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    2004 年 5 月 12 日 (No. 161)

     
     
    公鹿隊控球後衛新秀動手術療傷(2004/4/23)
    Bucks' rookie point guard expected to opt for surgery
    總統顧問團針對美太空探勘計畫提出建言(2004/5/5)
    Presidential panel weighs in on space exploration
    陳水扁稱泛藍示威「流產政變」 (2004/4/26)
    Chen calls pan-blue protests "aborted coup"
    承諾提供北韓人道援助(2004/4/27)
    U.S. pledges humanitarian aid to N. Korea
    歐洲基因改造食品可望解禁(2004/4/27)
    E.U. paves way to end ban on GM food
    居爾提克隊開除代理教練(2004/4/27)
    Celtics dismiss interim coach
    opt for 選擇了……;擇定
    opt for 指在數個可能的選擇中,決定採取其中的某一個;相反的說法有 opt out of(選擇脫離、不去做……)或 opt against(選擇反對)。
    It was hard to choose between the two cars. In the end, we opted for the sports car.
    很難在這兩部車之間作抉擇。但最終我們選擇了跑車。
     
    weigh in on 提出建言;作出評論
    weigh 的名詞 weight 除表示「重量」外,亦可引申為「影響力;重要性」,意思十分接近中文的「份量」。weigh in on 即係欲對某件事發揮影響力而「提出建言或評論」。
    Environmentalists weighed in on the development plan.
    環保專家對這項開發計畫提出建言。
     
    abort 使流產;使中途失敗
    abort 原意是「墮胎;(使)流產」,我們口語中常說某項計畫流產了,即該計畫中途失敗、未能實現,而英文的用法亦相同,以 . . . be aborted 來表示。
    Plans to develop a new helicopter were aborted after the government reduced defense spending.
    由於政府縮編國防經費,研發新型直升機的計畫因而流產。
     
    pledge 承諾;保證
    pledge 有「發誓;宣誓」之意,向人發誓將作某事,即承諾去作該件事 ,故 pledge 引申作「嚴正承諾;保證」解,與 promise(承諾)相較,態度上更為嚴肅認真。
    My uncle pledged to help me if I ran out of money during my studies.
    我叔叔向我保證,會在我就學期間缺錢時伸出援手。
     
    pave the way for 為……鋪路
    此語字面上是「為……鋪路」,與中文的用法相同,亦即表示「為……作好準備或預告……」。
    The change in legislation paved the way for foreign banks entering the local market.
    立法上的變革是為了引進外商銀行至本國市場而鋪路。
     
    interim 暫時的;臨時的;期中的
    interim 作名詞時,表示「一段(過渡)期間」,通常在過渡期間的人事物僅具臨時性質,故 interim 作形容詞時,可解釋為「暫時的;臨時的;期中的」。
    No decision will be made until the interim report is received.
    在期中報告未出爐前,不會作出任何決定。
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        The 2004 Taiwan International Animation Festival 二○○四年台灣國際動畫影展
    Building on last year's hugely popular Taiwan International Animation Festival, the organizers of the 2004 festival have set the stage for what will be a huge success.
    The festival runs from May 7 to May 16.
      基於去年影展受到熱烈歡迎,二○○四年影展主辦單位已進行籌備工作,以迎接這場盛會。影展舉行時間為五月七日至十六日。
    This year's festival will feature guest speakers from esteemed animation studios, such as Pixar and Disney.
    But the main draw of the festival will be its wonderful selection of animated movies from around the world.
      本屆影展的一大特色,就是會有皮克斯動畫工作室及迪士尼等頂尖動畫業者蒞臨致詞,但其主要吸引人之處在於參展的影片係經過精選的各國佳作。
    Check the TIAF Web site for a full list of film showings, schedules, and other events.
      欲知參展電影的名單、放映時間及其他相關活動,請上網至台灣國際動畫影展網站查詢。
    set the stage for 為……進行籌備工作;預告……
    set the stage for 直譯為「為……佈置舞台」,引申為「為……進行籌備工作或預告……」,與 pave the way for(為……鋪路)意思相近。
    The primary campaign has set the stage for a vicious presidential election.
    此次初選選戰已為未來激烈的總統大選熱身。
     
