約會，是進入戀愛的前奏。
在約會的過程中，你的約會物件可能會ghoste you，也可能give you the slow fade. 終於有一個人可以穩定下來，約會了幾次之後，就到了DTR的時候了。當然，你務必要小心TA是不是一個抓放渣……
這段話，你懂了嗎？
趕快看看下面這些最近剛流行起來的約會潮詞吧！
不看就OUT了哦~
1. Ghosting （如鬼魅般消失）
Definition: When the person you’re seeing suddenly stops responding to any means of communication. It is literally like theybecome a complete ghost.
定義：當你約會的物件突然間就不再與你有任何形式的交流。字面上意思就是說他們完全成了鬼，消失不見。
Used in a sentence: “We went on three dates and then she ghosted me.”
例句：我們約了三回，然後她就如鬼一般就消失了。
2. Slow Fade （慢動作消失）
Definition: Unlike ghosting, the slow fade is a more gradual way of cutting off communication with someone you’re seeing. The slow fade is when you begin to respond/interact less and less until you stop talking altogether.
定義：與如鬼魅般消失不一樣，慢動作消失指的是你約會的物件慢慢地斬斷跟你的聯繫。亦即兩人回應或交流的越來越疏，直至不再講話。
Used in a sentence: “He responds to some of my texts, but I feel like he’s giving me the slow fade.”
例句：他回了我幾條短信，但我覺得他是在以慢動作消失。
3. DTR （確定關係）
Definition: This is an acronym for “define the relationship.”
定義：該詞是英文“確定關係（define the relationship）”片語的首字母縮寫。
Used in a sentence: “We’ve been hanging out for months, it’s about time we DTR.”
例句：我們約會已經有幾個月了，是時候該確定關係了。
4. AF （苦逼的單身狗）
Definition: It is commonly used to describe someone who is super single. So, someone is “single AF.”
定義：通常形容某人是超級苦逼的單身狗，所以說某單身狗的人生“**極了”。
Used in a sentence: “I haven’t gotten laid in months. I am single AF.”
例句：我已經好幾個月沒有性☆禁☆生☆禁☆活了。我就是一苦逼的單身狗。
5. Ship （准了，看好你們！--咳咳，不是船好嗎~）
Definition: To endorse, support, or approve of two people being together.
定義：認可，支持，批准兩人在一起。
Used in a sentence: “Did you see them kissing last night? I ship those two.”
例句：你昨晚看見他們打啵啵了嗎？我看好他們哦~
6. FBO （ 臉書官方正式公開）
Definition: An acronym for “Facebook official.” This is when you change your relationship status on Facebook to “in a relationship” with the person you are seeing.
定義：英文片語“臉書官方”的首字母縮寫。指在臉書上改變你的戀愛狀態，正式公開你與約會物件的關係。
Used in a sentence: It’s getting pretty serious, we might make it FBO soon.
例句：我們越來越認真對待我們的關係。可能不久我們就會在臉書上正式公開。
7. Talking （ “就只是聊聊” --誰信啊？）
Definition: Another way of saying you’re dating someone without actually admitting you’re dating them. These terms are a favorite for those who are afraid of actual commitments.
定義：另一種說法，說的是你不願意承認你在跟你約會的人處對象。這一術語專指那些害怕作出承諾的一類人。
Used in a sentence: “We’ve been talking for a couple months. She’s cool but it’s nothing serious.”
例句：我們聊了有幾個月了。她人很好，但我們之間並不是認真的。
8. Thirst Trap（單純想爆照）
Definition: For example, someone could post of a picture of their “new shoes” but really it’s just an excuse to share a photo they look hot in.
定義：舉例說明，某人上傳了一張“新鞋”照，實則是想讓別人看到他/她穿著那雙鞋騷包的樣子。想學習更多英語知識，請關注口袋英語aikoudaiyy
Used in a sentence: “He uploaded a picture of him and his dog but it was clearly just a thirst trap.”
例句：他上傳了一張和狗狗的照片，但明顯就是單純想爆照而已~
9. Catch and Release （抓放渣 --追到手就立馬拋）
Definition: This is used to describe someone who just enjoys the chase. So they work really hard to “catch” someone and once they attain them they “release” them.
定義：常用於指只享受追逐過程的一類渣渣。這一類渣渣們通常使用千方百計將獵物追到手，然後立馬拋棄獵物轉身走人。
Used in a sentence: “She doesn’t want to settle down. She’s the master of the catch and release.”
例句：她不會安定下來的。她就是“抓放渣”派的個中高手。
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