1.be given to：倾向于
2.in the main：大体上，基本上
3. More complex decision-making is then either avoided，postponed，or put into the hands of the army of professionals，lifestyle coaches，lawyers，advisors，and the like，waiting to lighten the emotional burden for a fee.对于情况更复杂的决策，人们或者回避、拖延，或者求助于各式各样的专业人士--生活方式指导人员、律师、咨询师等等，而他们也正等着你付费来缓解心理重负呢。put A in the hands of B由B为A做决策。the like等等，诸如此类的(人或物)。
4. a good many：也可说a great many， (用来强调所指数量)非常多的。
5.And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices.the whole system is merely an illusion，created by companies and advertisers wanting to sell their wares.对那些自认为行使选择权的人来说，这整个体制不过是销售商和广告商为了卖货而制造出的一种幻觉而已。exercise one’S right行使权利。
6. Easy access to a wide range of consumer goods induces a sense of powerlessness，even paralysis，in many people，ending in the shopper giving up and walking away.购物更便捷，商品更丰富，但这却让很多人感到不知所措，甚至麻痹，最后只好放弃挑选，一走了之。access to…获得…的渠道。
7.hit the shelves：上架，上市
8.Gone are the days when one could just walk with ease into a shop and buy one thing.那种无它可选，轻松购物的日子一去不复返了。此句为倒装句。
9. nation states and borders：国家和疆域。
练习：
1. What is the difference between the decision to shop in a certain supermarket and the decision to drop out of college according to the first paragraph？
A)The former is a right while the latter is not.
B)The latter has more impact on life.
C)The former may happen for many times in life.
D)The latter requires a fee.
2.When people can not easily decide what to buy，what is the least possible choice？
A)Give up.
B)Walk away.
C) Buy an unsuitable item.
D) Seek advice.