寵物美容師
替狗狗洗澡時,美容師必須把狗兒抱進及抱出澡盆。
大部分的狗都會掙扎一下，而且大型犬隻很重 因此很難抱得動。
美容師也得處理自己疹子和皮膚的狀況，因為他們的雙手經常都泡在水裡。
戴老師說用優質產品幫寵物洗毛髮能有效改善這些問題。
美容師的工作時間可長可短
戴老師個人喜歡一天幫六到八隻狗狗美容，不過最後經常會美容十到十二隻。
她表示這個行業的收入不錯，一週可達一千五百美金。
有一種戴老師從來沒用過的美容方式，就是創意美容。
接受創意美容時，動物搖身變成表現藝術的畫布。
美容師可以在動物毛髮上創作圖案，或是讓寵物看起來像野生動物。
戴老師認為自己在這方面沒有天分，不過倒是很羨慕那些有天分的人。
創意美容絕對不會傷害到動物，因為那些創意美容師對於自己所使用的產品都非常講究。
而動物本身也頗享受這種集三千寵愛於一身的呵護。
controversial（adj.）爭論的；可疑的；好議論的
a controversial issue/decision/speech/figure 有爭議的問題／決議／講話／數字
The book was very controversial.這本書很有爭議。
it depends on who you ask
tub（n.）盆子；浴缸
Joanne finally relaxed in a tub of nice hot water after her busy day.
The kids ate a whole tub of ice cream/ margarine last night.一桶冰淇淋/奶油
As Grace and Hudson were out walking by the river, they saw an old tub full of coal go slowly by.
struggle（v.）奮鬥，努力，拼搏
to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something
The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.
那隻狗一直拼命想掙脫金屬套索。
I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
我琢磨了整整一個下午，想弄懂這篇文章的意思。
struggle（n.）（應對困難而需要的）掙扎；努力，奮鬥
a very difficult task that you can do only by making a great effort
It was a terrible struggle for him to accept her death.
他經過一番痛苦的掙扎才接受了她已死的事實。
The people of this country will continue in their struggle for independence.
這個國家的人民將會繼續為爭取獨立而奮鬥。
rash / rashes皮膚上的疹子；另人不愉快的事
I'm going to the doctor about this rash on my back because it itches, and it's spreading.
Be sure to lock your car when you park it because there has been a rash of car thefts in the neighborhood lately.
a rash of sth（一下子出現的）大量令人不快的事
a large number of unpleasant events of the same type
There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months.
過去兩個月中，突然發生很多起搶劫案／一下出了很多宗事故／接二連三收到多宗投訴。
rash（adj.）輕率的；魯莽的
Peter and Melanie made the rash decision to get married after they had only known each other for four months.
to shampoo
I’m shampooing my hair.
Dry shampoo
skin conditions：eczema, dermatitis
eczema [ˋɛksɪmə] （n.）濕疹
dermatitis [͵dɝməˋtaɪtɪs] （n.）皮膚炎
to end up
unexpected that
to end up＋動名詞 最後在幹什麼
You could end up running this company if you play your cards right. 處理得當，到頭來這家公司就歸你掌管。
I thought I was going to hate it, but I ended up enjoying myself. 我以為我會很討厭這份工作，想不到居然樂在其中。
He had promised to work for me, but he ended up working for another guy. 他本來說好為我工作，後來卻另謀高就。
He denied everything, but ended up confessing everything. 他原先什麼都否認，但最後甚麼都承認了。
to end up＋名詞最後到達什麼狀態，情況，地方等
有時候end up後面還會加介系詞"with" 或"in"。
If you continue to be so rude, you'll end up with no friends or whatsoever. 你再這麼無禮，會落得一個朋友都沒有。
If you keep pressing this button, you will end up with a blank screen. 如果你一直按這個鍵，最後就會出現一個空白螢幕。
It is a low-growth, no-risk scenario, but you end up with a different sized business. 這是一個低成長，無風險的計畫，但你最後搞出來的公司規模不對。
Chances are likely that the match may end up in a draw. 比賽很可能以平手收場。
The money is good. =the salary is good or the pay is good.
canvas（es）帆布；畫布；油畫布；油畫
The artist set up his canvas and painting materials and began to paint the scene in the park.
When the circus arrived in town, it set up its canvas tent and sold tickets for an evening performance.
He bought the canvas for ten thousand dollars. 他以一萬美元買下這幅油畫。
canvass（n.）遊說；拉選票
The team canvassed the entire area telling people to vote for the candidate they supported.
During a canvass of the neighborhood we collected 200 dollars for the school. 在鄰近地區的一次募捐活動中，我們為學校募得了二百美元。【遊說；拉票；募捐；兜銷】
canvass（v.）遊說；拉選票
I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week.
這週我每天晚上都出去遊說給工黨拉選票。
Wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems.
風能和潮汐能作為解決能源問題的方法現在正被人們鄭重提出並加以考慮。
In no way does creative grooming hurt the animal.
to be particular about ＋（n.）
If you're particular about something, that means it's like you're saying it must be done this way. We have to use these products and nothing else.
artistic（adj.）有藝術天份的；唯美的
The child's paintings are very artistic.
The flowers and the food were arranged in a very artistic manner on the table.
artistic（adj.）藝術家的
Shaun has an artistic temperament, which means she often feels depressed or angry.
temperamen [ˋtɛmprəmənt]（n.）氣質；性情，性格[C][U]；容易興奮的性情；喜怒無常；急躁[U]
a fiery temperament 暴躁的性情
to pursue = to follow
to have the talent for ＋（n.）
You have a talent for acting.
pamper細心照顧，精心護理；縱容，嬌慣
to give someone special treatment, making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want
The animals themselves enjoy all the pampering they receive.
She pampers her dog with the finest steak and salmon.
她讓她的狗吃上好的牛排和鮭魚，太嬌慣了。
Why not pamper yourself after a hard day with a hot bath scented with oils?
一天辛苦工作以後為甚麼不善待一下自己，在散發著精油芳香的水裡泡個熱水澡呢？
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