Introduction:
’Introverts’ refers to people who prefer to spend time alone or with a small group of close friends rather than socializing in a large group. They are typically reserved and introspective, and may find social situations draining or overwhelming. As an English teacher, it is important to be able to understand and explain this concept to students who may encounter it in reading or conversation.
1. Definition:
The term ‘introvert’ is often used as a noun to refer to a person who has introverted tendencies or as an adjective to describe their behavior. Introverts tend to be reflective, thoughtful, and introspective, preferring to think things through before acting. They can be good listeners, but may not be comfortable speaking up in large groups.
例句：
- Introverts may find it difficult to make small talk at parties. (noun form)
- She is introverted and prefers to spend her evenings reading at home. (adjective form)
2. Personality Traits:
Introverts are often contrasted with extroverts, who are outgoing, social, and comfortable in group settings. While introverts may be less comfortable in these situations, they are not necessarily shy or antisocial. Instead, they may simply prefer to interact with others in smaller or more intimate settings.
例句：
- Introverts tend to be more introspective and reflective than extroverts.
- He is an introvert, but he enjoys spending time with his close friends.
3. Work and Learning:
Introverts may have different preferences when it comes to work or learning environments. They may prefer jobs that allow them to work independently or in small groups, rather than in a large office or team setting. In school, they may be more comfortable with individual ignments or small group projects rather than large lectures or cl discussions.
例句：
- Many introverts thrive in creative fields like writing or art, where they can work alone for long periods of time.
- As an introverted student, she prefers to work on projects independently rather than in a large group.
4. Communication:
Because introverts may be less comfortable in social situations, they may have different communication styles than extroverts. They may be better at writing than speaking, or prefer to communicate through email or text rather than phone or in-person conversations. However, these preferences may vary from person to person.
例句：
- As an introvert, she is more comfortable expressing herself through writing than speaking.
- He finds it easier to communicate via email than in-person meetings.
Conclusion:
Understanding the concept of introversion is an important aspect of cultural and personal competence. By being aware of the traits and habits of introverts, English teachers can support all students in feeling comfortable and successful in the clroom and beyond.
例句：
- It is important for teachers to recognize and support the individual learning styles of both introverted and extroverted students.
- By creating a clroom environment that accommodates all students, including introverts, teachers can help their students succeed.
中文翻译：内向者，性格内向的人
读音：nèi xiàng zhě
例句：
1. Some introverts are perfectly happy spending an evening in with a good book.
一些内向者很高兴在家里看好书度过一个晚上。
2. Being an introvert doesn’t mean you hate people or that you’re antisocial; it just means you need time to recharge after socializing.
