English Shots｜旅遊・職場英文

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Vocabulary 學習單字：
✦ Allegations - (noun) Critics argue that TikTok's practices amount to an infringement on free speech and privacy rights.
批評者認為TikTok的做法構成對言論自由和隱私權的侵犯。
✦ Censorship - (noun) Instances of censorship on the TikTok platform have raised concerns about the protection of free speech.
TikTok平台上的審查事件引起了對言論自由保護的擔憂。
✦ Surveillance - (noun)  Critics point to TikTok's surveillance practices as a violation of user privacy rights.
批評者指出TikTok的監視做法違反了用戶隱私權。
✦ Transparency - (noun) TikTok has emphasized its commitment to transparency and data privacy in response to the allegations.
TikTok在回應指控時強調其對透明度和數據隱私的承諾。

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✦ Eerily (adverb)以奇怪或可怕的方式 in a strange or frightening manner
Example: The abandoned house looked eerily quiet in the moonlight. 月光下，廢棄的房子看起來顯得奇怪地安靜。
 
✦ Quasi-dystopian (adjective): resembling a dystopia, a society characterized by oppression and misery, but not entirely fitting that description
類似反烏托邦，即一個以壓迫和痛苦為特徵的社會，但不完全符合該描述
Example: The film painted a quasi-dystopian future where technology controlled every aspect of life.這部電影描繪了一個類似反烏托邦的未來，科技控制了生活的方方面面。
 
✦ Backlash (noun): a strong negative reaction, especially by a large number of people, against something
對某事物的強烈負面反應，尤其是大量人群的反應
Example: The company faced a backlash after releasing the controversial advertisement.該公司在發布具爭議性的廣告後受到了反應。
 
✦ Flirtatious (adjective): behaving in a playful or sexually suggestive way
以俏皮或具有性暗示的方式行事
 Example: She gave him a flirtatious smile across the room.她對著房間對面的他送了一個挑逗的微笑。
 
✦ Insinuate (verb): to suggest or hint at something, usually in an indirect or covert manner
暗示或間接地暗示某事物
Example: He insinuated that he knew more than he was letting on.他暗示他知道的比他透露的要多。
 
✦ Biases (noun): prejudices in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
偏見，偏愛或反對某事物、人或群體的偏見
Example: The study aimed to uncover any biases in the hiring process.這項研究旨在揭示招聘過程中的任何偏見。
 
✦ Departing (adjective): leaving or about to leave a place or job
離開或即將離開某個地方或工作
Example: The departing employee left behind a farewell note for their colleagues.離職的員工為同事留下了一張告別便條。
 
✦ Priorities (noun): the things that are regarded as more important than others
被認為比其他事物更重要的事物
Example: She needed to reassess her priorities after starting a new job.她在開始新工作後需要重新評估她的優先事項。
 
✦ Shiny (adjective): attractive or exciting in appearance, but often lacking substance
外觀吸引人或令人興奮，但通常缺乏實質
Example: The new gadget looked shiny, but it didn't offer much functionality.這個新的小玩意看起來很亮，但功能不多。
 
✦ Integration (noun): the act of combining or incorporating things into a unified whole
將事物結合或整合成一個統一整體的行為
Example: The integration of new technology into the classroom improved the learning experience for students.將新技術整合到課堂中提高了學生的學習體驗。

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Vocabulary 學習單字：
✦ Drag Queen(noun)變裝皇后 - A performer, typically a man, who dresses in women's clothes and often acts with exaggerated femininity.
✦ Lip-syncing(noun)假唱，對口型 - Moving the lips in synchronization with a recorded song or soundtrack.
✦ Presidential Office(noun)總統府 - The official office of the president, where state affairs are conducted.
✦ Outgoing(adjective)外向的 - Referring to a person who is leaving a particular position or office.
✦ Vibrant(adjective)充滿活力 - Full of energy and enthusiasm.
✦ Tribute (noun)表示敬意的行為 - An act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
✦ Spectacle(noun)精彩的表演 - A visually striking performance or display.
✦ Symbolic(adjective)象徵性的 - Serving as a symbol, representing something deeper.
✦ Cultural Moment (noun)與文化有關的 - An event or period significant in cultural or societal terms.
✦ LGBTQ+ (noun)多元性別 - An acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and others.
♡L-Lesbiche 女同性戀
♡G-Gay 男同性戀
♡B-bisessuali 雙性戀
♡T-Transgender跨性別者
♡Q-Queer 酷兒

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Vocabulary 學習單字：
✦ Unparalleled (adjective) - Unequalled; having no equal.
- 無與倫比的；無比的
The beauty of the sunset over the ocean was unparalleled. (海上夕陽的美麗無與倫比。)
 
✦ Whopping (adjective) - Extremely large; enormous.
- 非常大的；巨大的
She received a whopping bonus for her exceptional performance. (她因表現優異而獲得了一筆巨額獎金。)
 
