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Mind maps

思维导图

A mind map is rough diagram that you can make to visually outline information. You can create a mind map by starting with the primary word or phrase of a topic in the center, with related, lesser categories branching out from it.

思维导图是一种粗略的图表，我们可以用来进行视觉化的信息梳理。创建思维导图可以在中心以话题的关键单词或词组出发，再从相关度和类别出发进行发散。

Subcategories of these are on smaller branches, still. Your categories can consist of anything you think is important; they can be important terms, ideas, or tasks to complete — whatever you need to help you study or organize the information。

从属的类别是更小的分支。你的类别中可以包含任何你认为重要的：它们可以是重要的术语、想法、或是要完成的任务，你需要的能帮助你学习或组织信息的一切。

Mind maps are easy to master if you don't use them already, and you'll discover they help you remember masses of information much more efficiently than conventional lists.

如果你之前没有使用过它们，掌握思维导图很容易，你会发现它们能帮助你记住大量的信息，其效率远远高于传统的列表方式。

If you're not satisfied with your current note-taking skills, try building a mind map during your next class or lecture and see if you find it more helpful。

如果你对目前记笔记的技巧感到不满意，在你的下堂课或下次讲座里尝试构建思维导图，到时候看看它是不是更有帮助。

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diagram n.图表； 图解； 示意图； [数]线图

例句：

A diagram of the new road layout was superimposed on a map of the city.

新公路的规划示意图被叠映在该城市的地图上。

visually adv.视觉上； 外表上； 看得见地； 形象化地

例句：

That is a visually stunning piece of cinema.

那是一部视觉效果令人惊叹的电影。

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