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Technology in Reverse by Robert Samuelson Global Reading about the author about the article style In this modern, fast-developing age, what technology is most impressive to you? Is modern technology all the good? Local Reading What is the meaning of the title? reverse, v. adj. n. e.g. Complaints about house are rising, reversing the trend of house price. in reverse, the opposite direction eg. The wheels of history cannot be driven in reverse. para.1 topic: definition and contrast Definition: what is retarded technology? contrast techniques retarded, 1.Delayed in development. 2.Of a person, having mental retardation. 3.By extension, of a person or thing, stupid; senseless; irrational e.g. Are you stupid or just plain retarded? elaborate adj.1.Planned or executed with painstaking attention to numerous parts or details; elaborate efforts 2.Intricate and rich in detail:an elaborate design verb-transitive 3.To work out with care and detail; develop thoroughly. 4.To produce by effort; create. verb-intransitive 5.To express at greater length or in greater detail: asked me to elaborate on my proposal. alluring, enticing; fascinating; attractive customize, to make or alter to individual or personal specifications: ~ a van; a ~d procedure para.2—— introduce swell, adj 1. (infml) stylish or grand 2. (Sl.) excellent; first-class clog, v. 1To obstruct movement on or in; block up: Heavy traffic ~ged the freeways. 2. To hamper the function or activity of; impede: attorneys ~ging our courts with actions designed to harass state and local governments (Roslyn L. Anderson and Patricia L. Irvin). intr. to become obstructed or choked up: The pipes had g~ed with rust. traumatize,使受精神创伤 1. To wound or injure (a tissue), as in a surgical operation. 2. To subject to psychological trauma. e.g. Bringing your child to your dentist may be extremely traumatizing for a child. Many children are often intimidated by the dentist and their surroundings. vista a. A dist