✦ Diligently (adverb) - With steady, earnest, and energetic effort.
- 用穩定、認真和有活力的努力
The students diligently studied for their exams. (學生們努力學習準備考試。)
 
✦ Mishandling (noun) - The incorrect or careless handling of something, often resulting in damage or loss.
- 不正確或粗心地處理某事，通常導致損壞或損失
The mishandling of sensitive information led to a security breach. (對敏感信息的處理不當導致了安全漏洞。)
 
✦ Marvel (noun) - A wonderful or astonishing person, thing, or event.
- 一個奇妙或驚人的人、事或事件
The Grand Canyon is a marvel of nature. (大峽谷是大自然的奇跡。)

✦ Norm (noun) - A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.
- 標準或模式，尤其是社會行為的典型或預期的樣式
Punctuality is the norm in this company. (守時是這家公司的標準。)
 
✦ Flawless (adjective) - Without any mistakes or imperfections; perfect.
- 沒有任何錯誤或瑕疵的；完美的
Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. (她的表演無懈可擊，贏得了全場起立鼓掌。)
 
✦ Marvel (noun) - A wonderful or astonishing person, thing, or event.
- 一個奇妙或驚人的人、事或事件
The internet is a marvel of modern technology. (互聯網是現代技術的奇跡。)
 
✦ Myth (noun) - A widely held but false belief or idea.
- 一個廣泛流行但虛假的信念或想法
The belief that carrots improve eyesight is a myth. (紅蘿蔔有助於改善視力是一個虛假的想法。)
 
✦ Unwavering (adjective) - Steady or resolute; not wavering.
- 穩定的或堅決的；不動搖的
Despite facing numerous challenges, his commitment to his goals remained unwavering. (儘管面臨著眾多挑戰，他對目標的承諾始終堅定不移。)
 

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Vocabulary 學習單字：
✦ embarking (verb) - Beginning or starting on a journey or venture.
出發 (動詞) - 開始或著手進行一段旅程或冒險。
✦ captivating (adjective) - Attracting and holding the attention or interest of others; fascinating or enchanting.
迷人的 (形容詞) - 吸引並保持他人注意或興趣的；迷人的或迷人的。
✦ allegations (noun) - Assertions or accusations made without proof.
指控 (名詞) - 沒有證據的斷言或指責。
✦ controversy (noun) - A prolonged public dispute or debate, often involving differing viewpoints.
爭議 (名詞) - 一場長期的公開爭執或辯論，通常涉及不同的觀點。
✦ intrigue (noun) - A secret or underhanded scheme or plot; the quality of being fascinating or captivating.
陰謀 (名詞) - 一個秘密或不誠實的計劃或陰謀；迷人或迷人的品質。
✦ defamation (noun) - The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements.
誹謗 (名詞) - 通過發表虛假言論損害某人聲譽的行為。
✦ sleeper hit (noun) - A product or production that becomes unexpectedly successful after a period of slow initial sales or limited attention.
潛力爆款 (名詞) - 在一段時間內銷量緩慢或受到有限關注後突然成功的產品或製作。
✦ indelible (adjective) - Not able to be forgotten or removed; permanent or lasting.
難以磨滅的 (形容詞) - 不能被遺忘或去除的；永久的或持久的。
✦ stalker (noun) - A person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention.
騷擾者 (名詞) - 一個不受歡迎且沉迷於對某人進行騷擾或迫害的人。
✦ implications (noun) - The conclusions that can be drawn from something, often suggesting a particular course of action or interpretation.
暗示 (名詞) - 可以從某事物中得出的結論，通常暗示特定的行動或解釋。

