Investors are increasinglyconsideringESGfactors when making investment decisions.(投資者在做投資決策時,越來越多地考慮到環境、社會和公司治理因素。)
EPS(Earnings Per Share)每股盈利 *是一個衡量公司盈利能力的財務指標。EPS 計算方式是將公司的淨收入(扣除稅金、優先股利等費用後)除以其發行的普通股總數。這個指標顯示每一股普通股在一定期間內賺取的利潤。
The company reported strong financial results, with an EPS of $2.50, indicating a substantialincrease in earnings per share compared to the previousquarter.(該公司宣布強勁的財務業績,每股盈利(EPS)達2.50美元,顯示相較於上一季度盈利每股有大幅增長。)
PRI(Principles for Responsible Investment)負責任投資原則 *是一個由聯合國發起的全球性投資者倡議和支持可持續發展的倡議。PRI 的目標是在金融界推動負責任投資,將環境、社會和公司治理(ESG)考慮納入投資決策,以促進長期價值和可持續性。
Many institutional investors have committed to the PRI to integrateenvironmental, social, and governance factors into their investmentpractices.(許多機構投資者已承諾遵從負責任投資原則,將環境、社會和公司治理因素整合到他們的投資實踐中。)
The Financial Supervisory Commissionis responsible foroverseeing and regulatingfinancialinstitutions to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system.(金融監督管理委員會負責監督和規範金融機構,確保金融體系的穩定和完整性。)
ETFs provide investors with a way to buy a diversified portfolio of assets that tracks an underlying index.(ETF 提供投資者一種購買追蹤基礎指數的多元化資產組合的方式。)
MSCI ESG rating MSCI ESG 評比 *MSCI ESG Ratings 是由 MSCI(Morgan Stanley Capital International)提供的企業環境、社會和公司治理(ESG)績效評估。這項評級是針對上市公司和其他金融機構,以量化的方式評估它們在 ESG 方面的表現。
Investors use the MSCI ESG rating to assess how well a company performsin terms ofenvironmental, social, and governance practices.(投資者使用 MSCI ESG 評等來評估一家公司在環境、社會和公司治理實踐方面的表現。)
active funds 主動型基金 *是一種投資基金,其基金經理或投資團隊會主動進行投資決策,試圖超越市場的總體表現。與被動型基金(如指數基金或 ETFs)不同,主動型基金的管理者會運用其投資見解和分析技巧,選擇投資組合中的標的,並調整持倉以追求優於市場平均水平的回報。
Active funds are managed by fund managers who actively make investment decisions to outperform the market.(主動型基金由基金經理主動進行投資決策,以超越市場表現。)
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✔ 以低於 3 折加購嚴選好書。
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Words in Use
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environmental
[ɪn͵vaɪrənˋmɛnt!]
adj. 環境的
The greenhouse effect is an important environmental issue.
溫室效應是很重要的環境議題。
We should lay emphasis on the importance of environmental protection.
我們應要強調環保的重要性。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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investor
[ɪnˋvɛstɚ]
n. 投資者
The government will offer tax incentives to attract more foreign investors.
政府將提供租稅優惠鼓勵措施以吸引外國的投資者。
高中 Level 4
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increasingly
[ɪnˋkrisɪŋlɪ]
adv. 越來越多地
It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a parking spot near my company.
要在我公司附近找個停車位真是越來越困難了。
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英檢中級
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consider
[kənˋsɪdɚ]
vt. 考慮;把……視為
I’m considering taking a trip to Japan.
我正考慮到日本去旅行。
To my surprise, Judith said she didn’t consider Owen (to be) a friend of hers.
令我很驚訝的是,茱蒂絲說她並沒有把歐文當作是朋友。
In fact, many workers considered the plan (to be) impractical.
實際上,很多工人認為那計畫很不切實際。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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factor
[ˋfæktɚ]
n. 因素
Arrogance was a major factor in Nathan’s failure.
傲慢自大是納森失敗的主因。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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financial
[faɪˋnænʃəl]
a. 金融的;財務的
London and New York are financial centers.
倫敦和紐約都是金融中心。
The business closed due to financial problems.
這個企業由於財務問題而關閉了。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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indicate
[ˋɪndə͵ket]
vt. 顯示,表明
The survey of women in six Asian countries indicates that Korean women are the least satisfied with their looks.
那項針對亞洲 6 國女性的調查顯示,韓國女性對外貌的滿意度最低。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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substantial
[səbˋstænʃəl]
adj. 大量的;堅固的
=
considerable
Nowadays, you can earn a substantial amount of income by selling goods online.
