Some 400 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the “International Space Station” (ISS) operates as both a home and office for astronauts living and working in space. Astronauts typically stay aboard the station for up to six months and engage in groundbreaking research projects in various fields, su
A: While hit musical Les Miserables’ concert tour kicks off, South Korean drama Squid Game 3 will be back at the end of this month. B: New Taiwanese dramas The World Between Us 2 and Zero Day Attack have also gained attention. A: I heard that Zero Day Attack is a story about the Chinese Communist
A: Wow, Les Miserables Staged Concert Spectacular is visiting Taiwan for the first time.B: Isn’t Les Miserables often praised as one of the world’s four greatest musicals?A: Yup. Its concert is touring Taipei from tonight to July 6, and Kaohsiung between July 10 and 27.B: The English version of th
Step into any corner of Turkiye, and you’ll likely encounter the iconic “Evil Eye,” known as “nazar boncu?u” in Turkish. This striking blue glass ornament is shaped like an eye with concentric circles of dark blue, white, and light blue. While its name in English suggests something threatening, it’s
Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain, which is still a staple even though total consumption has fallen over the decades.But since last summer, prices have soared as supplies have fallen short of demand. The governme
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，你又在查足球新聞啊？Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ yòu zài chá zúqiú xīnwén a?華華：對啊！2025年世冠盃就要開踢了，超期待的！Huáhua: Duì a! Èr líng èr wǔ nián Shìguàn Bēi jiù yào kāitī le, chāo qídài de!清清：欸？今年在哪裡舉辦呢？Qīngqing: Éi? Jīnnián zài nǎlǐ jǔbàn ne?華華：唉！你都不關心體育大事的嗎？這次在美國，開幕戰在邁阿密舉行。Huáhua: Āi! Nǐ dōu bù guānxīn tǐyù
1. 他體力很弱，不能幹重活。ˇ As he was weak in health, he could not do heavy work.χ Weak as he was in health, he could not do heavy work.註：as 作連接詞，表示“因為”時，絕不能倒置，習慣上以 as 引導的詞序倒置的從屬句是用來強調兩種意義相反的情況。例如：Strong as he was, he could not lift that rock.（儘管他的身體壯，他還是舉不起那塊石頭。）Weak as he was, he lifted that rock easily.（儘管他
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langIn 1946, the company adopted the name 7-Eleven to reflect its newly extended __3__, from 7am to 11pm, a novel concept at the time. As a rapidly growing company, it began offering franchise opportunities in the 1960s. In 1974, the fi
In Taiwan, 7-Eleven convenience stores can be found on almost every street corner. With over 84,600 stores across 20 countries, 7-Eleven has more locations than any other retail business on Earth. For millions of people, the chain is an important part of daily life, providing coffee, quick meals, an
A: What types of fruit enzymes should we take to help reduce eye floaters?B: According to a study published in the “Applied Sciences” journal by Taiwanese ophthalmologist Horng Chi-ting, pineapple, papaya and fig supplements can improve symptoms.A: Pineapples are in season now, so you should munc
A: Recently, I’ve been seeing mosquitoes flying around in front of my eyes. The doctor said it’s the “flying-mosquito disease.” B: Flying mosquitoes? What a strange name.A: They’re actually called “floaters” in English, meaning floating debris. When fibrous substances in the vitreous body inside
In Taiwan, people can use a platform to rent a power washer for a weekend or share unused garage space for someone’s storage needs. These are examples of the sharing economy, a consumption model that has gained widespread adoption worldwide. This approach allows people to rent or share assets like c
Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。I stand by the Miluo River as dusk falls. The court betrayal is too much. I served Chu with loyalty. I forged alliances and fought corruption. But the whispers of jealous courtiers, the murmurs of treason, spoke louder. The king cast me out.T
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，從你進來以後已經咳了好幾次了，還好嗎？Qīngqing: Huáhua, cóng nǐ jìnlái yǐhòu yǐjīng kéle hǎojǐcì le, háihǎo ma?華華：早上等公車的時候，有人在我旁邊抽煙，真的很難聞，害我不舒服。Huáhua: Zǎoshàng děng gōngchē de shíhòu, yǒurén zài wǒ pángbiān chōuyān, zhēnde hěn nán wén, hài wǒ bù shūfú.清清：喝點熱水吧！應該會好一點。Qīngqing: Hē diǎn rèshuǐ ba! Yīn
1. 他們假裝不知道那件事。ˇ They pretended not to know about it.ˇ They pretended that they didn’t know about it.χ They pretended to not know about it.註：not 和 never 通常放在不定詞的前面。例如：I told him not to waste my time.I left early so as not to miss the plane.I trained myself never to lose my temper.2. 他認為自己很誠實。ˇ He con
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langMany people may be familiar with flapjack octopuses thanks to Pearl, a charming character from the Pixar film Finding Nemo. However, her portrayal presents several scientific inaccuracies. In reality, flapjack octopuses are deep-sea
The deep waters off the coast of California are home to a bizarre creature: the flapjack octopus. This creature, known for its pancake-like appearance, spreads itself thin on the seabed as a clever survival strategy, making it difficult for predators to spot and capture it. With its unique, umbrell
A: In addition to “Mission: Impossible 8,” what other new movies are in theaters?B: “Final Destination: Bloodlines” and “The Wedding Banquet” are out. The French film “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” will also open soon.A: The Final Destination horror movie series is so scary that I don’t dare watch
A: Wanna go see a movie during the three-day weekend for the Dragon Boat Festival?B: Sure, I wanna see “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”A: Rumor has it that this may be actor Tom Cruise’s last mission with the Mission: Impossible action movie franchise.B: Tom was only 34 when the firs
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