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ICRT BreakDown episodes

June 12, 2023 邊開車邊充電？購買電動車的最佳時機？// ft. 兼叔、阿宏〈Car 浮浪〉

Tim and Paz talk with 兼叔 and 阿宏, hosts of the Car 浮浪 podcast, about charging electric vehicles (EVs). What are the advantages and disadvantages? Some may not be on your radar yet! Find out if tire kicker, go the extra mile, AI, and autonomous driving are cat’s meows or pet peeves!

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Outlet 充電插座( n.)

A major challenge of owning an EV in Taiwan is finding an electrical outlet where the car can be charged.

Emission 排放(n.)

Reducing carbon emissions by increasing the use of EVs is a long-term goal of the government.

Infrastructure 基礎建設(n.)

EVs, whose batteries make them much heavier than gas-fueled cars, have a bigger impact on infrastructure such as roads and bridges.

Swap 交換(n.)

There's an extensive network of battery swap stations for scooters in Taiwan, but it’s a completely different situation for EVs.

Consolidate 整合(v.)

In Taiwan, getting multiple EV charging companies to work together and consolidate information on their charging systems is difficult since the industry is rapidly growing and each company wants to keep its resources to itself.

Unresolved 未解決的(adj.)

Unresolved issues about the convenience and expense of charging EVs deter some prospective buyers.

搭乘英語特快車，一起學英文👉English Express

▌English Exress>>https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌免費測試英文實力 >> https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

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May 22, 2023 用英文談論G7高峰會 // ft. 浩爾、小路〈全球串連早安新聞 Morning Taiwan Glocal News〉

Tim and Paz talk with guests Catherine and Howard, hosts of the Morning Taiwan Glocal News daily live podcast. Glocal? That’s a mash-up of “global” and “local”. Learn about the G7 Summit in Hiroshima and its relevance to Taiwan. Discover what you think about text abbreviations, hermit mode, gaslighting, and oxymorons!

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Delegation代表團(n.) Sidelines 場邊(n.)

Taiwan does not have an official governmental delegation at the G7 Summit; however, it may have contacts and connections on the sidelines.

Imminent 即將發生的(adj.) Slogan 標語；口號(n.)

Tired of empty slogans, Catherine wants the G7 Summit to result in more concrete changes and smart solutions about climate change because the threat it poses is more imminent now.

Combat 戰鬥(n.)

People are worried that there will be intensive military combat around the nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Aggression 侵略(n.)

As China’s aggression becomes more obvious, more people in Taiwan are becoming interested in international news, aware that they should care more about what is going on in the world, how Taiwan is seen internationally, and how Taiwan presents itself.

Broaden 變寬(v.) Relevance 相關性；意義(n.)

Until recently, the audience for international news in Taiwan mostly consisted of highly educated people and people who have lived abroad, but it has broadened to include people who care about Taiwan’s relevance and presence in the world.

搭乘英語特快車，一起學英文👉English Express

▌English Exress>>https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌免費測試英文實力 >> https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌2分鐘填問卷，幫助我們創作出更好的內容 >> https://reurl.cc/lvEaLj

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May 01, 2023 潑水節Songkran Water Festival 是在打水仗嗎？ // ft. Jeane〈別叫我大使夫人 On the Right Side of the Ambassador〉

Join hosts Tim and Paz and their guest, Jeane Huang, host of the podcast “On the Right Side of the Ambassador”. You’ll get a taste of what diplomatic life is like for an ambassador’s wife. You’ll learn about Thailand’s Songkran, which is drenched in tradition, and find out what this episode’s cat’s meows and pet peeves are.

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Spouse 配偶(n.)

The territory of ambassadors’ spouses is often the home, where they may have extensive entertaining duties.

Diplomatic 外交的(adj.)

In diplomatic circles, the spouse of the ambassador always sits on the ambassador’s right side, a position that indicates respect.

Strategically 有策略性地(adv.)

In Chiang Mai, where a canal ensures a plentiful water supply, Songkran can be boisterous, with people strategically throwing water to get as many people and things as drenched as possible.

Derive起源；衍生(v.)

“Songkran”, the word used for Thailand’s New Year’s national holiday, is derived from a Sanskrit word that is related to the sun’s movement between constellations.

Merit [-making] 功德(n.)

Some examples of merit-making, acts of kindness and compassion, include releasing fish, birds, or turtles into their natural habitats and giving alms to monks in the form of food or new robes.

