A: The air conditioning’s been on for ages, how come it isn’t cool in here?
B: Do you think it’s out of refrigerant?
A: I only bought it new not long ago. I doubt it’s the refrigerant.
B: Let me take a look. You’ve set it to “fan only,” it’s not going to make the air cool.
A: 冷氣開了這麼久,怎麼一點都不冷呢?
B: 是不是要灌冷媒了?
A: 這冷氣是不久前才新買的,應該不會有冷媒的問題才對。
B: 我看看。你把冷氣機設定在送風,根本沒有開冷氣功能啊。
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A: The news says comic superstar Snoopy’s birthday is coming soon on Aug. 10. B: So he’s a Leo, and his birthday will fall on this Sunday. A: Cartoonist Charles Schulz created the comic strip Peanuts, featuring Snoopy, in 1950. And this year marks the character’s 75th anniversary. B: No wonder there are some big celebrations in Japan, Hong Kong and elsewhere. How about Taiwan? A: The “How Do You Do, Snoopy?” exhibition is taking place in Taipei. Let’s go to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store’s A11 branch to see the show. A: 新聞說,卡通巨星史努比的生日是8月10日耶。 B: 原來史努比是獅子座,本週日就是他的生日。 A: 漫畫家查爾斯舒茲1950年在《花生》漫畫創造了該角色,今年正好歡慶75週年! B:
When you think of the Netherlands, images of tulips, windmills, and iconic wooden shoes — known as “Dutch clogs” — may come to mind. These traditional shoes are rich in cultural significance. For centuries, Dutch clogs have been admired for their sturdy design and impressive craftsmanship, making them a fascinating symbol of Dutch heritage. Dutch clogs date back to the Middle Ages. During that time, farmers and laborers needed durable shoes to cope with the region’s damp and unpredictable climate and topography. Crafted from solid wood, such as willow or poplar, clogs offered outstanding protection. Their firm structure kept
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A: Apart from the “How Do You Do, Snoopy?” exhibition, the Penghu International Fireworks Festival displayed some Snoopy-themed balloon installation art. B: The Yilan International Children’s Folklore & Folkgame Festival also displayed a giant rubber “Snoopy Duck.” A: And Starbucks, Kura Sushi and 7-Eleven are all selling Snoopy-themed products. B: Starlux Airlines even launched new Snoopy-themed flights recently. Isn’t that cool? A: Taiwanese love Snoopy so much. Happy 75th birthday, Snoopy. A: 除了《How Do You Do, Snoopy?花生漫畫75週年特展》,澎湖海上花火節展出了史努比氣球裝置藝術。 B: 而宜蘭國際童玩藝術節,則展出了巨型「史努比鴨」。 A: 星巴克、藏壽司、7-Eleven也推出了史努比聯名商品。 B: 星宇航空今年更推出全新「Snoopy主題航班」,很酷吧? A: 台灣人好愛史努比啊,75歲生日快樂!