現在,你可以藉由上網賣東西賺取大筆收入。
The building is substantial enough to withstand a direct hit from a tornado.
這棟建築物夠堅固,足以抵擋龍捲風的直接侵襲。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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increase
[ˋɪnkris]
n. 增加
People were very angry over the recent increase in taxes.
人們對最近的增稅感到很憤怒。
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previous
[ˋpriviəs]
a. 先前的
=
early
=
former
Do you have any previous experience in this job?
你之前有沒有這種工作經驗?
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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quarter
[ˋkwɔrtɚ]
vt. 分為四份
n. 四分之一;一季(三個月)
A quarter of the population voted for Tony.
有四分之一的人投票給湯尼。
You can easily get there in a quarter of an hour.
你可以很輕易地在 15 分鐘內抵達該地。
The company reaped huge profits in the first quarter of the year.
該公司本年第一季獲利很多。
Tom quartered the sandwiches and gave them to the kids.
湯姆把這些三明治分成四份,然後分給小朋友們。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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principle
[ˋprɪnsəp!]
n. 原則,原理;道德原則,行為準則
I agree with you in principle; it is your method that I disagree with. 原則上我同意你;我不同意的是你的方法。
You can trust Ned. He’s a man of principle.
你可以信任奈德,他是個有道德準則的人。
多益金色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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responsible
[rɪˋspɑnsəb!]
adj. 應負責的;負責可靠的
Adults are responsible for their actions.
成年人要為自己的行為負責。
Wendy is a responsible young woman.
溫蒂是個負責任的女青年。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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investment
[ɪnˋvɛstmənt]
n. 投資
Ryan lost a lot of money by making a poor investment in that lousy company.
萊恩在那家爛公司做了不好的投資,損失了不少錢。
My father is going to buy some gold as an investment.
我爸爸準備購買一些黃金作為投資。
高中 Level 4
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integrate
[ˋɪntə͵gret]
vt. 使整合
=
incorporate
=
combine
The manager decided to integrate my proposal into the company’s marketing strategies.
經理決定把我的提議納入公司行銷策略中。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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practice
[ˋpræktɪs]
vt. & n. (慣例)實行
n. & vi. & vt. 練習
Practice makes perfect. 練習造就完美 / 熟能生巧。— 諺語
Our team practices every day.
我們的球隊每天都練習。
Melinda practices playing the piano three hours a day.
梅琳達每天練習彈鋼琴 3 個小時。
The Japanese practice the custom of removing their shoes upon entering a temple.
日本人奉行進寺廟必須脫鞋的習慣。
I want to put my idea into practice as soon as possible.
我想要將我的理念儘早付諸實行。
高中 Level 1
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oversee
[͵ovɚˋsi]
vt. 監督,監察
三態
oversee / oversaw [͵ovɚˋsɔ] / overseen [͵ovɚˋsin]
=
supervise
Gloria was promoted to manager and now oversees a total of 25 employees in the marketing department.
葛洛莉雅被升為經理,現在管理行銷部門一共 25 位員工。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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regulate
[ˋrɛgjə͵let]
.vt. 規範;調節,調整
=
control
=
adjust
With the number of cars increasing on a constant basis, the police are having a hard time regulating traffic in the city.
由於車輛數目不斷在增加,警方在管理市區交通上遇到很大的麻煩。
Your health will be ruined if you do not regulate your life.
你生活再不規律點,健康都要給毀了。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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institution
[͵ɪnstəˋtjuʃən]
n. 機構
=
organization
Universities are institutions of knowledge and higher learning.
大學是知識和進階學習的機構。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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ensure
[ɪnˋʃʊr]
vt. 確保
=
insure
=
insure sth against...
The airline took precautions to ensure flight safety.
航空公司採取預防措施以確保飛航安全。
Hard work does not necessarily ensure success. Sometimes good luck counts.
努力工作並不確保成功。有時候好運蠻重要的。
高中 Level 4
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stability
[stəˋbɪlətɪ]
n. 穩定 (性) (不可數)
The country had enjoyed many years of stability, but all that changed when enemy forces attacked the government.
該國穩定地度過好幾年,但一切在敵軍攻擊政府後全變了。
It is John's stability that makes him such a reliable friend.
正是約翰穩重的個性使他成為值得信賴的朋友。
高中 Level 5
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integrity
[ɪnˋtɛgrətɪ]
n. 正直
Jerome has always been regarded as a man of integrity.
傑若姆向來被大家視為正人君子。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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portfolio
[pɔrtˋfolɪ͵o]
n. 公事包;(藝術家的)作品集;投資組合
Janet put her artwork in a portfolio and carried it with her to the job interview.