Junk 舊物(n.)

In Thailand, it’s traditional for people to clean their homes and get rid of their junk on the night before Songkran, just as people spring clean in preparation for the Lunar New Year in Taiwan.

Symbolize 象徵(v.)

Being doused with water during Songkran symbolizes being cleansed of bad luck and negativity from the prior year, enabling one to have a clean slate and good luck for the New Year.

Underdog 劣勢者；弱勢(n.)

People like to root for the underdog, the person who is pushed down in some way and expected to lose, but who, through persistence and courage, turns out to be the victorious hero or heroine.

搭乘英語特快車，一起學英文👉English Express

▌English Exress>>https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌免費測試英文實力 >> https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

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April 10, 2023 你會被ChatGPT取代嗎 // ft. Ted〈程人頻道 Techporn〉

Join Tim, Paz, and BreakDown guest Ted, an engineer and TechPorn podcaster, as they discuss the mind-boggling capabilities and implications of OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT. Learn how we can improve how we work in collaboration with AI and find out why natural language processing is compelling us to redefine how we learn.

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Natural language input

ChatGPT-4 can analyze natural language input and generate appropriate and humanlike text responses.

Programmer 程式設計師(n.)

According to Ted, AI can be a powerful tool in assessing the coding of programmers and software engineers.

Implication 涉及(n.)

All of the foreseeable implications of AI for education, industry, and society require deep consideration now.

Collaborate 合作(v.)

To collaborate effectively with AI systems, it is important for people to develop strong communication skills, including the ability to formulate good questions.

Enhance 提高(v.)

ChatGPT-4’s enhanced natural language processing capabilities, astonishingly advanced compared to those of ChatGPT-3.5, have a vast array of possible applications.

搭乘英語特快車，一起學英文👉English Express

▌English Exress>>https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌免費測試英文實力 >> https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌2分鐘填問卷，幫助我們創作出更好的內容 >> https://reurl.cc/lvEaLj

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March 15, 2023 齋戒月 Ramadan // ft. 尚傑〈解鎖地球Unlock the Earth〉

In this episode, Tim talks with Shio, ICRT’s weekend DJ and You Shang-Jie (游尚傑), host of Unlock the Earth, a travel podcast. You’ll learn about Ramadan and its fascinating fasting and feasting customs. Then you’ll hear about pet peeves, cat’s meows and - you’ll hear it here first - “cat’s peeves”.

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Sacrifice 犧牲(v.)

Muslims in Malaysia sacrifice eating from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during Ramadan.

Amplify 放大(v.)

He says social media can amplify someone’s mistake, especially if it goes viral.

Cleanse their souls 淨化心靈

Purify their bodies 淨化身體

Exercise self-control 實踐自我控制

Draw closer to their God 更親近神

Crescent moon 新月

Mosque 清真寺 (n.)

Bazaar 市集(n.)

Cancel culture 指控文化 (n.)

She doesn’t like cancel culture when someone does one thing wrong and is canceled without a chance to redeem him/herself.

Woke (adj.) 保持清醒的這裡是指人們應該了解發生在身邊的當代議題，通常帶有戲謔涵意

He doesn’t know or care about racial and social justice issues, but he pretends to be woke.

Intermittent fasting 間歇性斷食(n.)

搭乘英語特快車，一起學英文👉English Express

▌English Exress>>https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌免費測試英文實力 >> https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌2分鐘填問卷，幫助我們創作出更好的內容 >> https://reurl.cc/lvEaLj

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February 14, 2023 世界三大嘉年華會 Top 3 Carnivals in the World // ft. Mary〈說點英文Chill Pill English〉

Recently, Taiwan has been celebrating the Lunar New Year, and the Lantern Festival.

Join us as we talk about another celebration being observed in France, Italy, and Brazil! Take a break and learn about the origins and customs of Carnival around the world, with ICRT’s Paz and Tim, as they chat with Podcaster, Mary. ICRT BreakDown is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!

— Vocabulary

Religious tradition 宗教傳統

The family followed the religious tradition of celebrating Easter with a big feast and church service.

這家人遵循以盛大的宴會和教堂禮拜慶祝復活節的宗教傳統。

Local custom 當地習俗

As a sign of respect for the local custom, visitors to the village are expected to remove their shoes before entering the temple.

