18 key words from the article (reference)
doing light exercise to prepare the body for more strenuous activity
"When most of us think of stretching our legs, we think of warming up for a 30 minute aerobics session."
a period of time devoted to a particular activity
"When most of us think of stretching our legs, we think of warming up for a 30 minute aerobics session."
acquires a completely different sense or significance
"But in China, leg stretching takes on a whole new meaning."
with regard to a particular person or situation; regarding
"The process is slow and painful, and in the case of Wei Huang, it took nearly 18 months in order to add 18 cm to her height."
for the purpose of; so that something can happen
"The process is slow and painful, and in the case of Wei Huang, it took nearly 18 months in order to add 18 cm to her height."
to feel sorry or sad about a decision or something that happened
"Wei Huang says she does not regret the cost, nor does she regret the inconvenience and pain."
trouble or difficulty caused to one's plans or comfort
"Wei Huang says she does not regret the cost, nor does she regret the inconvenience and pain."
money spent on something with the expectation of future benefit
"Her parents paid for the operation and feel that this is an investment in their daughter's future."
officially forbidden; not allowed
"Fashion magazines which were once banned in China are now available at newsstands everywhere."
to try to persuade or influence someone to do something, often forcefully
"The images of the popular models pressure girls into wanting to be taller."
a valuable or useful quality, thing, or person
"Height is considered an important asset in the job market."
unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like appearance
"Such discrimination is not prohibited in China."
officially forbidden by law or rule
"Such discrimination is not prohibited in China."
things that are needed or demanded, especially as a condition
"Some jobs such as foreign ministers and flight attendants, have height requirements."
permission to enter, or acceptance into an institution
"Even law schools have height requirements for admittance."
surgery performed to improve someone's appearance
"Height by cosmetic surgery does not come without a price."
to act without delay or doubt
"But now that she is 8 cm taller, she says she would not hesitate to recommend the procedure to others."
a particular course of action or way of doing something, especially a medical treatment
"But now that she is 8 cm taller, she says she would not hesitate to recommend the procedure to others."