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Kitchen waste likely cause of ASF outbreak
By Yang Yuan-ting, Chen Chien-chih and Esme Yeh / Staff reporters, with staff writer and CNA
The source of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak at a hog farm in Taichung was likely incompletely steamed kitchen waste, the ASF central response unit said yesterday.
英文小提示1 outbreak (n.) (疾病、戰爭等)爆發
*常用於疾病、戰爭或暴力事件:如 disease outbreak, COVID-19 outbreak。動詞用 break out。
- The outbreak of ASF caused panic among pig farmers.
(豬瘟的爆發引起養豬戶恐慌。)
2 incompletely steamed 蒸煮不完全的
*表示加熱不充分。Steam 可作動詞或名詞。
- Incompletely steamed leftovers may still contain viruses.
(蒸煮不完全的剩菜可能仍含病毒。)
3 kitchen waste (n.) 廚餘、食物殘渣
*指廚房剩菜、剩飯等食物殘渣。英式英語中也可說 food waste。不可數名詞。
- The farm used kitchen waste instead of regular feed.
(該農場以廚餘代替一般飼料餵豬。)- Improper disposal of kitchen waste can cause serious pollution.
(不當處理廚餘會造成嚴重污染。)
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Tu Wen-jane (杜文珍) said the inference was based on the significantly higher 39.3 percent death rate of pigs that ate leftovers as feed compared with those that ate regular feed (2.5 percent).
Samples from another hog farm, which acquired kitchen waste from the same place as the ASF-positive farm, but had properly steamed the leftovers and uploaded that data as scheduled, tested negative for ASF multiple times, she said.
英文小提示4 death rate (n.) 死亡率
*也可說 mortality rate。常與 increase / decrease 連用。
- The death rate among pigs fed with leftovers was much higher.
(吃剩菜的豬死亡率高得多。)
5 leftovers (n.) 剩菜剩飯
*通常用複數形式,指吃剩的食物。
- Don’t throw it away! These leftovers still taste good.
(別丟啊!這些剩菜還很好吃。)
6 properly (adv.) 適當地、正確地
- Food waste must be properly heated to kill viruses.
(廚餘必須適當加熱才能殺死病毒。)
7 sample tested negative 檢測呈陰性
*test positive/negative for + 疾病 為固定用法。
- The samples tested negative for ASF after several rounds of testing.
(樣本經多次檢測皆呈 ASF 陰性。)
The ASF-affected farm had not uploaded data on kitchen waste processing after July and had not bought more fuel for steaming after getting two 20-liter tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in April, Tu said, adding that personnel found the two tanks at the farm when disinfection was conducted last week.
The possibility that the virus was carried by people, pigs or vehicles has been ruled out, she said.
National Taiwan University veterinary medicine professor Tsai Hsiang-jung (蔡向榮) said that investigating the farm’s operations was difficult, as the farm’s management records had reportedly been “damaged” in September.
The investigators initially did not know that the farm owner only bought fuel for steaming leftovers once this year until they called the LPG supplier, he said, adding that the owner bought fuel three times last year.
Although the owner said that farm staff used wood as fuel, he could not show any evidence, Tsai said.
Even if the owner steamed the leftovers using wood as fuel, the temperatures might not have remained above 90°C for at least an hour, which is needed to exterminate viruses, he added.
英文小提示8 fuel (n.) 燃料
*常用於「害蟲、病毒」等。
- The farm didn’t buy new fuel for months.
(農場好幾個月沒再購買燃料。)
9 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 液化石油氣(瓦斯)
*常見於能源或燃料報導中。縮寫需大寫。
- The farm ran out of LPG and stopped cooking waste.
(農場瓦斯用完後就停止煮廚餘。)
10 personnel (n.) 人員、職員(集合名詞)
- Disinfection was conducted by local personnel.
(當地人員負責執行消毒。)
11 rule out (v.) 排除(某種可能性)
*常用於調查、醫學、新聞報導中。
- Investigators ruled out human transmission.
(調查人員排除了人為傳播的可能。)
12 veterinary medicine 獸醫學
*常用於「害蟲、病毒」等。
- A professor of veterinary medicine joined the investigation.