    esteem 尊敬;尊重
    esteem「尊敬;尊重」可作為動詞或名詞,表示尊敬某人,可說 esteem someonehold someone in high esteem;self-esteem 即係「自尊(心)」。
    The student won the esteemed Fulbright scholarship.
    該學生獲得了聲譽卓著的富爾布萊特獎學金。
     
    draw 吸引力;吸引人的事物
    draw 作為動詞時,有「吸引」的意思,相當於 attractdraw 作為名詞時,可解釋為「吸引力;吸引人的事物」,相當於 attraction
    The delicious food is a big draw for many visitors to Turkey.
    美食是吸引觀光客造訪土耳其的一大原因。
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    throw in 附贈;額外贈送
    throw in 指消費者買東西時,商家「額外附送……」,即「附贈;額外贈送」之意。
    If you stay for two nights, the hotel will throw in the third night for free.
    如果妳在此待上兩夜,飯店將多附贈一夜免費住宿。
    Jamie and Trisha are thinking about getting an air filter for their home.
    傑米和崔莎考慮為家裡添購一部空氣清淨機。
    Trisha: My allergies have been bothering me a lot these past few weeks. The dust and pollen are making my life miserable. 崔莎: 這幾週來我的過敏問題讓我不勝其擾。灰塵和花粉把我的生活搞得很悲慘。
    Jamie: We could go to the store this afternoon if you want and see if they have any air purifiers. 傑米: 如果妳要的話,我們下午就可以去店裡看看有沒有賣空氣清淨機。
    Trisha: Sounds good to me. I hear that Mega Mart has some great deals right now. If you buy an air purifier, they'll throw in three replaceable filters for free. 崔莎: 聽起來是個好主意。我聽說麥嘉百貨現在有些不錯的優惠活動。如果你買一部空氣清淨機,他們會免費附贈三片可置換性濾網。
    Jamie: You can't beat that. What time would you like to head off? 傑米: 不會有比這更好的了。妳想幾點出發
    Trisha: It's entirely up to you. I can be ready in about ten minutes. 崔莎: 由你全權決定。我大約十分鐘內就可準備好。
    Jamie: What's the rush? 傑米: 幹嘛這麼急?
    Trisha: If your allergies were as bad as mine, you'd want fast relief, too. 崔莎: 如果你像我一樣有嚴重過敏,你也會想儘快解脫。
    Jamie: Well, I feel for you. I can only imagine what it's like. 傑米: 嗯,我很同情妳。我只能想像那是什麼感覺。
    Trisha: Once we get that air filter, I'm sure I'll feel much better. 崔莎: 只要我們買了空氣清淨機,我相信我會覺得舒服許多。
     
    bother 打擾;煩擾
    bother 指「使人心情煩亂或不舒服」,與 annoy、upset 等意思相近。
    My knee has been bothering me again, so I can't go hiking this weekend.
    我的膝蓋又不舒服了,所以這週末我沒辦法去健行。
     
    head off 出發;上路
    head off 在口語中十分常見,表示「出發;上路」;head for . . . 亦是常見說法,表示「前往……」。
    We should head off soon if we want to catch the start of the movie.
    如果我們想要趕上電影開場,就必須即刻出發。
     
    feel for someone 同情某人
    feel for 是表示同情別人(的不幸際遇等),相當於 sympathize with
    I really feel for the people who lost their homes in the flood.
    對於那些在水災中失去家園的人們,我由衷寄予同情。
     
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    True or False
    1.
    If you "feel for someone," you miss that person.
    2.
    If you "opt for" a salad, you don't have a salad.
    3.
    If the military "aborts" a mission, it carries out the mission.
    4.
    If someone "weighs in on" something, she expresses her opinion on it.
    5.
    If you "pledge" to do something, you promise to do it.
     
    Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

    a. esteemed b. set the stage for c. interim d. bothering e. head off

    6.
    The company released its __________ results on Friday.
    7.
    We should __________ soon. It's getting late.
    8.
    An __________ China scholar will be giving a lecture tonight on poetry from the Tang Dynasty.
    9.
    The high unemployment rate ________ a bad week on Wall Street.
    10.
    I think I should go to the dentist. My tooth is _________ me.
     
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