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The government of Argentina recently unveiled its plan to issue a new set of banknotes featuring three heroes and three heroines of the country’s past. Among the several prominent figures selected, José de San Martín, who liberated Argentina from the Spanish, has already been featured on the country’s banknotes several times in the past. The three women that will appear on the new banknotes are two independence fighters and the iconic First Lady of Argentina, who was also an actress and an activist.
The new banknotes are meant to replace the previous ones that featured the country’s endangered animals, although the latter will remain in circulation. President Alberto Fernández first announced the plan to change the banknotes last year. He stated that replacing General San Martín with a little animal appeared as if they could not remember their patriots. Fernández was taking a jab at the president before him, Mauricio Macri, who had decided to issue the endangered animal banknotes. In his opinion, money bills are an instrument that people use every day, and printing the great leaders who built the nation on bills is a way to enshrine them.
Everyone in the room applauded as the artist unveiled his new painting, a scene of a historical battle.
當這位藝術家為其新畫作揭幕時,房間裡的每個人都鼓掌,此畫呈現的是一場歷史戰役的場景。
Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple Inc., often wore a black shirt and blue jeans on stage when he unveiled the newest Apple product.
蘋果公司前執行長史蒂夫•賈伯斯在推出最新的蘋果公司產品時,常穿著黑色襯衫和藍色牛仔褲登臺亮相。
The issue of sexual discrimination in the office was widely discussed during the meeting.
會議中辦公室性別歧視的議題被廣泛討論。
Susan took issue with Peter over who should be responsible for the mistake.
針對誰應對這個錯負責,蘇珊與彼得有所爭論。
What is at issue now is when we should deal with the problem.
現在受爭議的問題是,我們應要何時處理這個問題。
The latest issue of Vogue magazine featured an interview with Gal Gadot.
最新一期的《時尚》雜誌特刊出蓋兒•加朵的專訪。
The government has issued a large number of booklets to explain its new policies.
政府發行很多手冊來解釋它的新政策。
During a gas leak, any small spark could cause an explosion.
瓦斯漏氣時,一點小火花都會引起爆炸。
Reading that famous writer’s novels can spark my imagination and creativity.
閱讀那位名作家的小說可激發我的想像力及創造力。
The movie sparked an interesting conversation.
這部電影引發了有趣的討論。
Dad was fixing the car when something suddenly started sparking.
老爸正在修車時,某個東西突然冒出火花。
The new tax law has been the subject of criticism recently.
這條新稅法最近成為爭議的話題。
This magazine is famous for its literary criticism.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。
This magazine is famous for its literary comments.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。
Flora tries to view criticism as an opportunity for growth, not as a personal attack.
芙蘿拉試著將批評視為成長的機會,而不是人身攻擊。
These pills are meant to treat very bad headaches.
這些藥丸是用來治療嚴重的頭痛。
The movie is meant to make people think about their choices.
這部電影的目的是要讓人們思考自己的選擇。
The clerk accused the customer of stealing.
店員指控這名顧客偷竊。
An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
An estimated 10% of the trees in this region were damaged because of the typhoon.
估計該區域有 10% 的樹木因為這場颱風而受損。
We decided to go forward with our graduation trip despite the typhoon.
儘管有颱風,我們依然決定繼續進行我們的畢業旅行。
In the TV show, the host took a jab at the guest for his bizarre taste in fashion.
在該節目中,主持人嘲諷來賓怪異的時尚品味。
In my opinion, students should not be allowed to
bring cellphones to school.
依我之見,不應允許學生帶手機到學校。