(一位獸醫學教授參與了調查。)
13 exterminate (v.) 消滅、根除
*常用於「害蟲、病毒」等。
- High heat is required to exterminate the virus.
(需要高溫才能徹底消滅病毒。)
In related developments, personnel from the Taichung Animal Protection Office on Sunday disinfected the ASF-positive farm, without notifying the ASF central unit, leaving the farm too wet to collect valid samples.
Veterinary Research Institute Director-General Deng Ming-chung (鄧明中) yesterday said that the farm remained wet as of 10am.
Whether the wetness was caused by the office’s disinfection remains uncertain, he said, adding that sampling would not be conducted until the conditions at the site meets ASF testing guidelines.
The city government on Sunday said it did not order the office to conduct the disinfection.
A worker hired by the office, surnamed Cheng (鄭), said they misunderstood their supervisor’s order and entered the farm to conduct the disinfection, it said.
A source speaking on condition of anonymity yesterday said that Cheng is a temporary worker hired by the office to execute tasks under the ASF response scheme.
Cheng receives daily wages, which were fully covered by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, they said.
英文小提示14 disinfect (v.) 消毒;disinfection (n.) 消毒行動
- Workers disinfected the infected farm last week.
(工作人員上週對受感染的農場進行消毒。)
15 valid sample (n.) 有效樣本
- The wet soil prevented them from collecting valid samples.
(土壤過於潮濕,導致無法採集有效樣本。)
16 temporary worker (n.) 臨時工
- The office hired temporary workers for disinfection tasks.
(該辦公室僱用臨時工負責消毒工作。)
台中市一處養豬場爆發非洲豬瘟(ASF),中央防疫應變中心昨(4)日表示,疫情的可能原因是「廚餘未完全蒸煮」。
農業部次長杜文珍指出,這項推論是根據數據顯示:吃剩食(廚餘)作為飼料的豬隻死亡率高達 39.3%,而吃一般飼料的豬隻死亡率僅 2.5%。

11/5賴清德總統宣布:11/7起恢復本土豬隻運宰。(照片來源:賴清德總統 facebook)
Steam engines were developed in the 18th century.
蒸氣引擎是在 18 世紀發展出來的。
I have been working so hard for months. Now I’m running out of steam.
我為工作拼了好幾個月了。現在我快精疲力盡了。
After a hard day at the office, Jack went to the gym to let off some steam.
一整天辛苦工作之後,傑克上健身房來紓解壓力。
It is healthy to steam food as no oil is used in the cooking process.
因為蒸煮食物在烹調過程中不使用油,所以是健康的。
Walking into the hot kitchen steamed up my glasses.
走進充滿熱氣的廚房,把我的眼鏡蒙上了一層霧氣。
Joyce is one of our store’s regular customers.
喬伊絲是我們店裡的常客之一。
John doesn’t have a regular job.
404 約翰沒有固定的工作。
Peggy visits her grandmother on a regular basis.
佩琪定期探望她的祖母。
My sister’s boyfriend phones her at 8 p.m. every day, regular as clockwork.
我姊姊的男朋友每天晚上 8 點打電話給她,非常準時。
Tommy looks like a regular guy, but in fact, he is a billionaire.
湯米看起來像普通人,但事實上他是個億萬富豪。
The bartender offered the regulars free drinks on New Year’s Eve.
調酒師在跨年夜提供常客免費的飲料。
Ron’s carelessness caused the accident.
榮恩的粗心大意釀成了這起意外。
The sad movie caused me to cry.
那部傷感的電影讓我哭了出來。
The sad movie made me cry.
那部傷感的電影讓我哭了出來。
What was the cause of the explosion?
那起爆炸的原因是什麼?
The concert was terrific―I had no cause for complaint.
音樂會精彩極了 — 我沒有理由可以抱怨。
The flood caused damage to dozens of homes, and many people were left homeless.
那場洪水造成數十間房屋損毀,許多人落得無家可歸。
This fruit has a slightly bitter taste.
