Davy Liu : Made for Making Art
Kendu Films and The Giant Leaf
Liu began 2000 with a renewed sense of purpose and concentrated his efforts on bringing a new concept to the big screen. During the following four years, he worked on founding Kendu Films. This animation production company offers all kinds of artistic media services to big-name clients from Pixar and Disney to Sony and Coca-Cola. But the company is also constantly working on its own projects: children's books that will eventually become feature films. Kendu films aims to create stories that build character by telling Bible stories from animals' perspectives.
The Giant Leaf, for example, tells of three animals that chase their dreams and accidentally discover their salvation from a flood. Those familiar with the story of Noah using a boat to save Earth's creatures from a global flood recognize the book's roots. With the success of this children's book, Kendu Films hopes to complete the movie version by 2012. Liu is convinced he has discovered his life's purpose.
So he produces admirable artwork and inspiring stories to lead others to discover their own reason for being.
eventually adv. 最終地/最後地
eg: Even though the couple faced many difficulties, they eventually worked out their problems.
=> 雖然這對夫婦面對許多困難，他們最後還是解決了他們的問題。
eg: After tracking the fugitive for a long time, the detective eventually located him.
character n. 高尚的品德
=> 不可數名詞
=> do the right things even they do not feel good
eg: Bob is a man of character. You can rely on him.
Bob 是個品德高尚的人。您可以相信他。
eg: It takes character to refuse such temptation.
=> 必須要有高尚的品德才能拒絕這樣的誘惑。
accidental adj. 意外的
accidentally adv. 意外地/偶然地
eg: I accidentally overheard their conversation.
=> 我偶然地偷聽了他們的交談。
eg: I accidentally opened my sister's mail.
renewed adj. 重新的/再度的/復興的/更新的
salvation n. 救助/拯救
=> experience salvation: experience being saved
admirable adj. 值得讚揚的/令人欽佩的
=> deserve respect
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founder n. 創辦人
found v. 建立/創立/創辦
=> create/establish
=> 動詞三態: found founded founded
eg: Mcdonald's corporation was founded in 1955 by Ray Kroc.
find v. 發現
=> discovery
2010年3月31日 星期三
2010年3月30日 星期二
20100330 Davy Liu Made for Making Art (2)
Davy Liu : Made for Making Art
Discovering his life's purpose
Liu realized early that he was born to create art. In eighth grade, he won a national art competition. And in spite of graduating from high school with a C average, Liu received a university scholarship to study art. He got his illustration degree from an art school, and the Walt Disney Company hired him, training him in animation. His first film assignment was designing sets for Beauty and the Beast the first and only animated film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Liu dreamed of Oscars while working on films like Aladdin and The Lion King. His natioal fame grew as he contributed to other major companies. American Showcase magazine dubbed him the most unique illustrator in 1999, displaying his work on its cover. Liu appeared to be achieving his dreams on the outside. Yet inside, he sensed he was missing out on a full life. He felt empty using his creativity to gain the fickle approval of people. By seeking higher dreams, he discovered deeper satisfaction in using his artistic creations to serve his Creator.
in spite of 不管/儘管/不顧
eg: In spite of her stage fright(舞台恐懼証), Laura gave her speech.
eg: They continued their project in spite of limited funding.
illustrate v. 畫插圖
illustrator n. 插畫家
illustration 插畫/插圖
eg: The color illustrations of this children's book attracts kids' attention easily.
fickle adj. 易變的/無常的
=>
eg: Karl is a fickle boss; it's hard to predict what he will do.
eg: The stock market is fickle right now. It's not wise to invest any money until it is more stable.
set n. 布景
dub v. 授予...稱號
eg: They dubbed him a scud.
=> 他們叫他飛毛腿。
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miss out on something 錯失良機/錯過做某一件事的機會
eg: You'll miss out on making new friends 錯過交新朋友的機會
eg: You won't want to miss out on free pizza.
miss something
miss v. 錯過
eg: He missed the train.
miss v. 想念
eg: I really miss Taipei.
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Yet inside, he sensed he was missing out on a full life.
=> Yet inside, he sensed he was losing a chance for a full life.
missing out on 錯失良機
=> lose a chance for
eg: Why don't you want to join the game? You're missing out on all the fun!
eg: Richard spent too much time partying and ended up missing out on a lot of learning opportunities.
Discovering his life's purpose
Liu realized early that he was born to create art. In eighth grade, he won a national art competition. And in spite of graduating from high school with a C average, Liu received a university scholarship to study art. He got his illustration degree from an art school, and the Walt Disney Company hired him, training him in animation. His first film assignment was designing sets for Beauty and the Beast the first and only animated film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Liu dreamed of Oscars while working on films like Aladdin and The Lion King. His natioal fame grew as he contributed to other major companies. American Showcase magazine dubbed him the most unique illustrator in 1999, displaying his work on its cover. Liu appeared to be achieving his dreams on the outside. Yet inside, he sensed he was missing out on a full life. He felt empty using his creativity to gain the fickle approval of people. By seeking higher dreams, he discovered deeper satisfaction in using his artistic creations to serve his Creator.
in spite of 不管/儘管/不顧
eg: In spite of her stage fright(舞台恐懼証), Laura gave her speech.
eg: They continued their project in spite of limited funding.
illustrate v. 畫插圖
illustrator n. 插畫家
illustration 插畫/插圖
eg: The color illustrations of this children's book attracts kids' attention easily.
fickle adj. 易變的/無常的
=>
eg: Karl is a fickle boss; it's hard to predict what he will do.
eg: The stock market is fickle right now. It's not wise to invest any money until it is more stable.
set n. 布景
dub v. 授予...稱號
eg: They dubbed him a scud.
=> 他們叫他飛毛腿。
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miss out on something 錯失良機/錯過做某一件事的機會
eg: You'll miss out on making new friends 錯過交新朋友的機會
eg: You won't want to miss out on free pizza.
miss something
miss v. 錯過
eg: He missed the train.
miss v. 想念
eg: I really miss Taipei.
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Yet inside, he sensed he was missing out on a full life.
=> Yet inside, he sensed he was losing a chance for a full life.
missing out on 錯失良機
=> lose a chance for
eg: Why don't you want to join the game? You're missing out on all the fun!
eg: Richard spent too much time partying and ended up missing out on a lot of learning opportunities.
2010年3月29日 星期一
20100329 Davy Liu Made for Making Art (1)
Davy Liu : Made for Making Art
Meet a talented artist who has discovered his purpose in life
Nearly losing his life before his first breath. Davy Liu began his remarkable story before his birth. While his mother was pregnant with him, the doctor checked and detected no heartbeat. Ten days later, just before a surgery to remove his body, the doctor double-checked and found a heartbeat! Despite the near tragedy, Davy was born a healthy baby. It appeared God had protected Liu's life for a special purpose. If so, it later became obvious that this purpose wasn't to make good grades.
Liu struggled in school as repeated classroom failures discouraged him. But his father's interest in his drawings encouraged him, so Liu drew whenever he could.
Learning his love for art
At 13, his family immigrated to Florida from Taichung (台中). Liu could scarcely communicate in English and barely kept up in school. In addition, being lonely made his first years in the States difficult. But he always looked forward to school art classes. Failing to shine in athletics or schoolwork, Davy felt his greatest chance of success lay in his artistic abilities. And these would soon make his greatest dreams come true.
double-check v. 重複確認/再次核對
eg: The flight attendant double-checked the passengers' boarding passes before boarding.
eg: The guards double-checked that the doors and windows were locked before leaving.
discourage v. 使喪氣/使沮喪
eg: He was discouraged by the harsh(嚴厲的) comments from his colleagues.
eg: The audience's cold response to his performance didn't discourage him.
scarce adj. 稀有的
scarcely adv. 幾乎不/幾乎沒有
eg: William is so busy that he scarcely has any chance to take a vacation with his family.
=> William忙到沒有機會與他的家人度個假。
eg: I was scarcely able to stay awake after staying up for two nights.
=> 經過兩個晚上的熬夜我幾乎沒辦法保持清醒。
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make good grades 獲得好成績
make the grade 克服困難之後達到目的/標準
=> succeed
valedictorian n. 致告別辭的學生代表
salutatorian n. 代表畢業生致詞之學生
=> 得第二名的畢業生
grade school 小學
first grade 小學一年級
tenth grade 高一
= freshman 9年級
sophomore 10年級
junior 11年級
senior 12年級
Meet a talented artist who has discovered his purpose in life
Nearly losing his life before his first breath. Davy Liu began his remarkable story before his birth. While his mother was pregnant with him, the doctor checked and detected no heartbeat. Ten days later, just before a surgery to remove his body, the doctor double-checked and found a heartbeat! Despite the near tragedy, Davy was born a healthy baby. It appeared God had protected Liu's life for a special purpose. If so, it later became obvious that this purpose wasn't to make good grades.
Liu struggled in school as repeated classroom failures discouraged him. But his father's interest in his drawings encouraged him, so Liu drew whenever he could.
Learning his love for art
At 13, his family immigrated to Florida from Taichung (台中). Liu could scarcely communicate in English and barely kept up in school. In addition, being lonely made his first years in the States difficult. But he always looked forward to school art classes. Failing to shine in athletics or schoolwork, Davy felt his greatest chance of success lay in his artistic abilities. And these would soon make his greatest dreams come true.
double-check v. 重複確認/再次核對
eg: The flight attendant double-checked the passengers' boarding passes before boarding.
eg: The guards double-checked that the doors and windows were locked before leaving.
discourage v. 使喪氣/使沮喪
eg: He was discouraged by the harsh(嚴厲的) comments from his colleagues.
eg: The audience's cold response to his performance didn't discourage him.
scarce adj. 稀有的
scarcely adv. 幾乎不/幾乎沒有
eg: William is so busy that he scarcely has any chance to take a vacation with his family.
=> William忙到沒有機會與他的家人度個假。
eg: I was scarcely able to stay awake after staying up for two nights.
=> 經過兩個晚上的熬夜我幾乎沒辦法保持清醒。
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make good grades 獲得好成績
make the grade 克服困難之後達到目的/標準
=> succeed
valedictorian n. 致告別辭的學生代表
salutatorian n. 代表畢業生致詞之學生
=> 得第二名的畢業生
grade school 小學
first grade 小學一年級
tenth grade 高一
= freshman 9年級
sophomore 10年級
junior 11年級
senior 12年級
20100327 Exercise Is Needed; a Diet Is Essential (1)
Exercise Is Needed; a Diet Is Essential
Trying hard to get rid of this 10 kg of American food
If you live in a great place like Taipei, dear readers, you might sometimes forget that the food is so delicious. In my school, all freshmen are required to purchase a meal plan, so most students eat at the campus cafeteria. After eating cafeteria food for seven months, I am sick and tired of it. And it's making me fat. I've gained almost 10 kg. Even though I have done some weight training. I need to start doing cardio exercises to get in shape. There is one thing I am grateful for: I live in California.
California is known for its high number of Asian immigrants, so finding traditional Chinese food isn't a big problem. After eating American food for a week, I always find a way to get some Chinese food with friends. A nearby city, Arcadia is even noted for some Taiwanese stores like Ten Ren Tea (天仁茗茶) and Din Tai Fung Dumpling House (鼎泰豐). Eating there is so wonderful! Oh, and I just passed my written driver's permit test. I am now scheduling times with an instructor to learn how to drive. This is going to be really exciting!
sick and tired of 對某事或某物感到極度厭倦/厭倦
eg: I'm sick and tired of working hard and still not getting a pay raise.
=> 我對於一直努力工作但仍然沒有調薪感到十分厭煩。
eg: Alice is sick and tired of her parents' constant nagging.
=> Alice 對父母常數嘮叨感到十分厭煩 。
note v. 注意
noted adj. 有名的
be noted for something 以某件事而有名
eg: The noted Korean singer will perform in Tokyo this summer.
eg: The teacher is noted for her strictness.
instruct v. 訓練/指導
instructor n. 教練/大學講師/訓練員
eg: Brenda works part-time as a swimming instructor.
=> Brenda兼職當游泳教練。
eg: Wesley is a History instructor in USC.
=> Wesley是USC的歷史講師。
//== Chat room ==//
driver's license 駕照
driver's permit 學習執照
learner's permit 學習執照
driver's training 駕訓班
written test 筆試
road skills test 路考
在取得駕照之前，你必須先得到driver's permit/learner's permit，
要取得driver's permit就必須要上driver's training，
駕訓班結業後可以去考written test，
通過了筆試之後，還要考road skills test，
通過這一連串的測試才可以取得driver's license
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
(1) There is one thing I am grateful for: I live in California.
(2) I am thankful that I live in California.
=> (1) 寫法可以讓人有較強烈的第一印象
make strong first impression
catch the audience's attention
(1)Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to report to all of you that we finally have one million customers using our product.
(2)Ladies and gentlemen, we finally did it; We finally have one million customers using our product.
=> (2)的寫法較人印象強烈，強調We finally have one million customers using our product.
(1) Our company has many problems, but we need to work together as a team.
(2) Yes, our company has many problems. But one thing is for sure; We need to work together as a team.
=> (2)的寫法較人印象強烈，強調We need to work together as a team.
Trying hard to get rid of this 10 kg of American food
If you live in a great place like Taipei, dear readers, you might sometimes forget that the food is so delicious. In my school, all freshmen are required to purchase a meal plan, so most students eat at the campus cafeteria. After eating cafeteria food for seven months, I am sick and tired of it. And it's making me fat. I've gained almost 10 kg. Even though I have done some weight training. I need to start doing cardio exercises to get in shape. There is one thing I am grateful for: I live in California.
California is known for its high number of Asian immigrants, so finding traditional Chinese food isn't a big problem. After eating American food for a week, I always find a way to get some Chinese food with friends. A nearby city, Arcadia is even noted for some Taiwanese stores like Ten Ren Tea (天仁茗茶) and Din Tai Fung Dumpling House (鼎泰豐). Eating there is so wonderful! Oh, and I just passed my written driver's permit test. I am now scheduling times with an instructor to learn how to drive. This is going to be really exciting!
sick and tired of 對某事或某物感到極度厭倦/厭倦
eg: I'm sick and tired of working hard and still not getting a pay raise.
=> 我對於一直努力工作但仍然沒有調薪感到十分厭煩。
eg: Alice is sick and tired of her parents' constant nagging.
=> Alice 對父母常數嘮叨感到十分厭煩 。
note v. 注意
noted adj. 有名的
be noted for something 以某件事而有名
eg: The noted Korean singer will perform in Tokyo this summer.
eg: The teacher is noted for her strictness.
instruct v. 訓練/指導
instructor n. 教練/大學講師/訓練員
eg: Brenda works part-time as a swimming instructor.
=> Brenda兼職當游泳教練。
eg: Wesley is a History instructor in USC.
=> Wesley是USC的歷史講師。
//== Chat room ==//
driver's license 駕照
driver's permit 學習執照
learner's permit 學習執照
driver's training 駕訓班
written test 筆試
road skills test 路考
在取得駕照之前，你必須先得到driver's permit/learner's permit，
要取得driver's permit就必須要上driver's training，
駕訓班結業後可以去考written test，
通過了筆試之後，還要考road skills test，
通過這一連串的測試才可以取得driver's license
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
(1) There is one thing I am grateful for: I live in California.
(2) I am thankful that I live in California.
=> (1) 寫法可以讓人有較強烈的第一印象
make strong first impression
catch the audience's attention
(1)Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to report to all of you that we finally have one million customers using our product.
(2)Ladies and gentlemen, we finally did it; We finally have one million customers using our product.
=> (2)的寫法較人印象強烈，強調We finally have one million customers using our product.
(1) Our company has many problems, but we need to work together as a team.
(2) Yes, our company has many problems. But one thing is for sure; We need to work together as a team.
=> (2)的寫法較人印象強烈，強調We need to work together as a team.
