Beauty is one of the most desirable traits for people in the modern world. Cities are full of billboards advertising the latest beauty products. As long as you do a quick search online, you can find thousands of articles about how to look your best. Some people are willing to go to great lengths, such as undergoing dangerous surgeries, to meet current beauty standards. Why are so many people obsessed with looking good?
美貌是现代人最向往的特质之一。城市里到处都是宣传最新美容产品的广告看板。只要你在网路上快速搜寻一下，就能找到数千篇关于如何让自己呈现最好看的样子的文章。有些人愿意不遗余力地达到现今的审美标准，例如进行危险的手术。为什么这么多人热衷于美貌？
生活必备字词：
desirable a. 令人向往的
go to great lengths to V 不遗余力去做……
surgery n. 外科手术
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