Lovers of egg tarts will no doubtbe thrilled to learn that this delicious snack has a number of exciting variations. Today, we look at some popular modified versionsof the classic egg tart.
While egg tarts were introduced to Hong Kong in the 1940s, the city hasdeveloped its own dim sumstyle of egg tart ever since. The fillingof Hong Kong’s tart is smootherin contrast tothe custard-like center of the classic egg tart. Such filling is made of mostly eggs, sugar, and unsweetenedcondensed milk.
Jimmy is thrilled about the upcoming school trip.
吉米對即將到來的校外教學感到很興奮。
高中 Level 5
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variation
[͵vɛrɪˋeʃən]
n. 變化； 變動（常與介詞 in 並用）
The barometer measured slight variationsinpressure.
氣壓計測量到了大氣壓力的些微變化。
高中 Level 5
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version
[ˋvɝʒən]
n. 譯本；版本；（文藝作品的）改編形式
A Chinese version of that novel is going to be published next year.
那本小說的中譯本預計明年出版。
Have you bought the latest version of the software?
你買了這套軟體的最新版本嗎？
I prefer the film version of Little Women .
我比較喜歡電影版的《小婦人》。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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originate
[əˋrɪdʒə͵net]
vt. 源自
=
derive
Automobiles originated in the 19th century.
汽車源自於 19 世紀。
My dance teacher told me that the tango originated in both Argentina and Uruguay.
我的舞蹈老師跟我說探戈起源於阿根廷與烏拉圭
Many Christmas traditions are thought to have originated in Germany.
聖誕節的許多傳統被認為是起源於德國。
Chinese herbal medicinesoriginate from plants and other natural substances.
中藥源自植物以及其他天然物質。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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condensed
[kənˋdɛnst]
a. 濃縮的
Condensed milk is generally considered a perfect match for shaved ice.
一般認為煉乳與刨冰是絕配。
英檢中高
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intention
[ɪnˋtɛnʃən]
n. 意圖
It was not my intention to upset you.
我無意要惹你生氣。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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mixture
[ˋmɪkstʃɚ]
n. 混和；混和物
Taipei city is a mixture of the old and the new.
臺北是一個新舊混雜的城市。
After you stir the mixture, pour it into a pan and fry until it turns golden brown.
攪拌混合物後，將其倒入平底鍋中煎至金黃色。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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community
[kəˋmjunətɪ]
n. 社區；界，共同利益團體、社會
The medical community is sparing no effort to promote human health.
醫學界正不遺餘力提升人類的健康。
高中 Level 4
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twist
[twɪst]
vt. 扭轉；曲解，扭曲
n. 扭轉；扭扭舞（與 the 並用）
=
sprain
=
distort
I twisted my head around to see what was going on.
我轉頭看發生了什麼事。
Be honest. Don’t twist the truth.
要老實。別扭曲事實。
I don’t like John because he tends to twist people’s words.
我不喜歡約翰，因為他常曲解大家的話。
Terry gave the cap of the jar another twist to open it.
泰瑞又扭轉了罐子的瓶蓋一次，試圖打開它。
When Jerry heard the music, he rushed onto the dance floor to do the twist.
傑瑞一聽到音樂就衝進舞池跳扭扭舞。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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option
[ˋɑpʃən]
n. 選擇
=
choice
=
alternative
Because of the rising flood waters, we had no option but to evacuate our home and head for higher ground.
由於洪水水位持續升高，我們除了離開家園前往地勢較高之處以外別無選擇。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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revised
[rɪˋvaɪzd]
a. 修改／修正過的
Instead of uploading his revised article, Lucas handed in the wrong file.
盧卡斯沒有上傳他修改過的文章，而是交了錯的檔案。
英檢初級
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filling
[ˋfɪlɪŋ]
n. 餡料
英檢初級
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custard
[ˋkʌstɚd]
n. 卡士達（指雞蛋與牛奶混合加熱凝固而成的醬）
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unsweetened
[ʌnˋswitənd]
a. 未加糖的
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crust
[krʌst]
n. 餅皮
英檢中高
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cheesy
[ˋtʃizɪ]
a. 劣質的；起司的；乾酪質的
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starch
[stɑrtʃ]
n. 澱粉
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birthplace
[ˋbɝθ͵ples]
n. 產地，發源地
Practical Phrases
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no doubt
毫無疑問地
Tai Tzu-Ying is no doubt a very outstanding badminton player.
戴資穎無疑是十分傑出的羽球選手。
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in contrast to / with...
與……成對比
The puppy appears small in contrast to its mother.
這隻小狗和母狗比起來模樣小多了。
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originate in + 時間 / 地方
源自某時 / 某地
Automobiles originated in the 19th century.
汽車源自於 19 世紀。
My dance teacher told me that the tango originated in both Argentina and Uruguay.
我的舞蹈老師跟我說探戈起源於阿根廷與烏拉圭。
Many Christmas traditions are thought to have originated in Germany.
聖誕節的許多傳統被認為是起源於德國。
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dim sum
（港式）點心
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look no further than...
只需參照⋯⋯，⋯⋯是最佳之選
If you want to learn more about maritime archaeology in Taiwan, you need to look no further than Evergreen Maritime Museum.
如果你想了解更多關於臺灣海洋考古的知識，只需找長榮海事博物館。
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go viral
在網路上迅速流傳
Within days, Sandy's blog about helping people in need went viral.
短短幾天內，珊蒂那個關於幫助貧困者的部落格在網路上迅速流傳。
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rest assured + that子句
放心⋯
Please rest assured that we'll do our utmost to find your son.
請放心，我們會盡全力找到你兒子。
Rest assured that we are trying to locate the source of the power outage. 請放心，我們正設法找出造成停電的來源。