2010年3月27日 星期六
20100326 Shelter Box (2)
Shelter Box
The box
What exactly does a ShelterBox contain? The contents vary slightly, but each 50-kg container holds a strong, high-quality, ten-person tent. These tents are tested in a variety of weather conditions and changed as better materials are found. The box also includes blankets, mosquito nets, cooking pots, water purification tablets, tools and more. Also available are school supplies such as chalk, a blackboard and radio.
How it works
When a disaster strikes, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) that consists entirely of volunteers arrives on the scene.
The SRT works with local authorities to determine who needs shelter. The volunteers also accompany the boxes and teach the recipients how to set up the equipment. The boxes and contents then become the permanent property of the families that receive them. Hundreds of volunteers raise funds, pack boxes and deliver the aid. According to ShelterBox, over 90 percent of all contributions go directly into the boxes. Now that is money well spent!
content n. 內容/內容物
eg: The contents of the bottles were carefully examined.
eg: The movie is entertaining but lacks content.
content adj. 滿足的(與內容物的發音重音不同)
eg: She's content with her life.
=> 她對她的生活感到很滿意。
consist of 由...組成
eg: The menu consists of Japanese and Italian cuisine.
eg: The amateur baseball team consists of people from all walks of life(社會人士組).
recipient n. 接受者/受收者
eg: The recipient of the donor heart is only 7 years old.
eg: All the award recipients' names will be posted on the website.
eg: The program is to help welfare recipients find jobs.
water purification tablet 淨水丸
local authority 地方政府
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scene n. 出事地點/犯罪現場
on the scene 現場
= at the scene
eg: The police arrived on the scene of the crime.
=> 警察到達犯罪現場
scene n. 某個活耀的場面
eg: the fashion scene 時裝界
eg: the political scene 政界
eg: That's not my scene.
=> 不喜歡某個活動的場合，你可以說That's not my scene.
=> 如果朋友邀請你去看歌劇，但是你對歌劇沒興趣，
=> 你可以說: Sorry, opera is not my scene.
change of scene 地點或是環境的改變
a change of scene
=> 如果你從都市搬到鄉下，你會感受到a change of scene
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
When a disaster strikes, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) consisting entirely of volunteers arrives on the scene.
=> When a disaster strikes, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) consisting entirely of volunteers arrives at the location.
on the scene 現場
=> being there at the location or event
eg: An ambulance was on the scene after someone reported the car accident.
eg: The police were on the scene not long after the alarm went off at the bank.
The box
What exactly does a ShelterBox contain? The contents vary slightly, but each 50-kg container holds a strong, high-quality, ten-person tent. These tents are tested in a variety of weather conditions and changed as better materials are found. The box also includes blankets, mosquito nets, cooking pots, water purification tablets, tools and more. Also available are school supplies such as chalk, a blackboard and radio.
How it works
When a disaster strikes, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) that consists entirely of volunteers arrives on the scene.
The SRT works with local authorities to determine who needs shelter. The volunteers also accompany the boxes and teach the recipients how to set up the equipment. The boxes and contents then become the permanent property of the families that receive them. Hundreds of volunteers raise funds, pack boxes and deliver the aid. According to ShelterBox, over 90 percent of all contributions go directly into the boxes. Now that is money well spent!
content n. 內容/內容物
eg: The contents of the bottles were carefully examined.
eg: The movie is entertaining but lacks content.
content adj. 滿足的(與內容物的發音重音不同)
eg: She's content with her life.
=> 她對她的生活感到很滿意。
consist of 由...組成
eg: The menu consists of Japanese and Italian cuisine.
eg: The amateur baseball team consists of people from all walks of life(社會人士組).
recipient n. 接受者/受收者
eg: The recipient of the donor heart is only 7 years old.
eg: All the award recipients' names will be posted on the website.
eg: The program is to help welfare recipients find jobs.
water purification tablet 淨水丸
local authority 地方政府
//== Chat room ==//
scene n. 出事地點/犯罪現場
on the scene 現場
= at the scene
eg: The police arrived on the scene of the crime.
=> 警察到達犯罪現場
scene n. 某個活耀的場面
eg: the fashion scene 時裝界
eg: the political scene 政界
eg: That's not my scene.
=> 不喜歡某個活動的場合，你可以說That's not my scene.
=> 如果朋友邀請你去看歌劇，但是你對歌劇沒興趣，
=> 你可以說: Sorry, opera is not my scene.
change of scene 地點或是環境的改變
a change of scene
=> 如果你從都市搬到鄉下，你會感受到a change of scene
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
When a disaster strikes, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) consisting entirely of volunteers arrives on the scene.
=> When a disaster strikes, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) consisting entirely of volunteers arrives at the location.
on the scene 現場
=> being there at the location or event
eg: An ambulance was on the scene after someone reported the car accident.
eg: The police were on the scene not long after the alarm went off at the bank.
2010年3月25日 星期四
20100325 Shelter Box (1)
Shelter Box
Providing shelter to those in need around the world
Disasters can occur anywhere and anytime. Some are acts of nature, and some are acts of war. Many organizations respond with food, water and medicine to help people survive. Housing, however, presents a major problem. That which is provided is often inadequate. Many families lack privacy as they share a common living space. And some families can no longer live together.
The beginnings
Frustrated with this situation, Tom Henderson wanted to help. A former Royal Navy search and rescue diver, Henderson had first-hand knowledge of disaster relief.
In 1999 after some research, he came up with ShelterBox - housing in a box. Others, including people in the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in the U.K., liked the idea. So in 2000 this club, of which Tom is a member, adopted ShelterBox as its major project. The 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia changed ShelterBox's history. Money poured into the club, and volunteers provided assistance to thousands. ShelterBox went from sending 2,600 boxes in 204 to 22,000 in 2005.
inadequate adj. 不適合的/不足以滿足需要的
=> not enough
eg: inadequate lighting 燈光不足
eg: Inadequate preparation caused the restaurant's opening to be a total disaster.
privacy n. 隱私/不受干擾的情況
eg: The VIP lounge was exclusively designed for the privacy of first-class passengers.
=> 貴賓室是專為頭等艙旅客能夠不受干擾而設計。
privacy n. 隱私權
eg: The magazine was sued(控告) by the movie star for invasion of privacy.
frustrate v. 使...挫折
frustrated adj. 感到挫折的/失望的
eg: Becky feels frustrated in her present job. She's thinking about making a change.
Rotary Club 扶輪社
tsunami n. 海嘯
assistance n. 援助/幫助
//== Chat room ==//
acts of nature 天災
= natural disaster 天災
=> refer to natural disaster
=> 字面上為大自然的作為
hurricanes and typhoons 颶風和颱風
Providing shelter to those in need around the world
Disasters can occur anywhere and anytime. Some are acts of nature, and some are acts of war. Many organizations respond with food, water and medicine to help people survive. Housing, however, presents a major problem. That which is provided is often inadequate. Many families lack privacy as they share a common living space. And some families can no longer live together.
The beginnings
Frustrated with this situation, Tom Henderson wanted to help. A former Royal Navy search and rescue diver, Henderson had first-hand knowledge of disaster relief.
In 1999 after some research, he came up with ShelterBox - housing in a box. Others, including people in the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in the U.K., liked the idea. So in 2000 this club, of which Tom is a member, adopted ShelterBox as its major project. The 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia changed ShelterBox's history. Money poured into the club, and volunteers provided assistance to thousands. ShelterBox went from sending 2,600 boxes in 204 to 22,000 in 2005.
inadequate adj. 不適合的/不足以滿足需要的
=> not enough
eg: inadequate lighting 燈光不足
eg: Inadequate preparation caused the restaurant's opening to be a total disaster.
privacy n. 隱私/不受干擾的情況
eg: The VIP lounge was exclusively designed for the privacy of first-class passengers.
=> 貴賓室是專為頭等艙旅客能夠不受干擾而設計。
privacy n. 隱私權
eg: The magazine was sued(控告) by the movie star for invasion of privacy.
frustrate v. 使...挫折
frustrated adj. 感到挫折的/失望的
eg: Becky feels frustrated in her present job. She's thinking about making a change.
Rotary Club 扶輪社
tsunami n. 海嘯
assistance n. 援助/幫助
//== Chat room ==//
acts of nature 天災
= natural disaster 天災
=> refer to natural disaster
=> 字面上為大自然的作為
hurricanes and typhoons 颶風和颱風
The Big Issue來台灣了
英雜誌引進來台 中文版交街友賣(影音)(2010-03-23 ) 公視晚間新聞
在英國創刊將近20年的雜誌【The Big Issue】，四月一號即將在台灣發行中文版。在英國、這本雜誌只給街友賣，讓街友有一份工作，台灣也將採取相同模式，一本100元，街友賣出一本就能賺50塊。
這本英國雜誌The Big Issue，跟一般雜誌沒什麼兩樣，來自台灣的國際導演李安，也曾經上過這本雜誌，但是在英國，這本雜誌、只有街友才能賣。現在、The Big Issue中文版，下月也要在台灣創刊，一本賣100元，街友賣一本現賺50塊。
台灣是The Big Issue雜誌全球第九個發行地，引入這個模式的李取中原本是網路人，創立過樂多日誌，引進這份刊物的目的，就是想嘗試一種新的社會企業型態。
知名畫家【幾米】也創作海報、用行動來表達支持，雜誌四月一號發行，未來會在台北縣市各捷運站出口販賣，許多街友也已經開始上課接受職前訓練。
蔡先生很希望透過賣這本雜誌，有一份穩定收入，長期服務街友的民間團體也對這樣的模式，充滿期待。
街友賣雜誌，民眾花一百塊看起來像是在幫助弱勢，不過出版社強調，雜誌的內容很豐富，這100塊絕對物超所值。
=================================
內容如果不錯的話，我會想買。
既可以幫助街友又可以得到一些資訊。
在英國創刊將近20年的雜誌【The Big Issue】，四月一號即將在台灣發行中文版。在英國、這本雜誌只給街友賣，讓街友有一份工作，台灣也將採取相同模式，一本100元，街友賣出一本就能賺50塊。
這本英國雜誌The Big Issue，跟一般雜誌沒什麼兩樣，來自台灣的國際導演李安，也曾經上過這本雜誌，但是在英國，這本雜誌、只有街友才能賣。現在、The Big Issue中文版，下月也要在台灣創刊，一本賣100元，街友賣一本現賺50塊。
台灣是The Big Issue雜誌全球第九個發行地，引入這個模式的李取中原本是網路人，創立過樂多日誌，引進這份刊物的目的，就是想嘗試一種新的社會企業型態。
知名畫家【幾米】也創作海報、用行動來表達支持，雜誌四月一號發行，未來會在台北縣市各捷運站出口販賣，許多街友也已經開始上課接受職前訓練。
蔡先生很希望透過賣這本雜誌，有一份穩定收入，長期服務街友的民間團體也對這樣的模式，充滿期待。
街友賣雜誌，民眾花一百塊看起來像是在幫助弱勢，不過出版社強調，雜誌的內容很豐富，這100塊絕對物超所值。
=================================
內容如果不錯的話，我會想買。
既可以幫助街友又可以得到一些資訊。
2010年3月24日 星期三
20100324 Enjoying the Netherlands (3)
Enjoying the Netherlands
Pottery and cheese
Now head to Delft, probably the most carefully preserved historic town in the country. Besides monuments, ancient houses and canals, you'll find interesting shops and restaurants in the little alleys that honeycomb the city. Visit the Royal Delft Pottery Factory and pick up some souvenirs to take home. Explore the New Church, built in 1381, with its tombs of the Dutch Royal family and climb the tower for a superb view of the town. No one comes to the Netherlands without wishing to see windmills. The country is still home to one thousand of them.
The best place to see them is the village of Kinderdijk, where 19 of the grand structures, built in the mid-1700s, still stand, in the Netherlands, you also must have an encounter with cheese. Visit the Alkmaar cheese market for an unforgettable experience. Every Friday morning from the first of April to the first Friday in September, an elaborate demonstration shows how the cheese is weighed before it is sold. This is only a fraction of what the country has to offer. There is so much more. Do you hear it calling you?
honeycomb n. 蜂窩/蜂巢
=> the wax structure that be made in their height
honeycomb v. 本文意思為佈滿/充滿/使成蜂窩狀
eg: The intensive gun fight honeycombed the outer walls of the building.
=> 激烈的槍戰讓這座牆的外觀都成蜂巢狀了。
eg: Public transit routes honeycombed the modern city.
=> 公共運輸的路線佈滿了這個現代化的城市.
superb adj. 極好的/一流的
=> fantastic/excellent
eg: The pianist's superb performance was recorded for the album.
eg: The football team's superb strategies got them the state championship.
fraction n. (數學中的)分數
fraction n. 小部份
eg: Only a tiny fraction of the customers aren't satisfied with our products.
=> 只有一小部分的顧客不滿意我們的產品
eg: He only spend a fraction of his time and energy managing his company, so it fell apart.
=> 他僅花很少時間和精力在管理他的公司，於是公司撐不下去了
elaborate adj. 精巧的
=> has a lot of details
//== Chat room ==//
encounter v. 遭遇/碰見
=> have an unexpected meething with something
=> it can be positve or negative
have an encoungter with cheese
=> you sounds like that they want you to taste the cheese
=> 到荷蘭去不只是要吃cheese，還要體驗感受cheese
encounter v. 出乎預料的遇到
eg: a chance encounter 巧遇
encounter n. 衝突
= conflict 衝突
= confrontation
non-confrontational adj. 不起衝突的/避免衝突的
Pottery and cheese
Now head to Delft, probably the most carefully preserved historic town in the country. Besides monuments, ancient houses and canals, you'll find interesting shops and restaurants in the little alleys that honeycomb the city. Visit the Royal Delft Pottery Factory and pick up some souvenirs to take home. Explore the New Church, built in 1381, with its tombs of the Dutch Royal family and climb the tower for a superb view of the town. No one comes to the Netherlands without wishing to see windmills. The country is still home to one thousand of them.
The best place to see them is the village of Kinderdijk, where 19 of the grand structures, built in the mid-1700s, still stand, in the Netherlands, you also must have an encounter with cheese. Visit the Alkmaar cheese market for an unforgettable experience. Every Friday morning from the first of April to the first Friday in September, an elaborate demonstration shows how the cheese is weighed before it is sold. This is only a fraction of what the country has to offer. There is so much more. Do you hear it calling you?
honeycomb n. 蜂窩/蜂巢
=> the wax structure that be made in their height
honeycomb v. 本文意思為佈滿/充滿/使成蜂窩狀
eg: The intensive gun fight honeycombed the outer walls of the building.
=> 激烈的槍戰讓這座牆的外觀都成蜂巢狀了。
eg: Public transit routes honeycombed the modern city.
=> 公共運輸的路線佈滿了這個現代化的城市.
superb adj. 極好的/一流的
=> fantastic/excellent
eg: The pianist's superb performance was recorded for the album.
eg: The football team's superb strategies got them the state championship.
fraction n. (數學中的)分數
fraction n. 小部份
eg: Only a tiny fraction of the customers aren't satisfied with our products.
=> 只有一小部分的顧客不滿意我們的產品
eg: He only spend a fraction of his time and energy managing his company, so it fell apart.
=> 他僅花很少時間和精力在管理他的公司，於是公司撐不下去了
elaborate adj. 精巧的
=> has a lot of details
//== Chat room ==//
encounter v. 遭遇/碰見
=> have an unexpected meething with something
=> it can be positve or negative
have an encoungter with cheese
=> you sounds like that they want you to taste the cheese
=> 到荷蘭去不只是要吃cheese，還要體驗感受cheese
encounter v. 出乎預料的遇到
eg: a chance encounter 巧遇
encounter n. 衝突
= conflict 衝突
= confrontation
non-confrontational adj. 不起衝突的/避免衝突的
20100323 Enjoying the Netherlands (2)
Enjoying the Netherlands
Tulips, tulips, tulips
A short distance from Amsterdam sits the charming town of Leiden, home to the oldest Dutch university. If museums captivate you, You'll love this town - it's loaded with them. That should be no surprise as Leiden is the great painter Rembrandt's birthplace. Enjoy wandering the streets, and if you have time, take a boat trip on Leiden's scenic canals. Not far from Leiden lie the Keukenhof gardens, a riot of color in the spring. The gardens were once the hunting area and kitchen gardens of a countess, hence the name Keukenhof (keuken is kitchen).
