“美国梦”这个词已经撰入词典中，它的意思慢慢发生变化，现在的意思是希望与需求。
As the phrase “the American Dream” insinuated its way into the lexicon, its meaning continuously morphed and shifted, reflecting the hopes and wants of the day.
学生的志向往往不仅与他们的高中课业表现错位，而且跟他们希望从事职业的教育需求错位。
Students' ambitions are misaligned not only with their academic performance in high school, but also with the educational requirements of their expected occupations.
作者认为共有九种类型的绝望，每一种类型与构成希望的一个或多个人的基本需求的破灭相关——依恋、征服或者生存。
The authors argue that there are nine forms of hopelessness, each related to the disruption of one or more of the basic needs that comprise hope; attachment, mastery, or survival.
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