珍妮特把她的藝術作品放進公事包裡,帶著它去工作面試。
The photographer’s portfolio contained photos from all over the world, including the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
這名攝影師的作品集裡含有在世界各地拍攝的照片,包括伊拉克和阿富汗的戰區。
The financial advisor told his client to make sure to include some energy stocks in his portfolio.
該理財顧問告訴他的客戶務必在他的投資組合中包含一些能源股。
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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asset
[ˋæsɛt]
n. 資產 (常用複數) ; 有用的人 / 物 / 特質
A company ’s assets consist of buildings, equipment, cash, and specialist knowledge.
公司的資產包含建築物、設備、現金和專業知識。
Tina has been a great asset to our company since she started working here.
自從蒂娜開始在這兒工作以來,她就一直是本公司的寶貴人才。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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track
[træk]
n. 小徑;(火車的)軌道;跑道;田徑運動(= track and field);歌 / 樂曲
vt. 追蹤;留下(泥巴等)痕跡於……
This track leads to a wooden hut.
這條小徑通向一棟小木屋。
The workmen are repairing the train track.
工人們在維修火車軌道。
Randy used to be a gangster, but he’s on the right track now.
藍迪曾混過幫派,但他現在回到正軌了。
It’s hard to keep track of all my old friends; in fact, I’ve lost contact with most of them. 和所有的老友保持聯繫很困難,事實上,我已經和他們大部分的人失聯了。
The cars must do 100 laps of the race track.
這些車必須繞比賽跑道 100 圈。
Although Paul is not good at math or English, he always does well in track and field.
雖然保羅不擅長數學和英文,但他在田徑運動方面的表現總是很出色。
That’s my favorite track on the album.
那是我這張專輯最愛的曲子。
These dogs are used to track those who have escaped from jail.
這些狗被用來追蹤越獄的人。
The police finally tracked down the place where the robbers were hiding.
警方終於找到了那些搶匪的藏身處。
The cat tracked mud all over the kitchen floor.
這隻貓在整個廚房地板留下泥巴的痕跡。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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underlying
[͵ʌndɚˋlaɪɪŋ]
a. 在下面的;隱含的;根本的
The company drilled into the ground to get to the underlying reservoir of oil.
這間公司鑽入地面以便到達在其下的石油層。
It’s difficult for such a young student to understand the underlying meaning of this novel.
要年紀這麼輕的學生了解這部小說隱含的意義是有難度的。
What are the underlying causes of this problem?
這個問題的根本原因是什麼?
高中 Level 3
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perform
[pɚˋfɔrm]
vt. 執行;履行
vi. 表演;表現
The surgeon has performed this operation before.
該外科醫生以前動過這種手術。
The teacher told us to perform our civic duties.
老師告訴我們要盡市民的義務。
The young actor performed with such zest that there is no doubt that he will be awarded the prize for the most outstanding actor in the play.
這名年輕男演員的演出如此賣力,他將獲頒此劇的最佳男演員獎是無庸置疑的。
Much to my surprise, most of the students performed very well on the exam.
很讓我驚訝的是,大部分的學生這次考試表現得很好。
高中 Level 3
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manage
[ˋmænɪdʒ]
vt. 經營,管理;成功做到……
Erin managed the hotel while her father was ill.
艾琳父親生病時,飯店是由艾琳經營的。
Jamie managed to contact the busy manager in that company.
傑米成功聯絡到了那家公司業務很繁忙的經理了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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actively
[ˋæktɪvlɪ]
adv. 積極地
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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outperform
[͵aʊtpɚˋfɔrm]
vt. 勝過,超過
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density
[ˋdɛnsətɪ]
n. 密集度;密度
Tokyo is a city of high population density.
東京是人口密集度高的城市。
Aluminum is low in density.
鋁的密度低。
高中 Level 5
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decade
[ˋdɛked]
n. 10 年
The company has been in business for threedecades.
這間公司已經營運 30 年了。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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commitment
[kəˋmɪtmənt]
n. 承諾;奉獻(不可數)
The company makes a commitment to provide quality products to its customers.
該公司承諾提供給客戶高品質的產品。
Peter’s commitmentto work has won the respect of his colleagues.
彼得對工作的奉獻贏得了同事的尊敬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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pool
[pul]
n. 游泳池;撞球(不可數)
vt. 集結(資金、資源等)
Tina swam ten lengths of the hotel pool.
蒂娜在飯店的游泳池游了 10 趟。
James likes playing pool in his free time.
詹姆士閒暇時喜歡打撞球。
The roommates pooled their money and bought a new TV.