Millions of tulips and other flowers bloom here each spring, and the gardens are advertised as the greatest flower show on earth. Fifteen km of walking trails take visitors past beds of blooms, each more glorious than the last. The gardens are open from mid-March to mid-May. The tulips that bloom in the garden are actually on loan.
Different growers loan their flower bulbs to the garden to flaunt their latest hybrids. While there, be sure to see Europe's largest fountain and a charming pond with beautiful white swans.
captivate v. 使入迷/使著迷
eg: Mark is captivated by Sandra's beauty.
=> Mark完全被Sandra的美貌給迷住了。
eg: Computer games captivate children easily with their visual and sound effects.
=> 電腦游戲透過視覺和音效很容易讓孩子們入迷。
riot n. 暴亂/騷亂
riot n. (本課為)色彩的豐富
eg: The festive decoration of the town plaza is a riot of color.
=> 城鎮的廣場中歡樂的裝飾真是色彩繽紛。
eg: The designer's summer collection is a riot of color.
=> 這位服裝設計師夏天的系列色彩極其熱鬧。
flaunt v. 炫耀
eg: Nancy flaunts her wealth by driving fancy cars and wearing expensive designers' clothes.
=> Nancy 用開名車和穿昂貴的名牌來炫耀她的財富。
eg: Patrick never flaunts himself even though he's rich and successful.
雖然patrick即富有又成功,但他從來不炫耀他自己。
scenic adj. 風景的
//== Chat room ==//
load n. 負荷/負載
be loaded with something 裝滿或充滿某樣東西
eg: My bag is loaded with books.
eg: The books are loaded with helpful information.
eg: He is loaded with money 他很有錢
eg: He is loaded. (口語)他很闊
load n. 負擔/重擔
take a load off 卸貨/放下重擔，休息一下
take a load off my mind 放下心中的重擔/可以安心了
Tulips, tulips, tulips
A short distance from Amsterdam sits the charming town of Leiden, home to the oldest Dutch university. If museums captivate you, You'll love this town - it's loaded with them. That should be no surprise as Leiden is the great painter Rembrandt's birthplace. Enjoy wandering the streets, and if you have time, take a boat trip on Leiden's scenic canals. Not far from Leiden lie the Keukenhof gardens, a riot of color in the spring. The gardens were once the hunting area and kitchen gardens of a countess, hence the name Keukenhof (keuken is kitchen).
Millions of tulips and other flowers bloom here each spring, and the gardens are advertised as the greatest flower show on earth. Fifteen km of walking trails take visitors past beds of blooms, each more glorious than the last. The gardens are open from mid-March to mid-May. The tulips that bloom in the garden are actually on loan.
Different growers loan their flower bulbs to the garden to flaunt their latest hybrids. While there, be sure to see Europe's largest fountain and a charming pond with beautiful white swans.
captivate v. 使入迷/使著迷
eg: Mark is captivated by Sandra's beauty.
=> Mark完全被Sandra的美貌給迷住了。
eg: Computer games captivate children easily with their visual and sound effects.
=> 電腦游戲透過視覺和音效很容易讓孩子們入迷。
riot n. 暴亂/騷亂
riot n. (本課為)色彩的豐富
eg: The festive decoration of the town plaza is a riot of color.
=> 城鎮的廣場中歡樂的裝飾真是色彩繽紛。
eg: The designer's summer collection is a riot of color.
=> 這位服裝設計師夏天的系列色彩極其熱鬧。
flaunt v. 炫耀
eg: Nancy flaunts her wealth by driving fancy cars and wearing expensive designers' clothes.
=> Nancy 用開名車和穿昂貴的名牌來炫耀她的財富。
eg: Patrick never flaunts himself even though he's rich and successful.
雖然patrick即富有又成功,但他從來不炫耀他自己。
scenic adj. 風景的
//== Chat room ==//
load n. 負荷/負載
be loaded with something 裝滿或充滿某樣東西
eg: My bag is loaded with books.
eg: The books are loaded with helpful information.
eg: He is loaded with money 他很有錢
eg: He is loaded. (口語)他很闊
load n. 負擔/重擔
take a load off 卸貨/放下重擔，休息一下
take a load off my mind 放下心中的重擔/可以安心了
2010年3月22日 星期一
20100320 Ready to Date (2)
Ready to Date?
George: Are you sure you want to start dating this guy?
If things don't work out, you could ruin good friendship.
Leah: We're not going out yet. He just asked me to a party, and I agree to go.
Besides it's so awkward to go by yourself.
George: Well, it sounds like a date – and dating can easily lead to a romantic relationship.
Leah: Honestly, l'd like that. I like Andy, and dating is a great way to learn more about the opposite sex.
George: True, but you could get your heart broken. And as your older brother, I would hate to see that.
George, even if we do break up, I'll still learn from the experience.
Besides Andy isn't a player. I think it could potentially work out.
George: OK… but what if you go to different colleges?
Leah: I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. For now, I just want to have fun.
George: That sounds innocent enough, but do you know the kind of fun most boys have on their minds?
Leah: Oh, brother, I'm not that naive. Don't worry – I’ll be careful.
George: I hope so. I just want to protect my little sister.
go out with somebody 和異性交往
eg: Elliot and Jasmine have been going out for over a year. They're thinking about getting engaged.
eg: The couple started going out after they graduated from high school.
awkward adj. 尷尬的/不合宜的
eg: It would be awkward if I call my boss directly.
=> 如果我直接打電話給老板，會很不恰當。
eg: He seemed a little bit awkward when I talked to him.
=> 當我與他談話時，他好像有點不自在。
awkward adj. 奇怪的
eg: He stood in an awkward position.
=> 他的站姿很奇怪.
naive adj. 天真的/容易輕信別人的
eg: She was so naive to believe the con man(騙子).
eg: It was naive of you to think your proposal would be accepted immediately.
//== Chat room ==//
break up 男女朋友分手
=> 雙方的共識覺得兩個人在一起不合適
split up 離婚/分手
=> 通常用來表示離婚
dump v. 傾倒/拋棄
=> 一方覺得不合適要分手則為dump
dump the garbage 倒垃圾
George: Are you sure you want to start dating this guy?
If things don't work out, you could ruin good friendship.
Leah: We're not going out yet. He just asked me to a party, and I agree to go.
Besides it's so awkward to go by yourself.
George: Well, it sounds like a date – and dating can easily lead to a romantic relationship.
Leah: Honestly, l'd like that. I like Andy, and dating is a great way to learn more about the opposite sex.
George: True, but you could get your heart broken. And as your older brother, I would hate to see that.
George, even if we do break up, I'll still learn from the experience.
Besides Andy isn't a player. I think it could potentially work out.
George: OK… but what if you go to different colleges?
Leah: I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. For now, I just want to have fun.
George: That sounds innocent enough, but do you know the kind of fun most boys have on their minds?
Leah: Oh, brother, I'm not that naive. Don't worry – I’ll be careful.
George: I hope so. I just want to protect my little sister.
go out with somebody 和異性交往
eg: Elliot and Jasmine have been going out for over a year. They're thinking about getting engaged.
eg: The couple started going out after they graduated from high school.
awkward adj. 尷尬的/不合宜的
eg: It would be awkward if I call my boss directly.
=> 如果我直接打電話給老板，會很不恰當。
eg: He seemed a little bit awkward when I talked to him.
=> 當我與他談話時，他好像有點不自在。
awkward adj. 奇怪的
eg: He stood in an awkward position.
=> 他的站姿很奇怪.
naive adj. 天真的/容易輕信別人的
eg: She was so naive to believe the con man(騙子).
eg: It was naive of you to think your proposal would be accepted immediately.
//== Chat room ==//
break up 男女朋友分手
=> 雙方的共識覺得兩個人在一起不合適
split up 離婚/分手
=> 通常用來表示離婚
dump v. 傾倒/拋棄
=> 一方覺得不合適要分手則為dump
dump the garbage 倒垃圾
20100319 Ready to Date (1)
Ready to Date?
Being ready to date involves more than just one's age
Dating is a wonderful way for two people to get to know each other. But even if you share an attraction, are you ready to be more than friends? Leah, a high school student, discusses this issue with George, her older brother.
Conversation A
George: Do you have any plans for Friday night?
Leah: I'm going to a party with this guy I know.
George: You two are just friends though, right?
Leah: Well, I do kind of have a crush on him.
George: Oh really? How do you know this guy?
Leah: He's my partner in biology class.
George: So … what do you see in him?
Leah: He's really easy-going. He has a great sense of humor. He always making me laugh.
George : But are you sure you're ready to be more than just friends with a guy?
Leah: Well, Mom and Dad said I could date when I'm 16!
George : I'm not talking about your age. If he keeps you from focusing on your studies, you won't get into a top university.
Leah: Trust me, Andy is not a slacker. He studies hard and wants to get into Harvard…and he motivates me to study harder too.
attract v.
attraction n. 吸引/吸引力
eg: The mutual attraction between the boy and the girl is obvious.
eg: What's the attraction of bungee jumping (高空彈跳)?
crush n. 迷戀/短暫的熱戀
have a crush on someone 對某人著迷/迷戀
eg: Tina had a crush on her math teacher when she was in junior high.
eg: Cathy's crush on the pop music idol only lasted for a few weeks.
=> Cathy對流行音樂偶像的迷戀只持續了幾個星期。
motivate v. 激發/刺激
eg: He was motivated by his teacher to become a writer.
motivate someone to do something 激發某人去做某事
Good commission can really motivate people to work harder for sales.
=> 豐厚的傭金真正地能激發員工努力業績。
easy-going 很好相處
slacker n. 敷衍取巧者
//== Chat room ==//
interested in 對一方感興趣
share an interest 對彼此有好感
fall in love 墜入愛網
matchmaker n. 媒人
blind date (別人代為安排的)男女初次會面
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
I do kind of have a crush on him.
have a crush on someone
=> feel attracted to someone
eg: My son has a crush on his schoolteacher.
eg: Martha had a crush on Elvis Presley when she was a teenager.
have a case on
= have a crush on someone
eg: Ever since Joanne went to camp with Nick, she has had a case on him.
eg: Fred always likes to be with Erica; I think he has a case on her.
Being ready to date involves more than just one's age
Dating is a wonderful way for two people to get to know each other. But even if you share an attraction, are you ready to be more than friends? Leah, a high school student, discusses this issue with George, her older brother.
Conversation A
George: Do you have any plans for Friday night?
Leah: I'm going to a party with this guy I know.
George: You two are just friends though, right?
Leah: Well, I do kind of have a crush on him.
George: Oh really? How do you know this guy?
Leah: He's my partner in biology class.
George: So … what do you see in him?
Leah: He's really easy-going. He has a great sense of humor. He always making me laugh.
George : But are you sure you're ready to be more than just friends with a guy?
Leah: Well, Mom and Dad said I could date when I'm 16!
George : I'm not talking about your age. If he keeps you from focusing on your studies, you won't get into a top university.
Leah: Trust me, Andy is not a slacker. He studies hard and wants to get into Harvard…and he motivates me to study harder too.
attract v.
attraction n. 吸引/吸引力
eg: The mutual attraction between the boy and the girl is obvious.
eg: What's the attraction of bungee jumping (高空彈跳)?
crush n. 迷戀/短暫的熱戀
have a crush on someone 對某人著迷/迷戀
eg: Tina had a crush on her math teacher when she was in junior high.
eg: Cathy's crush on the pop music idol only lasted for a few weeks.
=> Cathy對流行音樂偶像的迷戀只持續了幾個星期。
motivate v. 激發/刺激
eg: He was motivated by his teacher to become a writer.
motivate someone to do something 激發某人去做某事
Good commission can really motivate people to work harder for sales.
=> 豐厚的傭金真正地能激發員工努力業績。
easy-going 很好相處
slacker n. 敷衍取巧者
//== Chat room ==//
interested in 對一方感興趣
share an interest 對彼此有好感
fall in love 墜入愛網
matchmaker n. 媒人
blind date (別人代為安排的)男女初次會面
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
I do kind of have a crush on him.
have a crush on someone
=> feel attracted to someone
eg: My son has a crush on his schoolteacher.
eg: Martha had a crush on Elvis Presley when she was a teenager.
have a case on
= have a crush on someone
eg: Ever since Joanne went to camp with Nick, she has had a case on him.
eg: Fred always likes to be with Erica; I think he has a case on her.
20100322 Enjoying the Netherlands (1)
Enjoying the Netherlands
The Netherlands aims to please with art, tulips and cheese
The Netherlands beckons. What could be more tempting than enjoying friendly people and good food and gazing at fine art, windmills, and tulips in vibrant colors? Small towns call out to be explored, and quiet country lanes welcome all bicycles. Set foot in the Netherlands, and you will discover more than you imagined. What better place to start than Amsterdam? This world-class city hosts the Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum to mention a few places. The most popular tourist attraction in the city, the Anne Frank House is sobering.
Walk through tiny rooms, and continue up steep, narrow staircases as you imagine living in hiding in the house. The riveting displays capture the horrors of being Jewish in Europe before and during World War II. The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of the master artist's works. They are displayed chronologically, so people can see the changes in his techniques and color choices. In the Rijksmuseum, discover the Masterpieces collection with works by Dutch masters as well as furniture, pottery and statues.
set foot in 進入/踏進
eg: When you set foot in the garden, you'll be amazed by the beautiful landscape.
=> 當你一踏進這個花園，會因為這其中的美麗的造景而讚歎。
eg: The little girl refused to set foot in the movie theatre because she was afraid of the dark.
sober v. 使清醒
sobering adj. 使人警醒/嚴肅的
eg: Surviving such a serious accident is really a sobering experience.
=> 發生這麼大的意外而大難不死是讓人警覺的經驗。
eg: The sobering photos of how smoking damages people's lungs should motivate smokers to quit.
=> 這些抽煙如何損壞肺部令人警醒的照片應該能夠激發隱君子能戒煙。
rivet v. 集中目光/吸引
riveting adj. 吸引力的/引人注意的
eg: The riveting performance of the actor won him several awards.
=> 這位資深老演員吸引觀眾的表演讓他得了幾個項獎項。
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beckon 用點頭或招手打招呼
=> 一個好玩的地方可以beckon you:向你招手、邀請你造訪
beckon you 向你招手/請你造訪
beacon v. 燈塔/導航用的信號燈
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
This world-class city hosts the Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum to mention a few places.
=> There are more to see in Amsterdam besides Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
to mention a few places
=> What was just mention is just the small part of bigger list of the places
eg: Our travel plan includes visiting a zoo, a garden, and an art museum to name a few places
eg: I was in Europe last week and visited our branch offices in London, Paris, and Florence to name a few places.
The Netherlands aims to please with art, tulips and cheese
The Netherlands beckons. What could be more tempting than enjoying friendly people and good food and gazing at fine art, windmills, and tulips in vibrant colors? Small towns call out to be explored, and quiet country lanes welcome all bicycles. Set foot in the Netherlands, and you will discover more than you imagined. What better place to start than Amsterdam? This world-class city hosts the Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum to mention a few places. The most popular tourist attraction in the city, the Anne Frank House is sobering.
Walk through tiny rooms, and continue up steep, narrow staircases as you imagine living in hiding in the house. The riveting displays capture the horrors of being Jewish in Europe before and during World War II. The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of the master artist's works. They are displayed chronologically, so people can see the changes in his techniques and color choices. In the Rijksmuseum, discover the Masterpieces collection with works by Dutch masters as well as furniture, pottery and statues.
set foot in 進入/踏進
eg: When you set foot in the garden, you'll be amazed by the beautiful landscape.
