A: Apart from “Atom Boyz 2,” reality boy band competition show “SCOOL” is another eye-catcher.B: What’s so special about it?A: Hosted by South Korean boyband Super Junior’s Lee-teuk, the show’s coaches include Taiwanese singers Show Lo, Shou, and several K-pop stars.B: That sounds exciting.A: A
A: Reality music competition shows have been really popular lately.B: Have you watched “Atom Boyz 2?”A: Of course. Some of the trainees are both good-looking and talented.B: The first season produced several hit boy bands.A: Hopefully, the second season will reveal more young stars.A: 最近實境男團選秀
On blazing hot summer days, fresh ingredients and cool refreshments straight from a refrigerator feel like nothing short of a miracle. However, chilled foods didn’t begin with modern refrigerators. In fact, the origin of refrigeration precedes the invention of this now-indispensable appliance by cen
South Korea’s famous kimchi is falling victim to climate change, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage that is pickled to make the ubiquitous dish is suffering due to rising temperatures.Napa cabbage thrives in cooler climates, and is usually
對話 Dialogue清清:時間過得真快,又是中秋節了!Qīngqing: Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài, yòu shì Zhōngqiū jié le!華華:俗話說得好:「一年容易又中秋」,就是這個意思。而且還有一句:「年怕中秋月怕半,星期就怕禮拜三。」每到中秋,新年就又不遠了。 Huáhua: Súhuà shuō de hǎo: “Yì nián róngyì yòu Zhōngqiū”, jiùshì zhèige yìsi. Érqiě háiyǒu yí jù: “Nián pà Zhōngqiū yuè pà bàn, xīngqí jiù pà lǐbài
磐石艦事件差一點成為台灣防疫的大破口,國內媒體屢屢將其與同樣「軍艦染疫」的美國羅斯福號、法國戴高樂號等艦艇比較,並使用「侵襲率」一詞來形容艦上染疫的程度。請見下列新聞標題:〈磐石艦侵襲率9% 遠低於美、法艦〉Photo/graphic: Liberty Times May 5, 2020/照片:自由時報2020年5月5日什麼是「侵襲率」?其實就是「罹患率」(attack rate)!Wikipedia 英文版 attack rate 的解釋十分簡明,節錄如下:Attack rate In epidemiology, the attack rate is the percentage of th
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langFinally, cultural influence also plays a role in which hand people prefer. Historically, items that require physical manipulation have been designed for right-handed use. For example, tools like scissors and musical instruments are
It’s widely recognized that there are far more right-handed people than left-handed people in the world. Being right-handed simply means preferring to use one’s right hand for tasks that involve only one hand, such as writing and eating. But have you ever wondered about the possible reasons behind t
A: What’s even more horrible is that the five suspects who purposely supplied ketamine to actor Matthew Perry were all his “friends.”B: Who exactly are the five suspects?A: They include Matthew’s two doctors, a broker, a drug dealer, and even his live-in assistant.B: Those scumbags should go to
A: The newest twist in “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s sudden death is shocking.B: Didn’t he die from a ketamine overdose last year?A: But the police say his death could be a conspiracy.B: Wow, what happened?A: Five suspects have been charged for intentionally supplying him with large amounts of
Earthquakes are among the most terrifying natural disasters, generating massive tremors and destructive forces as Earth’s crust shudders. These tremors not only lead to the collapse of buildings but can also trigger secondary disasters, such as tsunamis and fires. However, we can mitigate the impact
A few new policies take effect this month, with the following most likely to affect our daily life.Nationwide ban on disposable plastic cups in beverage shopsAccording to the Ministry of Environment’s “Parties Subject to and Means for Single-use Takeaway Beverage Cups Restrictions” implemented on Ju
對話 Dialogue清清:華華,你知不知道「綠野仙蹤」這個童話故事?Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ zhī bù zhīdào “Lǜyěxiānzōng” zhège tónghuà gùshì?華華:當然啦!這是美國非常有名的文學作品,不只有故事書,還常被改編成電影、舞台劇來演出呢!Huáhua: Dāngrán la! Zhè shì Měiguó fēicháng yǒumíng de wénxué zuòpǐn, bù zhǐyǒu gùshì shū, hái cháng bèi gǎibiān chéng diànyǐng, wǔtáijù lái yǎnchū ne
「避免新冠病毒傳播」英文該怎麼說?是 to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus 還是 to prevent Novel Coronavirus from spreading?「避免○○○傳播」,在台灣,多數人喜歡說 to prevent something from spreading,但英文的習慣則是 to prevent the spread of something。若用Google搜尋,可得到底下統計:“to prevent novel coronavirus from spreading” About 7 results (Google F
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langThe potential use of magnetism to improve hunting ability is not the only surprising aspect of the fox’s complex behavior. The furry creatures are also known for their wide range of vocal expressions. They can produce a surprising r
Foxes are known for being cunning and resourceful, but a study suggests another surprising talent. Research from the Czech Republic indicates these creatures may use the Earth’s magnetic field when hunting. The study, led by Jaroslav ?erveny, tracked wild red foxes for over two years, recording near
A: Bruno Mars is definitely one of today’s most popular singers.B: He has even won 14 Grammy Awards.A: I love all his megahits, like “Just the Way You Are.”B: And his new song with Lady Gaga “Die with a Smile” has a caused worldwide sensation.A: I wonder if we’ll hear the new song at his Kaohs
A: Wow, singer Bruno Mars will be visiting Kaohsiung for the first time.B: Really? Where will he be performing?A: He’s going to hold a concert at the National Stadium on Sunday.B: Why do the Taiwanese like to call him the “Martian” in Chinese?A: Because his last name “Mars” is the same word as
You can’t help but notice the woman’s blonde hair, blue eyes, and bizarre outfit. She’s in a white dress that reaches below the knee and a Prussian blue jacket highlighted by a brooch on a ribbon at the collar. Together with her leather boots and the brown suitcase in hand, her overall look gives he
The Lord returned home after a long day of hunting, a deer on his horse and a bow on his back. His apprentice had stayed behind, feeling unwell. He rode slowly through the forest, closed his eyes, and felt the warm sunlight on his face. He opened his eyes to a full moon rising. Time to make offering