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心智圖 MIND MAPPING

讓想法條理分明 

Get your ideas organized 

心智圖到底是什麼？

簡言之，就是將一個人的想法以可見的圖表呈現出來，從一個主要的想法為起點。

將這個想法放進頁面中間的氣泡，加上多條線向外發散到包含相關主題或概念的其他氣泡。

圖看起來應該像是一隻多足的蜘蛛。

使用單詞、短語或圖像來表達想法；其間的關聯通常會引出其他想法，這些想法能合宜地加入同一層級或較小的分支。

將氣泡用顏色區分，以視覺方式呈現每個分支的關係。

現在，你正按照大腦思考的方式「畫出」自己的看法和想法。

研究顯示，心智圖這種運用圖像、顏色和視覺安排的技術，能將人對資料的回憶和記存提高百分之十到十五。

然而，並不止於此；空間的安排會激發創造力，使人們能就任何類型主題建立更多連結和聯想。

此外，還能提高工作效率，因為心智圖讓人更容易快速學習，同時更有效地溝通。

因此，無論你正負責一項專案或是在撰寫研究論文，務必讓這項技術成為你規劃進程的核心部分！

What exactly is a mind map? Simply put, it is one's ideas put into the form of a visual diagram that starts with a central idea. Put this idea in a bubble in the middle of a page with lines radiating out to other bubbles that contain related themes or concepts. It should look like a many-legged spider. Use words, short phrases or images to express your ideas. These associations often lead to other ideas that can be added at the same level or in smaller branches where appropriate. Use color-coded bubbles for a visual representation of each branch's connection. You are now mapping your thoughts and ideas in the way your brain thinks.

Studies have shown that this technique of using imagery, colors and visual arrangement has improved people's recall and retention of information by 10 to 15 percent. But it doesn't stop there.

Creativity is sparked because of the spatial arrangement, enabling people to make more links and associations on topics of any kind. Additionally, it enhances one's productivity because mind mapping makes it easier to learn faster while communicating more effectively.

So whether you're in charge of a project or writing a research paper, make this technique a core part of your planning process!

radiate （v.）從中心 散開；呈輻射狀發出

The roads all radiate out from the center of the city, so the transportation system looks like a giant wheel. 像個巨大的輪子

radiate （v.）發射出熱或光

Sit close to the fire because heat is radiating from there. 

Even though he didn’t feel confident on the inside, Chuck radiated self-confidence at his job interview.

color-code （複合動詞）用顏色做標示

The new secretary color-coded all of the files, so they were easy to access.

Because our teacher color-codes formulas for solving different math problems, students seem to understand them better. 更能理解

The kindergarten teacher color-coded all of the children’s storage boxes so they could find them easily.

Simply put, 

it is one's ideas put into the form of a visual diagram that starts with a central idea. 

Simply put

to make a long story short…

branch off 指改變原本的方向或做法

This street branches off from the highway.

John decided to branch off from the law firm. 離開律師事務所自立門戶

spatial  （adj.）空間的

A person’s spatial awareness begins to develop the day they’re born. 空間意識從出生那天就開始發展了

If people use spatial order  when describing a room, the person listening can picture the room in their mind. 空間次序

Spatial thinking allows a person to understand the location of objects and how these objects are related. 空間思考

enhance  （v.）提高；增加 

The government enhanced his reputation when he influenced the senate to lower the state’s tax rates.

The city park was greatly enhanced by the addition of more trees and a beautiful playground. 更有吸引力  遊樂場 

enhancer  （n.）強化劑；增味劑 

Salt is a flavor enhancer for most food.

it doesn’t stop there

but wait, there’s more!

to spark vs. ignite

to spark 發動；點燃

pirated

If something is pirated, it means it has been copied or reproduced illegally or without permission

to get one’s point across

to jump on the bandwagon 順應潮流；跟風；隨波逐浪

empty-handed 

means you don’t have anything in your hands.