=> 當你一踏進這個花園，會因為這其中的美麗的造景而讚歎。
eg: The little girl refused to set foot in the movie theatre because she was afraid of the dark.
sober v. 使清醒
sobering adj. 使人警醒/嚴肅的
eg: Surviving such a serious accident is really a sobering experience.
=> 發生這麼大的意外而大難不死是讓人警覺的經驗。
eg: The sobering photos of how smoking damages people's lungs should motivate smokers to quit.
=> 這些抽煙如何損壞肺部令人警醒的照片應該能夠激發隱君子能戒煙。
rivet v. 集中目光/吸引
riveting adj. 吸引力的/引人注意的
eg: The riveting performance of the actor won him several awards.
=> 這位資深老演員吸引觀眾的表演讓他得了幾個項獎項。
//== Chat room ==//
beckon 用點頭或招手打招呼
=> 一個好玩的地方可以beckon you:向你招手、邀請你造訪
beckon you 向你招手/請你造訪
beacon v. 燈塔/導航用的信號燈
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
This world-class city hosts the Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum to mention a few places.
=> There are more to see in Amsterdam besides Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
to mention a few places
=> What was just mention is just the small part of bigger list of the places
eg: Our travel plan includes visiting a zoo, a garden, and an art museum to name a few places
eg: I was in Europe last week and visited our branch offices in London, Paris, and Florence to name a few places.
2010年3月18日 星期四
20100318 20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Your Body and Health - Part 2 (2)
20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Your Body and Health - Part 2
16. Regular exercise can lower a woman's cancer risk - but only if she's getting enough sleep. The National Cancer Institute followed 5,968 women for almost 10 years, during which 604 of them developed some form of cancer. Women in the top half of physical activity levels showed an approximate 20 percent reduction in cancer risk compared to those who exercised less. For a segment of those women, sleeping less than seven hours per night had a decreased benefit to exercise. Their cancer risk was greater than those who exercised but slept more - but still lower than those
who exercised the least.
17. Foreign accent syndrome and exploding head syndrome are real (but very rare) medical conditions. The American Sleep Association explains that a person with exploding head syndrome experiences a loud, indecipherable noise that seems to originate from inside the head.
18. Walking against the wind, in the water, or while wearing a backpack burns about 50 more calories per hour than walking with no resistance. People who wear pedometers
also tend to burn more calories and lose more weight.
19. Germ-killing wipes can spread bacteria from one spot to another if you reuse them.
20. Facebook may be good for your health: Studies show that staying in touch with family and friends can ward off memory loss and help you live longer.
approximate adj. 大約的/大概的
eg: The approximate budget for the advertising campaign is $2 million.
這個廣告活動預算大約是2百萬美金。
eg: The approximate arrival time of the incoming flight is 5:30 pm.
這個路徑的班機到達的時間大約是5:30 pm。
seg- 切斷
segment n. 部分/片段
eg: People over the age of 50 make up the largest population segment of this country.
=> 這個國家人口最大的部分是在年齡超過50的人民。
eg: Only a short segment of the speech was recorded.
=> 這場演講只錄到了一小段。
indecipherable adj. 無法解釋的/無法辨識的
eg: The doctor's prescriptions were so indecipherable that the pharmacist had to call him to reconfirm.
=> 這位醫生的處方簽太難辨識,藥劑師還必須打電話跟他確認。
//== Chat room ==//
Regular exercise can lower a woman's risk of cancer 降低女性癌症的風險
lower v. 減低/降低
reduce v. 降低/減少
eg: reduce your grades 降低你的成績
deduct v. 減少
=> 通常用於金錢表示扣除
=> 每年報稅的時候，很多人都會列舉一些可以deduct(抵稅)的項目
reduction
deduction
16. Regular exercise can lower a woman's cancer risk - but only if she's getting enough sleep. The National Cancer Institute followed 5,968 women for almost 10 years, during which 604 of them developed some form of cancer. Women in the top half of physical activity levels showed an approximate 20 percent reduction in cancer risk compared to those who exercised less. For a segment of those women, sleeping less than seven hours per night had a decreased benefit to exercise. Their cancer risk was greater than those who exercised but slept more - but still lower than those
who exercised the least.
17. Foreign accent syndrome and exploding head syndrome are real (but very rare) medical conditions. The American Sleep Association explains that a person with exploding head syndrome experiences a loud, indecipherable noise that seems to originate from inside the head.
18. Walking against the wind, in the water, or while wearing a backpack burns about 50 more calories per hour than walking with no resistance. People who wear pedometers
also tend to burn more calories and lose more weight.
19. Germ-killing wipes can spread bacteria from one spot to another if you reuse them.
20. Facebook may be good for your health: Studies show that staying in touch with family and friends can ward off memory loss and help you live longer.
approximate adj. 大約的/大概的
eg: The approximate budget for the advertising campaign is $2 million.
這個廣告活動預算大約是2百萬美金。
eg: The approximate arrival time of the incoming flight is 5:30 pm.
這個路徑的班機到達的時間大約是5:30 pm。
seg- 切斷
segment n. 部分/片段
eg: People over the age of 50 make up the largest population segment of this country.
=> 這個國家人口最大的部分是在年齡超過50的人民。
eg: Only a short segment of the speech was recorded.
=> 這場演講只錄到了一小段。
indecipherable adj. 無法解釋的/無法辨識的
eg: The doctor's prescriptions were so indecipherable that the pharmacist had to call him to reconfirm.
=> 這位醫生的處方簽太難辨識,藥劑師還必須打電話跟他確認。
//== Chat room ==//
Regular exercise can lower a woman's risk of cancer 降低女性癌症的風險
lower v. 減低/降低
reduce v. 降低/減少
eg: reduce your grades 降低你的成績
deduct v. 減少
=> 通常用於金錢表示扣除
=> 每年報稅的時候，很多人都會列舉一些可以deduct(抵稅)的項目
reduction
deduction
2010年3月17日 星期三
20100317 20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Your Body and Health - Part 2
20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Your Body and Health - Part 2
More fascinating facts on nutrition, exercise and more
11. A 20-minute nap can improve your overall alertness, boost your mood, and increase productivity. William Anthony, co-author of The art of Napping at Work, says the post-nap boost can last for several hours. In addition, your heart may reap benefits from napping. In a six-year study of Greek adults, researchers found that men who took naps at least three times a week had a 37 percent lower risk of a heart-related death.
12. Rinsing your nose with salt water can help keep you healthy and ward off allergy symptoms. Nasal irrigation is a cheap and easy way to find relief if you have spring allergies, nasal congestion, stuffy noses or post-nasal drip, says Dr. Melissa Pynnonen, co-director of the Michigan Sinus Center and an assistant professor in the University of Michigan's department of otolaryngology.
13. Watching yourself run in a mirror can make a treadmill workout go by faster and feel easier.
14. Using a food diary can double a person's weight-loss efforts. Your food diary makes you accountable to yourself and provides you with clues on where the extra calories are sneaking in.
15. Third-hand smoke - the particles that cling to smokers' hair and clothing and linger in a room long after they've left - is a cancer risk to young children (and pets).
reap v. 收穫/收割/獲得
=> gather/collect from something that you invest/plant
eg: Jack reaped the rewards of good health by exercising persistently.
=> Jack從持續運動中獲得了健康。
eg: Bobby has been generous to all of his friends and now reaps the benefit when he needs help.
=> Bobby對朋友一直都很大方,當他需要幫助時，就獲得許多人的回饋。
eg: The farmer reaped the grain with machines.
農夫使用機器來收割穀物。
tread v. 踏/步行
mill n. 轉動用的裝置
treadmill n. 健身用的跑步機
eg: This type of treadmill can elevate or descend.
eg: Mom always watches TV when running on her treadmill.
linger v. 持續存留/徘迴
eg: The wonderful memory of the trip still lingers in my mind.
=> 旅行的美妙回憶仍然在我心中徘徊。
eg: The security guard were watching those guys who lingered around the building.
=> 警衛們監視在大廈附近徘徊的那些人。
rinse v. 涮/漱
allergy n. 【醫】過敏症
=> have allergy to something
nasal adj. 鼻的
=> if we talk about nasal, we talk about something has to do with nose
nasal irrigation 【醫】鼻沖洗(法)
nasal congestion 鼻塞
otolaryngology 耳鼻喉科
ward off 避開
workout n. 訓練/練習
//== Chat room ==//
A 20-minute nap can improve your overall alertness, boost your mood, and increase productivity.
=> 小睡二十分鐘可以增加你的警覺性、提振心情並且增加生產力
increase 增長/增加
improve 改善
boost 提高/增加
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Your food diary makes you accountable to yourself and provides you with clues on where the extra calories are sneaking in.
makes you accountable to something 使你對...負責
=> makes you responsible
hold one accountable
=> expect someone to be responsible in something
eg: Mary is Mrs. Jones' personal secretary; that makes Mary accountable to Mrs. Jones.
eg: Jeremy is the president of the student goverment; that makes him accountable to everyone in the school.
More fascinating facts on nutrition, exercise and more
11. A 20-minute nap can improve your overall alertness, boost your mood, and increase productivity. William Anthony, co-author of The art of Napping at Work, says the post-nap boost can last for several hours. In addition, your heart may reap benefits from napping. In a six-year study of Greek adults, researchers found that men who took naps at least three times a week had a 37 percent lower risk of a heart-related death.
12. Rinsing your nose with salt water can help keep you healthy and ward off allergy symptoms. Nasal irrigation is a cheap and easy way to find relief if you have spring allergies, nasal congestion, stuffy noses or post-nasal drip, says Dr. Melissa Pynnonen, co-director of the Michigan Sinus Center and an assistant professor in the University of Michigan's department of otolaryngology.
13. Watching yourself run in a mirror can make a treadmill workout go by faster and feel easier.
14. Using a food diary can double a person's weight-loss efforts. Your food diary makes you accountable to yourself and provides you with clues on where the extra calories are sneaking in.
15. Third-hand smoke - the particles that cling to smokers' hair and clothing and linger in a room long after they've left - is a cancer risk to young children (and pets).
reap v. 收穫/收割/獲得
=> gather/collect from something that you invest/plant
eg: Jack reaped the rewards of good health by exercising persistently.
=> Jack從持續運動中獲得了健康。
eg: Bobby has been generous to all of his friends and now reaps the benefit when he needs help.
=> Bobby對朋友一直都很大方,當他需要幫助時，就獲得許多人的回饋。
eg: The farmer reaped the grain with machines.
農夫使用機器來收割穀物。
tread v. 踏/步行
mill n. 轉動用的裝置
treadmill n. 健身用的跑步機
eg: This type of treadmill can elevate or descend.
eg: Mom always watches TV when running on her treadmill.
linger v. 持續存留/徘迴
eg: The wonderful memory of the trip still lingers in my mind.
=> 旅行的美妙回憶仍然在我心中徘徊。
eg: The security guard were watching those guys who lingered around the building.
=> 警衛們監視在大廈附近徘徊的那些人。
rinse v. 涮/漱
allergy n. 【醫】過敏症
=> have allergy to something
nasal adj. 鼻的
=> if we talk about nasal, we talk about something has to do with nose
nasal irrigation 【醫】鼻沖洗(法)
nasal congestion 鼻塞
otolaryngology 耳鼻喉科
ward off 避開
workout n. 訓練/練習
//== Chat room ==//
A 20-minute nap can improve your overall alertness, boost your mood, and increase productivity.
=> 小睡二十分鐘可以增加你的警覺性、提振心情並且增加生產力
increase 增長/增加
improve 改善
boost 提高/增加
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Your food diary makes you accountable to yourself and provides you with clues on where the extra calories are sneaking in.
makes you accountable to something 使你對...負責
=> makes you responsible
hold one accountable
=> expect someone to be responsible in something
eg: Mary is Mrs. Jones' personal secretary; that makes Mary accountable to Mrs. Jones.
eg: Jeremy is the president of the student goverment; that makes him accountable to everyone in the school.
2010年3月16日 星期二
20100316 The World's Deadliest Animals (1)
The World's Deadliest Animals
How do you choose the world's most dangerous animals?
Thousands of animals can kill humans. So which are the deadliest? Here are two ways to answer this question: Which animals have the deadliest poison? Many consider the golden poison-dart frog the most poisonous animal on Earth. Scientists have determined that two micrograms of its poison could kill a human. (The ink in a period weighs about six micrograms.) This 5-centimeter-long frog has enough poison to kill 10 to 20 people. Others regard the 5-meter-long box jellyfish as the most poisonous. In fact, its victims can die before they can get out of the water.
One of these jellyfish can kill 60 adults. Despite this, these jellyfish have only caused about 100 reported deaths in the last 100 years. Which animals cause the most deaths? Poisonous snakes like the Russell's viper and Indian cobra rank near the top of this list. Snakes kill at least 20,000 humans worldwide yearly. However, the mosquito, a more common creature, ranks number one. Mosquitoes carry and spread diseases to over 700 million people annually. As a result, mosquito bites lead to over 3 million human deaths per year. That makes the mosquito, by far, the world's deadliest animal.
deadly adj. 致命的/致死的
deadliest adj. 最致命的
eg: AIDS is one of the deadliest diseases known to mankind.
eg: The boxer's right straight punch is his deadliest tactic(招術).
poison n. 毒/有害之物
poisonous adj. 有毒的
eg: The soldiers had to wear masks to avoid inhaling(吸入) poisonous gas.
eg: Some poisonous chemicals were found in the waste water from the factory.
annual adj. 每年的/每年一次的
annually adv. 每年地/每年一次地
=> yearly
eg: The couple takes a vacation in Hawaii annually.
eg: The committee discusses their budget annually.
microgram n. 百萬分之一公克
box jellyfish 箱子水母(有毒的)
victim n. 犧牲者/遇難者
worldwide adj. 世界範圍的/遍及全球的
//== Chat room ==//
superlative adjective 最高級形容詞
comparative adjective 比較級形容詞
單音節形容詞+er => 比較級形容詞
單音節形容詞+est => 最高級形容詞
eg: great greatest greater (單音節)
more + 兩個音節以上的形容詞 => 比較級形容詞
most + 兩個音節以上的形容詞 => 最高級形容詞
eg: the most delicious
eg: the most beautiful
eg: more beautiful
字尾為y的兩個音節形容詞，轉換成比較級形容詞和最高級形容詞時，
去y分別加上ier及加上iest
friendly, pretty (字尾 Y)
eg: the prettiest prettier
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
...mosquito bites lead to over 3 million human deaths per year.
=> mosquito bites result in over 3 million human deaths per year.
lead
=> bring to a certain result
eg: Smoking leads to lung cancer and other health problems.
eg: Alice is not happy about her boyfriend, she doesn't believe the relationship will lead to marriage.
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lead
someone or something showing us the way
eg: A tour guide will lead us through the museum.
How do you choose the world's most dangerous animals?
Thousands of animals can kill humans. So which are the deadliest? Here are two ways to answer this question: Which animals have the deadliest poison? Many consider the golden poison-dart frog the most poisonous animal on Earth. Scientists have determined that two micrograms of its poison could kill a human. (The ink in a period weighs about six micrograms.) This 5-centimeter-long frog has enough poison to kill 10 to 20 people. Others regard the 5-meter-long box jellyfish as the most poisonous. In fact, its victims can die before they can get out of the water.