作為對當地習俗的尊重，村里的遊客在進入寺廟前必須脫鞋。

Animal bladder 動物膀胱

In medieval times, the animal bladder was used as a tool for playing the traditional game of Hacky Sack.

在中世紀，動物膀胱被用作玩傳統沙包球遊戲的工具。

Pagan 異教徒

The villagers secretly practiced their pagan rituals under the cover of darkness, away from the judgment of the local church.

村民們在黑暗的掩護下秘密地進行異教儀式，遠離當地教會的審查。

Fasting禁食

Fasting is a common religious practice in many cultures, where individuals abstain from food or drink for a set period of time to show devotion and seek spiritual growth.

在許多文化中，禁食是一種常見的宗教習俗，個人在一段時間內禁食禁飲，以表示虔誠和尋求精神成長。

搭乘英語特快車，一起學英文👉English Express

▌English Exress>>https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌免費測試英文實力 >> https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/english-express/

▌2分鐘填問卷，幫助我們創作出更好的內容 >> https://reurl.cc/lvEaLj

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December 05, 2022 2022 國際技能競賽

Good vocational skills can be the ticket to a rewarding career. But did you know, they might also win you a medal at an international competition? Join ICRT’s Hope, Jane and Tim as they chat with Nick and Samuel, two medalists at this year’s WorldSkills competition held at various cities around the world. Not only will you learn more about this competition, but also how good English skills gave them an upper hand.

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ICRT BreakDown is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!

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擁有優秀的職業技術，對於自己的職涯發展有極大助益。但是你可知道，還可以靠著這些技術贏得國際大獎？本次的「新聞說分明」節目，兩名獲獎者 Nick 和 Samuel 來到台北社區廣播電台，跟 Hope, Jane 還有 Tim 談到國際技能競賽，他們分享參加比賽的經過，並且都表示英文能力給了他們優勢。

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ICRT「新聞說分明」是輕鬆有趣的播客節目，不但增進對某項新聞事件的了解，同時順便學一點英文表達方式。

端一杯咖啡或是好茶，來聽聽新聞說分明。

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Vocabulary — 2022 WorldSkills

Competition/compete 競賽

A World Cup is a global sporting competition in which the participants compete for the title of world champion.

世界盃是全球性的體育競賽，參賽者都要爭取世界足球冠軍的頭銜。

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Ravage 造成嚴重傷害

After 8 months of war, physical and mental scars have ravaged generations of people across Ukraine.

八個月的戰爭下來，身心雙方面的瘡疤對烏克蘭好幾代的人都造成了傷害。

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Talent 人才，才華

Leading high-tech companies are establishing colleges to help cultivate talents for the semiconductor industry.

居於領導地位的高科技公司，都在建立專科學校來培養半導體業的人才。** **

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Health care 醫療

The health care industry is the largest single industry in the U.S., comprising 700,000 physicians and 5,000 hospitals.

醫療業是美國規模最大的單一產業，包括七十萬名醫生和五千所醫院。

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Stroke 中風

When an area of the brain is damaged from a stroke, the loss of normal function of part of the body may occur. This may result in a disability.

腦部因為中風而部分受損時，身體也可能失去部分的正常運作，造成失能。

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Dementia 失智症

In the early stages of dementia, a person might forget things easily and constantly lose things around the house.

失智症患者早期很健忘，並且老是搞丟家裡的東西。

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Scenario 場景

**Imagine the scenario of you lying in the emergency room of a hospital with doctors and nurses all around, but you have no idea why you’re there. **

**想像這個場景，你躺在一所醫院的急診室，旁邊都是醫生護士，但是你完全不懂你怎麼會在那裏。 **

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Full-fledged 羽翼豐滿的

She worked as a nurse for several years before entering the medical school. Now she’s a full-fledged doctor.

她在進醫學院之前當了好幾年的護士，現在她是經歷完整訓練的醫生。

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Practical 實際的，theoretical 理論的

Theoretical thinking can be really helpful when you're trying to imagine something or problem-solve, but your theories should always be tested out in the practical world.

當你在想像某件事，或是想要解決某問題時，理論方面的思考會很有幫助。但是這些理論一定要在真實世界中測試。

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November 21, 2022 2022 台中爵士音樂節

What could be better than enjoying some good music on a cool autumn night? Well, for nine days in October, Taichung residents were serenaded by some of the best jazz music in Taiwan. Join ICRT’s Caitlin, Jane and Tim as they chat about the 2022 Taichung Jazz Festival, including the fun on stage and off stage.

