The region, which lies just behind the right ear, becomes more active when we think about other people's misdemeanours or good works.

当我们想到别人的微小错误或好事时，位于右耳背后的部位变得更加活跃。

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An active, energetic young man works like a tiger.

一个活跃的、精力充沛的年轻人干起活来虎虎有生气。

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It was widely thought, however, that the effect only works if the patient believes that the treatment they are receiving contains an active ingredient.

不过，人们普遍认为只有在病人坚信他们所接受的治疗含有有效成分时安慰剂效应才会发生。

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The team will now try to produce a smaller, active molecule which works the same way.

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Jackie Cowley also works at Active Security and says she is part of a group of friends who take it in turns to look after Mr Clements.

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"But today there is no shortage of people in Washington that want a completely modern house, " he adds, noting he has about 20 active projects in the works.

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