One of these jellyfish can kill 60 adults. Despite this, these jellyfish have only caused about 100 reported deaths in the last 100 years. Which animals cause the most deaths? Poisonous snakes like the Russell's viper and Indian cobra rank near the top of this list. Snakes kill at least 20,000 humans worldwide yearly. However, the mosquito, a more common creature, ranks number one. Mosquitoes carry and spread diseases to over 700 million people annually. As a result, mosquito bites lead to over 3 million human deaths per year. That makes the mosquito, by far, the world's deadliest animal.
deadly adj. 致命的/致死的
deadliest adj. 最致命的
eg: AIDS is one of the deadliest diseases known to mankind.
eg: The boxer's right straight punch is his deadliest tactic(招術).
poison n. 毒/有害之物
poisonous adj. 有毒的
eg: The soldiers had to wear masks to avoid inhaling(吸入) poisonous gas.
eg: Some poisonous chemicals were found in the waste water from the factory.
annual adj. 每年的/每年一次的
annually adv. 每年地/每年一次地
=> yearly
eg: The couple takes a vacation in Hawaii annually.
eg: The committee discusses their budget annually.
microgram n. 百萬分之一公克
box jellyfish 箱子水母(有毒的)
victim n. 犧牲者/遇難者
worldwide adj. 世界範圍的/遍及全球的
//== Chat room ==//
superlative adjective 最高級形容詞
comparative adjective 比較級形容詞
單音節形容詞+er => 比較級形容詞
單音節形容詞+est => 最高級形容詞
eg: great greatest greater (單音節)
more + 兩個音節以上的形容詞 => 比較級形容詞
most + 兩個音節以上的形容詞 => 最高級形容詞
eg: the most delicious
eg: the most beautiful
eg: more beautiful
字尾為y的兩個音節形容詞，轉換成比較級形容詞和最高級形容詞時，
去y分別加上ier及加上iest
friendly, pretty (字尾 Y)
eg: the prettiest prettier
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
...mosquito bites lead to over 3 million human deaths per year.
=> mosquito bites result in over 3 million human deaths per year.
lead
=> bring to a certain result
eg: Smoking leads to lung cancer and other health problems.
eg: Alice is not happy about her boyfriend, she doesn't believe the relationship will lead to marriage.
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lead
someone or something showing us the way
eg: A tour guide will lead us through the museum.
2010年3月15日 星期一
20100315 Transumerism - A New Consumer Experience(1)
Transumerism - A New Consumer Experience
Consumers become transumers to reduce the hassle of ownership
Purchasing and possessing things used to be the consumer's way of life. People looked for quality and durability in what they bought. But hurried, more mobile lives and a lagging global economy have helped usher in a new brand of consumers with different attitudes toward spending.
"Less about treasure and more about pleasure"
"Transumers," a term coined by business consulting agency Fitch in 2003, refers to consumers who are motivated by experiencing something rather than owning it. They would rather use things for a short while and then move on to something new,
and not deal with maintenance and repairs.
Leasing rather than owning
These days anything from designer handbags, clothes and jewelry to planes and luxury cars can be leased. The benefits include leasing items for a special event and then returning them without paying full price.
Selling and buying at auctions
Auction sites like eBay have made purchasing used belongings popular. Nowadays, before buying anything new, transumers consider how much they will get for an item when they're through with it.
Sharing rather than hoarding
Over 6 million people worldwide have discovered Freecycle, the online site where people offer and receive items for free! This lets transumers feel good about helping the environment and recycling. For transumers, their way of life means less clutter in the home and more cash in the pocket!
usher v. 引導/引領
usher in something 領進/引進...
=> signal the beginning of something new
eg: The factory's new owner wants to usher in the most advanced machines.
=> 這個工廠的 新老板想要引進最先進的機器。
eg: This scientist's findings ushered in a new era of biochemistry.
=> 這位科學家的發現開啟了生化科學的一個新紀元。
rent 租賃 (長短不拘)
lease v. 租賃 (較長期)
eg: lease an apartment 租公寓
eg: We decided to lease a car rather than buying one because it's more economical.
=> 我們決定要租車而不是買車，因為這樣比較經濟.
eg: Nick rented a tuxedo for this evening's banquet.
=> Nick租了一套燕尾服要參加今晚晚宴。
hoard v. 隱藏/囤積
eg: The merchants were sued for hoarding food after the flooding.
=> 這些商人因在水災後囤積糧食而被控告。
eg: In the classic novel A Christmas Carol, Mr. Scroage hoards his wealth all to himself.
=> 在經典小說小氣財神中，Scroage先生光為自己囤積了財富。
hassle n. 麻煩/困難/問題
durability n. 耐久性
=> the ability to last a long time
coin
=> make
repair v. 修理/修補
=> fix
auction n. 拍賣
clutter n. 凌亂
//== Chat room ==//
coin v. 製造錢幣
coin a word 製造出一個新的字
coin a phrase 製造出一個片語/使用雙關語
eg: Twenty local musicians have banded together to form a band.
pun n. 雙關語/俏皮話
two sides of the same coin 一體的兩面
//== More Information ==//
If you need it aut don't want to buy it, Don't worry - you can rent it! Today - you can lease almost anything. For example, "Wear Today, "Gone Tomorrow," is a designer clothing shop which rents a $495 Vera Wang dress for $49 a week. The latest in cell phones can be leased from Rentabile. Even pets can be rented for a day. Resort guests in Aspen Colorado need smiply contact the people at "Rent-a-Pet".
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Nowadays, before buying anything new, transumers consider
how much they will get for an item when they're through with it.
=> Nowadays, before buying anything new, transumers consider
how much they will get for an item when they're finished with it.
through
=> 本課課文的意思為finished
(1) 如果你想和朋友借書，但是你不知道他看完了沒，你可以問他
=> Are you through with the book?
(2) 如果你很不喜歡一個工作且想要辭職，你可以說
=> I'm through with this job!
========================================
through
=> going in and then out of something
eg: The train went through the tunnel.
Consumers become transumers to reduce the hassle of ownership
Purchasing and possessing things used to be the consumer's way of life. People looked for quality and durability in what they bought. But hurried, more mobile lives and a lagging global economy have helped usher in a new brand of consumers with different attitudes toward spending.
"Less about treasure and more about pleasure"
"Transumers," a term coined by business consulting agency Fitch in 2003, refers to consumers who are motivated by experiencing something rather than owning it. They would rather use things for a short while and then move on to something new,
and not deal with maintenance and repairs.
Leasing rather than owning
These days anything from designer handbags, clothes and jewelry to planes and luxury cars can be leased. The benefits include leasing items for a special event and then returning them without paying full price.
Selling and buying at auctions
Auction sites like eBay have made purchasing used belongings popular. Nowadays, before buying anything new, transumers consider how much they will get for an item when they're through with it.
Sharing rather than hoarding
Over 6 million people worldwide have discovered Freecycle, the online site where people offer and receive items for free! This lets transumers feel good about helping the environment and recycling. For transumers, their way of life means less clutter in the home and more cash in the pocket!
usher v. 引導/引領
usher in something 領進/引進...
=> signal the beginning of something new
eg: The factory's new owner wants to usher in the most advanced machines.
=> 這個工廠的 新老板想要引進最先進的機器。
eg: This scientist's findings ushered in a new era of biochemistry.
=> 這位科學家的發現開啟了生化科學的一個新紀元。
rent 租賃 (長短不拘)
lease v. 租賃 (較長期)
eg: lease an apartment 租公寓
eg: We decided to lease a car rather than buying one because it's more economical.
=> 我們決定要租車而不是買車，因為這樣比較經濟.
eg: Nick rented a tuxedo for this evening's banquet.
=> Nick租了一套燕尾服要參加今晚晚宴。
hoard v. 隱藏/囤積
eg: The merchants were sued for hoarding food after the flooding.
=> 這些商人因在水災後囤積糧食而被控告。
eg: In the classic novel A Christmas Carol, Mr. Scroage hoards his wealth all to himself.
=> 在經典小說小氣財神中，Scroage先生光為自己囤積了財富。
hassle n. 麻煩/困難/問題
durability n. 耐久性
=> the ability to last a long time
coin
=> make
repair v. 修理/修補
=> fix
auction n. 拍賣
clutter n. 凌亂
//== Chat room ==//
coin v. 製造錢幣
coin a word 製造出一個新的字
coin a phrase 製造出一個片語/使用雙關語
eg: Twenty local musicians have banded together to form a band.
pun n. 雙關語/俏皮話
two sides of the same coin 一體的兩面
//== More Information ==//
If you need it aut don't want to buy it, Don't worry - you can rent it! Today - you can lease almost anything. For example, "Wear Today, "Gone Tomorrow," is a designer clothing shop which rents a $495 Vera Wang dress for $49 a week. The latest in cell phones can be leased from Rentabile. Even pets can be rented for a day. Resort guests in Aspen Colorado need smiply contact the people at "Rent-a-Pet".
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Nowadays, before buying anything new, transumers consider
how much they will get for an item when they're through with it.
=> Nowadays, before buying anything new, transumers consider
how much they will get for an item when they're finished with it.
through
=> 本課課文的意思為finished
(1) 如果你想和朋友借書，但是你不知道他看完了沒，你可以問他
=> Are you through with the book?
(2) 如果你很不喜歡一個工作且想要辭職，你可以說
=> I'm through with this job!
========================================
through
=> going in and then out of something
eg: The train went through the tunnel.
2010年3月14日 星期日
20100313 The 2010 Winter Paralympics (2)
The 2010 Winter Paralympics
The Sports
The 10th Winter Paralympics last from March 12 to 21. During these 10 days, athletes will compete in five sports. Each sport has been adapted to fit the athlete's needs. For example, in the skiing events, a sit-ski was developed for athletes unable to stand. Athletes sit on a seat on one ski and use short poles to move and balance.
Skiers with limited eyesight use regular ski equipment but have another skier who guides them. Wheelchair curling was introduced as a Paralympic Sport in the 2006 Winter Paralympics. Athletes use their hands and poles, called delivery sticks, to position the 19.1-kg stones.
The athletes
The most inspiring element of the Paralympic Games is, without a doubt, the athletes themselves. They all have stories about overcoming physical challenges to excel in their sports. This coming week, extraordinary skills are sure to be displayed in Vancouver.
//== More Information==//
How do disabled people compete in the Paralympics? In the Biathlon for example, visually impaired athletes shoot at their targets by listening to sounds that direct them towards the bull's eye. In the ice-sledge hockey event, athletes sit on sledges with two sticks. One end of the sticks is used to move over the ice. The other end is used to pass and shoot the puck.
The Sports
The 10th Winter Paralympics last from March 12 to 21. During these 10 days, athletes will compete in five sports. Each sport has been adapted to fit the athlete's needs. For example, in the skiing events, a sit-ski was developed for athletes unable to stand. Athletes sit on a seat on one ski and use short poles to move and balance.
Skiers with limited eyesight use regular ski equipment but have another skier who guides them. Wheelchair curling was introduced as a Paralympic Sport in the 2006 Winter Paralympics. Athletes use their hands and poles, called delivery sticks, to position the 19.1-kg stones.
The athletes
The most inspiring element of the Paralympic Games is, without a doubt, the athletes themselves. They all have stories about overcoming physical challenges to excel in their sports. This coming week, extraordinary skills are sure to be displayed in Vancouver.
//== More Information==//
How do disabled people compete in the Paralympics? In the Biathlon for example, visually impaired athletes shoot at their targets by listening to sounds that direct them towards the bull's eye. In the ice-sledge hockey event, athletes sit on sledges with two sticks. One end of the sticks is used to move over the ice. The other end is used to pass and shoot the puck.
2010年3月12日 星期五
20100312 The 2010 Winter Paralympics (1)
The 2010 Winter Paralympics (2010年冬季殘障奧運)
Athletes show remarkable skill during the 10th Winter Paralympics
Today several hundred athletes from 40 countries gather in Vancouver, BC. Like the Olympic athletes that came in February, these athletes have trained intensely for this competition. In contrast to the Olympic athletes, these athletes are blind, can't walk, or have some other disability.
The preparations
Vancouver was announced the host city of the Olympics and Paralympics in July 2003. Canada has done many things to prepare for the Games since then.
Educational programs in Canadian schools were held in November 2009 during Paralympic School Week. Students fell in love with Sumi, the Paralympic mascot, on his school visits.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Website
It's the Real Deal features stories of athletes with disabilities. The Paralympic Torch Relay began on March 3 in Ottawa, Canada. Six hundred people carried the specially designed torch on its 10-day journey. Today that torch will light up the BC Place in Vancouver during the Opening Ceremony.
intensive adj. 加強的/密集的
intensively adv. 強烈地/集中地
eg: Our team worked intensively for the past week to meet the deadline.
eg: The city was bombed intensively and many were wounded.
contrast n. 相反/差別懸殊
dg: There's a distinct contrast between the styles of the two directors.
in contrast to something or someone 和某事或某人相反
eg: In contrast to her sister Laura, Vanessa is quite introverted(內向的).
dis- 沒有
disability n. 殘障/殘疾
eg: The boy suffers from a learning disability.
=> 這個男孩有著學習上的障礙。
eg: The girl with multiple disabilities writes with a sound-activated computer.
=> 這個犯有多重障礙的女生用聲控電腦來書寫。
announce v. 宣佈/發佈
mascot n. 吉祥物
torch n. 火炬
torch relay 火炬中轉
journey n. 旅程/行程
//== Chat room ==//
politically correct 政治正確
=> 每過這幾年流行politically correct的辭彙，
=> 字義上這些詞彙和政治沒有關係
=> 而是指對社會中的不同族群或是團體必須加以尊重
the handicapped n. 殘障者(帶有殘廢的涵義)
the disabled n. 殘疾/殘障
=> 現在最被接受的用法為the disabled
the physically challenged 肢體受挑戰的
=> 較有禮貌的方式稱呼殘障者
Athletes show remarkable skill during the 10th Winter Paralympics
Today several hundred athletes from 40 countries gather in Vancouver, BC. Like the Olympic athletes that came in February, these athletes have trained intensely for this competition. In contrast to the Olympic athletes, these athletes are blind, can't walk, or have some other disability.
The preparations
Vancouver was announced the host city of the Olympics and Paralympics in July 2003. Canada has done many things to prepare for the Games since then.
Educational programs in Canadian schools were held in November 2009 during Paralympic School Week. Students fell in love with Sumi, the Paralympic mascot, on his school visits.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Website
It's the Real Deal features stories of athletes with disabilities. The Paralympic Torch Relay began on March 3 in Ottawa, Canada. Six hundred people carried the specially designed torch on its 10-day journey. Today that torch will light up the BC Place in Vancouver during the Opening Ceremony.
intensive adj. 加強的/密集的
intensively adv. 強烈地/集中地
eg: Our team worked intensively for the past week to meet the deadline.
eg: The city was bombed intensively and many were wounded.
contrast n. 相反/差別懸殊
dg: There's a distinct contrast between the styles of the two directors.
in contrast to something or someone 和某事或某人相反
eg: In contrast to her sister Laura, Vanessa is quite introverted(內向的).
dis- 沒有
disability n. 殘障/殘疾
eg: The boy suffers from a learning disability.
=> 這個男孩有著學習上的障礙。
eg: The girl with multiple disabilities writes with a sound-activated computer.
=> 這個犯有多重障礙的女生用聲控電腦來書寫。
announce v. 宣佈/發佈
mascot n. 吉祥物
torch n. 火炬
torch relay 火炬中轉
journey n. 旅程/行程
//== Chat room ==//
politically correct 政治正確
=> 每過這幾年流行politically correct的辭彙，
=> 字義上這些詞彙和政治沒有關係
=> 而是指對社會中的不同族群或是團體必須加以尊重
the handicapped n. 殘障者(帶有殘廢的涵義)
the disabled n. 殘疾/殘障
=> 現在最被接受的用法為the disabled
the physically challenged 肢體受挑戰的
=> 較有禮貌的方式稱呼殘障者
2010年3月11日 星期四
20100311 America's Treasure Trove (2)
America's Treasure Trove:
Treasures
The National Mall in Washington, D.C., is home to 10 of the 19 museums. Here, you can visit the National Air and Space Museum and view aviation milestones such as the 1903 Wright Flyer, the first successful airplane. Then stroll over to the National Museum of Natural History and explore ancient life forms in Dinosaur Hall. While visiting, be dazzled by the Hope Diamond, the world's largest and most famous deep blue diamond. Next, head next door to the National Museum of American History and enjoy American pop culture icons like the loveable Kermit the Frog.
