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Short regards glass, steel and air-conditioned skyscrapers as symbols of status, rather than practical ways of meeting our requirements. （近义词）

Miasmas were feared as the principal agents of disease and epidemics forcenturies 

Much of the ingenuity in 19th-century hospital and building design wasdriven by a panicked public clamouring for buildings that could protect againstmiasmas

ventilation

Policy makers think you can solve energy and building problems with gadgets.

Short is calling for a sweeping reinvention of how skyscrapers and major publicbuildings are designed- to end the reliance on sealed buildings.

The factory will soon ___ 24 hours a day to meet the increasing demand for goods. 

That snake's venom is ___ to humans if not treated immediately.

In many cultures, people live in ___ housing, where they share facilities like kitchens and gardens. 

A positive ___ helps individuals overcome challenges and stay motivated. 

Poor sanitation is a major ___, spreading illnesses in overcrowded areas. 

If we continue to _______ fossil fuels at this rate, we will soon run out of them. 

The company's ___ on fossil fuels has caused environmental damage.

Researching the destination you are going to visit will help you to ______ more easily into the local communities.

When you are unable to communicate with a native, you might get_________.  

Some employees tried to ______ the project because they disagreed with the new policy.

After working all week, I was ______ to skip the gym and just watch TV.

The job requires a ______ accountant with at least 5 years' experience.

Many birds ______ to warmer countries when winter comes.

Visitors always ______ at the ancient architecture in Rome.