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▍原文Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, began her first day of work at the Japanese Red Cross Society.The princess joined as a contracted employee and will be assigned to a department focused on training volunteers.“While my days as a working member of society have just begun, I will endeavor toadjust quickly to the workplace and be of assistance,” she said, adding that her parents had wished her luck.

▍语言点 

1. the only child 独生子女

the only child policy 独生子女政策

2. join /dʒɔɪn/ v. 加入（团体成为其中一员）

辨析：join in 加入（正在进行的活动）

join the army 参军

join the club 参加俱乐部

Were playing a game; come join in! 我们正玩游戏呢，赶紧来！

3. contracted employee 合同工

contract n. 合同

on a three-year contract 签了三年合同

4. assign /əˈsaɪn/ v. 分配

be assigned to 被分配到某处

5. endeavor to 尽力 (try to)

6. adjust quickly to the workplace 快速适应工作环境

7. be of assistance 有帮助的，用得上的 (be helpful, be useful)

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