If Asian art piques your interest, be certain to take in the Freer and Sackler Galleries of Art. But that's not all. The reach of the invaluable Smithsonian extends beyond the National Mall. See over 2,000 animals at the National Zoo or
explore additional Smithsonian museums located in Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York City. The Smithsonian Institution even offers traveling exhibitions, allowing communities across America to enjoy artifacts, history and culture without leaving home. Today, the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution continues to diffuse knowlede through its fascinating exhibits and collections. And the best part? It won't cost you anything - museum admission is free!
milestone n. 里程碑/劃時代的事件
eg: The invention of the mobile phone was a major milestone in telecommunications.
eg: I consider studying abroad to be an important milestone in my life.
in- 否定
invaluable adj. 價值非凡的/寶貴的
eg: The experience of working under such a great CEO is invaluable.
eg: The famous artist's invaluable painting is carefully kept in a safe(保險庫).
renowned adj. 有名的/知名的
= famous
eg: The renowned scientist will be giving a speech tonight.
eg: The country is renowned for its movie industry.
world-renowned 世界有名的
= world-famous
National Mall 全國購物中心
stroll over 漫步
=> walk very casually
be dazzled
=> be amazed
pop culture 流行文化
=> popular culture
pique 刺激/激起(好奇心等)
//== Chat room ==//
the National Mall 國家廣場
Mall 大型購物中心
=> 一般提到的mall為大型購物中心
the food court 美食街
court 庭院/中庭
mall rat
=> 喜歡一天到晚在mall裡頭閒晃的年輕人
library rat
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
If Asian art piques your interest, be certain to take in the Freer and Sackler Galeries of Art.
take in
=> 本文章的意思: have a good and careful look at something
eg: Yvonne walked slowly through the park in order to take everything in.
eg: Amy likes to travel on her own so she can take in all the sights.
Treasures
The National Mall in Washington, D.C., is home to 10 of the 19 museums. Here, you can visit the National Air and Space Museum and view aviation milestones such as the 1903 Wright Flyer, the first successful airplane. Then stroll over to the National Museum of Natural History and explore ancient life forms in Dinosaur Hall. While visiting, be dazzled by the Hope Diamond, the world's largest and most famous deep blue diamond. Next, head next door to the National Museum of American History and enjoy American pop culture icons like the loveable Kermit the Frog.
If Asian art piques your interest, be certain to take in the Freer and Sackler Galleries of Art. But that's not all. The reach of the invaluable Smithsonian extends beyond the National Mall. See over 2,000 animals at the National Zoo or
explore additional Smithsonian museums located in Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York City. The Smithsonian Institution even offers traveling exhibitions, allowing communities across America to enjoy artifacts, history and culture without leaving home. Today, the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution continues to diffuse knowlede through its fascinating exhibits and collections. And the best part? It won't cost you anything - museum admission is free!
milestone n. 里程碑/劃時代的事件
eg: The invention of the mobile phone was a major milestone in telecommunications.
eg: I consider studying abroad to be an important milestone in my life.
in- 否定
invaluable adj. 價值非凡的/寶貴的
eg: The experience of working under such a great CEO is invaluable.
eg: The famous artist's invaluable painting is carefully kept in a safe(保險庫).
renowned adj. 有名的/知名的
= famous
eg: The renowned scientist will be giving a speech tonight.
eg: The country is renowned for its movie industry.
world-renowned 世界有名的
= world-famous
National Mall 全國購物中心
stroll over 漫步
=> walk very casually
be dazzled
=> be amazed
pop culture 流行文化
=> popular culture
pique 刺激/激起(好奇心等)
//== Chat room ==//
the National Mall 國家廣場
Mall 大型購物中心
=> 一般提到的mall為大型購物中心
the food court 美食街
court 庭院/中庭
mall rat
=> 喜歡一天到晚在mall裡頭閒晃的年輕人
library rat
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
If Asian art piques your interest, be certain to take in the Freer and Sackler Galeries of Art.
take in
=> 本文章的意思: have a good and careful look at something
eg: Yvonne walked slowly through the park in order to take everything in.
eg: Amy likes to travel on her own so she can take in all the sights.
2010年3月10日 星期三
20100310 America's Treasure Trove (1)
America's Treasure Trove: The Smithsonian Museums
Explore the world's largest museum complex
Have you ever wanted to learn about the complex life of ants or pondered the wonders of aviation and space travel? Or, maybe you find yourself intrigued by African art or ancient human civilization and culture. Believe it or not, you can investigate all of these things and more by visiting a Smithsonian museum.
Beginnings
The year was 1826 and James Smithson, a British scientist, named his nephew as beneficiary in his will. According to the will, if the nephew should die without heirs, the estate would go to the United States of America.
When the situation played out precisely this way years later, the Smithsonian Institution was created. Smithson specified that the establishment, which officially came into existenced on Aug. 10, 1846, was to exist "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." Since then, the Smithsonian has become the world's
largest museum complex and research organization, boasting 19 museums, nine research centers, and a zoo. These hold a collection of over 136 million artifacts and speciments. In 2008 alone, an impressive 25.2 million people visited Smithsonian museums.
ponder v. 深思/默想
=> think about
eg: Nathan has been pondering his next career move lately.
Nathan最近都在思考自己的事業下一部的發展。
ponder over / on something
eg: He took some time to ponder over how to respond to this situation.
=> 他花了一些時間來思考該如何回應這個狀況
bene- 好
-iary 人
beneficiary n. 受益人
eg: The chief beneficiary of the wealthy man's inheritance is his only son.
eg: Low-income families are the major beneficiaries of the new policy.
diffusion n. 散播/使普及
=> spread out
eg: The diffusion of the new technology makes communication much easier and faster.
=> 新科技的普及化使溝通更加快速。
eg: The Health Bureau anounced new regulations to stop the diffusion of this disease.
=> 健康局宣佈新的章程已停止這種疾病擴散。
treasure trove 埋藏物
aviation n. 航空學/航空/飛行
intrigue v. 激起...的好奇心
heir n. 繼承人/嗣子
heir to
eg: The young man is the heir to an oil fortune. One day, he will inherit billions of dollars.
eg: The royal couple has been married for 10 years but still have no heir to the throne(王位).
eg: Eric is the heir to this large estate in Wales.
play out 結束
=> develop all the way to an end
specify v. 具體指定/詳細指明/明確說明
=> state/describe something very clearly/exactly
specimen n. 樣品/樣本
=> example
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complex adj. 錯綜複雜的
the world's largest museum complex
=> 這裡的complex指綜合建築就像apartment complex
=> The Smithsonian Museums是全世界最大的建築群
apartment complex
=> many interconnect buildings that make up the complex
complex n. 情結
eg: inferiority complex 自悲感
eg: Oedipus Complex 戀母情結
=> Oedipus是希臘神話中的悲劇人物，
=> 在不知情的情況下和他母親結婚生子，最後產生悲劇
//== More Information ==//
The first major movie ever to be filmed in the Smithsonian was the recently released Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. A variety of the Smithsonian museums were used for filming bringing to life such objects as a giant 5-ton. tyrannosaurusrex. Also, female aviation pioneer Amelia Earharts bright red Lockheed Vega airplane was featured, as was Dorothy's famous ruby slippers from the film The Wizard of Oz.
Explore the world's largest museum complex
Have you ever wanted to learn about the complex life of ants or pondered the wonders of aviation and space travel? Or, maybe you find yourself intrigued by African art or ancient human civilization and culture. Believe it or not, you can investigate all of these things and more by visiting a Smithsonian museum.
Beginnings
The year was 1826 and James Smithson, a British scientist, named his nephew as beneficiary in his will. According to the will, if the nephew should die without heirs, the estate would go to the United States of America.
When the situation played out precisely this way years later, the Smithsonian Institution was created. Smithson specified that the establishment, which officially came into existenced on Aug. 10, 1846, was to exist "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." Since then, the Smithsonian has become the world's
largest museum complex and research organization, boasting 19 museums, nine research centers, and a zoo. These hold a collection of over 136 million artifacts and speciments. In 2008 alone, an impressive 25.2 million people visited Smithsonian museums.
ponder v. 深思/默想
=> think about
eg: Nathan has been pondering his next career move lately.
Nathan最近都在思考自己的事業下一部的發展。
ponder over / on something
eg: He took some time to ponder over how to respond to this situation.
=> 他花了一些時間來思考該如何回應這個狀況
bene- 好
-iary 人
beneficiary n. 受益人
eg: The chief beneficiary of the wealthy man's inheritance is his only son.
eg: Low-income families are the major beneficiaries of the new policy.
diffusion n. 散播/使普及
=> spread out
eg: The diffusion of the new technology makes communication much easier and faster.
=> 新科技的普及化使溝通更加快速。
eg: The Health Bureau anounced new regulations to stop the diffusion of this disease.
=> 健康局宣佈新的章程已停止這種疾病擴散。
treasure trove 埋藏物
aviation n. 航空學/航空/飛行
intrigue v. 激起...的好奇心
heir n. 繼承人/嗣子
heir to
eg: The young man is the heir to an oil fortune. One day, he will inherit billions of dollars.
eg: The royal couple has been married for 10 years but still have no heir to the throne(王位).
eg: Eric is the heir to this large estate in Wales.
play out 結束
=> develop all the way to an end
specify v. 具體指定/詳細指明/明確說明
=> state/describe something very clearly/exactly
specimen n. 樣品/樣本
=> example
//== Chat room ==//
complex adj. 錯綜複雜的
the world's largest museum complex
=> 這裡的complex指綜合建築就像apartment complex
=> The Smithsonian Museums是全世界最大的建築群
apartment complex
=> many interconnect buildings that make up the complex
complex n. 情結
eg: inferiority complex 自悲感
eg: Oedipus Complex 戀母情結
=> Oedipus是希臘神話中的悲劇人物，
=> 在不知情的情況下和他母親結婚生子，最後產生悲劇
//== More Information ==//
The first major movie ever to be filmed in the Smithsonian was the recently released Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. A variety of the Smithsonian museums were used for filming bringing to life such objects as a giant 5-ton. tyrannosaurusrex. Also, female aviation pioneer Amelia Earharts bright red Lockheed Vega airplane was featured, as was Dorothy's famous ruby slippers from the film The Wizard of Oz.
2010年3月9日 星期二
20100309 Making Movie Magic (2)
Making Movie Magic
SC: How important are visual effects to movies today? How important is it that effects look real of believable?
JH: Visual effects have made their way into nearly every feature film you see in theaters. A lot of people think visual effects are only used in the mega blockbusters with robots and explosions. But one great adage or saying of the business is that the best visual effect is the one you can't see. If you can't tell that something is a visual effect, then we've done our job well. Even movies without
very obvious effects are still loaded with effects.
JH: This could mean changing the color of the sky to a more beautiful color or making an actress look 10 years younger or 10 pounds skinnier.
SC: What do you think are the best visual effects scenes of all time?
JH: People say this industry was born with Star Wars. But besides that I would say scenes in the first Jurassic Park film. The scene where T-Rex attacks the Jeep is so frighteningly real; it looks real even 20 ears later. It looked so convincing that as a kid, the only thing you could think of was "Wow, that's a scary dinosaur."
explosion n. 爆炸/爆破
eg: The explosion of the chemical plant left many casualties and severe damage.
eg: The explosion scene in the movie was carefully calculated by professionals(專業人員).
be loaded with something 充滿某種事物
=> contains a lot of something
eg: This book is loaded with professional terms that are so hard to read and understand.
loaded adj. 很有錢的
eg: He's loaded. Let him pay if he wants to.
convince v. 說服
convincing adj. 令人信服的/具有說服力的
=> cause you to believe something very strongly
eg: The evidence the police collected at the crime scene is very convincing.
feature film
=> a specific type of film
mega
=> huge
blockbuster n. 一種破壞性特強的炸彈
//== Chat room ==//
在美國去戲劇院看表演要穿著正式的服裝，但是去電影院穿著休閒服裝即可。
cinema 電影院
= movie theater 電影院
the theater 戲劇院
=> the opera house
=> the place where you see a live performance or play
=> 在theater加上the，則此時的意思可能指的是戲劇院
eg: I'm going to the theater. 我要去看戲.
movie tickets 電影票
theater tickets 戲劇院的票
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What do you think are the best visual effects scenes of all time?
=> Of all teh visual effects scenes that have even been created, what do you think are the best ones?
of all time
=> from the very beginning when something started until now
eg: Casablanca is the best romantic movie of all time.
eg: Who is the most influential person of all time?
SC: How important are visual effects to movies today? How important is it that effects look real of believable?
JH: Visual effects have made their way into nearly every feature film you see in theaters. A lot of people think visual effects are only used in the mega blockbusters with robots and explosions. But one great adage or saying of the business is that the best visual effect is the one you can't see. If you can't tell that something is a visual effect, then we've done our job well. Even movies without
very obvious effects are still loaded with effects.
JH: This could mean changing the color of the sky to a more beautiful color or making an actress look 10 years younger or 10 pounds skinnier.
SC: What do you think are the best visual effects scenes of all time?
JH: People say this industry was born with Star Wars. But besides that I would say scenes in the first Jurassic Park film. The scene where T-Rex attacks the Jeep is so frighteningly real; it looks real even 20 ears later. It looked so convincing that as a kid, the only thing you could think of was "Wow, that's a scary dinosaur."
explosion n. 爆炸/爆破
eg: The explosion of the chemical plant left many casualties and severe damage.
eg: The explosion scene in the movie was carefully calculated by professionals(專業人員).
be loaded with something 充滿某種事物
=> contains a lot of something
eg: This book is loaded with professional terms that are so hard to read and understand.
loaded adj. 很有錢的
eg: He's loaded. Let him pay if he wants to.
convince v. 說服
convincing adj. 令人信服的/具有說服力的
=> cause you to believe something very strongly
eg: The evidence the police collected at the crime scene is very convincing.
feature film
=> a specific type of film
mega
=> huge
blockbuster n. 一種破壞性特強的炸彈
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在美國去戲劇院看表演要穿著正式的服裝，但是去電影院穿著休閒服裝即可。
cinema 電影院
= movie theater 電影院
the theater 戲劇院
=> the opera house
=> the place where you see a live performance or play
=> 在theater加上the，則此時的意思可能指的是戲劇院
eg: I'm going to the theater. 我要去看戲.
movie tickets 電影票
theater tickets 戲劇院的票
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
What do you think are the best visual effects scenes of all time?
=> Of all teh visual effects scenes that have even been created, what do you think are the best ones?
of all time
=> from the very beginning when something started until now
eg: Casablanca is the best romantic movie of all time.
eg: Who is the most influential person of all time?
2010年3月8日 星期一
20100308 Making Movie Magic (1)
Making Movie Magic
Go behind the scenes and see how things are really done
SC: What does a visual effects supervisor do?
JH: I work with a team of visual effects artists to create things that aren't real for the movie or television screen. We use a combination of artistic techniques, from the classic skills of drawing and painting to modern techniques of computer animation and 3D.
SC: What is a favorite visual effect scene that you personally worked on? How did it work?
JH: My favorite scene would have to be from my most recent project, the movie 2012.