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✦ Subscription: A payment made regularly to receive a service or access to content over a period of time.
訂閱：定期支付以在一段時間內接收服務或訪問內容的費用。
✦ Hike: An increase, especially in price.
調漲：特別是價格上的增加。
✦ Streaming: The continuous transmission of audio or video files over the internet for immediate playback.
流媒體：持續通過互聯網傳輸音頻或視頻文件以進行即時播放。
✦ Bump: A small increase or rise.
漲幅：小幅增加或上漲。
✦ Competitors: Rival companies or organizations competing for the same market or resources.
競爭對手：爭奪相同市場或資源的競爭對手公司或組織。
✦ Licensing: The process of granting someone permission to use or reproduce a piece of intellectual property, such as copyrighted material.
授權：授予他人使用或再製知識產權作品（如受版權保護的材料）的許可的過程。
✦ Inflation: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.
通脹：商品和服務的一般價格水平上升的速度，侵蝕購買力。
✦ Investing: Allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating profit or benefit in the future.
投資：分配資源，通常是金錢，期望未來獲得利潤或收益。
✦ Original content: Creative works produced by a specific entity, such as movies, TV shows, or music, that are exclusive to that entity's platform.
原創內容：由特定實體生產的創意作品，如電影、電視節目或音樂，僅限於該實體的平台。
✦ Adaptive streaming: A technology that adjusts the quality of streaming video based on the available bandwidth and device capabilities.
適應性流媒體：一種根據可用帶寬和設備功能調整流媒體視頻質量的技術。
✦ Innovation: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or technologies that lead to significant changes or improvements.
創新：引入新思想、方法或技術，導致重大變化或改進。
✦ Value proposition: The unique combination of benefits that a product or service offers to customers, making it desirable and worth the cost.
價值主張：產品或服務提供給客戶的獨特利益組合，使其具有吸引力並值得成本。
✦ Consumer: A person who purchases goods or services for personal use.
消費者：為個人使用購買商品或服務的人。
✦ Cancellation: The act of terminating or ending a subscription or agreement.
取消：終止或結束訂閱或協議的行為。
✦ Proposed: Suggested or planned for consideration or discussion.
提議：建議或計劃供考慮或討論。
✦ Market dynamics: The forces and factors that influence the behavior of buyers and sellers in a market.
市場動態：影響市場買賣雙方行為的力量和因素。
✦ Consumer behavior: The study of how individuals, groups, and organizations select, purchase, and use goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants.
消費者行為：研究個人、群體和組織如何選擇、購買和使用商品和服務滿足其需求和欲望的行為。
✦ Revenue: The total income generated by a business from its operations.
收入：企業從其運營中產生的總收入。
✦ Monetization: The process of converting assets or activities into revenue.
貨幣化：將資產或活動轉換為收入的過程。
✦ Feedback: Information provided about reactions to a product, service, or experience, often used for improvement or adjustment.
反饋：有關對產品、服務或經驗的反應所提供的信息，通常用於改進或調整。

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Vocabulary 學習單字：

✦ Skimming 盜取
- The act of taking a small amount of money, usually without permission, from a larger amount.
✦ Encounter 不期而遇
- A meeting, especially one that is unexpected or problematic.
✦ Phenom 體育奇才
- An exceptionally talented or outstanding person, especially in sports.
✦ Allegedly 涉嫌地
- Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof yet.
✦ Integrity 誠實
- The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
✦ Poise 沉著
- Graceful and elegant composure, especially under pressure.
✦ Transparency 透明
- The quality of being open, honest, and easily understood.
✦ Trust 相信
- Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
✦ Protocols 禮節
- A set of rules or guidelines for conducting a particular activity or process.
✦ Accountability 問責
- The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

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✦ Phenom 傑出的人 - An exceptionally talented or outstanding person, especially in sports.
✦ Whirlwind 旋風 - A situation or period of intense activity, excitement, or confusion.
✦ Adorable 可愛的 - Delightful, charming, or cute.
✦ Stir 混合 - A state of excitement or activity.
✦ Dedication 奉獻 - The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.
✦ Admiration 欽佩 - Respect and warm approval.
✦ Enthusiasts 熱衷於…的人 - People who are highly interested and passionate about a particular subject or activity.
✦ Charming 有魅力的 - Pleasant or attractive in character or manner.
✦ Humble 謙虛的 - Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
✦ Inspire 激勵 - To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
 
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✦ DALI cargo ship 達利號貨輪 (撞毀凱伊橋)
✦ Francis Scott Key Bridge 法蘭西斯·史考特·基大橋
✦ Apostleship of the Sea 向船員傳教的教會
✦ apostle 使徒
✦ crew member 船員
✦ Sri Lanka 斯里蘭卡
✦ Yemen coast 葉門海岸
✦ Port of Baltimore 巴爾的摩港
✦ dignity 尊嚴
✦ resilience 恢復力/彈性
✦ solidarity 團結一致

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日全食的英文又稱「total solar eclipse」，根據臺北市立天文科學教育館解釋，
今年地球有2次日食、2次月食，很可惜的是台灣民眾都無法親眼目睹，
「臺北時間4月8日23時42分至4月9日4時53分將發生日全食，日食全程歷時5小時11分，最大食分1.0565，
全食歷時4分28.1秒，全食帶寬197.5公里」。


Vocabulary 學習單字：
 
✦ Spectacle - An impressive or remarkable display.
✦ Celestial - Pertaining to the sky or outer space.
✦ Awe-inspiring - Evoking a feeling of reverence, admiration, or wonder.
✦ Twilight - The soft, diffused light occurring at dawn and dusk.
✦ Alignment - Arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
✦ Ethereal - Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
✦ Corona - The outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, visible during a total solar eclipse.
✦ Phenomenon - A fact or event that can be observed and studied.
✦ Ballet - A highly formalized artistic dance.
✦ Spectator - A person who watches an event, especially a sports event or a performance.

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