【明報專訊】Pat is a big fan of Douyin, a popular short video app in China. She likes taking short videos with special effects, then sharing them on social platforms. It's a lot of fun but everyone should always mind their own safety!

“ Bill: Hey Pat! Pat! She can't hear us! ”

“ Dr Panda: The phubber's too focused on her phone. ”

“ Pat: Why didn't anyone give me a love reaction? ”

“ Pat: Wow the love icons are popping up! They like my street performance! ”

“ Bill: You shouldn't put yourself in danger! ”

“ Dr Panda: You've learned your lesson... ”

■English highway﹕learn one's lesson

If somebody has learned their lesson, they will not do something wrong or stupid again, because they suffered as a result.

e.g. I've definitely learned my lesson this time, so I'll never make that mistake again.

■Quiz

Match sentences in red with those in blue.

(see picture 2)

．1．My computer crashed before I saved the document.

．2．She used to carry a lot of money, until one day her bag was stolen.

．3．I've told you not to drink any cold drinks.

．a．I've learned my lesson, and now I save everything all the time.

．b．Your cough is getting serious and you have to see the doctor again. Have you learned a lesson?

．c．Since then, she has learned her lesson. Now she only brings a small wallet with her.

(Answers on next text)

■Glossary

social platform (n) 社交平台

phubber (n) 低頭族

focused (adj) 集中的

pop up (v phr) 冒出

[Smarties' Power English 第221期]