▍原文 Parasocial relationships are one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other’s existence. Studies show parasocial relationships are voluntary, provide companionship, and are influenced by social attraction. The support that parasocial relationships provide is of substantial value to the viewers that engage in them, and with new social media techniques, these relationships are a viable way to expand individuals’ social networks. ▍語言點 1. parasocial /ˌpærəˈsəʊʃəl/ adj. 類似社交的，擬社交的 · 前綴para-表示類似的。 2. extend /ɪkˈstend/ v. 持續地付出，投入（情感、精力等） 3. persona /pəˈsəʊnə/ n. 公眾形象或人設 4. be unaware of something 没有意識到，對某事不知情 5. voluntary /ˈvɑːlənteri/ adj. 自願的，主動選擇的 6. companionship /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ n. 陪伴 7. be of substantial value 具有重大的，實質性的價值 8. viable US /ˈva...