It features the White House getting wiped out by a giant wave and crushed by an aircraft carrier. The first thing we did was to work with the director to creatively meet his vision so we knew what he was expecting to see. We had to establish a general timing and composition of the shot. Where should the camera be? How big should the White House be? How quickly should the wave approach? We also tried to establish the mood. Is it really dark and gloomy, or should it feel lighter and less foreboding?
visual effect 視覺效果
eg: Special visual effects made the images of the movie very colorful.
sound effect 音效
eg: Many sound effects are created with simple tools.
wipe out 消滅/徹底毀滅
eg: The military base was totally wiped out by continual bombing.
eg: The police announced that they had successfully wiped out mob power in the city.
compose v. 構成/組成
composition n. 構成/構圖/成分
eg: The composition(構圖) of the painting is well-balanced.
eg: The lab technicians are examining the composition(成分) of the unknown substance.
gloomy adj. 陰暗的/陰沈的
artistic adj. 藝術的/美術的/唯美(主義)的
animation n. 動畫
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behind the scenes 在幕後
behind the scenes 不公開的/秘密的/暗地裡進行的
eg: behind-the-scenes negotiations 幕後的協商
working behind the scenes 在幕後工作
=> work away from the public view
make a scene 在公共場合引起別人的注意即當眾大鬧
=> draw attention to yourself by making a exciting emotional display in public
eg: Don't make a scene. 不要丟人現眼
//== More Information ==//
There is actually a big difference between special effects and visual effects. Special effects are done live on stage when filming a scene. They could be anything from explosions to glass breaking. Visual effects, however, are done after a scene is filmed, mainly through computer graphics. Visual effects could also mean filming different elements of explosions and fire separately and then putting them back together later.
Go behind the scenes and see how things are really done
SC: What does a visual effects supervisor do?
JH: I work with a team of visual effects artists to create things that aren't real for the movie or television screen. We use a combination of artistic techniques, from the classic skills of drawing and painting to modern techniques of computer animation and 3D.
SC: What is a favorite visual effect scene that you personally worked on? How did it work?
JH: My favorite scene would have to be from my most recent project, the movie 2012.
It features the White House getting wiped out by a giant wave and crushed by an aircraft carrier. The first thing we did was to work with the director to creatively meet his vision so we knew what he was expecting to see. We had to establish a general timing and composition of the shot. Where should the camera be? How big should the White House be? How quickly should the wave approach? We also tried to establish the mood. Is it really dark and gloomy, or should it feel lighter and less foreboding?
visual effect 視覺效果
eg: Special visual effects made the images of the movie very colorful.
sound effect 音效
eg: Many sound effects are created with simple tools.
wipe out 消滅/徹底毀滅
eg: The military base was totally wiped out by continual bombing.
eg: The police announced that they had successfully wiped out mob power in the city.
compose v. 構成/組成
composition n. 構成/構圖/成分
eg: The composition(構圖) of the painting is well-balanced.
eg: The lab technicians are examining the composition(成分) of the unknown substance.
gloomy adj. 陰暗的/陰沈的
artistic adj. 藝術的/美術的/唯美(主義)的
animation n. 動畫
//== Chat room ==//
behind the scenes 在幕後
behind the scenes 不公開的/秘密的/暗地裡進行的
eg: behind-the-scenes negotiations 幕後的協商
working behind the scenes 在幕後工作
=> work away from the public view
make a scene 在公共場合引起別人的注意即當眾大鬧
=> draw attention to yourself by making a exciting emotional display in public
eg: Don't make a scene. 不要丟人現眼
//== More Information ==//
There is actually a big difference between special effects and visual effects. Special effects are done live on stage when filming a scene. They could be anything from explosions to glass breaking. Visual effects, however, are done after a scene is filmed, mainly through computer graphics. Visual effects could also mean filming different elements of explosions and fire separately and then putting them back together later.
20100308 The World's Artist: Michelangelo (2)
The World's Artist: Michelangelo
His famous works
Growing up during the Renaissance, Michelangelo was influenced by many great artists and works of art. Soon he was creating his own art, and by 16, he had finished his first two sculptures. By25, Michelangelo had completed what some call the world's greatest sculpture, the Pieta. The statue of Mary holding her dead son Jesus amazed everyone because of Mary's emotionless expression. This was the only sculpture ever signed by the artist.
In 1501 Michelangelo began his next masterpiece, a statue of the Bible hero David. People marveled at the 5.17-meter statue because the human form was extremely lifelike. Due to Michelangel's fame, Pope julius II selected him to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Beginning in 1508, Michelangelo spent the next four years painting from a high, wooden platform. When he had finished, over 300 figures covered the chapel ceiling! Artists today still get inspiration from Michelangelo, the man many call the world's greatest artist.
work of art 藝術品/精心的創作
eg: The museum has many works of art from the Impressionists(印象派藝術家).
eg: "The Starry Night" (星空) is one of Van Gogh's most praised works of art.
eg: This beautiful diamond necklace is really a work of art.
statue n. 雕塑/雕像
eg: the Statue of Liberty 自由女神像
eg: The statue of the couple's beloved dog reminds them of him.
=> 這對夫婦'的愛犬的雕像讓他們睹物思人。
eg: A statue honoring the brave fireman was erected(樹立) in his town.
lifelike adj. 栩栩如生的
eg: A lifelike portrait of the president was hung on the wall of his office.
eg: These lifelike glass grapes make people want to touch them.
Pope Julius II 朱利葉斯教皇II
Sistine Chapel 西斯汀教堂
His famous works
Growing up during the Renaissance, Michelangelo was influenced by many great artists and works of art. Soon he was creating his own art, and by 16, he had finished his first two sculptures. By25, Michelangelo had completed what some call the world's greatest sculpture, the Pieta. The statue of Mary holding her dead son Jesus amazed everyone because of Mary's emotionless expression. This was the only sculpture ever signed by the artist.
In 1501 Michelangelo began his next masterpiece, a statue of the Bible hero David. People marveled at the 5.17-meter statue because the human form was extremely lifelike. Due to Michelangel's fame, Pope julius II selected him to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Beginning in 1508, Michelangelo spent the next four years painting from a high, wooden platform. When he had finished, over 300 figures covered the chapel ceiling! Artists today still get inspiration from Michelangelo, the man many call the world's greatest artist.
work of art 藝術品/精心的創作
eg: The museum has many works of art from the Impressionists(印象派藝術家).
eg: "The Starry Night" (星空) is one of Van Gogh's most praised works of art.
eg: This beautiful diamond necklace is really a work of art.
statue n. 雕塑/雕像
eg: the Statue of Liberty 自由女神像
eg: The statue of the couple's beloved dog reminds them of him.
=> 這對夫婦'的愛犬的雕像讓他們睹物思人。
eg: A statue honoring the brave fireman was erected(樹立) in his town.
lifelike adj. 栩栩如生的
eg: A lifelike portrait of the president was hung on the wall of his office.
eg: These lifelike glass grapes make people want to touch them.
Pope Julius II 朱利葉斯教皇II
Sistine Chapel 西斯汀教堂
2010年3月5日 星期五
20100305 The World's Artist Michelangelo (1)
The World's Artist: Michelangelo
Discover one of the greatest artists of all time
One look at Michelangelo's masterpieces reveals why he became a world-famous artist. During his lifetime, he mastered painting, writing poetry, designing buildings and making sculptures. Michelangelo was truly a one-of-a-kind artist.
His early years
When Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy, in 1475, his mother was in poor health. For that reason he was sent to live with a stonecutter's family. There, the young child first learned to love cutting large pieces of stone into shapes.
Michelangelo later returned to live with his father in Florence. His father soon realized how intelligent the boy was and sent him away to school. Michelangelo,
though, wasn't very interested in school and spent much more time drawing than studying. An art student that he knew convinced him to study the art of painting. But this angered his father, who wanted him to become a successful businessman or merchant. However, at 13 Michelangelo became an apprentice to a famous painter.
Discover one of the greatest artists of all time
One look at Michelangelo's masterpieces reveals why he became a world-famous artist. During his lifetime, he mastered painting, writing poetry, designing buildings and making sculptures. Michelangelo was truly a one-of-a-kind artist.
His early years
When Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy, in 1475, his mother was in poor health. For that reason he was sent to live with a stonecutter's family. There, the young child first learned to love cutting large pieces of stone into shapes.
Michelangelo later returned to live with his father in Florence. His father soon realized how intelligent the boy was and sent him away to school. Michelangelo,
though, wasn't very interested in school and spent much more time drawing than studying. An art student that he knew convinced him to study the art of painting. But this angered his father, who wanted him to become a successful businessman or merchant. However, at 13 Michelangelo became an apprentice to a famous painter.
20100304 The Art of Appeciating Art (2)
The Art of Appeciating Art
The Mona Lisa
Take, for example, the most famous painting in the world - the Mona Lisa in the Louvre in Paris. People from all over the world throng to see her, take her picture and move on. Knowing more about her can help people appreciate her more. Painted over four years by Leonardo da Vinci beginning in 1502, she is thought to be Lisa Gherardini, a businessman's wife. To paint her, da Vinci used the sfumato technique, a time-consuming method that requires the artist to layer tiny dots of associated colors.
The finished work gives the appearance of having no lines. And then there is her smile. In the 1500s, women in Portraits were not to smile widely nor look too serious, The mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa suits the culture perfectly. And it makes people wonder what she is smiling about. Eugene Delacroix, a 19th century French painter declared. "A picture is nothing but a bridge between the soul of the artist and that of the spectator." We should take time to cross that bridge.
throng v. 蜂擁而至/群集
=> move in a large group, come with excitement to see something
throng to do something 蜂擁而至去做某事
eg: Thousands of fans thronged to watch Michael Jackson's film.
=> 成千的歌迷蜂擁著要去看Michael Jackson的電影。
throng v. 擠滿
eg: The small town was thronged with tourists during the weekends.
在週末期間，小鎮擠滿了觀光客。
consume v. 消耗
time-consuming adj. 耗時的/費時的
eg: Coaching a football team (訓練足球隊) is a time-consuming task.
eg: Collecting all the required data for the research is incredibly time-consuming.
declare v. 宣告/宣佈/表示
eg: The congressman declared his support for the proposal.
eg: He declared his innocence throughout his trial.
eg: The country had no other choice but to declare war(宣戰) on their enemy.
Mona Lisa 蒙娜麗莎
Louvre n. 羅浮宮(法國藝術博物館)
mysterious adj. 神祕的/不可思議的
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portrait n. 肖像/肖像畫
=> 蒙娜麗莎就是一幅肖像畫，廣義來講portrait也可以指一個人或是一群人的相片
=> portrait也可以指人物的描寫，可以用電影或是書來呈現
eg: family portrait 全家福的照片
self portait
biography n. 傳記
=> 一本關於某個人物的書也可以叫做biography
The Mona Lisa
Take, for example, the most famous painting in the world - the Mona Lisa in the Louvre in Paris. People from all over the world throng to see her, take her picture and move on. Knowing more about her can help people appreciate her more. Painted over four years by Leonardo da Vinci beginning in 1502, she is thought to be Lisa Gherardini, a businessman's wife. To paint her, da Vinci used the sfumato technique, a time-consuming method that requires the artist to layer tiny dots of associated colors.
The finished work gives the appearance of having no lines. And then there is her smile. In the 1500s, women in Portraits were not to smile widely nor look too serious, The mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa suits the culture perfectly. And it makes people wonder what she is smiling about. Eugene Delacroix, a 19th century French painter declared. "A picture is nothing but a bridge between the soul of the artist and that of the spectator." We should take time to cross that bridge.
throng v. 蜂擁而至/群集
=> move in a large group, come with excitement to see something
throng to do something 蜂擁而至去做某事
eg: Thousands of fans thronged to watch Michael Jackson's film.
=> 成千的歌迷蜂擁著要去看Michael Jackson的電影。
throng v. 擠滿
eg: The small town was thronged with tourists during the weekends.
在週末期間，小鎮擠滿了觀光客。
consume v. 消耗
time-consuming adj. 耗時的/費時的
eg: Coaching a football team (訓練足球隊) is a time-consuming task.
eg: Collecting all the required data for the research is incredibly time-consuming.
declare v. 宣告/宣佈/表示
eg: The congressman declared his support for the proposal.
eg: He declared his innocence throughout his trial.
eg: The country had no other choice but to declare war(宣戰) on their enemy.
Mona Lisa 蒙娜麗莎
Louvre n. 羅浮宮(法國藝術博物館)
mysterious adj. 神祕的/不可思議的
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portrait n. 肖像/肖像畫
=> 蒙娜麗莎就是一幅肖像畫，廣義來講portrait也可以指一個人或是一群人的相片
=> portrait也可以指人物的描寫，可以用電影或是書來呈現
eg: family portrait 全家福的照片
self portait
biography n. 傳記
=> 一本關於某個人物的書也可以叫做biography
2010年3月3日 星期三
20100303 The Art of Appeciating Art (1)
The Art of Appreciating Art
How can one really appreciate art?
Perhaps you're planning a trip to France or Italy. Besides admiring the fantastic architecture and eating outstanding food, you plan to see some fine art. But how do you really appreciate it and understand what you're seeing?
Before you go
Do your homework. Find out the stories behind some of the great paintings you plan to see. Learn about some of the details the artist inserted to make the painting unique or special. Find out about the artist and what the culture was like during that period of time.
Maybe even read about some of the painting techniques used. All this will help you appreciate what you're seeing.
When you're there
Enjoy the piece of art. Stand in awe in front of it. Don't just take a photo and move on to the next painting, drawing or sculpture. Really look at it; study it from different angles. What emotions do you see? What colors are used? How do those colors create the mood of the picture?
outstanding adj. 傑出的/卓越的
=> unusual excellent or uniquely excellent
eg: The actress' outstanding performance won her much praise from the critics.
eg: The outstanding research team won the Nobel Prize.
insert v. 放進/添加/增添
=> put something into/inside something else
eg: The writer decided to insert an extra chapter at the end of the novel to make it more complete.
eg: The illustrator(插畫家) inserted a rainbow in the background of the page.
move on v. 前進/往前走
=> leave the place where you have been
eg: The security guard instructed the crowd to move on without stopping at the exit.
move on v. 做新的事情/做新的改變
eg: After working as an assistant for 2 years, Susan thinks it's time to move on to somthing more challenging.
=> Susan擔任助理已經2年了，她覺得應該是去做更加富挑戰性的事。
fine art 藝術(指繪畫、雕塑、建築、詩歌、音樂等)/(總稱)美術作品
awe n. 敬畏/畏怯
=> a feeling of wonder or amazement
//== Chat room ==//
technique n. 專門技巧/專門技術
medium 素材
=> 用於美術，指的是畫家用的素材，像是水彩、油畫、蠟筆
genre n. 藝術的類型
abstract art 抽象藝術
=> 抽象藝術即是藝術中的genre
beret n. (法國)貝雷帽(畫家戴的帽子)
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Stand in awe in front of it.
in awe 肅然起敬
=> have strong feelings of respect and wonder
=> because you have just seen or experienced something really amazing, beautiful or great
eg: I was in awe after watching my friend eat eighty dumplings within 30 minutes.
eg: The pianist left the audience in awe of his outstanding performance.
How can one really appreciate art?
Perhaps you're planning a trip to France or Italy. Besides admiring the fantastic architecture and eating outstanding food, you plan to see some fine art. But how do you really appreciate it and understand what you're seeing?
Before you go
Do your homework. Find out the stories behind some of the great paintings you plan to see. Learn about some of the details the artist inserted to make the painting unique or special. Find out about the artist and what the culture was like during that period of time.
Maybe even read about some of the painting techniques used. All this will help you appreciate what you're seeing.
When you're there
Enjoy the piece of art. Stand in awe in front of it. Don't just take a photo and move on to the next painting, drawing or sculpture. Really look at it; study it from different angles. What emotions do you see? What colors are used? How do those colors create the mood of the picture?
outstanding adj. 傑出的/卓越的
=> unusual excellent or uniquely excellent
eg: The actress' outstanding performance won her much praise from the critics.
eg: The outstanding research team won the Nobel Prize.
insert v. 放進/添加/增添
=> put something into/inside something else
eg: The writer decided to insert an extra chapter at the end of the novel to make it more complete.
eg: The illustrator(插畫家) inserted a rainbow in the background of the page.
move on v. 前進/往前走
=> leave the place where you have been
eg: The security guard instructed the crowd to move on without stopping at the exit.
move on v. 做新的事情/做新的改變
eg: After working as an assistant for 2 years, Susan thinks it's time to move on to somthing more challenging.
