★ 本文由生成式 AI 協作，本刊編輯編修。Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langKaohsiung’s deep connection with the sea continues to thrive, with Kaohsiung Harbor remaining a crucial hub for global shipping. In addition to the port, the city has emerged as a major player in another world-
★ 本文由生成式 AI 協作，本刊編輯編修。For tourists looking for a scenic way to spend an afternoon in Kaohsiung, heading to the British Consular Residence of Takao is the perfect choice. Its elevated position allows one to take in the bustling Kaohsiung Harbor to the east and the dazzling sunset over Sizihwan Bay to
A: Harvard professor Robert Waldinger’s “7-day Happiness Challenge” includes: Day 1: Take stock of your relationships; Day 2: The secret power of an 8-minute phone call; Day 3: Small talk with strangers has big benefits.B: That’s not too hard. What’s next?A: Day 4: Why you should write a “living
A: Happy Lunar New Year. I wish you joy and health in the Year of the Horse.B: Thanks, you too. Actually, the Harvard Study of Adult Development claims that they’ve finally discovered the secret to living a happy life after 85 years of research.A: What is it? Money? Fame? Career?B: Nope, the key
Steam curls from a shallow iron pot as thin ribbons of beef turn from ruby to blush. Warishita — a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin — goes in, and the room fills with a salty-sweet aroma. Tofu slips in beside mushrooms and greens, chopsticks hover and voices soften. More than a hot pot, “sukiya
The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture. The word yuan means “first,” and xiao means “night,” referring to “the first full moon night of the lunar year.” In 2026, the Lantern Festival falls on Ma
對話 Dialogue清清：過完年回來上班，我真的有點不太適應，早上起床變得特別困難。Qīngqing: Guò wán nián huílái shàngbān, wǒ zhēn de yǒudiǎn bú tài shìyìng, zǎoshang qǐchuáng biàn de tèbié kùnnán.華華：我懂你。年假每天睡到自然醒，現在一聽到鬧鐘，就很想再多睡一下。Huáhua: Wǒ dǒng nǐ. Niánjià měitiān shuì dào zìrán xǐng, xiànzài yì tīng dào nàozhōng, jiù hěn xiǎng zài duō
1. 他沒有看過那部電影，我也沒有看過。ˇ He hasn’t seen the movie. I haven’t seen it, either.χ He hasn’t seen the movie. I haven’t seen it, too.註：too 表示「也」，在肯定句中與 also 同義且更口語。too 一般放在句尾，或作為插入語放在句中；also 通常靠近動詞，不放在句尾。例如： He likes chocolate; I also like it. He likes chocolate; I like it, too.表示「也不」，不可以在否定語的後面用 too，應用 eit
Due to the Lunar New Year holiday, from Sunday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 22, there will be no Bilingual Pages. The paper returns to its usual format on Monday, Feb. 23, when Bilingual Pages will also be resumed.
A tragic case in California has brought renewed attention to the risks of using artificial intelligence. The parents of a 16-year-old boy, Adam Raine, filed a lawsuit in San Francisco against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT provided harmful information that encouraged his suicide. According to the com
A: Have you suddenly become so obsessed with ice sports because of the ongoing 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics?B: Apart from this, it’s also because of my obsession with an ice hockey-themed TV series, “Heated Rivalry.” A: Is that the gay romance drama where two ice hockey stars unexpectedly f
A: The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics just opened in Italy last weekend. Nineteen-year-old Li Yu-hsiang has successfully qualified for the event, becoming Taiwan’s second figure skater to compete in the Winter Games.B: I love to watch figure skating. Who are the most notable male figure skater
The UK government has unveiled plans to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, a transformation set to take effect in the next general election. With youth turnout at historic lows, the reform is framed as a way to reengage younger citizens and restore trust in the political process, though re
Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik has been forced to change his short program music two days before the men’s program at the Milan Cortina Olympics after joining a growing list of figure skaters dealing with copyright issues.Gumennik, who is participating as a neutral athlete at the Winter Games,
對話 Dialogue清清：這個週末就是情人節了，你打算送什麼禮物？Qīngqing: Zhè ge zhōumò jiù shì qíngrénjié le, nǐ dǎsuàn sòng shénme lǐwù ?華華：老實說，我有一點煩惱。我覺得心意比較重要，不一定要送禮物。Huáhua: Lǎoshí shuō, wǒ yǒuyìdiǎn fánnǎo. Wǒ juéde xīnyì bǐjiào zhòngyào, bú yídìng yào sòng lǐwù.清清：可是如果什麼都沒送，對方會不會覺得你不夠用心？Qīngqing: Kěshì rúguǒ shénme dōu mé
1. 喬治氣得發抖。ˇ George trembled with anger.χ George trembled with angry.註：介詞 with 後面應用名詞作介詞的受詞；angry 是形容詞，anger 是名詞。2. 他過分客氣，沒表示意見。ˇ He is over modest and withholds his opinion.χ He is over modesty and withholds his opinion.註：modesty 是名詞，modest 是形容詞，描寫或修飾主詞，應以形容詞作補語。3. 我對你的作品印象非常深刻。ˇ I am very impressed
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langBy now, it’s clear that pigs are not what we imagine them to be. But the surprises don’t end here. These creatures also carry traits that further defy common stereotypes. Take their noses, for example. A pig’s sense of smell is so
People praise the wisdom of owls and the loyalty of dogs, yet pigs are rarely commended for anything. Branded as lazy and dirty, they’ve long had a bad rap. But if you scratch beneath the surface, you’ll find that pigs are among the most underestimated animals of all. If you’ve watched the animated
A: Apart from Pokemon, ancient Egyptian relics have attracted much attention lately.B: Are you talking about the “King of Egypt: Pharaoh” exhibition at Tainan’s Chimei Museum? Apparently, it’s the largest exhibit of its kind ever in Taiwan.A: Yup, Chimei is displaying 280 relics from The British
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