室友們一起集資買新電視。
高中 Level 1
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capital
[ˋkæpət!]
n. 大寫字母(= capital letter);首都;資本(不可數)
adj. 大寫字母的
A proper noun begins with a capital.
專有名詞要以大寫字母為首。
A proper noun begins with a capital letter.
專有名詞要以大寫字母為首。
Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States.
華府是美國首都。
We need more capital to run this restaurant.
我們需要更多的資本來經營這家餐廳。
Capital punishment is a controversial issue in many countries.
在很多國家死刑是個爭議性很高的議題。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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stock
[stɑk]
vt. 儲存
n. 股票〔美〕;存貨,庫存;貯存(物)
=
share
Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merger.
因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上,股價便下跌了。
I’m sorry, but we no longer have that book instock.
很抱歉,那本書我們現在沒有貨。
We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale.
我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來賣。
We have a good stock of snacks in the cupboard― please help yourself.
我們的櫥櫃裡儲備了很多零食 ⸺ 請自取。
This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment.
這家店備有多種的戶外用品。
There’s a typhoon coming, so we should stock up on bottled water.
颱風要來了,所以我們要多囤積些瓶裝水。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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ratio
[ˋreʃo]
n. 比例
高中 Level 5
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earnings
[ˋɝnɪŋz]
n. 收入(恆用複數,不可數)
=
income
=
revenue
Thanks to our successful marketing strategies, our company’s earnings increased by 20% last quarter.
由於我們的行銷策略奏效,本公司上一季的收入增加了 20%。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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attract
[əˋtrækt]
vt. 吸引;引起……的注意或興趣
The new policy attracted attention from minorities.
這項新政策引起弱勢族群的關切。
I must admit that I’m very attracted to David.
我必須承認我對大衛十分著迷。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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positive
[ˋpɑzətɪv]
n. 優點,好處
adj. 確信的,有把握的;積極正面的;(化驗 / 檢驗等結果)陽性的
Are you positive that Jerry is right?
你確定傑瑞是對的嗎?
Are you sure that Jerry is right?
你確定傑瑞是對的嗎?
Try to be more positive. Everything is going to be OK.
設法積極正面一點。一切都會沒事的。
Derek tested positive for COVID-19.
德瑞克冠狀病毒的檢驗結果為陽性。
The positives of this job include good employee welfare.
這份工作的好處包括有很好的員工福利。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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sustainable
[səˋstenəb!]
a. 可維持的;可持續的
Experts doubted that the rapid increase in the stock market was sustainable and warned values would likely decline soon.
專家懷疑股市快速上漲是否能維持,並警告股價可能很快會下跌。
Solar and wind power are two examples of sustainable energy resources that have become more common over the years.
太陽能和風能是兩個這幾年來越見普遍的永續能源例子。
高中 Level 5
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analyst
[ˋæn!ɪst]
n. 分析師
Mike works as a financial analyst in a multinational corporation.
麥可在一家跨國企業裡擔任財經分析師的工作。
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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make an investment in...
投資……
Ryan lost a lot of money by making apoor investment in that lousy company.
萊恩在那家爛公司做了不好的投資,損失了不少錢。
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compared to...
與⋯⋯相比
Compared to my house, my brother’s place is like a five-star hotel. 跟我家比起來,我哥哥的房子簡直是五星級飯店。
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be committed to...
致力於……
The new research center iscommitted to finding a cure for AIDS.
這家新的研究中心致力於找出治療愛滋病的方法。
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integrate A into B
將 A 與 B 整合
The manager decided to integrate my proposal into the company’s marketing strategies.
經理決定把我的提議納入公司行銷策略中。
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be responsible for
負責……,為……負責
Adults are responsible for their actions.
成年人要為自己的行為負責。
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in terms of...
就……而言,從……方面來說
In terms ofmusic, I like jazz best. 就音樂而言,我最喜歡爵士樂。
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carbon emissions
碳排放
The politicians asked people to stop driving their cars in order to limit carbon emissions.
政客們請大眾停止開車以限制碳排放。
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invest in
投資於……
Oscar invested heavily in the property market in recent years.
近幾年來奧斯卡投資了很多錢在房市。
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in line with...
符合⋯⋯,跟⋯⋯一致
What Daniel did was not in line with his promise.
丹尼爾的所作所為與他的承諾不一致。
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environmentally friendly
對環境無害的,環保的
I try to be environmentally friendly by carrying my own chopsticks.
我為了環保而隨身攜帶筷子。
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attract attention
引起關注
The child attracted attention by crying loudly.
這小孩以大哭引起關注。