這種水果嚐起來有一點苦。
This fruit tastes slightly bitter.
這種水果嚐起來有一點苦。
Would you like to have a taste of this fruitcake?
你想要嚐一口這個水果蛋糕嗎?
We have similar taste in clothes.
我們對衣服的品味相似。
The tea tastes of lemon.
這茶嚐起來有檸檬味。
Taste the soup, and tell me if it is too salty.
嚐嚐這道湯,告訴我會不會太鹹。
If you have tasted success once, you can certainly do it again.
如果你曾嚐過一次成功的滋味,你一定能再做到。
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。
Our team was eliminated in the first round.
我們的隊伍在第 1 回合遭到淘汰。
The doctor makes his rounds first thing every morning.
這名醫生每天早上第一件事就是巡房。
The lady has a round face and a double chin.
那位女士有張圓臉及雙下巴。
The Earth moves round the Sun.
地球繞著太陽轉。
The Earth moves around the Sun.
地球繞著太陽轉。
When Sally called my name, I turned round.
莎莉叫我時,我就轉身。
The car rounded the bend at high speed.
這臺車高速過彎。
This research institute is dedicated to finding cures for AIDS.
這間研究機構致力找尋愛滋病的治療方式。
MIT is short for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT 是麻省理工學院的縮寫。
The new mayor instituted stricter law enforcement as soon as he took office.
新市長一上任就開始更嚴厲執法。
The ground is wet after the rain.
下過雨後地上溼溼的。
Bruce fell into the pond and got wet.
布魯斯跌進池塘裡,全身都溼了。
I wet the cloth and wiped the dining table.
我沾溼抹布後擦拭餐桌。
The five-year-old girl wet her bed last night.
這名 5 歲的小女孩昨晚尿床了。
Has there been any response to your letter?
你的信有回音了嗎?
In response to your letter dated July 1, we regret to say that we'll have to cancel the deal.
茲回覆臺端 7 月 1 日的來信,我們很遺憾表示,我們不得不取消這個交易。
Jason's response to my proposal was discouraging.
傑森對我的提議反應很令人沮喪。
The new policy caused a strong response among the public.
這項新政策激起了公眾強烈的反應。
Kevin has been scheming to get that promotion since the day he joined the firm.
自凱文進公司的那天起,他就一直想辦法要奪得那個位置。
The finance minister has been scheming against the prime minister for months now.
財政部長密謀對抗總理已數個月了。
The company owner was fined for an illegal scheme to avoid paying taxes.
這家公司的老闆因為非法圖謀逃漏稅而被罰款。
23% of students sampled said they slept less than six hours a day.
23% 的受訪學生表示他們每天的睡眠時間不到 6 小時。
You are welcome to sample any of the ice cream.
我們歡迎您試吃任何一種冰淇淋。
The supermarket gives customers samples of food every day.
此超市每天都給客人提供試吃。
In this booklet, you’ll see some sample questions and answers.
在這手冊裡,你會看到一些示範例題和答案。
Some say that happiness, instead of working hard, is the key to success.
有人說快樂,而非努力,才是成功的祕訣。
You need to throw away those stinky sneakers.
你應把那雙臭球鞋丟掉。
Derek tested positive for COVID-19.
德瑞克冠狀病毒的檢驗結果為陽性。
We didn't rule out the possibility that it was Jack who stole the money.
我們不排除偷錢的人是傑克的可能性。
I'll give you the money even if you can t pay me back.
即使你沒能力還錢,我還是會給你錢。
Our car was running out of gas.
我們的車子快沒汽油了。
Everyone is required to wear a uniform to the ceremony.
每個人都必須穿制服參加典禮。
Robert’s sore legs prevented him from joining the marathon.
羅伯特腿痠使他無法參加馬拉松比賽。
Taking necessary precautions will prevent many accidents from happening.
採取必要的預防措施能防止許多意外的發生。
The movie was based on a true story.
這部電影是根據一個真實故事所拍攝的。
Compared with my plain boxed meal, Becky’s seemed like a great delicacy.
和我很普通的便當相比,貝琪的便當看起來是山珍海味。
