原文標題 Taiwan aims toattract 9.4m tourists GROUP EFFORT: The number of inbound travelers rose 11 to 12 percent last month, with a significantincrease in tourists from Europe and North America, an official said 台灣今年目標吸引 940 萬觀光客 共同努力:一名官員表示,上個月入境旅客人數成長了 11% 至 12%,其中來自歐洲與北美的遊客顯著增加。
以下為英文報導全文:
The government aims toattract 9.4 million visitors this year, the Tourism Administration said yesterday, citing last year’s success in diversifyingtourist markets. Taiwan last year drew about 8.57 million international arrivals, 72.3 percent of pre-COVID-19 levels. By contrast, the nation had about 18.94 million outboundtourists last year, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 level of 17.1 million. The estimated tourism revenuedeficit was about NT$700.9 billion (US$22.22 billion).
▷ 職場應用: • We need todiversify our supplychain to reduce risks. (我們需要分散供應鏈以降低風險。)
• The company is looking todiversify its revenuestreams. (公司正尋求讓營收來源更多樣化。)
▷ 生活情境: • Experts suggest you diversify your investmentportfolio. (專家建議你分散你的投資組合。)
deficit|(n.) 赤字;逆差;虧損 財經新聞必備單字。指「支出大於收入」的狀態。旅遊逆差(Tourism deficit)指國人出國花的錢,比外國人來台灣花的錢還多。 • The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit. (政府正試圖減少預算赤字。)
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✔ 結帳可享「熊贈點 (查詢)」或「折價券(查詢)」折抵二擇一。
✔ 以低於 3 折加購嚴選好書。
Despite water rationing, the large water tank can supply the residents with the water they need.
儘管有限水,大型水塔仍可為住戶提供用水。
There is a lack of medical supplies in the refugee camp.
這難民營缺乏醫療用品。
In the Middle East, there is a plentiful supply of cheap natural gas.
在中東,廉價天然氣供應充足。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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reduce
[rɪˋdjus]
vt. 使減少;使淪為
=
decrease
Despite Andy’s pay cut, he won’t reduce his standard of living.
儘管安迪被減薪,他仍不願降低他的生活水準。
Bankruptcy reduced Bruce to begging.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
Bruce was reduced to begging after he went bankrupt.
布魯斯破產後淪為乞丐。
高中 Level 3
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stream
[strim]
vt. & vi. 在線收聽或收看
vi. 流動
n. 溪流;流量
=
creek
=
brook
The water in this stream is so clear that I can see fish in it.
這條小溪的水真清澈,我都可看到裡面有魚。
The news reported an endless stream of traffic on the highway.
新聞報導高速公路車量川流不息。
As soon as Mabel heard the bad news, tears streamed down her face.
梅寶一聽到這個惡耗,眼淚便流下來了。
Jay is streaming the latest episode of his favorite show.
傑正在線上收看他最愛看的節目的最新一集。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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expert
[ˋɛkspɝt]
n. 專家
adj. 熟練的
After three years of special training, Amy has become an expert in this field.
經過 3 年特訓,艾咪已成為這一領域的專家。
David is expert in teaching English.
大衛對教英文很有經驗。
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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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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exceed
[ɪkˋsid]
vt. 超過
=
surpass
Don’t exceed the speed limit when driving.
開車時不要超速。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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quarterly
[ˋkwɔrtɚlɪ]
a. 每一季的
n. 季刊
adv. 每季地
The quarterly meeting is a big event in Jerry’s company. 一季一次的會議是傑瑞所屬公司的一件大事。
This periodical is published quarterly.
這本期刊每季發行一次。
That publishing company publishes four quarterlies every three months.
那家出版公司每 3 個月就出版 4 本季刊。
英檢中高
高中 Level 3
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expectation
[͵ɛkspɛkˋteʃən]
n. 期望,預期(常用複數)
=
expect
If you lower your expectations, you’ll never be disappointed.
假使你不多所期待,就永遠不會失望。
Without hard work, you can’t meet your parents’expectations.
你若不努力就不能達到你父母的期望。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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undergo
[͵ʌndɚˋgo]
vt. 經歷;接受(治療、訓練)
三態
undergo / underwent [͵ʌndɚˋwɛnt] / undergone
=
experience
Phoebe underwent a lot of setbacks before becoming what she is today.
菲比經歷了許多挫敗才有今天的成就。
The hospital requires that interns undergo extensive
training.
這間醫院要求實習醫生接受大量的訓練。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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launch
[lɔntʃ]
vt. 發動(活動);發射(火箭、飛彈);發表(新書、新作品、新產品)
n. 發表會;(船)首次下水出航;(火箭)首次發射升空
三態
launched / launched
=
fire
To launch a legal demonstration, you must first obtain permission from the local government.
想要發起合法遊行,你們得先向地方政府申請許可。
The space shuttle exploded soon after it was launched.
太空梭發射不久後便爆炸了。
The troops launched missiles at the battleground, causing heavy casualties.
軍隊朝戰場發射了幾枚飛彈,造成嚴重的傷亡。
Emma plans to launch her new novel next year.
艾瑪計劃在明年推出新的小說。
The author herself will show up at the book launch ceremony.
作家本人會在她的新書發表會上現身。
The astronauts were strapped in before the launch.
太空人在火箭發射前繫好安全帶。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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return
[rɪˋtɝn]
vt. 歸還;回應 / 報
vi. 返回,回到
n. 返回;歸還;回應 / 報
When will you return to Taiwan?
你什麼時候會回臺灣?
You should return the book to the library by Friday.
你要在星期五以前把這本書還給圖書館。
My mom told me that when someone helped me, I also had to return the favor.
我媽告訴我,當有人幫助我時,我也必須回報。
No one knows the date of Owen’s return from France.
沒人知道歐文從法國回來的日期。
All the old man wanted was the safe return of his expensive violin.
那老人只想要他那昂貴的小提琴平安歸來。
I gave Martin a watch in return for his help.
我給馬丁一隻手錶以回報他的幫忙。
On Mandy’s birthday, Tom wished her many happy returns.
在曼蒂生日當天,湯姆祝她長命百歲。
高中 Level 2
Practical Phrases
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aim to
打算做……;目標是⋯⋯
Richard aims to retire before he is fifty.
理查打算在 50 歲前退休。
I aim to lose five kilograms within six months.
我的目標是在六個月內瘦五公斤。
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By contrast, ...
相對之下,……
Tom is introverted. By contrast, his brother John is extroverted.
湯姆很內向。相對之下,他哥哥約翰就很外向。
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need to V
需要/必須做......
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look to
打算/想要(做)⋯⋯
Nick is looking to invest in real estate.
尼克正打算投資房地產。
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suggest (that)...
暗示……
Alice’s expression suggested that she was getting impatient.
愛麗斯的表情暗示她不耐煩了。
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a trade deficit
貿易逆差(進口多於出口)
The United States is currently running a trade deficit with China.
美國目前對中國呈現貿易逆差。