成为内向者并不意味着你讨厌人或者你反社交; 它只是意味着你需要在社交后充电的时间。
3. As an introvert, I find large crowds overwhelming and prefer smaller, more intimate gatherings.
我觉得人群太多让人不知所措，我更喜欢更小、更私密的聚会。
introverts的意思是”内向型人格、的名词复数”，在英美地区还有”性格内向的人”的意思，单词读音音标为[??ntr??v?:ts]，introverts来源于英语，在《学生实用英汉双解大词典》中，共找到79个与introverts相关的例句。
1.内向型人格
例句:And today, I just want to talk about three ways that I think activism needs introverts. (今天，我想谈一谈行动主义需要内向型人 的三个理由 )
2.的名词复数
例句:So, for nervous introverts, it means that you can stitch away next to someone or a group of people and ask questions that you’re thinking that often you don’t get time to ask people, or you’re too nervous to ask if you give them eye contact. (所以，对紧张的内向者来说， 这意味着他们可以和一大伙人坐在一起， 一边缝纫，一边探讨他们正在思考的问题， 那些他们还没有找到机会表达的想法， 或者因为要和别人进行目光接触，过度紧张，无法说出口的想法。)
3.性格内向的人
例句:Because when it comes to creativity and to leadership, we need introverts doing what they do best. (因为当涉及创造和领导的时候 我们需要内向的人做到最好 )
1. Because when it comes to creativity and to leadership, we need introverts doing what they do best. (翻译:因为当涉及创造和领导的时候 我们需要内向的人做到最好 )
2. So extroverts really crave large amounts of stimulation, whereas introverts feel at their most alive and their most switched-on and their most capable when they’re in quieter, more low-key environments. (翻译:其实内向的人是很渴求大量的鼓舞和激励的 反之内向者最感觉到他们的存在 这是他们精力最充足的时候，最具有能力的时候 当他们存在于更安静的，更低调的环境中 )
3. The amygdalae of introverts and extroverts responded with equal activity to negative facial expressions. (翻译:内向的人对开心的表情比较不容易产生反应。)
4. Introverts prefer — and I must again tell you that I am as extreme an introvert as you could possibly imagine — we speak differently. (翻译:而内向者喜欢 ——我必须再次提醒大家 我是一个十足的内向者—— 我们说话方式很不一样。)
5. There are shy extraverts and outgoing introverts. Most of us have a little of both in us, but lean one way or the other. (翻译:也有害羞的外向型人格和开朗的内向型人格。我们大多数人都是两者兼备的，但会倾向于其中一种。)
6. But introverts, you being you, you probably have the impulse to guard very carefully what’s inside your own suitcase. (翻译:但是内向者们，你们作为内向者 你们很可能有仔细保护一切的冲动 在你箱子里的东西 )
7. But doing needle work together, as well, extroverts and introverts and ambivert — everyone’s on the scale in different places — because it’s a quiet, slow form of activism, it really helps introverts be heard in other areas, where they are often not heard. (翻译:但是，通过一起做针线活， 外向的，内向的，中间性格的人， 每一个参与的人都处于合适的位置， 因为这是一个安静，舒缓的行动主义形式， 它帮助更多内向者的声音得以被倾听， 特别是在一些他们常被忽略的活动中。)
://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html (翻译://www.ted.com/talks/lang/zh-cn/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html)
9. Caffeine, for example, works much better with extroverts than it does introverts. (翻译:比如说，有时候对外向的人 比内向的人更有效。)
10. And I always sensed deep down that this was wrong and that introverts were pretty excellent just as they were. (翻译:而在我内心深处感觉得到，这是错误的 内向的人们都是非常优秀的，确实是这样 )
11. So extroverts really crave large amounts of stimulation, whereas introverts feel at their most alive and their most switched-on and their most capable when they’re in quieter, more low-key environments. (翻译:其实内向的人是很渴求大量的鼓舞和激励的 反之内向者最感觉到他们的存在 这是他们精力最充足的时候，最具有能力的时候 当他们存在于更安静的，更低调的环境中)
12. And finally, after Susan Cain’s wonderful TEDTalk in February, we know that introverts find it very difficult to relate when they’re in a noisy environment doing group work. (翻译:还有， 感谢Susan Cain在xx月的TED讲演， 我们得以了解知道性格内向的人 在嘈杂环境下，很难做好团体工作。)
13. And one example that I do a lot with introverts, but with lots of people, is make gifts for people in power, so not be outside screaming at them, but to give them something like a bespoke handkerchief saying, “Don’t blow it. (翻译:有一个例子是我对内向的人很了解， 也对很多人很了解， 其中一个做法是给当权者送礼物， 所以不要对他们大喊大叫， 相反给他们一些东西， 例如一个定制的手帕。然后说别搞砸了， )
14. Background music can help extroverts focus, but tends to torment introverts. (翻译:背景音乐可以帮助外向型的人集中精力，但对内向型的人来说就是一种折磨。)
15. We need a diversity of backgrounds and skills, with introverts and extroverts and leaders and followers. (翻译:我们需要多样的背景 和技术， 包括内向和外向的人， 追随者和领导者。)
introverts作为名词的时候，其近义词以及反义词有1、s3/0、introvert等。