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ICRT BreakDown is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!

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秋天微涼的夜晚，還有什麼比聽聽讓人陶醉的爵士樂更合適呢？

台中市十月舉辦的爵士音樂節，長達九天，讓聽眾大享耳福，聽到台灣最高水準的爵士樂。

請加入 ICRT 的 Caitlin, Jane 還有 Tim 在播客節目「新聞說分明」裡面，討論這個音樂節舞台上以及舞台下的各種趣聞。

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ICRT「新聞說分明」是輕鬆有趣的播客節目，不但增進對某項新聞事件的了解，同時順便學一點英文表達方式。

端一杯咖啡或是好茶，來聽聽新聞說分明。

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Vocabulary — 2022 Taichung Jazz Festival

Fusion 融合

The famous chef opened a new restaurant which features fusion cuisine, a mix of Japanese and French food.

這位名廚開了一家餐廳，提供融合法式和日式料理的餐點。

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Genre (文學或音樂的)形式

What’s your favorite musical genre? 你最喜歡哪一種音樂?

I think I’d have to say rock-n-roll, it’s the one type of music I never grow tired of. 我要說是搖滾樂。我對搖滾樂從來不會厭煩。

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A cappella 無伴奏清唱

The band released an a cappella version of their hit song, and it is amazing. 這個樂團把他們最受歡迎的歌用清唱的方式發表，非常棒。

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Birthplace 出生地

New Orleans is said to be the birthplace of jazz. 紐奧良是爵士樂誕生之處。

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Bebop (咆勃爵士樂，又譯波普、比波普、或博普) 它是爵士樂的一種特殊旋律，節奏快速。

I was just listening to some bebop jazz on the radio, I really liked the sound. 我正在聽波普爵士樂廣播，很喜歡那種音樂。

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Lecture 講授

The professor gave a lecture on the history of jazz, and its many genres.

教授講授爵士樂的歷史和它的多種形式。

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Showcase 陳列

The film festival showcases the best of Taiwan cinema.

這個電影節放映台灣電影的最佳作品。

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-friendly 友善的

User-friendly 對用戶來說友善的

English-friendly 對英語(使用者)來說友善的

The bilingual policy helps to make Taiwan more English-friendly.

雙語政策讓台灣的英語環境更加友善。

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Indigenous 原住民的

The band fuses traditional indigenous music with jazz to create a uniquely Taiwanese jazz sound.

這個樂團融合傳統原住民音樂和爵士，創造了獨特的台式爵士樂。

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November 07, 2022 GOAL!!! 2022 FIFA 世界盃足球賽準備開踢啦！

No matter what you call it, soccer or football, this is a sport the entire world loves! The World Cup kicks off soon and Qatar, and we’re checking up on what to expect in this once every four-year championship series. Hope, Jane and Tim may not be very good on the soccer pitch, but luckily we have guest podcaster John joining us, to tell us all about the 2022 World Cup.

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ICRT BreakDown is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!

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足球在英文裡面有人叫它 Football，有人叫它 Soccer，但是不論名字如何，它是世界最盛行的運動項目之一。而即將在卡達舉行的 2022 年世界盃足球賽，更將吸引全球目光。雖然 ICRT 的Jane, Hope 還有 Tim 算不上足球專家，不過我們很幸運地有英國人 John 加入「新聞說分明」播客單元，來探討一下這四年才一次的世界盃足球賽。

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ICRT「新聞說分明」是輕鬆有趣的播客節目，不但增進對某項新聞事件的了解，同時順便學一點英文表達方式。

端一杯咖啡或是好茶，來聽聽新聞說分明。

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Vocabulary - World Cup 世界盃足球賽

FIFA 國際足球總會

它的原文來自法文，Fédération internationale de Football Association

它是足球界的管理機關，總部設在瑞士蘇黎世，最重要的工作就是主辦每四年舉辦一次的世界盃足球賽。

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Champion 冠軍

Brazil is the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup, having been the champion five times.

巴西是世界盃歷史上最成功的國家，贏得世界盃冠軍五次。

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Predict 預測

Some sports analysts predict that Argentina is going to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup title.

有的體育分析家預測，阿根廷會贏得今年世界盃足球賽冠軍。

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Player 球員

Without any doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most popular football player in the world right now.