=> Susan擔任助理已經2年了，她覺得應該是去做更加富挑戰性的事。
fine art 藝術(指繪畫、雕塑、建築、詩歌、音樂等)/(總稱)美術作品
awe n. 敬畏/畏怯
=> a feeling of wonder or amazement
//== Chat room ==//
technique n. 專門技巧/專門技術
medium 素材
=> 用於美術，指的是畫家用的素材，像是水彩、油畫、蠟筆
genre n. 藝術的類型
abstract art 抽象藝術
=> 抽象藝術即是藝術中的genre
beret n. (法國)貝雷帽(畫家戴的帽子)
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Stand in awe in front of it.
in awe 肅然起敬
=> have strong feelings of respect and wonder
=> because you have just seen or experienced something really amazing, beautiful or great
eg: I was in awe after watching my friend eat eighty dumplings within 30 minutes.
eg: The pianist left the audience in awe of his outstanding performance.
20100302 Garbage Patch Expedition Finds Plastic Everywhere (2)
"Garbage Patch" Expedition Finds Plastic Everywhere
"Every day, every night, we'd pull up samples and pour the water through a sieve. It would be completely clogged with tiny pieces of plastic," said Margy Gassel, a research scientist with the California Environmental Protection Agency. "It was so disturbing." The research was the most extensive look yet at the garbage patch, a coliection of mostly plastic debris located 1,000 miles north of Hawaii. The bobbing debris field, where currents swirl everything from discarded fishing line to plastic bottles into one souply mess, was discovered in the mid-1990s. The garbage patch is emerging as a major international environmental concern.
Not only do its plastics pose a potential chemical threat, but birds, sea turtles and other marine life die when they eat or become entangled in floating plastic. Invasive species such as crabs, barnacles and other marine life also can attach themselves to it and float across the globe. Mary Crowley, who co-founded Project Kaisei, said time is of the essence. "The floating pieces of plastic - large and small - are like a spreading cancer on the ocean," she said. "It's impossible for me to think of what the ocean might be like in another 30 years if we don't change."
clog v. 塞滿/阻塞
clog clogged clogged clogging
be clogged with something 塞滿...
eg: The pipes are clogged with fallen leaves.
=> 水管裡塞滿了落葉。
eg: Freeways in L.A. are always clogged with traffic during rush hour.
swirl v. 打轉/使捲曲
eg: The water rapids swirled violently and sent the raft downstream.
=> 急流猛烈地打旋，把木筏沖向下流。
eg: Snowflakes swirled in the brisk wind as we were driving through the wilderness.
=> 當我們開車經過荒野時，寒風中雪花從空中紛飛而下。
entangle v. 使捲入/使陷入/使糾纏
eg: The swordfish got entangled in the fishing net.
eg: The bear got entangled by the trap set by the hunters.
=> 這隻熊陷入了獵人所設的陷井中。
The governor was entangled in the political scandal.
=> 州長被捲入了這個政治醜聞中。
sieve n. 篩子/篩網
barnacle n. 黑雁
time is of the essence 時間是非常重要的
=> Time is the most important thing in order to gain success.
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conjunction 連接詞
not only A, but also B
=>不僅A...,也是B
eg: Not only does the library have books, but it also has magazines.
=> not only放在句首時，需要採用倒裝句
both A and B
=> A和B兩者都是
eg: The library has both books and magazines.
either A or B
eg: Either go to another library or buy a magazine at the store.
neither A nor B
=> A和B兩者都不是
eg: You can neither smoke nor eat in this library.
"Every day, every night, we'd pull up samples and pour the water through a sieve. It would be completely clogged with tiny pieces of plastic," said Margy Gassel, a research scientist with the California Environmental Protection Agency. "It was so disturbing." The research was the most extensive look yet at the garbage patch, a coliection of mostly plastic debris located 1,000 miles north of Hawaii. The bobbing debris field, where currents swirl everything from discarded fishing line to plastic bottles into one souply mess, was discovered in the mid-1990s. The garbage patch is emerging as a major international environmental concern.
Not only do its plastics pose a potential chemical threat, but birds, sea turtles and other marine life die when they eat or become entangled in floating plastic. Invasive species such as crabs, barnacles and other marine life also can attach themselves to it and float across the globe. Mary Crowley, who co-founded Project Kaisei, said time is of the essence. "The floating pieces of plastic - large and small - are like a spreading cancer on the ocean," she said. "It's impossible for me to think of what the ocean might be like in another 30 years if we don't change."
clog v. 塞滿/阻塞
clog clogged clogged clogging
be clogged with something 塞滿...
eg: The pipes are clogged with fallen leaves.
=> 水管裡塞滿了落葉。
eg: Freeways in L.A. are always clogged with traffic during rush hour.
swirl v. 打轉/使捲曲
eg: The water rapids swirled violently and sent the raft downstream.
=> 急流猛烈地打旋，把木筏沖向下流。
eg: Snowflakes swirled in the brisk wind as we were driving through the wilderness.
=> 當我們開車經過荒野時，寒風中雪花從空中紛飛而下。
entangle v. 使捲入/使陷入/使糾纏
eg: The swordfish got entangled in the fishing net.
eg: The bear got entangled by the trap set by the hunters.
=> 這隻熊陷入了獵人所設的陷井中。
The governor was entangled in the political scandal.
=> 州長被捲入了這個政治醜聞中。
sieve n. 篩子/篩網
barnacle n. 黑雁
time is of the essence 時間是非常重要的
=> Time is the most important thing in order to gain success.
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conjunction 連接詞
not only A, but also B
=>不僅A...,也是B
eg: Not only does the library have books, but it also has magazines.
=> not only放在句首時，需要採用倒裝句
both A and B
=> A和B兩者都是
eg: The library has both books and magazines.
either A or B
eg: Either go to another library or buy a magazine at the store.
neither A nor B
=> A和B兩者都不是
eg: You can neither smoke nor eat in this library.
2010年3月1日 星期一
2010301 Garbage Patch Expedition Finds Plastic Everywhere (1)
"Garbage Patch" Expedition Finds Plastic Everywhere
Scientists believe the trash washes down from places such as the San Francisco Bay Area or Japan
Scientists who returned to the San Francisco Bay area this week after an expedition to the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" brought piles of plastic debris they pulled out of the ocean. But what alarmed them most, they said, was the nearly inconceivable amount of tiny, confetti-like pieces of broken plastic. They took hundreds of water samples between the Farallon Islands and the notorious garbage patch 1,000 miles west of California. And every one had tiny bits of plastic floating in it. And the closer they sailed to the garbage patch, which some researchers have estimated to be twice the size of Texas, the more plastic pieces per gallon they found.
"Marine debris is the new man-made epidemic. It's that serious, said Andrea Neal, principal investigator on the Kaisei, a research ship on the trip. Neal said crews on the three-week voyage discovered tiny jellyfish eating bits of the plastic debris. The jellyfish are, in turn, eaten by fish like salmon or tuna, which people eat. Because the plastic pieces contain toxic chemicals, state toxicologists have taken hundreds of the objects, along with more than 300 fish, to an environmental chemistry lab in Berkeley. They want to see if any chemicals are moving up the food chain.
inconceivable adj. 令人無法想像的/不可思議的
=> hard to imagine or almost impossibe to even think of
eg: It is inconceivable that their new product could be so popular in such a short time!
eg: She really dislikes her job. But quitting is inconceivable.
notorious adj. 惡名昭彰的/聲名狼藉的
=> famous for bad reason
eg: He is one of the most notorious bank robbers in the country.
eg: The credit card company is notorious for having an unreasonably high interest rate.
eg: a notorious criminal
epidemic n. 氾濫的現象/問題
=> often refer to disease
eg: Due to the unemployment epidemic, thousands of people are without a job.
=> 由於失業現象越演越盛，上千人都沒有工作。
epidemic n. 傳染病
eg: The flu epidemic caused many schools to close temporarily.
=> 流感的大勢流行造成許多學校臨時地停課。
expedition
=> a journey with a purpose/mission
debris n. 垃圾
=> little pieces of something that has broken or been destoryed
confetti-like 像五彩碎紙
toxicologist n. 毒物學家/毒理學家
jellyfish n. 水母/海蜇
tuna n. 鮪
toxic adj. 有毒的
=> poisonous
//== Chat room ==//
trip n. 旅行/遠足
=> 可用於為工作而外出
eg: shopping trip 出門購物
eg: make a trip to the bathroom 上洗手間
expedition n. 遠征隊/探險隊/考察隊
=> 通常用於探險、作戰或為特殊目的所做的遠征/出征
=> 為了某個特別的目的所做的旅遊都可以叫做expedition
eg: shopping expedition 專門去購物旅行
trek n. 艱難的旅行(尤其是用步行的方式所做的探險)
safari n. 狩獵的遠征
=> 像是非洲的狩獵探險
voyage n. 航海/航行
=> 通常用於航海或是航空
//== More Information ==//
According to Answers com, about 20% of the Pacific Garbage Patch's garbage comes from ships. A typical passenger cruise ship, for example, produces over eight tons of solid waste weekly, much of it ending up in the water. It takes about five years for air and water currents to carry debris from the west coast of North America to the garbage patch, while garbage from Asia's east coast takes about a year.
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
The jellyfish are, in turn, eaten by fish like salmon or tuna, which people eat.
=> A piece of trash are first eaten by jellyfish. The jellyfish are then eaten by fish like salmon or tuna.
in turn
=> and then, or next in order
eg: After the bread is removed from the oven, it is, in turn, placed in a cool dry place.
eg: The goal of this project is to train twelve teachers. Each teacher will, in turn, go and train twelve other new teachers.
in turn 輪流
=> one by one
eg: Each student, in turn, gave a report to the whole class.
Scientists believe the trash washes down from places such as the San Francisco Bay Area or Japan
Scientists who returned to the San Francisco Bay area this week after an expedition to the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" brought piles of plastic debris they pulled out of the ocean. But what alarmed them most, they said, was the nearly inconceivable amount of tiny, confetti-like pieces of broken plastic. They took hundreds of water samples between the Farallon Islands and the notorious garbage patch 1,000 miles west of California. And every one had tiny bits of plastic floating in it. And the closer they sailed to the garbage patch, which some researchers have estimated to be twice the size of Texas, the more plastic pieces per gallon they found.
"Marine debris is the new man-made epidemic. It's that serious, said Andrea Neal, principal investigator on the Kaisei, a research ship on the trip. Neal said crews on the three-week voyage discovered tiny jellyfish eating bits of the plastic debris. The jellyfish are, in turn, eaten by fish like salmon or tuna, which people eat. Because the plastic pieces contain toxic chemicals, state toxicologists have taken hundreds of the objects, along with more than 300 fish, to an environmental chemistry lab in Berkeley. They want to see if any chemicals are moving up the food chain.
inconceivable adj. 令人無法想像的/不可思議的
=> hard to imagine or almost impossibe to even think of
eg: It is inconceivable that their new product could be so popular in such a short time!
eg: She really dislikes her job. But quitting is inconceivable.
notorious adj. 惡名昭彰的/聲名狼藉的
=> famous for bad reason
eg: He is one of the most notorious bank robbers in the country.
eg: The credit card company is notorious for having an unreasonably high interest rate.
eg: a notorious criminal
epidemic n. 氾濫的現象/問題
=> often refer to disease
eg: Due to the unemployment epidemic, thousands of people are without a job.
=> 由於失業現象越演越盛，上千人都沒有工作。
epidemic n. 傳染病
eg: The flu epidemic caused many schools to close temporarily.
=> 流感的大勢流行造成許多學校臨時地停課。
expedition
=> a journey with a purpose/mission
debris n. 垃圾
=> little pieces of something that has broken or been destoryed
confetti-like 像五彩碎紙
toxicologist n. 毒物學家/毒理學家
jellyfish n. 水母/海蜇
tuna n. 鮪
toxic adj. 有毒的
=> poisonous
//== Chat room ==//
trip n. 旅行/遠足
=> 可用於為工作而外出
eg: shopping trip 出門購物
eg: make a trip to the bathroom 上洗手間
expedition n. 遠征隊/探險隊/考察隊
=> 通常用於探險、作戰或為特殊目的所做的遠征/出征
=> 為了某個特別的目的所做的旅遊都可以叫做expedition
eg: shopping expedition 專門去購物旅行
trek n. 艱難的旅行(尤其是用步行的方式所做的探險)
safari n. 狩獵的遠征
=> 像是非洲的狩獵探險
voyage n. 航海/航行
=> 通常用於航海或是航空
//== More Information ==//
According to Answers com, about 20% of the Pacific Garbage Patch's garbage comes from ships. A typical passenger cruise ship, for example, produces over eight tons of solid waste weekly, much of it ending up in the water. It takes about five years for air and water currents to carry debris from the west coast of North America to the garbage patch, while garbage from Asia's east coast takes about a year.
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
The jellyfish are, in turn, eaten by fish like salmon or tuna, which people eat.
=> A piece of trash are first eaten by jellyfish. The jellyfish are then eaten by fish like salmon or tuna.
in turn
=> and then, or next in order
eg: After the bread is removed from the oven, it is, in turn, placed in a cool dry place.
eg: The goal of this project is to train twelve teachers. Each teacher will, in turn, go and train twelve other new teachers.
in turn 輪流
=> one by one
eg: Each student, in turn, gave a report to the whole class.
20100226 Enjoying Being 18 (1)
Enjoying Being 18
The most blissful thing for me is my friendships
Adjusting to life in America is a hard process. Two difficulties international students face are the language barrier and emotional frustration. Always having to face language barriers, cultural differences and social isolation, many students might crash emotionally. For me, I look at it as a chance to learn and grow. As I am living with a bunch of Americans, I need to adjust to some things. Living in the dormitory is an interesting experience that most freshmen go through, and things can get pretty crazy. Americans love playing loud music in their rooms, sometimes blasting it 'til midnight.
They also aren't aware of using others' belongings. In the beginning, I was surprised to find my roommate's friends sitting on my bed and using my desk. Sometimes they even used my: things withoug giving me a heads-up. Many small things in daily life, which in Chinese culture are considered impolite, do not matter to them. It has been a big adjustment, but I have learned how to communicate with them about my feelings. Surprisingly, they respect me, I think living in the dorm is a great way to learn more about American freshman life and make new friends as well.
barrier n. 障礙,阻礙
eg: Despite the language barrier, the two foreign students became close friends.
eg: His poor health condition is a great barrier for him to finish school.
blast v. 轟然作響
eg: The neighbor is always blasting music from his apartment late at night.
eg: The driver blasted the horn trying to warn the car in front of him.
heads-up 事先知會
eg: The secretary gave my department a heads-up about tomorrow's inspection.
eg: Someone should have given us a heads-up
about the change in schedule.
The most blissful thing for me is my friendships
Adjusting to life in America is a hard process. Two difficulties international students face are the language barrier and emotional frustration. Always having to face language barriers, cultural differences and social isolation, many students might crash emotionally. For me, I look at it as a chance to learn and grow. As I am living with a bunch of Americans, I need to adjust to some things. Living in the dormitory is an interesting experience that most freshmen go through, and things can get pretty crazy. Americans love playing loud music in their rooms, sometimes blasting it 'til midnight.
They also aren't aware of using others' belongings. In the beginning, I was surprised to find my roommate's friends sitting on my bed and using my desk. Sometimes they even used my: things withoug giving me a heads-up. Many small things in daily life, which in Chinese culture are considered impolite, do not matter to them. It has been a big adjustment, but I have learned how to communicate with them about my feelings. Surprisingly, they respect me, I think living in the dorm is a great way to learn more about American freshman life and make new friends as well.
barrier n. 障礙,阻礙
eg: Despite the language barrier, the two foreign students became close friends.
eg: His poor health condition is a great barrier for him to finish school.
blast v. 轟然作響
eg: The neighbor is always blasting music from his apartment late at night.
eg: The driver blasted the horn trying to warn the car in front of him.
heads-up 事先知會
eg: The secretary gave my department a heads-up about tomorrow's inspection.
eg: Someone should have given us a heads-up
about the change in schedule.
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