花的力量Flower Power
花能做的事 超乎你我想像Flowers can do more than you think
RAF接受通常來自婚禮的回收鮮花捐贈，並加以重新整理；然後送給在醫院以及安養院的人。
RAF成立的第一年，機構所服務的人數還不到一百人；但截至二O一八年，他們已經送出將近三十萬束鮮花。
根據許多研究調查，鮮花和植物有益於痊癒復原的過程。
哈佛大學的研究便發現，鮮花能帶來健康上的益處，包括減輕壓力。
另一項不同的研究則發現，收到鮮花的病患住院時間較短，疼痛程度也較低。
二OO一年羅格斯大學的一項研究更發現，鮮花有助於減少憂鬱症。
田納西大學醫學中心於二O一六年專門對RAF「隨機送花行動」進行研究；結果收到鮮花的患者中有近百分之九十五的人表示自己的情緒狀態有所改善。
住在醫院或安養院絕不是什麼愜意處境。
不過，諸如RAF這樣的團體持續發揮影響力；分送鮮花、表達善意、提升治療效果。
Random Acts of Flowers accepts donations of previously used flowers, often from weddings, and rearranges them. The flowers are then given to people in hospitals and nursing homes. In their first year, the organization served fewer than 100 people. But by 2018 they had given out close to 300,000 bouquets.
According to many studies, fresh flowers and plants can help with the healing process. A Harvard study found that flowers bring health benefits, including reduced stress. A different study found that patients with flowers had shorter hospital stays and lower levels of pain.
A 2001 Rutgers study discovered that flowers help reduce depression. The University of Tennessee Medical Center did a study on Random Acts of Flowers in 2016. Almost 95 percent of the patients who had received flowers reported an improvement in their emotional condition.
Time spent in hospitals and nursing homes is no bed of roses. But groups like Random Acts of Flowers are making a difference. They give away fresh flowers to show kindness and promote healing.
previously （adv.）以前地；先前地
Ben and Hannah moved to a previously remote area so they saw hears and other wild animals sometimes. 先前是偏遠地區的地方
After chatting with him for several minutes, I realized that I had mat Aaron previously.
Previously described as a weak performer, Daisy changed her act and impressed every member of the audience. 之前被形容為演技不佳的演員 刮目相看
（to）heal 治癒
The doctor helped heal Emily’s illness.
（to）heal 人與人之間關係的癒合
The bad feelings between the two friends were healed when they talked about what had happened and apologized to each other.
不開心的情緒被化解
healing
Many people say there are healing powers in chicken soup. 雞湯有治癒力
To pay a pretty penny. They were probably expensive.
leftovers
to repurpose
if you do something close to something else, we could also use other words. Nearly/ approximately/ aournd/ almost/
close to / nearly / approximately/ around / almost/ just under
stay vs. live
late bloomer 大器晚成者
When we think of the word "bloom," a flower might come to mind.
If a person is blooming, that means they are doing very well.
They are confident and maybe using their gifts and talents in a meaningful way.
A person might be an early bloomer or a late bloomer.
That's just talking about their age when they start to feel confident and successful.
So impressive young people who write books or start companies in their teens might be early boomers.
But it's important not to compare your success to that of others.
It may take more time to find your passion or to practice a skill until you've mastered it.
Director Ang Lee didn't have his first hit movie until his 40s.
And world-famous chef Julia Child wrote her first cookbook when she was 50.
One of England's most accomplished prime ministers, Winston Churchill, wasn't elected until he was 62.
He helped lead the country through the Second World War.
But did you know that he failed his college entrance exam twice?
Wow!
Well, that just goes to show that it's never too late to improve yourself and follow your dream.
Julia Child 知名主廚
Winston Churchill 英國首相邱吉爾
depression （n.） 憂鬱；憂鬱症
Valerie sank into a deep depression after Joseph called off their wedding. 陷入很深的沮喪中
Parker’s depression kept him from focusing at work, and he was eventually let go. 上班無法專心，最後被解雇
depression 凹坑
We can’t farm that area because there is a depression on the ground that is too deepto plant seeds in. 有凹坑，無法播種
bed of roses 稱心如意的處境【通常用在否定句】
Joe said that his new job was no bed of rorses but at least the pay was good. 新工作不是稱心如意，但至少待遇不錯
Taking care of a sick child is no bed of roses. 照顧病童不是件容易的事
Marie is so moody that living with her is no bed of roses. 情緒化
study （n. vs. v.）
research （n. vs. v.）
no bes of soese = not easy
all hands on deck全體出動，總動員
Carla says you worked extra hours this week to help the team finish the big project on time.
Well, they needed all hands on deck.
I... do, but if someone like one of our clients didn't understand, how would you explain "all hands on deck"?
Oh.
"All hands on deck" just means you need everyone's help with something.
It's a really good phrase if you have a big task that is difficult to do and you need a lot of people's help.
