the mesenteric root stabilizes the small bowel. 肠系膜根部基底宽阔的附着面使小肠得以稳定。 来自辞典例句
- The available supply of industrial product and produce stabilizes growth. 工业品与农产品的有效供给稳定增长。 来自互联网