毫無疑問，C羅是目前全球最受歡迎的足球球星。

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Gel together 融合在一起

Gel是凝膠。

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Mascot 吉祥物

會帶來好運的人，動物或者是卡通圖像

The team’s dolphin mascot is beloved by many fans.

這支隊伍的吉祥物海豚受到許多粉絲喜愛。

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Qatar 卡達

今年世界盃足球賽的主辦國，位於中東，波斯灣的西邊。

Qatar will open a Winter Wonderland in the desert for the “festive” World Cup.

卡達將在沙漠中設立「冬季樂園」，希望世界盃足球賽有節慶氣氛。

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Super skilled player 非常厲害，技巧高超的球員

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Acceptability 被接受

The social acceptability of smoking varies between countries.

各個國家對於吸菸接受的程度都不一樣。

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Time difference 時差

The time difference between Taiwan and Qatar is 5 hours. Taipei is 5 hours ahead of Doha, Qatar’s capital.

卡達跟台灣的時差是五個小時。台北時間比卡達首都杜哈快五個小時。

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Bags under eyes 眼袋

A: How do I get rid of the bags under my eyes? 我怎麼消除眼袋?

B: Get enough sleep. It always works for me. 要睡夠。那對我總是有用。

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October 24, 2022 最「SPOOKY」的萬聖節要來啦！

Ghosts and goblins can be very scary. But once a year, these scary creatures turn into every child’s favorite friend — as Halloween brings the promise of fun and scary costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, and of course, candy! Come trick-or-treating with ICRT, as Paz, Hope and Tim discuss the origins and traditions surrounding Halloween.

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ICRT Break Down is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!

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大鬼小鬼很嚇人，不過每年到了萬聖節，孩子們穿上各種鬼怪的服裝，出門去要糖果，玩「不給就搗蛋」的遊戲，可是很開心的！快加入 ICRT 的 Hope, Paz and Tim 在「新聞說分明」播客節目，輕鬆討論萬聖節的由來，還有各種相關習俗。

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ICRT「新聞說分明」是輕鬆有趣的播客節目，不但增進對某項新聞事件的了解，同時順便學一點英文表達方式。

端一杯咖啡或是好茶，來聽聽新聞說分明。

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Vocabulary—Halloween

Halloween 萬聖節

我們所熟悉的萬聖節，其實指的是萬聖節前夕，也就是 10 月 31 號晚上的活動。

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Costume 服裝，戲服，或某個國家或是地區的傳統服飾

Ruth Carter, the costume designer for the superhero film “Black Panther,” won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

茹絲卡特是超級英雄電影「黑豹」的服裝設計師，她贏得那年的奧斯卡金像獎最佳服裝獎。

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Dressing up 裝扮

Everybody is dressing up for the year-end feast!

大家都盛裝出席尾牙！

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Celts 凱爾特人，居爾特人

指的是古時候住在中歐到西歐的居民，很多人相信萬聖節的起源，來自凱爾特人的慶祝農作物豐收習俗，跟基督教其實沒有太多淵源。

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Ward off evil 避邪

People hang Chinese mugwort and sweet flag on doorframes to ward off evil during the Dragon Boat Festival.

端午節時人們會在門上掛艾草菖蒲這兩種有驅蟲效果的香草來辟邪。

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Jack-o’-lantern 南瓜頭

萬聖節的時候，可常常看到有人把南瓜挖空，側邊挖出眼睛嘴巴的洞，在裡面點上燈，做為門口的裝飾。

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**Trick-or-treat 不給糖就搗蛋 **

“treat” 有請客或是招待的意思，trick 則是騙術或是惡作劇。兒童在萬聖節前夕挨家挨戶討要糖果，會大喊 ”trick-or-treat” 意思就是不請我吃糖，我就要惡作劇。

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Prank 搗蛋，惡搞

A: What pranks can you play on family members on Halloween?

B: Well, you can maybe add one hour to all the clocks, watches, digital devices and iPads in the house. It will really mess them up!

A：萬聖節可以對家人玩哪些把戲？

B：你也許可以把家裡的鐘錶，數位裝置，iPad之類全部撥快一小時。這真的會把他們搞糊塗！

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Egg someone on 慫恿或煽動某人去做

（通常是蠢事或是危險的事…這個片語跟雞蛋不相關）

He continued to take off his clothes while the crowd egged him on.

他在眾人慫恿之下繼續脫衣服。

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